Yesterday, the temperatures were predicted to scream into the lower 40s. That was the highest temperature predicted for the week, so off I went to pull out Christmas decorations.
After dragging about 10 boxes from the attic, I sorted the 4 or so that held outside decorations.
Sorting those decorations, I started trimming the door and the stairs and finally moving to the icicle lights that we hang from our gutters. (Read the rest of this entry »)
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As reported last year, The one laptop per child program is offering their Give a laptop, Get a laptop incentive. The computers aren’t normally available to the general public, however, during the Christmas season, you can both purchase one for the program and get one for yourself for $399.00. To make things, even easier, you can now purchase the item through Amazon.com.
One Laptop per Child XO Laptop (Give a Laptop, Get a Laptop)
Truthfully, the road was steep for any Republican candidate. While I’m still disappointed that a Democrat was elected, I am not sad or uninspired by this historic day. All of us, both Democrat and Republican want what is best for our country. Albeit, I prefer the Republican path.
Amazing, an African American President Elect. I honestly didn’t know if it was possible.
Let us pledge to judge our next President by his actions and not his race. I still hear far to many racial whisperings to make me comfortable that we have overcome our prejudices. In my lifetime, we have moved as a country from race riots to this historic day. I hope that by the time my children are my age that the thought of discussing race has left our minds.
Mr Obama, good luck, and may God keep you safe.
