Itty Bitty Hooves

Tough As Steel

I have a steel barn and as much as I love the old-fashioned wood barns, I have to say that steel wins out in big ways over them in terms of durablility, and in most cases beauty too. It’s not like it once was where steel buildings looked drab, you can even imitate almost any style of wood building with steel and have it hold it’s looks longer. You can even get steel roofing on your home. I know someone down the street that has that and it’s quite beautiful, and I can only imagine how much longer lasting than traditional shingles. I want to do that when we have to re-roof our home. Some of the most beautiful steel buildings incorporate all kinds of elegant angles and levels that make them eye-appealing as well as ultra-functional. Steel really is the way to go with any building project.

Coming Closer To A Final Decision

Orlando real estate is beautiful, and Florida is one of my favorite states. I give it top consideration for our final choice of a place to move. I love the ocean, and heat. Hubby’s not too fond of the hot sun, but he can stay inside. The Orlando side of Florida is loaded with fun things to do, and places to go. It’s the best area in the state in that regards. I’d like a nice condo near enough to the ocean to have a view. I don’t even think I want ‘land’ per say anymore. It takes so much time to keep up with. I have to convince Bob of that though. There are lots of rural areas left in the Florida area too though, if I can’t convince him that a condo would be a lovely way to spend our lives.

Making Relationships Work

A friend of mine was telling me the other day that their relationship with their husband was so strained lately, and that they’ve both changed so much that they aren’t even on the same page anymore. That’s sad. The thing is, people do change, all through their lives. Every little event affects the way we think, the way we see the world around us, both good and bad, in a major way or in a seemingly insignificant way. Even the little ways we change build up to create a totally different view in the long run, however, one thing that really shouldn’t change is our love for our partner. Loving someone requires that you understand that they are human, have feelings that are unique unto themselves, and it should–needs to–work both ways there too. Each participant in a relationship needs to see the other for who they are, and understand that the person they are is a result of the many things that happen, they’re not going to be the same person they were 5 years ago, 10, 20, or 2 years ago. That doesn’t make them bad. I think what really happens is one, or both of the partners doesn’t want to accept the other. So long as both parties still care for, and love each other, the rest just doesn’t matter. It may sound simplistic, and really it is, but it is also true. Sometimes it’s just too easy to say, well we’ve grown apart so the heck with it, I don’t want to do this anymore. Long lasting relationships take work. Everyone’s heard that but I’m not sure they understand what that ‘work’ is. It’s not something physical, or tangible in most cases. The work is emotional and philosophical. You can’t touch it, or see it, but you have to do it in order to have a longterm relationsihp. It’s a lot of work sometimes to understand someone else’s point of view and accept it. If both parties can do it, then it can work.

The Truth About Acne

One of the biggest concerns for my son as a teen was acne. For some reason my daughter never had a real problem with it, but my son was covered with it. It was awful and nothing seemed to help. We did the dermatologist thing and all the commercial stuff you could think of. He even had it as he got passed the young adult stage. Then we began to realize that a lot of the myths about acne just aren’t true, and a lot of the doctors back then even perpetuated some of them. If you or your children have an acne problem take the time to find out about the many types of acne, and the facts behind the myths, and truths of the common problem. Nothing is more damaging to a young person’s psyche than the scaring of their face and their appearance to their peers. Helping them get a handle on it will improve their self-esteem and give them a foothold into adulthood without the devestating pressures that acne can cause.

I wish acne.com had been around when my son was younger. I know I wish I’d known the things I learned there when I was a teen, and my problem was nowhere near what his was like. I am glad, however, I found their site and was able to help my son conquer his acne problem even if it wasn’t as soon as would have been good. Even as a young man the effects of such nasty skin problems was depressing, and caused social acceptance problems. He’s much happier now, and leading a much fuller life free from the blemishes that once covered his face and shoulders.

New Kids Comin… I hope

Well fall is in the air. It’s about that time. Mickey is getting geared up for his ladies. I’ve had two girls in with him for several weeks and he’s been interested, although I can’t say the same for the ladies, but now it’s time to let him in with the bigger herd and see what he’ll do. I sure hope he’ll make nice spring babies. I’m really looking forward to it. I love spring with all the bouncy babies. It’s been a long time since I had a bunch of goatie kids running around. I had one this spring, but next year, hopefully more than 20! There is something very special about the way a goat kid prances and leaps and plays. They have a zest for life that is contagious.

Help Your Teen With Their Struggles

One of the biggest issues parents can face is how to go about improving teen self esteem.
Teenaged depression and anxiety can create a whole host of problems including anorexia, depression, and at its worst suicide. Teenage deaths due to problems brought on by the stresses of those budding adult years where they aren’t sure who they are, or how they fit into the world around them are not easy to deal with, and even attempting to solve the problems alone can be disasterous. Sometimes, as much as we want to be the person our teens can turn to, and no matter how we’ve strived to make that the case, we are the last people they actually will open up to, or feel they can release their anxieties too. The reasons are as broad and varied as teens themselves. It really isn’t important though. Don’t let your own ego as a parent get in the way of finding them the help they need—when they’ve made it through, they’ll realize that they really COULD count on you, no matter what, and no matter how, because you made it possible for them to see their way clear of the struggles they are encountering.

Two’Fer

Well, I’ll get to my point in a second, but dang that new picture of me looks… well freaky. lol Maybe it’s because I took it myself, but it’s just off. ARG,hahaha

Anyway, today was FANTASTIC. Hubby said he wanted to work out (he’s pretty hard except for right around the middle, but still good shape) anyway, I was like cool, I’m going to too. Wow was that fun. Not that we were doing the same things, we werent, while he did free weights I did the Total Gym, then we switched and I did free weights and he did the TG, and then I did some floor work with the ball while he did push ups, and well it was just a blast! I’ve enjoyed my workouts before, but doing them WITH someone (especially someone you get such a kick out of watching their muscles buldge LOL) just was so much better.

He put in the new Scorpion CD Humanity Hour 1 and let me tell you, the first song on that CD is one of the most awesome workout songs. It’s got such a power drum start that it makes you feel weak for a moment just because the music is so strong, but it’s awesome to work out to.

Stop The Hidden Dangers

It’s a scary sign of the times that people have to worry about other people carrying weapons to school, into hospitals, or courtrooms but the way it is, is the way it is. These are troubling times but saftey should never have to be an issue. Having a reliable metal detector set up to secure your premisis is something any business can do and hospitals, schools and such MUST do to protect their patrons. These don’t have to big bulky machines either. Simple hand held metal detector are just as effective, and easily affordable as well as require less set up. Anyone can be trained to use the equipment and insure a safe atmosphere. They can be used to inspect cargo and vehicles as well. Check for problems before they even get onto your businesses property by having your gate personnel equipped to stop dangerous material from entering at the start. There are many custom situations that can be provided to meet specific needs and escalating security for more in-depth protection. You can never be too safe, and you’ll never have to worry about hidden dangers again.

Take A Hike!

LOL you know they say you can’t judge a man (or woman) until you walk a mile in their shoes, well today I had my brand new walking/running shoes on for my mile walk and the support was GREAT but they’re a little stiff so I was feeling it in my feet. I know it was the shoes because that’s not usually where walking bothers me. Actually I haven’t had any of the pains I’d had the first time or two. Maybe it’s time to step it up a little, either in pace, or distance. I think I’ll give it a few more times first before I do that though. LOL

New England Charm

I’ve heard that Carolina is a beautiful place to live, and I can only imagine it is with its New England colors and seasons. Looking at Wilmington NC real estate is quite mouth-watering. It’s kind of far to move everything though. I’ve thought about it however. Florida is beautiful but a bit too hot in the summers, and Texas has had more than its share of problems relating to livestock owners in the past year or so. Something that is still temperate, and yet holds so much charm, like Carolina would be really nice, and it’s still by the ocean so I could have the Florida like beaches. Now just to figure out how to afford the land there. It’s higher than what the area I’m in is, but really I don’t need near the amount of land I have now to even do what I’m doing, so it would be okay if it were a smaller rural area. I love the architecture in the New England states. There’s something about it that makes me feel like I’ve just stepped into a Revolutionary war era time. It’s definitely worth a thought.