KENSWIFES DAILY GRIND COFFEE HOUSE

Rainy Days and MONDAYS, Rainy Days and TUESDAYS and so on and so on and so on LOL!

What do you do on a Rainy Weekday?  If you work outside the home-does it slow down your productivity?  If you work at home-does it do the same?  Does your "bones" ache when it's raining or GOING to rain? 

Rain makes me sleepy, very, very sleepy-thus slowing down my whole body!  I'd just love to curl up on the couch and have a movie day LOL!!  Unfortunately, playing hooky just isn't going to work for me this week--too bad I know LOL!  BUT-on the upside, my plants and lawn and home foundation are getting watered-and my poor car is getting washed every single day!!

How 'bout you-Whatcha gonna do???????????

Well-other than seeing our friend PB mom on the segment--it's not something I'll watch!  (unless PB is on it)  It's not very interesting to watch several women give their "opinions".  I can get that anywhere-even while Blogging!!  I thought that by the title FAMILY MATTERS it would profile different families in the Houston area (like PB Mom and Patrick)-not a general round table discussion. 

Sorry Fox-it's gotta get better than tonight for sure!

I've always said Jose Grinan was a smart dresser-but this morning really proved my point LOL!!

Did anyone see him "flash" his socks, shoes and THOSE LEGS on camera this morning LOL!!  Sibila had to "fan" herself--the she showed her legs AND shoes!!  Thanks for being so REAL Jose and Sibila!!!  You 2 are awesome--and make news so much fun in the mornings!!!!

At the risk of embarassing my 14y/o grandson-I wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY GAGE OLIVER!!  (That's Gage in the brown and white shirt) His birthday is August 12!!

Your Granmall and Grampaw love you soooooooooo much and we are so proud of you!!!!

Just wondering if anyone has heard from our friend STORMCHASER??  I know he went out as a missionary over the Summer-right?  Just wondering when he will return--or how the missionary trip is going?

Okay-honestly and truthfully-do YOU think you could live without your cell phone?? 

In this day of electronics etc.-it seems everywhere we go people are talking on the phones or texting etc.  What in the world did WE do without these little gadgets??  Tell us YOUR story-how was YOUR life without CELLPHONES??? C'mon now-be honest and 'fess up!!!!

I could live without mine-and mostly do LOL!  My kids are always fussing at me because they call my phone and I don't answer it--I usually leave it in my purse on vibrate/silent-OR lost somewhere in the house.  There is a thing called a "house phone"-that's MUCH larger than a cell phone and I can hear ALOT better on the house phone LOL??  Soooooooo is it just me LOL????

This is for all of you that are computer literate LOL!!  I'm not sure, but I think my computer is getting sick-hope it's not a virus.  I have McAffee, Ad Aware, and SpyBlaster on it-so I can't imagine a little intruder getting in it--but I guess anythings possible!!  I do all of the temporary file clean outs etc. on a daily basis-remove cookies etc.  BUT.................

it has started making a loud "winding" noise where the fan is--only if we are on the computer for  a long period of time OR if we are on a page that has alot of "flash" stuff on it.  Sometimes when we are on "My Space" it runs very slow and the cursor moves in very slow motion.  I have plenty of memory left-so I doubt that could be the problem. 

I had the computer cleaned out etc. last year due to viruses--and it was basically "rebuilt". 

ANY suggestions out there?  Anything I can check on myself before paying big bucks to get it looked at???

This is for all of you that are computer literate LOL!!  I'm not sure, but I think my computer is getting sick-hope it's not a virus.  I have McAffee, Ad Aware, and SpyBlaster on it-so I can't imagine a little intruder getting in it--but I guess anythings possible!!  I do all of the temporary file clean outs etc. on a daily basis-remove cookies etc.  BUT.................

it has started making a loud "winding" noise where the fan is--only if we are on the computer for  a long period of time OR if we are on a page that has alot of "flash" stuff on it.  Sometimes when we are on "My Space" it runs very slow and the cursor moves in very slow motion.  I have plenty of memory left-so I doubt that could be the problem. 

I had the computer cleaned out etc. last year due to viruses--and it was basically "rebuilt". 

ANY suggestions out there?  Anything I can check on myself before paying big bucks to get it looked at???

NOW-that I have your attention LOL!  I was wondering how many of you suffer from migraine headaches and how often do you get them??

I suffer from migraines and seem to be getting them atleast 2 to 4 times a month, which is more than usual.  I HATE taking the prescription meds because they make me soooooooooo drowsy.  I WILL take them-if the migraine is unbearable-but if it's a weekday then I have to take another medication-like an over the counter one.  They physician I work for takes a "Sams Choice" Migraine Formula-which works for me sometimes--but the relief doesn't last all day and I find myself having to take 4 to 6 of them in a day.  Most over the counter meds have caffeine in them-which I find strange because they tell you to stay away from caffeine if you suffer from migraines. 

What do you do for your migraines--other than taking prescription meds?  Are your migraines so debilitating that you are unable to function at your job?  Do you feel there is anything you eat or drink that causes an onset of your headache?  Does your headache also cause you to be nauseated?  What other signs/symptoms occur with your headaches??

Common symptoms of migraine include:

• Throbbing or pulsating headache on one side of your head.
• Moderate to severe headache intensity.
• Your headache getting worse with routine physical activity.
• Nausea, vomiting, or both.
• Sensitivity to light and noise, and sometimes smells.

I think this little poem just about sums it all up-don't you?  I especially like the last part--I've highlighted it.  Being a Christian doesn't mean you are above anyone else-or better than anyone else-or HOLIER than others!  Some people who profess to be Christians seem to have a "holier than thou" attitude, which isn't the way God intended it to be!!  It breaks my heart to see others act in that manner.  Please, take a moment to read this-it's awesome!!

When I say... 'I am a Christian'
I'm not shouting 'I'm clean living''
I'm whispering 'I was lost,
Now I'm found and forgiven.'

When I say... 'I am a Christian'
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say... 'I am a Christian'
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
and need His strength to carry on.

When I say.. 'I am a Christian'
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
and need God to clean my mess.

When I say... 'I am a Christian'
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
but, God believes I am worth it.

When I say... 'I am a Christian'
I still feel the sting of pain..
I have my share of heartaches,
so I call upon His name.

When I say... 'I am a Christian'
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good grace, somehow!

I've noticed alot of new cars with the paper tags lately, and they seem to be the more gas "efficient" vehicles!  Thankfully, mine is about 5yrs. old and is very good on gas!!  Ken, however, has a land "yacht" that is a gas guzzler!!

Will you be buying a more efficient vehicle?? If so, which one?  What is the MOST efficient vehicle?

I actually try to read ALL of them LOL—not always on the same day I receive the emails, but I do eventually get around to reading them. If YOU take the time to send an email to me, then it must be something AWESOME you want me to read!! There are some people who send emails to me-and I KNOW I'm going to get a great LAUGH when I open it-some always send the “kleenex” emails—and I'm usually prepared for those too LOL!

I know of some people who just hit the “delete” key all the way down on most of their emails, not even taking the time to read them—which is very, very sad. If someone thinks enough of you to send an email to you—why not take the time to read it???