I’ve been having one of those crazy, wild, “I’m going insane” family and work months, that strangely enough is filled with positive situations and results. It’s high time, too, and thank you to the forces that be that are working on change.

First, after more than a year of unemployment, hubby has a new job! He’s also attending night school (straight after work), Monday through Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. He leaves around 6 a.m. and gets home around 9:30 p.m. It’s getting him to eat right while he’s gone that is proving the most challenging. Plus it is extremely HOT here in Las Vegas, but he’s very good on the whole hydration thing.

Then, our son is finishing up his full time summer semester at CSN. Actually, it turned into a 3/4 full time since the English 102 course, three months of material, was all crammed into three weeks. With an A average, it seemed wisest to drop the course (the instructor agreed) and pick it up in the Spring. Thanks again to the forces that be for the Pell Grant. It is allowing him to attend CSN without costing any money. Let’s just hope the direction he’s chosen (for now) is the right one – computer and systems information.

During all this, the pool motor appeared to be shot. However, it was just the capacitor and in the end cost $33.50 to fix versus $350 plus tax (thank you Leslie’s Pool supply!).

And, our sweet cat Sammy, is getting up there and after biting the bullet (remember the unemployment I mentioned above) and taking him to the vet, well let’s just say he’s doing better. They gave us pills which we quarter (so they are tiny but still difficult to get a cat to cooperate – dog’s will eat anything LOL!), that increase his appetite. And, we’ve learned how to “water a cat”, that is hydrate him. Yep, IV bag and the whole nine yards. Luckily he’s back to drinking enough so this is a weekly (versus daily) event.

Anyway, I ramble. But life is certainly interesting, and blessedly getting better. Living in the Las Vegas area when all the chit hit the fan financially across the country – well let’s just say I wish someone had told me it was coming. But again, looking at life, my attitude is positive, my stress level dropping.

Now if only BofA would cooperate…

Ah how life gets in the way of itself.

Recently, I’ve taken on an additional task of both Editor and columnist. And, the topic of the “day” (one long endless day consuming hours, days, even weeks of many millions of people’s lives) has been the antics of what happens when our government representatives get together.

One primary group of people struggling to figure out successful strategies to stay alive are the group becoming known as the 99ers. This no-where-to-be-found-with-representation group are those who have long since exhausted unemployment extensions and benefits. I’ve been covering a lot of news and options for them, because, living in Nevada, sooner or later this may have a direct impact on our family life as well.

So, as you travel the internet reading posts, news stories, articles and the like, remember those who have nothing.

Also remember that websites and blogs post “advertisements” for a reason. They are not just “pretty pictures” or “additional words” for many it is a form of financial livelihood.

Visit sponsors. You’re sure to find massive amounts of information, products, and services useful for you and yours by doing so.

Okay, this is a very odd post, but one I’m going to write anyway. As a kid I grew up during the “Magic 8 Ball” era and, not surprisingly, it’s still around.

The other day at my “advanced age” I was given one as a gift. I’d like to believe that the ball is filled with mostly negative or vague answers. No matter how you shake it or how you phrase it, more often than not the answer you are hoping not to get surfaces.

So today came as no great surprise to receive a phone call that (more…)