Don’t have to give any thought to that one: The Bible, without a doubt. Other than that, Norman Vincent Peale’s “Power of Positive Thinking” helped me a great deal because as a child, I was very shy. I read and reread that book - it brought me out of my shell. I enjoy books of all kinds - historical, novels, biographies and auto-bios are among my favorites. Some of the books that you ladies posted are among my most loved reads. Also, thank you for a great list for my summer reading.

How wonderful to read all of these amazing accounts. They are really comforting. Makes the future worth looking into.

Dorothy, distribution is indeed a concern. Case in point being Myanmar(Burma) and the recent cyclone killing thousands and leaving 1 million homeless. Their govt. is still refusing aid from U.S. Thanks ladies, for the great information. For several years I have eaten chicken and fish, avoiding red meat whenever possible. I haven’t grown six legs yet, however I find all of this alarming. In spite of everything, I seem to be in excellent health. What is a body to do? Outside of organics, is anything safe to eat?

suzanne, that verse was given to me by my daughter. I love it, too. The experience you shared about your first husband is amazing. Probably not many people would believe that your experience or mine really happened. I have shared my experience with my family and they all believe me. But if no one else did, I know it’s true. I’m happy that someone else had the joy that you and I have known.

So many of you ladies have posted painful thoughts and memories. No one can understand the loss except those who love them. My brother is in a home with this heart-wrenching disease. It’s so devastating. They look but don’t see - that vacant look. My brother socializes with the other ladies at the home, thinking they are his wife. Did you read Sandra Day O’Connors poignant article in the news where her husband, suffering from alzheimers, fell in love with another lady/patient at the home. When Sandra O visits him, she must endure the pain of seeing him hold hands with the other lady. You wonder sometimes how much a person can bear. It appears that each one of you are doing the very best you can under impossible circumstances. Please don’t be hard on yourself.

Diana and GT, My post above to you, also. Have you seen “The Notebook” or read the book by the same title? It is a beautiful, heartwarming story (true) dealing with alzheimers.

doll lady, my heart goes out to you and the sister you love so much. We never know what sorrow we must bear. Strength, Dear One, and much love.

Hundreds of stars in the pretty sky, hundreds of bees in the purple clover, hundreds of birds that go singing by, but only one mother the whole world over. One year to the exact date of my mother’s death, I had an out-of-body experience about her. It happened many years ago - it’s as fresh in my mind today as if it just happened. So yes, of course, I’m a believer. Mom’s surely deserve a crown and the accolades of love they will receive on Sunday. Happy Mother’s Day to each one!!!

doll lady, you have many good points, as well as several of the other ladies. Someone should initiate a committee and appoint you ladies to be in charge. You have more common sense ideas than our leaders seem to have. Re the food drive by the post office, my donation is already in the bag provided by our mailman and it will be out early Saturday morning. Have any of you read about the offer PETA is making? They will give a $1million prize to whoever can bring test-tube meat to the market at a competitive price by 2012. How do you feel about eating meat grown out of tissue cultures?

Mugsy, thanks for bringing me up to speed. I entered it and found the meaning right away. BTW did you ever find my birthday greeting for you? It’s under the Mary Pickford photo. Hope you had a great one.

Mary lou s and all of you ladies - your posts have been so hilarious, you’ve really got me ROFLMAO!!! I love this site.

Suzanne, I recognize those of whom you speak. I encounter them everywhere with their thumbs flying in rythym to the gum-popping. But I don’t understand the language they speak, so will be asking from time to time. Great post BTW. I feel like a smarty now. I know two phrases!!!

Thanks, Maurine. I’m on the floor now!!!

It doesn’t matter what the party is or who the candidate is: Lying is the name of the game. They all smoosh over the truth and tell us what they perceive we want to hear. Been that way as long as I can remember.

Frank or anyone out there: I have no teens to coach me and I’m in the dark as far as texting goes. Someone please explain roflmao!!!