Anybody have a ton of extra money laying around to spend? Nope. I didn't think so. Here's a list of 10 items that are overpriced and carry a giant markup when you purchase them. Its funny, I think of it often -- my mind is just geared that way, I guess. From text messages to Starbucks to bottled water.......we need to think smarter and stop opening our wallets as often. We need our own money more than anybody else needs it.
And speaking of something that just isn't quite right.....I ran across this startling article including disturbing information on the number of suicides in our country's military ranks right now. Four soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, over just last weekend alone took their lives. My buddy who returned from Iraq recently tells us quite the stories of stress and mental strain that lurk in the bodies of many of our military folks. We do a very poor job of taking care of those who have volunteered their own lives for our nation's good.
My MIL is now in her new assisted living home. Its quite nice. Meals, baths, laundry, house cleaning, cable TV, phone, electricity, medications, treatments, transportation....all provided. I'd live there! She is a woman quite easily prone to anxiety-ridden moments. So it doesn't really matter where she is or how good it is....there will always be trouble. But I must admit that it feels better to us that she is safe and watched over. They will do a 30-day assessment at the end of one month to see if they feel she is still a good fit for the property and that her needs don't exceed what they can provide. We're keeping our fingers crossed that she recognizes that she's not in Club Med.
My hiatus from Facebook has been quite nice. I haven't missed it much at all. And the free time that I now have, and the lack of self-induced pressure, have been more than welcome. I'll be back on from time to time .... but it will not be like before. My life needs some attention right now. Its not right. Something is amiss and it must be controlled soon.
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Interesting (and disturbing) stuff. Glad to hear that you're feeling comfortable with MIL's new place. You guys are awesome for being there for her.
Here's wishing you both some down time and happy healing. :)
I'm not a FB user but I know it can be addicting. I'm glad to read you are using the time away from FB to focus on yourself. I hope you find the control you allude to at the end of your post.
That mark up list was very insightful. Thanks for sharing
Great Post!
The more educated and aware we are, the better we can be for ourselves and each other.
Thank you for providing a bit of knowledge to help us all with these goals.
Facebook is definitely a time suck. I lurk far too much on there. The ripoff list was good but I can't believe they didn't talk about hotel and airport internet. Giant rip-off. I don't mind so much the hotel movies as it's really quite convenient.
Even ONE suicide is a cost too high.
My stepfather is back in managed care after a bad fall gave him a concussion. I know we hate to have to place family there, but there is no better place for the proper care. Your mother-in-law may not recognize the good aspects of her situation, but you know the alternative. You've done the right thing.
Hey bub...nice pic of you on that horse! Giddy up! I was wondering what happen to u on FB...We all need to take breaks here and there.....I am about to get back to bloggin...
Great post.
You are in my thoughts during these tough times.
Thanks for your thoughtfulness.
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