Facebook is slowly adding a Timeline format, and one of the features is that it allows for a large image to be your " Cover" image. Most will likely take one of their own photos and just add it to their facebook, but since I have been "skinning" things for a long time now, seemed only right to create a Facebook cover download site. I am slowly adding new ones each day, but here are a few examples:   Visit my Facebook Covers ... Read More

Swagbucks is going crazy on Monday, with more ways for you to earn reward points towards free stuff. First, they're having a Swag Code Extravaganza, which means a fun day where you can earn up to 70 Swag Bucks from 8 different codes throughout the day! Second, there's a new set of Holiday Collector's Bills which you can only earn through search - get all five and you'll receive an instant 12 Swag Bucks bonus! The set starts at noon on Monday Finally, for any ... Read More

Most Christians, if they celebrate American Christmas festivities at all, have to deal with the amount of materialism that goes on with this holiday. Recent years, we have had to endure government and groups like the ACLU as they strip every last meaning of Christmas from a Traditional Christian celebration. It's been interesting on Facebook as Miranda and her friends have discussed how to teach children about Christmas gift without going overboard and losing the true meaning. One of the points ... Read More

Our Pastor gave a wonderful Thanksgiving message this past Sunday. Briefly he mentioned the story of a man.  Martin Rinkart, who had every reason to live in despair, but not only remembered to be thankful, but wrote a Prayer teaching his children how to be thankful. Born in Germany in Leipzig in 23rd April 1586, Rinkart was the son of a copper smith from Saxony.  He went to school in at Eilenburg, and when he was 15 went off to take ... Read More

  Laura and I are still watching thirtysomething: The Complete First Seasonon DVD. Until Gilmore Girls I think it was my favorite TV show of all time. I was pleased to see others thought so too, as it made it on #19 on TV Guide's Greatest TV Shows of All Time. I went on to see the rest of the list. Do you think Seinfeld is #1? Not sure about Buffy the Vampire Slayer on the list, but I never watched that ... Read More

Today while at the post office, apparently I was standing next to something of a celebrity. Mike Massey is the 2000, 2002, and 2003 World Artistic Pool champion, the 2000 and 2001 Trick Shot Magic champion, and the 2003 WPA World Artistic Pool Jump Shots champion.  He began performing trick shots in 1975. A lot more about his career can be found here. I didn't know who he was, but the man working at the Post Office recognized him immediately. After a ... Read More

Psalm 139 13 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. 14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. ... Read More

"Love is a choice." Today's news story about this couple, who were married 72 years was inspirational to me. From KCCI An Iowa couple who was married for 72 years died one hour apart last week in the hospital as they held hands. Family said the story of Gordon, 94, and Norma Yeager, 90, is a real-life love story. On the day she graduated from high school, Norma Stock said yes to Gordon Yeager's marriage proposal. The couple got married on May 26, 1939 in ... Read More

Recently I have had a number of new clients for web design. I so enjoy meeting new people and learning about their businesses. I am so impressed with the work of  Dan Twigg and his wife, Chris. Dan is a custom builder located right here in Pasadena, Maryland. He serves, but are not limited to, Pasadena, Severna Park, Millersville, Arnold, Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Catonsville, Ellicott City, Linthicum, Columbia. Glen Lowman has now passed away and incidentally, the small world that it ... Read More

  What is Swagbucks? A search engine reward site that allows you to “earn” Swagbucks for completing your normal everyday on-line searching, which can be collected and redeemed for gift-cards to some of your favorite places, like Amazon. Our whole family loves it and has enjoyed ordering items from Amazon using our Swagbucks Gift cards! Now Swagbucks has a wonderful promotion going on! - Get at least 5 new referrals who are NOT members of your household or sharing an address with you. - Each referral ... Read More

“I met hundreds and thousands of people, and none finer than the midgets and the Siamese twins and the caterpillar man and the bearded woman and the human seal with the little flippers for hands. I never asked them any embarrassing questions and they never asked me, and God, it was a great adventure.” (Johnny Eck) Mom was surprised that I remembered him. When you're 4 years old and a little older, it's hard to forget a man who sat outside his ... Read More

In light of their win last night, I thought I would share this cute little Raven's purse! ... Read More

Illustrations taught in church today: One Armed New Student A children's Sunday School class was interrupted one day as a new student was brought in. The little boy had one arm missing.  The teacher, who'd had no opportunity to get to know the child's story, nor to ask how well he responded to other children asking about his disability, felt ill at ease throughout the class. What if one of the other children were to tease him or call him names?  As the ... Read More

Don't doubt that our religious liberties, one thing our country once stood for, are under attack. One example is in California, in the city of San Juan Capistrano: Chuck and Stephanie Fromm already have been fined $300 for holding Bible studies for their friends at their home, and they face the potential for additional fines of $500 for each study held, according to a legal team taking their case to court. The newest conflict over Bible studies in homes in America arose in ... Read More

Unfortunately, rain seems to be the story in Maryland this summer. This is Maryland, specifically Ellicott City, today: More on the way? ... Read More

We live in insecure times. I talk to a few people who just feel uncertain about their jobs. I spotted this article on my Comcast page today, when I went to pay my cable bill. (At the end of the artcile are also a few tips in how to be invaluable to a company). How to Tell If a Layoff is Coming By Larry Buhl, for Yahoo! HotJobs Almost all mature companies have shed employees at some point -- and in most cases the ... Read More

I don't often do the "like" thing in facebook. But this one described my sentiments perfectly today: ... Read More

I am still jittery from the possible tornado that hit us last Friday. Not to mention discouraged and tired from the damage done and the necessary clean-up. The last thing needed was today's 5.9 earthquake. I know it's not new to Maryland, but it's the first one I ever witnessed. It seemed to last a long time, the whole house really did shake, and my nerves are rattled. I suppose news will be coming in slowly as to the damage done ... Read More

Writing spider is just one of the names given to this monster.  I took a photo of this guy behind our shed in the backyard. It's very impressive to say the least. From Wikipedia In North America, Argiope aurantia is commonly known as the black and yellow garden spider, corn spider, and writing spider, because of the similarity of the web stabilimenta to writing. The average orb web is practically invisible, and it is easy to blunder into one and end up covered ... Read More

"Theses six things the Lord hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren." ( Prov. 6:16-19). If you notice carefully you will see that number one on this list of sins which God hates is the sin of pride - "a proud look". ... Read More

I was taken by surprise when I saw the top 20 beaches listed today! Our Ocean City listed as number 2! (This list is based on attendance and population.) 1. Jacksonville Beach, Fla. 2. Ocean City, Md 3. Miami, Fla 4. Myrtle Beach, S.C 5. Belmar, N.J. 6. Laguna Beach, Calif. 7. Newport Beach, Calif. 8. Ocean City, N.J. 9. Huntington Beach, Calif. 10. Del Mar, Calif. 11. San Diego, Calif. 12. Coronado, Calif. 13. Encinitas, Calif 14. Daytona Beach, Fla. 15. Clearwater, Fla. 16. Honolulu, Hawaii 17. Nags Head, N.C 18. Imperial Beach, Calif. 19. Santa Rosa, Fla. 20. Oceanside, ... Read More

Seen and read today... An old Cherokee Indian told his grandson, "My son, there is a battle between two wolves inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, jealousy, greed, resentment, inferiority, lies, & ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace,... love, hope, humility, kindness, empathy, & truth." The boy thought about it, and asked, "Grandfather, which wolf wins?" The old man quietly replied, "The one you feed" ... Read More

It's called Pensmore, and the size of it as well as the construction details of it, has me curious about it. I remember many times while living in Spain, hearing ridicule on how Americans make their homes out of flimsy wood. This could change things in the future? A 72,000-sq.-foot private home being built in southwest Missouri will be one of the largest in the United States when it’s completed.The Springfield News-Leader reported that the home is being built by ... Read More

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In 1973, my mom introduced me to the world of horse racing in a big way. She sat me down to watch the Kentucky Derby. I had my eyes on a black horse, and she pointed to a big red beauty, "That's the one to win." She got so excited about that horse. And the big red horse, Secretariat won, and the Preakness after that, and the Belmont in a big way. The time we shared over this horse will always be a ... Read More

An inspirational story... Jennifer Darmon, who became paralyzed after a horrific car accident, was determined not to let her injury claim her wedding-day dream of walking down the aisle and sharing the first dance with her new husband. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy ... Read More

Our family is set to hear a nice message and then join our church in a nice Memorial Day Picnic! Have a blessed day, everyone! "A hero is someone, who at some point in their life wrote a blank check made payable to the United States of America for any amount up to including my life." - Unknown ... Read More

Fatherlessness - Our nation's number one social epidemic. The United States is becoming an increasingly fatherless society. A generation ago, an American child could reasonably expect to grow up with his or her father. Today, an American child can reasonably expect not to. Fatherlessness is now approaching a rough parity with fatherhood as a defining feature of American childhood. (About 52% come from single homes) There is no question that children who grow up in fatherless homes have a much ... Read More

Our household is still using Swag Bucks to rack up points and get things for free, mostly Amazon gift cards. Laura is practically addicted, and why not? Free Gift cards!   Swag Bucks, the best place to get free stuff  from searching and more is celebrating Memorial Day next week with a special Score Four and Twenty Swag Bucks promotion - they'll have 4 special Limited Edition collector's bills available, and if you can snag all four by the end of Thursday, ... Read More

If you are at your desk and want a fun break, try the Falling Sand Game! ... Read More

Adding to my music collection is never ending. Here is the latest. :) I am really loving the Saltwater Band song, "Djilawurr". (push play to listen) It means orange footed scrub fowl. Lovely Aboriginal tune from Australia. The Bruno Mars song, I can't get out of my head, it must be all this engagement/ wedding stuff. That's ok,  Rubí loves dancing with her nana to it. 1. Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Let It Ride 2. Blue Öyster Cult - Burnin For You 3. Bruno Mars ... Read More

Not for the faint of heart. This is an image of three photos, all taken by John at the Washington DC zoo. The area by the prairie dogs has a play section for children where they can also see what it must  be like for the animals to go in tunnels. John later put the three photographs together in gimp for this one image. Silas on a good day is a pistol to be around, times three is very scary! (You can click ... Read More

and why we don't want it. (The money goes to political cronies) ... Read More

Heard this in church today, I just had to post it! MOM - JOB DESCRIPTION: POSITION : Mother, Mom, Mama, Mommy, Ma JOB DESCRIPTION: Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills! and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive ... Read More

No matter what miracle and cures science comes up with, we all know that our lives on this earth are numbered. The Bible suggests living that way helps us to be wise. So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. (Psalm 90:12) From Answers in Genesis God is the timeless Creator and King. Do we think so much of ourselves that we can live without regard for the God who is ... Read More