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#581 11.19.2007 In this issue: 1. Reflections 2. FYI 3. Time off 4. Reviews . . . FRED CLAUS, etc. 5. TV alert 6. Bubba 7. Websites 8. Computer tip 9. Three retirees 10. A quote I like 11. Thought for the day 12. Advance planning department _________________________________________________________ 1. Reflections A. Cynthia, my beautiful bride, and I had an event-filled Saturday, but a most enjoyable one . . . we first went to Barnes & Noble in Princeton, NJ to see actor John Lithgow read from his latest book, POETS' CORNER . . . this is a collection of his favorite poems . . . we were touched by his description of how his grandmother read to him when he was a child, and his reading helped make poetry come alive for us. From there, we met friends for dinner at what is perhaps our favorite Chinese restaurant: Little Szechuan (609.443.5023) in West Windsor, NJ . . . the food was excellent, as usual, as was the service . . . it's unfortunate that more places don't make you feel as welcome as this one does . . . this happens, largely because of the graciousness of owner Francis Chung . . . his smile paves the way for what follows. We then went to see FOLLIES at the Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College in West Windsor, NJ . . . this Tony Award-winning Stephen Sondheim musical is not one of my favorites, but that had nothing to do with the performance . . . I just found the story to be a depressing one . . . nevertheless, I was moved by Patricia Bartlett's rendition of "Losing My Mind" . . . and Lou Woodruff, as conductor, led an outstanding 14-piece orchestra (one of the largest I've ever seen in a community production of this nature). The show runs through this coming weekend . . . for more information, please click: http://www.kelseytheatre.net
B. I was fortunate to hear another interesting presentation earlier in the week . . . Dr. Rameck Hunt shared his story of positive peer pressure in a lecture entitled "Thinking Big, Achieving Big" at the Princeton Public Library (see also Section 12B). His story is a fascinating one . . . when he was a teenager, he made a pact with two other friends from his Newark upbringing to stick together until they all became doctors . . . they did and now make it a point to give back to the community in a variety of ways. In addition, Dr. Hunt has co-authored several books with Drs. Sampson Davis and George Jenkins . . . in mentioning his latest one, THE BOND, he talked about how they have all learned to forgive and reconnect with their fathers. He also stressed the importance of having good friends who can help you reach your goals . . . and if you're not as fortunate as he was to have two such friends, then he suggested that you make a pact with God. He concluded by saying that "there were people who made me feel good along the way" and [speaking to the educators in the room] "you always need to say positive things to kids." C. KUDOS (belatedly) to the planning committee of the 40th reunion for the Lawrence High School Class of 1967--Helaine Fraser, Fred Ciampi, Bob Fischman, and others . . . though the death of my mother made it impossible for me to attend the event, I heard it was spectacular . . . . . . I'm grateful, too, that I got to see Maddie Swedlin afterwards; she filled me in on many of the details--including a report on the Beatles tribute band that performed. . . Mark Millberg has done a fantastic job of posting the many pictures that have been submitted . . . and Steve Darter was gracious enough to allow me to reprint this submission to the blog that is being maintained: I've heard it said that it is never wise to go back--that disappointment awaits--that good memories can rarely be matched--that bad memories can resurface in rawness you'd rather not face. But there was something quite compelling about this 40th high school reunion that wasn't there in previous ones. Maybe it was the approaching age of sixty and an unconscious sense that this might be the last opportunity to see people who had been very important in my life at one time--a last time to talk, touch, listen, and laugh--sort of a last hurrah. Maybe it was the flood of emails and the feelings of connectedness they generated--particularly from elementary school chums (Bobbie started this for us # 6 Alumni.) Maybe it was that old sense of competition and comparison kicking in again after all the years (had it really been left behind--mine I know never left but had redirected itself elsewhere)--all the Five Towns competitiveness had prepared us well for the demands of this world. Maybe it was all of the promotion efforts paying off--or seeing the number of people attending keep increasing (momentum building on itself and the feeling of not wanting to not be there.) Maybe it was some morbid curiosity lurking somewhere deep in the minds recesses. Maybe you looked at the list of names--I know that I did--many I recalled, but oddly, I couldn't dredge up an iota of memory about most and only a tidbit here and there about others. The same with faces--some were very vivid and etched in my mind, but for most, no matter what mental gymnastics I exercised, I couldn't extract an image. On top of this I was acutely aware that I saw myself a certain way back then and see myself a certain way now and the two images don't line up well at times--I know that I am not unique to this self evolution and awareness--it is something we all go through--shedding parts that no longer fit and keeping parts that do. All of this produced questions of how wise the trip would actually be. Emailing from a distance was safe. Being physically present might not be. There was comfort in connecting individually with two of my then closest friends Glenn on Friday for some one-on-one hoops, conversation and dinner, and Scott for lunch on Saturday--how easy it was--no awkwardness--no hesitation--we just picked up where we had left off 40 years ago--the flow felt so good. What was remarkable about this reunion was the bond that people seemed to have--common ground that transcended past boundaries. People who might not have had much to do with each other back then were connecting. In some ways we seem to have come full circle. In kindergarten where some of us first met, we had no guards up--we were young, naive, and so open to a new world and others. The announcement about don't forget to eat--or something about no one seems to want to eat was quite revealing. Conversation, connecting, and people were the main course. As I drove Scott home we talked about how young we felt. It was like the scene from the end of a movie--but it was also like just another Saturday evening at age 17 (without the parents waiting up because we were past curfew)--the party had come to the end--time to drive home. What are you doing tomorrow? Call me when you get up. I don't know about you, but I had a blast. I arrived back at the motel filled with emotion and admiration for us, as a class, for not only surviving so well in our lives, but also for how we came together on this one evening and went back in time--and how we brought each other along for a great ride. D. CONGRATULATIONS to longtime reader and friend Raymond "Skip" Goodnoe on his marriage to Robyn! ***** BLAINESWORLD BEST AWARD ***** This week, it goes to Dori Simmons--a member of the Internet Help Desk for Continental Airlines. When my mother died, I had to get Risa and JP up for the funeral . . . yet I had very little time to make arrangements. Furthermore, for some reason, Continental's website wouldn't "take" the information that I was rushing to submit . . . so in some degree of desperation, I called late one night and was fortunate to have Ms. Simmons handle my call. She took care of my needs in an quick, professional matter . . . also, she even saved me money by finding a bereavement rate and then telling me what I had to do to get it Her assistance made what was a trying time just a little less so . . . and was very much appreciated. Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 2. FYI The Allies had won, Germany had lost. It was a classic I Win-You Lose negotiation. The Allies got to set all the terms. But the terms were unrealistic. They made a deal that could not be carried out. Instead of creating peace, they created further resentment. The loss of the Ruhr, the devastation of the German economy, the sacrifice of natural resources, all contributed to a latent, seething desire for revenge. Many historians feel that it was the ideal atmosphere for the rise of Adolph Hitler. The deal that ended World War I, in effect, helped start World War II. In fact, when the Nazis invaded France, Hitler ordered that same railroad car, then housed in a museum, be the site where he would "dictate" the terms of the German occupation of France. I Win-You Lose became We Lose. I Win-You Lose and its negative consequences seem obvious when the stakes are high and you have the historical benefit of hindsight. But the principle applies to even the simplest deal. In our seminars, we often begin with this game. You can try it yourself. The 10 Dollar Game Take 10 one dollar bills. Find two people-two partners, husband and wife, people in your office, your kids. Tell them, "If you two can negotiate a deal in 30 seconds on how to divide the $10 between you, you can have the money. But there are three rules: 1. You can't split it, $5 and $5. 2. You can't say $7 and $3 or $6 and $4 and make a side deal to adjust the division later. 3. If you don't make a deal in 30 seconds, I take all $10 back." Chances are, both parties will have a hard time resisting the urge to "win" and not "lose." . . . Start with this premise [to win in this game]: Maximize your interests. Determine what is the most you can come away with. Don't give away more than you have to. Get the most of a good deal, not the least of a bad deal. (That's another way of expressing WIN-win.) Here are some interesting solutions we've seen in the seminars: * Find ways to agree. Rather than leaping into battle over who gets the most money, look for an idea upon which you both can agree. For example, "If we don't make a deal in 30 seconds, we both get nothing. So, let's start by splitting $8 of the money, $4 for me and $4 for you. Now let's just negotiate over the $2." Once you've found one basis for agreement, you may well find more. * Remove ego. Take subjectivity out and replace it with objectivity. Use a coin flip. "Heads, I get $6 and you get $4. Tails, you get $6 and I get $4." Both sides now have an equal chance to "WIN" or "win." And, regardless, it happened "fair and square." * Be creative. Look at the rules. They're limiting but not totally restricting if you're really creative. No one said you can't make change. Split the money $4.99 and $5.01. That's only a 2-cent windfall for the supposed winner. * Increase the pie. Again, the rules allow for imaginative solutions. No one said you can't add to the total. Let's say, you put in an extra dollar. Now you're dividing $11. You take $6 and the other side takes $5. Both sides "WIN" by increasing the pie before dividing it. Unfortunately, most people don't reach these solutions. They fall into the conventional traps of win-lose negotiation. SOURCE: THE POWER OF NICE (see also sections 2, 4C and 10) Ronald M. Shapiro and Mark A. Jakowski FYI, part 2 * Laura in New Jersey: I thought that these links might be of interest. They were sent to me by a friend who uses them to find good movies to borrow or rent. I use NetFlix: http://www.netflix.com/BrowseSelection
to see movies that are currently available. I also use JoBlo: http://www.joblo.com/dvdclinic/release_dates.php
to see what is coming up for release. Although the release schedule shows months in advance, libraries don't usually pre-order them more than a couple of weeks prior to their release date. While it is not just movies, but all DVD releases (including TV shows), this site gives the most complete listing and advance notice of release that I have found. I also use the Internet Movie Database: to check reviews and release schedules for films coming out in the theaters and on DVD. MY TWO CENTS: I still contend that blockbuster.com is the best website for renting movies for home usage . . . you get one film in the mail, then when you return it, you get another film (twice what you get from netflix.com) . . . when I want to check reviews, I always first go to: http://www.rottentomatoes.com
* Karen in Australia: I read your last newsletter about having time on the weekends now. That has got to be hard, but you and Cynthia should use that time to do quiet things together like go on a picnic or something like that. I remember when my husband died, I would pick up the phone to ring him about something extraordinary our son did. It would then hit me that he was no longer here. So I had to find other ways of dealing with that issue, and I found starting a diary helped. * Barry in Pennsylvania: [commenting on something that Cynthia wrote in last week's issue: "To stop, be silent, wait, and be present for the ones we love." Great quote and something I will try and work on for the rest of my life. * Jean in Pennsylvania: Please don't pass along the advice to send letters to recovering soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital. The COURIER TIMES did a follow-up and reported last week that since 2001, the hospital doesn't accept such letters. Read more here: http://www.snopes.com/politics/christmas/soldiercards.asp
THANKS, also, to Carol in Pennsylvania for pointing this out . . . I usually check out such information myself and actually did in this case . . . what happened was that snopes.com came out with the above link after I had already written about it in BLAINESWORLD. * Joyce in California [commenting on http://www.bestplaces.net]: Thanks! this could not have arrived at a better time. We are moving in a couple of weeks to a new area about an hour from here. * Joan in Pennsylvania: Can you send me your cranberry recipe if you have it handy? I can't find it. IN RESPONSE--FOR ALL: Just in time for the holidays, here it is (with SPECIAL THANKS to Dana in Pennsylvania, the person who originally gave it to me): Cranberry relish for about 8 1 15 oz. can whole berry cranberry sauce 1 8 oz. can sliced peaches: drain slightly, then cut into small pieces 1/2 cup black raisins 1/2 tsp. ginger 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Mix all ingredients together well. Refrigerate before serving. Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 3. Time off Susan was desperate for a few days off from work. But she knew the boss wouldn't let her take a vacation. So she got a crazy idea. She hung upside down on the ceiling until the big guy noticed and asked her what she was doing. “I'm a light bulb,” she told him. “You are clearly stressed-out,” said the boss, looking concerned. “Go home and take it easy for a couple of days.” Susan jumped down and headed for the door. Her co-worker Janice seized her opportunity and followed Susan. “Where do you think you're going?” the boss hollered after her. “I'm going home too,” Janice said. “I can't work in the dark.” Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 4. Reviews A. Sometimes, you get lucky when you go to see a film . . . with Cynthia, I went to see LIONS FOR LAMBS . . . the great cast (Cruise, Redford and Streep) caught out attention, but within 10 minutes, we were bored to the extent that we couldn't stand any more of this talky look at the human consequences of a complicated war . . . so we went to the theater next door where FRED CLAUS was playing . . . Vince Vaughn is very funny as the big brother who lives almost his entire life in his more famous brother's shadow . . . though rated PG, some of the humor will simply go over the heads of many younger viewers . . . that's especially true of the one scene where Vaughn attends a group therapy session for unhappy siblings, including Frank Stallone (Sly), Stephen Baldwin (Alec) and Roger Clinton (Bill) . . . I'm still smiling as I think about it. B. HAIRSPRAY is now out in DVD format . . . my review from BLAINESWORLD # 560 follows: I had seen the non-musical version of HAIRSPRAY, as well as the musical Broadway play . . . both were good; the latest movie with the same title--now out--is perhaps best of them all . . . newcomer Nikki Blonski is fantastic as the plump girl who wants to dance on a popular local TV show . . . she is somehow chosen, and when that happens, Baltimore is never the same again as integration also sets in . . . other cast members were equally fine, including Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken and John Travolta as his wife (yes, wife!), and a scene-stealing Elijah Kelley . . . be prepared to want to dance as you watch this film--right from the very beginning . . . rated PG. C. I recently enjoyed BULLIES, TYRANTS & IMPOSSIBLE PEOPLE by Ronald M. Shapiro and Mark A. Jankowski so much that I had to seek out their first book: THE POWER OF NICE (see also Sections 2, 10 and 11) . . . and if I had to do it all over again, I'd probably reverse the order of my reading and read this latter book first. It gives the background for much of what is taught by the two authors; i.e., that you should seek to make sure that everybody wins in negotiations--but you win bigger . . . to do so, you need to understand the "three Ps," which are described as "preparing better than the other side; probing so you know what they want and why; and proposing, ideally without going first and revealing too much." If you're a sports fan, you'll like the many examples involving such superstars as Eddie Murray, Kirby Puckett, Cal Ripken, and Brooks Robinson . . . however, others will be able to relate to discussions involving President Carter, home purchases and salary negotiations. I learned much from this book, including: * A good negotiation is about dividing the pie so that both sides get a satisfactory piece. A better negotiation is one that finds a way to grow the pie (increase revenues, add market share, strengthen resources) so both sides get a bigger piece. But baseball was playing out the worst scenario possible. What had been a 2.5 billion dollar pie was actually shrinking. It had taken decades for it to reach that size and, in a matter of weeks, it was losing revenue by the millions. * When people are under pressure, they revert to habits. In order to create new habits, you need a simple, systematic approach that you can practice and master. I learned that lesson through skydiving, and I learned it again and again in negotiation. We do not teach people the 45 best opening lines or the 75 greatest closing tactics. If you learn it-that is, practice and master what we preach-when the pressure hits, you'll revert to your new, learned habit and you'll be a more effective negotiator. * And this particularly valuable tidbit that I have to put into practice more: Shh! (That's another secret to negotiation.) People like to talk. Resist the urge. The other side is human, so they want to talk, too. Encourage them. Then listen. They're trying to tell you how to make the deal. Did you ever notice how often the party opposite you thinks what he or she has to say is more important than what you have to say? That's okay. Give them a chance and they'll tell you everything you need to know: What they hope for, what they can move and where they can't. They may tell you directly or subtly. Ask questions. Listen more. Every moment you're not talking is an opportunity to learn what it takes to make the deal. The best negotiators aren't smooth talkers; they're smooth listeners. The less you say, the more others will remember. It's simple math. Say a lot and they're bombarded and overwhelmed. Say a little and they can retain every word. And, or course, the less you say, the more you can focus on what they say. THE POWER OF NICE also presented quotes in each chapter that pertained to the subject of negotiations, including this one from Thomas Jefferson that has very quickly become one of my favorites: When I'm angry, I count to ten before I speak. When I'm very angry, I count to one hundred. That said, I won't even bother doing any counting before recommending this very informative book to my fellow members of the Negotiations Team at the college where I teach . . . they'll greatly benefit from it, as will anybody else seeking insight into what makes others tick when they want something. D. When watching NBC's TODAY show, I look forward to hearing segments featuring financial editor Jean Chatzky . . . they're always right to the point and in clear English, and I never fail to learn something. Recently, I came across a taped version of TALKING MONEY: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR FINANCES AND YOUR FUTURE--written and read by Chatzky . . . though it had a 2002 copyright date, I still found the information quite fresh and relevant to anybody needing to know more about this important topic. In fact, I'm going to get a copy for my daughter and her fiance, if just so they can fully grasp this one concept that is presented: Pay off debt with savings. In a year, the difference [for her] between making 4% on a savings account vs. paying 18% in interest was some $420. This sounds so basic, yet I'm amazed by how many folks don't get the concept . . . hearing it from Chatzky, however, really drove the point home in that she explains how she learned it shortly after she graduated college (and was personally struggling to make ends meet). TALKING MONEY also clearly explains the four keys to making your money grow: * Buy and hold. Forget day trading. * Don't try to time the market. Instead, use dollar cost averaging and regularly invest. * Don't hesitate; automate your investments. * Keep your investment expenses down. Lastly, I loved this simple bit of advice that Chatsky gave before making purchases that aren't necessities: Wait a day. You'll often view them differently after 24 hours. Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 5. TV alert A. Dog lovers won't want to miss the NATIONAL DOG SHOW, hosted by John O'Hurley, on Thursday at 12 noon. B. LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL (LYRICS VERSION) airs on MTV on Thursday at MTV at 8 p.m. C. A GRANDPA FOR CHRISTMAS stars Ernest Borgnine as an elderly actor who is estranged from his daughter and ends up caring for a granddaughter he didn't know . . . Saturday at 9 p.m. on HALLMARK. D. KENNY VS. SPENNY is a raunchy new live-action series on Sundays on Comedy Central at 11:30 p.m. Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 6. Bubba Those who spend much time in a doctor's office should appreciate this! Doesn't it seem more and more that physicians are running their practices like an assembly line? Here's what happened to Bubba: Bubba walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. Bubba said: "Shingles." So she wrote down his name, address, medical insurance number, and told him to have a seat. Fifteen minutes later, a nurse's aide came out and asked Bubba what he had. Bubba said, "Shingles." So she wrote down his height, weight, a complete medical history, and told Bubba to wait in the examining room. Half an hour later, a nurse came in and asked Bubba what he had. Bubba said, "Shingles." So the nurse gave Bubba a blood test, a blood pressure test, an electrocardiogram, and told Bubba to take off all his clothes and wait for the doctor. An hour later, the doctor came in and found Bubba sitting patiently in the nude and asked Bubba what he had. Bubba said, "Shingles." The doctor asked, "Where?" Bubba replied, "Outside on the truck. Where do you want me to unload 'em??" Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 7. Websites A. If you are interested in helping the world fight hunger and feed the poor, please click: This website was designed to inform the world about several different facts
regarding rice. It is very simple to follow, and it gives viewers a short quiz on different vocabulary terms involving rice. Every correct answer means a donation of 10 grains of rice to the United Nations to help end world hunger! B. When I was a kid growing up on Long Island, NEWSDAY was my favorite paper . . . its website contained the following blog entry by Walt Handelsman, Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist and animator, that got me laughing: You will need your sound on for this one. The louder you play it, the more impact it will have! C. BLAINESWORLD, the website, remains up and running . . . to view it, please click: THIS IS TRUE is one of my favorite online publications . . . it's a weekly syndicated newspaper column by Colorado humorist Randy Cassingham. TRUE reports on bizarre-but-true news items from legitimate newspapers from around the world (never "tabloids"). Each story ends with commentary by Randy--a tagline which is humorous, ironic or opinionated. To subscribe for FREE from my website, go to "Blaine's Best" on the left (make sure you watch my eyes as you do), then "This Is True." Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 8. Computer tip If you get a wrong number on your cellphone or even regular phone, resist the temptation to call back . . . why bother? However, if you simply MUST know who called you, you can look up the number online by typing in the number that called you at--surprise, surprise--google.com: This can also be done via the reverse phone lookup option at:
Methinks that most of the time, you'll find that if the person who called you did not bother to leave a return number, then it was either a wrong number or a sales call. Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 9. Three retirees Three retirees, each with a hearing loss, were playing golf on a fine March day. One remarked to the other, "Windy, isn't it?" "No," the second man replied, "it's Thursday." And the third man chimed in, "So am I. Let's have a beer." Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 10. A quote I like The best way to get what you want is to help the other side get what they want.--Ronald M. Shapiro and Mark A. Jakowski in THE POWER OF NICE (see also sections 2, 4C and 11) Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 11. Thought for the day When I REALLY like a book, I mention it multiple times in an issue . . . that's certainly the case with THE POWER OF NICE (see also Sections 2, 4C and 10) by Ronald M. Shapiro and Mark A. Jakowski--the source of this following passage: Adrienne, my 2-year-old niece, displayed one of the more effective uses of the WIN-win maxim: "The best way to get what you want is to help them get what they want." Adrienne likes nothing better than being carried around, all day long, every day, but her parents, wanting her to realize that when you grow up, you don't get carried around, wanted to break her of this habit. When her pleading, "Pick me up!" began to go unanswered, she modified her approach. In no time, she was looking up at her parents, offering her outstretched arms, saying, "Hug. Hug!" Who could ignore that affectionate request? Then, when her father bent down to give his little princess a hug, Adrienne would latch onto his neck, he'd straighten up, and guess what?-she was being carried around. She got what she wanted-being carried-by giving him what he wanted--a hug. Back To Top _________________________________________________________ 12. Advance planning department A. Nancy in Pennsylvania: At our last Board meeting for the Newtown Chamber Orchestra, Susan Hudak suggested that we ask you to use your forum as the editor of BLAINESWORLD to help get out the information about our next concert on Sunday, November 25, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in the Library Auditorium at Bucks County Community College in Newtown, PA. Tickets are available at the door for $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for students. Children under 12 are encouraged to attend and their admission is free. This concert will include Symphony, Opus 3, No. 4, B flat Major by Bach, Symphony, No. 11, Opus 21, No. 3, C Major by Boccherini, and Octet for Strings, Opus 20, E Flat Major by Mendelssohn. B. Princeton Public Library in Princeton, NJ runs many fine programs that are FREE to the public . . . to name just a few: * Monday, December 3, at 7:30 p.m.: Chris Finian, president of the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression, will discuss his latest book, FROM THE PALMER RAIDS TO THE PATRIOT ACT: A HISTORY OF THE FIGHT FOR FREE SPEECH. * Wednesday, December 5, at 7:30 p.m.: Jenny McPhee will discuss her latest novel, A MAN OF NO MOON. * Thursday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m.: Christopher L. Eisgruber, provost at Princeton's Woodrow Wilson School, will discuss "The Next Justice: Repairing the Supreme Court Appointments Process." * Saturday, December 8, at 3 p.m.: Emmy Award-winning actress Elaine Bromka stars in TEA FOR THREE: LADY BIRD, PAT & BETTY, a portrait gallery of three remarkable First Ladies. For more information, please click: C. Natalie in Pennsylvania: Newtown Arts Company's '08 Roster “Plaza Suite – Feb. 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20 “Oklahoma” – April 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 “Love, Sex and the IRS” – June 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20 “Cheaper by the Dozen” – August 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13 “The Hollow” (Agatha Christie) – October 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 “Nuncrackers” (Xmas musical) – December 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 For more information, please click: Or call: 215.860.7058.
_________________________________________________________ PS. For turkey day tomorrow: May your stuffing be tasty May your turkey be plump, May your potatoes and gravy Have never a lump. May your yams be delicious And your pies take the prize, And may your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off your thighs! Also, 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 rest of the week! ---------------------------------------------------------- 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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