Strange...

This story was one of the "recommended" reads today on MSNBC.com. When you consider that a funeral in the US today can start around $6,500 - and that's before the cost of a cemetery plot - this makes sense. The whole idea of a home funeral does sound a little weird, but this is how most - if not - individuals were buried until the mid-twentieth century.

Personally, I'm of the school that "if it still works, give it to somebody that needs it and cremate the rest". Hopefully, my family will honor those wishes.

What the ???

So I'm reading through MSNBC.com this morning, and I came across this story. I had to read it a couple of times before I finally got the point of it. Read it yourself, and let me know what you think. I'm thinking that the woman will probably have to eat the paper the lawsuit is printed on.

Friends vs. Southern Friends (Yes, there really is a difference!)

I got this from a nursing school friend of mine, and it is so true!!! Enjoy!!


FRIENDS: Never ask for food.
SOUTHERN FRIENDS: Always bring the food. And lots of it.

FRIENDS: Say "hello."
SOUTHERN FRIENDS: Give you a big hug and a kiss - usually more than one!


FRIENDS: Call your parents Mr. and Mrs.
SOUTHERN FRIENDS: Call your parents Mom and Dad, and really mean it.


FRIENDS: Have never seen you cry.
SOUTHERN FRIENDS: Usually being a starched handkerchief and cry with you. And for you.


FRIENDS: Will eat at your dinner table and leave.
SOUTHERN FRIENDS: Will spend hours at the dinner table talking, laughing, and just being together. Then do the dishes before leaving.


FRIENDS: Know a few things about you.
SOUTHERN FRIENDS: Could write a book with direct quotes from you. Most of the time they know you better than you know yourself. For some of us, that's scary as hell.


FRIENDS: Knock on your door and wait to be invited into your home.
SOUTHERN FRIENDS: Walk right in and say, "I'm home!" If you're not home, they'll start dinner and wait.


FRIENDS: Are for a while.
SOUTHERN FRIENDS: Are for life. And then some.



If you find yourself deprived of Southern Friends, this will serve as an excellent educational tool for why you should look into the possibility of finding some - fast! If you already have some Southern Friends, consider yourself lucky. These really are the best kind of friends one could ask for.

To all my Southern Friends... Thank you for being my friend. I love y'all more than you could know!!!

First Day of School

Tuesday was the first day of school for the girls. Emily is old hat at the "first day" thing, but this was Jilly's first "first day of school". I'm not sure if I'm more excited or more sad about this - my baby is now officially a big girl.

At home, getting ready to leave for the First Day of School. Don't you just love Jilly & her lunchbox?!?!

Emmy's ready to get back to school - and back to her friends. Doesn't she look very grown up?

It's Jilly's big day! Her first day of school!

"Come on, Jilly. I'll show you where to go. You're going to have lots of fun at school today. I'll be there, so don't be scared."

They really don't stay little long enough!