Once you enter to see the ball drop in NY you have to stay, If you exit you cannot re-enter. Some people were there before 7 this morning. What will the people who stay do if they have to go to the bathroom? Oh drama! 

Happy Old Year’s day to you and yours. Thank God for seeing the last day of 2015.

2016 New Year! New Rules! I believe that you should not listen to anyone. All you need to do is to let go, let your heart do its thing and pay attention.

Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. — Steve Jobs (1955-2011)

An arrest warrant has been issued for Bill Cosby for the alleged sexual assault of Andrea Constand. When this young lady complained about this in 2004, I did not believe it because Bill Cosby was portrayed as a real good guy. My husband said that he believed that he did something to the young lady. I later listened to her and she was believable, but it was Bill Cosby and the story died. Today they story is alive. What a way for his old ass to end the year… 

Lots of drama filtered into 2015 from some of the past years. I listened, heard it all, but did not get a sleepless night over it. Today I thank God for making me see another day.

I wonder how people feel when they lie on you. How do they feel when they see you? How does their heart feel when they talk to you, pretending that they love you and that everything between you is precious?

I know the talkative one gets very anxious wondering if you know so sleepless nights and disturbing days are their crosses to bear. As Trinbago old folks used to say, “A guilty conscience doesn’t need an accuser.” On that note I wish you all a wonderful day before ‘Old Years Day’. Enjoy and be safe.

I don't know whether the universe, with its countless galaxies, stars and planets, has a deeper meaning or not, but at the very least, it is clear that we humans who live on this earth face the task of making a happy life for ourselves.  Therefore, it is important to discover what will bring about the greatest degree of happiness… Dalai Lama 

“Just say thanks. It is a prayer of admiration”

“He who rushes from his bed to his business and waiteth not to worship is as foolish as though he had not put on his clothes, or cleansed his face, and as unwise as though he had dashed into battle without arms or armor. Be it ours to bathe in the softly flowing river of communion with God, before the heat of the wilderness and the burden of the day begins to oppress.” At Jesus’ Feet By Doug Batchelor.

I pray that today is a better day for you than yesterday. I also pray that you get strength and courage to face the days ahead. Enjoy your day and be safe.

Feast of the Holy Innocents or Childermas; Holy Innocents’ Day.

This festival is celebrated in some Christian churches on December 28th and other Christian churches on December 29^th. It is to commemorate the massacre of the children by King Herod. He wanted to kill the infant Jesus. (Mat. 2:).

In medieval England, children were reminded of the mournfulness of the day by being whipped in bed. This custom continued until the 17the century. A horrible situation. I remember going to church on Innocents day at the Catholic Church to get my toy blessed then we had a party. Today many children will attend the Catholoic Church service with their toys to get them blessed… To me it is a sweet turn around from the massacre and for the abuse children suffered in memory of it…

“Another day! Another story! Someone else story is worst than yours.”

In the name of God, stop a moment, cease your work, look around you. ― Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910)

If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart. ― Socrates (469- 399 BCE)

And I repeat “If we were all asked to write our troubles on a piece of paper, throw it in a pile then we were told to take one and it will become ours. After reading the one we took, we will throw it back in the pile and try to get the one we threw in.

Enjoy your day and be safe.

Happy Boxing Day. I hope you got all that your heart’s desired for Christmas… You had some real good family time with your loved ones.

The Place Where You Are Now

by Hafiz

This place where you are right now,

God circled on a map for you.

Wherever your eyes and arms and heart can move Against the earth and the sky,

The Beloved has bowed there—

Our Beloved has bowed there knowing,

You were coming.

I could tell you a priceless secret about Your real worth, dear pilgrim,

But any unkindness to yourself,

Any confusion about others,

Will keep one

From accepting the grace, the love,

The sublime freedom

Divine knowledge always offers to you.

Happy Christmas Eve to you and yours.

Do not leave your home without saying goodbye. Remember to buy the gift you promised to buy for your child/children even if he or she did something to upset you.

A gift is given for pleasure, to show gratitude and love.  Make your home a happy home.

I wish you strength and courage to face the day. Enjoy it and be safe. 

Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat. Please to put a penny in the old man's hat; If you haven't got a penny, a ha'penny will do, If you haven't got a ha'penny then God bless you!

He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. ― Roy L. Smith (1912-2009)

There's nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child. ― Erma Bombeck (1927-1996)

Christmas isn't a season. It's a feeling. ― Edna Ferber (1885-1968)

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ― Norman Vincent Peale, (1898-1993)  

I love Saturdays, but I love Tuesdays more. To me the atmosphere on a Tuesday feels real calm, giving a peaceful aura to the day. For me it is a day for meditating, reflecting on life and your purpose on the earth. Life is good. Live it and enjoy it too. And as you live your life remember, if you are running a business, you are not running a Friendly Society!

“Christmas is for Giving and for Forgiving”

The Christmases I remembered, in Trinidad and Tobago, was a beautiful celebration. Every creed and race would get together. It was the time FOR GIVING and the time for FORGIVING.

A feud between you, and your relatives or friends might go on for most of the year, but on Christmas day the feud ends. You visit each other bearing gifts. You apologize, for the nonsense that caused you to stop talking.

You would serve fruit cake, sponge cake, cookies, cheese wafers, cheese curles, nuts, channa—(chick peas), sweetie—(candy) slices of ham, souse, apples, pears and grapes. Drinks would be Rum, Whiskey, beer, wine, rum punch and punch de crème for the adults. Sweet drink—(soda) sorrel and ginger beer for the children.

While you were chatting and enjoying each other’s company, a Parang side might come to your home playing music and singing… And life was the best because everyone was having a merry Christmas.

Happy Sunday. Have a blessed day and count blessing.

Not everyone who say Our Father mean “Our Father Who Art In Heaven”

A man just rang my doorbell. “Who is it?”

“Miss I would like to have a moment with you to discuss the bible.”

“No,” I said.

“Okay, maybe another time,” He said.

“Do not ring my bell again. There won’t be another time.”

He left but I was wondering if he thought that I am freaking crazy to allow a man that I did not know to come into my home. Some men might be sincere with their Christian standard of living, but some of them use prayers as their crutch to do the unthinkable. I do not give any of them the benefit of the doubt. Yes they talk about God as if they are true Christians but you might just be flabbergasted to see their actions when they are at home or behind closed doors… 

A terrifying situation. Lord, have mercy on children. It is dark when most of them are heading to school and even darker when they are heading home.

On Wednesday, December 16, 2015 a 16-year-old exchange student was on her way to school, in College Point, Queens USA when she was attacked from behind by a man. He groped and slashed her twice on her face with a box cutter. She received a gash from her ear to her throat. I hope they find this horrible man soon.

The Affluenza Kid

Most people would go to jail for driving drunk, crashing the vehicle and also for killing someone. Wealthy Ethan Couch from Texas was giving probation for driving drunk and killing 4 people. His lawyer said that he was suffering from “affluenza” —(Unable to distinguish right from wrong due to his privileged upbringing or he was a rich kid who was less to blame for his crime because his parents didn’t set limits for him) (They would always come up with a freaking disorder when they do a crime).

Judge Jean Boyd agreed with the lawyer and gave Ethan Couch 10 years probation. This judge gave an African American teenager 10 years for punching a man who died.

Ethan Couch lives with his mother and they are both missing. Warrants for their arrest have been issued. 

I am asking for prayer for a very dear family friend… Ali but we call him Nas. He had major heart surgery on Monday. The surgery went well and he is dealing with recovery. I am praying for a full recovery…

God don’t like ugly and he doesn’t care for pretty.

 Thirty two year old Martin Shkreli—The dollar devil who raised the price of the life saving pill for HIV from $13.50 to $750, was arrested at his Manhattan home this morning by federal agents . God really doesn’t sleep. He does only wear pajamas…

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/18/business/shkreli-fraud-charges.html

When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself. — Tecumseh (1768-1813)

A wonderful safe day to you and yours.

When something dreadful happened, the old folks in Trinbago used to say, “The devil is busy.” They might have been right, but I do not believe that the devil is busy. I believe that humans are the ones who are busy doing the devil’s work.

“Be happy with who you are and what you have. Enjoy your day and be safe.”

When your eyes are long, you look at the big picture ignoring the small picture. The small picture needs your attention but you give the big picture your undivided attention. When the small picture slips away from you, you realize your mistake so you try to regain it, but it is too late… A wonderful safe day to you and yours.

Happy Sunday to you and yours. Enjoy your day and be safe.

Prov. 3:5-6. Trust in the LORD with all your heart. On your own intelligence rely not; In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your path. Amen.

Luke 1:37. For nothing shall be impossible with GOD. Amen.

Is. 12:2. Behold, God is my savior, I will deal confidently, and will not fear, because the LORD is my strength, and my praise, and he is become my salvation. Amen.

Is. 56:1. Thus saith the LORD. Keep ye judgment and do justice, for my salvation is near to come and my justice to be revealed. Amen.

I made Turkey Salad with the last of the turkey. I cut up the turkey in small pieces, diced a small onion, tomatoes, yellow sweet pepper and green sweet pepper then mixed it into the turkey. Mayonnaise was added to some of the salad. We ate it with Crix. Nice. Real nice!

Some men behave as though they are scared to go home. It’s like they are living with a lion. When they see their friend going home, they start to heckle him. It’s like they want their friend’s peaceful home to turn into a lion’s den. Enjoy your day and be safe.

A beautiful rendition of Trinidad and Tobago by the New York Daily News.

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/trinidad-caribbean-islands-article-1.2453324

I am not surprised. Look at State where this took place.

More than a dozen cadets at the Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, posted pictures of them wearing hoods looking like Ku Klux Klansmen. They said that they where trying to emulate the ghost of Christmas Past. The Ghost of Christmas Past wore a white robe, a blazing light like a candle flame on its head and it carried a metal cap in the shape of a candle extinguisher.

This is a very heart breaking situation.

This is a very heartbreaking situation.

Thirteen year old Deandre Bloomfield is in a Staten Island hospital with serious burns.

All Deandre wanted was a friend to accept him. He walks with a limp and was constantly teased and bullied. One of his classmates pretended to be his friend and he invited him over. The so called friend who is also 13, sprayed cologne on Deandre then lit a match into the stream. He suffered second and third-degree burns. The so called friend was arrested.  

We all woke up to the new world order which was created by man. It is so scary because man acts as though he is now getting started. I have to repeat Sarah’s words, “I really do not understand some old people. You know you are on your way out, oh gosh, why won’t you be nicer?”

Enjoy your day and be safe.

What I know is that honesty pays very well in the end.

When someone send you to purchase items, on your return you must give them the bill and all the change… Every dime to the last cent. Give it all.

I remember many years ago I worked with an small company. (8 people were on staff and I was a temp.) One morning my boss asked me if I would go out and buy coffee and donuts for them. It was not my duty, outside was bitterly cold and I was upset that he was asking me, but I put on a very nice smile and said, “Sure.” He handed me $100 and a list then told me to get whatever I wanted. I took it put on my coat, went to Dunkin Donuts, bought everything on the list which came up to $5 and change. I did not buy anything for myself because I already had breakfast. When I returned I put the items on a table, give my boss the receipt and the change. He looked at the receipt, counted the change then said thanks. I told him that he was welcome, turned and started to walk towards my desk when he said, “Allison, you can have this.” He had the $94 dollars and change in an outstretched. I turned walked back to him, took the money and said thanks.

After that day he asked me to buy coffee and when I return, I would give him the receipt and the change, but he always said, “Keep the change.” Everyday played out like that with him and I until my assignment was over…

My spirit is disturbed by the arrogant speeches made by some prominent people.

What I have to say is, “There is beauty in everything on the earth. People, animals, trees etc, yet some people spend every moment trying to making it ugly.

Deuteronomy 27:18-19. Cursed is the man who leads the blind astray on the road.” Then the people shall say, “Amen!” Cursed is the man who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow.” Then all the people shall say. “Amen.”

You shall not pollute the land in which you live, for blood pollutes the land, and no atonement can be made for the land for the blood that is shed in it, except by the blood of the one who shed it. Numbers 35:33.

A lazy person carefully teaches their skill to a willing person.

If you are working with someone and they are not doing the task, leaving it for you to do.

Do not get angry, do it!   

When you make a mistake, they will painstakingly show you the right way to do it.

Do not get angry, do it!   

After the job is completed, the boss might praise the lazy person. He or she might accept the compliment.

Do not get angry because the skill you learnt allowed you to do a good job. Be grateful that the boss is pleased. A lazy person is the best teacher you will ever have. One day the skill will come in handy.  

Enjoy your day and be safe.

I woke up this morning and I thank God for making me see another day. I thank God for my family. I thank God for all the impressive people I meet day by day. If you are reading this then you are one of them. A wonderful safe day to you and yours.

Did you ever buy anything from Fingerhut?

I remember in 1994 I met a friend on the #2 Train. It was in October and she and I started talking about Thanksgiving. I told her I was heading to Macy’s to buy a baking pan for my turkey because I was doing the cooking for thanksgiving... Baking the turkey in a foil pan is a real mess. She told me I will get something at Macy’s but check out Fingerhut. She whipped out a catalogue and I started to browse through it. I saw a stainless steel backing pan that had a dripping rack in it. I had two minds about buying it, but I wanted to give her the sale so I bought it. It’s been 21 years and I must say that it was a great purchase. The turkey is always looks good after baking.

Blessed is the giver. Grateful is the receiver but you should know if the charity you are donating too is bona fide.

CHARITY ANALYSIS

THINK BEFORE YOU DONATE!

The  American Red Cross President and CEO Marsha J. Evans' Salary for the year was $651,957  Plus expenses

MARCH OF  DIMES It is called the March of  Dimes because Only a dime for  Every 1 dollar is given to the  Needy.

The  United Way President Brian  Gallagher Receives a $375,000 base salary  Along with numerous expense benefits.

UNICEF CEO Caryl M. Stern  Receives $1,200,000 per year (100k  Per month) plus all expenses including a ROLLS  ROYCE. Less than 5  Cents of your donated dollar goes to the  Cause.

GOODWILL CEO and owner Mark Curran  Profits $2.3 million a year. Goodwill is a  Very catchy name for his business. You donate to his business  And then he sells the items for  PROFIT.  He pays nothing  For his products and pays his workers minimum wage!  Nice Guy.  $0.00 goes to  Help anyone!  Stop giving to this  Man.

 Instead, give to any of the following

GO "GREEN" AND 
PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE IT WILL DO SOME GOOD:

The  Salvation Army Commissioner, Todd Bassett  Receives a small salary of only $13,000 per year(plus housing) or Managing this $2 billion dollar Organization. 96 percent of donated dollars go  To the cause.	The  American Legion National Commander receives  A $0.00 zero  Salary.  Your donations go to help  Veterans and their families and youth!	The Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander receives  A $0.00 zero  Salary. Your donations go To help veterans and their families and youth!	The  Disabled American Veterans National Commander receives  A $0.00 zero  Salary. Aour donations go  To help  Veterans and their families and youth!	The  Military Order of Purple Hearts National Commander receives a  $0.00 zero salary.  Your donations go  To help  Veterans and their families and youth!
The Vietnam Veterans Association National Commander receives  A $0.00 zero  Salary. Your donations go  To help  Veterans and their families and youth!	Make a Wish: For children's last  Wishes. 100% goes to funding trips or  Special wishes for a dying child.	St. Jude  Research Hospital 100% goes towards funding and  Helping Children with Cancer who have no insurance and  Cannot afford to pay.	Ronald  McDonald Houses All monies go to running  The houses for parents who have critically ill  Children in the hospital. 100% goes to housing, and feeding  The families.	Lions  Club International 100% OF DONATIONS GO TO HELP THE  BLIND, BUY HEARING AIDES, SUPPORT MEDICAL MISSIONS  AROUND THE WORLD.THEIR LATEST  UNDERTAKING IS MEASLES VACCINATIONS (ONLY $1.00 PER SHOT).

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You go to church religiously. You pray to God asking for forgiveness yet while your neighbor sleeps, you encroach on his/her property, but do you know that Deuteronomy 27:17, says, ‘Cursed be he that removes his neighbor’s landmark. And all the people shall say Amen’. Go and put the landmark where you find it. A wonderful safe day to you and yours.

Do not get involved with him or her if he or she just ended a relationship.

You know a guy and you like him but he is dating another woman. The woman moved away so you worm your way into his life offering him yourself. He doesn’t love you, but he took what you were offering. You got pregnant and he left and went to meet the woman he loves. He marries her and she has his children. Although you know that he is married, you are waiting and hoping to hear from him. Time goes by and he totally ignores you.

A man fell for you and he marries you, but ever so often you would complain with great fretfulness about your X. He eventually divorced you. Years later another man falls in love with you and marries you, but you are still on the same track… trashing your X with vengeance. After more than ten years you are still talking about this man as though it was yesterday. You are one unhappy soul living a love him so much until I hate him kind of life. You are wasting time not enjoying the life you have. Your X is living life and enjoying it too.

Do not let life pass you by. Live your life and enjoy it too.

Dis mornin I gone back to mih Trinbago roots because ah vex.

Mih fadda used to say, “All yuh know Val! I like ‘Plain Talk!’ (Straight talk... Truthful words) I does call ah spade ah spade! “Well I is mih fadda chile so mih jus like he!”

I tell all yuh I doh like chain letters! Yesterday somebody message mih ah chain letter. If ah doh send out 10 somebody close to mih go dead. Ah deleted it AND I SAID ‘ OH GOD REVERSE THE CURSE!”

Chain letters are the devil’s own and I do not support the devil. I pray to God… I read my bible from cover to cover and I have never seen any chain letter situations in it! DOH SEND ME NO DAMN CHAIN LETTER! IT IS STUPID AND ANNOYING I WILL DELETE IT AND YOU WILL GO ALONG TOO.

Have a wonderful day and be safe.

Do you know that it is hard to pay back when you borrow? You did not have it in the first place and when you get it, you have to pay it back and that is an added bill. The loan is going to cause you not to be able to afford what you really want.

If you cannot afford it, it is not the end of the world so do not beg, borrow or steal. Save a dollar a day and before you know it you will be able to afford it.

Have wonderful safe day.