I took this one morning as I was headed out to work

Chocolate not only does not promote tooth decay, it might prevent it. According to the American Dental Association, milk chocolate contains ingredients, such as calcium and phosphate, that might modify acid production in the mouth that leads to cavities. Some oils in chocolate might also prevent tooth decay. Chocolate does contain sugar, of course, but these are simple sugars that are less harmful than the complex sugars contained in other foods.

You may have seen this already but it's worth repeating...

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours
in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of
coffee. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some
items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked The students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the
jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.
Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if
the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous "yes."

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to
recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the
important things--God, your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions--and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car. The sand is everything else--the small stuff.

"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no
room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If
you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first--the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee
represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend."

Hummm... Can I think of five (more) interesting (or not) things about myself?

1. Have I mentioned that we are a Navy family? My grandfather, father, two brothers, and my daughter. Anchor clankers

2. I love auctions, flea markets, garage sales, and thrift stores. Always looking for that bargain.

3. I love to sing, have great pitch, (at east I think I do.... LOL LOL LOL) make up words to songs as I see fit and depending on the situation at hand.

4. I was born on election day (Eisenhower). My mother voted absentee that year on a hunch that she might be "preoccupied".

5. Our mission right now is to find just-the-right preschool for my granddaughter.

6. The S.O is praying that he does not get laid off in the next wave of "reorg". Although he is extremely well educated, he is 51 and has been with this company many years. The thoughts of starting over are.... UGH!!!!

Nuff "fun " things about me. Next.

I was thinking that I did not have too much to post about here this evening, that I had just spent another day with my granddaughter, Whoa!!! Hold on!!! Just another day? I am so very blessed. Really.

I have NEVER been physically, emotionally, or sexually abused.

I have wonderful children and grandchild(ren).

I am loved by a man that considers my wants and needs and respects me and our relationship.

I live in the USA!!!!!!

I have a great job with excellent perks.

I live in a safe pleasant neighborhood.

I have a nice warm clean home with plenty of food and water for my every want.

I am healthy, as is my family, and we have access to modern state-of-the-art and immediate healthcare.

I can come and go, live, pray, and work wherever I want and whenever I want.

So, it's not just another day for me, it's another good day!