Aug

7

Bury Me in the Backyard with the Family Pets

Posted by Pennie

August 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I just heard the latest “poor economy” news – it seems some people are unable to afford a funeral for their newly-deceased loved ones and are either not claiming them if they die away from home somewhere (I guess a hospital even would work) while some are even signing releases which then require the county [...]

Jul

30

Remembering Toonces the Cat

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July 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment

>LOLCats I happened across this picture of a cat driving a car and it reminded me of Toonces. Remember him? He was the cat on Saturday Night Live that drove a car and always wound up going off a cliff. The first Toonces skit was aired on May 20th, 1989, and featured Steve Martin as [...]

May

30

Susan Boyle Does it Again!

Posted by Pennie

May 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Susan Boyle has done it again. She does another incredible job singing in the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent. See it for yourself on YouTube. I don’t know how much longer this show goes on, but I think Susan Boyle certainly has the talent to win. Even if she doesn’t win, she should be able [...]

May

28

Water Woes

Posted by Pennie

May 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

It has rained for almost two weeks straight here in Florida. We needed the water but we probably have enough by now. According to some weather website, up until last weekend, we had had 22 inches of rain since the first of this year, and 18 of it since the first of May! Wow! So [...]

May

3

Tax Woes

Posted by Pennie

May 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Here is something you may want to read, especially if you will have some earned income to claim on your tax return for 2009. It seems that all these wonderful tax credits that workers are getting may turn around to bite them when tax season rolls around next year. For those with two jobs, they [...]

Apr

26

Snowbirds and Black Vultures Begin Their Northward Trek

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April 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Snowbirds are starting to head north. It’s a lot quieter in Florida when they do! If they were to come back in the summer, I’m sure they’d be surprised at the difference themselves. The Black Vultures who spend the winter here begin to head north at the same time. It’s really rather uncanny the way [...]

Mar

22

Fill’er Up!

Posted by Pennie

March 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Yes, the empty nest is now full for a bit. The young’uns arrived about noon on Saturday, we had lunch, went shopping and went for a golf cart ride and were all exhausted! The baby is a blast. Today, Sunday, we went to the flea market, they went to the pool while Grandpa and Grandma [...]

Mar

16

“Music in Our Schools” Month

Posted by Pennie

March 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Did you realize March is “Music in Our Schools” month? I didn’t know it myself until recently but I think it’s a great idea. Music isn’t nearly as highly regarded in our schools as it should be. Not nearly as much attention is paid to music and the making of it as is paid to [...]

Feb

12

Survivor Returns!

Posted by Pennie

February 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Hi, Empty Nesters. I just discovered last night that Survivor has its first episode of the new season TONIGHT!! I could have missed it! So if you’re a Survivor fan, maybe you already knew this but if you didn’t know, get ready. There’s a great Survivor site here where you can see who the new [...]

Jan

28

Things That Make Me Go GRRRR!!

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January 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment

There are some things that really bug me so I thought I would share them with my empty nest readers so maybe you will be bugged too! 1. People who go through the door into a store and then STOP! What are they doing? Looking at their list? Deciding which way to go? Talking to [...]

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