REDSKINS FIND A WAY TO LOSE AGAIN

The Washington Redskins lead the Philadelphia Eagles most of the game yesterday but found away to lose again in the end. The Eagles kicked a field goal with 1:48 left to beat the Redskins 27-24, the Skins just don't know how win the close games. The Virginia Cavaliers are looking for a new football coach, the Cavaliers decided to part ways with Al Groh yesterday and have began looking for a new coach. I don't know who the new coach will be but the program really needed a change. The Virginia basketball team will be back in action at home tonight against Penn State in the ACC/BIG 10 Challenge. Speaking of basketball both the CH girls and boys basketball team will open there season on Wednesday night against Matoaca, the boys team will be at home while the girls team will be on the road. Fellow blogger Keith will be out of town this week in Fayetteville, North Carolina for some more government work, at least he didn't have to travel to far. Have a nice day, MICKEY

Survey your support system. Make a list of people you could turn to for advice and hands-on help in a pinch. You’ll probably realize you have more people to rely on for emotional, practical, or financial support than you thought you did. Knowing that they’re there can mitigate the effects of stress and make you feel more resilient.

Plant something. Whether it’s a window box or a row of bulbs, caring for greenery can have a positive effect on your well-being. A recent study put heart-disease patients in a horticultural-therapy class. Immediately after the class, their heart rates were lowered and their moods improved. Gardening can help shift the focus away from the stressors in your life and calm you down.

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Mindy McCready Country singer 34
Clay Aiken Singer ("American Idol") 31
Shane Victorino Baseball player 29
Elisha Cuthbert Actress ("24") 27
Kaley Cuoco Actress ("The Big Bang Theory") 24

KEITH STILL LEADS

WELL KEITH EXTENDED HIS LEAD OVER JULIANNE TO 3 GAMES BUT I MOVED 1 GAME CLOSER GOING 15-7 BUT I AM STILL 4 GAMES BACK. LES MOVED TO 5TH PLACE OVERALL GOING 16-6 WHILE DAD DROPPED BACK TO THE GEORGIA CONTINGENT GOING 11-11 THIS WEEK AND FALLING ALL THE WAY FROM 5TH TO 8TH PLACE. DUSTY HAD THE BEST WEEK GOING 17-5. ALSO SCOTT & JOY ARE HAVING GOOD BATTLE FOR 12TH PLACE.

GB
1. KEITH 165-72 --
2. JULIANNE 162-75 3
3. MICKEY 161-76 4

4. ANDREW 159-78 6
5. LES 158-79 7
6. MURPH 158-79 7
7. LEE 158-79 7
8. DAD 156-81 9

9. DERRELLE 156-81 9
10. JOHN 154-83 11

11. DUSTY 154-83 11

12. SCOTT 146-91 19

13. JOY 145-92 20

14. SCOTTIE 131-107 34

WEEK 14 GAMES

HOUSTON AT EAST CAROLINA

WEST VIRGINIA AT RUTGERS

CINCINNATI AT PITTSBURGH

ARIZONA AT USC

FLORIDA VS ALABAMA

SOUTH FLORIDA AT UCONN

TEXAS VS NEBRASKA

GEORGIA TECH VS CLEMSON

WISCONSIN AT HAWAII

FRESNO STATE AT ILLINOIS

OHIO VS CENTRAL MICHIGAN

NEW HAMPSHIRE AT VILLANOVA

WILLIAM & MARY AT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

APPALACHIAN STATE AT RICHMOND

VIRGINIA TECH PUNNDS VIRGINIA, ECU WINS

The Virginia Cavaliers played well for about a half yesterday before the wheels completely fell off in the 2nd half. The Cavaliers actually trailed just 14-13 in the 3rd quarter before a fumble and the Tech tout was on en route to a 42-13 win. It looks like the Cavaliers will have a new coach next year but the question is going to be. The East Carolina Pirates knocked off the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles yesterday 25-20 and with the win will face the Houston Cougars at home in the CUSA Championship game. I saw them play Houston a few years ago and the Houston QB is very good, but the Houston defense tends to give up allot of points so this game could be a very high scoring affair. Also in the I-AA playoffs yesterday Richmond beat Elon 16-13 and will now face Appalachian State at home next week, William & Mary also won yesterday 37-0 and will face Southern Illinois on the road next week. In high school playoff action yesterday Thomas Dale beat Hermitage 7-0 and will face Oscar Smith next week at home while Petersburg fell to Hanover 42-8. Today in the NFL the Redskins will travel to Philadelphia to face the Eagles, the Packers have already won this week beating the Lions on Thanksgiving Day. It looks like Keith held on to his lead this week in the Mickey's Place College Football Pick Em Contest, however there was an upset winner this week. I will update the standings later this morning. MICKEY

See the big picture. When obstacles pop up, ask yourself how stressful the situation really is: Will this matter in three months? Three years? For issues with long-term repercussions, write down exactly what you think the problem is or how the situation needs to change. Brainstorm about what you can do to move toward a better outcome, itemize the steps that must be taken, then create a concrete plan of action.

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Julian Ovenden Actor 33
Ringo Garza Rock musician (Los Lonely Boys) 28
Lucas Black Actor 27

I AM HEADING DOWN TO EAST CAROLINA

Well I am going to be heading down to see the East Pirates face the Golden Eagles of Southern Mississippi today. It will be the first time that I have been down to ECU since the opening weekend of the college football season. If the Pirates win today they will host CUSA Championship game next week most likely against Houston, if they will get ready for which ever bowl game that they are going to play in. Today in Charlottesville the Virginia Cavaliers will face Virginia Tech in which like will be Coach Groh's last game as the head coach of the Cavaliers, hopefully the Cavaliers will send him out a winner. In the I-AA playoffs today Richmond is at home against Elon and William & Mary is at home as well against Weber State. In high school football playoff action tonight two teams from the Central District will be in action and both of them will be on the road, Thomas Dale will be at Hermitage and Petersburg will be at Hanover. In college basketball action last night the VCU Rams beat Nevada 85-76 to improve to 4-1 overall. It is feels like a winter morning here in Colonial Heights, the temp is 34 and the wind is blowing pretty steady giving us a wind chill in the upper 20's. I am still tired from getting up at 4am yesterday. MICKEY

Manage Stress. Stress is part of life. Managing stress, so it isn’t overwhelming, is critical in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. When we are over-stressed, we find reasons to soothe ourselves and, often, we do so with food. Exercising, getting enough sleep and spending down-time alone or with loved ones, are all ways to help diminish the impact of stress on our lives.

To be effective
What is it that makes some people more effective than others? Is it skill, or luck, or secret knowledge?

More than anything else, it is a clear and consistent sense of purpose. When the objective is compelling enough, you will find a workable, effective way to make it happen.

To be effective, you must be effective toward some particular end. Clearly define, visualize and feel the reality of the goal, mentally weaving it into every part of your life.

Focus on why it must be done just as much as you focus on what is to be done. By very definition, an inspired performance requires inspiration.

Purpose provides that inspiration. Actions that clearly resonate with purpose will naturally gravitate toward higher and higher levels of effectiveness.

When it truly means something to you, you'll do it very well. What's even better is that in the achievement that surely comes, you'll find great fulfillment.
-- Ralph Marston
Read more: http://greatday.com/#ixzz0Y9d71tNS

Gary Hart Former U.S. senator, D-Colo. 73
Bruce Channel Singer, songwriter 69
Eric Shinseki Secretary of veterans affairs 67
Paul Warfield Football Hall of Famer 67
Randy Newman Singer, songwriter 66
Joe Dante Movie director 62
Paul Shaffer Bandleader ("Late Show With David Letterman") 60
Ed Harris Actor 59
S. Epatha Merkerson ("Law and Order")Actress 57
Michael Chertoff Former secretary of homeland security 56
Kristine Arnold Country singer (Sweethearts of the Rodeo) 53
Judd Nelson Actor 50
Alfonso Cuaron Director ("Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban") 48
Matt Cameron Rock musician 47
Jane Sibbett Actress 47
Jon Stewart Comedian ("The Daily Show") 47
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Dawn Robinson R&B singer 41
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Aimee Garcia Actress ("George Lopez") 31
Daniel Henney Actor 30
Mary Elizabeth Winstead Actress 25
Scarlett Pomers Actress ("Reba") 21

BRADY PASSED AWAY TODAY

Well it is a very sad day around here at the house today because we had to put Brady to sleep today. He really hasn't been the same since Leeza passed away back in May but his health has really declined over the past couple of months. It sure won't be the same without him around here for sure, he will be greatly missed. MICKEY

I AM GLAD IT IS FRIDAY

Since I had to get up at 4am this morning this is the extent of todays entry on the blog. MICKEY

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

I hope everybody has Happy Thanksgiving and takes time think about what they thankful for. The Virginia basketball team picked up a win last night in Mexico beating Cleveland State 76-65, the Cavaliers trailed actually trailed at the half. Today in the NFL there will be 2 teams holding there annual Thanksgiving Day games, the Dallas Cowboys will be hosting the Oakland Raiders while the Detroit Lions will be playing host to the Green Bay Packers. There is also 1 other NFL game tonight but it is not a traditional Thanksgiving Day game which has the New York Giants visiting Denver to face the Broncos. I now have everybody's picks for this weeks contests with the exception of Andrew and I do not know what his holdup is. Also since we are off at work today we have to go in tomorrow morning at 5am, I am sure I will be very tired tomorrow night. Well again I hope everybody has a Happy Thanksgiving. MICKEY

Live your blessings
It is good to reflect upon thankful thoughts. It is even better to continually put thankfulness into action.

The way to be truly and fully thankful for what you have is to put it to use. Abundance grows more abundant when it is exercised.

Life's great and wonderful blessings are not for hoarding. They are for living.

What's important is not how much or how little you have. What's important is what you do with it.

You won't find richness in the objects of your desire. True richness comes in the living, dynamic expression and fulfillment of those desires.

Be genuinely thankful for your good fortune by applying that good fortune in an authentic, purposeful direction. Make good use of life's goodness, and there is no limit to how valuable it can grow.
-- Ralph Marston
Read more: http://greatday.com/motivate/091126.html#ixzz0Xy0yvsSO

Strength Train and Exercise. Strength, cardio and flexibility training are all important to keep bones and heart strong, metabolisms high and bodies free from injury. Find a variety of activities you enjoy and get in one or more (for approximately one hour) at least three times a week. This should include two 20 to 30 minute sessions of strength training weekly. Instead of weight lifting, you can enjoy Yoga and Pilates (both incorporate strength training) as well as other forms of exercise that require muscular strength.

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Marianne Muellerleile Actress 61
Harry Carson Football Hall of Famer 56
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Jamie Rose Actress 50
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Bernard Allison Blues musician 44
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Maia Campbell Actress 33
Joe Nichols Country singer 33
Jessica Bowman Actress 29
Natasha Bedingfield Singer 28
Ben Wysocki Rock musician (The Fray) 25
Lil Fizz R&B singer 24
Aubrey Collins Country singer 22

VIRGINIA FALLS TO STANFORD

The Virginia basketball team fell to Stanford last night 57-52 in Cancun, Mexico. The Cavs were down by 1 at the half and took the lead for a while in the 2nd half before Stanford went on the run and held on to win the game. The Cavaliers will face Cleveland State today. It is raining again here in CH this morning but it is suppose to stop later today and it looks like we might get a little sunshine later today. I sure am glad tomorrow is Thanksgiving and that I am going to get a much needed to day off as well, I need the rest. Speaking of work I din't have to go to Virginia Beach yesterday which was fine with me, I had a terrible headache for most of the day. Also down in Georgia yesterday Scottie started his wrestling season with 2 wins. MICKEY

Caffeine
It's always amazing to me to find people struggling with serious anxiety problems who are still drinking a significant amount of caffeine everyday. Since I don't drink caffeine on a regular basis I have no tolerance for it and it literally makes me shake when I do drink it. I can't imagine throwing that in on top of an anxiety problem. If anxiety is the problem, I would eliminate caffeine all together and see if it helps.

For people with mood disorders, caffeine provides a serious rush of energy, but like simple carbohydrates (sugars) you crash when it wears off. This peak and crash pattern is not good for people trying to stabilize mood swings and the crash will exacerbate depressive symptoms.

Sleep. Adequate sleep is highly beneficial to your health as well as your waistline. Those who get seven to eight hours of sleep each night tend to weigh less than individuals who are sleep deprived. Try to go to bed at the same time every night and wake up the same time every morning.

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Kathryn Crosby Actress 76
Matt Clark Actor 73
Joe Gibbs Hall of Fame football coach 69
Percy Sledge R&B singer 69
Bob Lind Singer 65
Ben Stein Actor, game show host 65
Jonathan Kaplan Director 62
John Larroquette Actor ("Night Court") 62
Tracey Walter Actor 62
Charlaine Harris Author 58
John Lynch Governor of New Hampshire 57
Amy Grant Country-gospel singer 49
Mark Lanegan Rock singer 45
Tim Armstrong Rock musician (Rancid) 44
Stacy Lattisaw R&B singer 43
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Christina Applegate Actress 38
Eddie Steeples Actor 36
Donovan McNabb NFL QB 33
Barbara Bush Daughter of President George W. Bush 28
Jenna Bush Daughter of President George W. Bush 28
Katie Cassidy Actress ("Melrose Place") 23

Riddle

Louise is back. She got both riddles right yesterday. YEAH!!!

I'm going to take off with the riddles until Monday, See you on Monday. Every one have a Happy Thanksgiving and pray MeMa will be able to come home for Thanksgiving.

ANSWERS

What is the one thing you can always count on?
fingers

What joins two people but touches one?
a wedding ring

QUESTIONS

What is the best year for a kangaroo?

Who was the best actor in the Bible?

VCU WINS ON THE ROAD, IT WAS A LONG DAY AT WORK YESTERDAY

The VCU Rams improved to 3-1 on the season with 63-52 road win at Hampton last night, the Rams didn't play as well as they did against Oklahoma but they played well enough to get the win. The Virginia basketball team will be back in action tonight against Stanford in a tournament in Cancun, Mexico. The game against the Cardinal will be a tough test for the Cavaliers. Well I have to say it was a very long day at work yesterday, I didn't get home until after 5pm and it rained the entire day and I was on a truck so I got pretty wet. I am probably going to have to go to Virginia Beach today so it could be another pretty long day. I am still pretty sore form playing basketball Sunday night and then last night I bit my tongue eating supper so my PAIN index is still elevated. MICKEY

Fats
The benefits of a low fat diet for fighting weight gain and heart disease have been highly touted. However, many don't realize that limiting your fat intake too severely of healthy fats can result in serious mood changes, irritability and aggression. The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish have been found to help stabilize mood swings and decrease stress. "Good fats" burn clean in the bloodstream compared to "bad fats" which clog the arteries and narrow the blood vessels. Good fats include olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocadoes and fish. Exchange that fried chicken for a grilled salmon. Replace a mayonnaise dressing with an olive oil and vinegar splash.

Hydrate. Approximately 65 percent water, our bodies require substantial replenishment of H2O to function properly. Proper hydration flushes toxins, ensures proper digestive and body functions, curbs hunger and helps fight aging. Opt to drink water (you can add lemon, cucumber or a splash of juice for flavor), unsweetened green tea or club soda.

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Marlin Fitzwater Former White House press secretary 67
Dan Glickman President of the Motion Picture Association of America 65
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Riddle

Bobby got both riddles again. I think I will have to give him the title Riddle King.

Keep MeMa in your prayers because she is not coming home today.


Brain Bruiser

Last Thursday, my aunt Martha forgot her driver's license at home. She was traveling down a one way street in the wrong direction and did not stop at an intersection to let pedestrians go. A policeman was watching her, but did not give her a ticket. Why?
Aunt Martha was a pedestrian

RIDDLES

What is the invention that allows you to see through the thickest walls?
windows

Why are Saturday and Sunday so strong?
other days are weak days


QUESTIONS

What is the one thing you can always count on?

What joins two people but touches one?

PACKERS BEAR 49ER'S, JOHNSON WINS CHAMPIONSHIP

The Green Bay Packer picked up another win yesterday knocking off the San Francisco 49ers 30-24, the Packers built a big lead and had to hold on for the win. The redskins didn't fair as well falling to Dallas 7-6, I have to say the Skins had there chances but just could not get the job done in Dallas. Denny Hamlin won yesterdays season finale on the Sprint Cups Series at Homestead in race that had several exchanges between Juan Pablo Montoya and Tony Stewart, Montoya was parked for 2 laps for rought driving. Jimmie Johnson won his 4th straight championship as well yesterday, Mark Martin finished 2nd in the race for the chase. Well it is raining here in Colonial Heights again this morning and it appears that it is going to rain most of the day and there is another pretty good chance of rain on thanksgiving as well. I am bit sore this morning from playing basketball last night, I think I might be getting to old to play full court basketball. MICKEY

Proteins
It is important to eat high quality proteins like chicken, fish, turkey, soy, dairy products and beans. (I am a very big fan of beans. They are usually high in protein, low in fat and high in fiber.) Proteins are made of amino acids. Your body uses amino acids to make neurotransmitters in the brain. These chemicals (like serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine and GABA) are the chemicals which antidepressants and anxiolytics (anti-anxiety medications) seek to increase to improve your mood and calm you. Chicken and turkey are also high in tryptophan, which the body also uses to make serotonin, one of the primary neurotransmitters for lifting and calming the mood. Running short on these neurotransmitters results in depression, irritability, difficulty thinking and remembering, insomnia, fatigue and anxiety. Having sufficient stores of these neurotransmitters available to the brain helps it regulate emotions and thinking. Providing your body with the necessary ingredients to manufacture these neurotransmitters is vital for improving your mental health and keeping things in balance.

The top five republican party registered voter states:
1. Nebraska
2. Utah
3. Kansas
4. Mississippi
5. Arizona

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KEITH CONTINUES TO LEAD

WELL KEITH CONTINUES TO LEAD THE CONTEST AFTER THIS WEEKS RESULTS GOING 13-5 THIS WEEK AND JULIANNE IS WELL WITHIN STRIKING DISTANCE JUST 2 GAMES BACK. JOHN HAD THE BEST WEEK GOING 14-4 WHILE SCOTT CONTINUED TO STRUGGLE GOING 9-9. ALSO AFTER THIS WEEKS RESULTS ONLY 4 GAMES SEPARATE 3-9 PLACES IN THE STANDINGS. IT LOOKS LIKE THERE WILL BE AT LEAST 22 GAMES IN NEXT WEEKS CONTEST WHICH WILL BE THE LAST WEEK OF FULL GAMES BEFORE THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES AND THE BOWLS WHICH WILL DECIDE THIS YEARS CONTEST.

GB
1. KEITH 151-64 --
2. JULIANNE 149-66 2
3. MICKEY 146-69 5

4. ANDREW 146-69 5
5. DAD 145-70 6
6. DERRELLE 143-72 8
7. LES 142-73 9
8. MURPH 142-9

9. LEE 142-73 9
10. JOHN 140-75 11

11. DUSTY 137-78 14

12. SCOTT 132-83 19

13. JOY 131-84 20

14. SCOTTIE 117-98 34

WEEK 13 GAMES

WAKE FOREST AT DUKE

NORTH CAROLINA AT N.C. STATE

CLEMSON AT SOUTH CAROLINA

FLORIDA STATE AT FLORIDA

MIAMI AT SOUTH FLORIDA

BOSTON COLLEGE AT MARYLAND

VIRGINIA TECH AT VIRGINIA

GEORGIA AT GEORGIA TECH

ALABAMA AT AUBURN

OLE MISS AT MISSISSIPPI STATE

ARKANSAS AT LSU

TENNESSEE AT KENTUCKY

SOUTHERN MISS AT EAST CAROLINA

TEXAS AT TEXAS A&M

NEVADA AT BOISE STATE

PITTSBURGH AT WEST VIRGINIA

OKLAHOMA STATE AT OKLAHOMA

NOTRE DANE AT STANFORD

TEMPLE AT OHIO

UTAH AT BYU

ELON AT RICHMOND

WEBER STATE AT WILLIAM & MARY

VIRGINIA LOSE TO CLEMSON, WASHINGTON AT DALLAS

The Virginia Cavaliers put up a good fight for a while yesterday but in the end the Clemson Tigers were just to much for the Cavaliers as the Tigers came away with a 34-21 win, the Cavaliers will finish out there season at home next week against Virginia Tech. The East Carolina Pirates beat UAB yesterday 37-21 setting up a showdown with Southern Miss next Saturday at East Carolina for the CUSA East Division Championship, if the Pirates win they host the CUSA Championship game the following week. The Richmond Spiders won the CAA with a 13-10 win over William & Mary, both team will qualify for the I-AA playoffs which began next week. In the NFL today Washington will travel to Dallas and the Packers will be at home against San Francisco. The VCU Rams basketball team upset the Oklahoma Sooners last night 82-69 at the Seigel Center giving Lee a birthday win, after the game the Rams coach said he won this won for Lee. Also yesterday the Virginia basketball team improved to 3-1 with 76-55 over Oral Roberts, the Cavaliers will face Stanford next. The Nascar Sprint Cup Series season will come to an end today in Homestead, Florida and barring a miracle it looks like Jimmie Johnson will win his 4th straight championship today. In high school football action yesterday 2 of the 3 teams from the central District won there playoff games, Thomas Dale beat L.C. Bird 28-14, Petersburg beat Clover Hill 22-21 in OT and Hanover beat Dinwiddie 35-33. In our college football contest Keith still leads after this weeks competition, I will have the standings updated later this morning and I will have the games for next week after the field for the I-AA playoff games are announced. MICKEY

Complex Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the body's preferred source of energy. Your body will burn carbohydrates first before turning to protein or fats. A lack of energy sources in the body will result in the body shutting down and altering activity levels. People who are chronically tired often feel sad and hopeless as a result. To keep your emotions on an even keel it is important to have a slow steady stream of carbohydrates broken down and made available in the bloodstream for energy.

People struggling with depression and/or mood swings often rely heavily on simple carbohydrates (sugars) rather than complex carbohydrates (starches). Simple carbohydrates (candies, table sugar, honey, sodas, fruits, milk products) break down quickly in the bloodstream and hit it with a bang that provides immediate energy. This is why they are preferred by people with depression. However, what goes up must come down, usually with the same speed and intensity. The surge of energy is followed by a crash when the sugar is quickly burned up. This crash exacerbates depression, fatigue, impaired concentration and memory and irritability. However, all simple carbohydrates are not equal. There is a difference between the simplest carbohydrates like table sugar, sodas and candies which are referred to as "empty calories" because they provide so much glucose, an easily broken down form of sugar, and no nutritional value. Compare these with fruits and milk products whose sugars (fructose and galactose respectively) are somewhat harder to break down, enter the bloodstream a bit more gradually and have a somewhat milder crash and provide significant nutrition such as vitamin C and calcium. If you are craving something sweet have an apple or orange rather than a candy bar.

Complex carbohydrates (whole grains, starchy vegetables and beans) are even harder for the body to metabolize and provide and slow, constant stream of fuel for the body's energy demands. This avoids the peaks and crashes of the simple carbohydrates. Whole grains also provide lots of B vitamins which calm and stabilize the mood and help your body metabolize carbohydrates for increased energy.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEE

Well today is former blogger Lee Olds 20th birthday, I saw former blogger because I don't think he has posted any comments recently on Mickey's Place, I think he is addicted to Facebook. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEE. It wasn't a good night for the high school football teams in action at the beach last night, First Flight got run over by Whiteville 46-20 while Manteo lost a heart breaker to Plymouth 18-12 in OT. Today there will be three Central District teams in high school playoff action, Thomas Dale will be at L.C. Bird, Dinwiddie will be at Hanover and Petersburg will be at Clover Hill. In college football action today the Virginia Cavaliers will be on the road at Clemson, I think it is going to be a long afternoon for the Cavaliers. The Virginia basketball team will be at home against Oral Roberts today, also tonight in college basketball action the VCU Rams will be at home against Oklahoma. Well Jimmie Johnson will start form the pole in the final race of the season tomorrow at Homestead, Scott Speed will be on the front row with him. MICKEY

THANKSGIVING TIPS
Don't arrive famished. Instead of saving your appetite for the big four o'clock feast, make sure to have a healthy breakfast and a light lunch (such as fruit and yogurt). Starving yourself earlier in the day will just lead to major bingeing — and uncomfortably tight pants — at dinner.

Keep portion size in mind.
Knowing what a serving really looks like will help you to set limits. Some useful visuals to keep in mind: one serving of turkey measures about the size of a deck of cards (tip: white meat has less fat than dark); one serving of stuffing, mashed potatoes, or cranberry sauce looks like half a baseball.

Shift your focus away from the food.
Instead of wondering when it'll be time for seconds, enjoy the company you're in. Get updates on everyone's family or career, bring some pictures of the kids/grandkids to show off, or exchange recipes.

Stan Musial Baseball Hall of Famer 89
Joseph Campanella Actor 82
Jean Shepard Country singer 76
Laurence Luckinbill Actor 75
Marlo Thomas Actress ("That Girl") 72
Rick Lenz Actor 70
Dr. John Musician 69
Natalia Makarova Ballet dancer 69
Juliet Mills Actress 68
Phil Bredesen Governor of Tennessee 66
Marcy Carsey TV producer 65
Richard Durbin U.S. senator, D-Ill. 65
Earl Monroe Basketball Hall of Famer 65
Harold Ramis Writer, actor 65
Goldie Hawn Actress 64
Andrew Davis Director 63
Livingston Taylor Singer 59
Lorna Luft Actress 57
Cherry Jones Actress 53
Brian Ritchie Rock musician (Violent Femmes) 49
Steven Curtis Chapman Gospel singer 47
Nicollette Sheridan Actress ("Desperate Housewives") 46
Bjork Rock singer, actress 44
Troy Aikman Football Hall of Famer, sportscaster 43
Chauncey Hannibal R&B singer (BLACKstreet) 41
Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball player 40
Michael Strahan Sportscaster 38
Kelsi Osborn Country singer (SHeDAISY) 35
Lindsey Haun Singer, actress 25
Jena Malone Actress 25
Lee Olds college student 20

Riddle

It was nice to hear someone else answering the riddles. Scott got one and Bobby got one.

Yesterday MeMA Ruth said she will not be coming home until next week. We have not talked to the doctor yet.

Have a good weekend. I hope to get something done. Right!! I don't know where to start.

ANSWERS


What did the plug say to the wall?
Sock it to you

What goes up but never comes down?
your age

QUESTIONS

Brain Bruiser

Last Thursday, my aunt Martha forgot her driver's license at home. She was traveling down a one way street in the wrong direction and did not stop at an intersection to let pedestrians go. A policeman was watching her, but did not give her a ticket. Why?

RIDDLES

What is the invention that allows you to see through the thickest walls?

Why are Saturday and Sunday so strong?

VIRGINIA WINS AGAIN, I AM TIRED THIS MORNING

The Virginia Cavalier basketball team improved to 2-1 last night with a 79-46 win over Rider, the Cavs lead this game most of the way and pulled away from the Broncos in the 2nd half. The Cavaliers will be at home as well on Saturday against Oral Roberts at the JPJ Arena. I am a bit tired this morning because I didn't sleep very well at all last night, I think I woke up about every 30-40 minuted for some reason. Down at the beach tonight both First Flight and Manteo have 2nd round playoff games at home, First Flight will be at home against Whiteville and Manteo will be at home against Plymouth. The Nascar Sprint Cup Series will run there final race of the season this weekend at Homestead, it looks like Jimmie Johnson will win his 4th straight title. Well I hope everybody has a good weekend. MICKEY

Swiss cheese Holy cow: “Calcium-rich foods reduce fat-producing enzymes and increase fat breakdown,” says Michael B. Zemel, Ph.D., director of the Nutrition Institute at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Put toe to toe with some of its cheesy counterparts, Swiss is a heavy hitter in the calcium department; layer a slice on a lunchtime sandwich, or stack some on high-fiber crackers.

Get pumped with peppermint.
Try peppermint, recommends Bryan Raudenbush, Ph.D., an associate professor of psychology at West Virginia's Wheeling Jesuit University. His research indicates that the smell of peppermint enhances performance and alertness and can reduce fatigue. Try Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm with peppermint oil or chewing a sugar-free peppermint gum.

Always successful
In each and every moment, you are successful at doing something. You take action, and that action successfully brings a result.

Success is not really something you must strive to create, for you are always making it happen. What's important is defining and intending the success you do create so that it is a positive force in your world.

Many people are successful at just barely getting by. Others are successful at bringing pain and dismay into their lives.

Yet the very same skills that succeed at creating mediocrity and despair, can also be used to create rich fulfillment. What's needed is not so much a change in effort as a change in focus.

You truly deserve a great and wonderful life, and you have everything necessary to experience that life. Keep your thoughts focused on your most meaningful desires, and your actions will align with those thoughts.

You're always succeeding at something. Choose now to make it something great.
-- Ralph Marston
Read more: http://greatday.com/motivate/091119.html#ixzz0XOetdHRK

Robert Byrd U.S. senator, D-W.Va. 92
Nadine Gordimer Nobel Prize-winning author 86
Kaye Ballard Actress 84
Estelle Parsons Actress 82
Richard Dawson Actor, game show host ("Hogan's Heroes," "Family Feud") 77
Dick Smothers Comedian (The Smothers Brothers) 71
Joe Biden Vice president 67
Norman Greenbaum Singer 67
Veronica Hamel Actress ("Hill Street Blues") 66
Judy Woodruff Broadcast journalist (CNN) 63
Samuel E. Wright Actor 63
Joe Walsh Rock singer (The Eagles) 62
Richard Masur Actor ("One Day at a Time") 61
Bo Derek Actress ("10") 53
Jim Brown Reggae musician (UB40) 52
Sean Young Actress 50
Jim Brickman Pianist 48
Ming-Na Actress 46
Ned Vaughn Actor 45
Mike D Rapper (The Beastie Boys) 44
Sen Dog Rapper (Cypress Hill) 44
Callie Thorne Actress 40
Sabrina Lloyd Actress ("Sports Night") 39
Joel McHale ("Community," "The Soup")Actor 38
Marisa Ryan Actress 35
Dierks Bentley Country singer 34
Joshua Gomez Actor ("Chuck") 34
Laura Harris Actress 33
Josh Turner Country singer 32
Nadine Velazquez Actress ("My Name is Earl") 31
Dan Byrd Actor 24
Cody Linley Actor ("Hannah Montana'' ''Dancing with the Stars") 20

Riddle

Bobby got one of the riddles yesterday. Come on everyone give him some competition.

ANSWERS

What is the best state to get school supplies?
Pencil-vania


What did Winnie the Pooh pack for his vacation?
the bear essentials


QUESTIONS

What did the plug say to the wall?

What goes up but never comes down?