autumm leaf, originally uploaded by The Rambling Rountrees. WOW, reading today’s news is so very depressing. The failure of the bailout of the country’s financial situation. WASHINGTON – The House on Monday defeated a $700 billion emergency rescue for the nation’s financial system, ignoring urgent warnings from President Bush and congressional leaders of both parties [...]
Archive for September, 2008
The state of our country.
Posted in bad day, tagged financial bailout, wall street, Will I ever be able to retire? on September 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The changing seasons
Posted in life, tagged WLS on September 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »
great nieces, originally uploaded by The Rambling Rountrees. Another week is past already. Autumn is here as well. My favorite time of the year. I sadly hate to admit, that I had to break down and purchase some new smaller clothing. I have altered everything I had, to no more avail. Shirts 3 sizes smaller, [...]
I’ve decided who to vote for!
Posted in life, tagged election 2008, who to vote for, write-in candidates on September 23, 2008 | 1 Comment »
write in candidate, originally uploaded by The Rambling Rountrees. I HAVE DECIDED TO BECOME A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE. HERE IS MY PLATFORM: (1) “Press 1 for English” is immediately banned. English is the official language; speak it or wait at the border until you can. (2) We will immediately go into a two year isolationist posture [...]
Post wedding blues….or black that is!
Posted in life, tagged black and white themed weddings, wedding on September 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
mr and mrs, originally uploaded by The Rambling Rountrees. Well it is over. The day we have been waiting for. Months of planning came to cumulation yesterday! Yes Nichole is now a married woman! My youngest niece Nichole married William yesterday in a beautiful black and white themed outdoor wedding here in Maine. The day [...]
Farewell Buddy….
Posted in life, tagged loss of a pet, sad day on September 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
buddy and coy in the background, originally uploaded by The Rambling Rountrees. Yesterday was a vary sad day in my friend, Pat’s life. She is horse lover and owned two beautiful boys until yesterday when grief struck. The is coy the American Quarter Horse and Buddy the Hackamore Pony. Buddy had fallen ill over the [...]
Learning to live again.
Posted in life, WLS, tagged the biggest loser, WLS on September 17, 2008 | 1 Comment »
a delightful caprese, originally uploaded by The Rambling Rountrees. Well it’s been 11 weeks on Monday since my surgery, and I’m down 61 pounds so far. I can’t believe it has actually been that long. My recovery has taken many cures and I am pleased with the result thus far. I am working out with [...]
What’s at the rainbow’s end?
Posted in family, tagged children's wisdom, three year old on September 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
having fun, originally uploaded by The Rambling Rountrees. So today is Tuesday. I’m worn out. A three year old can do that? I guess so. Emma, my great niece has been here since Saturday. I love this child, she brings sunshine to the rainiest of days. She puts a smile on my face every time [...]
The week is winding down
Posted in life, tagged weekend on September 12, 2008 | 3 Comments »
our daily bread, originally uploaded by The Rambling Rountrees. TGIF, the week is winding down. I have a lot to be thankful for this week. My great niece Emma is coming tomorrow to spend a week. My niece Nichole is having a bridal shower tomorrow. Next weekend she will be joining the ranks of “old [...]
Today my heart still bleeds for the victims of 9/11.
Posted in life, tagged anniversary of 9/11, remembering 9/11 on September 11, 2008 | 2 Comments »
be still my bleeding heart, originally uploaded by The Rambling Rountrees. Today is a sad day for all. The seventh anniversary of the events of 9/11. Seven years ago I was sitting here at my desk like today, when the news was announced. Life has not been the same since. Today I am thinking of [...]
You will be sadly missed dear Roscoe…
Posted in italy, tagged cat naps in italy, roscoe in italy on September 9, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Roscoe, originally uploaded by The Rambling Rountrees. I’m heart broken to find the news out from Cyndi and Danilo that they have lost there beloved cat, Roscoe today from a recent illness. Roscoe is always survived by his twin brother Opus. Please keep them all in your hearts and prayers today. We will see you [...]



