1. I bought a vacuum cleaner today… for the Fourth of July.
2. I was very excited about the purchase and could not wait to get home to use it.
3. I am still very excited about the purchase, even after using it today, and am thankful to of bought it.
4. I watched my neighbor’s teenage grandkids [...]

I got some really cool presents this year for Christmas.  Nearly all of them have already found their ’spot’, which makes it seem like I’ve had these items forever.  The one present of mine that is still under the tree, instead of its new home is my brand spankin’ new sewing machine that I received [...]

PS - I need some stocking holders thingees. These are being held up by ornament hooks… not real affective if there is a slight breeze, even. And, one day I’m going to break down and buy a tree skirt instead of wadding up a sheet underneath there (does anyone else do that?!).

My sister’s Christmas present is on backorder.
Thanks for that,

I might be done with my Christmas shopping.
I say ‘might’ because if Amazon flakes out on me again, I’ll be rushing around like a chicken with their head cut off to get new presents purchased and mailed out for my family in Canada.  With any luck, if that occurs, my brother’s family might receive their [...]

Celebration
Originally uploaded by GoodSheila.
Happy Fourth Of July everyone!
Hope you had a safe and happy holiday!