Our family television night solving crime

This guest post from Walter Horn.

Tuesday is night family night for my family. My son and I go to my parents' house on Tuesday evening to watch our favorite criminal investigation shows, NCIS and NCIS: Los Angeles.

We all gather around the television, turn on direct tv Chicago, and begin our investigation of the latest crime of that night. My dad is a military veteran and loves to watch military shows. My son likes the adventure and of course the girls. I love to compare the criminal theories on television with those that I learned in my criminology classes in graduate school. We get into some very heated debates. My mother sits on the couch and just shakes her head with amusement. I think that this is her motivation for our family television night.

As the night goes on we are all laughing, eating snacks and enjoying our family time.

Unfortunately, this will be our last month to do this because my son will be leaving for college in the fall. But, he has said that family television night is one thing that he will miss while he is away. But come break time we will continue our family television night for a short time and rekindle the connection that we have made all of these years.

My Bestie Finally Booked a Trip of Her Own

Guest post written by my buddy Lavern Small.

After all of the trips that my best friend has booked for me using houghes net, she finally gets to take a vacation of her own. She decided that she wanted to take another cruise. This time she is taking her sister. She used her hughesnet internet packages to get online to find the perfect cruise. They decided to take a single's cruise, much like the one we had taken five years earlier. She is hoping she can meet her Mister Right this time. They are planning to go this fall on a Caribbean cruise. She likes the Caribbean because if the warmer climates and she will be able to soak up some sun on the beach. She has always been one to like a deep, dark tan. She assured me that she would take some sunscreen with her. I proceeded to tell her she better use it too. Just taking it along does not do any good unless you use it. I had to emphasize it to her because she is very pale and although she does tan, she will end up burning if she is not careful.

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Hey guys! How is it going? Geez, I have been so preoccupied the past few weeks. We have moved to another house and now, we are so busy with all the preparations for my little girl's 5th birthday. To think that I am not done with putting our boxed stuffs in its proper place here in our new home and now, we will have a party. Just great, huh!

Actually, we are really thankful to our Almight Father for everything and for everyday. For this new chapter of our life and for my bug's 5th birthday - these are just huge blessings for us! That even though how hectic our schedule these days, we are still able to manage it. We just have to keep prodding and keep doing what needs to be done, right? Of course, with the big help of family and some helpful friends; and with His blessings and guidance. Yeah, just keep going with the hope that all things will turn out great. Have a good one all! Keep the faith always!

Precautions to take for women living alone

Guest blog post from Pearl Johnston.

I am a single woman who is 30 years old and I live alone. I must admit that it can be a bit scary at times but I feel that I have taken every precaution possible to make myself and my home safer. I have gotten a watch dog who also makes a great companion for those nights at home alone. I also make sure that when I am at home alone at night that all of my windows and doors are shut and locked as well, and I have a door alarmon all the doors. The biggest step that I have taken to ensure the safety of me and my home is installed a home security alarm system. I would have to say that this is the best step that you can make when you are a female living alone. One thing to do is always be aware of your surroundings and if you feel that something may not be right then do not hesitate to call the authorities because when it comes to your safety when you are living along you can never be too careful.