Death is coming

The closer death creeps up upon me the less I am able to understand the reasons for life or living.

Yes I have experienced a close family member dying and unlike television it takes decades to handle such a thing. To think I am going to put my family through such a thing when I finally leave is more horrific to me than the thought of death itself.

My life was and is still a learning experience but when all said and done what am I to do with all this accumulated learning over my lifetime if I just die. There is no logic or reason to this.

Long ago I became aware that the God story that is sold to the majority is just a nice story to give mankind with a message of a basic layout of how nice life could be if everyone followed these ideas. Not many in life do and if one thinks about it the good and evil structures actually depend on each other. The good that can be experienced in life is only understood as good when there is it's opposite to compare it to. This is not rocket science only common sense in reality. I am not saying we need to experience bad but understanding in it is needed to appreciate the great things many of us can have in our lives. From birth to death there are many ways mankind helps his fellow man. How many ways can you help?


Sunday, December 4, 2011

A Guide To Buy The Most Secure Bunk Beds

By Dawn M Mcghee


The look of the bunk bed does not guarantee the quality, safety or craftsmanship of the bed. Being a kid bedding, it is vital to gain knowledge about the bunk beds that are safe and secure for kids to sleep.

The first decision you need to make is what type of bed you want your children to have, a bunk, loft, triple, twin, wood or metal. Safety is another priority of your checklist. After you have reached your bedding type then consider the following safety checklist when shopping:

1) Look for trusted seller only. - Make sure they stand behind their products and can answer any questions regarding the safety of the bed.

2) Find out the weight limits on the bunk bed you want to purchase. Last thing you need is to get the bunk bed home and assembled to later find out that the bunk can?t handle the required weight.

3) Figure out whether the lower part of the bed frame can hold the box spring mattress. The box spring mattress is often placed under the regular mattress of the child in order to provide comfort and support. Also, find out whether the bunk beds contain wooden support to hold the mattress.

4) Make sure that the kids bunk beds have plenty of room on the bottom bunk for the kids to sit on comfortably. This will also help keep the kids from always playing on the top bunk where it can be more dangerous.

5) Look to see if the children's bunk beds have a safety sticker outlining the safety guidelines for the bed.

6) It is important to shop only those bunk beds that are strong and made of high quality bedding. You can test the sturdiness of the bed by shaking it. The bunk beds are often made out of solid wood or particle wood. Buy only those beds that are made out of solid wood; because solid woods are renowned for its quality.

7) Check for the edges and corners of the bunk bed. Refrain from buying those beds that have sharp ends, because these can be hazardous to kids.

8) Make sure the ladder that comes with the bunk bed is big and easier for the kids to climb. It is always better to buy a ladder that is detachable. Also, ensure that the rungs on the ladder are rightly spaced making it easier for the kids to climb on it.

9) The safety railings on the bunk beds should cover the entire bed and should not be easily removable by the kids. But there should be some means like a fastener device or pressure lifting device to allow you to remove the railings at the time of need.

By adhering to these steps, you can buy bunk beds that are safe and secure for your kids to sleep as well as play.




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