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I was spending a Saturday on the porch, hanging with hubby, and just passing the time drinking sparkling water with lime in it - a treat I have been giving myself these days and I love it. He was lamenting lack of materials to make the art that he wants to make, and I said 'What about using what the ocean giveth?' The ocean does giveth. It is constantly churning and mixing and depositing things on the shores from unknown places. Sadly, lately, it is a lot of garbage, but don't get me started with the garbage in the oceans. I watched this movie, A Plastic Ocean , and it scared me so much I couldn't watch the whole thing. It is really disturbing how much crap is in our waters. I hope and pray a solution will be found, or a few . But I digress. We do find things on the beach that we don't consider garbage, and we lovingly bring it home to keep, eventually to use in other ways if we can figure out a way to do so. We find pieces of old pipe. We find pieces of pott...

It's been a while. I keep wanting to get a Music Monday done. I keep picking songs, even have a Two for Tuesday picked. But when it came to writing, I was at a loss. Nothing to give. Yes, I have written about having nothing to write about. A f ew times , and then some more . It is every writers problem, at one time or another. So I will save those songs when I feel the reason I picked them in the first place. But this song I heard, and I just felt like writing. I was avoiding the Debate last Wednesday, actually. Hubby wanted to 'witness history' or something like that. Me? Nope. I honestly have such a strong dislike for Trump, that listening to him at all gets me in such an annoyed and angry state it takes me a long time to recover from. I haven't uttered much about the election or the candidates for this reason. It is best for me to just put headphones on and listen to some good music and stay in my happy place. Anyway, to drown out the blathering on TV, I put ...

It's not an easy task, shopping for men. But we all have to do it, at least once a year. Here are some great ideas for your men from Zibbet. Practical ones, sophisticated ones, silly ones.  Tightie Whitie Mens Underwear Adorable Charms  by Chubby Chico Charms Vintage 1970s McCalls 3436 Sewing Pattern Mens Classic Retro Pants  by Sew Mrs P Mens Necktie in Bright Blue Cotton Print   by White Cross Designs Gray and Black Mohawk Hat  by Unexpected Treasure Men's Stimulating Scalp Massage  by Beazers Garden Ultimate Campfire Gadget for Men  by Grate Outdoor Solutions Money Clip  by Glass Half Full MEN AT WORK - Tiny Holographic English Pin  by Portable Graffiti I actually had so much fun looking I have a whole other post planned. So stay tuned......

Being one of those people that seems to be late with everything (still on Island Time I say), I am late is posting the 2011 Holiday Shipping Deadlines. (one has already passed!)  Here they are. If you need something from Raige for Christmas, make sure you order in time, and let me know it is for Christmas or Hanukkah or that you need it by a specific date.  Don't forget the Gift Certificates if you have trouble deciding..... 2011 USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines The Postal Service wants to make sure that you send all of your holiday mail in time for your family and friends to receive and enjoy for the holidays.  Therefore, in order to ensure timely delivery of your cards, letters or packages, please note the shipping deadlines for the following different types of mail: DOMESTIC MAIL DEADLINES Domestic Mail Class Deadline FIRST CLASS MAIL® DEC. 20 PRIORITY MAIL® DEC. 21 EXPRESS MAIL® DEC. 22 (Check your local Post Office) PARCEL POST® DEC. 15 Following is a lis...