Charity Season

I work at a toy factory, so every year at this time the charities come to pick up free toys to give away. I have noticed that the Christian charities are grateful for whatever you give them, but the secular ones are choosy. Why is that? Some of the secular ones actually refused to take toys, because they were sand toys. That is what we were giving everyone, but they didn't want them.

I think beggars can't be choosers, and you should be thankful for what you get. Of course, if I was in charge, it wouldn't be sand toys in the middle of winter. This is Michigan, not Florida!

I just thought it was rude.

Swine Flu Vaccine

Governments around the world are pushing their citizens to get the swine flu vaccine. The push to get people vaccinated seems almost too forceful. I have to wonder why. Is there an ulterior motive on their part? What is in that vaccine that makes them so desperate to give it to the least productive, most vulnerable of us? Is this a way to carry out mass euthanasia? Give the young, the weak, and the old a vaccine with maybe something in it to weaken their immune systems further, so more people die from the virus. No one would ever know.

The H1N1 virus has been responsible for just over 6,000 deaths this year, but regular influenza kills more than 20,000 people annually in the U.S. alone. This flu is not close to being as deadly as the medical establishment has been saying it is.

I have to wonder, also, why most doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals are NOT taking the vaccine. What do they know that the general public doesn't? Personally, I will not be getting it, nor will I allow any of my family to. I believe in staying away from doctors unless absolutely necessary.

Broomstick Lace Panel Bag

I made this bag for one of the ladies I work with. It will be her Christmas present. It is crocheted. It is huge. This bag would be great for that woman who carries everything but the kitchen sink. LOL I hope she likes it.

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

I made these the other day because I had a couple of over ripe bananas. My Dad used to make these. I made them Gluten-free.

1 1/2 cups oats
1 cup all-purpose flour*
1 1/2 tsp baking soda*
8 tbsp butter (one stick)**
1/2 c packed dark brown sugar
2 over ripe bananas, peeled
1 large egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the oats, flour, and baking soda.

In a large bowl using a mixer set at high speed, cream the butter until fluffy. Gradually add the brown sugar and beat until blended. Beat in the bananas until mixed. Add the egg and vanilla; beat until thick and light. Stir in the dry ingredients.

Drop onto cookie sheet and bake in 350 oven until done.

*To make GF cookies I used 1/2 c quinoa flour and 1/2 cup rice flour. Add another 1/2 tsp of baking soda and 1 tsp xanthan gum.

**No, you may not use margarine or shortening. They are both transfats and VERY bad for you! You may use extra virgin coconut oil for half, but that will give a pina colada taste.

80 Ways to Save the Earth Tote Bag

I stumbled across the pattern for this tote while doing a web search. It is a tote bag knitted with yarn and plastic grocery bags cut into strips and tied together into yarn. The strap for the bag is soda can tabs strung together. It is is coolest thing I have seen lately, and a great way to keep those plastic bags out of the landfill. It was quick and easy to do. I used a variegated yarn, but any will do. If you want to try it yourself the pattern is at :

http://www.darngoodyarn.com/2009/06/80-ways-to-save-the-earth-tote-bag/

Update on Brandon

Sorry this took so long to update. Brandon died August 14th. He was only 17. His heart never recovered. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Prayer request

Would anyone who happens to read my blog please pray for a family friend. His name is Brandon French. He is 17 and had a massive heart attack yesterday. He is in a coma at the U of M hospital right now. He is a good kid and like family to my best friend. He is her son's best friend. They are going to try to bring him out of the coma tomorrow. Please pray he will be healed and for strength for his family. His parents are not doing well right now. They are refusing to eat until they know how he is going to turn out.