23 Things You Will Do At Least Once This Year

"D" News d news......It's about that time when we say goodbye to the end of one year, and we welcome in the beginning of a New One!!! With new resolutions new dreams and new adventures, but there are a few things like 23, you most likely will do every year regardless of what resolutions you make, and here are a few of them too boot....okay maybe you won't do any...work w/me here....giggle giggle...you know I love ya that's why I bug ya!!! Be safe and Have a Very Happy New Year!!!! Hugs "D"
Copyright 12/31/12 Donna L. Maholage

23 things you will do at least once this year

 Although years seemingly go by at blurring speed where only certain events are memorable, there are a handful of activities nearly everyone does over the course of a typical year. Here are some things that you can count on doing at least once this year.

1. Sing "Auld, Lang Syne"
2. Cheer for your favorite Super Bowl team
3. Send a Valentine
4. Drink green beer
5. File income tax paperwork
6. Celebrate a birthday
7. Get a dental cleaning
8. Get a physical
9. Swim in a pool or body of water
10. See a fireworks display
11. Attend a sporting event
12. Plant flowers
13. Mow the lawn
14. Go out for ice cream
15. Rake leaves
16. Eat turkey
17. Purchase gifts
18. Take a vacation
19. Give a car an oil change
20. Be shocked by a TV series season cliffhanger
21. Get a cold
22. Decorate the home
23. Make a resolution

The Art of Writing......

Writing is an Art and one that you must polish and even the best writer had to work at mastering their craft......as Scriptalooza says.......

It's none of their business that you have to learn to write. Let them think you were born that way. 

Ernest Hemingway 

As one has had to learn the art of patience, which it's been said, patience is a virtue. So must we learn, that when it comes to writing, it is as much an Art, as painting was to Thomas Kinkade, the great painter of light....who was a master at his craft! Just like one must learn to speak, so must one learn  to write, and so you have the Art of writing....it is always a work in progress, as I see it!!! Write much, write often, write on!!!!! And in the "D" end, you will be the Master at your Craft! "Wink"
Donna L. Maholage/aka Chatterbox/aka/"D" Copyright 12/29/12 Donna L. Maholage

Pain Changes People but......

"D" News from d home front.....You never know just how strong you are!!!! Be blessed be happy be true 2/you live each day likes its your last!!! Love unconditionally as God loves US!!!!! Life is a gift rare and precious and you only get one!!!!

 Live Laugh Love w/no regrets!!! I Love You!!!!!! Always have always will!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a wonderful weekend!!!!! And Happy Hanukkah to all my Jewish friends!!!!!! God Bless!!!! Hugs "D" aka/chatterbox Butterfly Kisses ♥ ♥

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Enjoy D Holidays With D Tips

"D" News from d Home front: I would like to wish everyone an Early
Happy Thanks Giving!!!!!!!!!
 Its going to be a busy week as it has been for D past few months and I want u all to know I'm thinking of you and your in my thoughts and prayers always!!! Now here's D thoughts and u thought u were getting off scot-free...sorry not 2/day ;) It's still about Living 2/100 and of course me loving you!!!!! Now just because it's Thanks Giving doesn't mean it's a license to EAT and DRINK all you want!!! Yes this time of year we all tend to do a little more of both, but just remember everything in moderation.... don't over do either one because, you will definitely pay for it the next days to come...so keep d tips in mind...it's

1. It's Okay if eat a tad bit more it's D Holiday and there will be lots of delicious foods... just remember to eat in increments through out d day...you'll have plenty of time during the day to nibble...socialize and gather with family and friends so eat slow and eat small amounts...you can always go back for more....

2. You may have to visit more than one family and or friend...so limit and pace yourself on your food and drinks.....it is not only dangerous to drink and drive if you are driving but you may lose your cheerful spirit if you have too much to drink and soon become a killjoy, and no one likes that....And remember when visiting it is polite to taste the food the host or hostess has prepared so leave room or you will find yourself busting from D seams of your clothes feeling very uncomfortable another Killjoy.....

Now I'm sure I could go on and on but you get D jest of D Holiday tips...Now Have a Very Happy Thanks Giving and Remember this For Christmas and News Years also or I'll be back rambling d same ole same because I Love You!!!!! Living to 100 still d plan....Live Laugh Love Loving Sunshine Always!!!!! I Love You!!!! Always have always will!!!! Hugs "D"  visit me @ www.facebook.com/Dnewsdnews  "D" News is a registered trademark You may also like to join my Living to 100 Club on facebook
Copyright 11/19/12 Donna L. Maholage
 This club is about helping others and ourselves to live longer, through food and nutrition smart eating choices, its not 

about a diet, diets don't work, they r temporary its about changing your eating habits for life!!!! Eating healthier and making smart choices and educating ourselves together...knowledge is power and power makes US SUCCEED United We Stand Divided We Fall.....Of course d exercise got to move it or we lose it and also good people in your life! That with God how can we fail ? We can't...Ttys love ya Hugs "D"
Copyright 11/19/12 Donna L. Maholage

Family Matters, Bonds For Life: Revised 11/05/12

"D" News: Family Matters, Bonds For Life: By Donna L. Maholage revised 11/05/12

Let's take a look at the word Family; the Webster dictionary defines family as  1. household  2. parents and their children 3. relatives  4. all those descended from a common ancestor; lineage 5. a group of similar or related things.

Now, bare with me for a bit and I will tie this together and show you another view on how you can look at family or what you may want to call family!

We really don't pick our family, this is something we are born into. It is a birth right and frankly some of us got a pretty raw deal. Now, even though we can't choose our family's, we most certainly can choose who we allow in our very close circle of what we call family!

Now, here is my version of family, people who you enjoy being in their company and know when you need them they are there for you. Opinions matter and advice is not to be looked upon as criticism. Conversation is a pleasure and there may be times when you will have to agree to disagree! Always, age is respected and give credit where credit is due. Age doesn't necessarily mean you have all the answers, it just means you may have learned a thing or two over the course of your life, hindsight is 20/20. In fact you may even learn a thing or two by engaging in healthy conversing.

If your biological or blended family make you upset or feel less than welcome, I say you need to step back and evaluate the situation. Unhappy feelings can lead to anger and depression, which is a vicious cycle. Now you have an unhealthy environment leaving your emotions in defense mode, and ultimately in a bad situation! If you have grandchildren never allow yourself to be emotionally blackmailed by your adult children. This can be an ugly situation and heartbreaking! Grandchildren should never suffer for adult problems.

Here's a solution that I personally have incorporated into my life. Who's to say there isn't a bright side to this story; if you have a circle of close friends or loved ones you have bonded with, then this can be your extended family, no matter how it may make others feel, it's your life that counts. This is especially true for older people who's children have forgotten about them or moved away. Your happiness and health are at stake and we all know when you feel loved you are more loving and basically this equals health and happiness! There are many experts that would agree, close bonds lengthen your life by boosting the immune system. Remember, you may also know someone that is in this very situation and if you have the opportunity to share a little love, just think how happy you can make someone! It is better to give than receive and the rewards are so much more!

Life is never going to be without it's complications or struggles or losses or even broken hearts...however when we have built relationships that matter, bonds for life sometimes it's the comfort of knowing that someone somewhere cares!!! And that makes it all worth it!!!!!! So here's "D" thought I leave you with.....

"God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life" (John 3:16 NIV). ...

Live Laugh Love..Be blessed and be a blessing! Hugs "D" aka/chatterbox
Original Copyright 3/06/08 Donna L. Maholage Revised 11/05/12 Donna L. Maholage