Since I’ve been away, I’ve had a few things on my mind.
First off, Democratic Pundit Hilary Rosen really ticked me off, and I’m a democrat!
If you haven’t heard, she said Ann Romney never worked a day in her life. Mrs. Romney stayed home and raised her five sons. Yes, I know the Romney’s are millionaires, and yes, she probably had help. The comment still gets my blood boiling.
Democrats trying to “fix” Rosen’s comment have also managed to infuriate me. I couldn’t care less about the fortune of those running for president. I’m tired of the argument that because the Romney’s are wealthy, they can’t relate to the common man. Why? Because EVERY presidential candidate is wealthy, whether they were born that way or worked for it. I’m not saying that’s the way it should be, but that’s the way it is.
I could go on and on about this topic, but instead I’ll leave you with this tongue-in-cheek drawing from my friend Diane. We are both stay-at-home-moms and she posted this on my facebook wall.She titled it, “Ready to start my Monday”….haha. I love it! If only that’s what it was really like to be a stay-at-home-mom.
Next topic…I have a new obsession. SPARTINA 449
Spartina 449 was started by a woman who lives on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina. Daufuskie is an Island right by Hilton Head. Her hand bags, clothes, and beautiful accessories are now in more than 1,000 stores.
Here’s a look at a few of my favorite items.
All of her items are very beachy and airy. I have a purse, wallet and apron. A portion of the proceeds also go to the Daufuskie Island Historical Society. You can check out more of her beach bags, purses, clothing and accessories by clicking here. Spartina 449 was also recently featured in Southern Living.
Lastly, I am still researching our family tree (on my family’s side) and I discovered a shocker! We are primarily Irish and English, and I thought that is all I would continue to find as I kept researching. My mother’s maiden name is Neely, which is a very Irish name and we were always told it was Irish and a form of McNeely. Well, notsomuch!
Neely is actually from Neleigh and it is German! GULP!
We were shocked. I had to go back to my mother’s sixth-great-grandparents to crack the code. I guess we will be celebrating Oktoberfest this year! 
You have essentially hit on my presumed pedigree. Irish and English and LOTS of German although both sides of my family tend to embrace the Irish side. My mother’s maiden name was Swinehart, so we know we are German, but they have been in the U.S. for so long it’s hard to prove. Any searching secrets you have discovered?
Maybe we are related! Canton isnt that far from parkersburg! Haha My biggest suggestion is research with your parents. While i was with them, we did ancestry.com together. Otherwise, i would never have been able to fill in the blanks. Im still stuck on the cochranes though. I cant get us out of 17th century Pennsylvania!
I am now German? Who would of known! I also love the Spartina 449, I bought a purse and a wallet while in Hilton Head. Great line! You go girl, a stay at home mom is a job, and how lucky your child is to have you there with him. When I think back I wish I had stayed at home also. Well we can’t go back.
Yes aunt sue we are now german! Haha bring on the sauerkraut and sausages!
Hilary Rosen. Ugh. I don’t care how much money you have (as if that’s anybody’s business to begin with) a SAHM works her butt off, for little recognition, doing twice the work of a full time worker. That comment was beyond offensive & patently absurd. But since Ms Rosen wants to jump on the democrat-led class warfare bandwagon, it’s important to note that they are themselves millionaires as well as her very close pals the Obamas. Regardless, I’m sick & tired of women attacking women for their personal family choices. Enough already. {jumping off soapbox}
Spartina 449 just got a bookmark from me. LOVE her jewelry & straw bags! I’m not sure which pattern is my favorite though…
When I worked overseas, our International Headquarters was located in Bensheim, Germany (45 mins outside of Frankfurt) so I spent a few weeks every year there and LOVED it! The food, the history, the sweet locals, THE CHOCOLATE, the museums, and the architecture are parts of my favorite memories. What a rich heritage you share!
so glad you like Spartina 449! I now want to get a beachbag and beach towels…I just love her stuff! I’m glad to hear you liked Germany….I still can’t believe we found German in our family tree when everyone else is from Ireland and England! ha!