"D" News Alert: Influenza Flu reporting record highs

"D" News Alert: Influenza Flu is reaching all time record highs!!!! Protect yourself before the Flu attacks you and your loved ones!!!! This is a serious virus and can be deadly, learn the facts.....You know I love ya, that's why I bug ya! Pass it on!!! Living to 100 still D plan.....Hugs "D" Butterfly Kisses ♥ ♥
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(CNN) -- Thirty states are now reporting high levels of flu-like illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That number is a slight uptick from last week's report. All but two states are now reporting widespread flu activity, according to the CDC. "Widespread" means that more than 50% of geographic regions in a state -- counties, for example -- are reporting flu activity. It addresses the spread of the flu, not its severity.
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"D" Journey Continues

"D" News Special Late night Edition........ “D” Journey Continues…….

Today I woke up like any other day, thankful and happy to be alive!!!! Ready to take on but yet, another adventure in D journey of Life....It's not like my life is so different from yours or anyone else's, we all have our trials and our adversities to face….Right? We all are trying to live our dreams, or have the desire to!  So, I drag d butt out of d bed….get dressed and head straight for…..yep you guessed it…..hahaha….You thought I was going to say “Starbucks” LOL (sticking my tongue out and making a funny face) it’s just COFFEE brewed at home, but it was Starbucks so you were half right “wink”

So, now I have d coffee in hand and I’m ready to tackle a few things….and that’s when I am investigating some news…..Now mind you, I’m making light of this now, because I have already incorporated my breathing, as I always tell you guys, “take a step back and breathe” well today I needed several steps back and several breaths LOL and I spent a good part of the afternoon consulting with an dear friend that I admire and respect….okay okay, it was more like a counseling session, but what are friends for…..plus they were the one who taught me my breathing technique, ”wink” LOL

Now, work with me…..if I had a video it would be far more entertaining, and a lot easier (coming soon) you know as soon as I get that Iphone 5 in operation, there’ll be no stopping D….and you thought the keyboard monster was scary, hehehe (she say’s with tilted head and raised eyebrows) So, you are going to have to work with me on this; Picture a 5’4 110 lb petite woman, all spit fire, ready to (((((((tear)))))) someone up!!!! (((((((sparks))))))) I kid you not were coming out of “D” Eyes……. You know “D” is mad when I no longer am interested in my coffee……Ut oh…trouble is brewing now!!

Don’t worry…fire extinguisher on stand by………..LOL


Well, one would think a good purpose in life would be to try and be kind and good to one another, to build one another up, right?  To encourage each other, pay it forward, pass it on.  I myself always believe in giving credit where credit is due....and never thinking or believing I'm better than someone else, or that I know everything, because no one knows everything!!!! And we are never above learning something new, I for one am no expert and for the most part I only share my life experiences, advice and all my trials and errors. Of course, that includes d daily ramblings……..

Now, with that said you know I consider myself pretty educated (School of Life) on a lot of different topics, hindsight being what it is and all…..and if you knew then what I  know now, you’d be all the wiser? Well, isn't that why we share, why we pay it forward, mentor, help in any situation or crisis….so that someone somewhere may not have to endure what we went through? Or so that we can teach them the survival skills we learned, so that they themselves can cope better with what they are going through? And all together we share what we know? We all gain and share our knowledge; to successfully make, meet those challenges one day one step at a time.

 Yes, yes it is….at least that’s what I know it to be, and that is what it’s all about!! I don’t have all the answers, and I imagine I never will, all I know is this; I am never going to give up trying, I am never going to quit, because quitters never win and winners never quit!!!! Some more great advice my dear friend gave to me years ago, sometimes you have to just push through, all the impossibilities and make the impossible, Possible!!!! But in the interim of it all, you have to be fair and honest and respect those around you! We live in the world not of the world, do not let this world consume you, or you will become of it and then you will lose your purpose…….Stay your course……focus…

God is all about Love and loving unconditionally, and forgiving. So let it go…..and for that reason alone is why, you may be a bit confused right now? Because the crisis that had me all upset this morning, was really not worth my energy, as I was reminded today that I am a great mother, grandmother, writer and friend and after hearing that……It kind of made all the morning drama just seem so trivial and pointless…because in reality it’s all about D journey and I won’t let anyone upset or get to me……

 And if along the journey someone has to borrow the spot light as there own, then go for it….it’s okay, as long as we all END UP at the Final Destination…….isn't that what its all about anyway….paying it forward…passing it on…….It’s time to stop with the childish games and grow up! My childhood and life was STOLEN a LONG TIME AGO!!!!!!! I will not allow others to rob my future with Petty nonsense, by allowing myself to be pre occupied by fear of what they my take from me. Everyone has a part to play, just play your part and let the Show go on! Or I could be flipped and say, get the heck off my stage…but I won’t, it’s not “D” but it sure is fun to say, hehehe, (that’s that little devil on d shoulder) jk…but for the record I have said nobody is perfect….lighten up, laughter is good for d soul….living to 100….any-who life is all about Love and giving and when we lose site of that we lose site of our mission…..

So, I’ll close with this, I may not make the world go round, but I’m going around the world my way, and if on the way I can stop and pay it forward then that’s D plan….so as I have said before, and you can count on it, that I’m going to say it again….and again….in some way shape or form……….

Be blessed be happy be true to you, and Never Give Up on your Dreams!!!!! Stay your course....Eyes on D Prize!!!! Your Dreams Belong To YOU!!!!!! Dream Big! Dream Out Loud!!! Nothing is Impossible, Your Possible, I'm Possible, We're Possible, When you Believe!!!!!!!!!!! Miracles Can Come True!!!!!!!!!! Have a little faith!!!! And if you get the urge to ((((Smack)))) some one, just take a step back, breathe........OK....two steps back....breathe some more....and if that doesn't work.....I’ve told you before, you will have to ((((((RUN))))) RUN Like Heck!!!!! LOL ;) I’m just kidding….You know I love Ya, that’s why I bug Ya!!!! Live Laugh Love, Living to 100 Loving Sunshine Always!!!!!!!!!!! I Love You!!!!!!!!!!! Always Have always will!!!!!!!!!! Hugs "D" Butterfly Kisses ♥ ♥
"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me" Philippians 4:13
Copyright 1/17/13 Donna L. Maholage

Obama lays out proposal for reducing gun violence

"D" News Special Alert: Obama lays out proposal for reducing gun violence.........

The issue on Gun Control has taken center stage, It's been 33 days since the horrific tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary, which rocked and broke our Nation's heart!! Now is the time for ACTION!!! I am    speaking for myself, but I totally have to agree with the President!!!!! This was the best speech I believe, I have ever heard him give!!!!!!! There is no need for me to reiterate or elaborate, the President covered it!!! United We Stand Divided We Fall!!!!!! Please if you did not have the opportunity to watch the President's Proposal for reducing gun violence, then please click the link below. God Bless!!!! Hugs "D"
Donna L. Maholage aka/Chatterbox

http://video.foxnews.com/v/2098582488001/