BLAINESWORLD
#698
2.15.2010
In this issue:
1. Reflections
2. FYI
3. If you think nobody cares
4. Reviews . . . CRAZY HEART, etc.
5. TV alert
6. Watch your Doritos!
7. Websites
8. Computer tip
9. Modern medicine
10. A quote I like
11. Thought for the day
12. Advance planning department
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1. Reflections
A. Cynthia, my beautiful bride, and I are constantly reminded about how much
we love living in the area . . . in particular, we've never experienced quite anything
like our neighborhood . . . not only do we know all our neighbors, but we
actually like them and often do things together as a group.
On one day during the week, we got together with three of them--Marilynne, Kristi
and Bill--to catch the film CRAZY HEART (see also Section 4A) . . . we then all went
out for dinner at our favorite local Thai restaurant, Sushi Thai . . . for more information,
about that establishment, please click:
http://www.ichibanwasabi.com
B. Regretfully, we did not get to spend Valentine's Day together . . . Cynthia
went North to celebrate her sister's birthday and, also, to visit a sick friend . . . however,
we did get to enjoy a gift that we got for the both of us--our own personalized romantic
novel . . . it was written by our good friend Marcy (of Kilwin's fame), and though I
obviously can't share the whole thing with you, I did think you'd like to at least
see this brief sample:
Blaine squeezed Cynthia's hand and said, "Well, Babe, I don't know what happened back
there, but from the moment I saw you in the mirror with that amulet around your sexy neck,
I've felt a tingling sensation from head to toe, sort of like electricity coursing through my veins."
"Could it be the magic of the amulet has touched us in some way?" Cynthia surmised. "I mean,
we're already in love, so maybe the amulet simply enhanced our romance."
"I don't doubt it, not for a minute," Blaine agreed.
For your own personalized novel, please click:
http://www.yournovel.com
C. During the week, I attended an informative workshop on using Facebook and Twitter
for the small business owner . . . Wendy Lou Gillespie of Creative Imp Works did a fine
job in running the session and even motivated me to open a Twitter account. (How
'bout that? Details to follow.)
It was held at the Tomato Jam Cafe, and I had a tasty tuna melt sandwich . . . the
place is open for breakfast and lunch, and I understand the desserts are great--though
I passed this time . . . for more information, please click:
http://www.tomatojamcafe.com
That's my friend Marilynne at the above session, along with yours truly:
Also, I got to see Asheville Community Theatre's production of SHORT ORDER
DURANG at 35below . . . it was put on by a talented ensemble cast and featured
one-acts and "shorts" from playwright Christopher Durang.
I had a fun time, and you will too . . . the good news is that you have
until Feb. 27 to catch a performance . . . for more information, please click:
http://www.ashevilletheatre.org
D. CONGRATULATIONS to good friends Ivan and Natalie in Pennsylvania . . . they
were featured in article in THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER about "Love after
50" . . . the article can be viewed by clicking:
http://tinyurl.com/yfdzqxs
Make sure you "view images" on the right and see the second photo!
***** BLAINESWORLD BEST AWARD *****
This week, it goes to Chris Henderson--owner/president of Home Environments
in Asheville.
A few months ago, we had some minor problems with the carpeting on our
stairs . . . Chris came out and quickly turned things around by replacing
all the carpeting on the stairs.
Then, a few months later, we had some more significant problems with the
wood flooring on the top level of our home . . . Chris, working in conjunction
with the builder (Biltmore Lake) agreed that it needed replacing because
of the type flooring that had been used--a style that has since been discontinued.
In both instances, he couldn't have been friendlier or more professional . . . it has
been a pleasure to work with him, especially given the fact that he was not
personally responsible for either of the above situations . . . yet he stepped-up and
is in the process of making us very satisfied customers.
We recently got to meet with Chris at his place of business . . . we were
most impressed with the wide range of flooring options he has available
and would recommend going there if you have any needs in this area.
For more information, Chris can be reached via email, chenderson@oeasheville.com
or by phone, 828.299.3300.
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2. FYI
THANKS to Jean in Pennsylvania for introducing me to the Borowitz Report . . . this
is a humor column put out by a very funny guy by the name of Andy Borowitz . . . you
can see for yourself by clicking:
http://www.borowitzreport.com/
When you do, you can also sign-up for a FREE subscription . . . and you can
read such current posts as this one:
* Evan Bayh Admits All-Consuming Farmville Addiction
Senator Enters Rehab
Just hours after rocking the political world with his surprise retirement
announcement, Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind) said that he would undergo
treatment for an “all-consuming addiction” to the popular Facebook
game Farmville. . . .
Or here's another recent post that I liked:
* Athlete Without Personal Drama Expelled From Olympics
Skier Concealed Adversity-Free Past From Officials, NBC
A member of the U.S. Olympic ski team was disqualified from competition
today when it was learned that he did not have a sufficiently compelling
human storyline to exploit on the NBC telecast of the worldwide sporting
event. . . .
The rest of the above stories--and lots more--can be found
at the website's archives.
FYI, part 2
* Rich in Pennsylvania:
30 yrs worth of my rantings and rambling being slowly unearthed:
http://www.richorth.com/blog/
Comments not working . . . if anyone would like to say anything comment-wise, you can
list this email: rrockhopper@hotmail.com in your newsletter.
* Joan in New York:
Your remarks about “interesting” struck a chord. Hannah [my beloved aunt] used interesting
all the time when she didn't like something. Blaine [my cousin; yes, there's another person
with this same name!] and I will use it now with a smile to invoke her memory. If we go to a
restaurant and a meal isn't good or someone is wearing an outrageous outfit, “interesting”
always comes up and we laugh. Mark and Greg know that the Land family’s definition
of interesting is not mainstream.
* Dan in Pennsylvania:
The sound that accompanies soundtracks on TV movies is usually top quality. I like many
of the themes of movies, and I like to record them either off a live broadcast or preferably
off the recorded version on DVR. These originals are sometimes the best versions. I record
the music at the end of the movie, when the credits are shown. These versions usually have
a complete review of all the different sub-themes, as the credits roll by. A good cassette recorder
can get a really good copy, if you know how to hook it up to the audio output of the DVR.
* Christina in North Carolina:
I found this article on CNN interesting about the quality of life in France:
http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/02/11/france.quality.life/index.html?hpt=C2
Note that one of the major reasons is their health care system. Bureaucracy is cumbersome
and taxes high but government services such as health care are great so that makes people
happy and gives people a high standard of living.
* Mary Lou in North Carolina:
About Cynthia’s Mom’s meatloaf . . also have that recipe (my Mom’s) but with the addition
of a small shredded potato added to the meat mixture (beef, pork, veal). And, by the way,
I always bake my meatballs on a cookie sheet . . . doesn't take very long . . . and then remove
them with a slotted spoon and add them to my sauce. You might want to try that next time.
* Robin in Pennsylvania:
You and I don't often agree about films, but we're together on A SINGLE MAN. I too wasn't rushing
out to see it. But I was floored when I did: absolutely beautiful, fabulous performances. What films
should be versus overly long and heavy handed!
* Neil in Vermont:
I don't know if you have checked out Kevin Coupe's daily "Morning News
Beat" blog:
http://www.morningnewsbeat.com/
It's one you might enjoy because Kevin is so opinionated. You either love
him or you hate him.
* Rebecca in New Jersey:
Worked hard to get this article out there . . . gave Bucks a plug, too.
http://tinyurl.com/yat4jrb
PLEASE READ THE ABOVE:
It's about Rebecca Kelley, a friend who (to quote from the article)
"embraces children, art and literature in all that she does" . . . you'll be as impressed
as I was!
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3. If you think nobody cares
If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple
of car payments
SOURCE:
Earl Wilson (1907-1987), American journalist, gossip columnist and author
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4. Reviews
A. Jeff Bridges has long been one of my favorite actors . . . he is fine
in his latest effort, CRAZY HEART (see also Section 1A), starring as
a broken-down, hard-living country music singer . . . I just don't think
it is as great as many critics have claimed, and though he will
likely win the Oscar for Best Actor, I think Colin Firth deserves it
for his work in A SINGLE MAN.
But I digress . . . the other problem I had with the current Bridges' film was
the love interest played by a much younger Maggie Gyllenhaal . . . the whole
romance just didn't strike me as being believable . . . for a much better film
with a similar theme see 1983'S TENDER MERCIES . . . ironically,
Robert Duvall won the Best Actor award that year as you guessed it,
a broken-down, hard-living country music singer . . . what's interesting
is that he also has a small part in CRAZY HEART . . . rated R.
B. COUPLES RETREAT is now out in DVD format . . . my review
from BLAINESWORLD #682 follows:
COUPLES RETREAT got poor reviews, but I found myself surprisingly
enjoying it . . . it's about four couples who embark on a journey to
a tropical island resort . . . they soon discover that they are
required to participate in couples therapy and thus have less time to jet
ski, go to the spa, etc. . . . Vince Vaughn had the original idea of the
film . . . he also stars in it and as always, is funny playing the
cool (in his own way) guy that must deal with such problems as a shark
bite that's little more than a scratch . . . his perennial sidekick, Jon Favreau,
also had me laughing . . . I'll perhaps most remember it because of
the location: Bora Bora . . . it was beautiful and now Cynthia wants
to go there . . . rated PG-13.
C. I loved the premise of QUIT SMOKING TODAY WITHOUT GAINING WEIGHT
by Paul McKenna; i.e., that you don't have to put on pounds when you
quit smoking cigarettes.
McKenna, a hypnotist and author of another book I recently enjoyed (I CAN MAKE
YOU SLEEP), presents a conditioning program that helps folks become smoke-free
with little difficulty . . . in addition, he includes an accompanying CD that should
make the task even easier.
I also liked the many accompanying exercises, including a most useful
one called "the tapping technique" that helps deal with cravings . . . in addition,
I liked the section on "a breath of fresh air," in which this point was stressed:
* Breathe once or twice normally. When you are ready, once again breathe all of the air
out of your body until your lungs are empty. Feel the sensations in your body until it
naturally breathes in all by itself. Again, notice which parts of your body are being most
nourished by the fresh oxygen you are breathing in.
Perhaps my favorite part of the book was the author's reminder about the many
benefits of quitting for life . . . citing the U.S. Surgeon General's report, he noted:
* After 20 minutes: Your blood pressure drops to a level close to that before the last
cigarette. The temperature of your hands and feet increases to normal.
After 8 hours: The carbon-monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.
After 24 hours: Your chance of a heart attack decreases.
Within 3 months: Your circulation improves and your lung function increases up to 30 percent.
After 1 year: The excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker’s.
After 5 years: Stroke risk is reduced to that of someone who has never smoked.
After 10 years: The lung-cancer death rate is about half that of a continuing smoker’s. The risk
of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney and pancreas decreases.
After 15 years: The risk of coronary heart disease is that of someone who has never smoked.
I'll be sure to share the above with anybody I know who still smokes, along with this
other point that McKenna raises:
* Besides, all smokers have willpower or they could never have got themselves addicted
in the first place. You had to force your body to smoke when every cell was screaming
for you to stop--now we're simply undoing the process.
To begin, a good first step would be to have any smoker read QUIT SMOKING TODAY . . . I'm
confident that it will work, but only if McKenna's clear instructions are followed.
***** AN IMPORTANT REMINDER *****
I can also help you lose your baggage before you get to the airport as a result
of my hypnosis training . . . if you'd like me to help you (quit smoking, lose weight), etc.
drop me an email to that effect . . . send it to bginbc@aol.com and put HYPNOSIS
REQUEST in the subject line.
And even if you're not in the Asheville area, I can help you over the phone--and have
already had successful results with clients using this approach.
D. Heard the CD version of ANTHEM by Ayn Rand, a novella written before
her later masterpieces, THE FOUNTAINHEAD and ATLAS SHRUGGED.
In retrospect, I wish that I had read this book first . . . it's a great introduction to the author's
philosophy of objectivism, which is built on individuality, freedom and reason.
In ANTHEM, set place in the future, the word "I" and all its meaning no longer
exists . . . everyone's daily activities are controlled by the government . . . even
names are merely a combination of numbers and letters.
The hero is Equality 7-2521, a character who will remind you of Howard Roark . . . he, like
everybody else, has no control over his life . . . his job is assigned by the Council
of Vocations (based on how well his work might best serve others), and
if he chooses to have a preference for one thing or other--including both love
and friendship--then he could be punished as a criminal . . . nevertheless,
Equality 7-2521 chooses to define these rules, and as a result, places his
own will over serving the collective will.
It is interesting to note that ANTHEM was written a decade before George Orwell's
1984, yet it covers some of the same territory with perhaps even more of a punch.
I'd particularly recommend getting this taped version that I heard, in that it also
included a very informative introduction that helped give perspective to Rand's writing.
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5. TV alert
A. FACES OF AMERICA is a four-part PBS series, beginning on Wednesday, about
family roots . . . Meryl Steep, Mike Nichols and Queen Noor of Jordan are
among the 12 whose genealogy is explored . . . according to THE NEW YORK TIMES,
it has "moments of pomposity. But America is, after all, a nation of immigrants, and these
kinds of stories have a fascination all their own." . . . check local listings because
PBS times and dates often vary.
B. SINS OF THE MOTHER is about a woman, played by Jill Scott, who after overcoming
addiction, tackles the even bigger battle of winning her adult daughter's love . . . TV
GUIDE says that Scott gives "a powerful and moving performance" . . . . Sunday
at 8 p.m. on LMN.
C. HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA airs Sundays at 10 p.m. on HBO . . . it's a drama
about four guys who hang on the mean, but happening streets of downtown
Manhattan . . . according to THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, "While the series can
be funny, it is full of small scenes so finely and yet sharply observed that they resonate
for hours afterwards." . . . I saw the first episode and liked it enough that I'll return
for at least one more visit.
D. SINDBAD: WHERE U BEEN? features the comedian who hasn't been
seen too much lately . . . the good news is that he'll be on this show on Sunday
at 10 p.m. on COMEDY CENTRAL, then on the new season of THE CELEBRITY
APPRENTICE beginning on March 14.
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6. Watch your Doritos!
A seagull in Scotland has developed the habit of stealing chips from a neighborhood
shop.
The seagull waits until the shopkeeper isn't looking, and then walks into the store
and grabs a snack-size bag of cheese Doritos.
Once outside, the bag gets ripped open and shared by other birds.
The seagull's shoplifting started early this month when he first swooped
into the store in Aberdeen, Scotland, and helped himself to a bag of chips.
Since then, he's become a regular. He always takes the same type of chips.
Customers have begun paying for the seagull's stolen bags of chips
because they think it's so funny.
THE ABOVE ACTUALLY HAPPENED:
See for yourself by clicking:
http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/seagull.asp
And for even more information and to see the seagull "in action," please click:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqy9hxhUxK0
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7. Websites
A. You MUST see what follows . . . it shows a new CPR method with NO
MOUTH TO MOUTH . . . supposedly, it works better than any other method out
there . . . and it can be done by anyone after seeing this clip just once.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5huVSebZpM
I had to check this further and did by locating this link:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091115191015.htm
MR. CURIOUS HERE:
I'm in the process of seeing what both nurses and doctors think of
this method . . . when and if I find anything further, I'll share it with you . . . by
the same token, please do the same with me; i.e., share your findings, reactions, etc.
B. If you're in the mood to be inspired . . . and/or to appreciate what you
have, please click:
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=9xwCG0Ey2Mg
This is also something that would be great to share with any kids
and/or grandkids you may have . . . after viewing it, you'll quickly
be able to snap out of any possible bad mood you may be
experiencing.
C. BLAINESWORLD, the website, remains up and running . . . to view
it, please click:
http://www.blainesworld.net
In case you've ever wondered what I do with you name if you are a subscriber
to BLAINESWORLD, the newsletter . . . or choose to become one . . . you can find
out by clicking "Newsletter" on the left and then "Privacy Statement."
D. Are you on Facebook? In the unlikely event we have not yet contacted
as friends there, send me an invite by clicking:
www.facebook.com/blainegreenfield
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8. Computer tip
The following email was forwarded to me . . . but to give the person credit
who forwarded it to me, her name was removed (in line with the advice that's
given) . . . also, I am sharing it because there's a lot of real good advice here.
HOW TO FORWARD EMAIL APPROPRIATELY
A friend who is a computer expert received the following directly from a
system administrator for a corporate system. It is an excellent message that
ABSOLUTELY applies to ALL of us who send emails. Please read the short
letter below, even if you're sure you already follow proper procedures..
Do you really know how to forward e-mails? 50% of us do; 50% DO NOT.
Do you wonder why you get viruses or junk mail? Do you hate it?
Every time you forward an email there is information left over from the people
who got the message before you, namely their email addresses & names. As
the messages get forwarded along, the list of addresses builds, and builds, and
builds, and all it takes is for some poor sap to get a virus, and his or her
computer can send that virus to every e-mail address that has come
across his computer.
How do you stop it? Well, there are several easy steps:
1. When you forward an e-mail, DELETE all of the other addresses that appear
in the body of the message (at the top). That's right, DELETE them. Highlight
them and delete them, backspace them, cut them, whatever it is you know how
to do. It only takes a second. You MUST click the "Forward" button first and then
you will have full editing capabilities against the body and headers of the
message. If you don't click on "Forward" first, you won't be able to edit
the message at all.
2. Whenever you send an email to more than one person, do NOT use the
To: or Cc: fields for adding email addresses. Always use the BCC: (blind
carbon copy) field for listing the email addresses. This is the way the people
you send to will only see their own e-mail address. If you don't see your
BCC: option click on where it says To: and your address list will appear.
Highlight the address and choose BCC: and that's it, it's that easy. When
you send to BCC: your message will automatically say "Undisclosed
Recipients" in the "TO:" field of the people who receive it.
3. Remove any "FW :" in the subject line. You can re-name the subject
if you wish or even fix spelling.
4. ALWAYS hit your Forward button from the actual email you are reading.
Ever get those emails hat you have to open 10 pages to read the one page
with the information on it? By Forwarding from the actual page you wish
someone to view, you stop them from having to open many emails just
to see what you sent.
5. Have you ever gotten an email that is a petition? It states a position and
asks you to add your name and address and to forward it to 10 or 15 people
or your entire address book. The email can be forwarded on and on and
can collect thousands of names and email addresses. A FACT: The
completed petition is actually worth a couple of bucks to a professional
spammer because of the wealth of valid names and email addresses
contained therein. If you want to support the petition, send it as your own
personal letter to the intended recipient. Your position may carry more
weight as a personal letter than a laundry list of names and email address
on a petition. (Actually, if you think about it, who's supposed to send the
petition in to whatever cause it supports? And don't believe the ones that say
that the email is being traced, it just ain't so!)
6. One of the main ones I hate is the ones that say that something like,
"Send this email to 10 people and you'll see something great run across
your screen." Or, sometimes they'll just tease you by saying something
really cute will happen IT AINT GONNA HAPPEN!!!!! (Trust me, I'm still
seeing some of the same ones that I waited on 10 years ago!) I don't let
the bad luck ones scare me either, they get trashed. (Could be why I
haven't won the lottery??)
7. Before you forward an Amber Alert, or a Virus Alert, or some of the other
ones floating around nowadays, check them out before you forward them.
Most of them are junk mail that's been circling the net for YEARS! Just about
everything you receive in an email that is in question can be checked out
at Snopes. Just go to:
http://www.snopes.com/
Its really easy to find out if it's real or not. If it's not, please don't pass it on.
So please, in the future, let's stop the junk mail and the viruses.
Finally, here's an idea!!! Let's send this to everyone we know (but strip
my address off first, please). This is something that SHOULD be forwarded.
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9. Modern medicine
A man was in a terrible accident, and his "manhood" was mangled and torn
from his body. His doctor assured him that modern medicine could give him
back what he had lost, but that his insurance wouldn't cover the surgery
since it was considered cosmetic. The doctor said the cost would be
$7,500 for a small replacement, $10,500 for a medium and $17,000
for a large.
The man was sure he would want a medium or large, but the doctor urged
him to talk it over with his wife before he made any final decision. So the man
called his wife on the phone and explained their options.
The doctor came back into the room, and found the man looking dejected. "Well,
what have the two of you decided?" asked the doctor.
The man answered, "She'd rather remodel the kitchen."
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10. A quote I like
Even if it's a little thing, do something for those who need help, something
for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it.-- Albert Schweitzer
(1875-1965), Alsatian German-French theologian, musician, philosopher
and physician
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11. Thought for the day
Roses for Rose
by James Krisner
Red roses were her favorites, her name was also Rose.
And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows.
The year he died, the roses were delivered to her door.
The card said, "Be my Valentine," like all the years before.
Each year he sent her roses, and the note would always say,
"I love you even more this year, than last year on this day."
"My love for you will always grow, with every passing year."
She knew this was the last time that the roses would appear.
She thought, he ordered roses in advance before this day.
Her loving husband did not know, that he would pass away.
He always liked to do things early, way before the time.
Then, if he got too busy, everything would work out fine.
She trimmed the stems, and placed them in a very special vase.
Then, sat the vase beside the portrait of his smiling face.
She would sit for hours, in her husband's favorite chair.
While staring at his picture, and the roses sitting there.
A year went by, and it was hard to live without her mate.
With loneliness and solitude, that had become her fate.
Then, the very hour, as on Valentines before,
The doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by her door.
She brought the roses in, and then just looked at them in shock.
Then, went to get the telephone, to call the florist shop.
The owner answered, and she asked him, if he would explain,
Why would someone do this to her, causing her such pain?
"I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago,"
The owner said, "I knew you'd call, and you would want to know."
"The flowers you received today, were paid for in advance."
"Your husband always planned ahead, he left nothing to chance."
"There is a standing order, that I have on file down here,
And he has paid, well in advance, you'll get them every year.
There also is another thing, that I think you should know,
He wrote a special little card...he did this years ago."
"Then, should ever, I find out that he's no longer here,
That's the card...that should be sent, to you the following year."
She thanked him and hung up the phone, her tears now flowing hard.
Her fingers shaking, as she slowly reached to get the card.
Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note.
Then, as she stared in total silence, this is what he wrote...
"Hello my love, I know it's been a year since I've been gone,
I hope it hasn't been too hard for you to overcome."
"I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very real.
For if it was the other way, I know how I would feel.
The love we shared made everything so beautiful in life.
I loved you more than words can say, you were the perfect wife."
"You were my friend and lover, you fulfilled my every need.
I know it's only been a year, but please try not to grieve.
I want you to be happy, even when you shed your tears.
That is why the roses will be sent to you for years."
"When you get these roses, think of all the happiness,
That we had together, and how both of us were blessed.
I have always loved you and I know I always will.
But, my love, you must go on, you have some living still."
"Please...try to find happiness, while living out your days.
I know it is not easy, but I hope you find some ways.
The roses will come every year, and they will only stop,
When your door's not answered, when the florist stops to knock."
"He will come five times that day, in case you have gone out.
But after his last visit, he will know without a doubt,
To take the roses to the place, where I've instructed him,
And place the roses where we are, together once again."
FOR THE WHOLE STORY:
I came across the above via the Internet . . . some have even
thought it was something that Jack Benny had actually done . . . here's
what really happened:
http://www.snopes.com/glurge/benny.asp
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12. Advance planning department
A. Deanna of New Jersey:
* Valentines Feng Shui for Love Program, Reading and Single Dance Party
at the Morristown Hyatt, Feb. 13, from 7-11:30 p.m.
* Feng Shui for a Spiritually Enhanced Life, February 19, from 7 to 9 p.m.
$36 at the Spiritual Awakening Center, 156 Woodport Road, Sparta, NJ.
* Feng Shui Basics taught in the home of Deanna Trust . . . April 13, 20 and 27
from 7-9 p.m.
For more information, please click:
http://www.trustfengshui.com
B. Cynthia (see also Section 1A) has a Journey Dance/Move Your Body session this
coming Saturday morning, February 20, at the Hendersonville Y . . . if you'd like
to attend and/or want more information, drop me an email--and I'll get it to you.
C. Dianne in North Carolina:
I have been giving permission to conduct the second grandparent seminar
on Monday, February 22 from 7:30-9 p.m. It will be held at the Clubhouse
in the Biltmore Lake community. You can register through the Intranet.
MY TWO CENTS:
I went to the first session, and it was great . . . if you're a grandparent or
wannabe grandparent, don't miss this event . . . it is for Biltmore Lake residents,
but if you'd like to attend as my guest, give a holler.
D. Joe in Pennsylvania:
The Actors’ NET of Bucks County continues its fourteenth season
with the hilarious classic farce, The Play’s the Thing. NET Artistic
Director Cheryl Doyle directs P. G. Wodehouse’s adaptation of Ferenc
Molnar’s comic work. Starring Aaron Wexler of Philadelphia; Curtis Kaine
of Princeton, NJ; Vicky Czarnik of Hopewell, NJ; John Helmke of Hamilton,
NJ; and one of my favorite actors, Tom Orr of Yardley; Set design
by George Hartpence (another of my favorites) of New Hope.
DATES: February 26-March 14, 2010.
For more information, please click:
http://www.actorsnetbucks.org.
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PS. Belated wishes for those, like me, who celebrate the
Chinese New Year . . . Gung Hay Fat Choy! . . . the
celebration lasts for 15 days--meaning it will also encompass
Fat Tuesday (another reason for a celebration) . . . and
why not? If you follow my line of thinking and recognize all
holidays, you get more great food that way . . . also, you
get to spend more time with a lot of mighty fine folks.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BOTH HOLIDAYS:
To find out more about the Chinese Year (this year, it's the Year
of the Tiger), please click:
http://www.educ.uvic.ca/faculty/mroth/438/CHINA/chinese_new_year.html
To find out more about Fat Tuesday, please click:
http://catholicism.about.com/od/holydaysandholidays/f/2010_Mardi_Gras.htm
In addition, methinks that we all need to pray for the folks affected
by the earthquake in Haiti, as well as for our remaining soldiers
in both Iraq and Afghanistan . . . while we're at it, include those in Israel
and her neighbors who are seeking peace . . . and perhaps most
importantly: Make it a great week, too!
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