The Pee Dee

MERRY CHRISTMAS

I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A VERY ~*~MERRY CHRISTMAS~*~

Lindsay Housaman | lhousaman@wmbfnews.com

The more fires, the sadder the story

I don't know what is going on around the Pee Dee right now with all these fires. It seems everyday another fire destroys anothers life.

Just this weekend an 11-year old boy died in a fire in Lamar. This is just so sad to think about. But if there's any light to this, at least he wasn't alone. His dog was found with him. His family told me he was always with that German Shepard of his. He is still with him now, only in heaven. Thankfully the other four who were inside the home were able to get out, but I wish Jamal had been able to as well. It so sad when someone loses their life, especially one that hadn't even really gotten started.

Other fires seem to happen all over the place, but those only homes are lost. Not a life. But still people are without a place to live, clothes, and all the memories that are within that home like pictures, etc.

Sometimes or maybe all the time you wonder why things happen. And most of the time, you never know. I just hope we're all kept safe over these next few days in hopes that maybe, just maybe everyone can have a safe and Merry Christmas.

Lindsay Housaman | lhousaman@wmbfnews.com

Short n Sweet

So... let's keep this short and sweet because... IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!

I know Christmas is now less than a week away, and I'm sure everyone has they're holiday shopping done. Right? If you don't, don't feel bad because I have done none of mine. I plan on doing that sometime soon. I think?

Well I do know the malls with be packed, and roads buzzing with cars this weekend so I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe weekend.

Time for me to sign off now... like I said, "Short N Sweet"

Lindsay Housaman | lhousaman@wmbfnews.com

For Now...

So I'm spending some time on my porch tonight and for the first time in a couple of days, there is no fog. I will tell you it's something I'm excited about. It is really awful to try and drive in that mess. Experiencced it the last few days, especially while following breaking news for our Pee Dee viewers in Lake City for a fatal home invastion in the wee hours of the morning.

While sitting here I can hear the band that is playing over at Creek Rats. It's kind of nice and calming, but some nights you can actually here people who may have partied a little too hard, screaming off the deck, in which case isn't always so nice.

The sound of cars is what I mainly hear as they pass on neighboring roads. Kind of reminds me of living in the city again. Well I do live in a city, but you know what I mean, a bigger city.

One thing I do miss when sitting outside on the porch, the Book Cliffs and Mt. Garlfield in the distance. That is one sight at night, with the stars almost so close you can touch them, lighting the way to the mountains. Especially since everytime I looked at them, I knew my wild horses were on the other side.

There are some things in your life that will capture your heart and awaken your soul, and Colorado was one of them, especially Grand Junction for me. I'm so thankful for the fact I can still go out there and visit and have some close friends who are like family there to welcome me with open arms. And of course a landscape that will make you feel so at peace.

But for now, I am happy to be here in the Pee Dee, because I am doing a job that I love, with a station I feel so very strongly about supporting. It's wonderful to be able to work with such talented people who are so kind and compassionate about similar issues as I. We have, down-pat, the definition of teamwork and with no effort at all. It's kind of a neat thing.

Holidays are just about to knock on the door, so before I end my chatting on this blog, let me say Happy Holidays, and Merry Christmas.

Lindsay Housaman

A kiss and your Deaf...

So sometimes my brain won't fully function to be creative, so to speak, so I'll hop on the web and see what the latest news is around the world. This can sometimes give me ideas. Well I came across an awesomely distrurbing yet hilarious article.

A boyfriend kisses a girlfriend and vwa-la, she's deaf. CRAZY... ladies stay away from him.

Apparently, this is according to Reuters, a woman in China lost hearing after an extreme kiss by her boyfriend. That kiss is said to have caused her eardrum to rupture. Now, doctors say it will go back to normal in the next few months.

WILD... does that make you think twice before your next kiss.....

Lindsay Housaman | lhousaman@wmbfnews.com

 

Jobs in the Pee Dee

So I thought I would talk about the job situation right here in the Pee Dee.

Even though we've seen companies pull the plug at their facilities here in our area, I must say we've had companies make their move to create more new jobs.

I feel like we are sitting on a C-Saw. Going back and forth and up and down.

I'm no economist, or workforce expert, but to me it seems we are sitting good on the job front over other parts of the country. I really think this will be the case in 2009. Assurant just announced the addition of 100 jobs over the next few months. That comes after the ground breaking ceremony for Monster.Com that will bring in a slew of positions. And before that, the ground breaking for Heinz.

All in all I hope the economy gets better. Also that no more people here in the Pee Dee find themselves looking for a new job. But being realistic I know tough times are in store, and this year I'm thankful for those who have jobs, thankful for my job, and hope for those jobs for all in the future. (Thanksgiving thanks in December)

Lindsay Housaman | lhousaman@wmbfnews.com

I think I can discuss Saturday...

So guys I think I am now officially able to discuss Saturday. And by that I mean one of the most intense rival games in this country... CAROLINA VS CLEMSON...

If you don't know already I am a HUGE Gamecock fan. Yes I went to school there, but it goes much deeper than that. And I still know the guys who play on our team.. something I noticed some Tiger fans didn't know... their team... But we won't go into detail there.

So I went up to Clemson for the game. First rival game between the two I've seen in a couple years. I thought the Gamecocks were gonna sweep the Tigers.. woo hoo I was wrong. It started bad and ended even worse. I do believe our quarterback thought he was a Tiger on Saturday. Something all the Clemson fans were yelling as well and rooting him on. I also found evidence of this back in Darlington County. Saw a sign saying Go Smelley, Congrats Clemson.

I put it this way... it's the time of year where people are all about the gift of giving. Well Carolina players felt it was only appropriate to give the Tigers a bowl game since we had one already... That's something I have joked around with Tigers fans since.

And let me tell you while I was there, I was with nothing but Clemson Tigers... I was the token Gamecock for most of the day. I did get it, but we all had fun in the end because hey... everyone should be a good sport... and think NEXT YEAR... maybe just maybe, the Carolina Gamecocks will show up to this rival game with more heart than the Clemson Tigers have shown up with in past years, when they've of course won.

Lindsay Housaman | lhousaman@wmbfnews.com