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I got a "Nook" tablet for Christmas. So far the only thing I have had success with is turning it on and off & working crosswords! There is SO MUCH to learn! I'm sure time will help and I will be spending entirely too much time on it. There is a way to access books from our local library but I haven't figured that one out yet. I can also surf the net and get e-mail (gotta learn that, too). Oh my, this is a not a curve this is a complete right or left turn. We will see if ...

This morning I went to pick up the mail from our mailbox and saw "the last rose of summer" looking beautiful but somewhat wilted. For some reason the follow came into my mind. Hope you enjoy it.

LAST ROSE OF SUMMER

As the last rose of summer
she hangs her lovely head.
She wanted sunshine this morning,
but awoke to hoar frost instead.

She tried to lift her petaled face
but did not have the power.
As all her lovely ...

Yesterday I attended a class on using coupons. It was part of the "brown bag" events that are held each Wednesday at the main library. These are one hour sessions that are held each Wednesday. There is no admission and parking is free! My friend and I have gone to several including storytellers, music, etc. They are always good.

I did learn some things about using coupons and got some good info on websites, "stacking" coupons, coupon matching, etc. I enjoyed ...

My computer has been down since last Friday - got it up and running today. Have been missing you gals! Hope you are all having a good week.

Our community and many, many others in Alabama are recovering from the devastating tornado of April 27. The main thoroughfare from our community was finally opened Monday (5/9). The area is like a war zone. Some businesses are gone, not just damaged - GONE! God has blessed us with two weeks of good weather which was of tremendous help in starting the clean up process. We are getting some rain today (5/13). Some severe weather is expected (straight line winds & possibly hail) however no ...