On the website, nanasfamilytree.com the writer lists objects that can be passed on to younger and future generations to evoke memories of the people and times that came before them. Some of these things may be photos, recipes, furniture or just about any object that has a story or a family history.

If you would like to write your memoirs and are at a lost for where to start, there are many questions meant to jog your memory on subjects your heirs would be happy to know. So don’t put it off, check out this website and start writing your family history.

New England weather has always been very unpredictable. If you like it hot and going to the beach, this has been a glorious summer for you. It was very hot and humid with very little rain. So lawns turned brown and plants wilted due to the lack of water.

Four days ago the rain began. It turned very cold and we needed to look for warmer clothes to wear. Beaches were closed because the heavy rains caused the waters to become polluted. It was also very windy during this time so down came leaves and branches from the trees.

Due to the lack of rain, some of the trees have begun to turn into their fall colors about six weeks earlier than usual. There is a tree near me that has already turned red and yellow. Also some leaves are falling. It surely is beautiful but an early reminder of what is about to come.

The weather man just said, “Not to fret! The rain has passed us for the next week to ten days and clear, hot weather will return.” So don’t put away your summer clothes and enjoy the last month of the summer of 2010.

My washing machine of ten years conked out. It had been sounding like a freight train when it was spinning. I had an extended warranty on it so I finally called for service. The repairman came and turned it on and immediately turned it off. He wrote up an order for parts which he said they might not have or want to supply. He advised me not to use it since it might explode. Thus I began shopping for a new one.

I began by going to a local appliance store to hear what they would recommend in a front loader machine. He recommended one I was not crazy about but I did learn some things. After that I went to a retail chain store and looked and listened some more.

When I got home, I went on their website and picked out six models that I liked. Then I compared them three at a time. At that point I was thoroughly confused. I decided that I would let availability, prompt delivery and no interest financing decide for me.

So today I went back to the chain store, told him which models I was interested in and ordered one that met my needs. It is scheduled to be delivered the day after tomorrow.

On the website, todayscountrymusicnow.com, there is a blog about downloading country music free of charge. Eight songs by eight different artists with all the pertinent information are listed and will be available for downloading until October 6. The information was obtained from People Country Special. There is also a video of Justin Moore, one of the performers available, singing How I GotTo Be This Way. Obviously the blog writer was quite excited about finding this information. For a devoted country music fan, this is a real find. Take advantage of this offer and enjoy the music.

In case you were not confused enough by my previous blog, I have more facts to share with you about the Jewish calendar.

The first month of the Jewish calendar is not the one where the new year begins. As written in the Old Testament, the new year begins on the first day of the seventh month which is called Tishrei and occurs in September or October.

In the month previous to the New Year (Rosh Hashanah), Elul, we are reminded to prepare for the new year, not only physically but mentally and emotionally. Besides getting your wardrobe ready, planning meals, inviting family and guests to your house or making plans to go away, it is also the time to think about mending your ways and perhaps changing them. It is also customary to visit the graves of loved ones during this month.

In synagogues around the world, the shofar or ram’s horn is blown daily, except on the Sabbath, to awaken people to the fact that the new year is fast approaching.

One year around this time, I was vacationing in San Francisco and on my way to visit China Town when I heard a shofar being blown on the street.

I had never seen or heard this done before. It gave me a funny feeling.