Friday, December 18, 2009

Have a Wonderful Holiday Season!



                                 Recipe for Christmas All Year Long


                                   Take a heap of child-like wonder
  
                                        That opens up our eyes



                                    To the unexpected gifts in life-



                                       Each day a sweet surprise.



                                        Mix in fond appreciation.



                                    For the people whom we know;

                                     Like festive Christmas candles,



                                       Each one has a special glow.

                                 Add some giggles and some laughter,



                                          A dash of Christmas food,



                                        (Amazing how a piece of pie



                                              Improves our attitude!)

                                        Stir it all with human kindness;



                                          Wrap it up in love and peace,



                                          Decorate with optimism, and



                                              Our joy will never cease.



                                           If we use this healthy recipe,



                                           We know we will remember.

                                          To be in the Christmas spirit,



                                          Even when it's not December.



                                                     By Joanna Fuchs

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Steps to Building a House

Have you ever wondered how a house is built? What holds up the ceilings and the walls? What keeps the rain out? What parts go into making a house? How many different people are involved when a house goes up? If you ever watch any house being built, you will find that it goes through the following steps:
* Grading and site preparation
* Foundation construction
* Framing
* Installation of windows and doors
* Roofing
* Siding
* Rough electrical
* Rough plumbing
* Rough HVAC
* Insulation
* Drywall
* Underlayment
* Trim
* Painting
* Finish electrical
* Bathroom and kitchen counters and cabinets
* Finish plumbing
* Carpet and flooring
* Finish HVAC
* Hookup to water main, or well drilling
* Hookup to sewer or installation of a septic system
* Punch list