BLAINESWORLD
#702
3.15.2010
In this issue:
1. Reflections
2. FYI
3. Getting acquainted
4. Reviews . . . AN EDUCATION, etc.
5. TV alert
6. Three nuns
7. Websites
8. Computer tip
9. Puns for the educated (and not so educated), Part 2 of 2
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 make it a point to celebrate the 13th of every month . . . that
helps us remember our first date (at Pheasants Landing in Hillsborough, NJ, on 12.13.03) . . . we
typically exchange cards, then get together for dinner out and/or a movie, show, etc.
Our most recent "celebration" on the March 13 was particularly memorable, in that we spent virtually
the entire day and weekend in bed!
Before you get tooooo scandalized, let me add some details . . . I first was hit with a virus that had
me sneezing away, almost without interruption, for two days . . .then just as I was recovering,
Cynthia got hit with a stomach virus that knocked her out of commission for a similar amount
of time.
The good news is that we're both on the way to better health . . . and looking forward to two other
very important dates for us: July 10, our anniversary (this coming July we will have been married
five years!) AND today (whatever the current day is), given that we both contend that what's
happening to us any given day is perhaps the most important thing in our respective lives!
B. I'm very proud of Cynthia . . . she has recently become a big sister to Amanda, an adorable
9-year old . . . also, once a month, she volunteers her time to lead a movement class for seniors
at the Jewish Community Center in Asheville . . . and in her "spare" time, she recently
led a course at our association's clubhouse; it was based on the THIN WITHIN book
and philosophy.
C. Personally, I was honored to have been chosen for this year's Citizens Police
Academy--run by the Asheville Police Department . . . it is a 12-week program,
during which time I'll be studying such topics as Defensive Tactics, Patrol Tactics,
Firearms, Internet Investigations, Drug Suppression, Forensics, Fingerprinting and
Property.
Our first session this week was a tour of the Asheville Police HQs; it was an
eye-opener.
KUDOS to Officer Allen Dunlap for coordinating such an informative program.
Furthermore, I feel that I've "arrived" as a Western North Carolina native because of my first trip
to a Waffle House . . . the folks who work at the one nearest to me (210 Smokey Park
Highway; 828.665.1500) couldn't have been nicer . . . I liked my chocolate chip waffle, and the
price of it couldn't be beat.
D. CORRECTION:
THANKS to Robin in Pennsylvania, along with several other readers, who pointed out a mistake
that was made in last week's newsletter . . . I'll still be coming "up North" at the end of
March . . . but the day and date of the seminar I'll be presenting is as follows:
Blaine Greenfield: Save the date! Admin Employees Committee
Save the date!
Wednesday, March 31, 12:00-1:00. Tyler Hall: 128 at Bucks County Community College
Blaine Greenfield, Professor Emeritus of the Business Studies Department (now residing
in North Carolina) will present to the Administrative Employees’ Brown Bag Lunch audience
on the book The Passion Test: The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Destiny by Janet Bray
Attwood and Chris Attwood.
A reviewer writes: This book helped to set me on the path of living my passions in my career
and personal life. I recommend this book to anyone struggling to find the passion in life.
More info on the book is to be found here:
http://www.thepassiontest.com/TPT/Home/index.cfm
There is no need to have read the book to fully enjoy Blaine’s talk; those who know Blaine know
that we have a treat in store. This is an open, brown bag lunch: all staff and faculty are welcome.
****** IF YOU'D LIKE TO ATTEND (and haven't already responded) *****
Send an email to bginbc@aol.com and put PASSION TEST in the subject line . . . also, if you'd like
to possibly get together during that time framework and are available some other
time on March 27, day or night; Saturday, March 28 until 1 p.m.; or Wednesday, March 31,
day or night, let me know.
***** BLAINESWORLD BEST AWARD *****
This week, it goes to Matthew Vore--owner of DWV Contractors in Hendersonville, NC. .
Several months ago, Cynthia and I had a problem with one of our toilets . . . the handle
had broken off . . . we called our builder, and the helpful representative there (Gwen Lyons;
see BLAINESWORLD #656 when she was the Best Award winner) arranged to have
Matthew make the repair . . . he did so, seemingly within minutes.
Shortly thereafter, the handle broke off an another toilet . . . Matthew again came out to
make this repair, too.
What particularly impressed us was how Matthew took the time to inspect our third
toilet (even though it was working) . . . he also agreed with our determination; i.e., that the handle
being used was defective . . . so he graciously replaced it, saving us the time to have
to battle the manufacturer at a later date.
Matthew has a great attitude about his work . . . he's both friendly and competent, and
we'd certainly recommend him to anybody else seeking a plumber . . . for more information,
please call 828.890.4511.
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2. FYI
One of my colleagues has achieved an extraordinary amount of success
[helping people lose weight] by simply making his clients put a giant question
mark on their fridge. The question mark is there to remind them to stop
before grabbing a snack and ask themselves this question:
Am I really hungry, or do I just want to change the way I feel?
SOURCE:
I CAN MAKE YOUR THIN (see also Sections 4C, 10 and 11)
by Paul McKenna
FYI, part 2
* Brian in North Carolina:
Paradise IS real. A wonderful home available in magnificent Asheville!
With our children grown it is time for us to downsize. So we are selling our beautiful home
in the Biltmore Park section of Asheville, NC. The house has 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and
at just under 7,000 square feet is on three levels and the master bedroom on the main floor.
The landscaping and property is gorgeous, and the neighborhood is fantastic with a brand
new urban village with great restaurants, movie theater, super YMCA, and more just walking
distance away. The home is light, spacious, and open. We are offering the home at $994,000.
It is ideal for a large family, for someone looking for a mother-in-law space within the home,
or for someone who runs a home-based business.
If you or anyone you know is ready to live your dreams here in Asheville, please call Carole Biro
at 828.681.0969 or 828.242.0737. Or e-mail us at carolebiro@charter.net.
THIS IS THE REAL DEAL:
We've twice stayed with Brian and Carole, prior to permanently moving to Asheville,
and loved everything about both their house and neighborhood . . . in addition, we'd
very much like to have you as our neighbor!
* Alison in New Jersey:
In your last newsletter, I wrote in about a great teleseminar that Interior Designer
Donna Hoffman is giving on April 8, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. EST, called “How to Win
at the Furniture Store: End Buyer's Remorse, Get What You Love & Stay
On Budget.” I'm excited to tell you that Donna is inviting your readers
to attend this teleseminar for FREE! She wants to share her great ideas
with them AT NO COST! All readers have to do is email
alioxman@optonline.net, and we'll set them up with a phone number
and access code before the call. For more information on this and other
seminars that Donna is giving, please go to:
www.interiorsbydonnahoffman.com
* Geri in Pennsylvania:
Can you please ask your readers to keep in their thoughts and prayers, Joe Costa and Zach Boone
of Bucks Co, PA, both members of the United States Marine Corp. stationed in Afghanistan.
Also, have them keep in mind that we live in the land of the Free because of the Brave.
* Tom in New Jersey:
Just wanted you to know that your beautiful photograph of you and your bride at the bonfire
warmed my heart. I also need to have my vernal equinox bonfire and make sure I have the
graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows . . . plenty of wood to burn here.
It is life's small treasures that when shared unite us as a species.
FYI, see the report from the Neuroscience and Nonkilling Exploratory Colloquium that
I was honored to facilitate last July in Philadelphia and also this link to our pilot Global
Nonkilling Leadership Academy last October 2009 in Hawaii:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKyXzTa6Ypw&feature=player_embedded
Feel free to share these small accomplishments and efforts to weave a future where
we understand that very few humans ever kill or ever have killed, in fact less than one percent
(even trained soldiers are reluctant to kill according to compelling research by Grossman) . . . so
how do we invest in our inclinations for nonviolence and cooperation and peacemaking?
Thanks for the small delights of your newsletter.
* Pat in Pennsylvania:
A friend sent this to me. Sounds credible. Maybe check sources?
Subject: FW: Snope.com not what it seems . . . Important read
Like most Internet sources: Who is checking the checker?
(The email then proceeded to put down Snopes, making a wide range
of charges--all substantiated.)
PER PAT'S REQUEST:
I tracked his friend's email down and in doing so, found that the more I researched,
the more impressed I was with Snopes.
Not only were all the points of the original email rebutted, but three separate
non-Snopes sources (most of them competitors, in fact) confirmed my belief
that Snopes rocks . . . but don't take my word for it; see for yourself by clicking
on any and/or all of the following links:
http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/internet/a/snopes_exposed.htm
http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/s/snopes.htm
http://www.factcheck.org/2009/04/snopescom/
* Jerry in Pennsylvania:
I am looking for an office room-mate in Feasterville, PA. Someone to network with and
share expenses with. You will have your own window office, your own parking space and
access to Internet, copier and fax. Call me at 215.355.4544 to discuss.
* Monica in North Carolina:
Get 30% Off at Gap, Gap Outlet, Banana Republic, Banana Republic Factor
Store and Old Navy by clicking:
http://tinyurl.com/ya4hche
Plus, you can invite others and designate a non-profit to receive 5% of the amount
you and your friends and family spend.
* Jean in Pennsylvania:
Win Tastykakes for a year.
http://www.tastykake.com/followus/
* Sharon in North Carolina:
We saw Alice in Wonderland. In 2-D as 3-d can cause migraines for me. I was disappointed
with it. It had wonderful effects and visuals, but the story was weak. Very weak and the ending
was just blah, anti-climatic and VERY unrealistic for that time period. I will say that Helena Carter
was wonderful as the Red Queen, but the rest sort of faded into the background including Depp.
It had potential on some ideas like the Red Queen and her use of the jabberwocky, but overall,
it was not worth seeing at the theater or (for me) even on DVD. Very disappointed. Would give it
a D + .
* Lori in Pennsylvania:
I saw REMEMBER ME today. Shockingly enough, I actually liked it. That Robert P. still does
NOTHING for me, but he was better in this than anything else I've seen him in.
* Sherry in Tennessee:
SHUTTER ISLAND wasn't scary . . . just weird, and you have to really follow it closely. It wasn't
evil or anything like that.
* Leslie in North Carolina:
Saw the movie SHE'S OUT OF YOUR LEAGUE today. Funny! I have not enjoyed a movie like
that since THE HANGOVER. Had a blast!
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3. Getting acquainted
While two families were waiting in line to see the Washington Monument,
their two five-year-old boys were getting acquainted.
"My name is Joshua. What’s yours?" asked the first boy.
"Adam," replied the second.
"My daddy is a doctor. What does your daddy do for a living?"
asked Joshua.
Adam proudly replied, "My daddy is a lawyer."
"Honest?" asked Joshua.
"No, just the regular kind," replied Adam.
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4. Reviews
A. I'm lucky to now have two theaters that play independent-type films . . . the
Fine Arts in town always did, but now you can see them at the Carolina
Cinemas as well . . . I mention that because AN EDUCATION resurfaced
all of a sudden--and is still running through Thursday . . . it's a coming-of-age
tale about a 16-year old English schoolgirl whose life is upturned when
she meets a rather unsuitable 30ish guy . . . Carey Mulligan shines in
one of the leading roles; she'll remind you of a young Audrey Hepburn . . . I
also liked the work of Peter Sarsgaard, one of my favorite character actors,
who had the other top part . . . rated PG-13.
B. Out on DVD is EVEREYBODY'S FINE, a so-called dramedy that had
very little humor in it . . . Robert DeNiro plays a widower who tries
to improve his relationships with his troubled adult children (Drew
Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale and Sam Rockwell) . . . it's watchable
and somewhat interesting, but nothing to rush out to get . . . rated PG-13.
You'd do much, much better be renting MAKE WAY FOR TOMORROW,
a tearjerker about a husband and wife who must part ways because
not one of their children has room for them both . . . Orson Wells called it
"the saddest movie" ever made" . . . Leo McCarey, the director (on winning
an Oscar for THE AWFUL TRUTH as opposed to this film), said, "Thanks, but
you gave it to me for the wrong picture." . . . I'm amazed that Beulah Bondi
didn't get named Best Actress for her work here; she, along with Victor
Moore, were both superb . . . not rated, but probably appropriate for
anybody over the age of 12.
***** MR. CURIOUS HERE ******
The closing half hour in the above is as moving as I've ever seen on screen . . . I dare
you not to be touched by the scene where the couple are befriended by a car salesperson
who then takes them to the hotel where they originally met . . . what I'm trying to get hold
of is the closing bit of dialogue, in which Bondi and Moore exchange good-byes . . . if
anybody has this and/or can find it, I'd be most appreciative.
C. I've become a fan of Paul McKenna, having previously enjoyed
his I CAN MAKE YOU SLEEP and QUIT SMOKING books . . . so
I looked forward to reading something else by him, I CAN MAKE YOU
THIN (see also Sections 2, 10 and 11), and I can say that is by
far his best effort.
As he notes in his subtitle, its THE REVOLUTIONAY SYSTEM USED
BY MORE THAN 3 MILLION PEOPLE . . . while that figure it impressive,
what's even more so is the fact that there are no diet plans, no exercise
programs and best of all, no willpower that's required.
McKenna just doesn't make claims, though . . .he backs up what he
has to say with research:
* In a fascinating study at the University of Hertfordshire professor Ben Fletcher achieved
spectacular results by teaching people to respond to their “hunger pangs” by going out and
doing something in the world—turning off the TV and going for a walk, speaking with a friend
or even going out to a movie. As a result of “doing something different” around food, their habits
began to change. People naturally began to make healthier choices around food and exercise.
He then proceeds to make suggestions that make you wonder why you never thought
of them yourself before:
* Today, as soon as you finish reading this book, I want you to go to your refrigerator and
throw out any food that does not totally inspire you to eat it. Chuck the diet soda. Throw out the
low-fat yogurts. Unless you absolutely love them, get rid of the sugar-free Popsicles. You'll know
that you're done when there isn't a single thing in your fridge that you wouldn't be delighted
to eat—and when you're next hungry, that’s exactly what I'm asking you to do.
And continuing with that thought, he makes this recommendation that will blow you
away with its simplicity:
* You can eat whatever you want, whenever you want, so long as you fully enjoy every
single mouthful.
And here's the key:
* For the next two week, slow your eating speed down to about a quarter of what it used
to be and chew each mouthful thoroughly.
I don't want to tell you too much more about I CAN MAKE YOU THIN, other than
to tell you that it comes with a guided hypnosis CD that alone would make this
a worthwhile purchase for anybody concerned with watching his or her weight.
D. Heard DAVID SEDARIS: LIVE FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE, written and read
by the author.
I've read some of his essays in the past, but listening to them was even more fun . . . he's
a master of timing and droll asides, plus the reaction of the live audience made
his performance even more memorable.
The whole thing is little more than an hour . . . it contains three short, funny stories; "Laugh,
Kookaburra," which is longer and more serious (and delightful); and some brief diary entries,
all recorded live at locales throughout the country.
Included was this one digression about his experiences on book tour: He goes to a Costco
with his brother-in-law and puts a giant box of condoms in their cart. He feels like people are
staring at the two guys with the huge box of rubbers, so he asks his brother-in-law to put more
stuff in the cart to cover up the condoms. The brother-in-law picks out a big container of
strawberries and a huge bottle of olive oil. I'm still laughing at the thought of that scene!
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5. TV alert
A. Eddie Cibrian and Lisa Sheridan star in HEALING HANDS, a feel-good
click about a janitor whose life takes an extraordinary turn when he
discovers he has the power to heal . . . Saturday at 9 p.m. on HALLMARK.
B. ROUNDER RECORDS' 40TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT is a celebration
of the storied and thriving Massachusetts-based independent music label.
Artists performing range from bluegrass superstars Alison Krauss and
Union Station to New Orleans soul queen Irma Thomas, singer-songwriter
Mary Chapin Carpenter, rocking actress Minnie Driver, multigenre banjo
virtuoso Béla Fleck and Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas . . . Saturday
at 10 p.m. on PBS . . . please check local listings because PBS
times and dates often vary.
C. ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCATION CEREMONY
features the induction of Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, the Stooges, the Hollies
and ABBA . . . Sunday at 5 p.m. and repeated at 9:30 p.m. on FUSE.
D. MINUTE TO WIN IT is a new game show hosted by Guy Fieri (of DINERS,
DRIVE-INS AND DIVES fame) . . . challenges include moving a cookie
from your forehead to your mouth, using only facial muscles, and rolling marbles
across tacky tape . . . according to Fieri, "There's going to be watercooler
Olympics on Monday mornings, I swear." . . . Sundays at 8 p.m. on NBC.
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6. Three nuns
Three nuns were attending a baseball game at Yankee Stadium. Three men
were sitting directly behind them. Because the nuns’ habits were partially
blocking their view, the men decided to badger their owners, hoping they
would get annoyed enough to move to another area.
In a very loud voice, the first one said, “I think I'm going to move to Utah. There
are only 100 nuns living there.”
The second guy spoke up and said, “I want to go to Montana. There are
only 50 nuns living there.”
To this the third guy added, “I want to go to Idaho. There are only 25 nuns
living there.”
The Mother Superior turned round to look at the men, and in a very sweet
and calm voice said, “Why don't you all go to Hell. There are no nuns
living there.”
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7. Websites
A. The best party songs, according to AOL Radio, follow:
http://tinyurl.com/yjyyexf
They range from all genres and eras, featuring everyone from Michael Jackson
to the Bee Gees . . . best of all, you can listen to them for FREE!
B. Imagine having Ron Howard direct a clip featuring Will Ferrell (as George Bush Jr.), Chevy
Chase (as Gerald Ford), Dana Carvey (as George Bush Sr.), Jim Carrey (replacing the late
Phil Hartman with his best Ronald Reagan), Dan Aykroyd (as an extremely bloated Jimmy Carter),
Darrell Hammond (as Bill Clinton), Fred Armison (as Barack Obama) and Maya Rudolph (as
Michelle Obama). Well, you can now stop imagining and start watching by clicking:
http://tinyurl.com/ygu7zs7
It doesn't make a lot of sense, but you'll get a kick out of watching the various
performers.
C. BLAINESWORLD, the website, remains up and running . . . to view
it, please click:
http://www.blainesworld.net
In case you're wondering how many others are looking at this website at the
same time as you are, make sure you look at the counter in the lower
right corner of the homepage!
D. Are you on Facebook? In the unlikely event we have not yet contacted
as friends there, please feel free to send me an invite by clicking:
www.facebook.com/blainegreenfield
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8. Computer tip
A recent study revealed that the most common password for some 64
Hotmail users was: "123456." . . . that's right, a serious of consecutive
numbers.
In the unlikely event that's your password for a Hotmail account or
any other, please switch it--yesterday . . . your best bet is to mix
numbers, letters and symbols to create a unique, longer password.
For more information on how to better use passwords, as well as how
to manage them, please click:
http://tinyurl.com/yk8hueh
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9. Puns for the educated (and not so educated), Part 2 of 2
(concluded from last week)
6. A thief broke into the local police station and stole all the toilets and urinals,
leaving no clues. A spokesperson was quoted as saying, "We have absolutely
nothing to go on."
7. An Indian chief was feeling very sick, so he summoned the medicine man.
After a brief examination, the medicine man took out a long, thin strip of elk
rawhide and gave it to the chief, telling him to bite off, chew, and swallow
one inch of the leather every day. After a month, the medicine man returned
to see how the chief was feeling. The chief shrugged and said, "The thong
is ended, but the malady lingers on."
8. A famous Viking explorer returned home from a voyage and found his
name missing from the town register. His wife insisted on complaining
to the local civic official who apologized profusely saying, "I must have
taken Leif off my census."
9. There were three Indian squaws. One slept on a deer skin, one slept
on an elk skin, and the third slept on a hippopotamus skin. All three became
pregnant. The first two each had a baby boy. The one who slept on the
hippopotamus skin had twin boys. This just goes to prove that . . . the squaw
of the hippopotamus is equal to the sons of the squaws of the other two hides.
10. A skeptical anthropologist was cataloging South American folk remedies
with the assistance of a tribal Brujo who indicated that the leaves of a particular
fern were a sure cure for any case of constipation. When the anthropologist
expressed his doubts, the Brujo looked him in the eye and said, "Let me tell
you, with fronds like these, you don't need enemas."
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10. A quote I like
According to the American Society of Training and Development, the likelihood
of your doing something if you agree to check in with someone for accountability
rises from only 40 percent to a whopping 95 percent!--Paul McKenna
in I CAN MAKE YOUR THIN (see also Sections 2, 4C and 11)
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11. Thought for the day
You can tell I REALLY like a book when I mention it four times in any
single issue . . . that's the case with I CAN MAKE YOUR THIN
(see also Sections 2, 4C and 10) by Paul McKenna, which also
got me thinking with this passage:
There's an old story about a farmer who gave his daughter a package of seeds
to plant so that she would learn about the natural order of planning and nurturing
what you most want to see develop and grow. Yet even though he had given her
some of the simplest growing seeds available, nothing new ever seemed
to emerge from the field.
One day, the farmer noticed his daughter digging up the seeds and holding
them up to the light. When he asked her what she was doing, she told him
she wanted to see if there was anything growing yet. What she didn't realize
was that each time she dug up a seed, she was preventing it from evolving
at its natural pace.
In the same way, if you keep weighing yourself without allowing time for these
seeds to take root in your unconscious, the only things that will grow are
your stomach, hips and thighs.
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12. Advance planning department
A. North Carolina events:
* WORKING, presented by Carolina Day School, runs from March 17-20
at 7 p.m. . . . tickets are $8, adults; $5, students and seniors . . . for
reservations or more information, contact David Dvorscak at dvorscak@
cschool.org or 828.274.0758, ext. 433.
* Seniors (And Almost Senior) Health Care Options: How to Navigate
Toward Safe Harbors!
Friday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at Biltmore Lake Clubhouse
Biltmore Lake resident and long time health care industry worker Barry
Widen will be speaking.
This presentation will clarify issues that will help to steer you towards
a position where you have the knowledge that your health care needs
are adequately covered.
If you live in Biltmore Lake, sign-up via the Intranet . . . or if you'd like
to be my guest, send an email to: bginbc@aol.com and put SENIOR
HEALTH CARE OPTIONS in subject line.
* Watch Jonas Gerard in a performance painting on March 20 and 27
at 2 p.m. . . . River Guerguerian, a local musician, will be joining
Jonas on March 27 as a featured performer . . . for more information,
please click:
http://jonasgerard.com/
B. Pennsylvania events:
* On Saturday, March 20, come to Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Boy Scout
Troop 130 (troop of Billy Lewis) . . . Adults, $8; Kids 12 and under, $5 . . . 4
to 8 p.m. . . . Bensalem United Methodist Church, 4300 Hulmeville Road,
Bensalem, PA.
* On Thursday, March 25 at 7 p.m. in the Gateway Auditorium at Bucks
County Community College, renowned actress Kaiulani Lee will speak
about her experience writing and starring in the film, “A Sense of Wonder:
An Evening with Rachel Carson.”
Kaiulani Lee, known for her over 35 years of experience in film, television
and theatre, will reveal what inspired her to create the documentary and
the extensive research she undertook in writing it. She will also allocate time
to take questions from the audience.
For more information, call 215.968.8015 or email kayen@bucks.edu.
* Pat Achilles:
I will be selling my all-occasion cards and my illustrated children's books
this month on Friday, March 26 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at the Archbishop
Wood Spring Craft Fair, 675 York Rd. (Rte. 263), Warminster, PA 18974.
I will have on sale my music-related cards, all-occasion gag cartoon cards,
birthday & sympathy cards, and my notecards for Women in Business.
The books I illustrated include Mommy's High Heel Shoes, for age 3-8, and
also The Adventures of the Poodle Posse (both the first book and the
just-released second book in the series) for grades 2-4. My table will be
in my usual spot in the central lobby area of the school.
MY TWO CENTS:
Pat is the talented cartoonist who has contributed many fine comics
to BLAINESWORLD, including this one I send to prospective subscribers:
She does comics, greeting cards, artwork for children's books and so much
more . . . for more information, call her at 215.348.4837 or email
her at: patachilles@aol.com . . . you can also get a FREE weekly cartoon
delivered to your email by clicking:
http://www.achillesportfolio.com/freecartoonsignup.htm
* Chic and Joni in Pennsylvania wrote to tell me about a show they'll be in,
GUYS & DOLLS:
SHOW DATES: At Neshaminy High School: FRI 3/26/10 - 8:00 PM
SAT 3/27/10 - 2:00 p.m. SAT 3/27/10 - 8:00 p.m.
At the Bucks County Playhouse: SAT 4/10/10 - 4:00 p.m. SAT 4/10/10 -
8:00 p.m. SUN 4/11/10 - 2:00 p.m. SAT 4/17/10 - 4:00 p.m. SAT 4/17/10 -
8:00 p.m. SUN 4/18/10 - 2:00 p.m.
TICKET PRICE SCHEDULE: Adult ticket: $18.00 Under 18 yrs old: $12.50
Senior Citizen: $12.50 (2:00 p.m. matinees only) 3/27, 4/11, 4/18
TO ORDER TICKETS Call: 267.733-8876; email: NVMTtkts@aol.com;
website: www.nvmt.org; and tickets also available at the door.
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PS. If you're like me and celebrate EVERY holiday, happy St. Patrick's
Day to "y'all" . . . and in honor of that occasion on Wednesday, I'd like
to share this Irish blessing: May the Good Lord take a liking to
you... but not too soon!
Also, 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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