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#578 10.29.2007 In this issue: 1. Reflections 2. FYI 3. Choices 4. Reviews . . . LARS AND THE REAL GIRL, etc. 5. TV alert 6. Counseling 7. Websites 8. Computer tip 9. Time to stop going around the neighborhood 10. A quote I like 11. Thought for the day 12. Advance planning department _________________________________________________________ 1. Reflections A. Cynthia, my beautiful bride, and I were saddened to learn of the death of my mother on Saturday morning . . . she was a woman who was loved by many friends and relatives . . . to describe her life, I'll paraphrase something my father used to say: she lived 87 great years and one not so great. Our hope is that she is now with my father, enjoying a round of golf or playing bridge (two things they liked to do together in the 66 years they were married). See below for two pictures of my mother. This first one was taken as she departed for her first trip to Europe in 1956:
![]() This second was taken as she heard me deliver my Lindback Award presentation
in 2006 at Bucks County Community College:
![]() (Second picture taken by my friend Pat Hannigan. He does excellent work. 215.968.1615.)
B. Our family rabbi, Rabbi Katz, was unfortunately unable to conduct the memorial service for my mother . . . that morning, he had to be hospitalized for pneumonia . . . our family wishes him well. Fortunately, we were able to get Rabbi Harvey Weil as a pinch hitter at the last minute . . . though he never had the fortune to meet my mother, we were impressed how he was able to capture her essence so well. At my brother's request, he also read the following: A woman of valor Proverbs 31:10-31 Her husband's heart trusts in her and he shall lack no fortune. She repays his good, but never his harm, all the days of her life. She seeks out wool and linen, and her hands work willingly, She is like a merchant's ships; from afar she brings her sustenance. She rises while it is still nighttime, and gives food to her household and a ration to her maids. She considers a field and buys it; from the fruit of her handiwork she plants a vineyard. She girds her loins with might and strengthens her arms. She senses that her enterprise is good, so her lamp is not extinguished at night. She puts her hand to the distaff, and her palms support the spindle. She spreads out her palm to the poor and extends her hands to the destitute. She fears not snow for her household, for her entire household is clothed with scarlet wool. Bedspreads she makes herself; linen and purple wool are her clothing. Well-known at the gates is her husband as he sits with the elders of the land. Garments she makes and sells, and she delivers a belt to the peddler. Strength and splendor are her clothing, and smilingly she awaits her last day. She opens her mouth with Wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She anticipates the needs of her household, and the bread of idleness, she does not eat. Her children rise and celebrate her; and her husband, he praises her: "Many daughters have attained valor, but you have surpassed them all." False is grace, and vain is beauty; a God-fearing woman, she should be praised. Give her the fruit of her hands, and she will be praised at the gates by her very own deeds. C. Kenny, my brother, also spoke at the funeral . . . his words moved me, but more significantly, his care and love for my mother over the past several months is something I'll never forget . . . he visited her on just about a daily basis and made sure that her every need was met. David, her grandson, spoke too . . . his remark about my mother being the best decorator for you--if you liked turquoise, that is--had everybody smiling . . . decorating was another of my mother's passions, and she had very strong opinions on what colors worked and what didn't. Cynthia asked all in attendance to think of a time when my mother touched their heart . . . it could be as simple as saying "delightful" or "peachy" when asked how you're feeling or wearing clothing and jewelry that matched when you go out . . . whatever it is, have that be a part of your life every day starting right now. I read "An unsung individual," a piece that can be found (below) in Section 12. D. The family requests that those who wish may give gifts in the memory of Muriel Greenfield to the Bucks County Community College Foundation to support smoking cessation programs run by the Women's Center. Such contributions will support the work that was started last year when my father died of smoke-related illnesses. My mother also died, in part due to lung cancer and exposure to second-hand smoke. Gifts can be mailed to BCCC Foundation c/o Bucks County Community College, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940. ***** BLAINESWORLD BEST AWARD ***** This week, it goes to Dr. Emmanuel Pappous--the attending physician who took care of my mother in her last few weeks at Calvary Hospital. My brother and I were continually impressed by his kindness toward her, as well as to us . . . it seemed that he always made it a point to stop by to see how she was doing and in doing so, also checked up on us. He kept us informed of her status on a daily basis, often keeping in touch with us by phone . . . his smile helped brighten everybody's day. In addition, we were very impressed by Calvary . . . should you ever need a hospice for a loved one, we'd recommend it strongly . . . for more information, please click: http://www.calvaryhospital.org Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 2. FYI I truly appreciate all the kindness that people have displayed to me over the past few days . . . in addition, I learned a lot about what you can do to help others when they are grieving a loved one . . . just be there in any way that you can . . . Joyce and Marty, Cynthia's sister and brother-in-law, surprised us one night be bringing over dinner . . . calls were greatly appreciated, as were notes--such this one from Cyndy in Pennsylvania that touched my heart: I heard that your mother passed away and wanted to express my heartfelt condolences. My son died in a tragic accident two years ago, and the Marine Chaplain read "Keep your fork" at his service. I hope there may be some comfort for you in these words. Keep your fork There was a young woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. So as she was getting her things "in order," she contacted her Rabbi and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes. She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in. Everything was in order and the Rabbi was preparing to leave when the young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her. "There's one more thing," she said excitedly. "What's that?" came the Rabbi's reply. "This is very important," the young woman continued. "I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand." The Rabbi stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to say. That surprises you, doesn't it?" the young woman asked. "Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request," said the Rabbi. The young woman explained. "My grandmother once told me this story, and from that time on I have always tried to pass along its message to those I love and those who are in need of encouragement In all my years of attending socials and dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, 'Keep your fork.' It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming...like velvety Chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful, and with substance. So, I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder "What's with the fork?!” Then I want you to tell them: "Keep your fork . . . the best is yet to come." The Rabbi's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the young woman good-bye. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did. She had a better grasp of what heaven would be like than many people twice her age, with twice as much experience and knowledge. She KNEW that something better was coming. At the funeral people were walking by the young woman's casket and they saw the cloak she was wearing and the fork placed in her right hand. Over and over, the Rabbi heard the question, "What's with the fork?" And over and over he smiled. During his message, the Rabbi told the people of the conversation he had with the young woman shortly before she died. He also told them about the fork and about what it symbolized to her. He told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either. He was right. So the next time you reach down for your fork let it remind you, ever so gently, that the best is yet to come. Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share a word of praise, and they always want to open their hearts to us. Show your friends how much you care. Remember to always be there for them, even when you need them more. For you never know when it may be their time to "Keep your fork." Cherish the time you have, and the memories you share . . . being friends with someone is not an opportunity but a sweet responsibility. And keep your fork! Author unknown (if you know who wrote this and/or the source, please let me know.) FYI, part 2 * Michael in Pennsylvania (with a REQUEST FOR HELP): I recently accepted the challenge of participating in the 2nd Annual Brain Tumor Society's Race for Hope 5k - Philadelphia. I am asking you to help by supporting my fund-raising efforts with a donation to the Brain Tumor Society. Your tax-deductible gift will make a difference in the lives of brain tumor patients. It is faster and easier than ever to support this great cause--you can make your donation online by simply clicking on the link at the bottom of this message. If you would prefer, you can also send your tax-deductible contribution to the address listed below. Any amount, great or small, helps in the fight. I greatly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress. Checks made payable to: Brain Tumor Society c/o Race for Hope 5k - Philadelphia 124 Watertown Street, Suite 3H Watertown, MA 02472 Click here to visit my personal page: http://www.braintumorsociety.org/site/TR/Events/07PARaceForHope?px=1407321&pg=personal&fr_id=1190&et=ZgKao4i818PIwXp4qXFRUA..&s_tafId=12922
* Jean in Pennsylvania: If you liked Bethlehem, you should venture back in August when they host Musikfest, a 10-day mostly free festival of all types of music and food. * Karen in New Jersey: I always read your stuff. Nice mention [about her son's wedding]. I did not read about my lovely dress! CORRECTION: Karen's dress was indeed lovely. Sooooo sorry for I forgot to mention it. And ok, ok . . . her husband Steve looked good in his tux, too. Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 3. Choices Bill moved in with his girlfriend and her enormous collection of old magazines. They took up an entire room in the apartment. “It’s me or the magazines,” Bill insisted. When she refused to part with any of them, Bill left. Like he told his friends, she just had too many issues. Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 4. Reviews A. Don't be put off by the fact that LARS AND THE REAL GIRL is about a guy whose girlfriend is an anatomically correct doll he purchased on the Internet . . . you'll find it a surprisingly sweet comedy about a whole community coming together to help Lars deal with his mental illness . . . Ryan Gosling (THE NOTEBOOK, HALF NELSON, etc.) continues to impress me in every movie, particularly because he always plays a different character . . . Patricia Clarkson, as always, shines; she plays an understanding psychologist . . . rated PG-13. B. LICENSE TO WED is now out in DVD format . . . my review from BLAINESWORLD #565 follows: LICENSE TO WED got terrible reviews, but this romantic comedy pleasantly surprised me . . . it is about a couple who are about to marry, but before they can, they must complete a marriage-training program led by an over-the-top reverend (Robin Williams) . . . some of the segments had me laughing out loud, including one that featured the twosome taking care of two fake robot "children" while doing bridal shopping . . . the ending was too pat, and the whole film was definitely formulaic--but still worth catching; e.g., when it comes out on DVD . . . rated PG-13. C. Many may only know Woody Allen from his films . . . but he has also written three very funny collections of short stories: GETTING EVEN, WITHOUT FEATHERS and SIDE EFFECTS. Over 25 years have passed since the publication of that last book, so when I saw he recently came out with MERE ANARCHY, I quickly got my own copy to see if he has lost his touch . . . I'm happy to say that he has not. MERE ANARCHY, like his earlier efforts, covers a wide range of topics . . . you'll find yourself laughing when you hear his observations about sex, food or even how parents deal with the rejection of their son into the best nursery school in Manhattan: * In the days following the rejection, Anna Ivanovich became listless. She quarreled with the nanny and accused her of brushing Mischa's teeth sideways rather than up and down. She stopped eating regularly and wept to her shrink. "I must have transgressed against God's will to bring this on," she wailed. "I must have sinned beyond measure-too many shoes from Prada." She imagined that the Hampton Jitney tried to run her over, and when Armani canceled her charge account for no apparent reason, she took to her bedroom and began having an affair. This was hard to conceal from Boris Ivanovich, since he shared the same bedroom and asked repeatedly who the man next to them was. I also liked what Allen had to say about moving into a new property: * It all began with the purchase of a small brownstone on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Miss Wilpong, of Mengele Realtors, promised us it was the buy of a lifetime, priced modestly at a figure no higher than the cost of a stealth bomber. The dwelling was drumbeat as being in "move-in condition," and perhaps it was, for the Jukes family or a caravan of Gypsies. And on the subject of crime, here was his take: * At the trial Stubbs chose to act as his own lawyer, but a conflict over his fee led to ill feelings. I visited Beau Stubbs on Death Row, where numerous appeals kept him from the gallows for a decade, in which time he used prison to learn a trade and became a highly skilled airline pilot. I was present when the final sentence was carried out. A great sum of money was paid to Stubbs by Nike for the television rights, allowing the company to put its logo on the front of his black hood. Whether the death penalty acts as a deterrent remains questionable, although studies show that the odds of criminals committing another crime drops by almost half after their execution. MERE ANARCHY is Allen at his absurdist best . . . read it, if for no other reason than it will put a smile on your face--something we all need to do more often. D. I enjoyed the CD program, 5 KEYS TO IGNITING MOTIVATION & SUCCESS--written and read by Zig Ziglar. For those of you not familiar with Ziglar's work, check him out . . . I've been following his career and reading all his books since I was in my 20s . . . it was then that I was first introduced to his classic, SEE YOU AT THE TOP, one of my favorites on the subject of what's needed to get ahead in life ("you can get anything you want, so long as you help enough other people get what they want"). In 5 KEYS, one of his latest efforts, I was especially impressed with his discussion of "Golden rule relationships" . . . he contends that if relationships with those you love are good, then so is life. I gained many valuable tidbits from listening to his ideas; among them: * Ask your spouse: How can we meet each other's needs better? * People pay more attention to what you do than to what you say. * Wake your children as you do when they were babies--slowly and gently. * Being the right person is more important than marrying the right person. * Don't just bring your bride something for her birthday. Bring her something on the 23rd of June just because it's the 23rd of June. Ziglar is now in his 80s and has been married to "the redhead," as he affectionately calls his wife, for a long time . . . I still am amazed as to how much I can learn from him. This fine program is available for purchase or rental . . . if you want to get it, please click: http://www.achievementlibrary.com/
Above is the tape rental club I belong to; i.e., the Achievement Tape Library . . . this a great way to hear CDs and/or audio cassette tapes, view videos, etc.--all for a fraction of what it would cost to buy them . . . call the head of the firm (Paul Arroyo) directly at 1.800.735.3660 and mention my name . . . that way, you'll be sure to pay even higher prices . . . NOT. Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 5. TV alert A. NIP/TUCK returns for a fifth season, starting on Tuesday at 10 p.m., on FX . . . the bad boys of plastic surgery have relocated to Beverly Hills . . . look for appearances in the weeks to come from Oliver Platt, Craig Bierko and Lauren Hutton. B. TO DIE IN JERSUSAM, according to TV GUIDE, is a "provocative documentary" about the blast five years ago that claimed the lives of a suicide bomber and a 17-year old Israeli student . . . Thursday at 9 p.m. on HBO. C. RALPHIE MAY: PRIME CUT features the LAST COMIC STANDING alumn in a stand-up showcase on Saturday at 10 p.m. on COMEDY CENTRAL. D. What well may be a preview of the Super Bowl is Sunday's game between the Patriots and the Colts . . . 4:15 p.m. on CBS. Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 6. Counseling When the subject of marriage counseling came up, my uncle once told me, “Your aunt and I never needed any. She was a communications major in college; I majored in theater arts.” “What’s that got to do with a successful relationship?” I asked. “She’s good at communicating,” he said, “and I'm good at acting like I'm listening.” Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 7. Websites A. Shift happens . . . to see for yourself, please view this website that I guarantee you'll find thought-provoking: http://www.glumbert.com/media/shift Make sure you have your sound on, too, to listen to that you'll enjoy from THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS. B. From what others have told me, Anjelah Johnson hit it dead on with her routine about going to the nail salon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsWrY77o77o This stand-up comedienne has joined the cast of MADtv as a featured performer . . . she is set to debut on the show on November 3. C. BLAINESWORLD, the website, remains up and running . . . to view it, please click: If you'd like to see pictures of yours truly with Cynthia, my family
(including my mother), etc., click "Blaine's Best" to the left and then "Pictures" . . . make sure you have your sound on, so that you can also listen to what's arguably the greatest rock song of all time. Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 8. Computer tip To minimize and maximize all your active windows programs, you can of course use your mouse . . . however, if you want to do this with the keyboard, simply press the Windows key+M to minimize all active programs and later maximize them by using the Windows key+Shift+M. Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 9. Time to stop going around the neighborhood You know you are too old to Trick or Treat when: 10. You get winded from knocking on the door. 9. You have to have another kid chew the candy for you. 8. You ask for high fiber candy only. 7. When someone drops a candy bar in your bag, you lose your balance and fall over. 6. People say: "Great Boris Karloff Mask," and you're not wearing a mask. 5. When the door opens you yell, "Trick or ?." And can't remember the rest. 4. By the end of the night, you have a bag full of restraining orders. 3. You have to carefully choose a costume that won't dislodge your hairpiece. 2. You're the only Power Ranger in the neighborhood with a walker. And the number one reason seniors should not go Trick or Treating . . . 1. You keep having to go home to pee. Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 10. A quote I like A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.--Tenneva Jordan MR. CURIOUS HERE: I haven't been able to find any other information about Tenneva Jordan . . . if you know more about her, please let me know. Back to Top _________________________________________________________ 11. Thought for the day I try NOT to repeat things in this missive too often, but will make an exception in the case of my mother . . . see below for a piece originally run in BLAINESWORLD #421 that had been written by my father . . . it's a bit longish, but definitely worth reading. An unsung individual by Bernard Greenfield I have always enjoyed and read with interest your sections in BLAINESWORLD that gives credit to some individual who performs in some exemplary manner. You did not look to the world of celebrities to make your choice, but selected from the every day world of the common people that we all come into contact with on a daily basis. The unsung individuals that are an integral part of our quotidian existence; people that give unstintingly of themselves with no thought of reward or recognition. I was privileged to observe such a person the other day. I was in the Waiting Room at the VA Hospital in Queens. There was an old black man sitting in a wheelchair. He was poorly dressed and it was obvious that he was distressed. You felt sorry for him just looking at him. He was trying to adjust the feet and leg supports on the chair. He kept working at it and was getting no place. Finally, some woman came over to him and tried to help him. She got no place and looked around and asked if there was anyone in the room that knew how to adjust the leg supports. No one came forward. Finally, he was called in for his appointment with his doctor. Apparently he was hard of hearing or, perhaps, not too aware of things; he did not respond to the summons. When the doctor came out to see where he was, the woman asked the doctor if he could fix the wheelchair. The doctor seemed rather harried and impatient. I think he might not have quite understood what was being asked of him. At any rate, he wheeled the patient towards his offices. Later that morning I was back in the waiting room. I had been seen by my doctor and was waiting for my medication to be prepared by the pharmacy. Our man in the wheel chair was also in the waiting room. An attendant told him that he did not belong there, but should be sitting in a designated location in the entrance hall where he would be picked up for transportation to his home in Brooklyn. He could not fully understand what he was being told to do; but the attendant was patient, and after going over the same message several times, she managed to make herself understood. He started wheeling himself out. There are two exits from the waiting room. One is for wheelchairs, a large opening making for easier access to a level floor. The other was at the foot of a short flight of steps that would prove inaccessible and dangerous to anyone in a wheel chair. It would be like going over a precipice. He was heading for the wrong exit. Several people in the room called out and tried to tell him he was heading in the wrong direction. He looked around confused and uncertain, as if not comprehending what was going on. That same woman, who had tried to be of help before, walked over, turned the wheelchair around and wheeled him out the door. She then proceeded to wheel him to where he was supposed to wait for his transportation, which was a distance from the waiting room. When she returned, I could see that many there looked at her and turned to one another and seemed to say, "Well done, Good Lady." When I was leaving, I was standing in the large entrance hall preparing to make my exit down the long ramp to the parking lot. In a corner was the pitiful looking soul in the wheel chair. That woman was talking to him, and I could overhear their conversation. He was telling her that he was hungry and hadn't anything to eat since early breakfast. He could not leave the place where he was sitting in his chair; he was afraid that he would miss his transportation. Furthermore, it was doubtful if he could manage to make his way to the canteen or cafeteria. It was a distance away from where he was waiting and difficult to find. That woman did not hesitate to act. She marched herself all the way through the corridors to the vending machines and brought him back some food. I heard her trying to explain to him that the machines were mostly empty or out of order and her choice was very limited. It was an act of goodness and kindness. She was leaving, but before she left she turned to the officer, who was standing guard at the door, and asked him to please watch out for the poor man and to see that his transportation was properly taken care of. That woman is truly one of your unsung heroes. She sought no special reward or recognition. With no other thought in mind but to be of assistance to a fellow person, she gave of herself and no task was too difficult. She only wanted to be of help to some unfortunate soul. Blaine, that woman was your mother. Back to Top _ ________________________________________________________ 12. Advance planning department A. Cynthia in New Jersey (see also Section 1A): JourneyDance/Move Your Body is a transformative, freeing movement experience. Using inspiring music from around the world, you are softly led into easy-to-follow movements. At times, you follow, you move intuitively on your own or you may choose to lead only if you are comfortable. You honor yourself and what you need in the moment. Please feel free to join me at the following session: Day for All Women Bucks County Community College Newtown, PA November 3 1:05-2:35 p.m. In addition, there are many other excellent sessions . . . for more information and/or to register, please click: http://www.bucks.edu/dfaw/
B. Janet in New Jersey with information about two upcoming events: * Becoming medically intuitive: Be the medicine series with Janet StraightArrow Saturday November 3, noon to 2 p.m. $15 prepaid or $20 after 11.1 Inspired Books 41 North Front St (near Wall St) Kingston, NY 845.331.0644 Come join us and experience healing yourself in new ways. We each carry all of our information in our bodies and energy fields. Learn to gain access information about yourself--physical, mental, emotional and spiritual, and learn how to begin healing yourself. You can know which healer or medical practitioner to work with, and more, from your body’s wisdom. In this class learn to open up to new tools and practices using examples of questions you have about yourself that you bring to the class * Healing drumming circle with Janet StraightArrow November 5 from 7-9 p.m. at CoreWellness in Mountain Lakes, NJ Join in community for celebration and healing work. Bring a cushion, blanket, notebook, and if you have them a drum, rattles or percussion instrument. Come with an open heart and mind. Each circle is unique and moves with spirit. Each month you can expect to receive profound healing, teaching and experience something new. The community is always loving and supportive. Be ready for new perspectives and healing adventures. Registration fee is $30 and pre-registration is required. An RSVP would be appreciated: shelaghwatersdwyer@gmail.com C. Deborah in New Jersey: It's time for another special Free Classes for New Visitor's Week at the Princeton Center for Yoga & Health (Princeton, NJ). Is there someone with whom you've always wanted to share the wonderful gifts you've received from your classes at PCYH? This is the perfect time to bring friends, family, your co-workers, hairdresser, accountant, teacher, pet-sitter (even someone you just met!) to sample classes at the Center. And, as a special thank you, when you bring a friend new to the Center during this week, you get a class for free! Free Classes for New Visitors Week November 4 - 10 For more information, please click: http://www.princetonyoga.com
D. Joan in Pennsylvania: "An Evening with Alan Dershowitz" is being presented by Ohev Shalom of Bucks County (944 Second Street Pike, Richboro, PA 18954) on Saturday, December 15th at 7:30 p.m.. Alan Dershowitz is a renowned defense attorney, best-selling author and Harvard Law School Professor. Professor Dershowitz’s newest publication, which was just released in November, is entitled "Finding Jefferson: A Lost Letter, A Remarkable Discovery, And The First Amendment in An Age of Terrorism”. Ticket information: Preferred Reserved Seating - $180 per ticket - one reserved seat, listing in program, dessert reception and book signing with Professor Dershowitz immediately following the program Reserved Seating - $72 per ticket General Seating - $36 per ticket Student Seating (limited) - $18 per ticket in general seating area Books by Professor Dershowitz will be available for sale. To purchase tickets online, visit us on the Web at: http://www.ohev.org
or call our synagogue office: 215.322.9595. _________________________________________________________ PS. Don't forget that Halloween is on Wednesday . . . enjoy, though try not to overindulge on that candy corn (73 pieces is my limit, but who's counting?) . . . or if you want to have something with no calories, please click: http://www.dedge.com/flash/hangman/ Also, Daylight Savings Time ends this coming Sunday . . . the good news is that it will be lighter for an extra hour for kids to do their trick or treating . . . the bad news is that you have an old VCR or other such digital device, you will have to probably manually readjust the time . . . for more information, please click: http://origin.mercurynews.com/healthandscience/ci_7319769 Lastly, please join me in praying that we soon get our remaining soldiers back from Iraq and that peace resumes in Israel . . . and make it a great week! Back to Top ---------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBCRIBE INFORMATION To subscribe or unsubscribe, just send an email to: bginbc@aol.com and put what you want to do IN ALL CAPS in the subject line. ---------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBCRIBE INFORMATION If you or somebody you know wants to subscribe to BLAINESWORLD, have them drop me an e-mail to that effect . . . new readers are always welcome . . . my address is: bginbc@aol.com In the unlikely event you wish to unsubscribe, notify me at the same email address.
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