East of Eden

Since I watched the biography about James Dean I really wanted to see him act. My family and I watched East of Eden last night, and now I am just smitten! He played such a great job as Cal. Hard to believe that was one of his first roles. He was a really good actor. Also hard to believe that this film is 55 years old. What a great movie!

What old movies do you love?

Handling Headlice

I was reading an online newsletter recently and there was a discussion about head lice. I don't know about you but I would rather be prepared in case my kids ever had head lice. I just discovered these funny but informative videos about handling head lice. Enjoy!

Edgar Cayce on Soulmates

I just watched a documentary about Edgar Cayce's views on Soulmates. I am not going to lie, the video is old (from the 80s) and it is not flashy, but the information is very clear and concise. According to this video, Cayce believed that anyone who enters our life that causes us to feel emotional (either good or bad) is a Soulmate. He did not view Soulmates in the current popular view of a one true love/mate, but felt that Soulmates are people who enter our life to help us learn life lessons. When we meet someone and feel an instant connection with them it is because our souls recognize one another and we take off where we left off with them in another lifetime. Perhaps we need to go through several lifetimes with the same people because we did not learn or grow from those experiences in a past life. I found this video was very concurrent with everything I have been reading and watching lately about souls and reincarnation. The video is in five parts but definitely worth the time to get a clear understand about Soulmates!

Is There Life After Death?

I have been reading a lot of books lately about life after death. I believe that when we leave our physical bodies that our souls live on. In the following videos you will learn about life after death and about ways that our deceased loved ones try to communicate with us.

Sand Mandalas

Sometimes we can accomplish great things when we work with others.  Watch how Buddhist monks create a sand mandala in just 6 days! Check it out ! It will brighten your day!

Aretha Franklin- Chain of Fools

This song popped into my head earlier today....



Aretha Franklin has quite the voice! Nobody wants to be a chink in someone's chain!

Is there someone in your life playing you for the fool?  How are you going to handle the situation?

Decluttering?

When you need to declutter ask yourself:
1. Have I used this in the last year?
2. Is there a way I can use this item this week?
3. Is there sentimental value?
4. Do you have more than one of this item?
How to get rid of items:
1. Have a box marked 'Give Away'
2. Have a garage sale
3. Sell collections on Ebay
4. Barter or Give Away
5. Give toys to friends and neighbors with children
6. Bring things to the dump
7. My favorite--put a free sign and stick it at the end of your driveway!
For electronics check on rules in your area.