Alot of you have said you have tried to post comments and you can't. Well I went in the "backroom" and I think I fixed it so try try try again! I love that you want to participate!
Isn't this fun??!!
If you still have a problem please send me an email so I can figure out how to fix it!
Thanks
xo
Friday, October 31, 2008
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Trick or Treat
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Same Kind of Different As Me
But SO WHAT IF HE IS? I’ve got news for you folks, the country that my grandmother or mother or even myself was born into is not the same country we live in today. Do we all know that there are thousands of peaceful, normal-functioning Muslims practicing their faith in our own country all around us? It’s not the craziest idea. Now I’m not a Muslim but I’m probably not the same religion as all of you either. But I’m still alright, right??Times have changed and we must change as well. If we don’t we will fail as a nation of people. Maybe “CHANGE” isn’t the best word to use right now but we have to be OPEN to new things.
It’s called Same Kind of Different As Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore.
I urge you all to go out and buy this book right away. You can thank me later.For those of you in my family, just wait….this is your Christmas gift :)
It is a true story of two very different people who’s lives remarkably intertwine and how it changes them and their surroundings. A homeless, illiterate black man and wealthy white art dealer become the best of friends with the guidance of one stubborn woman and, of course, God. And in the meantime, they do remarkable things for their community. This book is teaching me about not judging people, about trusting and having faith. Imagine if we all lived our life like that……..
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Hey Good Lookin' ! Whatcha Got Cookin'?
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Habitat/Harbordocks
John and I volunteered at The Habitat for Humanity/Harbordocks Thanksgiving Event last year and it was so fun!
I busted out my old Great Wall of China skills...hee hee hee ( I use to wait tables at a chinese joint called the Great Wall !)
Anywho, we had a blast, met some wonderful people, and ....GAVE BACK!
Oh and by the way the food is awesome. They feed you after your shift so SWEET, you don't have to cook!!
We're doing it again this year. Wanna do it???
Get your whole family involved.
Guess what?! It will make you feel good!!!!!!! :)
Contact christy@habitatfwb.org
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Habitat For Humanity
Come Volunteer!!
Thanksgiving at Harbor Docks with Okaloosa Habitat for Humanity
Okaloosa County Habitat for Humanity is opening the volunteer schedule for our annual Thanksgiving Day fundraiser at Harbor Docks. Each year Charles Morgan, owner of Harbor Docks, offers free Thanksgiving dinner to the community. Partnering with Charles, Habitat recruits volunteers to act as the wait staff for the entire day.
As year's progress we make adjustments on how the event is brought together. We have begun offering sit-down seating vs. a buffet line, which offered guest a more enjoyable expierence.
Also, this year we will be providing five volunteers for three days from 9 AM - 1 PM prior to the actual Thanksgiving event to help prepare food. Ms. Jones, the head cook, would appreciate the helping hands from our volunteers.
SHIFTS
Monday, 11/24
9:00 - 1:00 - 2 OPENINGS
Tuesday, 11/25
9:00 - 1:00 - 2 OPENINGS
Wednesday, 11/26
9:00 - 1:00 - 1 OPENING
Thanksgiving Day, 11/27
9:30 - 1:30 - 37 OPENINGS
1:00 - 5:00 - 43 OPENINGS
4:30 - 8:30 - 43 OPENINGS
Please email me your shift preference, contact phone number for that day and t-shirt size. All positions are filled on a first come, first serve basis.
We are looking forward to another Thanksgiving together, hope you can join us.
Sincerely,
Christy JonesOkaloosa County Habitat for Humanity
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GIVE THANKS - THANKS GIVING
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Caring and Sharing Thanksgiving Baskets
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FOOD DRIVE this Sunday
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Thank you all!
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
Bessie Mae
I have to give a big shout out to Bessie Mae for introducing me to the wide world of blogging!
Thanks Bess!
Loves it!
Visit Bess at Lucky Dog Love over there to your right!
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Holy Cow!
WOW! Thanks for all you folks that brought groceries for Caring and Sharing down to Tracery today!
It's only like noon and I've got six huge bags here!
Thanks!
Seeeee doesn't giving feel goooooooood!!!!!!!
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Dragonfly Book Club
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Be Love For All
Speaking of Be Love....
Check THIS out!!!
www.beloveforall.org
Courtesy of the brilliant duo that I am proud to call my peeps, Kyle and KamGi Finch
Oh and besides the amazing message, they have awesome t-shirts! Gitcha one!!
Peace and Love,
Krissi
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Friday, October 24, 2008
Caring and Sharing
PEOPLE we need food! Caring and Sharing needs you!!!!!
There are so many people right here in Walton County that are in dire need of food!
Caring and Sharing provides assistance to families in need and they desperately need basic food items and diapers. They usually see about 6 families a day and now they are seeing about 20. Their shelves are empty. They are turning people away!
We're talking about basic food items! We need your help!!!!
Please please please get in involved!!! Spend an extra $10 or $20 at the grocery this week!!
Their most needed items are :
peanut butter
jelly
grits
canned beans
canned veggies
canned fruit
pasta
spaghetti sauce
fruit juice
canned soup
Ramen noodles
canned beef stew
any size diapers
Please feel free to drop off any groceries at
Tracery
72 Main St
Rosemary Beach
and I will take them to Caring and Sharing.
Thank you!!!!!
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Same Kind of Different As Me
My life over the last 2 years has changed significantly as I have had some very positive influences pass through and for that I am very grateful.
Some things have been on my mind and heart for sometime now. I have been praying about it and spending a lot of time thinking about it.
For some reason I’ve been led to write it down and share it.
In the recent weeks of what has become a bitter presidential race, there have been so many comments, interviews, emails, quotes about Barack Obama being a Muslim….and it just got me thinking…..
SO WHAT if he is?
He’s not and I’m not going into great length about how I know he’s not (maybe that will be my next blog).
Times have changed and we must change as well. If we don’t we will fail as a nation of people. Maybe “CHANGE” isn’t the best word to use right now but we have to be OPEN to new things.
This blog of mine here is not about Barack Obama. It is not about Democrats or Republicans, Whites, Chinese, or Blacks, Muslims, Baptists or Buddhists, Homosexuals or Heterosexuals.
It is about humankind.
It is about compassion, kindness and love.
It is about giving and loving and being better.
It is about accepting people regardless of the color of their skin or the religion they practice or the sex they choose to love, but rather what is in their heart.
…And about actually taking the time to see what is in other people’s hearts….
I just finished a book that is changing the way I live my life every single day. It’s not the latest and greatest self-help book or the trendiest new thing………..
I urge you all to go out and buy this book right away. You can thank me later.
For those of you in my family, just wait….this is your Christmas gift :)
This is truly a life-changing book, but it's not just about the book for me. It's the message. It's the same message that's been whispered in my ear so often lately to get out and DO MORE and be better! When you're heart and mind are open to receive, you will be amazed at what will come your way. This book came my way at a time when I was so open and searching and boy did I need to receive this message!!!
It is a true story of two very different people who’s lives remarkably intertwine and how it changes them and their surroundings. A homeless, illiterate black man and wealthy white art dealer become the best of friends with the guidance of one stubborn woman and, of course, God. And in the meantime, they do remarkable things for their community. This book is teaching me about not judging people, about trusting and having faith. Imagine if we all lived our life like that……..
I want to share one review from this book that sums it up best just so you can get it:
“The most inspirational and emotionally gripping story of faith, fortitude, and friendship I have ever read. A powerful example of the healing, restorative power of forgiveness and the transformational, life changing power of love.”
- Mark Clayman, Executive Producer of the Pursuit of Happyness
We are all very, very different. I am different than my mother and father, I am different than very close friends of mine. I am different than my husband. But I still love them all so very much. I still respect them and admire them. Differences don’t make us “weird” as I have been called… differences simply make us DIFFERENT. We have got to find a way to love each other, to live with each other and to communicate with each other amidst all of our differences. We have got to find ways to expand our hearts and minds and change the way we live our lives every single day…the judgements, the predjudices, the mistrusts . Every single one of us needs to stop right now at this moment and think about how we MUST better understand the dire importance of the way we treat others. Take a minute and think about it and re-join me in a few……..
I want my children to grow up in a household and surrounding family where there are no boundaries on color, race, religion, sexual orientation, etc. I want them to learn to love all people and to be kind and I want to continue to learn as I grow everyday because I am finding out that I really don’t know as much as I sometimes think I do. But I’m open to learning and talking and sharing with others. So that’s why I’ve invited you to my blog.
I’d like to challenge you all…. to… each day, be open to one thing that you hear or read or see that is “different” than what you believe in. Think about it, pray about it, meditate on it or do whatever you do and see how you feel. And then pass the good stuff along…. maybe share it with someone else.
Live your life as an example.
Let “your life be your message”.
“Be the change you wish to see in this world”.
Be love.
“Life is short and we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those who travel with us so be quick to love and make haste to be kind.
May the blessings of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit be upon you always.”
Please read every word of this. Re-read it. Read it again tomorrow…
Until next time…
One Love,
K
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Hola people! Welcome to my BLOG!!!!!
Hey guys!
I’ve decided to share something with you!
I’ve gotta tell you – some great things are going on in my life!
I recently read a book that has inspired me to reach out to people. (More on that later!)
So I’ve started this blog … “A Day in The Life…”
http://www.adayinthelifeofyouandme.blogspot.com/
You know me, I always have something to say! So instead of having all this stuff crammed into this pretty little head of mine, driving me crazy, I've started writing these thoughts down. Just to clear my head...just to minimize the chaos going on in there. Then I started thinking... I've got some pretty neat things to talk about....if someone would just listen ;)
So , my girlfriend ( who was probably just tired of listening ..hee hee) suggested I start a blog! Bess, you are BRILLZ!
So get ready folks because we are about to have a good time! Instead of inundating you with all my emails of interesting articles, thoughts and funnies, I’m gonna post them here. And you can visit me everyday! And you can share my blog with other people! How great is that?! Somedays it might be silly and some days it might be serious so don't be freaked out.
More importantly, I hope to use this as a tool to share and invite you to participate in some things I’m involved in and to help motivate more of you to GET INVOLVED and REACH OUT!
So welcome to my spot! My place to get it all out…..I hope you enjoy the ride and if nothing else may it provoke an interesting, positive conversation with yourself, your co-workers or your family & friends that maybe you wouldn’t have normally had.
Put me in your “favorites” …..I sure hope I am ;)
You can visit me anytime you’d like…. or not. You can blog with me….or not. You can agree with me… or not. You can laugh with me... or not.
I just ask you to be open.
Peace and Love,
KSF
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