Surviving NJ

Age, race and sex. Who knew they would become topics when we have more important issues like the economy to deal with?

Gas prices exploding, along with food prices...
So many people being laid off, and large companies reporting massive losses...
The dollar slumps against the euro....

Children still go hungry, schools still need money, and some things never change.

The rich get richer, the poor get poorer, and there won't be much middle class left pretty soon!

A war that never seems to end, and one that we aren't even sure why we are still there...

I hate politics. I hate "political season" even more. I hate seeing ads slamming other people, and I hate the "he said, she said" crap. I'll be glad when it's all said and done.

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We're doing a big spring cleaning. We're having a large yard sale next week, and I've got lots of stuff to clear out. On top of that, I'd like to clean the crevices and corners of every room. You know those little spots that get overlooked? Those are what I want to target next. It's long over due.

I need take the hose of the vacuum, and get every nook and cranny. I need to use a nice microfiber mop and give my kitchen floor a good cleaning. I want to clear out closets, cabinets and bookshelves. I want to dig through boxes in the garage and clear out things we aren't or having been using in awhile.

I want to clear the basement, clear out my work desk, sort through clothes and more. Now, I wish I had the energy to do it all! It will get done, one piece at a time.

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It was a long day yesterday. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't a bad day. It was just long in the hours. I left home around 11am yesterday and finally got back home at 10pm.

I went down to hang out with my family, did a little lunch, a little shopping, hit the pub with my sister, and then headed out to fill a gap of time. I had a three hour stretch of time to fill, so I was wandering around the Oxford Valley Mall area. I hit the mall, which took about an hour of time, went to Target, went to PetSmart, and other stores.

Finally, I was able to pick up my son, and then we had the hour drive back to my house. It was a nice day, just felt long! I was beat by the time I got home.

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...a rainbow of colors

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Back in my rescue squad days and 911 operator times, I got to do and see some pretty cool stuff. Of course, it's been about 20 years since I was involved with either of those!

One of the really cool things, was I got to go out and see what it was like to fly in one of the rescue medivac helicopters down in Philly. There were two units (companies) that flew out of Philly, and we took a ride on the newer unit.

What's amazing is the experience, knowledge and talent of the people that man the aero care services. We were really impressed with the professionalism. When it comes to aero care services, AeroCare Air Ambulance Services offer both emergency service and non-emergency service all over the world! While the air ambulance I had the chance to ride on only stayed in the Philadelphia and outskirts region, AeroCare Air Ambulance Services doesn't have those limitations.

People don't realize that it's not just the air crew, but also the ground crew, or the coordination center also plays an important role. By working together, you have a highly trained crew and staff working to take care of your family member; and you'll know they're in good hands.

AeroCare Air Ambulance Services specialize in transporting critically ill patients. In this circumstances, you want the best. I know, I've been on the scene of bad accidents, and when the flight crew medivac units came in, you knew the patient was in excellent hands.

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With a Lear35A and a King-Air 200 in their fleet, know that they are both state licensed as air ambulances. Contact them today, or visit their website at AeroCare.com.

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There are so many varieties of daffodils and jonquils, but these are my favorite. In fact the daffodil is my all time favorite flower. I love to see large groups of them together, but they fade too quickly!

Now you know my secret...my favorite flower. Sure roses are pretty, carnations last a long time, hyacinth is pretty, as are so many others. It's the bright burst of yellow that steals my heart. 

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If you follow along, you see that I travel a lot. I used to write to a travel blog, but decided to just write about my traveling on this blog. I guess I'm trying to condense my blogs, because I have quite a few! What can I say, I get excited at starting projects. I did keep it active for over a year, the travel blog, but I think this is the best place for it now.

My last trip was down to Florida in April. I'll also be traveling in June, July and September of this year. June will bring us to a local shoreline, where July will see us traveling farther including South Carolina and Florida. September is a shorter trip, but one I'm looking forward to just as much.

When it comes to traveling, I do have high standards. I don't need to be constantly active, but I want to stay somewhere nice. I'm in my 40's now, and I'm done with cheap motels on a budget. At this point in my life, if I'm going to travel, I'm going to do it right. Whether that means luxury vacations, or a nice hotel, or better accomodations while on the train.

There comes a point in life, where you go, now it's time to do things right. I did the bargain bin trips for years, scrimping and saving, but now that I'm able to, I'm going to do things the way I have wanted to. If not now, when? 

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Max will soon be coming to live with us. We are really excited about this addition to our family!

I just wanted to post his picture, so you could see why I'm all giddy and joyful today. :) 

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In person, these were a vibrant, fire orange. They were gorgeous, and had a beautiful effect in a large group. In the picture below, it was one of the few areas that had more than one or two different colors together. It was splendid!

 

I'll be adding more pictures through the week. This is just to add a splash of more color to your day! 

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I have Diabetes, so buying strips for my meter and lancets can be a hassle. It's not so bad, since it's a simple find at most drugstores, but imagine having to buy other products.

What if you had to keep a wound clean, or have a regular supply of pads, and other essentials, like saline and other products. Sometimes you don't want the world seeing everything you buy, so shopping online offers you a discreet way to pick up the things you need, without everyone checking it out, when you're standing in line to pay.

My one friend's grandfather was home bound, and was in a hospital bed in his own home. Her grandmother wanted to take care of him as long as she was able to. She cleaned him, helped him eat, and helped him move. Unfortunately, bed sores can become a problem when you can barely move.

I wish back when she was doing that, computers, and services like DHPHomeDelivery.com were available to her. It would have been such a relief to have those products she needed shipped right to her. When you look back at how things have changed, and how we can discreetly buy medical equipment, Wound Care,  and other home care products online, it really is amazing.

Whether you're looking for diabetic care products, wound care, or other things like maternity or incontinence products, keep DHPHomeDelivery.com in mind.  

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