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October 22, 1948
Author: Briggle
Before SPARKS, Chief Judge, and KERNER, Circuit Judge and BRIGGLE, District Judge.
BRIGGLE, District Judge.
This is an appeal from a Judgment of the District Court in favor of the defending-employer on the claim of appellant for $865.80 unpaid overtime compensation plus an equal sum for liquidated damages based upon Section 16(b) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C.A. § 216(b).
The case was tried by the Court without a jury, and at the conclusion of appellant's evidence, and without any evidence being offered by appellee, the Court found among other facts the following:
"That appellant was employed in interstate commerce by the appellee as a working foreman in a freight car repair and building yard from about December 8, 1942 to August 7, 1943.
"That during the period from December 8, 1942 to August 7, 1943, the plaintiff's sole duty consisted of the management of defendant's South Chicago plant, the establishment in which he was employed, and a customarily recognized department of defendant's business.
"That plaintiff customarily and regularly Directed the work of from 25 to 30 employees at defendant's South Chicago plant.
"That plaintiff had the authority to hire and fire other employees and that plaintiff exercised such authority by hiring, during the period of his employment, at least two employees and firing at least two employees.
"That plaintiff customarily and regularly exercised discretionary powers in the management of defendant's South Chicago plant.
"That plaintiff was in sole charge of defendant's South Chicago plant, an independent and physically separated branch establishment, and in any even plaintiff's hours of work of the same nature as that performed by non-exempt employees did not exceed 20% of the number of hours worked in the workweek by the non-exempt employees under his direction."
Appellant contends that at close of plaintiff's case his evidence should have been taken in its aspect most favorable to him, together with all reasonable inferences and, thus construed, that the evidence does not support the above findings of the Court. His view is that the Court should have limited its consideration of the evidence to the narrow limits applicable to the consideration of the evidence in a jury case upon a motion by the defendant for a directed verdict at the close of the plaintiff's case.
Appellee takes the position, in which we concur, that under Rule 41(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, 28 U.S.C.A., upon a motion to dismiss at the close of the plaintiff's case, the trial court determines the facts without being thus limited and must weigh and evaluate the evidence.
In this case the trial court was the trier of the facts, and in considering the evidence was not bound to view it in a light most favorable to the plaintiff, with all attendant favorable presumptions, but was bound to take an unbiased view of all the evidence, direct and circumstantial, and accord it such weight as he believed it entitled to receive. Rule 41(b), Federal Rules Civil Procedure, supra; Gary Theatre Co. v. Columbia Pictures Corporation, 7 Cir., 1941, 120 F.2d 891, 892; Young v. United States, 9 Cir., 1940, 111 F.2d 823, 825; Bach v. Friden Calculating Mach. Co., 6 Cir., 1945, 148 F.2d 407, 411.
A study of the record discloses that there was ample basis in the evidence, with a single exception, for the findings of the Court. That exception relates to the Court's finding that plaintiff's hours of work of the same nature as non-exempt employees did not exceed 20% of the number of hours worked by such non-exempt employees. We find nothing to contradict, discredit or impeach the plaintiff's testimony that he worked in excess of 20% of his employed time on tasks of the same nature as those performed by non-exempt employees under his supervision. The evidence shows plaintiff to have been a hard working, courageous employee, never afraid to turn his hand to a menial task when the best interest of his employer seemed to demand it. This, however, is not a controlling fact in our case because plaintiff was in sole charge of an independent branch of defendant's business. With this single exception, the findings of fact were supported by the evidence and may not be ...
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"The U.S. Forest Service has endorsed designation of a new wilderness area in an area of Oregon's Coast Range known for a remote waterfall called the Devil's Staircase.
Deputy Chief Joel Haltrop appeared Thursday before a congressional subcommittee in Washington, D.C., in support of the bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore. and U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore.
It would create the Devil's Staircase Wilderness on 30,000 acres of federal land east of Reedsport, and designate Wasson and Franklin creeks as wild rivers.
Conservation groups say the rugged area encompasses the best old growth forest and most dense concentration of northern spotted owls in Oregon's Coast Range. There is no trail to the falls, which are formed by a series of sandstone slabs."
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Monday, April 29, 2013
A Sanctuary
My kitchen looks like a "before" picture of a desperately needed remodeling project. The cabinets are fairly dilapidated and the countertop space, made from chipped, outdated pink formica that doesn't even match up at the seams, is so maddeningly tiny that I end up cutting and stirring on top of the washer and dryer. (Yes. We have a full sized washer and dryer right in the middle of the kitchen.) Yet, for me, it is a sanctuary. When I am cooking, I'm transported to places I only dream of visiting. On a Saturday morning, I may be a French country wife, whipping up a batch of savory crepes and goat cheese. An ordinary Tuesday evening finds me baking rosemary schiacciata and mixing a homemade pesto sauce, the owner of a cozy Italian trattoria. With a few fresh ingredients, a glass of wine, and French Cafe blasting on Pandora, I dance my way around the kitchen, oblivious to the TV and stresses of the day. In my sanctuary, I am free to experiment, feeling my way through a dish with only the essence of a place to guide me.
It will be some time before I have an "after" picture of my remodeled dream kitchen. For now I will indulge myself by stocking my cupboards and fridge with such provisions as nicely aged cheeses, fresh herbs and vegetables, organic meats, and quality oils.
Whether it be a tiny kitchen, flowerbed or cozy closet nook, I believe everyone needs a sanctuary, a place to dream and be. What's your sanctuary?
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You may be right...I may be crazy. But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for. -Billy Joel
Monday, June 18, 2007
Raindrops keep fallin'...
I had a great time scrapbooking and I actually got something accomplished - yeah! I often spend the entire time I am at crops reorganizing my pictures and embellishments and don't get anything done. Of course I suppose even I can't spend an entire 14 hour crop organizing, so I had to get something done! I got some layouts of Bryn's 4th birthday done (nevermind I haven't done her 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 5th birthdays!).
We had a nice Father's Day...just went to church and out to lunch. And I had big plans to fix a nice dinner, but ended up at Sonic instead when it got late and I lost interest in cooking. Maybe next year I'll get my act together!
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- gail@more than a song said...
Hey, you must be getting our share of rain! We've had none for maybe almost a month now.
We went to church yesterday, my dad came up, then out to eat at the country club. Sonic last night with hubby!
- June 18, 2007 at 9:25 AM
LOL!! Sonic for Father's Day! Too funny! As long as he was happy, who cares, right?!
Glad you had a good weekend! Hope the rain holds off so you can *get your swim on*, LOL!
- June 18, 2007 at 9:53 AM
- Corrie said...
I have to say I'm jealous of your scrapbooking time!!! How fun is that!!!!
- June 18, 2007 at 12:18 PM
- Jennifer said...
Feel free to send some of that rain this way! We've had a total of about 20 minutes here in about 2 months now. It just keeps missing us, and we need it BADLY!
Congrats on getting something done at your crop. I have a hard time getting stuff done unless I have things planned out. I end up socializing and helping everyone else instead of working on my own stuff!
Eating out - no matter where - for Father's Day works for me! We would have, but my MIL cooked a wonderful meal, and we stuffed ourselves!
Have a great week!
- June 18, 2007 at 2:48 PM
- Debi said...
Time to take some pictures of your layouts to post, girl! Glad you managed to get something done, but even if you hadn't, it sounds like it would have been a good time!
I'm willing to bet Sonic was just fine with Aaron, right?
- June 18, 2007 at 2:54 PM


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I know it's very late, I just got my mind blown today.
A movie so cool my latest obsession is to become Ben Affleck's wife. Or something like that. But he should stick to Jennifer Garner, they're now titled Devina's current favorite Hollywood couple, after Aragorn and Arwen, of course.
Just Wikisurfed and found this, Mrs.Affleck's account of how she met that now toothsomely brewokan guy:
Garner stated that her training for Daredevil was more gruesome than her work on Alias, and revealed that as she got hung up on wires several times during fight sequences, Affleck became "in charge of reaching up and saving [her]."She was involved in a potentially serious accident on the set of Daredevil when, entangled in wires with her arms stuck and unable to move while doing a flip, she came crashing towards a wall "head-first with such velocity, that [she] was about to smash [her] head into the wall". Recalling how she was rescued by Affleck, she said in 2003, "out of nowhere comes this 6 ft. 4 in. red devil who just kind of put his arms out and shouts: 'I've got her!' I'm telling you, it was like, 'I've got my own superhero.'"
Some girls are turning tables as we speak.


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Saturday, July 10, 2010
Beautiful Morning...
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I know what the problem is...it's July and the corn is high...we feel our summer slipping away FAST!!!ReplyDelete
Have a great day sister, I'll be playing at the Shed...weeeeeeeeeeeee...we were swamped yesterday...weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...!
Have a glorious day. I haven't been to a Farmer's Market in years, have fun.ReplyDelete
i love the farmers market. it sure beats the grocery store. our doesn't start til august and then i will be there checking out the produce and triping over folks and their dogs. can't wait!ReplyDelete
Mornings are my favorite - a new fresh sparky day and if it's turns out to be (understandably) sad, there's a brand new one tomorrow! Hugs and good healing wishes for you all..ReplyDelete
I haven't been to a Farmers Market around here yet. Must make a point to do that.ReplyDelete
My aunt in NC said the bees are getting to her hummingbird feeder and she thinks they are drinking more than the birds are.
Your flowers are gorgeous -- overgrown or not.
Hope all is well. Best wishes, Tammy


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Recently I explained a problem I had to my mastermind group:
When a customer wants a custom order, one that can't be processed through the website shoppin cart, I will have them pay with a PayPal invoice. Occasionally I will have a customer who cannot pay via PayPal but will be able pay via credit card over the phone or online. University customers with a purchasing card are frequently in this situation.
On the mastermind call, Wes mentioned a service called Plasso. Plasso links to your Stripe account and lets you accept payments via their "Pay Me" page for no charge beyond Stripe's fees. This looks to be a nice improvement over having to schedule a phone call to get a payment: I can now just send a link to the Pay Me page to get an invoice paid.


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I am happy to be where I am, to have learned the things I have. It makes me love the journey all that more.
Today I am grateful for:
- My wife working her program right along with me.
- Work going well and I am grateful to have a job.
- My daughter and her vocabulary improving.
- God working with me and being patient even though sometimes I don't deserve it.


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Uttarakhand, the dev-bhumi (land of god) perhaps draws the largest chunk of pilgrims in India. Blessed with lofty mountains, green hills and gushing rivers, Uttarakhand has a divine charm and out of the innumerable pilgrimage sights of the Hindus strewn all over the state the Chardham is the most sought after circuit. Char Dham in general refers to the four Hindu religious sites in Uttarakhand that covers Yamunotri Temple, Gangotri Temple, Badrinath Temple and Kedarnath Temple in one go. Needless to mention that the panoramic landscapes stemming from the majestic Himalayas proves a godly presence and the tranquility of the valley at its foothills is undoubtedly an ideal location for meditating both religion and nature. The pilgrimage covering these four special spots is called the Chardham yatra which is traditionally is undertaken from Yamunotri in the west to Badrinath in the east.
The eternal bliss of the mountains no wonder heal one from his soul's burden and the religious significance of these four spots makes the human quest for salvation a wonderful experience altogether. The popularity of the place each year brings lakhs of devotees not only for the length and breadth of the country but from all over the world and in the first place the hustle bustle in all the dhams do not go with the concept of serenity and meditation. But, the probably the charm of a pilgrimage lies in sharing the journey. Thus, the whole process takes the shape of a great Indian festival. The only difference is that we find god in the end. And most of the pilgrims even find the true meaning of life during this holy journey.
The tranquility of the valley is often rippled by the holy chants laced with ghastly wind and clinking bells and when they come back reverberating through the verdant valley and snow capped mountains it touches one's soul. Besides, nothing feels holier than the nature itself. Discovering nature in its purest form is in itself an achievement. The Mighty Ganges flowing past this blessed land is indeed the epitome of God's graces and they say a dip in the Ganges can magically rub off one of his sins. No wonder, the Gangotri dham named after the Goddess Ganga is the ideal spot for seeking salvation. Similarly, Yamunotri named after another holy river Yamuna is another Hindu pilgrimage site. On the other hand, people climb up to Kedarnath in order to find Lord Shiva in his abode while Badrinath is believed to be the dwelling of Lord Vishnu.
The ideal time to go searching for peace and god at the Himalayas is from May to October. Although, the pilgrims never mind the physical tribulations but most of the time they avoid monsoons due to road blockages and landslides. Heavy snowfall season is also avoided because the roads become inaccessible due to snow. Interestingly, during these difficult seasons, the idols are shifted to nearby pilgrim points in order to continue the holy visits. One can also visit one single spot and skip the rest but if time permits it is advisable to complete the whole circuit because each one of them has its own charm and significance.


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My TBR pile is a monstrosity and only ever seems to be growing no matter how much I read. I have a list of about 50+ books that I want to focus on this year. These are probably my top five.
Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher
Being a big Star Wars fan, I've obviously been wanting to read this for a while and recent events have definitely moved this book up to the top. I also want to read her new one, The Princess Diarist, but I think I'll read this one first.
Passenger by Alexandra Bracken
This time travel fantasy has been on my TBR since last year when it came out. Everyone raved about it and the sequel just released so it's probably about time for me to read it.
The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston
This animation guide/history done by two of the original nine old men of Disney animation is obviously on my list. I've already requested it from the library so hopefully I'll be able to read through this soon!
Six of Crows by Leigh Bargugo
Like Passenger, this is another book that people raved about just over a year ago with a sequel. Also like Passenger, I have this book sitting on my shelf at home waiting to be read.
Nimona by Noelle Stevenson
This fantasy graphic novel about a villainous sidekick and her super villain is a must read on my list this year. I have been putting it off too long and I refuse to let another year go by without me reading this!


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Okay, enough about work...let me update you on what's been going on for the last 2 weekends. Last weekend was pretty chill and a few of us hung out at Patrick's for a pre-summer cookout! It was nice being able to relax with friends for the evening. Sunday was our very first kickball game of the season! I love kickball, and this year is going to be great! We won our first game in overtime and I can tell it's going to be a successful season!
This past weekend was mainly about work...however, I did manage to get in a little fun. Saturday morning, several of my co-workers and I ran in the Purity's Moosic City Dairy Dash 10K. I was pretty proud of my time: 1:14:43! That's a little over a 12 minute mile pace, which is okay...but considering how little I've been able to train lately, I was pretty pleased.Here is a pic of the big event:
|Sorry for the poor picture quality...all I had with me was my phone.
Saturday night, Patrick and I attended the Nashville Junior Chamber's Ragin' Cajun' Crawfish Boil...it was a lot of fun, but I was so exhausted from running and working all day, that I didn't get to enjoy it as much as I would have liked. Sunday was yet another kickball game, and we had a great game! So good, in fact, that the mercy rule came into effect and we only had to play 5 innings! Go Kick This! After having a quick lunch with the team, Patrick and I headed to a birthday party for my friend, Reca, at the new Margaritaville that's located downtown:
Well, hopefully, I'll be back at this whole blogging thing very soon...until tomorrow, have a great night!


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What's after death?
Really, what happens to us after death? I've been thinking about this ever since I had had the faculty of reason. But then, it isn't a question answerable by reason alone, is it? It involves a leap of faith. Is there a God? You will answer in different ways. If you're a Christian, a Muslim, or a Jew, you'll say yes. If you're a Hindu, you'll say, yes, there are many. If you're an Atheist, or a Theravada Buddhist, you'll say no. If you're an Agnostic, you'll ask, how the hell could I know? If I ask you about reincarnation, again, if you're a Buddhist, or a Hindu, you'll say yes. If you're a Christian, a Muslim, or a Jew, you'll say hell no. If you're an Agnostic, you'll ask, how the F could I know? There's no doubt that the Agnostics are the most reasonable among those. Really, how on Fonseka's nostrils could you know for certain what happens after death? Obviously you cannot prove whether or not God exists. If you've read some of the researches of Abraham.T.Covur (I don't know how to spell his name), you'll doubt those so called "tangible proof of reincarnation." But as Yann Martel writes in his novel "Life of Pi", agnosticism is like "choosing immobility as a means of trasportation." You have to take that leap of faith. I've taken mine. I don't believe there's a God, I don't believe there's reincarnation, I don't believe there's life after death, for the same reason I won't believe if someone tells me there's a giant rabbit in the far corner of the universe, even though I can't prove there isn't.
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There is a scientist and his wife driving through the country side and wife looked out the window and said, "Look that herd of sheep, they all are shaven" and the scientist said, "only the side we can see".


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Now, I'm not a psychologist or a life coach or in any way qualified to give advice or make recommendations to anyone about their lives or problems. But daydreaming has helped me, it's a fun thing to do, and I do think it can help other people, too, so why not talk about it?
Obviously I'm not talking about the sort of daydream where Henry Cavill rides in on his white charger and sweeps me off my feet before… Um, well, never mind. But that doesn't mean an (almost) equally fun daydream can't be valuable. For example, I've found the "What if I won the lottery…" daydream to be really helpful. Let's try that one.
Caveat: I read somewhere that an even more useful daydream is the "What if I never win the lottery…" daydream, supposedly because it's "more realistic" and forces people to focus on their real lives and blah blah. I don't care. It's not as fun, and if you tweak the winning-the-lottery one, it can be just as enlightening.
What does that tell me that's useful in my real life? That being debt free and having safe vehicles for my family is a priority. Because of that, I have been focusing on trimming my (I admit out-of-control) spending and trying hard to get our credit cards paid off. That's not going to be a quick thing, nor as easy to do as if I had just won the lottery, unfortunately, but the first step is cutting off the spending.
Why do I want to be debt free? Well, aside from the usual stress reduction, I really, really, REALLY want my husband to be able to quit his job, which he hates, and take one that he enjoys at a lower salary. Right now, we're locked into his position because of the money. If we were debt free, he would be free to pursue something—anything—else.
A lot of potential lottery winners daydream about big new houses filled with Grecian statues and whatnot (or at least that's what I assume after seeing a few episodes of that TV show that followed the lives of actual lottery winners), but honestly, while I love the idea of a big, grand house (see my Dream Home board on Pinterest!), in reality I love our current home. I love our neighborhood and our neighbors. We're lucky. I would definitely update some things around the house (new carpet, please, God!), but I don't think we'd actually move, or at least not until the kids were all out of school and settled into their adult lives. That's not to say we wouldn't be in the market for a vacation home (or seven, haha), but that's later on the list.
For the vehicle dream, since we couldn't afford new, top-of-the-line cars, when it was time to find cars for our two girls, we did extensive research on used cars with a history of being both safe and reliable. We then took our time and found the best we could afford, rather than going right out and getting the cutest ones around, which is what our middle daughter and mini-me-princess might have preferred. Luckily, our son is going to benefit from an extended family member's car getting handed down to him, so we're not only off the hook money-wise, but we know its complete owner history, and it's a solid, safe vehicle.
Next on my lottery-money list is always setting my kids up financially—paying off their college loans, buying them a house, putting money in trust for them for when they're older (because I want them to have careers and work for the things they have in life, not just have it all handed to them—if I won the lottery, they'd be able to retire well, but they'd work their butts off first), things like that.
Obviously, those are not items I'm in a position to accomplish without a lottery win by my side, but what it still highlights are not only my priorities but my hopes for my kids' futures. And that has led to really valuable discussions with my children about their financial habits. When counseling them on their spending, I'm always very clear about avoiding the mistakes their dad and I have made. For example, they know to stay far away from credit cards. If they can't afford to pay cash for something, they save up for it until they can. When they're ready to buy a house, they'll know to not take on a bigger mortgage than they can truly handle. Of course, lending laws have changed now, so that decision will hopefully be easier (or enforced by their lender), but at least they'll go into the process with their eyes open.
Once the debts and the kids are taken care of, though, we start getting into the bigger dreams categories. I always list family and friends whose debts and mortgages I would pay off and whose kids I would set up college funds for. Since, let's face it, that's never gonna happen without a big lottery win (sorry, guys!), we'll skate by that one.
I also always list charities I would give big chunks of money to. Breast cancer research, leukemia research, literacy campaigns, animal rescue, child protection in its many forms, a hundred other things. How does that become a valuable dream in real life? Well, now I know what charities and causes I want to volunteer for or give the charitable funds I do have to. It may not come close to what I could achieve if I won the lottery, but I do what I can.
So, now that the family and altruistic endeavors are taken care of, we can get back to the more selfish fun stuff. This is where the vacation home comes in. It doesn't have to be grand—in fact, if you visit my CW~ Writing Retreats Board on Pinterest, you'll see I have second-home dreams that range from the verrrrry small, like a garden shed converted to a writing retreat in the backyard, to much bigger, grander homes that more accurately depict a vacation home, rather than just a writing retreat for me personally. It's a broad spectrum and I'm sure if the day came that we could actually look into something like that, we'd fall somewhere in the middle of the two extremes.
What that particular lottery-dream tells me is that we need to be able to get away once in a while. We don't need a second home to accomplish that, though, thank goodness! So we've just made it a priority to take advantage of opportunities to go on little trips here and there, even if it's just a day or two visiting extended family. My husband travels extensively for work and builds up points and vouchers from various hotels. We used a combination of points and vouchers to head up north to visit our daughter in college over the Martin Luther King weekend—it was a nice little get away for us, and a great surprise for our daughter, who misses us even more than I thought she would.
The writing retreat is another aspect of the vacation home/getaway dream, and really comes down to the one thing I would absolutely change about our current home if I could (and which will be a definite requirement in any new home we ever have from this point forward): my own office! I want a room, even if it's a teeny, tiny little room, with a door. Preferably one that locks.
Don't get me wrong, I adore my family, and I love spending time with them, but there have been issues with setting boundaries between work and family time. For their part, they just honestly don't understand how seriously difficult it can be to get back into a scene after even a short interruption.
For my part, since my schedule is so erratic, I often end up writing when everyone is home. Since I currently write either in our family room, where the main computer is, or in our dining room, where my laptop lives, and our house has a very open floor plan, I rarely have peace, quiet, and privacy to write. In addition, our three cats loooove to "keep me company" while I'm writing, which includes spreading out on top of all my paperwork and research, eating my storyboards and other writing accouterments, and meowing desperately for attention. If I had a door…
What does all that tell me that I can put to use in real life? I either need to finally sort my schedule out once and for all—not likely, since I'm a lifelong night owl—or maybe I need to start making use of my college-daughter's room when she's not home. Which would mean a bit of an overhaul on her room, but it could be a good temporary solution.
Next? Travel! Real travel, not just a quick getaway. This is a tough one, since it definitely requires money, and lots of it, to accomplish, but with the hubby's hotel points and vouchers and some judicious spending, we can accomplish a lot on a small, local scale. That way, we at least feel like we're seeing little bits of the world, and it helps us identify yet another goal to save toward, even if building that savings is a long, slow process.
Then there's the more personal stuff—wardrobe and pampering! My Pinterest style boards are full of clothes, jewelry, shoes, tiaras, makeup, all sorts of very spendy stuff, not to mention the spa treatments. I could just make that another goal to save toward, but that would mean all this daydreaming really comes down to money in one way or another, and that's not particularly helpful.
Since I struggle with my weight, not to mention body image and confidence, I've decided to use this lottery-dream in another way entirely. Let's say I did actually win the lottery and could afford all those fabulous clothes. Guess what? I don't have the body that could wear any of them right now. So one goal is to work toward getting that body—all the usual suspects: eat healthier, exercise more, get more sleep, drink more water, etc., etc., etc.
The rest of that dream—the accessories, looking or dressing a certain way, the pampering—all come down to one thing to me, which is self-confidence. Because I often feel bad about my body, I don't dress it the way I'd really like. Instead, I hide it in baggy clothing, I don't wear jewelry or makeup, I haven't worn my heels in months. I could turn that around right now and value myself just as well now, in my day-to-day state, as I daydream I would as a lottery winner. I have at least sixty pieces of pretty costume jewelry. No, it's not the real stuff, but it sparkles almost as well. I have drawers full of makeup and hair accessories. All it takes is time and effort, and the belief that I'm worth it, to start looking (and feeling) better on a daily basis. I don't need the celebrity wardrobe for that!
This list doesn't incorporate every little thing that goes into my lottery-win dream (I'm a writer, after all—it gets pretty elaborate! Jet skis, yachts, horses, all the fun toys people lust after...), but it touches on my personal biggest-ticket items. So for the (free) price of one little daydream, let's look at the goals and epiphanies that came out of that downtime.
Goal: get out of debt
Epiphany: the "dream house" is a nice dream, but I'm actually really happy right where I am
Goal: get hubby into a new job
Epiphany: life really is too short to spend it in a job you hate, no matter the size of the paycheck. Not that my honey is making gobs of money, but even a million a year wouldn't be worth the stress he's dealing with, which spreads to the rest of the family by extension and because we love him. I would much rather we live more simply and get to see him come home with a smile on his face every night.
Goal: safe vehicles for us and the kids
Epiphany: while I might daydream about the hotrod (at one time, the hubby and I discussed matching Mazda Miatas once the kids were out of the house!), when it comes right down to it, I'd rather put the money toward a bigger, safer, maybe less-fun vehicle with good gas mileage and a reliable owner rating. Boring, I know, but that Miata, or if we're really dreaming big, the Ferrari, are not only not as safe, they tend to come with massively expensive repair bills if anything goes wrong.
Goal: make sure my kids are financially savvy
Epiphany: even if I had the money, I wouldn't just hand it over and allow them to pursue lives of debauchery and mayhem. I want them to work hard and accomplish their goals on their own merit, not as trust-fund babies.
Goal: charitable giving
Epiphany: there are a lot of ways to help my designated charities aside from giving to them financially. Volunteering is just as valuable.
Goal: get away once in a while!
Epiphany: small local trips can achieve the same feeling as a grand vacation if we go into it with the right attitude. What we really need is just time away together to relax.
Goal: privacy for writing
Epiphany: I can achieve a lot of what I want by changing my habits just a little—either adjusting my schedule or taking advantage of my middle daughter's temporarily vacated room to get some peace and quiet.
Goal: Real travel, not just the local variety
Epiphany: Local travel can help assuage our desires for now, until we can afford the bigger trips, and this is something we know we want to make a priority to save toward. It's on the list after paying off our bills and mortgage, along with more aggressive retirement savings. Again, it's a long, slow process, but we'll get there. Identifying the goal is the first step.
Goal: a great wardrobe, regular pampering, and always looking like a million bucks (even if I'm really more like ten bucks—for now, anyway!)
Epiphany: there's a lot I can be doing right now with what I already have to accomplish that million-dollar feeling, from working out and getting control of my weight to making sure my nails are done on a regular basis (which I am perfectly capable of doing myself at home, I've just been lazy about it), to wearing makeup, to putting on a few cute accessories when I get dressed.
Pretty valuable stuff for a daydream, right? So the next time someone tells you you're wasting your time daydreaming, think about all the epiphanies you've had and goals you've set based on your own daydreams. Then just smile and nod and go on your way, and maybe feel a little bad for that person, because they just don't get it.
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Three More Players Sign with FC Gold Pride
Posted by leyrocks on February 14, 2009
By: FC Gold Pride
"I think our forwards will complement each other very well. We have a combination of strength, power, speed and creativity that is not seen very often in the game," added Montoya.
Brazilian, Adriane joins her fellow national teammate Formiga, officially signing with FC Gold Pride. Adriane, the youngest player on the Pride Roster at 21 years of age, has twice represented her country in the U20 Women's World Cup, most recently helping her team to the quarter-finals in Chile. WPS-playing rights for the young midfielder were obtained by FC Gold Pride who named her as a post-draft discovery player.
Bay Area native Tracy Hamm was selected by FC Gold Pride in the sixth pick in the fourth round (27thoverall) in the WPS General Draft. The Moraga resident attended Cal (2003-2006) where she was a four-year letter winner, as part of the back line for the Golden Bears. Hamm earned the honor of Cal's Freshman of the Year in 2003 as the team's leading goal scorer. Most recently, Hamm played for the California Storm of the WPSL in 2008.
Arakawa, Adriane and Hamm will all be present when training camp opens on March 1.
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"I'm not gonna lie," Reese told USA Today. "He's a very, very handsome man."
Since working together in Vanity Fair, Rob's success level has soared due to his work in Twilight.
"The fervor and madness and girls waiting at 5 a.m. on a set in the middle of nowhere just to see him," Reese explained of what it was like filming with the Twilight heartthrob. "He's sweet and loving and has the nicest family."But before you worry that Rob's real-life girlfriend, Kristen Stewart, will get jealous of all this sweet talk, Reese made sure to compliment her as well!
"Kristen is really sweet, too. He's a very sensitive soul," she added about Rob. "He worked really hard. He looks great in the movie, too."
Reese's 11-year-old daughter, Ava, got to meet Rob on set, but wasn't a Twi-hard because her mother thinks she's too young to read the books yet.source


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High sixties with fall sunshine today.
We try to convince ourselves that there are trees with leaves changing color around here. There are some good examples of fall color change. Most of 'em are just some leaves turning brownish. But what does that matter, we've got a city-block-sized pumpkin patch with a white and orange striped awning.
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Sunday, 1 May 2016
Amazing middle part styles
Due to years of experience, middle part style is one style that people don't initially feel so confident to get but after getting it they fall in love with it. A psychologist may refer to that kind of hair involvement as low involvement. The first time I tried it was about 7 years ago and I can still remember being sceptical about it and it took me about a week to make up my mind. Ever since then, I make sure I use the right length of weave and the right texture. Some of my friends also had the
'first time fear of middle part' for some reasons best known to them. Anyway the essence of this long story is to tell you all that middle part is a great style ( no wonder that has been the Kardashians signature look) and if you feel sceptical about getting it I want to assure you that if it is done the right way, you will love it (sleek middle part may not look great on you but when you try bohemian weaves or other curly weaves you will be surprised). This post has different middle part styles, select the one you like and go get it!!!
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Kenny Coners, Brian Johnson, and Slade Willis are 24 (Kayla Coners is 24, Meadow Thayer is 18)
"I can't believe you're leaving tomorrow! This really sucks, it seems like we got married yesterday," Kayla said.
"I know, I know. But June will be here before you know it. And we'll be together again. It'll be the honeymoon we haven't taken," he said.
"And we'll talk on the phone every day, we'll even video chat so you can see my sexy face," Kenny said laughing.
"Sexy face, huh? I know, it's just not the same as having you here. But I guess I have to get use to this huh?"
"Not really. Despite what Slade thinks, we're not all that popular yet," Kenny said laughing.
"So no constant touring?"
"Nah. Actually, Jake wants us in the studio after we finish with Three Lakes, so I imagine it being a while before we do this again," Kenny said.
"Is it wrong for me to be glad about that?" Kayla asked laughing.
"Not at all babe. Not at all."
The guys were heading out to Three Lakes the next day and Brian and Slade came over to talk about their show.
"Wait till you see this house, man. Slade has lost his mind!" Brian said.
"I can't believe he did it! It's insane," Kenny said.
They were referring to the $150,000 home Slade had purchased during their break. He invited Brian to come and stay with him so he would not have to pay rent in their apartment alone, but it was totally Slade's house. Brian and Kenny tried to talk their friend out of taking out such a large loan, but Slade wouldn't hear of it.
"You know that this is insane right? Do you have any idea how long it's going to take you to pay off this home? Why did you have to get such a big house?" Kenny asked.
"We're on this again? Look, I'm not like you and Brian. I'm not starting a family or getting married. So what am I saving up for? This house is what I've always wanted. And I can have it now. Our band is going to be very successful, so why not splurge a little?" Slade said.
"You feel like that today, but what if you change your mind?" Brian asked.
"I won't! Look, I know it's hard for you two to accept, but I'm not nor will I ever be looking to fall in love! It's not for me. Is it selfish? Maybe. But isn't it better to realize I don't really have anything to offer someone permanently than to pretend just to fit in with how everyone thinks I should be?" he asked.
"Calm down! I know it may seem like we're attacking you, but we're not. We just want to make sure you realize how big of a purchase this is. The house is great, I love staying there. But come on man, you have to admit, it's a pretty expensive house."
"So? Kenny has a new house!" Slade said.
"That his in-laws and parents bought! Look, if you like it, we love it. I just don't want to see you wind up in debt," Brian said.
"I won't. I got this."
Kenny and Brian decided not to bring it up anymore. They just hoped this didn't come back to bite Slade in the butt later on.......
Slade decided to have Meadow over to his house before leaving the next day. He considered the fact that she might be the kind to try to just "drop by" after finding out where he lived, but he would address that when it became an issue.
Brian had actully put his $20,000 in a savings account. He agreed to help Slade pay the utility bills while he lived with him, but he planned to get his own place once he had saved up enough money. Maybe a nice little house on the beach.......but nothing like this! He didn't need this big of a bachelor pad!
Meadow couldn't believe how beautiful Slade's house was! She could totally see herself living here with him. Mrs. Slade Willis........it had a nice ring to it!
"This is a gorgeous house, Slade!" Meadow said.
"Well thanks. My band mates think it's too much," he said.
"Too much? It's great! I can't wait to see the inside!"
"Yea, I'll give you the tour. How about we jump in the sauna first?" he asked.
"Sauna? Hell yea!"
He had a sauna in his house. She didn't anyone else who had a freaking sauna in their house! She didn't care what it took, she was definitely going to become permanent in his life........definitely........
Brian was keeping a journal with details of their touring. He still couldn't believe they had met Aerial Bionic. He couldn't wait to get into the new studio Jake had bought to start working on a real album. It was going to be really great!
Kenny hated to leave Kayla the next morning, but he was excited to head to Three Lakes. Maybe she could actually get some painting done while he was gone.......they had stayed fairly.......busy, during his break so she hadn't really had the time!
He got to Slade's house and wasn't surprised to find that he and Brian weren't ready to go yet. He loved his friends, but they took longer to get ready than his wife!
Slade loved his new house. Yea, there were cheaper homes he could have bought, but he didn't want those homes. And even if it took him until he was 70 years old to pay off this house, he would never regret his decision to buy it.
Kenny walked into the living room to find Brian sitting down reading......and not dressed.
"Don't you think that maybe it's a good idea for you to go get ready? You know, before the shuttle gets here?" Kenny asked.
"I'm almost done. And I have plenty of time. You're the only one who likes to rush," Brian said laughing.
"Excuse me for wanting to be on time!"
Brian got dressed and came down stairs, running into Slade in the kitchen.
"So.......a pink, half buttoned shirt. You sure that's the look you want to go for?" Brian said laughing.
"What's wrong with my outfit?"
"Nothing, nothing. The guys are going to love it," he said still laughing.
"Screw you! I look good!"
Soon they were heading out to the airport. Slade could definitely get use to a life out on the road........
* Part II will be showing them at Three Lakes
* Slade and Brian had to move because once I moved Kenny in with Kayla, their apartment went wonky. I could totally see Slade going out buying this huge house to impress everyone, so I let him take out a loan to get it. It's a gorgeous house I found at Simsurbania.
* Brian really didn't have anything to spend his share of the tour money on so I figure he'd save up to get his own place. I have my eye on a nice little beach house for him.
* What are my plans for Mellow Metal? No idea. They all three are actually working in the music career so they do have income coming in regularly. I suppose I'll have them work on an album and put in some appearances around LaQuest Beach. After that, I'm not sure.
* I was hoping Kayla would get pregnant, but no such luck. It would be great. Maybe when I send her to Three Lakes to visit Kenny later in this round she'll get knocked up. *fingers crossed* :)


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Source: It: the Terror From Beyond Space
Location: Mars
Threat Assessment: 4. Incredibly tough to kill. Has huge claws that can go through metal. A space suit is no protection.
Limitations: Tough is not invulnerable. Hunger for human blood can be used to trick it. Not too bright. Could be the last of a dying species.
Personal Note: Many folks point out that this is the template for Ridley Scott's "Alien." The suit is scary for a 50's monster but it has always been spoiled for me when it was pointed out that the actor's head didn't fit the mask so they pushed the chin out the mouth and painted it to look like a tongue.


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Some days are just more "sun on your face,twirl around with your arms out and fall down in soft green grass" days than others!!! Today was one of those days! It was a Friday( bonus points),ta da! It was 54 and sunny and I could have wrapped my arms around that 54 and kissed it! Instead of making my breakfast and taking it to work, i said "phuck it! I am going to BoJangles! I got me a CAJUN filet biscuit and some Bo-Rounds and a big Un-sweet tea.( I will say the whole fast food /ketchup issue seems to be across the board-cause I asked for ketchup and you get FOUR Bo-Rounds and THREE ketchups-this math does not work for me!)
I got to work and there was a Krispy Kreme hot donuts in the fax room e-mail..got one. Chocolate icing/creme filled! Had a training from 9 to 12-they had bagels!!!! and creme CHEESE!! Magic breakfast food fairy day!!!!!
Training finished just in time for LUNCH! Tanning bed and a prime rib sub from Quiznos ..um um um Hot and toasty! And ran my salty ass car through a car wash!!! This made me sooooo happy-although-i will admit to having car wash issues. Because SERIOUSLY..it does seem like your car is moving-even though it is not and you are alone and trapped in a car that seems to be moving but isn't. It's unnerving BUT I survived and you have no idea how proud it makes me and the car is CLEAN!!!
Spawn calls me at bout to get off work time to say he is going to a high school basketball game with a GIRL and her parents and will be gone til LATER! I get home and it's FRIDAY and put on my sweats and breathe. AND a man I like made me a raspberry creme pie from scratch..from the pie crust up! I am going to eat some that tomorrow but he sent me a picture and it made me happy today! Because it's just been that kind of day! :)


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CCU Soccer Duo Receives Weekly Sun Belt Honors
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New Orleans - Coastal Carolina University soccer players Wes White and Braulio Linares-Ortiz have been named Sun Belt Players of the Week for their performance in the Chanticleers double-overtime win over Georgia State to end the season.
White came off the bench to score both CCU goals in the 2-1 victory to win the Offensive Player of the Week.
His first goal came in the 85th minute to even the score at one and his second goal came in the 103rd minute to give the Chants the victory and with the win, CCU won a share of the regular season Sun Belt title.
Linares-Ortiz was named the Defensive Player of the Week. The junior goal tender help shut down the top scoring offense in the league holding the Panthers to one goal while picking up four saves.
His play helped topple Georgia State, who entered the match at the top of the Sun Belt's standings and was also the leading scoring team in the conference.
With the win, CCU will enter the Sun Belt Conference Tournament as the number one seed, earning a bye in the opening round of play. They will face the winner of the fourth-seeded Hartwick and fifth-seeded Appalachian State game.


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This ia page that I have wanted to do for a long time. This is my Step-Daughter Callie when she was about 1 1/2 years of age. Wasn't she adorable! She is such a sweetie!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Adorable Callie! Scrap Beach challenge #1
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awww soo cute. Lil girls are just adorable!!!ReplyDelete
What a beautiful pic and layout....just lovely Suzie...Hope your are beginning to feel better!!ReplyDelete
Huggz Kimi xx
I thought I posted a comment - well, I will post again. This is very girl and very pretty. I don't know how old Callie is now, but I'm betting she loves this layout!ReplyDelete
So beautiful! I love the vellum flowers over the photos ~ gorgeous! :D She looks so pretty there & the layout matches her perfectly!ReplyDelete
~Kathryn :D
This is lovely! Thanks for sharing :)ReplyDelete
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Upcoming Special Events in Orlando
The city of Orlando is always vibrant with things to do. Even if you aren't much of a theme park fanatic, there are plenty of events to explore while on vacation to one of the best tourist cities in America. Many events can be found using the official City of Orlando site here, or contacting a traveling agent while planning your trip. Listed are some of the upcoming events known to draw from hundreds to thousands every year.
Chinese New Year Festival, February 9th 2014
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Nothing says bringing in the New Year than with dragons and lanterns. This annual event features Lion Dances and acrobatic performances to bring in the Chinese New Year, and this upcoming year will be the year of the horse. The event will be held at 634 N. Mills Ave, not far from the Orlando Museum of Art. Admission is free, so be sure to attend this fun and huge event! The official webpage for this event is located here.
Chili Cook-Off, February 8th 2014
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Do you have a "to die for" chili recipe? Or maybe you are searching for the best chili you can eat. Either way, Orlando's chili cook- off is an event for food lovers to gather and share talent. There will be plenty of entertainment with country music singer Bobby Scott and a kid zone to keep them entertained also. The event is held at the Festival Park, and tickets are $12 for adults and $3 for kids. If chili isn't your favorite food, there will be a variety of vendors attending to choose from. Check out the official site for more information.
Folk Festival, February 8th– 9th 2014
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The 12th annual folk festival is back to Orlando and better than ever with its great local artists, music and crafts. Expect crafts from hand built ceramics to digital art, for all the modernists out there. This event brings in more than 6,000 visitors every year and has free admission! The Mennello Museum of American Art is a proud sponsor of this huge and successful event.
79th Annual Bach Festival, February 14th – March 2nd 2014
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Get together in Winter Park to experience the memory of one of the greatest musicians in history. The Bach Festival features many different events from solos to youth choirs. This is an event music lovers will not want to miss out on. Find out pricing and event days from the official website here.
Downtown Food and Wine Fest, February 22nd-23rd 2014
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Another annual event with live music and great food is the Food and Wine Fest, this year hosted at Lake Eola in the heart of Orlando. This event will feature over 40 of Orlando's top restaurants, along with a variety of foreign beverages. Not only can you enjoy your day sipping wine with a happy stomach, a portion of your proceeds are donated to the FRLA Educational Foundation and Children's Home Society of Florida.
Not interested in anything on the list? Check out these other sites to see if there is anything that sounds like fun for you and the family!


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Monday, November 1, 2010
Halloween Has Gone.....
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
The S'more the Merrier...
I've always wondered why other people lose weight when they are sick but I never do. Maybe because other people eat soup and I eat s'mores...for breakfast!
All I'm saying is...an apple a day make keep the doctor away, but this little jewel is good for what ails you.
We all know nothing beats s'mores cooked out on the open fire, but there are times when you have the urge and you either don't have access to an outside fire or it's still too hot to have a fire in your inside fireplace. Sure, every chocoholic worth their "weight" knows in a pinch you can make one in the microwave, but how about the mess? I think Tiffany has puffed the marshmallow the size of a Frisbee! Girls...I have us covered. Not only in a pinch but it may become a staple in the dessert menu at our house. Can you say just add ram-e? Ramekin that is.
Grab a ram-e, put your graham in, add your Hershey, add 2 marshmallows...you heard me, yes, we're in the bonus round!
Cook in the microwave for 16 seconds....
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Here's to Fall...
We just got back from a vacation that allowed us to visit crystal blue water ocean, white sand beaches and lush green mountain sides. But there is probably nothing I enjoy more than sharing fall nights with family in my own backyard. I don't think I can remember more perfect weather. We have chilly morning and evenings with sunny 70-80's in the day....wow! I believe Jesus is showing his mighty hand in the ordinary and I would like to say thank you.
Sunday evening was a relaxing night in the hot tub followed by our outdoor party favorite, s'mores. As Chris Rock would say, "ain't nothing wrong with that"...and he would be right.
Friday, October 1, 2010
The Eyes of Texas...
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Oh When the Saints....
We took a cruise which basically means, eat, excursion, eat, shop, eat, beach, eat, layout, eat, casino, eat, Bingo, eat, spa, dress up to eat, be entertained (music, dancing, magicians, comedians), eat midnight buffet, sleep and repeat.
We sailed at night which of course meant waking each morning in a different port. A beautiful port, but a new port to be explored, every morning. By day 5 we were thinking we would probably have to come home to rest. Here are a few pictures (from my phone - sorry).
I do believe I found God here every single day. The water so blue, sand was snow white and mountains so green. I read a couple of books on the trip. One book was especially powerful. Choosing to SEE. The story of Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman, their family struggles, their ministry and the tragedy of losing a young daughter at the hands of own son pulling into their driveway. It makes you really think about the responsibility we have to be stewards of whatever story God has given us. I really do stand amazed at the wonders of all His works.
My two travel buddies :) They pretty much begged me to stop and take pictures of them! They were fun, very good sports on all things...but not gonna lie, I could use a little more estrogen on the next one - strength in numbers girls. I missed my girls (and Dave), my parents and my pups more than they know.
And finally - whoever said a picture is worth a thousand words...or dollars, was probably emailing pictures from St. John. We were quite excited when we hit St. Thomas and realized we still received our phone service. We took a boat to St. John, absolutely breath taking....and I decided to take a photo and send to several family members with the catchy, over used phrase - Life's a Beach. A little message pops up. In the bright sun and no glasses I thought it resembled something like - you're not in Kansas anymore. Let's just say a few minutes later Taylor informs me that I've sent it with international rates...awesome. Needless to say it was my one and only picture sent while we were gone.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
We're Off to See the Wizard...
Looks like he might have too many options this year! Can't decide and he just started trying things on....
Love fall, love the kids (and dogs) deciding what to be, love trick or treat for what it is - fun. Decorating has officially started - let the fun begin!
Friday, August 27, 2010
What Could Be Better...
Jersey Boys is just so stinkin good and our seats were amazing...I love it. It reminds me of NY where we have enjoyed so many great, not good, great times in the past few years. It does hold a special magic for us all. This was my first viewing with 40+ people from my church, so I did leave wondering how in the world I didn't notice how much those Jersey Boys loved the"F" word the first 3 times I saw it! To which one of my dearest said...you've just heard it so F#R*I@C%K#I%N#G many times you don't notice it! I think it might have something to do with our intermission convo where I proceeded to tell her that I just recently learned that my use of "frickin" was a bad word. What the H? Who knew! I think I used it as "stupid" because I don't use that word so it's a substitute. Oh for the love!!! I think it's going to be a hard habit to break, but I guess I can try.
Well, what could be better than dinner and Jersey Boys is spending time with people you could squeeze! Here is a picture of a couple of the cuties from last night, enjoying some dog days of summer...are they cute or what? We jumped on planning for a bonus round in the pool on Labor Day and I'm counting down. Add my chicks and we're good to go! Eligible bachelors, you better come mow my yard shirtless! These girls are a catch.
Ahh Friday! Gotta run finish sweeping water out of the garage. Water softener did some number that has made a huge mess out there. Oh well, we were wondering what we were going to do this weekend...thank you WS for helping us decide.
Happy, Happy Friday!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
How Spam Works....
I've often wondered why emails would suddenly pop up in SPAM on my computer. Clearly some tiny little person...or maybe it's technology, maybe it's your cookies, obviously I have no idea....but clearly someone, somewhere is paying attention to what you search on websites. Call me slow...I know.
I have been researching like crazy the past few days about video surveillance cameras for outside my home, wireless video/audio monitoring. I'm not saying I'm a big chicken, I'm just saying I am willing to do quite a bit to get more sleep when Steve travels. Sorry Karen, but sleeping with a loaded pistol doesn't work for me!
To anyone who might be thinking of messing with me, you better re-think it. My SPAM had over fifty...5-0 emails about armored cars, covert cameras, bullet proof vests...there might have even been one about borrowing a Secret Service agent! I couldn't believe it. Friends always welcome, but the Boogie Man better watch out! That cute little plant on the front porch might just be watching you!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Boys of Fall...
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I think the lyrics to this song are so good. I love the clips of the players, coaches, the "pep talks" but mostly I love the boys, the game, coming together, lessons, the taste of victory and the agony of defeat. We grow in both.
I like it when they chant "last play"....talking about your last play - what will they remember you by. It's interesting, motivating and fun to think of it in the world of sports, and challenging when we think of it in terms of furthering the kingdom. What do I want my last play to be for the sake of Jesus Christ? What do I want to be remembered by?
Several of the coaches made excellent points. Don't look too far into the future, live in the moment of now, with each other...great point. Make the most of today. You will miss the feeling of playing the game, anticipating the game, the pep rallies, butterflies...all that IS Friday night football. You get that feeling when you get married, have children...you will have that feeling, just not on a regular basis...embrace it while you can.
A coach says this: anybody can be a leader, first in line when things are going great~the test is when you battle through the tough times, when things aren't perfect...where do you stand?
Lyrics say this: I've got your back when your back's against the wall~you mess with one man...you've got us all...
United, a brotherhood, regardless of what you face, you're not alone. You have someone's back, and they have yours. Praying over a team mate that loses a father, one that loses a mother to cancer, watching buses leave with team mates that you call friend, not knowing when your path will cross again...battling through the tough times. Sometimes it is more than just a game.
And finally...the most important, the little guys...where dreams begin. I LOVE the footage of all the little kids, the advice the men that played the game give. I literally watched this 50 times today and smiled every single time.
For a special someone in my own circle that is chasing a dream but living in the reality of what it costs...I love you more than any words could ever say. May God bless you and keep you until the road leads home~
The Boys of Spring Aren't Too Bad!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
I Pick....
And I did choose you, 31 years ago today! Have we walked some miles or what!! We have lived in 3 apartments, 8 houses, 6 cities, 2 states. We have buried 3 dogs and 2 rabbits...God bless their little hearts. You've given one daughter away and paid for 3 college degrees! As Sean Connery would say "you're the man now dog"...love that movie. You have had 3 jobs in our married years together, I have had 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6...enough of that. You have had 2 surgeries, I have had 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7...I'd say that's enough comparisons for now.
I feel like our life is mirror image of some of my favorite movies and shows..I'm sure that's why they are favorites!
I don't know anyone that could disagree that we are Lucy and Ricky (I Love Lucy) on a daily basis. Thank you to the countless Ethels in my life for helping me keep it real.
We run a close race with George and Nina from Father of the Bride...you of course being Mr. Banks! Are you ever in the loop on decisions? Yes, you are..you just forget that you are!
How about Birdee and Justin Matisse from Hope Floats...there is a little romantic guy in there from time to time. Nothing makes me happier than doing a whirl on the dance floor with you.
Only 2 people reading this blog will know this movie...Spencer's Mountain. You've spent your whole life putting your family before yourself . Clay Spencer was a hard working man and he took excellent care of his family- thank you.
Ahh, Gone With the Wind...I think on occasion I like to get my way, and maybe on occasion you have a little Rhett Butler in you. You just seem to tune me out...Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn!
I think we mirror Steel Magnolias in almost every way, Drum and M'Lynn. We love our kids, our family, our friends. Nothing makes us happier then spending time together and having great times and making memories with all the people we love. Next to God our children mean the world to us. I'm sort of laughing thinking just how much you really DO resemble Drum!!
And the older we get and after some of the miles we've journeyed, The Notebook. Allie and Noah...do you think our love can take us away together? I think our love can do anything it wants to.
Thank you for taking the best care of me for 31 years and for giving me our 3 greatest contributions to society, Tiffany, Kristen and Taylor.
We know we couldn't last a day without THE foundation we have built our love and our life on, our Lord Jesus Christ. I don't know why He gave me you, but I'm blessed, and you guessed it...my cup runneth over.
I tell myself that I'm
So lucky to be loving you~
So lucky to be,
The one you run to see
In the evening, when the day is through~
I only know what I know,
The passing years will show
You've kept my love so young, so new~
And time after time,
You'll hear me say that I'm ,
So lucky to be loving you~
Rod Stewart
XOXO, Vicki


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Friday, October 30, 2009
Costumes, or closer to Reality???
This Halloween, I get to wear 2 different costumes--by day (at Starbucks) I will be an American Gladiator---by night, a ninja. Both are 2 jobs I have already considered doing---maybe I should look into it---
~Angela M.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Fa la la la la la la la la
Well it has already started...the search for new and wonderful Christmas songs! Now I am completely obsessed with Christmas songs in particular, and I enjoy listening to them from about October until January---some people think the "Christmas Spirit" including movies, music and decorations should only last between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, but I disagree. It has always been one of my favorite times of year, and I want to celebrate it as long as possible!!
One of my most recent finds of a fantastic new Christmas song is:
Hallelujah by Darlene Zsech (or however you spell it)
and I just heard
Sing by Josh Wilson which was also pretty powerful!
Anyways, I'm always interested in hearing what other people are finding---anyone find anything interesting???
Angela M.
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Friday, October 23, 2009
Celebrating 3 wonderful undeserving years!!!! This weekend we finally get to have our anniversary celebration and I could not be more excited! I look forward to many many wonderful years ahead of us---and I can't wait for Jared to surprise me tomorrow!!!
~Angela M.
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Monday, October 19, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Pumpkin Carving
Jared's pumpkin is the really cool one--he actually free handed that puppy--no stencils for him.
His reaction when he saw my finished product?
"Love? What does that have to do with halloween?!"
~Angela M.
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New Hobby:
I decided a few weeks ago that knitting would be my new hobby in life. I don't know why, but I just think it sounds like a fun way to make nice things for other people in a fairly inexpensive way. Today I went to JoAnn Fabrics and bought a few thingys of yarn (I should probably learn the technical term for everything) and my aunt Judy is going to teach me how to knit sometime in the next week--possibly after church on Sunday! I'm so excited to start a new hobby! I'll post pictures of my progress along the way!
~Angela M.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
When Seasons Change:
One of my favorite times of year is during the seasonal change...especially when summer turns to fall. The air smells cleaner, the leaves turn the most amazing shades of red, orange, and yellow, and it reminds me of that wonderful time of year almost 3 years ago now that Jared and I made a covenant before the Lord and all our friends and family to love and honor each other all our lives long.
Last week we were in California for Jesse's (Jared's best friend) wedding. As we went through the process of helping with all those fun details that can not be done until the last minute, I was reminded of all the changes that have occurred in our lives since our own special day---it is amazing how much our love has grown! Last night we were up late just talking about if we are "normal" because we love to spend every moment possible together! (really, we would spend all day every day together if we could)
As I look ahead at all the new seasons of life we will continue to go through, the thing I am most concerned about is if I am continually growing and changing in my character, in who God wants me to be. I so desperately want my life to make a meaningful difference for God's kingdom--in the big and little things. So as the seasons do change---so should my heart.
So my prayer this season's change...Lord change my heart. Transform my soul. Make me into something new today. Make my heart like Yours.
~Angela M.
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Tom "RhiRhi" Ince has been a keen competitor in the UK Hearthstone scene for a while now. He's hoping to push for Legend this summer, but in the mean time, he tells his thoughts on deck-building in Duel, as a veteran of the format.
Eliot Miller: I'm talking to the winner of the TBG Cup, Tom "RhiRhi" Ince! How are you doing today Tom?
Tom "RhiRhi" Ince: I'm doing great thanks! Yourself?
Eliot Miller: Yeah, good. Are you enjoying your new Razer keyboard?
Tom "RhiRhi" Ince: Yeah, nice and clicky, I like it. *tappity tap tap*
Eliot Miller: So what is your experience in competitive Hearthstone? How many events have you been to now?
Tom "RhiRhi" Ince: Well apart from your events, I've been to a few Fireside Gatherings at Fraggers in Manchester, I've been to Insomnia Gaming Festivals and competed in the Hearthstone tournament there, and I've done a couple of online cups. So I've got a general knowledge of what competitive Hearthstone is like.
Eliot Miller: How many Insomnia LANs have you been to?
Tom "RhiRhi" Ince: I've been to 5 Insomnia LANs, this summer i55 will be my sixth.
Eliot Miller: So how would you rate yourself as a player?
Tom "RhiRhi" Ince: Well on the Ladder I've maxed out around Rank 3. I've never really had the time to push for Legend. I'm pretty good at making decisions. Once you know the entire card base, understand what kind of deck their playing, then you can know what style you should be playing against that.
You can listen to our interview with Tom "RhiRhi" Ince here
Eliot Miller: At the TBG Cup we were using the Sideboard format, "Duel", for the second time around – you were of course at the first event where we used this format – how does your knowledge of the card base then fit into a sideboard format?
Tom "RhiRhi" Ince: With the Sideboard format, you can obviously only bring in one deck. You're basically locked into that deck and you've got to use the sideboard to tech against certain match-ups you'd maybe be unfavourable against.
A good example might be say, you're playing against a Handlock as Priest, you need to tech into double Big Game Hunter or Lightbombs. Or if you're against Face-Hunter, you need to tech in Deathlord's just to completely stop aggro.
Eliot Miller: So both times TBG has run events in this format, you have played Hunter. Is that simply because Hunter is your preferred class?
Tom "RhiRhi" Ince: On Ladder its probably my favourite class, because the games are quick and they're often decided in the first two the three turns. It depends heavily on your opening hand, but it fares well against a lot of classes. Especially control and slower decks, you can just punish them by really early face damage and finishing them off with a Kill Command.
A lot of classes can't deal with the amount of pressure you can put on so early.
So its a very good deck, and the Hybrid form I was bringing, fares well against Mid-range-y decks as well. Because when you start dropping Shredders, Loatheb and Highmanes, they can't deal with all these creatures, and heal-up, and taunt. Its a really strong deck, and its really good against a lot of classes in the current meta.
I feel Hunter is great, and very versatile in this format
Eliot Miller: I'm looking at the decklist you brought to the TBG Cup, as well as the deck your brought last time. What for you are the big changes?
Tom "RhiRhi" Ince: I think with my last deck I brought Undertaker. Obviously since the nerf of Undertaker, I've dropped that side of the deck, and as a result some of the Deathrattles have been dropped. I've still got the Creepers in there, and the Leper Gnomes, just because they're efficient. Creeper is sticky, so Glaivezooka has a target for that. Leper Gnome just does face damage, its a good one drop.
Eliot Miller: One slight difference I do notice is that you had Loot Horders on your Sideboard previously. Was card draw not a problem this time around?
Tom "RhiRhi" Ince: Well with Hybrid-Hunter, as you've got a higher curve, it doesn't really matter as much to get the draw in.
It is quite limiting having one deck, but "Duel" forces you to think a lot more about what you're going to bring
Eliot Miller: So if TBG were to run another sideboard event, would you bring Hunter again? Would you make any changes to the deck?
Tom "RhiRhi" Ince: I like Hunter right now, as I said its a strong class against most classes. A lot of Aggro decks you can dictate the tempo and the speed of the game, which is an advantage against a lot of matchups. But, I do like playing other classes, I've been playing a lot of Patron-Warrior recently, quite a lot of Hand-lock. I feel Hunter is great, and very versatile in this format.
Eliot Miller: Obviously, you played in the previous event where we used the Duel format, and we've made a few alterations since then. The sideboard has been increased from 10, to 12 cards. Also, instead of altering your deck before you played your first match against an opponent, you can now only alter the deck after the first match, in which you would play your "Core Decklist".
As a veteran of both versions of Duel, where these changes improvements?
Tom "RhiRhi" Ince: I feel it was a good improvement, because it forced you to have the first match with the deck your brought. It was basically like a blind pick, even though over the course of the day you found out what other people were playing. Then you knew what kind of match-ups you were going into, and by the Finals I knew pretty much, everyone else's decks. Especially that Velen-Mind-Blast-Priest. That was quite interesting.
Eliot Miller: Its interesting you mention Rez's Priest deck there, because he said that actually he teched out the Prophet Velen + Mind Blast most games. But then everyone still knew he had that in his decklist. Did that affect the way you sideboarded against him?
Tom "RhiRhi" Ince: Not really. In my second match against him, I think I took out both Freezing Traps and both Mad Scientists. I've got double Ironbeak Owls, they can silence through the Velen's Chosen and the Deathlords. I teched in a Hunter's Mark as well, just to help me get through the Deathlords. Because once you get through those, that's the main barrier against face-damage.
You can watch RhiRhi's matches in the Grand Finals of the TBG Cup here
Eliot Miller: So are there any changes you would like to see to the Duel format next time around?
Tom "RhiRhi" Ince: I think it was a really good format to be fair. I really enjoyed the format. It is quite limiting having one deck, but it forces you to have to think a lot more about what you're going to bring or sideboard. I think coming into it again….I didn't expect to face any Mages. So I didn't bring Kezan Mystic. I think I might bring Kezan next time. I just teched to Mid-Range or Face-Hunter, I didn't bring any key tech cards which might have helped me in some, certain match-ups.
Eliot Miller: But then you won! So maybe you made the right decision.
Tom "RhiRhi" Ince: Just a strong core deck, and made solid decisions.
Eliot Miller: So you were saying before, you haven't really had the time to push to Legend. Is that something you're going to try and do?
Tom "RhiRhi" Ince: Yeah, I've got summer holiday from University now, so I've got 2 months to have a go at it!
Eliot Miller: Excellent. Well best of luck Tom, and thank you for taking the time to talk with me today.


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Quite a few of us on staff are working writers, and we know, despite all the available wisdoms floating in the universe on securing life/art/family/work/torpor "balance," how difficult, and yet, how necessary it is, to–forget about the slippery, vague notion of balance (What is it? Who is so lucky to have it?)–just get the words into our heads (read) and also get them onto the page (write).
We don't believe literature is something to be written and read only by the leisure class, or by folks unyoked by family responsibility, or only during moments of supreme comfort, quiet, and solitude. Literature happens as we move through our busy, demanding hours. Literature happens on our lunch breaks, when we're tired, when we can't sleep, in conversation with writers whose minds we admire. Literature happens on post-it notes that get tucked into our back pockets and tossed in the wash, in the pre-dawn hours, irregularly. Life bounces like light onto our words and, we hope, makes them better and more true. The hours don't need to be perfect, because we are tough, tender, and ardent. This week, we loved this essay from the LA Review of Books blog, by working writer and Michigan professor Tina Lupton, on work and literature. She writes on "what literature might sound like if it became the medium of the work rather than the writer in financial and practical repose." And I'll just go ahead and quote a bit more, because it's so darn good:
Listen, I am writing with a baby at my breast; I am reading between shifts, and this is what I thought. I am speaking to the journalist on the street. I have a class to teach, but I went last night to the theatre and this is what I wrote over breakfast this morning. I am writing this from the demonstration where I am working to make things better — but look: I am also editing the document you write. I am talking to you, who are tired, but are also working, of my work. You have no time, but this message comes with the news that you have just enough time to read this.
With Lupton's heartening words in mind, may you enjoy, on your phone, in an elevator, on your way to work, between bites of a sandwich, waiting to pick your kid up from school, some of these internet trocitos:
- Siri Hustvedt, on the phenomenon of Karl Ove Knausgaard's serialized novel, and "gendered literature and the feminization of feelings." Hustvedt writes:
Every human being is capable of being wounded. If the feelings that result from the inevitable cuts and scrapes every person accumulates in the course of a lifetime are understood as "feminine," then it seems to me we have all become terribly confused. The difference between male and female vulnerability may be that in a woman this quality fits into our perceptual schema more easily than it does in a man.
- An addictive little graphic, each panel blooming with thoughtful reviews of favorite books of the year from National Public Radio.
- A profile of a great independent bookseller, Kenny Leck. We salute our independent bookstore buddies across the seas for ten years of a very good thing. Five years yore, I lived in Singapore and toiled for the regal cats of Book Actually in a shop house on Club Street near Chinatown. Cheers, Kenny, Renee, and all the rest of you wild animals.
- An essay tribute to Claude Cahun and Kathy Acker, from Jessa Crispin's The Dead Ladies Project, over at The Offing.


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Bravatek Solutions Inc (OTCMKTS:BVTK) shares rose over 50% in one day, after the company had some notable tweets, but more on that later. First, you'll need some background information on the company. If you have not heard of Bravatek Solutions yet, the company is a high-technology security solutions provider that focuses primarily on assisting corporate entities, governments, and individuals, in protecting their organizations against errors, as well as physical and cyber attacks.
Moving on, let's take a look at the cyber security industry. Bravatek Solutions aims to protect various clients from cyber attacks, and it could ride the wave of growth in the cyber security industry. According to MarketsandMarkets, the cyber security market is projected to grow to $202.36B by 2021. This is primarily due to the increase in cyber attacks in industry, which included attacks on the U.S. Department of Justice, Linkedin, the Democratic National Convention, and Yahoo (two times), as well as the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
That in mind, nearly everyone connected to the internet is vulnerable to cyber attacks. Consequently, consumers, governments and corporate entities could place a greater emphasis on beefing up cyber security. In turn, companies like Bravatek Solutions Inc (OTCMKTS:BVTK) could benefit. This potential increase in demand could be a key driver for Bravatek Solutions Inc's revenues, earnings, and stock price.
Not only that, but President Trump recently proposed, in his first federal budget blueprint, $1.5B for the Department of Homeland Security to protect federal networks and critical U.S. infrastructure from cyber security threats. The federal budget blueprint stated, "safeguards cyberspace with $1.5 billion for DHS activities that protect federal networks and critical infrastructure from an attack."
Let's get into some of the company's tweets now. Twitter could be a good platform for companies to get information out fast to consumers and market participants. Now, if you were not following Bravatek Solutions, you may have missed some notable tweets. However, don't worry about that, because we'll get you up to date on that.
According to Bravatek's Twitter page, the company stated, "BVTK Board pleased with real progress on both the software and telecom services front. Financials will be made current…No desire for RS…"
This indicated that the company could potentially have strong revenue growth due to the progress on its software and telecom services. Not only that, Bravatek also announced, on Twitter, "Ecrypt One–Bravatek's patent-pending cybersecurity product–is ripe for the market…"
With this tweet, the company provided some indication that the company's cybersecurity product could hit the market soon. Consequently, if there is a high demand for the product, it could potentially cause the company's revenue and earnings to rise. However, we'll have to wait and see when Ecrypt One will reach the market.
Moreover, the company stated, "Proud that Hans Holmer is on our Board. He was a "cyber expert" before they called it cyber!!! Strong background in the Intel Communities.." This is an indication that Bravatek Solutions Inc has a strong board with knowledge in the industry, and in turn, its board members could provide advice for the company and potentially help the company grow.
Not only that, but the company tweeted, "Bravatek's Ecrypt One email server is widely available for purchase by customers on Amazon's cloud platform, Amazon Web Services (AWS)." This indicates that there is strong demand for the company's product, and consequently, this could be an indication of strong revenue growth.
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Monday, 15 September 2008
We began writing long letters to each other , which inevitably became love letters. We would make pacts to look at the moon, at the same time, on the same night and we also exchanged photographs.
These were the photos we exchanged
One time he sent me a beautiful pair of pure silk stockings (nylons had not become available yet), and I showed them to Ruby, who was green with envy. Unfortunately for Ruby, no amount of money could buy silk stockings: they weren't available. How she begged and cajoled me to let her have them. She made a fantastic offer of two pounds ten shillings (£2.50) for them, but I was adamant. How could I ever sell a token of love, even though I had no intention of wearing them! Lennie at last got leave, which he spent at his home in Bolton, Lancashire. We arranged to meet fleetingly as he passed through London on his way back to Trieste. We were to meet each other on the platform of Charing Cross railway station, before he was once again whisked out of my life. We only had a few minutes together and I got my first, long awaited kiss from him. It was also my last. We had no time to talk as the train was already filling up with soldiers and ready to leave. I stood and watched as Lennie and the train disappeared into the distance. A few months later the romance fizzled out. I was probably a lot younger and less experienced in life than he thought, and we gradually stopped writing. I never saw him again, but have often wondered what became of him. Someone once told me he worked for the Evening News in Bolton, but I don't know in what capacity.
Because I had led quite a sheltered life as far as boys were concerned, I had never learned to dance, and had never been to a dance hall. This was quite a handicap to me, as a teenager. Most young people met on the dance floor, and it was one of the most likely places to find a boyfriend. As Mum and Dad didn't like the idea of their daughter frequenting dance halls and getting 'picked up' this option was not open to me. I was almost sixteen when my friend Doreen suggested that we go to a place she had discovered where they taught you to dance. For me, it killed two birds with one stone. It was similar to a social club, where you could meet new friends, but I could also learn ballroom dancing. As it turned out, it was the most momentous thing I ever did, and it changed my life forever.
I didn't know what to expect as I joined Doreen's group of friends in the Lady's Cloakroom. The conversation, amidst lots of silly giggling seemed to be mainly about this male they all fancied, and who'd playfully taken one of the girl's headscarves home with him the week before. Since I didn't know the girls, or the boy that they were talking about, I felt rather left out of the conversation.
Doreen said: 'Let's all go into the dance hall and wait for him to arrive.' Having put on their lipstick and straightened their stocking seams, all the girls streamed back into the dance room to await this 'dreamboat.'
In due course, he walked through the door and the girls started giggling and nudging each other again. He walked over to our group and said hello. He was a couple of inches short of six feet tall, very slim and showing off the most wonderful suntan that I had ever seen. The two things that I noticed first about him were his eyes, which were very dark brown and fringed with thick lashes, and his long, slender fingers. He was dressed in a silver-grey suit, which showed off both his glorious tan and his broad shoulders. 'Yes,' I thought, 'you are quite dishy, after all.'
The dance instructors separated us all into two groups, male and female, to learn our respective steps. A bit later Dorrie, the instructress shouted 'Find a partner.' Miracle of miracles, 'dreamboat' came over to me and asked: 'Shall we?' As we took to the floor, he introduced himself.
' My name's Arthur, what do they call you?'
We danced most of the evening together and later, after we had said goodnight, I went home floating on air. I didn't know if he would be interested in me, but I was jolly well going to try and make him so. I was nearly sixteen. I had never been out with a boy and all this was very new and exciting to me.
This is a photo of Arthur , taken just before I met him. He's the one in the foreground wearing sunglasses.
7 comments:
- Croom said...
Oh what a lovely story to read, I could not tear my eyes from it. By the look of your photo I think Arthur was the lucky one and I think Lennie must have been quite mad to let you go. Dare I say you look like July Garland!
Thank you for that lovely blog. Tinax
- 15 September 2008 at 16:57
- Babs (Beetle) said...
You all look so old for your ages! Why is that I wonder. You look like you're in your early twenties. It's hard to believe you were only sixteen there! If I'd been mum & dad I'd be worried about men hanging around you too.
- 15 September 2008 at 19:25
- Anne said...
Your wonderful story gets better and better. It is all so fascinating and thank you so much for sharing all these memories. I might not comment every time but I am just loving it.
Anne xx
- 15 September 2008 at 23:38
- GoldAnne said...
Leeta I so look forward to reading your blogs,
You really were beautiful,( still are)
Funnily enough your boyfriend looked like tony when he was young too!!!
love anne xxx
- 16 September 2008 at 01:21
- weechuff said...
Another part of your history that I didn't know about:0) You can see from the photograph that Arthur liked sunbathing and had a lovely tan compared to his two friends. And what a lovely photo of you:0)
- 16 September 2008 at 08:55
- granny grimble said...
Next time you see Arthur you'll have to tell him! Poor Judy Garland:0)
It certainly wasn't fashionble clothes, high heels and make-up, as it is today!
I seemed to look older when I was young and younger when I was old!
Dad was very strict about me getting home at certain times, and more than once Mum met we on the doorstep with 'Dad's cross at you being late' :0)
So glad you are enjoying it, and thank you for your kind words. I'm amazed at how much it seems to be enjoyed!
Do you mean Lennie? Shows that we both have good taste eh?
What didn't you know about? All this was when you were all mere babies, so you wouldn't be aware of anything but food and sleep and play! I think that the small things in peoples past lives are the really interesting bits of history. Everyone knows about the big important things, but the happy and sad little stories get swept away by time.
- 16 September 2008 at 09:35
- Lynne Chapman said...
Daddy was so much more good looking that Lennie! Definitely the right outcome. You look so lovely in that photo too, but so much older than 16. If I had to guess, I'd say you were 21.
Ruby sounds a right madam. Fancy trying to buy your present from you!
- 18 September 2008 at 01:20


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