Sunday, December 21, 2008

Kids make the world happier

Have you noticed that children seem happier lately?

Maybe it's just me but it seems that everywhere I go lately, the kids just seem happier. I just thought I would ask because it struck me as pleasantly odd.

In times of a changing president and economic challenges, it's nice to feel the positive energy coming from the ground up. And by ground, I mean the 2 foot tall bundles of joy that hobble around and smile at us 5 feet plus giants who often forget the simple joys of life as we try to make a living and create wealth while still maintaining harmony in our bodies, bank accounts and souls.

Now, I am not normally one to praise kids like this. I run past the Baby's R Us stores like it's emitting the plague. But lately, it just feels like the air is a little lighter. I hope you feel it too.

So here I am, back to work on a football Sunday and just thought I would share my happy thought.

Best wishes to you and yours this holiday season,
Angela

p.s. I came across this cute picture on a website and thought it was cute. I don't know the kids or photographer since I lost the link ages ago. Woops.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Step into the modern world - TV Box and Cell Phone Registration

If you're like me and live with only a cell phone and/or haven't yet upgraded to a modern TV, then these links are for you.

Get your TV Converter Box Coupon already. They'll mail you the coupon.
TV Converter Box Coupon Program website
TV Converter Box https://www.dtv2009.gov/

Reverse 911 for Cell Phones - San Diego
If you live in San Diego, you need to register your Cell Phone for Emergency situations. Let's put the Homeland Security Office to good use. We are paying for them to be there.
San Diego Reverse 911 http://www.sandiego.gov/ohs/reverse911/index.shtml

ICE your cell phone
On your Cell Phone, you should have your top emergency contact(s) listed in your Contacts under ICE, which stands for In Case of Emergency. I have mine listed as ICE Mom and ICE Daniel. I know if one person is not available, the other is. If you are unconscious, wasted or otherwise impaired and smart enough to have your cell phone on you, the EMTs and doctors can more easily contact people who know you if you have an ICE number listed. You can also put it on the outside of your phone, but that's totally up to you. You can get a cool ICE sticker for two bucks at Ice Sticker.com. Just make sure you put your ICE in your Contacts.

Peace and love,
Angela