I put an auction on eBay for 1658 Vintage USA Postcards consisting of Chrome, Linen and Continental.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260194233779

You can start making money by selling them in smaller lots or individually. If you are an avid postcard collector, you can add to your collection.

I also have a basement full of glassware, china and pottery. I will soon be listing them for sell also on eBay to clear more of my inventory.

I started selling with a dream of selling something different. I am working on achieving that goal.

So check out my auction and place a bid or put it on your watch list. Thanks.

Postcard collecting or buying to resell them is a great way to make money. I have a listing going up on eBay for 1658 vintage postcards tomorrow. They are chrome, linen and continental postcards. People love collecting them and remember some of the special places they have been or dream of going to.

I started collecting postcards as a child when my parents took trips and mailed me a postcard. My Mamaw (grandmother) took care of my brothers, sister and myself while they were on their trips. As we got older and were able to be taken on some road trips, my Mom always bought postcards of places we had been. It was always fun to sit and look at the postcards that she had mounted in a black scrapbook with little tabs on the corners to hold pictures or postcards. Reflecting on the fun times my family shared on those vacations. The motels or hotels always had postcards in the desk drawer in the rooms. Mom always collected those too.

I have learned a lot of history from the many postcards I have read the back descriptions. Postcards of many places that are no longer there that have been destroyed or demolished. It is nice to see postcards survive over long periods of time if taken care of properly. Storing them in an acid free protective sleeve is important.

So check out my eBay auction, ID is shirleysdelight. Thanks, I appreciate you also putting it on your watch list.

I am blessed to have several caring and kind friends. They have been concerned about me and calling to check on me. I felt better on Sunday morning and part of the afternoon on Sunday. I got a headache and had to lay down. Woke up not feeling good again. I can’t seem to shake this sick feeling of cold, sinus, or flu symptoms. Been still fighting my depression too. One of the problems of being a diabetic, it takes longer to get well.

One of my cats, Baby, has been sneezing for over two weeks since he came back home from my friend’s house, but his health has declined too. I took him to a vet this morning. The vet told me that it is an air borne virus that my cat has. Due to the amount of infection coming out of his eyes and nose, a shot of antibiotic was administered. The vet also gave me liquid antibiotic to take home to give him two doses a day. I was also informed that it could affect all of my other cats and myself. I have heard 2 of my other cats sneeze only once yesterday. The Vet said that I could give this antibiotic to my other cats if necessary. Pray they are not getting sick too as they are my oldest cats.

My cats are important to me. They are my kids, friends and companions, not just pets. When I am sick they all like to lay near me to comfort me.  They love talking to me. We carry on a conversations each day. They seem to understand everything I say. I am not sure what they are telling me, but I feel their love towards me all the time.

My friends are also important to me. Without their love, kind and caring ways, I would be so isolated. I thank them from the bottom of my heart for being my friend.

Over the past week with all the stress and not feeling well, I let it get the best of me. I woke this morning and decided to go to church. The pastor’s daughter preached today due to her father, our pastor, is in the hospital after having surgery again. Second time in three weeks for adhesions attaching themselves to the surgical area causing a great deal of pain for him.

His daughter talked about having confidence in the Lord to trust him to handle all things. When we have self doubt, we doubt who we are. I have been doing a lot of self doubt about myself and decisions I have made concerning several issues including the construction work done around my house and my family and their reactions to Christmas tension. She used the scripture James 1:6-8 NIV,

6 But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.

Lately, I have felt like I have been blown and tossed around physically, mentally and spiritually. I have not taken care of myself and my health like I am suppose to. I know the Lord is always there for me. I have felt I have let Him down. I need to keep my faith stronger and believe the Lord will always get me through the trails and tribulations I go through.

James 1:12 NIV: Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

I must learn to persevere through all things I face with God in my life and not let the darkness of evil attack me to doubt myself. To be more positive in my thinking. I will continue to work on this.

My family members are a concern of mine as they do not believe in Christ as I do. I pray for their salvation and clearer understanding of why Christ died for them and the reason for the Christmas season. Tension of over buying of Christmas presents and spending way too much money. Christmas has become a commercial holiday and the store employees are not allowed to wish you a Merry Christmas, only a Season’s Greetings or Happy Holidays. It is so sad to see employees struggling not to say Merry Christmas as they have been instructed to do when a shopper wishes them Merry Christmas. They simply reply, You too.

May we all remember the TRUE reason for December 25th! Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday Jesus!

The last two days, I feel like I have been running a race or a marathon. Trying to keep up with all that is going on in my life. The construction idiot crew has been inside of my house for the past two days. Today, we got our first big snow of the winter, approximately 6 inches of snow. Thought the crew would not come today and I would get some peace and quiet even though family members were home because school was closed and one could not get to work through the snowy roads.

However, they did arrive. It is unbelievable how incompetent this crew is of 3 men. I was told originally that only licensed and certified people would be working on all these repairs and improvements to my home. Finding out more each day that each one is not licensed or certified, only working under a company license. Calling the Licensing Board tomorrow.

They started two days ago tearing out the hall ceiling which needed replacing due to a previous leak around the chimney and roof. The leak had been fixed back in August by installing a new flange around the chimney. The ceiling has had two areas collapse prior to the rest being torn down by the crew. New electrical wiring has now been run to all the bedrooms and the bathroom after two days. However, the crew managed to knock the electric off in my office to my computer 4 times today. I was very concerned as my computer was on all 4 times. I did experience a blue screen with a fatal error message after the 3rd time. I don’t know what I would do without my computer. Everything seems to be running fine at this time.

I really don’t look forward to the crew returning tomorrow to track snow all over my carpets. I have asked them to knock the snow off their boots as I had done the same when they had mud on their boots. They seem to disregard my requests. Leaving outer door open to bring all the cold air in my house plus opening a window upstairs to let more cold air in. Verbally arguing loudly with each other all day long. I spoke to the crew today about the problems they are causing plus the use of profane language some of the men are speaking. I am a Christian and do not like hearing these cuss words and especially when someone uses the Lord’s name in vain. This was the finally straw that broke the camel’s back today. I had it with all of this and told the crew how I was feeling. God doesn’t expect us to be door mats just because we are Christians. We can tell them in a nice way to get our point across, but sometimes we need to take a stand!

This added stress I have been under and having to cleanup my carpet two to three times a day of debris and wipe down walls from filthy, dirty hand prints has not been good on my diabetes. I felt very sick today, my blood sugar yo-yoing again due to not eating on a regular schedule and not taking my medications and shots when I should. Will be glad when this idiot three man crew is out of my house.

It is 9 degrees outside, the snow is icy and the house is quiet at this early hour of the morning. I usually have my talk with God at this time. Guess I better get some sleep till the crew gets here in a little while.

P.S. I don’t mind someone quoting me on their blogs, but please give me the credit since I take the time to write them. Please do not copy and paste into your blog and give someone else credit for writing it. This is committing fraud. It is called internet plagiarism.

I joined a group of wonderful people in Disabled Online Users Association (DOUA) on December 27, 2005.

The Disabled Online Users Association (DOUA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1998 with the sole purpose of bringing the online world of business to the disabled.

*The Disabled Online Users Association is a very unique group of people from all parts of the world that have joined together to bring the online world of business to YOU.

DOUA was formed with the vision of giving the differently-abled a chance to expand their world via selling on the internet.

DOUA does not charge for any of their services, ever!!! This is a volunteer based program and a not for profit organization.

DOUA is all about giving people a hand up, not a hand out.

They have been a blessing to me. When I was going through some major depression and not able to work, I ask the Lord to show me a way to make some extra income to help supplement my small Social Security income. I searched through Google for a program or training center to teach me about selling online. I came across a wonderful article about DOUA. I signed up to become a member and then became a student. I learned so much through DOUA that was founded by Marjie Smith.

I have graduated and been invited to be a mentor with this wonderful organization. I have enjoyed my time helping other students and other mentors. I have gained knowledge from other students and mentors as well. This is truly a bunch of wonderful, caring and supportive group.

Even though I personally have not made a lot of money due to health reason. I have plenty to get rid of in my house.

Today, my family members asked me to make some chocolate chip cookies. They love my recipe as I make big cookies. Unfortunately my recipe has been misplaced. I ended up using the Nestle’s Toll House Cookie recipe. The cookie dough is not as thick as mine causing the chocolate chip to sink to the bottom of the cookie making them stick to the cookie sheet. They don’t come out as big and fluffy as my recipe and the mess of all the melted chocolate chips on the bottom of the cookie on the cookie sheet.

Being a diabetic makes it difficult to resist the temptation of a nice warm chocolate chip cookie with a big glass of milk. This is one of the hardest temptations I have had in a long while.

I love cooking for my family. However when they request a very sweet dessert once in a while, I make it for them.

I managed to work on housecleaning today too in between the construction crew working outside putting in the French drain along the wall of my house. They were racing to finish as rain is predicted for tomorrow and snow on Monday. I love making snow ice cream for the family in the winter months. It is hard resisting sweets in the holiday seasons.