Have you ever heard of a ANT LION?

This is the Flower Bed on my Front Porch. I have Petunias and a beautiful Clamatis growing in the bed. This year I have something else going on in this Flower Bed. Everyday when I would leave the house I would check the flowers and I would see these little holes. At first I thought it was some kind of an animals visiting at night. I would smooth out the dirt with my hand and sure enough the next day the little holes were back.

One evening Jen, Wade & Madison came by. I said to Wade "what is this in my Flower Bed?" He said without even thinking " those are Ant Lion holes, they catch ants in the holes." My reply "never heard of them!" So that evening I did some research on Google and came up with some info.

First I ran across this and loved it. This Photographer takes pictures of very small insects after it rains. This is a an Ant covered with rain, really cool!

http://science.discovery.com/videos/monster-bug-wars-trap-jaw-vs-ant-lion.html

Now I also found this site and it made it very clear to ME what is living in my Flower Bed. Click on the site and enjoy!

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an afternoon with STEVEN & ALICIA and a Baby Girl.

AJ & ME spent some time with our Kids and Grandkids over the long Memorial Week-end. We went over to Alicia' and Stevens House for a cook-out.

The Kids have a Smoker and Steven was in charge of the meat.

OMG! it was wonderful. He said he smoked the meat with Pecan Wood. He also smoked Cheese and Corn on the cob. I took a Carrot Salad and Granny's Crazy Cake. Jen brought Chips and Cokes. Wade brought Ice Cream. I rate the meal 5 Stars!

Of course the best part of the outing was getting to see AJ & ME's First Great-Grandbaby, Brynna. She is 11 months old.

While the food was cooking smoking, we all gathered out side. Alicia put the Baby in the Little Pool and it wasn't to long untill.........

Ryan joined her..........

and then Evan joined in.........and

Madison............and

Jennifer.

Wade didn't get in. I think he was just the official Life Guard.

AJ and his Kids.

The Mom's got the Kids all dried off and we ate Dinner and we visited.

AJ just sat and every time a Grandkid came by I snapped a picture.

And we visited.

and we played and laughted and loved on.....

this Baby Girl ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Random Acts of Kindness

"Random Acts of Kindness" are something we do that is not ask for. Something a little Above & Beyond what we usually do. It can be for a stranger, a friend, a family loved one, Gods creatures or our earth. There is no certain time or day to do these Acts. You will know when the time is right and afterwards you will know you have done a "Random Act of Kindness" by the warm fuzzy feeling you will get. Go ahead then and pat yourself on the back, you deserve it.

One of the easiest "Acts of Kindness" is a smile. This is my Beautiful Granddaughter Catherine. She is probably one of the smiliest people I know. She is just a young 21 year old Gal trying to make her way in this world, without a pot to pee in, but she isn't stingy with those smiles.

These are Grandaddy Long Leg Spiders. Every year for years, we get a family on our house right next to the front door. Now I could take my broom and knock them down...naaa...live and let live. Out of Kindness to these spiders, that are not hurting ME, I just let them raise thier kids and then they are gone.

A lovely "Random Act of Kindness" is going to a Nursing Home. If you know someone that is there, it is wonderful you visit them. But if you do not know someone in a Nursing Home go any way. Most do not get regular visitors and they just love to talk. You do not have to stay long 15 minutes a week can make a Resident so happy.

A "Random Act of Kindness" for your town is to shop and eat there. Do what you can in your own back yard, do not travel to the city unless you must. Spend your money in your Town. By the way this is a picture of my Town.

One thing I do as a "Random Act of Kindess" for my family is cook what they like or what they ask hint for. AJ will just out of the blue say "gee an Angle Food Cake with Chocolate Frosting sounds good...doesn't it?" Me..."ummm I guess". No more said. The next day when AJ comes home for work Taaa-Daaa!....his cake!I then hope that when just out of the blue I say "Honey I think my oil needs changed" I get the same results!

If you know someone that needs a night out and away from their Kiddo for a few hours...offer to baby Sit. Every parent could use this "Random Act of Kindness" once in awhile.

If you know someone ill or having problems, tell them you will Pray for them...and do it! Prayers should never be "Random" Acts of Kindness.

If you go to a Movie and eat Popcorn and a Drink at the end of the movie take your empty containers and toss them in the trash...do not just throw them on the theater floor. This is a "Random Act of Kindness".

If you have a friend or loved one that needs a ride to the store or doctor, do your "Random Act of Kindness" and offer to take them.

How many times do you park in a parking lot and walk past empty shopping carts on the way to the door of the store. You enter and what is the first thing you do? grab an empty cart! Why not just take one from the parking lot and use? "Random Act of Kindness"?...I think so.

When someone sneezes say "God Bless You" and if needed hand them a tissue. The old belief of why we say "God Bless You" is...in the olden days they believed when someone sneezed, all the demons came out of the body and the body had been cleansed and at that point they would say "God Bless You".

 A helpful "Random Act of Kindness" is give your change when you see these little jars, to help someone. Every penny helps.

 "Random Act of Kindness" is to thank your Postman or Postgal. Also bake a batch of Cookies and take down to the Fire Station and treat the Fire Fighters.

When you are checking out talk to the cashier. Ask her how she is. A pleasant word will help her long day seem shorter. Also my Daughter does this all the time...if she buys gum or a bag of candy she always opens it and offers the cashiers some. "Random Act of Kindness" I bet you never thought of

One thing as Parents and Grandparents or close friend or relative, we are always invited to a Childs function. It is not always the way we want to spend an afternoon or evening. But do it for the Child. They will remember you cared.

There are so many other "Random Acts of Kindness" like holding a door open, helping someone put groceries in the car, buying the person behind you in line a Coke or Coffee, putting you neighbors paper on the porch, share your garden veggies, be polite when driving, make a positive comment on someones web site or blog, rub your hubby's back afer he comes home from work, give away or donate unwanted clothes, books and houseware away instead of tossing them in the trash, and a very good "Random Act of Kindness" is when talking to a friend or loved one be a good listener.

You probably do alot of these,.... so do I. ♥ :o)

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A "Random Act of Kindness" for your Cat would be..open up the curtains or shades and let the sun shine in.

Their Junk...My eBay Treasures!

I think by now everyone that knows ME, knows, I sell on eBay. I love it! Why you ask, well let ME tell you.....

First I love the "Hunt".  I dearly love Garage Sales, Estate Sales, Auctions, and Thrift Stores. I love looking at other people STUFF. I also love the feeling I get when I see something odd or unusal. I have learned alot about Antiques and Collectibles in the 6 years I have been selling on eBay. Most of what I sell is Antiques and Collectibles, but I will sell about anything I can make a profit on. I use to think if it was old, discolored and chipped it was worth money...wrong. Antiques must be in nice condition to sell.

I love the feeling of "gambling" you get when you buy something and put it on eBay and wait for it to sell. If it goes for a good price, thats great.....but if sells for alot...OMG!! If I make Big Money on an item, AJ will hear ME saying over and over again

"I CAN'T BREATH"

and he knows I have hit the Jackpot!

This Frog was a JACKPOT. I purchased 5 items for $3.00 at a Garage Sale. So this cost ME 60 cents. I liked this guy because he was carved out of wood. I thought it was a planter. Nope not a planter... I discovered it was a Northwest Coast Indian Feast Bowl. I started my eBay Auction for him at $9.99 and in 7 days it sold for $133.33. I still can't breath!

This is a neat item I picked up. It is a Gourd that has been made into a container. It is black lacquered and hand painted.

 This is an Oriental Figure of a Girl Riding a Fish with an open mouth. Ceramic and Bisque.

 These are a Set of Oriental Baby Figurines. One is holding a Koi Fish and the other is holding a Foo Dog.

 This I paid 50 cents for this and had no idea what it was. The Gal I purchased it from had no idea either. She said it was her Grandad's. Well with some help from some of the Girls on my Chat Line, I discovered this is a Japanese Carpenters Chalk Line/Ink Pot. These sell on eBay up to $145.00. I have not listed this yet.

 This is an old JAPAN Teapot without the Lid. So I sold it as a Planter. Isn't it cute?

 Bear Figures are a big seller on eBay.

 A pair of Old Prints in hand carved ornate frames from Mexico.

 These are Lefton Owl Plaques that have been mounted on wood. People love the 1960's Retro items.

 1950's Ketchup, Mustard and Mayo Squeeze bottles. I paid 10 cents apiece and got $10.00  for the set.

 Items do not have to be old to sell. This is brand New with Tag. Cat Stuff goes fast!

 This is a massager VIBROSAGE. This works, all pieces are there plus the instruction leaflet. This was made in 1933.

 This is a hand carved Carving of a Hand (say that 3 time fast!). It is signed and it is by a Mexican artist....cha-ching...a JACKPOT!

 This is Retro...Danish Modern Desk Lamp. Adjustable and the shades are made of Fiber Glass. Eames Era-1950's.

Of course you know who this is, but do you know this is from the late 1940's. Vintage/Antique Toys are a Big Seller on eBay. Everyone wants something they grew up with. :o)


Well that is just a few of the sort of items I sell on eBay. Do I make alot of money....no. Do I make money on what I sell....yes. Every thing that you see above cost ME $15.30. Selling on eBay is a fun way to make an extra buck. All you need is a computer, a digital camera, and some STUFF!
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Don't forget to get your Hummingbird feeders out. I saw my first Hummer of the summer today. ♥