A little joy for today

Now It's Time To Buy GM Products

2008-07-25T14:36:00.000-07:00

General Motors has just announced that they will extend a discount to non-employees in order to boost their sales.A Great Incentive for people who were pondering if they should buy now or wait later.

The American economy sure could use a boost.

Marie

buy a car

2008-07-23T15:56:00.000-07:00

Absolutely brilliant

A Fantastic Happy News For A Toddler And His Family

2008-07-18T14:16:00.000-07:00

Thanks to today's medical science, news couldn't be better for
Little Carter and his family.

Carter got himself a new ear and will be getting another one very soon.

This qualifies for my HAPPY NEWS section.

Marie

happy news

We Need More Happy News

2008-07-15T05:24:00.000-07:00

Happy News

Just googled the expression "Happy News"
and found 50,200,000 links for that search.

Then I googled "Bad News" and found 70,800,000 for bad news
for that expression.

So, if my calculations are right we have a deficit of
good news of 20,600,000.

That's MILLIONS and MILLIONS of good news that we must
create to cover this deficit and make the world a happier place.

So, I am asking you, my readers ,to tell me about your good news and
spread joy all over the planet.

Let's share them with the world!
Let's make the world a happier place.

Marie

happy news

An Easy Way To MakeMoney Online

2008-07-14T13:02:00.000-07:00

make money online

How Do You Determine Success?

2008-07-14T05:08:00.000-07:00

Success in life is determined by your ability to go from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.
~ Winston Churchill~

A No Brainer For My Son

2008-07-13T10:42:00.000-07:00

Are you able to delay gratification in order to get big rewards down the road? A No Brainer For My Son

I asked that question to my son and after looking at the math, it was a no brainer.
Like he said "I lived pretty well before the Iphone, I don't see why I should commit myself to pay an enormous amount of money over 3 years for the newest gadget. I much
rather invest that money instead and REALLY enjoy myself down the road."

And, one doesn't have to wait 45 years to get the rewards.
Any good saving plan right now will get you a pretty decent living in a few decades.

What are your thoughts on this topic?

IPhone

Marie

A Handy Dandy Little Calculator

2008-07-13T10:22:00.000-07:00

This morning I was playing with this neat little compound interest calculator.

It's sure is fun to see what would happen with your money over the years if you invested it wisely instead of buying the latest gadgets that come on the market every time you turn around.
Calculator

Marie

gadget

Think You Have A Problem With Procrastination?

2008-07-13T04:47:00.000-07:00

I thought I was "the great procrastinator" but I guess I've been eclipsed by this guy.

Any one of my readers having this procrastination problem?

Marie

Gotta Get My Stuff Done

procrastination

Cute Sign Spotted On The Web

2008-07-12T16:01:00.000-07:00

Keep Your Eyes On Your Kids

A Very Wise Thought From Buddha

2008-07-05T09:37:00.000-07:00

Buddha once said" More than those who hate you,
more than all your enemies, an undisciplined mind does greater harm."

Marie

mind

Doing My Part In Feeding Hungry People

2008-06-25T05:22:00.000-07:00

I just learned a few new words and fed someone with a bowl of rice just by playing a game. Check it out. It's addictive.

Also, check this new video showing where the rice is going.
Video

Marie

rice

Peace With Cake: Ending Emotional Eating: How your iPod can help you take control of emotional eating

2008-04-05T08:50:00.000-07:00

Peace With Cake: Ending Emotional Eating: How your iPod can help you take control of emotional eating

Meme

2008-03-27T15:08:00.000-07:00

I like to "take" things from other blogs. I got this meme from Worldman. I like it. And by looking at it, you will discover more or "new" things about me. What about you?

1. What time did you get up this morning? 6:30AM
2. Diamonds or pearls? None
3. Last movie you saw in the theater? The Runaway Bride (hated it by the way.
4. What is/are your favorite TV shows? Lou Dobbs + Biographies
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Peanut Butter Toast/coffee
6. What is your middle name? Huguette
7. What food do you dislike?Can't think of any right now
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Andre Rieu
9. What kind of car do you drive? N/A
10. Favorite sandwich? Home cooked chicken/mayo/sweet and sour rye bread
11. What characteristics do you despise? Hypocrisie
12. Favorite item of clothing? Jeans and T-shirts
13. If you could go anywhere in the world for a vacation, where would you go?Haiti to see with my own eyes what's going on.
14. What color is your bathroom? lavender
15. Favorite brand of clothing? None
16. Where would you want to retire? Right where I am today-Canada
17. Most memorable birthday? 21.
18. Favorite sport to watch? None, I can't stand watching sports
19. Furthest place you are sending this to? Australia
20. Who do you expect to respond? My blog friends
21. Person you expect to respond first? worldman
22. Favorite saying? Who owns the building? You or the Casino?
23. When is your birthday? November
24. Are you a morning person or a night person? Very early morning
25. What is your shoe size? 8
26. Pets? Terrified of anything with 4 legs.
27. What did you want to be when you were little? A Translater
28. What are you today? Retired Bookeeper
29. What is your favorite candy? Mazurpan
30. Your favorite flower? Impatiens
31.What is a day on the calendar you are really looking forward to? November 7
32. What are you listening to right now? Andre Rieu
33. What was the last thing you ate? Chicken
34. Do you wish on stars? No
35. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Yellow
36. What is your pet peeve? People pushing you to get in the subway or bus
37. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My sister
38. Do you like the person/people you are sending this onto? Yes
39. Favorite soft drink? diet cola
40. Favorite restaurant? none at the moment
41. Hair Color? light brown
42. Favorite day of the year? weekday.
43. What was your favorite toy as a child? xylophone
44. Summer or winter? Summer and early spring
45. Hugs or kisses? not too big on this
46. Chocolate or vanilla? Vanilla
47. Do you want your blog friends to carry this on? Indeed, oui
48. When was the last time you cried? Mom's funeral
49. What is under your bed? Dust bunnies
50. Who is the friend you've had the longest? My husband.
51. What did you do last night? Watched The Vanderbilt biography and read.
53. What are you afraid of? animals
54. How many keys on your key ring? 2
55. How many years at your current job? N/A
56. Favorite day of the week? Monday
57. How many states have you lived in? 2 provinces (in my country)
58. Do you make friends easily? Yes
59. How many folks will you send this to? As many as possible.

Now, it's your turn.

Marie

The Joy Of Reading

2008-03-27T10:05:00.000-07:00

The Literacy Site has given away more than 1 million books already thanks to the surfers who took the time to go to their site and just do a simple click.
On March 26th,2008 alone, 1398 books were provided.

Let's join together and do a daily click to help poor kids to know the joy of reading.

Give The Joy Of Reading

Marie

Learn And Feed

2008-03-26T15:06:00.000-07:00

I just learned a few new words and fed someone with a bowl of rice just by playing a game. Check it out. It's addictive.

Marie

rice

A Bit Too Much

2008-03-25T09:30:00.000-07:00

A Bit Too Much

I bet you $100.00 that if the owner of this mansion had to clean it, he wouldn't

have bought it in the first place.

What's your take on all this extravagance?

Marie

A Very Wise Thought

2008-02-26T09:11:00.000-08:00

EDUCATION

Nations have recently been led to borrow billions for war;
no nation has ever borrowed largely for education.
Probably, no nation is rich enough to pay for both war and civilization.
We must make our choice; we cannot have both.

-Abraham Flexner-

Obviously President Bush made the WRONG CHOICE.
Unfortunately the American people will pay a humongous price
for this bad choice.

Marie

President Bush

education

Exciting News About Emily Bear

2008-02-10T08:20:00.000-08:00

Let's Listen To Old Ben When It Comes To Spending

2008-02-10T07:37:00.000-08:00

You may think, perhaps, that a little tea, or a little punch
now and then, diet a little more costly, clothes a little
finer, and a little more entertainment now and then can be no
great matter but remember what Poor Richard says "Many a little
makes a mickle; beware of little expense for a small leak will
sink a great ship."

- Benjamin Franklin-

Marie
frugal

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Is He Or Is She Your True Valentine?

2008-02-08T09:27:00.000-08:00

Remember this on Valentine's Day.

No man or woman is worth your tears,
and the one who is, won’t make you cry.

Marie

Valentine's Day

Problem With Procrastination Anyone?

2008-01-15T14:18:00.000-08:00

I thought I was "the great procrastinator" but I guess I've been eclipsed by this guy.

Any one of my readers having this procrastination problem?

Marie

Gotta Get My Stuff Done

procrastination

A Few Wise Words From Old Franklin

2008-01-13T11:46:00.000-08:00

On the subject of spending, it's interesting to note what Benjamin Franklin
thought of the topic. Of course, it was written in his earlier years, he was much more liberal with his money later on.

You may think, perhaps, that a little tea, or a little punch now and then, diet a little more costly, clothes a little finer, and a little more entertainment now and then can be no great matter but remember what Poor Richard says "Many a little
makes a mickle; beware of little expense for a small leak will sink a great ship."
- Benjamin Franklin-

A child and a fool imagine twenty shillings
and twenty years can never be spent.
-Benjamin Franklin-

Marie
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Benjamin Franklin

This Just In!

2008-01-12T15:21:00.000-08:00

LATEST NEWS ABOUT EMILY BEAR:

December 26, 2007
Emily Bear was just nominated for a 2008 Chicago Music Award for Most Talented Kid under 12 !! Congratulations Emily and Good Luck!

Marie

Emily Bear

Completely Smitten With Andre Rieu

2008-01-10T10:49:00.000-08:00

Who are you smitten with? Don't be shy, tell us.

Marie

Andre Rieu