Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone, our little city had their annual parade on Saturday and of course everyone had their chairs and blankets all lined up to watch. The people around here love parades, I personally don’t get excited over them and usually find something else to occupy myself with. I think the only parade I care to watch is when we have bike night in York and we ride down town to watch that, but they seem to get shorter every year with less people signing up.

Irish and Cherokee seems to be the major mix in my family, but I don’t really get into genealogy because it’s never really been that important to me. My Son was very curious though and started a project many years ago to trace his ancestors so I had to find out a few things for him, but then he got sidetracked and didn’t follow through and like I said it didn’t matter to me so I didn’t bother any more. It does explain my liking of the cocktail hour though.

I’m more concerned with the diseases that my family is prone to which is heart attacks and strokes on my side. I wish I had known that Eric’s Fathers side was more prone to cancer then we could have been more watchful for any signs. I knew about the diabetes, but not the cancer that runs in their family and since we lost touch it wasn’t something that came up. Since Eric was a truck driver he had to have regular checkups, but nothing unusual ever showed up so when he was diagnosed it was a total shock.

Many people are so proud of their heritage, but for me knowing which nationality is in me is only important as far as the disease I’m likely to attract. Eric was more concerned with IQ because he was obsessed with Ethan being intelligent. Everyone wants their child to be smart, but that never really concerned me so long as he was healthy, but I guess everyone has their own priorities. Eric also didn’t want his Son to have any Indian characteristics.

Enough of my rambling thoughts no wonder Eric was concerned with my mental acumen. I started off with wishing a simple St Paddy’s Day and ended up with diseases, my mind sure does wander these days.

My DIL brought Ethan by to see us today before they head back to Kentucky tomorrow. He’s such a pleasant little dude even when he is sick and I hated to see him leave however she did say she would be back in August for his first birthday and she would send us pictures. I certainly hope she follows through and I really hope she will move back up here eventually.

After they left I was checking e-mail and Entrecard and checked their blog and the forum because of the announcement that was sent. I was surprised especially in the forum at how upset so many people are with the decision that Entrecard made to monetize the widgets with third party ads and to make it possible for people to sell their credits.

I think I read all of the threads so I would know what was going on and both sides made some valid points. I personally will continue to use Entrecard and don’t think the ads will be distasteful, but we shall see. I have no problem with where they want the placement of my widget because it’s always been above the fold. They were going to make that mandatory, but have now changed it somewhat.

I also read some of the comments about leaving Entrecard or being forced out if you post for Today.com because they don’t allow 3rd party ads from other programs. I’m sure the Entrecard team really do not want to lose those bloggers and I know those bloggers don’t want to lose this source of free traffic. I’m sure they will come up with a solution.

Everyone of course has their own opinions and I’m quite sure it will all be voiced tomorrow. Weekends are really not good traffic days because people do really need to spend quality time with family instead of on the computer. I need to get some sleep so I’ll say goodnight.

God, grant me the Senility
To forget the people
I never liked anyway,
The good fortune
To run into the ones I do,
And the eyesight
To tell the difference.

My eyesight keeps getting worse and worse and I see no point in spending 400 dollars every 2 years for new ones. I now buy reading glasses at the drugstore and unless I get glaucoma or something worse I will continue to do so because I simply can’t afford prescription glasses any more. I only wear them when I’m working anyhow.

When Bill and I go out I never wear my glasses, I don’t need them to drive with, but I do on the scooter. I did notice when I ran an errand the other day that I can’t see face details unless they are standing 2 feet in front of me. Some man said hello to me and I said hi and he said, “You don’t know me do you?” So I started squinting, I can usually see a little more when I do that, but it doesn’t help with the wrinkles.

So of course I had to admit I couldn’t see so good anymore without my glasses and walked toward him. When he was 2 feet in front of me I then recognized him as the Steward at a club I had worked and we then had a nice little conversation. Normally when I’m out I like to think if I can’t see someone then they can’t see me so this man kind of intruded on my little pretend game.

I like everything to look fuzzy that way I don’t freak out when I look in the mirror and see all those tiny extra lines that seem to appear over night along with all those deep ones that are starting to look like ruts. When I put my reading glasses on and look in the mirror I almost pass out from fright, it’s a wonder Ethan doesn’t scream when I hold him.

I also can’t see all of the dust when I don’t wear my glasses, that way I don’t feel so guilty when I let the housework slide and if I keep the sunlight out that appears to help trick me into believing everything looks spotless. I should make all visitors leave their glasses and contacts at the door then I wouldn’t feel bad when I get those unexpected visits.

Who knows the color of rose to give and the meanings behind the color for those special occasions, celebrations, and holidays? Some do, but many don’t care and they simply appreciate the idea that someone thought enough of them to buy any kind regardless of color. However if the person that is giving them and the person receiving them both know the meanings then it makes it more special.

I personally love flowers and have always enjoyed receiving them, but I can count on both hands the amount of flowers I have received in my whole lifetime which is 56 years almost. I know it makes me feel special though, but they cost so much especially around holidays. Personally I would prefer a plant that I can grow and keep, but roses of course are special and they are the most received flower and we treasure the thought and the money that is laid out.

• Red roses: Everyone knows that red roses are symbols of enduring love and romance and are the most popular to send because the message is unmistakable. A single red rose with a long stem can communicate, “I love you” very eloquently, but I always think the giver is cheap, so spend that money and go for a dozen. 
• Pink roses: They come in three main colors — pale, light, and deep and each means something different. Pink roses mainly express feelings of a platonic nature. Pale pink roses symbolize gratitude, grace, and gentleness. Light pink roses indicate happiness and fun. Deep pink roses are expressions of gratitude.  
• Peach roses: Sending peach roses just like sending pink roses, is a more platonic gesture. These roses can have two different meanings. The first is of gratitude and appreciation, and the second can be an expression of sympathy.
• Lavender roses: Roses of this light purple, sometimes also called lilac are indicative of love at first sight and that there was an immediate attraction. These roses are especially appropriate to send just after meeting someone, or if you particularly enjoyed a date and felt that there was a strong mutual attraction.  
• White roses: Like all things white, these are symbols of innocence, purity, and truth. They also send the message that the sender is worthy of the recipient (has pure intentions, is pure in body and soul). White roses also send an “I miss you” message.  
• Coral roses: Flowers of this color are bright and burn with passion. And for a color so bright, the only message that can be sent is desire.  
• Orange roses: Orange roses are an indication of enthusiasm that the sender feels for the recipient. It is a happy, loving sort of enthusiasm. These brightly colored roses also indicate desire.  
• Yellow roses: Yellow roses are appropriate for a variety of occasions, and are used often in congratulations. Weddings and graduations are very good reasons to send yellow roses. New mothers are also prime candidates for receiving yellow roses.

Yellow roses signify friendship so avoid sending yellow roses to someone you have romantic feelings for. If your significant other sends you yellow roses they may be letting you know in a subtle way that they want their freedom if they know what the colors signify. No one wants to receive dead roses. I think that in itself would tell the whole tale and I don’t think anyone is that cruel anymore, but it has happened in the past when people didn’t know how to face a break up in person.