The Angels Weekly

by: Kat Ritchie

Here is the most recent movie trivia quiz!

We have a new quiz every week, and they include all kinds of movie trivia, from quotes to tag-lines to selecting who was in the named movies….

Try our newest quiz and let me know how you do ?? Oh, and you can go back Read More...

by: Bobbi Langford

Death, sooner or later it touches us all. The only time we hear about it is during a terrorist attack, serial killer, a gruesome accident, but mostly when a beloved celebrity passes.

This past week we lost three such celebrities. Do we get major coverage of Ed McMahon or Farrah Fawcett, no. Michael Jackson, the self proclaimed king of pop, has left his shadow on those that passed before. Granted he is a very gifted musician, but does the rest of his strange life warrant all the fuss? Read more…

by: Dolly Loving

What can you do when your life feels overwhelming? Unfortunately nobody else can do your emotional work for you. You will have to reach deep down inside yourself and find your own answers. The next time you feel overwhelmed by your life and and the ability to meet its challenges, try using loving kindness.

Try meeting these feelings of being overwhelmed and anxiety with kindness, friendliness and compassion. Whether you Read more…

by: Dolly Loving

This week the President was focused on passing the Health Care Reform Act. He appeared on all the important news programs, such as Good Morning America, and world news tonight.

I find it a little confusing so I searched for something to simplify it for us. What I do know as of now the main point of contention is the price. The President wants to pass it so there is $1.6 Trillion dollars to make it work. The Congress does not want to spend more than $1 Trillion, so the costs will need to be hashed out. Read more…

by: Karen Reese

Most of you who have read my previous articles know that I recently purchased a BlackBerry.  Now I’m not here making a public service announcement for this device, but I will tell you that it has opened up my world to a lot of new technology and information.

My latest find is Podcasts.  A podcast is a radio or video show for portable devices.  You can view these on your computer or your iPhone, iPod or BlackBerry.   It’s almost like subscribing to a syndicated show, but it’s free. Read more…

by: Bing Yap

“Don’t strew me with roses after I’m dead.
When Death claims the light of my brow,
No flowers of life will cheer me: instead
You may give me my roses now!”
-Thomas F. Healey-

The passing away of two icons of my youth reminded me how fragile life is. These are people I have never met but they were so much a part of my childhood that I feel like I personally know them. I practically grew up with Michael Jackson whose tunes and fashion statement were religiously followed and imitated by my generation. Farrah Fawcett, on the other hand, was the beautiful woman I wanted Read more…

by: Kat Ritchie

The world has lost a legend today… Michael Jackson was pronounced dead earlier today after being found unconscious and unresponsive at his home. Paramedics tried to revive him with CPR after finding no pulse, but they couldn’t get a pulse back.

He was transported to UCLA Medical Center where they worked on him again to try to regain his heartbeat and a pulse, but they never could revive him or get a pulse.

It is believed that he died of  cardiac arrest.  I’m sure that will either be confirmed or disputed once all the results Read more…

by: Kat Ritchie

Beauty Icon Farrah Fawcett succumbed to her battle with cancer early this morning and has died.  She will always be remembered as The poster Girl in the red bathing suit with the big smile and even bigger hair!  That hairstyle was Read More...

by: Kat Ritchie

Do you want an easy, quick and delicious treat to make for barbecues or entertaining? This is also a nice healthy recipe for the summer.

This makes: 4 servings

4 ounces of sliced turkey breast
1 cup of ricotta cheese
1 cup of alfalfa sprouts
2 cups of shredded spinach leaves
1 tomato, thinly sliced
1 cup of thinly sliced red or yellow onion (if you choose) Read more…

by: Bobbi Langford

Guns, blood, death on the mean streets. Urban decay leaves people angry and desperate. Morals decimate as stagnation leads to violence. Blame is passed, but the decay festers on.

Mama’s innocent child barrels headlong in the same cultural demise. Gangs, drugs, and all that goes with it burns out young lives all too soon. A life, like those before, spirals down a wrong chose path toward the reapers open hand.

Urban renewal shoves the decay aside. The anger still resonates Read more…

by: Dolly Loving

This Fathers day the President took some time out to recognize the importance of Father’s Day. He opened up to Parade Magazine and this is some of what he shared. “In many ways, I came to understand the importance of fatherhood through
its absence, both in my life and in the lives of others. I came to understand that the hole a man leaves when he abandons his responsibility
to his children is one that no government can fill. We can do everything possible to provide good jobs and good schools and safe streets for our kids, but it will never be enough to fully  make up the difference. That is why we need fathers to step up, Read more…

by: Dolly Loving

When I came across this loving kindness meditation I was so filled with peace right away. These past couple of years I was consumed with loss. Family members died, a lot of relationships changed. This put it into perspective for me.

Every time I had loss or a change that was not expected it always brought me fear. I now know I can let go without having to fear, and I will still be ok, I will still be connected to the world and to the ones I need to be.

I hope this helps you feel the Read more…

by: Kat Ritchie

Here is the latest movie trivia quiz!

We have a new quiz every week, and they include all kinds of movie trivia, from quotes to tag-lines to selecting who was in the named movies….

Try our newest quiz and let me know how you do Read More...

by: Bing Yap

“Anger is momentary madness, so control your passion or it will control you.”
~ Horace~

Rarely do I get angry. And when I do, I try not to stay mad for long. But like anybody else, there are also times when I lose control.

It is undeniably true that a friendship or a relationship which you built over the years can easily be destroyed in a moment of rage. I almost lost a friend of 10 years. Read more…

by: Karen Reese

Recently I took the plunge and joined the vast number of people who own a BlackBerry. Those of you who know me probably find this amusing, since I resisted carrying a cell phone until absolutely necessary. It’s not that I’m afraid of technology; I work with it every day. Read More...

by: Kat Ritchie

When I had my dog Ebony, I wish I had known about Dinovite which is a great company that offers solutions as to why your pet sheds constantly, or itches, or maybe even has that “dog smell” that no matter how much you bathe him or her, it doesn’t help!
Well, I just went over to the solutions center and answered a few questions and they gave me a report of what I could possibly do to help Ebony with her itching and constant scratching, and even get rid of the smell.

What I didn’t know is that when you feed your dog regular dog food, it is cooked Read more…

by: Sue De La Bruere

So, you want to make your own fortune and host a garage sale? Good for you! Whether your intention is to make a little spending money or just thin out the herd of stuff you’ve accumulated, early summer is a great time to have your sale. Based on my recent sale experience, I am poised to offer you some priceless tips. Not the normal put-balloons-by-the-street advice…something really useful that you may have not heard before.

RECRUIT THE TROOPS: You can never have too many people milling around and helping out with the small details (think refilling Read more…

by: E. D. Beale

So, I don’t like to talk about this much, but I have diabetes. Usually, I don’t pay it too much mind. I try to be careful about what I eat and take my medicines when I’m supposed to. It can be a totally manageable problem if you actually do as you’re supposed to.

Unfortunately, I’m not that person right now. I’ve fallen off the wagon.

Hard.

I don’t know what it is with “lately,” but I find myself with a delicious treat in my Read More...

by: Kat Ritchie

And win a $10,000.00 scholarship!!
If you are feeding your baby formula, are you using Comforts for Baby formula? And if not, why?
Comforts brand baby formula provides nutrients that are found in mother’s breast milk, and will help to develop your baby’s immune system. It has vitamins and minerals in it and nutrients that are required to make your baby’s first year a healthy one!

It also contains DHA and ARA, that will help with your baby’s mental and visual development. Also, it has other ingredients Read more…

by: Bobbi Langford

With a phony grin they lie to your face,
The truth shows no trace of falling into place,
Tears they cry when it all comes apart,
For untruths always leave indelible marks.

Lives veiled in dishonest rants,
Never mired in tyrannical slants,
Yet caught in a lackadaisical hackneyed dance,
Of truths that can only be laid askance.

People bitter with boring lives,
Living dishonestly through their extensive lies,
Not seeing the harm their Read More...

by: Dolly Loving

The highlight of this week with The President and American was the at home terrorist attack.
This is the President’s Statement on the incident.
President Obama:
I am shocked and saddened by the shooting at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. This outrageous act reminds us that we must remain vigilant against anti-Semitism and prejudice in all its forms. No American institution is more important to this effort than the Holocaust Museum, and no act of violence will diminish our determination to honor those who were lost by building a more peaceful and tolerant world. Today, we have lost a courageous security guard who Read more…

by: Laura Leigh

You miss 100 percent of all the shots you never take.
- Wayne Gretzky

My take: Don’t you think it’s time to up the odds? Even if you aim 20 times, and miss every one, the goal will still be there for the 21st try. It won’t go anywhere and your average certainly won’t go up by sitting out the game. I’m pretty sure I’m plagiarizing someone when I say, Read more…

by: Kat Ritchie

When I do my craft shows, I am always looking for a nice way to display my booth. One way is with logo floor mats that greet my customers as they come into my area. I have my business logo printed on Read More...

by: Colleen Couvillon Gough

SATURDAY MEDITATION 6/13/09

“I positively resolve to leave

negativity standing alone at the door”

Colleen Couvillon Gough Read More...

by: Kat Ritchie

The big news today is that Chastity Bono has decided to become a man, and have the transgender surgery to make the transformation complete.

“He” also wants to be called “Chaz” from now on, and not be referred to as a female any longer.

Now, I know that Chastity has done wonderful things for gay rights, and when she came out it was shocking, but later became more accepted. The wonderful things she has done in speaking out for gay rights and trying to get laws passed is nothing short of amazing.

What I don’t understand Read more…

by: Colleen Couvillon Gough

Happiness is a journey, not a destination. Think about this for a moment. We have been taught that getting the job, the relationship, the house, or some other want will bring us happiness.

What often happens, once a dream is achieved, is that the happiness we longed to feel is fleeting at best, and then we quickly find ourselves thinking, “What else can I get to make me happy?” This thinking does not serve us. After all, how many times have we read tragic stories about the rich and famous, people who have money galore and every material desire, but still happiness eludes them.

Therefore, the answer is not to stop Read more…

by: Kat Ritchie

You bet they are!! And for years and years I have struggled with glasses and contacts and I am seriously thinking of getting LASIK Surgery done to correct my vision, once and for all!!
I have been reading up about the iLASIK procedure and it is affordable, fast and pretty much painless for most people, and it has been proven to be safe and effective.
I have done the calculations, and in the long run, I would save so much money if I have the procedure done, as opposed to constantly buying contacts and solution, and replacing my glasses every time I lose them or break them! Read more…

by: Guest Author

Yes, it’s finally here. The last day of school and the beginning of a long summer break. I live for summer. I know some mothers approach summer with a little bit of dread. Suddenly routines change and you need to make arrangements to keep children occupied. After one day out of school, it’s inevitable that you will hear the, “I’ve got nothing to do.” or “I’m bored.”
My kids are teenagers now and, though I still get that occasionally, for Read More...

by: Kat Ritchie

Portobello mushroom caps make excellent mini casseroles. They are a quick and easy alternative to a full meal, and they are a healthy meal too! Here, they are stuffed with a tomato, olive and cheese stuffing that grills up Read More...

by: Kat Ritchie

Have you tried using BlockBuster for all your movie rentals, online and in the store? Just Click the banner to see all that they offer~
There are different plans to choose from and BLOCKBUSTER Online Offers More Choices for your movie viewing pleasure! They have thousands of DVD’s to pick from, including all the new releases, and you can even select the new BlueRay DVD’s at no additional charge! You can choose to return your movies back in the mail, or go to your local blockbuster store and return them there for movies or games. What could be easier? Read more…

by: Bobbi Langford

Rushing rushing everywhere. We rush like rats in a maze. Life is so short yet we chase that almighty dollar right to an early grave. Is it really all worth it.

Yet there are those amongst us that take disability or welfare who are healthy enough to stop living off my dime. It infuriates me to see those much younger than me who set on their behinds smoking dope and churning out kids by the number. They never give one thought to where their handout comes from or who suffers for their Read More...

by: Dolly Loving

This week the President Barack Obama set out to visit  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He then traveled to Cairo, Egypt and Paris and Germany. While he was in Germany he placed a flower at a memorial at Buchenwald Nazi concentration camp, a camp where his great uncle helped to free the Jews. When his great uncle returned from his service,  in a state  of shock saying little and isolating himself for months on end from family and friends, he was
alone with the painful memories that would not leave his head.

Next the President spoke at the 65th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy. Read more…