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What Happened to Common Sense

Saturday, March 17th, 2007

Yesterday I received an informative and interesting
e-mail - “The Obituary of the late Mr. Common Sense.” I’d like to share its thought-provoking message with you……

The Obituary of the late Mr. Common Sense

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who
Has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was,
since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.
He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
Knowing when to come in out of the rain; Why the early bird catches the worm; Life isn’t always fair; Maybe it was my fault and I’ll take full responsibility for my actions.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don’t spend
more than you can earn); reliable strategies (adults, not children,
are in charge); and Golden Rules (’do unto others as you would have others do unto you’).

Common Sense lost ground when schools were required to get parental consent to administer Tylenol, sun lotion or a band-aid to a student. It declined even further when fashionistas decided that well dressed women should be size 6 or under, wear less and reveal more.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live after teachers were caught having sex with underage students.

Common Sense was preceded in death
by his parents: Truth and Trust; his wife:Discretion; his daughter:
Responsibility; and his son; Reason.

He is survived by his 3 stepbrothers: I Know My Rights, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I’m A Victim.

Sadly not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

LifeStation.com - Medical Alert System

Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

Today I was reading a few press releases on the Internet about those help buttons that seniors can press in case of emergency to summon help when they’re home alone. They call them “home medical alert systems.”

What surprised me most is that medical alert technology has been out there for over 20 years and yet many seniors still do not know or maybe realize the benefit of them. Being home alone can be scary sometimes and with the risk of falls around the house or other situations where an elderly person might need help is mind-boggling.

After doing a bit of research I’ve found quite a few companies providing this service. Prices vary, but on average the cost is around a dollar a day and many of them don’t make you sign any long-term contract.

I called one of the medical alert companies (Lifestation) just to get a better idea of how the medical alert system worked and any other information that would be helpful to my readers. I was told that there are approximately over a million seniors currently using medical alert devices around the United States.

Lifestation’s Medical Alert System enables seniors to live independently and securely in their own homes knowing a Life Station Care Specialist is only a push of a button away at all times.
Many times, it’s their kids who research and ultimately purchase this product for their parents giving the entire family the peace of mind they need.

A Fun E-Mail

Friday, February 2nd, 2007

Most people familiar with GrandmaBetty.com know the story of how I stumbled into Cyberspace not knowing “Internet from Schminternet.” I soon became obsessed with the idea of creating a site that would make it easier, more fun and less time consuming for other seniors and baby-boomer coming online. Since that fateful day in 1998 when it all began, it’s been one amazing ride after another which in my wildest dreams I could not have imagined. As I wrote in my book “When One Door Closes …Another Opens” I hope my story and my site have encourged and inspired others.
Now, my days online are spent searching for websites that I feel will be of interest and value to my visitors. I also love reading and answering my e-mails. The messages I receive daily - informative, sad, funny, cute, corny, etc. - are all important to me and very much appreciated.
Here’s one I just received today that started my day with a smile…and hope it does yours, too…..

1. Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The
ceremony wasn’t much, but the reception was excellent.

2. A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, “I’ll serve
you, but don’t start anything.”

3. Two peanuts walk into a bar, and one was a salted.

4. A dyslexic man walks into a bra.

5. A man walks into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm and says:
“A beer please, and one for the road.”

6. “Doc, I can’t stop singing ‘The Green, Green Grass of Home.” “That
sounds like Tom Jones Syndrome.” “Is it common?” Well, It’s Not Unusual.”

7. Two cows are standing next to each other in a field. Daisy says to
Dolly, “I was artificially inseminated this morning.” “I don’t believe
you,” says Dolly. “It’s true, no bull!” exclaims Daisy.

8. An invisible man marries an invisible woman. The kids were nothing
to look at either.

9. I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day but I couldn’t
find any.

10. I went to a seafood disco last week…and pulled a mussel.

11. What do you call a fish with no eyes? A fsh.

12. Two termites walk into a bar. One asks, “Is the bar tender here?”

13. A vulture boards an airplane, carrying two dead raccoons. The
stewardess looks at him and says, “I’m sorry, sir, only one carrion
allowed per passenger.”

14. Two fish swim into a concrete wall. The one turns to the other and
says “Dam!”

15. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in
the craft. Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can’t
have your kayak and heat it too.

16. Two hydrogen atoms meet. One says “I’ve lost my electron,” The
other says, “Are you sure?” The first replies “Yes, I’m positive.”

17. Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused Novocain during a root
canal? His goal: transcend dental medication.

18. A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing
in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about
an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse.
“But why,” they asked, as they moved off. “Because”, he said, “I can’t
stand chess-nuts boasting in an open foyer.”

19. A woman has twins and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes
to a family in Egypt and is named “Ahmal.” The other goes to a family in
Spain; they name him “Juan.” Years later, Juan sends a picture of
himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her
husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal. Her husband
responds, “They’re twins! If you’ve seen Juan, you’ve seen Ahmal.”

My Personal Favorite….

20. Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time, which
produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very
little, which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he suffered
from bad breath. This made him….. (Oh, man, this is
so bad, it’s good)….. A super calloused fragile mystic hexed by
halitosis.

21. And finally, there was the person who sent ten different puns to her
friends, with the hope that at least one of the puns would make them
laugh. No pun in ten did.
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Love to hear from you…..
GrandmaBetty
grandmabetty@grandmabetty.com

Fashion-Era.com

Friday, January 19th, 2007

In my daily travels through the world of Cyberspace searching for interesting and timely sites…once in a rare while I come across a website that is exceptional in quality and content. Fashion-Era.com(www.fashion-era.com) is just that site and much more. There are over 619 pages of detailed and interesting information about the history of fashion and costumes up to and including the very latest in fashion and trends. The site also includes lots of helpful wardrobe tips, accessorizing ideas, a fashion forum, etc.
After spending a great deal of quality time enjoying the many categories on the site I clicked on the ‘Site Map’ to read about
the very talented creators of the website: Pauline Weston Thomas and her husband Guy Thomas from the United Kingdom. The story of how they created the site, the extensive research they put into it’s development, and their personal bios were a most uplifting and inspirational read.

Now…as if that’s not enough to get excited about in one day…. On Fashion-Era I clicked on two other interesting and timely sites that Guy created. One is ComputerPerformance.com (www.computerperformance.co.uk) a site “for everyone interested in getting the best from a computer or who requires training in new Microsoft products.” It’s got great information and helpful suggestions for anyone using a computer. Guy’s other site, Guy-Sports.com - ‘Will and Guy’s Jokes, Short Stories and Funny Pictures’ (www.guy-sports.com) was developed with partner Will Baker. It’s a fun website of funny jokes, stories and illustrated humour on many topics. So, in conclusion …If you enjoy fashion and the world of fashion, if you want to know more about your computer or the latest computer innovations, or if you just want to have some good ole’ clean fun and laughs I highly recommend:
Fashion-Era.com
ComputerPerformance.co.uk
Guy-Sports.com

A Very Happy, Healthy and Peaceful 2007 to All!

Nora Ephron’s book: “I Feel Bad About My Neck & Other Thoughts On Being A Woman”

Friday, December 8th, 2006

What a wonderful and fun time I had today reading Nora Ephron’s new book “I Feel Bad About My Neck & Other Thoughts On Being A Woman.” It was often laugh-out-loud funny, poignant and filled with words of wisdom and wit. The book is a collection of essays in which she shares her experiences reaching that ‘certain age’ and dealing with her ‘neck’ wrinkles, beauty maintenance (hair, skin, exercise,), parenting, gourmet cooking, hating her purse,her love affair with NY, and many other fun as well as serious issues.
In Ms. Ephron’s essay dealing with her love of books she writes about a book she enjoyed: “I loved the book. I was transported into its world. I was reminded of things in my own life.”
And that is exactly how I felt reading “I Feel Bad About My Neck & Other Thoughts On Being A Woman.”
A Winner!!

Happy Blogging!!

My First Blog Post

Sunday, November 26th, 2006

Wow! This has been a very exciting day!….My first Blog day and also the day I just went on an exciting adventure. My son Joe, daughter-in-law Jennifer and grandsons Daniel (5) and Adam(3) invited me to join them and their friends on a visit to the Train Show at the Botanical Gardens in the Bronx,NY.

Of course, I didn’t hesitate to say “Yes!” A day with my family is always a special occasion.
OK….Off we rode to the Show…It was a wonderful experience. So many people…great exhibits of trains riding through beautiful gardens and incredible combinations of greenery and miniature trains in motion. All the children as well as the adults were spellbound by the displays.

There was also the ‘Gingerbread Adventure’ where we walked thru gingerbread land learning all about making a Gingerbread Man and ginger bread cookies as well as actual demonstrations, activities and goodies. The children also climbed large Rock formations. That was the one thing I closed my eyes to and got slightly hysterical about as my grandsons and their friends climbed huge rocks. (I’m sure you understand the stress a grannie can get watching that action…OY!)
After an exhausting but fun day ..It was back home again! I highly recommend this adventure…It’s a great way to spend a day with the family!

Home again…I spoke to my grandson David who just completed this wonderful Blog website.
He was instrumental in suggesting the Blog and in creating the website. The amazing part is he’s just 16 years old…and my hero!! Of course, his dad, my son Marty, who is a computer professional and developed my website is always a great support to David and to all of us. My daughter-in-law Debbie is my greatest supporter - always gives me confidence and encouragement. She will be working along with me to create and develop this exciting project.

Please send your messages…Your thoughts, suggestions and any other ideas you may have…

Happy Blogging!
GrandmaBetty