"D" News....Haste makes waste?

"D" Bubbly Girl is going to get her Happy On!!! It's almost Starbucks time thank d Lord!!! LOL Anywho hope everyone had a great day!!! I'm Sorry if I was a tad bit grouchy earlier :-/ just busy and working on d destination...So can't get side tracked..work in progress "wink"

"D"s words of wisdom ;)

Life is complicated and gets busy and goes quickly buy! And we don't really realize how short it is until we lose someone that was so dear to us :( it really wakes you up!!!!

You realize time is more than just a mere word...it's your LIFE!! Wasted time WASTED LIFE!!! Haste makes waste and wasted time is lost time, and lost time you can't get back!!

Every 60 seconds you spend on doing nothing is one minute you lost and every 60 minutes is an hour gone! Now add that up and at the end of d week you may find you've wasted a whole day that you could have used more productively!! It's your life gone....drifting away like a ship lost at sea.....

I'm not saying you can't enjoy life or just relax that's not it at all...I'm talking silly nonsense trivial BS that never ends!! Or the daily minutia that brings around negativity, I've used this example before, negative people breed negativity. Positive people breed positivity? When your trying to make your DREAMS COME TRUE it's UP TO YOU!!! ;)

Stop setting yourself up for disaster!!!! It's inevitable if you want to succeed your going to have to sacrifice!!!! :-/ You may have to be willing to lose it all? In order to get D BIG Picture whatever that is for YOU! Your going to have to make D choice!!! Think about your destination and what you want?

Just like d old adage if your the smartest person in your circle of friends, time to make some new friends? We need to keep improving and working on ourselves if we want better! No one is going to do it for us!!!

Otherwise stop fighting what you already have be happy be thankful and accept it and that will work out also!!! God knows what we don't!! Be patient have faith and trust in God!!! But listen to your heart and let God direct you!!!! "I/We can do all things through Christ who strengthens me/us" Philippians 4:13 "We Got This People!!!!" Wink ❤❤

Okay, you know I love ya that's why I bug ya!!! Be happy be blessed be true to you!! Live laugh love living to 100 loving Sunshine Always and singing in D rain...I love you!!! Always have always will!!!! Hugs "D" Butterfly kisses ❤❤
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"D" Breaking Nightly News: ANOTHER TRAGEDY Country singer Mindy McCready dead at 37

"D" Breaking News: ANOTHER TRAGEDY Country singer Mindy McCready found dead.......
http://video.foxnews.com/v/2172833260001/singer-mindy-mccready-dead-at-age-37

It's was not a Rainy day Monday, but another sad day in history for Country singer Mindy McCready, who was found dead from a single self inflicted gun shot wound to the head, such a tragedy. 

I am numb from the news, although I have no personal connection to this woman and I only know her by her music. It pains me because, it's another great loss not only to Country music, but for the children and the family she left behind. Another soul that was lost tragically as she struggled to find her way in this world....may she rest in peace with the angels now.....

Everyday it is becoming harder and harder to turn the television on, with repeated tragedies every time you turn around. One after another when will it end, if ever? I search everyday to find the answers for myself as much as the others I try to encourage, and I know the answer does not lie in things or money, it never did, you may try to fool yourself into believing if you can obtain success or wealth you'll be happy and everything will be okay, but it won't. Look again, in the news with the recent death of 29 year old model, girlfriend of Blade Runner on Valentines Day, makes me sick...

http://video.foxnews.com/v/2172944941001/steroids-bloody-cricket-bat-in-oscar-pistorius-home

It's hard enough to have to face the daily struggles with a failing economy and no jobs to boot. Gas prices at an all time high and rising, and many feeling the pressures of financial ruins just a paycheck away from sheer disaster, but without the one thing that makes it all worthwhile....LOVE, unconditional LOVE, what are we doing it all for? Ask yourself that!

Seems to me all these material things can add to depression and violence, because with them comes much responsibility and stress and that causes pressure. Maybe that old adage less is more, is true? Seems today like everyone is on a pill anymore or in a group or in counseling, yet there are more suicides and murders than ever before? I have a real problem with that! No one seems to be in their right mind!!! Okay, economy adds to all this, but it's not the sole culprit because all the recent deaths prove it, they weren't victims of the fallen economy? Think about that too....

The more you have the more you want, and soon you become overwhelmed by life, and all these things become your God your Love, and without God first and a healthy balance in your life you can't and won't survive. At least not the survival I'm talking about, to live to be truly ALIVE!! There is a difference, you can live or you can be ALIVE...I find myself becoming a VICTIM of the same trap, the trap of the WORLD, the more you get the more you want, well I want to be happy and be alive for a long time.

I do believe you can have both, but it takes great balance and focus and when you feel you are losing that battle, maybe it's time to surrender for a while till you regroup? Focus on whats important, it's one day one step at a time, it's your life and your worth it.

I will say this, I feel many things interfere with ones self survival, mental help "experts" as in my sisters case, I feel they helped KILL her. This is just my opinion, but All the prescription drugs they gave her, knowing she was a recovering alcoholic just compounded the problem. As far as I believe, help in the form of mental help/rehabs etc. can either be part of the solution or part of the problem, one must choose wisely and use common sense and wisdom. Never surrender your mind, when you lose the ability to think for yourself you lose the ability to control the outcome of "YOUR" Life!

Until you get to the root of the problem you cannot solve it, you can only cover it up! And that can be deadly., for it has been proven time and time again, that pills drugs and alcohol cannot fix a problem. It can only temporarily erase the pain as my sister would say, it would make her forget. :( 

I lost my sister and best friend Jo-Ann McGuire on May 6, of 2012, she had yet to begin to live a full life and after being a Victim she died a Victim again, she desperately wanted to make it, for she loved life! But it wasn't enough in the end, the world took her. We search our entire lives for the answers to happiness and I think to myself is there an answer to that question? What is true happiness? I say Happiness lies within us and we must find it, it's our "sunshine" and yes, It is different for everyone and no one should try to tell you what makes you happy! Only you know the answer to that question.

If a person that appeared to have everything, Mindy McCready  had a career a family a soul mate. A soul mate!! That is something most of us only dream about, or search our whole life for, so we can spend the rest of our life with that one special person. The one that makes everything else better and more worthwhile! "She" said she had him, but yet in the same token could have such adversity, sadness, loss, pain and suffering in her short life. Something is seriously missing and all the money, fame and success in the World couldn't satisfy fill or fix that need. And no drugs, or prescription medicine can fix or cure a problem. Something was wrong....... 

Each and everyone of US have to examine our souls and heart and make a choice, and then only then, can we finally find the peace that we will need to go on...I myself have come to a cross road in my own life...do I want the world or do I just want the happy every after and soul mate......for richer or poorer, it is God's will and time, not mine. With that said....

Here's "D" thought of d night......

Are "YOU" happy? Think about it, are you really happy?

If you can't honestly answer that question with a sincere yes, then what is it that will make you happy? You better figure it out soon, because life is short and there are no guarantees, and if you get the chance to be happy you better take it, you only get one chance at this game of life! Remember we play to win! Now, if your life is all you ever imagined, then I'm happy for you, may you have many more blessings! But if it's not, then maybe it's time to take a reality check? You may not be able to have your soul mate, but you can sure enjoy D Sunshine!!!! 

Be happy be blessed be true to you, and love unconditionally as God loves US!!! Take time for you too!!! You matter!!!! Live Laugh Love Living to 100 Loving Sunshine Always, but you have to Sing in the rain!!! I love you!!!!! Always have always will!!!!! Hugs "D" Butterfly Kisses
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Copyright 2/18/13 Donna L. Maholage aka/"D" Chatterbox

I"d like to share this poem with you, I wrote it some time ago, it was published in: Surrender To The Moon 

"Someone's Watching" 

The International Library of Poetry as a compilation 

Copyright 2005
                                                             
 Someones's Watching

Someone's watching and we better look out,
for he knows what is best., there is never a doubt....
He sends us a message if we only would hear,
our times of troubles wouldn't be our fears.
We are quick to complain and fuss all the more,
but someone is watching and keeping the score.
So, don't take for granted and never forget,
life isn't by chance and this isn't a bet!
There are no magicians or genies you see,
only one who is just greater than thee.........?

The International Library of Poetry as a compilation 

Copyright 2005 Donna L. Maholage

"D" News SPECIAL ALERT: Snowstorm Slams the North

"D" News: SPECIAL ALERT: Snowstorm Slams the North

To all my family and friends up North Please stay safe and warm and out of harms way!!! Sending Prayers and Blessings and Sunshine your way!!! I love You!!!! Hugs "D"

From me to you.......

Through the Eyes of Jesus we can see even on the darkest of days,

the sunshine surrounds us everywhere

Seek and you shall find

It is within all of "US" if we ask. You need not look far,

just look above

Ask and you will receive, now feel the warmth of life within

And let "your" sun shine bright!!!

I do believe you now have your sunshine! I Love You!!!

God Bless "D" :)

revised Copyright 2/09/13 Donna L. Maholage aka/"D" Chatterbox

Living to 100 Loving Sunshine Always! I Love You!!!! Always have always will!!!!!! Hugs "D" Butterfly Kisses
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"D" Valentine Special Alert: Countdown to Valentine's Day!

"D" Valentine Special Alert: Countdown to Valentine's Day!

It’s that time of year again for lover’s and loved ones everywhere!! Time to put D thinking caps on and get busy planning for that special someone, and here are some helpful tips you may find useful for your Valentine.  So, take a few minutes especially those of you who dread the task of shopping and picking out gifts, or always wait till D last minute. Or maybe try to enlist the help of a family member ~ Sound familiar?

Well maybe this year you’ll come out smelling like a rose and pull this off yourself. So, take a deep breath and just relax, you got this. “Wink”  Ya know I love ya, that’s why I bug ya!!!! Hugs and Cuddles “D”  

Copyright 02/06/13 Donna L. Maholage Aka/”D” Chatterbox

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 5 thoughtful gifts that don't require much thought

Valentine's Day is prime season for florists, with floral sales capturing 40 percent of holiday dollar volume, according to data collected by IPSOS-Insight FloralTrends Consumer Tracking Study. While flowers -- particularly mixed flower and red rose bouquets -- may comprise the leading gifts for romantic gifters, many others are looking to buck the flowers-and-chocolate trend this year and offer something more unique.

On the heels of the holiday giving season, most gift-givers realize how difficult it can be finding the "perfect" gift for a recipient. That gift may be even more difficult to find when the intention is to convey love and affection. But Valentine's Day givers can look to a number of gifts that are very thoughtful but needn't take more than a little forethought.

* Gift card: You may be thinking a gift card doesn't sound that thoughtful. However, when paired with a listing of gift items, it's easy to illustrate the thought that went into the gift. It may make sense to simply purchase one of those interesting items, but this way you're giving the recipient the choice of what he or she really wants to select.

* Something engraved or monogrammed: A simple scarf turns into something more special when it includes monogrammed initials or a special saying. The same can be said for anything from a picture frame to candle holders. Taking the time to have something monogrammed or engraved imparts thoughtfulness into the gift.

* Pet accessories: People view their pets as members of the family and often as small children (when small children are not yet present). Especially during the dating stage, providing an adorable gift for his or her pet may be seen as a heartfelt gesture. Be sure to pick up a little something for the pet parent as well, though.

* Hobby gifts: Recognizing the interests of a loved one is a clear sign that you're in tune with what he or she enjoys to do. If you have an avid reader on your hands, a new e-reader or some e-books may be ideal. Sports fans could appreciate tickets to the next home game of their favorite team. Someone who dabbles in culinary creations may delight over a gift basket full of top-of-the-line cooking utensils.

* A spending spree: Take your Valentine to his or her favorite store and encourage him or her to pick out a few favorite items. Set a price limit or let them choose regardless of price. This way you can spend time together and see the joy on your Valentine's face when he or she is choosing treasured items.

                                                            Good Luck!!!!

"D" News: Super Bowl Sunday 2013

"D" News from d home front: SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

Good Morning Everyone! It's Superbowl Sunday and I'm still in D bed :) drinking coffee and being lazy lol, and I should be making chicken wings and snacks for d game, the hard part this morning was crawling out of d bed to get d coffee, LOL hmmm I'm thinking,   I need a coffee pot in d bedroom, now there's a novel idea, hehehe giggle giggle jk, but sure would be nice....

Well, this year I'll pass on Superbowl, no pun intended ( pass) get it? LOL I'm just cracking myself up this morning, I better knock off d coffee :-/

Any-who been on d phone with the grand kids they all want to come over and spend d day with Nana, so after I color d gray out of my hair, shhh who said that, I don't have gray hair....LOL, any-who I'd video that, but you'd laugh so hard you'd be in the hospital for stitches "wink" they say it's nice'n easy ten minutes, yeah right but then again, d tends to make things difficult, I guess it's d grace in me.....thank the Lord my parents gave me those few weeks of ballet ;)

Or.....possibly cause I talk too much? (she say's w/tilted head) It's all good I've learned to live with myself, we get along just fine...hehehe, just give us coffee and no one gets hurt!!! I had a bumper magnet sign that read that, but someone stole it, so I guess they needed it more then me? :-)

Now, back to d Superbowl, for all you fans hope your all ready for D Game!!!!!!! Got all your favorite foods and drinks, wings, snacks etc., try not to over do it. EVERYTHING IN MODERATION!! Living to 100 still d plan :) But do enjoy yourself and remember to be safe and responsible always, and if your driving home after the game make sure you knock off drinking ahead of time, or use the buddy system! Safety always but have a great time!!!

Okay before I start to ramble, lol too late, Have a Super Superbowl Sunday no matter what you do Enjoy!!!! You know I love ya, that's why I bug Ya!!!! Live Laugh Love Living to 100 Loving Sunshine Always!!!! Hugs "D" Butterfly Kisses <3 be="" d="" game="" i="" keeping="" nbsp="" on="" p.s.="" p="" tabs="" will="" wink="">"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13
Copyright 2/03/13 Donna L. Maholage aka/"D" Chatterbox
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"D" News: Words of wisdom ~~~ Baseball Anyone?

"D" News: Words of wisdom  ~~~ Baseball Anyone?

Please note this is only my opinion and I'm no expert and I'm not suggesting that any of my opinions will work for you, my life is a work in progress and an everyday adventure, but if we all share what we have learned along our journey then what's d harm? No one has to take advice or opinions, we all know about opinions everyone has one? So, with that said ~~~

If your having a bad day which we all have, don't think it's just you? It's not, life isn't all peaches and cream, and those that pretend theirs is, well frankly in my book, they are full of dog poo!! For a nicer terminology. ~~~

Here's "D" tip ~~~

Just take a step back, yes first order of business always is to take a step back and breathe, collect yourself and try to just clear your head, don't think, (this is a tough one for me), but necessary if you are going to progress in a forward positive motion, otherwise you are going to be stuck at home plate, or first base, never going to get your home run. And this is D goal, getting off home plate and eventually hitting a home run!!!! ~~~

So, think of your life like a baseball game, you are up to bat and your goal is to get off home plate and get around those bases and back to home? Okay, so you may hit a few foul balls, a few swing and a miss, and eventually you may strike out, :-/ so what, in D game of life we're not keeping score, so those rules don't apply anyway! Just an extra perk, so gotta love it, and remember the old adage, "if at first you don't succeed, try try again" ((((OK))))) So, let's give ourselves a break, the game ain't over yet!!!! "WINK"

So, try to remain positive, and know you can do this, you can and you will!!!!! There isn't anything we can't do if we put our minds to it. Focus and just breathe and keep breathing nothing happens over night and if you are looking for a quick fix, it's not going to happen!!!

Anything worth while takes hard work and effort, and work is the effort you make to get something done. No work nothing done. I have said that before. So, find a buddy a best friend someone you can depend on and trust. You will need to be able to talk to this person and trust them!! So, make sure you choose this person wisely and carefully, as you don't want to share personal stuff with someone you cannot trust! I'm just saying, and always pay it forward, remember quid pro quo ~~~

This person is Kind of your personal cheerleader, who couldn't use a cheerleader :) LOL, I have to say years ago I had no idea what a best friend was, and after painfully opening up and growing up I've learned what having a cheerleader is all about!!!! With out their support I would not be the person I am today!!!! So, let's get busy people!!!!! Do I hear some HOME RUNS COMING??? You know I love Ya, that's why I bug Ya!!!!! Ra Ra Ra!!!!! Love Hugs and Cuddles "D" Bubbly Girl "wink"
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13
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"D" Breaking News Alabama Standoff

"D" BREAKING NEWS: Alabama Standoff

Still No resolve in Alabama standoff at this time......

It breaks my heart to have to learn of another horrific crime but  through a friend and television!!! I remove myself for a couple days for personal reasons and have to hear this!!!!!!! Makes me want to just throw my television in the trash!!!!!! Makes me so ((((((ANGRY))))) but in the same token, makes me so thankful for the many friends/advocates I have that fight for all the right CAUSES AND NOT ALL THE BULLSHIT OUT THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!

When will people start to realize this WORLD is not like it USE to be!!!!!!!!! Those days are gone, they are OVER!!!!!!!! If we do not stand up for what is right and start speaking out to change what is WRONG, then nothing can or will ever change!!!!!!!!

I'm not saying we can't enjoy life, or we have to give up certain things, we all make our own choices, don't misunderstand "D" don't read into anything I say!!!!!!! I am not picking or suggesting anything!!!!! Nor am I saying everyone needs to be an advocate or start a shelter, but you can play a part in some way, get involved make a difference!!! Pass something on, pay it forward, do something for someone else, it's not always about you!!!!!! This is the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!!!! A GREAT NATION!!!! We work together, United We Stand Divided We Fall ~~~

Stop worrying about all the things in life that really don't mean anything, because in the END you CAN'T take them WITH you!!!!!! We all have choices in life and one day you are going to be faced with a choice, what choice will you make?

A brave Man by the Name of Charles Albert Poland Jr. 66 did just that, he gave his life to protect those 21 children on that bus Tuesday, as that deranged man entered that bus and demanded two boys between the ages of five and eight years old. He was shot several times and killed!!! And in the interim the gunman took a five year old boy, and now that child is being held hostage and now a VICTIM!!!!!!!!!! That man is a HERO, he stood up for something and even though he died doing it, he did the right thing!!!!! Sometimes doing the right thins means sacrifice and sometimes, we as humans are selfish even when it comes to saving a life....that man was BRAVE and in my book deserves a metal of HONOR!!!!

At this time there is still no resolve and police are still trying to negotiate with suspect Dykes. What more can I say!!!!!!!! May God be with that child and his family in their time of need, and may there be a peaceful resolve in Jesus name Amen!!!!!!!!!!!
Copyright 1/31/13 Donna L. Maholage aka/"D" Chatterbox
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http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/01/31/neighbors-ala-man-suspected-holding-child-in-standoff-say-was-threatening/

Woke up this Morning :-)

"D" News from d home front ~~~

Woke up this morning, so this is another day to be thankful for, already a busy day and its going to continue to be busy, have lots to do, but just want to pop on and let you know I'm always thinking of you all!!! ~~~

And no matter how busy we all get, let's try to remember someone somewhere, doesn't matter how small the jester you make, just make one? It's the effort you make, even a smile :-) to that unsuspected stranger, or holding the door open for someone can make all the difference, we really have no idea the impact we are making in someones life. Any act of kindness is a blessing, be the one to turn someone's frown upside down :) They may have just lost a loved one or had an argument, or are just alone, we just don't know, so just do it! It can't hurt ~~~

Now, you don't have to stick around and read them an Epic tale (((((who said that))))) Not "D" she would never do that....hehehe giggle giggle, I'm getting better at it........I'm not perfect and I can't promise anything, and if you run into me, say perhaps at Starbucks....good chance at that one, I will try to be short and to the point......LMBO Yeah right!!!!! I'm still working on that one!! Work in progress I always say, a dear friend tried and is still trying to teach me that (short and to the point) I'm getting better I think
 :-/ "wink"

 Anywho, if you can make it short and to the point, go for it, even the lonely stranger may enjoy a brief word or two, so make D effort. Pay it forward, God blesses those that bless others....Live Laugh Love and Love some more!!!!!!!!! Love Unconditionally as God Loves Us! We aren't perfect and we are never going to be perfect, just be REAL....be true to you always! ~~~

Here's D thought ~~~

Don't Just Dream Your Life Start Living Your Dream!! Anyway you want, it's simple make a plan, execute the plan one day one step at a time, even if it takes you to 100, at least you'll have a mission! A goal, Living 2/100 still D plan, Loving Sunshine always!!! Always have always will!! I Love You!!!!!!!!!! Gotta scoot!! Hugs "D" Butterfly Kisses
"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me" Philippians 4:13
Copyright 1/26/13 Donna L. Maholage AKA/"D" Chatterbox
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"D" News: SPECIAL ALERT CHILD ABUSE MUST END.....

"D" News: SPECIAL ALERT

         
 I would like to address something that is very dear to my heart, and the heart of my good friend Mary E Graziano. ~~~

Please take the time to read her POEM. Mary is a great Poet, song writer and Advocate, I personally, and as Editor in Chief of "D" News support her CAUSE and all of her hard efforts 100%....... As there is no EXCUSE FOR CHILD ABUSE ~~~

The CRIMES against Children must be stopped!!!! ~~~

SEE CHILD ABUSE? ~~~

REPORT CHILD ABUSE!!!!!!

THIS IS NOT AN OPTION!!!!!! SPEAK OUT!!! YOU JUST MAY SAVE A LIFE!!! WE ARE THEIR VOICE, WE ARE THEIR CHANCE FOR ANY FUTURE, LET'S GIVE THEM A CHANCE FOR A NORMAL HEALTHY  FUTURE!!!! STOP THE VICIOUS CYCLE NOW!!!!  UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL!!!! PASS IT ON!!!!! PAY IT FORWARD!!!!!!!!!

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!!! GOD BLESS ~~~~~


I Love You!!!!!!!!! Hugs "D" Butterfly kisses "wink"

Copyright 1/26/13 Donna L. Maholage aka/"D" Chatterbox
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Introducing: MARY'S POEM:    ((((((((HOW CAN YOU))))))))

HOW CAN YOU!!!

NEWS REPORT “A CHILD HAS DIED!!!”
Beaten black and blue, was the only abuse he knew,
His cries unanswered, no-one cared enough
How can you ignore, is there not something you can do!!!

A heart so broken, love was never felt
Only words that hurt, how her ears did sting,
Her eyes over-flowing with so many tears
Wishing an angel would sweep her away on her wings.

How can you ignore, turn and shut the door
How can you ignore, and pretend it’s not there,
How can you ignore, can’t you envision the hurt
How can you ignore, do you really not care!!!

So many screams can be heard, so sad!!!
So many intense feelings they have nowhere to run,
Afraid to be hurt, they retreat in fear
Emotional, Physical, the damage is done!!!

How can you ignore, if you see abuse happen to a child
How can you ignore, bruises so unexplained,
How can you ignore the look in their eyes
How can you ignore, their bodies so drained.

We can’t ignore the sadness they show
We can’t ignore the reports that we hear,
We can’t ignore, we can’t shut that door
Speak out!!! Reach out!!! Wipe away a tear.

NEWS REPORT “A CHILD HAS DIED!!!”

Written by Mary Graziano©
January 25, 2013
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"D" News....Thinking about Growing up..... :-/

"D" News from d home front.......

Good morning everyone another beautiful day to be thankful for!!!! I hope you all have a Fabulous Friday!!!!!! ~~~

I myself am having some of d best days ever, I will say this, these past few years, nothing seems to amaze me anymore.........Growing up has been quite the Adventure and one I am very thankful and grateful for........as I have learned much!!! ~~~

I can say this now on the subject of; Thinking about Growing up?
 :-/ A topic I have had lots of education on.....hehehe, giggle giggle, work in progress ~~~

There is nothing wrong with how and when you grow up.......as long as you eventually grown up, Yes, it would be wonderful if it all happened in the course of your lifetime....Keep in mind, some of us have had our childhoods robbed, we have been cheated out of a life, so every situation is different! I myself am making up for a lot, but, hey I'm living to 100, so I'm in no hurry, plus I'm not ever going to give up the inner child in me......are you SERIOUS?? Give D a break.....this is what keeps you YOUNG AT HEART  ~~~

As it has been said, we all have an inner child inside US, we all have one, it's in there...why keep the child hidden away, it only keeps your youth trapped inside you, (go ahead give it a try) "wink"  of course this is only D's opinion, and maybe that's why I'm such a goof, cause I really don't care what anyone thinks, if I want to run and skip, then I do, if I want to play with my grand kids or w/out lol I do, It's just me....it's "D"
 :-/ ~~~

But as a dear friend said this morning, and I quote him ~~~

"Its Principles before Personalities! ~~~ Thank you Robert

 Think about that ~~~ Principles before Personalities? WOW!!!!!! That's a great one.....Can we get so preoccupied with worrying about our own personality that we let our principles slip away from US??

Ask yourself that~~~~

I have been told, you look stupid, you act silly, you are a goof, and then I have been told, you are so kind and precious, your a doll, we love you!!!! So, whom shall I listen too? Do I care how I look? Do I care if I look silly? I'm not the most glamorous woman by far, I know that, I'm not D smartest for sure......(but in my d fense) I do clean up pretty darn good....LMBO....anywho, but I will say this, I now know my worth and I now love me for me....and I don't have to prove anything to anyone!!!!! I love God and he loves me....and I really don't care what other people think?

So with that said, if you want to live A Happy Healthy and Long Life.....then you have to start taking STEPS TO LIVE IN THE WORLD NOT OF THE WORLD....AND THEN, YOUR WORLD WILL CHANGE!!!!!!!!! You will see things in a different light, you won't care what others think, it really won't matter, and then you will see your worth!!!!!!! You are what MATTERS!!!!!!! You are Possible and with that nothing is impossible!!!!!!!!! Trust God not man...for man will let you down every time!!!!  Live Laugh Love Living 2/100 Loving Sunshine always!!!!!!!!!!!! You know I love ya, that's why I bug ya!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs "D" Butterfly Kisses  I Love You!!!!!!! Babysitting my 3 year old grandson, so gotta scoot........lol "wink"

P.S. I am not where I want to be YET ~~~ But I am NOT where I was ~~~ And for now, that is working for "D" ~~~

"I Can Do All Things Through Christ That Strengthens Me" Philippians 4:13
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Fight the good fight....Good Night!

Good Night my family & friends "D" Bubbly Girl is all tucked in & finally ready for bed!!! Be blessed be happy be true to you & never give up!! ~~~

Fight the good fight....your dreams are anything you want, it really doesn't matter as long as what your doing makes you happy, then that's all that counts!!! ~~~

Make your life worth while, we all can make a difference everyday, every way!!! Stay your course till you reach your final destination
~~~

One day one step at a time is all you can do, stay focused and do not be so easily distracted, for many will try to derail you and get you off track ~~~

You can ~ you can ~ you can ~ you will ~ you will ~ you will~

Eyes on D Prize ~~~ I LOVE YOU ~~~

Live Laugh Love & Love some more!!!! I love you!!!! Living to 100 Loving Sunshine always!!!! Always have always will!!!!!! Hugs "D" Butterfly Kisses

"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me" Philippians 4:13
Copyright 1/24/13 Donna L. Maholage
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Is Someone taking up too much Space in D head?

‎"D" News from d home front.......It's time to say Good night and hit d hay, another busy day tomorrow!!! But here's d thought for the eve....

~Remember those who want to be in your life, will make an effort, those that don't won't.....We all get busy but it only takes a moment to acknowledge someone, to make the effort~

One doesn't always have to make the first move? Think about that.....maybe it's time to stop doing all D work!!! Let them GO!!!! With technology today at it's greatest levels, smart phones, face time, text, skype, tango, FB message, need I say more?

~You can love them, want them, need them, care for them, but stop stressing over them, they don't deserve your time, they don't deserve to take up space in your head, causing you undo STRESS, and STRESS causes you to be unhealthy~

Give that space to someone or something much more worthy!!!!! You and your body will thank you for it...trust me on this....You are so worth it!!!

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!!!!!!!!! P.S. Now go start Living your DREAM!!!!!!! One day one step at a time ~ We got this ~ Love and Hugs "D" Butterfly Kisses ♥ ♥
"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me" Philippians 4:13
Copyright 1/22/13 Donna L. Maholage
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Shooting at Lone Star College Houston, Tx North Campus

"D" News Special Alert: Sadly Another tragedy involving a shooting! Lone Star College at Houton Tx North Campus at appx 12:52 Pm CT. Reports are confirming and saying; there has been a dispute between students, one maybe two people produced a gun! Note, this is a NO gun policy College, the college is now under lock down at this time, and evacuating....also a couple of students got caught in the cross fire, there are reports that say a person was seen getting away into the woods! There are patients in the hospital with multiple gun shot wounds, and possibly injuries can be very serious, unconfirmed at this time......They are not sure if one of the patients is the shooter, It is at this time considered an active shooting, it is also unclear if more than one shooter is involved....More details are coming in.....

I would like to add, there is a very fine line between living in the world and becoming of the world! As these economic time get harder and times are changing, We as individuals need to start examining what is truly important in our lives! My heart goes out to all the people involved, and may God be with all the victims and their families in their time of need. God Bless  Donna L. Maholage aka/"D"
http://www.myfoxhouston.com/story/20649755/breaking-news

"D" Cake Pop Adventure Live at D's House.....

"D" Cake pop Adventure......Live at "D" house, it's not as easy as it looks!! LOL, but they tasted better then they looked, hmmm I believe the video/pic of the finished cake pop is coming soon! Anywho, d grand kids loved them.....have a great night, be happy be blessed be true to you, and Never Give Up Your Dreams!!!! I'm going to watch the new season of The Following w/Kevin 

Bacon....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 ♥ ♥ Night nite...

http://youtu.be/0X3JFouZfH8

"D" News from d home front...Do Kids Sleep anymore........LOL

"D" News from d home front.......Question of D evening?
 Do Kids sleep anymore?????????

Grand-kids still ((((((playing)))))) Nana thinking ((((((sleep)))))))) What's wrong with this picture? LOL, Any-who, one would think they would be sleeping in tomorrow, but heck no........they'll all be up at 7 am..........playing again and wanting breakfast, me I'll be wanting sleep, but instead I'll be headed straight for D coffee.....to start d day, so w/that said I will have to wrap this up....hehehe, you are all so lucky when those kids are here, as lil d would say, hurry it up Nan....oh on the way to Starbucks today, She got me....for saying a bad word.....I slipped with the OH S....., and she said Nana I'm going to put that on D news...now C'mon.......really? Really? I said to her.....I'm sorry, it was an accident, some one almost ran us off D road, she said, "yes, I am making a note of that" I was like, Why? She says so serious...to me...."cause...we need to tell all your friends...on d news".....Containing myself,  (tears rolling down my cheek) right about that second....I just wanted to reach back and give her a BIG FAT BUTTERFLY KISS  Even though I had just realized what d little monster I was creating, ;) she is so much like me it's scary........."wink"

Well, Good night everyone, sleep in peace and be blessed be happy be true to you, and never give up!!!!!! Dream your Dreams, your dreams belong to you!!!!! DREAM BIG AND DREAM OUT LOUD!!!!! PRESS ON STAY YOUR COURSE!!!! EYES ON D PRIZE!!!!!!!!! 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 1/19/13 Donna L. Maholage Aka/"D" Chatterbox
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"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.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/

"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/

What??? I'm Not at the Beach in my bikini.....

"D" News from d home front...It's another beautiful Sunny day in Florida and I'm still wishing I were at D Beach....in my bikini working on D tan, but, I'm not :-/ Any-who, tonight my bestD and I are going to see our friend Lisa sing, and have some much needed, girls time out :)  You ever have one of those weeks, that just seem to never end? One thing after another, learning new stuff...etc.... Well, this has been just that....actually, it's been never ending months to say d least....but, every cloud has a silver lining? Hmmm.....I think I got that right? Oh, well you get d point...."wink" So, here's D thought for today:  Never be to busy to stop and take a moment from your busy day, to remember someone less fortunate, even if it's just to lend a helping hand, or a kind word, pay it forward!!! Even if your having a bad day, just take a break from your routine, step aside from what your doing, breaks up the monotony, just as easy as it is to get angry, it is just as easy to, stop and think before you speak....because as we know, there are always going to be people who are going to try and bring you down, ruin your day!!!! The old adage says; Misery loves company, But you are just going to have to SMILE :-) be the Bigger Person, Pray for them, because they know not what they do, and walk away, before you SMACK D CRAP out of them....JK...before they steal you peace, is what I meant to say!!! Oops :-/ Trials and tribulations people....we live in the WORLD not of the WORLD "WINK" It's all good, You know I love ya, that's why I bug Ya!!!! So, hope you all have an enjoyable weekend, stay safe in all your journeys, treat others as you want to be treated! 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.....((((((RUN))))) RUN Like Heck!!!!! LOL ;) 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 1/12/13 Donna L. Maholage
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"D" News d news....Thinking too much (((((NO))))))

"D" News from d home front....well earlier this eve, I made my usual trip to Starbucks....and yes I was D Bubbly Girl....then I ((((((((NO)))))))) Yes.............boring............went to Walmart.........I know......big adventure......but here me out, I was thinking, I know pretty scary thought....LOL....I decided to make a homemade pie....but after carefully weighing D facts, thinking this through......D light bulb goes off :-/ hmmm do I even really want to do this, I'm probably not even going to eat it.....hmmm, still thinking....what a mess I'm going to have, hmmmm still thinking...geez I really can't even bake pies all that good anyway, hmmm, but it's fun to try new things, right? Mind you, I'm by myself, talking to d self....nothing new "wink" Now, standing in the baking Isle, looking all discombobulated, I give this some serious consideration, (tilted head and all) big (((((((sigh)))))) and within, all of about 10 seconds....LOL I grabbed D cart and I scoot over to the frozen section and I choose a Mrs. Smith's Pre~Baked Dutch Apple Pie.....and get this.....Just like I baked it myself, in 30 mins or less ;) and @ 11:53 PM tonight my house smelled like I had been baking for hours...but, I'm sure if you asked say.....Paula Deen, Yikes :-O she would be, Like shame on "D" :( and for the sake of good sportsmanship, one weekend soon grand-kids and all, I am going to attempt to bake a real apple pie...or any pie for that matter, but until then, will just have to wait till D next Big Adventure.....Just kidding.....or am I...probably not....LOL it's a curse!!! :-/ Oh well......Now, see what thinking too much started? Anywho, please feel free to bug me too, with your BIG adventures from time to time....or any Fun stories, bring it to D table, I want you to share your News....with my news....email your Fun or wild or crazy adventures...to realistwriter@aol.com You know I love Ya, that's why I bug Ya!!!!! Live Laugh Love and Love some more!!!! Living to 100 loving Sunshine Always!!!!! P.S. I Love You!!!!! Always have always will!!!!!! God Bless and Good Night!!!! Hugs "D" Butterfly Kisses ♥ ♥
Copyright 1/12/13 Donna L. Maholage aka/"D" Chatterbox
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