Yes, I'm going to be moving into the house I used to rent. It's such a nice place!! The rent is only $800 a month, the house is huge, it has a pool, I love the place!!!

So I'm moving Feb 1. I have found a roommate, it's a friend from work who works a different schedule than I have, so we would rarely be at home at the same time. He's a clean freak, and very responsible.

I'm so excited about this!!!

1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the holiday spirit. In fact, if you see carrots,leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.

2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine single-malt scotch, it's rare. In fact, it's even rarer than single-malt scotch. You can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnog-aholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's the Holidays!

3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano . Repeat.

4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk, or whole cream & butter. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.

5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a holiday party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?

6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.

7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never goi ng to see them again.

8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or, if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?

9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.

10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Reread tips; start over, but hurry, those New Year resolutions are just around the corner.

Today, I got an email from my former landlord. He has a house I used to rent that will be coming available in a few weeks, and wanted to know if I was interested. It's a huge 3 bedroom, 2 bath, family room, fireplace in living room, garage, enclosed porch in back, nice yard, citrus trees, and did I mention the POOL!!!!! It was really reasonable rent before, and if it still is, I think I will go for it!! I'll probably need a roommate, but that would be ok. It's just such a great house!!! And did I mention the POOL!!!! Oh I hope the rent hasn't gone up too much!!!

Dear Children,

It has come to my attention that many of you are upset that folks are taking My name out of the season. Maybe you've forgotten that I wasn't actually born during this time of the year and that it was some of
your predecessors who decided to celebrate My birthday on what was actually a time of pagan festival. Although I do appreciate being remembered anytime.

How I personally feel about this celebration can probably be most easily understood by those of you who have been blessed with children of your own. I don't care what you call the day. If you want to
celebrate My birth just, GET ALONG AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER. Now, having said that let Me go on.

If it bothers you that the town in which you live doesn't allow a scene depicting My birth, then just get rid of a couple of Santas and snowmen and put in a small Nativity scene on your own front lawn. If all My followers did that there wouldn't be any need for such a scene on the town square because there would be many of them all around town.

Stop worrying about the fact that people are calling the tree a holiday tree, instead of a Christmas tree. It was I who made all trees. You can & may remember Me anytime you see any tree. Decorate a grape vine if you wish: I actually spoke of that one in a teaching explaining who I am in relation to you &what each of our tasks were. If you have forgot that one, look up John 15: 1- 8.

If you want to give Me a present in remembrance of My birth here is my wish list. Choose something from it:

1. Instead of writing protest letters objecting to the way My birthday is being celebrated, write letters of love and hope to soldiers away from home. They are terribly afraid and lonely this time of year. I know, they tell Me all the time.

2. Visit someone in a nursing home. You don't have to know them personally. They just need to know that someone cares about them.

3. Instead of writing George complaining about the wording on the cards his staff sent out this year, why don't you write and tell him that you'll be praying for him and his family this year. Then follow up.
It will be nice hearing from you again.

4. Instead of giving your children a lot of gifts you can't afford and they don't need, spend time with them. Tell them the story of My birth, and why I came to live with you down here. Hold them in your arms and remind them that I love them.

5. Pick someone that has hurt you in the past and forgive him or her.

6. Did you know that someone in your town will attempt to take their own life this season because they feel so alone and hopeless? Since you don't know who that person is, try giving everyone you meet a warm smile it could make the difference. Also, you might consider supporting the local Hot-Line: they talk with people like that every day.

7. Instead of nit picking about what the retailer in your town calls the holiday, be patient with the people who work there. Give them a warm smile and a kind word. Even if they aren't allowed to wish you a
"Merry Christmas" that doesn't keep you from wishing them one. Then stop shopping there on Sunday. If the store didn't make so much money on that day they'd close and let their employees spend the day at home with their families.

8. If you really want to make a difference, support a missionary, especially one who takes My love &Good News to those who have never heard My name. You may already know someone like that.

9. Here's a good one. There are individuals & whole families in your town who not only will have no "Christmas" tree, but neither will they have any presents to give or receive. If you don't know them (and I suspect you don't) buy some food &a few gifts &give them to the Marines, the Salvation Army or some other charity which believes in Me & they will make the delivery for you.

10. Finally if you want to make a statement about your belief in and loyalty to Me, then behave like a Christian. Don't do things in secret that you wouldn't do in My presence. Let people know by your
actions that you are one of mine.

P.S ~ Don't forget; I am God and can take care of Myself. Just love Me &do what I have told you to do. I'll take care of all the rest. Check out the list above &get to work; time is short. I'll help you, but the ball is now in your court. And do have a most blessed Christmas with all those whom you love and remember.

I LOVE YOU.........Jesus

Ok, so here I am in sunny Southern Arizona. Why do I think I want a blog? I have no clue.

If there is a picture with my name, it's my little doggie, Gracie.

I guess this is just random thoughts, being typed out, for the world to read and judge!!

I'm a copper miner, driving one of the massive monster trucks at an open pit copper mine. Unusual for a woman? Not really. We have several where I work. I'm also a member and steward for one of our unions.

Life is really nutso lately, and I think I need to vent a little. Parents are elderly, older brother wants "my help" but in reality only wants me to agree with him and help him with his ideas involving parents.

There is a MUCH younger man at work who is hitting on me. Yes, I'm female, but he is 15 years younger!! I mean really!!!!!

I'm thinking of moving soon. Still in the same town, but there's a possibility I may move to where I lived before. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

I do have 3 doggies, and they are wonderful reminders that life is good and all is well. I also have kids and grandkids who are great reminders that life is good.

I guess I've rambled long enough.

Frankie