Vigil at the Top

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Currently I am keeping the following in my thoughts & prayers:

-----I remember Russell Crowe talking about getting baptised about this time last year. I don't know how that went.
-----That Madeleine McCann and Natalie Holloway are found soon....or what happened to them is found.
-----The recent grade school collapse in Haiti....many deaths.
-----Kristy Dykes, author and fellow blogger,passed away after a valiant struggle with a brain tumor. I encourage everyone to leave supportive comments on her blog...for Kristy's husband who has continued her blog.Kristy's husband and family miss her very much.
-----Heath Ledger's little daughter...who will grow up without her Daddy. :-( I am glad to hear that Heath's family decided to give her all of his assets with no fighting. One does not always see family members do the right thing after someone dies.
-----War...I am tired of it. I realize that some wars are needed for protection of one's country or of fellow human beings...but all I see is War, anymore.
-----Reportedly fearing the end of the world due to the startup of the Large Hadron Collider, a young girl has committed suicide. :-(
-----The family and friends of Maria Sue Chapman (daughter of Steven Curtis Chapman). Maria was only 5 and died in a tragic accident several months ago. Maria's Miracle Fund
-----Another Terri Schiavo-like case. This has been no where near as long, she is not brain dead,not on respirators or anything like that and had a baby after her injury. Her name is Lauren Richardson. Terri Schiavo's brother speaks about Lauren's case. Recently, a resolution has been passed that may help...but Lauren's fate still remains unknown. The Delaware governor,Ruth Ann Minner, can be e-mailed about this at Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner at "governor.minner@state.de.us".
-----Patrick Swayze...who seems to be doing well with his cancer treatments.
-----John Challis, a young man who is fighting hard against liver cancer. He is fighting harder than anyone I have ever read about. His story made me cry.
-----Heather is fighting very hard against brain cancer.
-----A beautiful baby named Kayla passed away after a valiant struggle with cancer. On her Myspace there are details of various campaigns on her behalf for Childhood Cancer Awareness/Research/Cures...please visit.
-----Jenny Lloyd, a little girl who has a rare disease where she can be literally scared t o death.
-----The family and friends of Lorraine Allard. Lorraine passed away after delaying cancer treatment in order to give birth to her son.

Note:
This post is in no particular order. Prayer/thought requests just go to the top as I hear more about what is going on. If you can think of a way to help these people, PLEASE do so. This post will be second-from-the-top during the midst of an emergency (such as an Amber Alert).

I also keep a very Personal Vigil at times (for those I know outside of the news and the Blogosphere). If you are on here, be warned that I will be an excessively-huggy-encouragey-person and we will get through this. :-)

Linking to this post will now be ineffective. I now have to change the date to get this to remain at the top every day (and retain comments).

Kmart Holiday Deals.....:-)

This evening I have been looking at theKmart.com website. All this upcoming year, I will be focused on blogging about frugality...without sacrificing quality of life. Stay tuned as I have some unusual/fun ideas on this. :-)

As far as Kmart goes:
Besides having super deals, there is the convenience of online....which is super-important to me this season.

These items have an online only discount through November 26th:
-----Attention Women's Kimono Wrap Sweater Extra 10% off online only...comes in Goblin Blue,Black,Ash and Gray Sage.
-----Abbey Hill Medallion Dream bedding collection – Extra 30% online only
------ 1/4ct tw Diamond 5-Stone Journey Pendant and Earrings Set in 10K Yellow Gold with Extra 10% off online only (search ID# 89270115)

Through December, Kmart.com will be offering an additional 10% (online only) on these categories:
- Girls' tops
- ALL juniors
- Boys' tops
- Woman's plus sleepwear
- Woman's Attention brand...they have button-front stretch shirts (seems like I always needing a new one for something or other).
- Mens shirts and bottoms (including big sizes)
- Infant and toddler bedding

The sale prices are shown in the cart at checkout....it seems like a lot of people miss this. Also, note that some things may not arrive in time for the holidays if ordered after certain dates.

Hidden ornaments:
Throughout Kmart.com every week through to Christmas that provide extra savings via a secret coupon code. :-) Regular readers know that I am a big fan of coupon codes.

I always like when a store takes the time to group things by price range. In the "under $25" selection,the Incredible Hulk Mask with Light-Up Eyes makes me smile. The Hulk mask says that it will fit an adult...if this is still available after Christmas, I will be getting that for Husband as a gag gift. :-) Of course, I will present his new mask by walking up to him wearing it. :-)

Of course, if you ask some of my nieces,the most important search that I did this evening was a search for Hannah Montana items. My search came up with 94 results...several of which they will be happy for me to consider.

-----How to get two $5 Kmart coupons...by signing up for e-mail updates.
-----Clearance section...I wonder if this is like stores, with after-holiday deals??? I will be checking to see if there are deals in this section (and site-wide) after each of the Holidays. :-)

As the Kmart website reminds us, there are only two weeks until December. :-)

Calendar

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Photo by Quentin Houyoux.
Title: Maya Calendar
Description: Artifact of Maya Calendar in a sunray

-----December 5: OJ Simpson is sentenced.
I do not know if the sentencing will be live. He is old enough that I think any longer sentencing might be a life sentence.
-----December 10: There will be a military execution here in the United States.
-----Sometime or other: There will be a biographical film about Sam Kinison on HBO.

Thursday Thirteen.... :-)

1.
-----Certain mandarin oranges can be a decongestant.
-----Why everyone washing their hands is important....glad it wasn't a tumor.
-----I have posted this before but...here are 5 foods that many people think are unhealthy for you. They actually have many help benefits. Coffee is on the list. :-)


2. It is sad when a browser-issue makes my blog. Particularly, since I used to be a Firefox fan....and converted many people to it. Right now I am glad that Firefox still seems secure....but AGGRAVATED at all the hangs/crashes that I (and many others) are experiencing. Sadly, I am now installing Safari as a contingency plan for Firefox issues and because it has a reputation for speed. Of course, I also have to keep Internet Explorer for those things that work only in Internet Explorer. GROWL.

3. TradingNothing.com


4. On December 10 there will be a military execution here in the U.S. This is the first military execution in the U.S. in about 50 years.

5.
------I am loving this recipe that I am looking over......spiced yams.
-----13 Pinecone Crafts


6. Games:
-----My Akoha deck just arrived! Akoha is a online "Play It Forward" game that will be publicly launched in 2009.
-----Husband and I are watching Banzai clips....great game. We don't always bet the plastic sushis....but almost all the clips are entertaining.

7.
-----Recalled toys come back with new names. I am glad that they are safer but still a little leery.
-----Zwaggle...a network of parents who trade their gently-used items.

8. Brightstorm....a site that helps teens with various school subjects.

9. The Clean Kitchen Schedule.
What tasks do you do in your kitchen daily?

10. I still really want to get this Kool-Aid man hoodie....cute. If the Kool-Aid man were real, you know it would have to happen sometime.

11. Something that really aggravates me is people that pretend to be "Green" out of their obligation to be politically/socially correct. Perhaps they had a lot to say at the Green Confessional Booth last year or would like to leave an anonymous admission on the True Green Confessions website.

12. Burners Without Borders....goes beyond the Burning Man Festival by doing volunteer work.

13. A way to recycle Brita Filters and other No.5 Plastics.
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Calendar

-----OJ Simpson is sentenced December 5.
I do not know if the sentencing will be live. He is old enough that I think any longer sentencing might be a life sentence.
-----Sometime or other there will be a biographical film about Sam Kinison on HBO.

There is a cure.....

I was doing some research this evening about a foot problem that a loved one has and that I have seen many others have in the fingernail version. Said loved one has a toenail fungus and thinks that there is no recovery from it...nor do they even know that a fungus is what it is.

In this case....the color is currently a darkish brown and the nail is overgrown. It is a very thick nail and we have always assumed it was a "dead" toenail. I can only remember it ever being brown...not yellowish, like some toenail fungus....and this is the entire toenail. There is no foul-smelling-ness to...nor is the nail crumbling. Luckily, there is no pain. The nail's owner is always worried that it may fall off.

I am wondering if it is common for someone not to recognize toe nail fungus. I have never had such but did not know how to recognize it either. In any case, I will soon be doing some educating.

I thought I must be wrong about this being a nail fungus...since it has been an issue for a LONG time. Apparently, that is possible.....a fungus is a plant according to the ZetaClear site. I guess the toes are a perfect place for a plant to grow on a long-term basis.

Anyway I will be consulting ZetaClear's forums and trying to find a way to explain this all. There is some expense to the medicine....but it is a lot of essential oils. The medicine is a lot less expensive then some of the over-the-counter medicines....many of which cost about nine times as much and have nasty side effects.

One of the side effects of not treating a toe nail fungus is that it can worsen....and the toe has to be removed! Even in light of such dangers, this is a person who it is hard to convince of any newer medicine....so, maybe I will just buy it as a present and include some educational materials. I am sure they will be like me....astounded that there is a cure for such (it looks so permanent).

"Guide to Getting Rid of Your Nail Fungus". I will be looking around for the plastic footing mentioned to combat the growth of fungus. I might even get some footings for all the people I know who move around a lot while working. :-)


ZetaClear Reviews,Zetaclear...strikes me as one of the safest options I have seen thus far. :-)

Thursday Thirteen.... :-)

1.
http://twitpic.com/llrk


2. Cure of HIV by bone marrow transplant?

3. Celery and Potato Soup


4. My indoor plants:
-----The original small Christmas cactus has a ton of buds. Last year's new cactus....can't tell if those are new buds or failed buds. Last year's new cactus (a big one) had something or other happen where a lot of the leaves got a dark,greenish black. Then there is the cutting....doing well and I expect no blooms this year.
-----Wondering Jew plants have some sort of blight that is not going away yet. :-( Cuttings that I grow in water. I have successfully grown these in water for 3 years....maybe, until now.
-----A new plant called a Jade Plant. It is a succulent. I have no idea how to take care of this yet.
-----Pretty begonia...doing well.

5.
-----He's elected...but can WE change?
-----Dear President Elect Obama....a child's letter to the President-Elect.

6.Charter for Compassion

7. Michelle Obama's transition

8. I like the song. Don't like the video.....could do without the showgirls. I notice,from the comments on YouTube, that a lot of people feel the same way about the video. The song is called "Wagon Wheel" and it is by "Old Crow Medicine Show."


9.

Directed by J.P. Riley with puppet coordination and editing by Noah Ginex, this is the short version of the great puppets music video for "Pollywog In A Bog" by the Barenaked Ladies, from their collection of original children's music "Snacktime."

Our Doggie is sort of interested in this video. Doggie watches things in Hi-Def on the laptop...only seems to like when there is a single characters on the screen and it is a living being that she has seen one of before. Doggies fave is a squirrel eating pizza....always tries to figure out why the squirrel has no scent.

10.
Show your drinking apparatuscoffee cup, water bottle, canteens, carafe, sippy cup, etc...
For those of us who spend a lot of time on the computer, whether at home or work, this can be a mildly interesting sharing. :-)

11.

Makes me dance....doing The Twist,etc. all around the house. Husband probably has decided I am crazy. :-)

12. Will President Obama have to give up his Blackberry as President?


13. Would you want your spouse to run for President?
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My first Akoha Mission in Progress....

Akoha is a PlayItForward Game. My current mission is to "Give Someone a Gift." I have decided to give Husband a gift every day this month.
Day 1: Virtual Armor for an online game
Day 2: Made Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows. Husband stuck two of the marshmallows to his lips. I asked if they were vampire teeth. He said they were "something." They were kind of square-ish marshmallows. I guess they were rabbit teeth.
Day 3: A virtual pet and ordered a book that Husband had been wanting.
Day 4: Package of Starburst. :-)

After I am finished with the 31 days of gifts to Husband, I will PlayForward to him. We also have picked out a friend to send a card to....with lots of little surprise gifts.

:-)