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Wendy’s word

“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” We have all heard this famous saying, and many have applied it in during those life moments when circumstances were not as we had thought.

It is a good rule of thumb to live by, but sometimes we have to learn a different lesson. Some situations throw us bad lemons, lemons that mean no matter what we do there is no possible way the result can be a good pitcher of lemonade. It may be too sweet or too sour.

Anyone who knows me personally will attest to the fact that I have a lemon addiction. I will always happily make lemonade and if it’s not available, I’ll just add a little lemon juice to spruce things up. Yet, there are days when a lime tastes just as good, maybe even better.

My point is that when life does throw you lemons, evaluate the moment. We can stand by the lemon tree only so long, and then it’s simply time to move on and stop waiting on the perfect one to fall.

Sometimes there’s just not a route out, calling us to change directions. Perhaps it’s time to find a new lemon tree. I share this today with those who feel like it is raining lemons and the load is more than can be carried.

Now let’s see what the “chatter” is for today ...

Women’s Chamber

Decatur Women’s Chamber of Commerce will hold its first 2007 meeting Friday at Decatur Country Club beginning at noon. The cost is $11.

Amy Lovelace of Sugar Magnolia’s will demonstrate the art of container gardening.

New members who will be welcomed include Dawn Wright, Kristi Watts, Leah Jones, Mary Forbes, Marilyn Hagen, Mary K. Braddock, Michelle Louise Campbell, Geri Knable and Dr. Kim O’Campo. Hostesses for the meeting will be representing Clear Choice Medical.

For meeting information, call Brenda Hartman at 351-6581. For membership information, call Jayne Kissam at 306-0351.

AARP lunch

Morgan County Chapter 234 of AARP will hold a covered-dish lunch Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the lower fellowship hall of Central United Methodist Church. Sarah Alice Godwin will talk about Decatur history, and guests are invited.

At the last meeting, Norma Jean Melder read the poem “The Greatest Gift.” Members Lelton Busby and Bill Newton were recognized for their December birthdays. Don Thomas gave the blessing.

Guest speaker Larry Dillard was introduced and spoke on love, illustrating with several humorous stories. He also sang “Merry Christmas to You” and “White Christmas.”

Glenn Hamrick, a recruiter for West Corp. in Huntsville’s Research Park, announced positions available in customer service.

Gayle Varnum thanked members for filling Christmas stockings and providing canned items for the Salvation Army.

AARP Morgan County volunteer team leader Ray Holton announced he has compiled a summary of Chapter 234’s 2006 activities for entry in the Chapter of the Year award competition.

AARP news was shared by Mae Garner.

Beta Sigma Phi

The Xi Beta Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi began its holiday celebration at the home of Jan Hooper. The afternoon was full of refreshments, including homemade appetizers and gift exchanges among secret sisters.

Those who attended include Nancy Beaty, Susan Chi, Jackie Higdon, Marla Lockard, Sue McClellan, Nancy Pett, Faye Pyatt, Cookie Register, Pat Shaffer, Diane Robichaud, Marcia Silva, Anna Troutt and Hooper.

Chapter members and their husbands later gathered for an evening meal at the Register home. At the dinner celebration were Aileen Duffv, Gerry Hooper and wife Jan, David Pett and wife Nancy, Malcolm Pyatt and wife Faye, Charlie Register and wife Cookie, George and Mary Sloan, Bill Troutt and wife Anna, Beaty, Chi, Higdon, Lockard, McClellan, Shaffer and Silva.

UDC

Joe Wheeler Chapter 291 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy of Decatur recently placed a wreath at the Confederate Soldier monument in honor of Alabama Day. President Glendora James read the Alabama Creed, and Linda Edwards provided a program on famous Alabamians.

Following the ceremony, the chapter held its annual Christmas luncheon at the historic McEntire House. Owned by Mr. and Mrs. Berval Bennett, the McEntire House was built in 1825 and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places in Alabama.

Special guests were introduced, including several Alabama division officers: president Lorraine Ennis of Huntsville; second vice president Pat Lewis of Athens; recording secretary Cyndi Himes of Huntsville; former presidents Connie Ansley of Huntsville and Charlotte Hazel of Somerville; honorary life president of the Alabama Division Kay McCarley of Hartselle; and Alabama Division Commander SCV Leonard Wilson of Jasper.

Also attending were Terri Moore and Cheryl Curley of Huntsville; Jean Morman of Chattanooga; Virginia Morton, Margaurette Mammarelli, Jean Biddle, Reta Ridley, and Mr. and Mrs. Arlee Blankenship, all of Decatur; and Terri Dean of Hartselle.

Chaplain Dorris Chitwood read “A Different Christmas Poem” written by a soldier in Iraq. Bettye Moore gave a program on Jewish Confederates and played period music on the piano.

James announced a white elephant and bake sale would be held at the Jan. 18 meeting to raise money for upcoming projects.

That’s all for now. It’s been great “chattin’ ” with ya!

Let me know what is going on in your little corner of the world. If it’s special to you and features any of the great people who live in our community, then it will make a great Chatterbox item. Just e-mail me at ddchatterbox@yahoo.com, or call me at 350-5730. I look forward to hearing from you.

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