One Dollar Bill

Take out a one dollar bill. The one dollar bill you're looking at first came off the presses in 1957 in its present design. This so-called paper money is in fact a cotton and linen blend, with red and blue minute silk fibers running through it. It is actually material. We've all washed it without it falling apart. A special blend of ink is used, the contents we will never know. It is overprinted with symbols and then it is starched to make it water resistant and pressed to give it that nice crisp look.

If you look on the front of the bill, you will see the United States Treasury Seal. On the top you will see the scales for a balanced budget. In the center you have a carpenter's square, a tool used for an even cut. Underneath is the Key to the United States Treasury. That's all pretty easy to figure out, but what is on the back of that dollar bill is something we should all know.

If you turn the bill over, you will see two circles. Both circles, together, comprise the Great Seal of the United States. The First Continental Congress requested that Benjamin Franklin and a group of men come up with a Seal. It took them four years to accomplish this task and another two years to get it approved. If you look at the left-hand circle, you will see a Pyramid. Notice the face is lighted, and the western side is dark. This country was just beginning. We had not begun to explore the West or decided what we could do for Western Civilization. The Pyramid is uncapped, again signifying that we were not even close to being finished. Inside the capstone you have the all-seeing eye, an ancient symbol for divinity. It was Franklin's belief that one man couldn't do it alone, but a group of men, with the help of God, could do anything.

"IN GOD WE TRUST" is on this currency. The Latin above the pyramid, ANNUIT COEPTIS, means, "God has favored our undertaking." The Latin below the pyramid, NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM, means, "a new order has begun." At the base of the pyramid is the Roman Numeral for 1776. If you look at the right-hand circle, and check it carefully, you will learn that it is on every National Cemetery in the United States. It is also on the Parade of Flags Walkway at the Bushnell, Florida National Cemetery, and is the centerpiece of most hero's monuments. Slightly modified, it is the seal of the President of the United States, and it is always visible whenever he speaks, yet very few people know what the symbols mean.

The Bald Eagle was selected as a symbol for victory for two reasons: First, he is not afraid of a storm; he is strong, and he is smart enough to soar above it. Secondly, he wears no material crown. We had just broken from the King of England. Also, notice the shield is unsupported. This country can now stand on its own. At the top of that shield you have a white bar signifying congress, a unifying factor. We were coming together as one nation. In the Eagle's beak you will read, "E PLURIBUS UNUM", meaning, "one nation from many people". Above the Eagle, you have thirteen stars, representing the thirteen original colonies, and any clouds of misunderstanding rolling away. Again, we were coming together as one. Notice what the Eagle holds in his talons. He holds an olive branch and arrows. This country wants peace, but we will never be afraid to fight to preserve peace. The Eagle always wants to face the olive branch, but in time of war, his gaze turns toward the arrows.

They say that the number 13 is an unlucky number. This is almost a worldwide belief. You will usually never see a room numbered 13, or any hotels or motels with a 13th floor. But think about this: 13 original colonies, 13 signers of the Declaration of Independence, 13 stripes on our flag, 13 steps on the Pyramid, 13 letters in the Latin above, 13 letters in "E Pluribus Unum", 13 stars above the Eagle, 13 bars on that shield, 13 leaves on the olive branch, 13 fruits, and if you look closely, 13 arrows. And, for minorities: the 13th Amendment.

I always ask people, "Why don't you know this?" Your children don't know this, and their history teachers don't know this. Too many veterans have given up too much to ever let the meaning fade. Many veterans remember coming home to an America that didn't care. Too many veterans never came home at all.

Share this with someone, so they can learn what is on the back of the UNITED STATES ONE DOLLAR BILL, and what it stands for... Otherwise, they will probably never know...

Boring Blogger

So I've come to the conclusion that I am not a very good blogger. Although I like to come here and post stuff it just doesn't seem interesting. I visit several different blogs and they are always so creative and interesting. Then I look at mine and it's oh so blah. So I sit and try and think of something interesting to post and I have no good idea's. Good thing I'm not a writer of some sort because I probably would not sell a thing! I guess I could really post all sorts of things but who wants to come and read my complaints? Well not that they would all be complaints maybe a little whining would fit in there somewhere. Most of my blogging idea's come from other blogs so that's not really original........... Therefore, this is how I've come to the conclusion that I am a blogless blogger. Oh well, maybe a good idea will pop into my head sooner or later........

The Dash

I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning to the end

He noted that first came the date of her birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years

For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth.
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth

For it matters not how much we own;
The cars, the house, the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard.
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough
To consider what’s true and real
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy is being read
With your life’s actions to rehash
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?

My Wish

There are days when sometimes I just stop and stare at my son and think about what life has in store for him. I mean what everyday things in life he's going to come across. We all know that sometimes life is not easy.......I can't protect him from "everything" as this is a part of growing up and will mold him into the person that he's going to become. No matter what, I will love him with all of my heart till the day I die. There is a song from Rascal Flatts called "My Wish".......this to me, says it all..........

I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,

And each road leads you where you want to go,

And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,

I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.

And if one door opens to another door closed,

I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,

If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

But more than anything, more than anything,

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,

Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,

You never need to carry more than you can hold,

And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,

I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,

Yeah, this, is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,

All the ones who love you, in the place you left,

I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,

And you help somebody every chance you get,

Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,

And you always give more than you take.

But more than anything, yeah, and more than anything,

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,

Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,

You never need to carry more than you can hold,

And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,

I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,

Yeah, this, is my wish.

Repetition

I think when my little one grow's up, one sport he should really consider is wrestling. Let me explain........

Repetition, repetition, repetition I'm told is the key to success. This helps a child to develop and learn as he grows. Bed time routines........bath, reading, maybe a cookie and milk......same time everynight.......all this to teach them what to expect. Ok so........

One would think after 1,013 diaper changes (ok so maybe this number is slightly exaggerated but you get the point) that one would know what to "expect"! Same routine right? Dirty diaper = lay down so mommy can change it = clean diaper. This to me is "repetition". My son seems to think not.........to him this means...ok here come's mommy, spin, turn, spin again, cry, kick.......phew...ok I win I'm up standing now.

I cannot for the life of me understand why diaper changes are a struggle! It's not bad all of the time but a majority of the time it seems to be a struggle. Most of the time I prepare myself....I find something interesting, telephone, cellphone, shoe, diaper cream.....anything that MIGHT appeal to him and keep him occupied till I can get the diaper changed! He's catching on tho as he gets older, so his attention span is not what it use to be!

How can a little person looking this innocent give me such a run for my money???

Favorite Item

My little guy doesn't really have a "favorite" item to carry around besides a washcloth. A washcloth....can you believe that? Ever since he was little, I would always hand him a washcloth when I was giving him his bottle to wipe what ran out of his little mouth. I wanted him to have a favorite "item" so I would give him nice blankets or stuffed animals but nothing really really appealed to him like the good old washcloth. Because he liked "them" so much, I went and bought new one's but these are more the size of a hand towel. He carries these everywhere with him! So when I put him to bed a washcloth goes with him to keep him company! Below is a picture when he was smaller, having a bottle with his "washcloth".


The only other thing that I found that he REALLY REALLY likes is this dog. I don't remember what it's called but it is the cutest thing! It changes colors.......it will light solid colors or if you push the button on the paw, it changes to a rainbow effect. He loves this little dog......hugs it and gives it kisses all the time. At night before bed, we sit in the rocker, lights off and turn it on. He stares at......giggles.....gives it a kiss and stares at it more till he falls asleep. It's actually pretty calming to watch. It will light for 15 minutes and shut's itself off. I tried to take a picture of it....hopefully you can see the lighted color. The picture really doesn't do it justice, the entire thing glows!

Tid Bits

I always enjoy reading everyone’s blog when they post things about themselves. It kinda lets you know alittle more about the person so I thought I’d give it a try!

1. I have always lived in Pa

2. I currently live only about 8 miles from where I grew up

3. I dated my husband for almost 4 yrs before we got married

4. I hate onions

5. I have 1 older brother

6. I attended college for 1 ½ yrs for General Business (Because I had no idea what I wanted to do) and I dropped out

7. I’ve only had 1 fulltime job in my life which I am currently still at today for over 17 yrs now

8. I love coffee – I drink it all day (I know I know not good)

9. My son is the only boy born into the family to carry on my husbands last name

10. All of our grandparents are in heaven except for 1 grammy/great grammy

11. I hate amusement rides but could probably handle the Merry Go Round

12. I love gardening

13. I would much rather receive a houseplant than roses

14. I am a procrastinator

15. I am 5’6

16. I have never had a car accident in the 22 yrs I’ve been driving

17. I took my drivers test using a standard and past the first time

18. I love chicken

19. My son is the one and only grandchild on both sides of our family

20. I wear contacts

21. I have 1 cat (Patches) and 1 parakeet (Tweety)

22. I love Downy fabric softener – I use it on everything (except towels cause then they don’t absorb!

23. I see children so much more differently now that I’m a mother

24. Bath and Body Works is one of my favorite stores!

25. I am deathly afraid of spiders!

26. This is probably more than you ever wanted to know!!