You Should Live in a Country Home

For you, the most relaxing home possible reminds you of the home you grew up in. You like a house with a personal touch. You like to know it's actually your home. Your ideal home is filled with beautiful (but not necessarily expensive) things. You can't stand an empty home. You believe a home should be well lived in.

What Kind of Home Should You Live In?

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You Are Potato Chips

When you're stressed out, you seek food that is quick and easy. Life is pretty overwhelming at times, so you prefer comfort food that you can just grab and eat. You're the type of person who takes on too much, and you don't have a lot of free time. So even when you have junk food as a meal, you're just thankful that you had any time to eat at all.

What Comfort Food Are You?

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You Are Basil

You are quite popular and loved by post people. You have a mild temperament, but your style is definitely distinctive. You are sweet, attractive, and you often smell good.

What Spice Are You?

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The 1950s Best Suit You

You are chic yet classic. You are also a bit conservative in the way you dress. You believe that quality and style matter when it comes to clothes. You purchase carefully. You don't jump on every new trend. You only go for what looks good on you. Even if you have a great figure, you don't feel like you need to flaunt it. You are subtle in your sexiness.

What Fashion Decade Best Suits You?

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You Are Skinny Dipping

You are a fairly conservative, down to earth person. You aren't known for making trouble. That being said, you can be a little mischievous at times. You have a bit of a wild streak! You have probably been accused of being a flirt or a tease - and you're guilty as charged. You are naturally quite playful and coy. You're mostly sugar, but you're also a little spice.

Are You Skinny Dipping or Streaking?

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You Are Solid

You are laid back and easygoing. You don't like to make too big of a fuss. Like everyone else, you have your tastes and preferences... you're just more flexible than most people. You are good at compromising, and you get along with all sorts of folks. You are a natural diplomat. You try to make things as easy on others as possible. You know that life can be a drag, so why make it worse for someone else?

How Does Your Cookie Crumble?

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You Are White Chocolate

You are White Chocolate You are sweet, caring, and truly very innocent. Whether your naive ways are a bit of act or not, people like to take care of you. You are a quiet flirt, and your power is often underestimated!

What Kind of Chocolate Are You?

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Thanksgiving
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

Thanksgiving Prayer

Heavenly Father, on Thanksgiving Day
We bow our hearts to You and pray.
We give You thanks for all You've done
Especially for the gift of Jesus, Your Son.
For beauty in nature, Your glory we see
For joy & health, friends & family,
For daily provision, Your mercy & care
These are the blessings You graciously share. So today we offer this response of praise. 

~Mary Fairchild

A Thanksgiving Day Prayer

Lord, so often times, as any other day
When we sit down to our meal and pray

We hurry along and make fast the blessing
Thanks, amen. Now please pass the dressing

We're slaves to the olfactory overload
We must rush our prayer before the food gets cold

But Lord, I'd like to take a few minute more
To really give thanks to what I'm thankful for

For my family, my health, a nice soft bed
My friends, my freedom, a roof over my head

I'm thankful right now to be surrounded by those
Whose lives touch me more than they'll ever possibly know

Thankful Lord, that You've blessed me beyond measure
Thankful that in my heart lives life's greatest treasure

That You, dear Jesus, reside in that place
And I'm ever so grateful for Your unending grace

So please, heavenly Father, bless this food You've provided
And bless each and every person invited Amen!

 ~Scott Wesemann





We Gather Together
We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing;
He chastens and hastens his will to make known;
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing,
Sing praises to his name: He forgets not his own.

Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining,
Ordaining, maintaining his kingdom divine;
So from the beginning the fight we were winning;
Thou, Lord, wast at our side, All glory be thine!

We all do extol thee, thou leader triumphant,
And pray that thou still our defender wilt be.
Let thy congregation escape tribulation;
Thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free! Amen

~Traditional Thanksgiving Hymn
(A translation by Theodore Baker: 1851-1934)




We Give Thanks
Our Father in Heaven,
We give thanks for the pleasure
Of gathering together for this occasion.
We give thanks for this food
Prepared by loving hands.
We give thanks for life,
The freedom to enjoy it all
And all other blessings.
As we partake of this food,
We pray for health and strength
To carry on and try to live as You would have us.
This we ask in the name of Christ,
Our Heavenly Father.
~Harry Jewell

Wishing My friends and Family a Happy Thanksgiving!

What Thanksgiving Means To Me...

By:  Dali VanB.

T is for being Thankful for my Family & Friends.

H is for our Health & Home; and my Husband that loves me.

A is for America; the land of the free & home to the brave.

N is for Nature and the beauty around us.

K is for Kindness, gentle words, thoughtful deeds and lots of hugs.

S is for the Soldiers that are far from home protecting our freedoms.

G is for Gratitude; for our blessings both great & small.

I is for Ideas that grow with wisdom into hopes & dreams.

V is for Veterans and all that they sacrificed for us and our country.

I is for Interesting friends in my life.

N is for Neighbors near & far.

G is for Giving of myself to become a better person.

You Are Nintendo DS

You could be described as curious and creative. You like all sorts of things and are easily inspired. You are cute and sweet. You like playing video games, but you shy away from anything too intense. You are a natural introvert. You're more likely to want to concentrate on a game than play with a friend. You like to be in your own private world. You never know when you'll be up for a game, so you like to take your gaming on the go.

What Video Gaming System Are You?

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Happy Birthday 20th Alex!!!

Your birthday takes me back to the day you were born,
Like a little angel you opened your eyes, 

You gave me a smile that was so beautiful,
Your smile would brighten any dreary day.

I adored you from the day they put you in my arms!

Today when I look at you, the smile is still the same,
Your eyes are so dark & mysterious.

But even more than your handsomeness is your heart,
As for your mind - son you're ultrasmart!
Happy Birthday to my darling son.

I Love you so much my heart bursts with joy!

 

The 32 Rules of Thanksgiving Touch Football

By:  Jason Gay

Thanksgiving is Thursday and there's no avoiding it—make the drive, eat the turkey, pass the cranberry goo, and try not to say something you regret. If you can survive until dessert without crying at the table or sticking a fork in someone's arm, you're home free—just inhale the pecan pie, hit the couch, and pass out watching the NFL.

But for the love of Lombardi, go outside and play some Thanksgiving touch football. It's a perfect opportunity for family bonding, or at least calorie-burning. Unless you're in a fraternity or live inside a Tommy Hilfiger commercial, you probably play touch football only once a year, and Thanksgiving is that day.

Here are the official rules of Thanksgiving Family Touch Football:

1. If you have a healthy relationship with your family and speak to them all the time, you're playing touch. If you see your family only once a year, it's tackle.

2. Find a nice patch of grass. It doesn't have to be big. You don't need a regulation 100 yards. Half the people in your family, if they ran 100 yards, they'd wind up in the hospital for a month.

3. The game must be played before dinner. Nobody wants to play football after Thanksgiving. Nobody wants to wear pants after Thanksgiving.

4. All family on the field! Everyone plays. Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma, Cousin Jake, and Regis the one-eyed Jack Russell terrier. Don't laugh. Regis is the best receiver you've got.

5. The following things are prohibited from Thanksgiving touch football: spikes, eye black, sticky gloves, Jets jerseys, running with a martini glass and a lit cigar, Norv Turner.

6. A Nerf ball is okay but you should own a leather football. A leather football is one of the things every home must have, like a dishwasher and a bourbon distillery in the garage.

7. No footballs with wings or propellers or tails or streamers. Here's a good rule: If the football would make Dick Butkus throw up, don't use it.

8. It's two-hand touch. One-hand touch is for lazy people who buy turkey sandwiches out of vending machines.

9. Two completions is a first down. Not as simple as it sounds—just ask the 2011 Indianapolis Colts.

10. No taunting, cursing or back-handed compliments. That's what Thanksgiving dinner is for.

11. Unless you live in California, Hawaii or Florida or some fancy place like that, the ground is probably going to be squishy with cold mud, and someone in your family is going to fall down face-first and ruin his or her Thanksgiving outfit. This is not cause for alarm. This is the highlight of the game.

12. It's okay to play with kids but don't baby them. Just because your 7-year-old niece is playing quarterback doesn't mean you can't intercept her screen pass and run it back for a touchdown. She's got to learn sometime not to throw into triple coverage.

13. The count is five "Mississippi." And it's a full four syllables—not a rushed "MISS-IPPI" and knocking grandpa to the ground.

14. But if you are old enough to have grandchildren, and you sack the quarterback, and do an elaborate sack dance, you will be worshipped forever.

15. Keep the Tebowing to a minimum. The fad is already old.

16. No, you don't get to be "permanent QB." Not if you want anybody to like you.

17. No show-off football lingo. No screaming "trips left" or "zone blitz." Uncle Dale doesn't want to play the "nickel package." He wants to get this stupid game over with, have a vodka and stand in the kitchen eating stuffing with his hands.

18. But there's always one control freak who wants to diagram elaborate plays. Just listen to whatever they say, and forget it immediately.

19. There are only two plays you need for touch football: "Everybody Go Out" and "Everybody Go Deep."
20. No, that running play never works. Ever.

21. Don't throw the ball too hard. This is the mistake a lot of touch football QBs make. They see an opening, and they chuck it 99 mph like John Elway, and peg Aunt Frances in the neck.

22. A little pass interference never hurt anyone. Don't be a wimp.

23. If you throw six interceptions in a row, let someone else play quarterback, or sign with the Washington Redskins.

24. Three-minute halftime. Don't kill the momentum. Anything longer, and aging muscles seize up. Remember: if Daddy sits, Daddy is d-o-n-e.

25. If you're playing on a city street, please don't dent the blue Honda, or I will find you.

26. If you're a random guest at Thanksgiving, it's your job to be good at touch football. Lie and say you "played a little" at Alabama and pray you don't completely embarrass yourself.

27. If you find yourself surrounded by middle-aged men in blue jeans and a quarterback who keeps getting picked off, you're not with your family. You've accidentally walked into a Brett Favre Wrangler spot.

28. Punting is okay, but it's hard. You know that weird fact about how hippopotamuses kill more people than lions or tigers? Well, punts are the hippopotamuses of touch football. Botched punts break more windows and hit more cars than any other play in the game. You can look it up. Be careful.

29. Goes without saying, but if it snows, it's a classic.

30. Take it easy. You don't want any injuries that can't be treated with a bag of frozen peas.

31. If you win your game and stand undefeated, please let LSU know you're available to play in the BCS championship.

32. When you think about it, there's really only one rule for Thanksgiving touch football: Take your shoes off before going in the house, or Mom is going to kill you.

You Should Rule Venus

Venus is a mysterious, stormy planet - shrouded in a thick layer of clouds. You are perfect to rule Venus, because you are quite emotional and volatile yourself. Your emotions change as rapidly as the weather on Venus, and both you and the planet are incomprehensible to others. While you are not a logical thinker, you are quite empathetic. You can care for and understand others, but your emotions swirl around too quickly to truly understand yourself.

What Planet Should You Rule?

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You Are Devoted

Whether your favorite object is a wedding ring, engagement ring, or other ring, you are serious about commitment. Once you've bonded with someone, that bond can't be broken. You love unconditionally. Of all the types, you are most likely to wear the exact same jewelry every day. You cherish your jewelry that much. You are old fashioned and loyal. You carry yourself with class and grace.

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You Are Brie

You are sophisticated and elegant. You know how to carry yourself well. And while you make a great entrance, you don't make a lot of fuss. You are really quite laid back and mellow. You don't have a care in the world, and you're not going to get worked up about anything. You are a natural romantic, and you have a tendency to day dream. You find it easy to go to your "happy place."

What Kind of Cheese Are You?

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You Are Vanilla

You are a delightful, friendly person. You are optimistic about life and people. You are enthusiastic and energetic. You enjoy everything you do. You are cooperative and flexible. You get along with people from many walks of life. You're not a show off. Instead, you're more likely to help other people shine.

Are You Chocolate or Vanilla?

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Your Love Quote is Honest

Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.

What Love Quote Suits You?

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You Should Follow Hinduism

You find the idea of many Gods and many spiritual paths attractive. Religion is a lifelong, personal journey for you, and you don't deal with dogma or rules well. You see spirituality as a union of intuition and reason. No one has all the answers. You spend a good amount of your time meditating, doing good deeds, or improving your karma.

What Religion Should You Be?

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You Should Play Classical Cello

You are orderly and systematic. You like to have everything in its place. You are bored by routine. You need some whimsy in your life to stay happy. You've figured out what works for you in life, and you just go with that. You are well grounded, but you also seek freedom. You need independence in order to grow and thrive.

What Classical Instrument Should You Play?

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You Are a Delight

You are easy to get along with and easy to be with, but you're definitely not a doormat. You'll cheerfully ask for what you want, and you're almost always ready to compromise. You are comfortable speaking your mind, and you're also willing to admit you may not be right. You know how to work well with others. You can bend in the wind, but you don't break.

Are You Dominant or a Doormat?

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You Are Glamourous and Graceful

You have deep, sophisticated tastes. You appreciate the rich subtleties of life, and you avoid anything too crass or commercial. You believe in savoring every moment of life. You are a minimalist, and you don't like to over do things. You know that a little goes a long way. You can appreciate a piece of expensive dark chocolate, and prefer it to a fast food milkshake. You have a great personal style that others envy. You know how to spot an underrated object from miles away.

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You Should Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies

You are the type of person who has more friends than you can count. You're very popular. You are outgoing and fun loving. You don't worry too much... you just enjoy life. You may be well liked, but there's nothing bland or ordinary about you. You like to write your own rules. Who knows what you'll throw into your chocolate chip cookies?

What Kind of Cookies Should You Bake?

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You Are Kind and Ethical

When You Are Comfortable: You are a determined and responsible. You strive for success, and you know what it takes to get things done. People find you to be trustworthy and a good leader. You treat people well, and they benefit from your wisdom. When You Are At Your Best: You are a sensitive, gentle soul. You want to save the world... or as much of it as possible. People see you as unselfish and well mannered. You truly enjoy being around others, and it shows. When You Are in a Social Setting: You are a practical, efficient worker. You know how to go after what you want, and you're not afraid to work hard. People see you as a loyal, genuine person. You are down to earth, and upfront about who you are.

What Do Your Initials Say About You?

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You Are a Formal French Garden

You are formal, traditional, and probably quite upper class. You resist change unless it's absolutely necessary. You prefer quality over quantity in your life - whether it's people or possessions. You have a low tolerance for junk. You are detail oriented and a bit of a perfectionist. You enjoy planning and getting everything in order. You are neat and clean. You take good care of what you own - you are big on maintenance.

What Kind of Garden Are You?

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You Are Conscientiousness

You are extremely detail oriented and organized. You do a thorough job. You stick with whatever needs to be done, no matter how long it takes. You are highly motivated and energetic. You are a valuable employee and a trusted friend. You are a planner, and you follow through with your promises. You take your commitments seriously.

Which of the Big Five Personality Traits Are You?

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You Are a Hardcover Book

When it comes to reading, you tend to stick to old and modern classics. You are picky about what you read. You probably anticipate certain books' releases, and you snatch them up the moment they're available. You have been building a library of books that mean a lot to you. You carefully consider every book before deciding to add it to your collection. You believe that if a book is worth reading, it's worth paying more to have it in hardcover.

Are You a Hardcover Book or a Paperback Book?

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You Are A Strawberry Ice Cream Girl

Sweet. Romanic. Genuine.

What Flavor Ice Cream Girl Are You?

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You Are a Memoir

You're funny, but many people don't see your funny side. Your subtle dry humor leaves your close friends in stitches. You have your own quirky ideas about the world. You see so much light and promise. You have no patience for small talk or niceties. You want to have conversations of substance. You are an amazing storyteller. You always have a new story to relate, and your friends love to listen to you.

What Type of Book Are You?

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You Are Red

You are a highly passionate person, and you'd stand up and fight for anything you believe in. You're a lot like the founders of the United States. You are a bit of a revolutionary. Like most modern Americans, you are have things you love and hate about the USA ... and you're not afraid to say what they are. Keep expressing your opinion and acting to fix what's wrong. People like you are what makes the USA great.

Are You Red, White, or Blue?

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You Are a Crane

You are smart and focused. You love to take on responsibilities and challenges. You are loyal and devoted to those you love - and you'll do about anything to protect them. You need to be able to concentrate fully in order to get things done. You aren't great at multitasking. You have amazing endurance. Once you get started on something difficult, you'll finish it no matter what.

What Origami Animal Are You?

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Your Ideal Pet is a Cat

You're both aloof, introverted, and moody. And your friends secretly wish that you were declawed!

What's Your Ideal Pet?

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You Are 40% Politically Radical

You've got a few unusual political ideas, but overall you're a pretty mainstream person. Chances are that you're turned off by both the radical right and looney left.

Are You a Political Radical?

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You Are 70% Grown Up, 30% Kid

Congratulations, you are definitely quite emotionally mature. Although you have your moments of moodiness, you're usually stable and level headed. So what if you're not perfect? You accept your faults and try to fix them. People appreciate your reasoned and calm approach to life.

How Emotionally Mature Are You?

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You Are 89% Feminist

You are a total feminist. This doesn't mean you're a man hater (in fact, you may be a man). You just think that men and women should be treated equally. It's a simple idea but somehow complicated for the world to put into action.

Are You a Feminist?

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