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Sept 11th Tribute: What were you doing when you heard?

Tomorrow is September 11th, but since I don't usually post on Tuesdays, I'm going to share this incredible video of Alan Jackson's Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning. Take special note of the snow scene represenation toward the end with the angel watching over the fireman. What were you doing when you heard and what did you do that day? I was watching the news as I washed dishes before getting ready for my homeschool day.  We suspended school to watch the news and pray. x ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ If you liked this post, read…Seven Reasons Why YOU Should Sign Up for the Art of Eloquence Newsletter!

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FUN with Insomnia--video

As many of you know, I've struggled with insomnia for 13yrs. I've met so many others who also struggle with it that I began writing some JoJoisms which eventually became Visual JoJoisms.  A while back I put some of those Visual JoJoims together to form this video which has had some great feedback from fellow insomnia sufferers. It's been a while since I posted it and thought it was about time I had it featured on Friday Funnies. If you suffer from insomnia, please feel free to share your thoughts on this video: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ If you liked this post, read…Seven Reasons Why YOU Should Sign Up for the Art of Eloquence Newsletter!  

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Review of Romney's Speech

Like many people, I watched Mitt Romney's acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, after which, there were the usual reviews by the pundits.  I know many of them have been around a lot longer than I have and they've heard many more political speeches, but I'd like to share my thoughts on why I disagree with most of them. Many of them felt Mr. Romney made a great speech, a fabulous speech, one full of powerful words and impressive language designed to drive the crowd into a frenzy.   I disagree. Britt Hume thought it was a good speech, but not a great speech because he felt those made by Paul Ryan and others were much more impressive.  I...

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Deja Due

Well, tomorrow being the begining of the month, most of us have at least some bills coming due. This ought to take the edge off just a bit... ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ If you liked this post, read…Seven Reasons Why YOU Should Sign Up for the Art of Eloquence Newsletter!

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