Watching Isaac

Spaghetti Model for Isaac

All eyes are on Isaac.  Time to hit the stores for supplies before Isaac gets any closer.  All the talk is centering on the Republican National Convention, hope the locals are paying attention.  We've already had record rainfall.  We've been through so much dry/drought weather in the last 10 years I hate to ever complain about rain, but the ground is saturated.  The next few days will be interesting.

Lying is Bad for Your Health

When I was in Charlotte Saturday, using my brother's house as a hotel, my sister-in-law told me about a study correlating truthfulness and health.  Seems like a no-brainer to me.  Doing the right thing relieves stress.  She was amazed that Americans tell an average of 11 lies per week.  (Study finds that avoiding lies can improve your health)  I am amazed at how often people lie and how people who otherwise pride themselves on their moral and/or ethical behavior have no problem with the 'little lie.'  Someone I know, a mother, a regular church goer, a devoted volunteer, someone who strives to raise her children with Christian values recently published on Facebook that she lied about her child's age.  First, that she would do that so blatantly in front of her children, and second, that she would publicize the fact supports the idea that lying about 'little things' is not seen as really wrong.  Lying about children's ages, especially for discounted prices, is a very common phenomenon, and appears to be socially acceptable.  I also hear people who routinely lie on their tax returns, as if who you lie to changes whether it's right or wrong.  I worked as a consultant (i.e. self-employed) making really very little money.  I've remarked that it's almost not worth it, as such a high percentage of what I make goes to taxes, and people tell me I shouldn't report that income.  Huh?  Someone once told me about a cashier's error.  The error was in the costumer's favor.  I asked if they went back to the store and paid the amount they owed.  "It was the cashier's fault.  It's her problem now."  Again, huh?  When the Imp was in high school she found a $20 in the hallway.  She took it to the office.  The office staff was amazed that she turned it in and didn't just pocket it.  After a week, no one came looking for it so I guess the person who lost the money figured the chances of someone turning in found money was non-existent.  So, if you find yourself telling 'little white lies' remember it's bad for your health.

My Summer Vacation

Here's what I did on my summer 'vacation'

1.)  We went to the "Strike Out ALS" Rays baseball game on July 3.  The Rays won.  Always a good thing.

2.) Then when celebrated Father's Day.  (I know Father's Day is in June, but neither of the girls were home then, so we celebrated on July 4)

3.) I made minion cupcakes (from the characters on Despicable ME)

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4.) Got new tires for the van.

5.) Filled out paperwork and paid deposits for the Imp's college.

6.) Helped the Imp set up a budget sheet so she wouldn't spend all the money she earned at Aeropostale.  She became the resident 'jean-ius' knowing all about their different jeans.

7.) I sewed clothes for the girls.  

       a) A dress and skirt for the Singer (who has to dress for her new job as FOCUS missionary)

b) 2 nightshirts for the college dorm for the Imp

     

I'm finishing my vacation by shopping for the girls and helping them pack.  Then I get to drive to Jacksonville, Florida and 3 days later, drive to South Orange, NJ (Seton Hall).  

I can't wait for vacation to be over!

[My husband always told me summer is a mom's busiest time.  I believe him.]