GIFT FOR MY BROTHER

Thanks to Erasmo Cortez

I have been searching the internet high and low using my wireless internet hyattsville connection trying to decide what I am going to get my brother in law for his birthday. He is just one of those people who has everything. I can never think of anything to get him for Christmas or for his birthday. Last year, we ended up just getting him a gift card to Starbucks that lasted a really long time because we just couldn’t figure out what we should do. I have been reading tons of gift blogs, looking on Pintrest, etc. and still can’t come up with something. I hate to just give him another gift card, because I feel like it is just so impersonal. To make my situation even worse, he is the best gift giver. Anything that he has ever given me, I have absolutely loved! He really knows how to pick out great gifts. I only have two more weeks until his birthday rolls around. I am hoping that something will come to me sooner rather than later!

30 Rock

Content by Sol Rosales

If you are a fan of Saturday Night Live and you also really have a thing for Tina Fey then you should most definitely be watching 30 Rock on a weekly basis. This show is created by Tina and the creators of Saturday Night Live so you know it is going to be awesome. The writing is phenomenal with so many funny things happening in almost every scene. You will fall in love with the characters or at least love to hate some of them. Tracy Morgan’s character is one of those. He is likable because you feel sorry for how unaware he is and you also love to hate him because he is so unaware of the real world. Tina Fey plays Liz Lemon who is the producer of Tracy Morgan’s character’s show. The show is constantly struggling for ratings so Tina is always going to her boss Jack, played by Alec Baldwin. Check your local listings on DirecTV to find out when the newest episodes of 30 Rock are coming on in your area.

DIY-ing the perfect picture frames for my photography

Guest post written by Eleanor Stevens

I picked up photography as a hobby when I retired. I've taken so many photos since then and for the really special ones I like to frame them and put them up in my home for decoration. Well, regular old picture frames just aren't as fun, but there are some amazing things that you can do with a picture frame to really make the picture in it so much more special. I guess you could say that's also another little hobby that I've picked up along the way.

While I was looking online to see what I could find for some inspiration for some new DIY picture frames, I ran across some info on Replacement Windows and after I looked through the info some I decided to get our windows replaced through that service. They're old and drafty anyway, so that's something I've been considering.

When I was looking for some frame DIY ideas I also ran across some photography tips, which I never get sick of reading. I'm trying to improve my photography as part of this hobby too.

Wife's Parents Move

Guest post of the week by Deangelo Spencer

My wife is having a very hard time accepting her parents are getting older. Her family has always been so close and so loving. When we first met, I was jealous of her family. They were honest with one another and enjoyed spending time together. However, her parents now need help doing everything. She finally was able to convince them to move into a smaller and more practical home. However, I think she quickly regretted that. She did absolutely everything. She set up all the utilities, had Atlanta ADT Security installed in the home. She even repainted all of the walls. Her parents just signed all the papers and walked in the door. My wife is a loving person and would do anything for her family, but I think she is working herself too hard. She needs to take a break and rest a little. I know this past month has been very hard on her. I wish there was something I could do to help, but right now the only thing I know is to continue supporting her decisions.

Paycheck Woes

Guest post written by my buddy Lavern Small

I graduated college!! There were times when I never thought this day would come, but it is here and I am super excited! I found my own apartment and a real job. I feel like such an adult! I started my job last week and my first paycheck came today. However, you would think this would be an exciting moment. It wasn’t! I had no idea how much money the government takes out of your pay check. I was in shock when I opened my paycheck and it was a much different number than I expected. I quickly came to the realization that I needed to find a way to save some money and fast. I went to Shopelectricityratestexas.com and got a great rate. I decided to pack my lunch for work instead of eating out and I have decided to only drink water. When you add up all these savings, I will hopefully be within my means after what the government took. Oh well, I guess that is one of the lessons of adulthood. Well, that and register to vote ASAP!

Guest post from: Steve Delaney

Being away from home and not being able to access Driect tv Internet can sure leave you out of the loop. I went camping and didn’t get to check my e-mail for a week. I felt like I had notified everyone that I have usual contact with and let them know that I was going out of town. By the time I got back, I had two hundred and twelve e-mails! Thirty-four of the e-mails were junk and promotional mail. The other one hundred and seventy eight e-mails were ones that required – gasp—a response! It was Sunday night when I returned from camping and checked the e-mails. I was too tired and overwhelmed by the shear number of required responses that I couldn’t even start answering them that night. I went to bed and decided that I would take care of business when I went back to the office on Monday. Would you believe that it took a whole four hours to respond to everything! That’s about 1 ½ minutes per e-mail. Next time I go out of town, I will have an auto response.

Her Own Corner Of TV

The Author of this post is Cheryl Martinez

When I first saw commercials for the Tyra Banks show, I thought it was a goner the moment it first aired on television. I had no idea that this host would be able to win over so many people, myself included, and years later I'm still watching the Tyra show religiously. The topics presented are handled in a very unique way. I find Tyra to be a very likable host, much different from other hosts. When I watch her show, I learn new things but I also find the opportunity to just enjoy her personality and the show without really getting too involved in the topics. It's not as emotionally draining as an Oprah show.

Watching Tyra has become one of my main routines in life. I watch her on my satellite TV, that I got after seeing these www.cabletelevision.net, and sometimes watch it with friends so that we can all discuss the topics included in the show. While it's my favorite talk show, it's just one of the many shows that I enjoy daily. I never miss an episode of Tyra if I can help it and anxiously look forward to the next show and topic that she covers. I love her audience, too, there's just such a friendly environment in her studio audience and Tyra herself always seems to be having such a wonderful time doing her show that I can't help but have a good time too.