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Innocence

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:59:03 GMT

I need to find my innocence in order to see yours. I grew up with guilt and shame.

Balance

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:23:35 GMT

As I take an inventory of my time, I find I am either doing too much or too little. Perhaps we all need to be needed.

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:31:09 GMT

A whole lot of life is being in the right place at the right time. Can you imagine going to a Green Bay Packer football game, being lucky enough to have seating in a Skybox, then looking into the next Skybox to see Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore? That's what happened to my friend, Kimberly. ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Listening

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:06:34 GMT

I have . I trust communication is not becoming a lost art.

Wholeness

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:55:45 GMT

I have spent a great deal of my life being the Whatever it is, it is truly a freedom to live without fear. And I cannot help but notice that Wholeness and Holiness are spelled different but have much in common.

Just For Today

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:09:38 GMT

I simply want to share with you something that has saved my sanity and my life: (See Source)

Travian

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:21:50 GMT

A new Travian Speed Round starts today. If you are a gamer I love the game! http://www.travian.us/?uc=usx_2396

Parenting

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:55:45 GMT

Where Did June Go?

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:58:19 GMT

Nothing is more valuable in Wisconsin than

Friends

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:42:48 GMT

As I prepare

Breast Cancer VII

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:43:20 GMT

So the bottom line is:

Breast Cancer VI

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:48:38 GMT

Breast Cancer V

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:06:07 GMT

The actual biopsy is performed on January 26th. I don't eat after midnight.

Breast Cancer IV

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:14:38 GMT

The biopsy is scheduled.

Breast Cancer III

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:10:47 GMT

Christmas is approaching.

Breast Cancer II

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:56:47 GMT

Cancer turns your life upside down.

Breast Cancer

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:51:12 GMT

I've been busy lately. I had no idea then that a new journey had begun. (To be continued)

Preoccupied?

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 11:25:21 GMT

I received a gift some years ago that still serves me well. Many have written about this gift. Peace of mind returned. I no longer miss what is right in front of me because my mind is somewhere else.

Peace

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:47:59 GMT

If each of us did a little, it would be a lot.

A Moral Dilemma

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:50:42 GMT

I found myself with a moral dilemma recently. I found some money that wasn't mine. I called someone, who said it wasn't theirs. I called a second someone, who referred me to someone, who said it wasn't theirs. I gathered some paperwork (a packing slip and computer printout) and took it to the store where I had made a purchase. ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Call the Cops!

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:14:58 GMT

Working as a police dispatcher on a night shift brought many calls to my ear. Some were very serious. Some were not. Things were different in the 1970's. This was before 9-1-1. People called the police for almost anything. I remember taking a call about 3 a.m. from a woman who was in a very good mood. She said, What she found was the battery in her smoke detector that needed changing. She t... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

What's in Your Wallet?

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:09:33 GMT

Do material things bring happiness? When I was thirty years old, my husband and I had accumulated more material things than my parents had accumulated in their lifetime. It was what was in my heart.

An Honor

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:17:21 GMT

I was invited to speak at the County Jail on Sunday night.

Fad or Fashion?

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:26:56 GMT

Fads are short lived. Classics are good taste.

Travian

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:25:23 GMT

Has anyone else found the Travian Game?

Live and Let Live

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:10:26 GMT

There is a small bunny who lives by my house. so different but we seem to get along so well. I would like it if the world could be like this.

Love is Destroyed

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:08:35 GMT

Drinking Problem

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:50:07 GMT

Late one night a female phones the Alcoholics Anonymous Hot Line. She's in tears. , says the calm, loving, male voice on the other end of the line. Alcoholism is a disease that hurts people. It not only hurts the drinker, it hurts people who love and care about the drinker. It hurts innocent by-standers. If you or someone you know is being hurt by this disease, there's hope and help avail... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Father's Day

Thu, 29 May 2008 01:21:05 GMT

I flew on a magic carpet on Saturday mornings.

Memorial Day

Sat, 24 May 2008 19:27:57 GMT

Memorial Day is special. I recall the wreath that was tossed into the river to honor those who died at sea. It is beyond words.

Butterfly

Fri, 23 May 2008 14:23:15 GMT

A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it had and it could go no further. Then the man decided to help the butterfly, so he took a pair of scissors and snipped off the r... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Lilac Time

Sun, 18 May 2008 15:33:33 GMT

It's

Google

Sat, 03 May 2008 01:10:52 GMT

According to CNN Money and Fortune Magazine , Google is the top best big

Softball Game

Thu, 01 May 2008 23:13:24 GMT

There was a never-ending softball game going on in the park near my home. Anyone was allowed to go home mad at any time. They usually showed up fifteen minutes later when they decided playing was more fun than sitting home alone. I'd like to know about your childhood games. What do you remember? ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Tooth Implant

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:27:54 GMT

A remarkable thing happened to me this week. Within a matter of weeks, the new tooth will be in place. And I can smile again!

Johnny Depp in Wisconsin

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:41:59 GMT

And you thought nothing happened in Wisconsin. Several scenes from the new Johnny Depp movie will be filmed in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Post Crescent and Northwestern Photographer, Jeff Bollier , capture the progress.

New Look?

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:40:00 GMT

Will this be the new look in Microscopes?

Arenacross

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:35:07 GMT

My always nice to do something new.

Made in the USA

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:55:14 GMT

I will be making an effort to clean my closet today. In line with the statement .

Green Bay Packers

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:16:30 GMT

The retirement of Brett Favre , #4, is no small event in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Our local newspaper, the Green Bay Press Gazette , devoted a Commemorative Edition to Favre' s career and his retirement on March 5, 2008.
To say Green Bay responds to football with enthusiasm is an understatement. to tell Favre we appreciate him and we will miss him.
There is a somber attitude in Green ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Best Places to Live

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 05:56:34 GMT

Look who came in first (small town category) of the the Top 100 Best places to Live:
Middleton, Wisconsin

The article is from CNN Money.Com

Having lived in Wisconsin for seventy years, I am and New Berlin also made the list.

... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Drunkorexia

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:02:38 GMT

Drunkorexia .
I found this interesting article under Health in The Seattle Times . Times News Service .
I need to stop obsessing about outer beauty and get to the place it really counts - inner beauty.

It's Not Your Fault

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:56:15 GMT

I have a friend who died recently. He died sober.
He was a kind and gentle man who had a deep understanding of what' s important.
His gift to me was one short sentence. He didn' t even say the words to me. He said them to students who were in tears over the excessive drinking of a parent , brother/sister, or boy/girlfriend. Each out-of-control drinker/user is affecting, at least, four other... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Fingernail Art

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:43:23 GMT

I found this in the 360Digest . by Marlow Harris.
Now I would be more prone to bite my fingernails if I found Oreo, Ritz, and Cheese Nips at the end of my hand.
Thanks to laraj for inspiring me to research fingernail art.

The Hotel Robbery

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:05:49 GMT

Being a police dispatcher was the hardest job I' ve ever loved. One of my favorites was the hotel robbery.
We are with a smooth transition of pending calls.
The Sergeant, a young officer, and I are wash basins still in place in the offices for the Detectives.
So when the phone rings, An elderly male, in a shaking voice, says:

Holding my hand over the phone receiver, I relay tha... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

New Family Member

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:03:01 GMT

I have a new Great-Grandpuppy. He arrived this week after much negotiation between father and daughter.
My son writes:
So I haven' t met the little guy yet, but think he' s adorable. Did you ever notice how happiness spreads?
Welcome, Taz!

... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Yoga Class

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:11:43 GMT

I'm home this morning from my one hour It's held at a local fitness center.
I'm a member of the fitness center at no cost to me because I have a very wise insurance company. They provide a free membership to the insured.
I think this insurance company is very smart. Certainly it must pay off for them in the long run to have me stay healthy.
My hat is off to my Humana Insurance Co... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:23:05 GMT

I had the distinct pleasure of working for the Oneida Tribal Police Department from 1995 to 2000. (As an old lady, I couldn' t help but believe I was in the right place at the right time.)
These Their elementary school is built in the shape of a turtle.
Using Native American architects, the Police Department is built into a hillside.
From Wikipedia :
The Oneida Tribe of Indians... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Domestic Violence

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:29:19 GMT

I don' t know how to put a big problem in a few words. When we talk about domestic violence, the tendency is to think in terms of the extreme, death.
Domestic violence begins small and escalates. Learning the early warning signs is a must for every man, woman, and child.
Domestic violence doesn' t just mean husband/wife, boyfriend/girlfriend, or The law, in Wisconsin, defines the relatio... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

St. Patrick's Day

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:51:56 GMT

I' m not Irish. (Sorry, just kidding.)
I soon discovered first year we were married.
My new hubby, under the influence, blarney' d the florist to open up after hours so he could buy the corsage. refused to dance with him.
Didn' t bother him a bit. were Irish!
The world' s largest St. Patrick' s Day parade takes place in New York City.

... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Innocence

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:49:39 GMT

I need to find my innocence in order to see yours.
I grew up with guilt and shame.
Even if I was trying my hardest to do it right, I could find a flaw. Then I would find it in you.
My perfectionism is
I'll want you to think I'm someone better than I am, smarter than I am, more industrious than I am.
Looking back, it puts a barrier between you and me. I'd have to drop the preten... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

An Important Vote

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:48:34 GMT

We' ll be voting in Wisconsin today. I personally believe I have no right to complain about our government unless I vote.
This country offers many gifts. Accepting these gifts means taking responsibility. I find it necessary to stand on my own two feet and contribute to the welfare of all. I can look at life today and see abundance or scarcity. I can believe we are regressing or progressing. ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Body Art

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 06:23:42 GMT

I found this banner on Kevin' s Hiking Page .
Kevin apparently took a trip to New Zealand and entered
The Source link will take you to Kevin's blog.

There Will Be Blood

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:33:42 GMT

The Internet Movie Database says of There will be Blood :
A story about family, greed, religion, and oil, centered around a turn-of-the-century prospector in the early days of the business.
This was a surprising movie. It was....and so much more.
I thought there would be fighting and violence. There was, but not the kind I expected.
I didn' t think it would have a message. It ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Income Taxes

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:44:09 GMT

Are you thinking tax time yet?
I e-filed my tax returns over the week-end and it was a piece of cake.
Granted, we' re not talking about a huge income here, but I did discover I could get a bigger refund by itemizing my deductions. It was the tooth implant that did it!
I now have so many replacement parts that I' m practically new.
I consider myself lucky. Today' s preventive healt... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Cascade Mountain

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:34:43 GMT

Cascade Mountain isn' t a big mountain. Cleverly hidden in Portage, Wisconsin , it' s a way to turn winter cold and snow into winter fun and sport.
Grab your skis, tubes, and snowboards and head to the Midwest Open . Wisconsin is having a great snow year!
From the Cascade Mountain website:
11 might fall on Thursday. These snowfalls don' t usually happen this often in the midwest,... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Old Ladies

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:52:44 GMT

So what do old ladies do all day?
Well, I don' t know about anybody else, but here' s a sample of my day:
Got up early. A Course in Miracles .
Signed on the computer and checked my four web pages. Did a couple entries on MyItThings and then carried them forward or routed them to the other pages.
E-filed my State tax return.
Had an appointment at the The other was me.)
L... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Weekend Getaway

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:46:47 GMT

Are you standing in a cold place, looking for a warm place?
Try Palm Springs, California.
Money.CNN.com features ten All-Star Villas.

The Family Disease

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:39:57 GMT

I am the Granddaughter of, the Daughter of, the Ex-wife of, and the Mother of, someone with a drinking problem.

Two of these loved ones have died (one in a car accident). Three have been arrested for drunk driving.

I was influenced by the use of alcohol since birth.

I have the same chemical imbalance, compulsive behaviors,

I'm in a twelve-step program I could ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Winter Wind Chill

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 09:39:03 GMT

Winter is about three months too long for me.
I love the first It' s the part in between that doesn' t turn me on.
Dressing in layers to keep warm, driving on ice, and daytime darkness tend to cut into my attitude of gratitude. That' s not a good thing for an old lady.
Today my friendly weather forecaster is telling me I can look forward to a wind chill of 45 degrees below zero. He' s ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Computer Crash

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 08:43:24 GMT

I am recovering from a major computer crash.
As far as I can tell, it' s like having too many clothes on the closet pole. Trouble is, with the computer crash, there are some things I can' t pick up.
I know. a whole lot of addresses, photos, documents, etc. that are gone for good.
All of life is a learning experience. to backup, backup, backup.
Bless you and bless your day.
Sue
... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Russian Bodyguard Killed

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:52:01 GMT

CNN.com/Europe is carrying the story of Anna Loginova, full story.

Anger and Guilt

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:26:27 GMT

The above is a quote from a book I love, A Course in Miracles . How about war, or poverty, or domestic abuse?
I began to see that I am always trying to find someone to blame. I Then I won' t feel so bad.
I' ve been told I need to look for my innocence. When I can do that, I see you as innocent.
When I realize it' s not my fault, my paralysis ends.
... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

A Woman of Substance

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:08:32 GMT

Patricia Sellers of Fortune Magazine wrote an excellent article
Featured is Melinda French Gates , wife of Bill Gates (Microsoft). is focusing on the world' s worst diseases.
Read how she got to be in the right place at the right time. She is my idea of a woman of substance. ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:23:43 GMT

When I was at a really low point in my life, I couldn' t see a way out. Actually, I was waiting for someone or some situation to change so it could get better.
It never dawned on me that if I changed, it would get better.
And then, when I started to change, it looked like it was getting worse.
I wonder how many of us are just going along with the crowd, never realizing that the crow... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Communication

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:28:40 GMT

When I write or say something and you read or hear it, our lives are touching .
In its on it. Tone of voice can change the message. So can a hostile look. Past history could mean that I' m not going to hear anything you say.
My own insecurity can take a compliment and turn it into a criticism.
I am coming to believe that everything can be broken down into love or fear .
When I go s... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Valentine's Day Surprise

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:46:58 GMT

Romance By You Sounds like a sweet Valentine's surprise to me.
You get to personalize names and descriptions. Included:
Click for Love, Racing Hearts, ER Fever, Western Rendezvous, Vampire Kisses, Medieval Passion, Tropical Treasure, Love's Next Door , and Pirates of Desire .
Fill in a few names and descriptions and you'll be able to preview a portion of the
Imagine having ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Self-Destructing

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:54:37 GMT

My phone rang early yesterday morning.
How can this happen? How can this child be physically self-destructing and not see it?
We don' t see what we don' t want to see.
The mother' s fear is that the daughter will drink herself to oblivion and die, frozen, in a snow bank. (Some of us do!)
Alcoholism is cunning, baffling, powerful, and patient. - family, friend, employer, innocent by-s... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

A Dispatch Story

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:46:26 GMT

When I was in training, I got to do ride-alongs.
On this particular February night, we' re broadcast.
Before I know it, red lights and siren are hanging on for dear life!
More radio traffic as each of the assigned squads hear the assigned officer shouting:

We' re going faster.

We' re
Where the hell does go?
Soon, the man is bringing the shotgun to this squad.
O... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Toilet Seats

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:33:32 GMT

Since I was talking toilet seats in my last post, I decided to expand....
There is nothing colder in the middle of winter than the plastic toilet seat in the middle of the night.
Many years ago, I discovered the padded toilet seat.
There's a style for every decor. ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Heated Floors

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:13:57 GMT

As I was standing at the Christmas party, in my stocking feet, I couldn't help but notice the heated floors.
It was the CASA Christmas party, hosted by one of the volunteers.
If you ask me, heated floors are right up there with padded toilet seats. The height of luxury. ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Stillness Speaks

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:17:57 GMT

Eckhart Tolle .)
The first of his four books The Power of Now has been translated into over 30 languages.
If you' ve read one book by is a small book, only 127 pages. However, it' s the kind of book you' ll want to read more than once and talk about with your friends. It' s the kind of book you' ll pick up when you' re mad, sad, glad, afraid, ashamed, or hurt.
The comforting th... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Got Snow?

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:25:32 GMT

The Ariens Company is Working out of their garage with $1,500 borrowed against a life insurance policy and $1,500 raised by selling stock, they developed the first American made rotary tiller.
Continuously growing, In 2005, they sold their two millionth Sno Thro machine.
Brillion is still a small city, covering only 2.6 square miles. The 2000 Census shows a population of 2,937.
I ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Living in the Present

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:28:29 GMT

I can remember more than one occasion when my mind and my body were not in the same place at the same time.
As a somewhat overburdened parent of four sons, I was supposed to be out for an evening of fun. I wonder if we' re running out of toilet paper?
I carried my responsibility to the extreme. My self esteem was low.
Learning Whether all the clothes are matching is not.
Streamlin... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Mrs. Hughes

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:21:16 GMT

Maybe you all know Mrs. Hughes. Thanks, Tina.
From her bio, I picked up the following:
Mrs. Hughes has two beautiful daughters and Scooter the surfer dude, (who
Of course when you hear her talk about it you realize it is funny... very funny.
Her act is punctuated with pithy observations on parenting, hot flashes, and husbands,
Carol Hughes Carnival Cruise Lines ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

My Friend Leonard

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:53:43 GMT

Just finished reading James Frey' s second book, My Friend Leonard .
I read the 357 riveting pages in three days. I' m going to recommend this book; but, if you haven' t, please be sure to read A Million Little Pieces first.
James, in an unusual writing style - no paragraphs, no punctuation - will take you into the world of crime and addiction. A word of caution for the feint o... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

A Million Little Pieces

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:24:20 GMT

James Frey' s first book, A Million Little Pieces , created quite a controversy. However, if you can read the book with an open mind, you will find a style of writing that grabs you by the heart. Treat the book as fiction and there should be no problem. Only the uninformed would expect an addict and an alcoholic to tell the truth. It' s part of the disease.
A Million Little Pieces has be... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Sooloos Music System

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:24:19 GMT

Sooloos describes this Cocktail Party, Romantic Evening, Lazy Afternoon, Poker Night.

The above by Jonathan Blum of Fortune is an excerpt from:
http://money.cnn.com/2007/11/02/smbusiness/audio.fsb/index.htm? postversion=2007110213
Storage, Up to 6,000 albums, Source, and Control are a part of this, very expensive, system.

... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

"I Can't Stand ..."

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:25:11 GMT

I learned an important lesson this week. .
There' s too much emotion for me in
Resentment is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die.
Coming into contact with something I can' t stand on a regular basis causes me to
allows me to keep my dignity.

It' s simply a personal preference.
I learned this week that a person I can' t stand was triggering a hi... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Seriously?

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:13:50 GMT

Grey' s Anatomy has sparked everything from the series, to the verbage, to off-shoots of the to the t-shirt.
Seriously. You can shop by character if you go to the ABC website.
The series debuted in March, 2005. an anatomy textbook and also the last name of the main character.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey's_Anatomy ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Robot Programmer

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:18:40 GMT

I hear
The CNN Money Source Link highlights five new occupations that are in existence today but probably were not just a short time ago. They include: Disease Mapper , Robot Programmer , Information Engineer , Radiosurgeon , and Second Life Lawyer .
If I were choosing a career today, I would want to be in one of these cutting-edge technologies.

What an excit... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Chris Isaak

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:03:33 GMT

I ?
Chris Isaak is 51.
Chris has been compared to I can' t help but notice his music chart popularity in the UK and Australia.
The Best of Chris Isaak

Spa Destination

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:56:19 GMT

You' ll find a unique spa in Kohler, Wisconsin.
The Kohler Company began in 1873 with the purchase of an iron and steel foundry.
In 1883, John Michael Kohler took a cast iron horse trough/hog scalder and applied a baked enamel coating. first bathtub.
Kohler is still a small village, population about 2,000.
However, Kohler is home It is listed in the National Register of Histor... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Nightcove

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:15:07 GMT

The Zyken Nightcove uses light effects and sound rhythms designed to vitalize your sleep. There are twenty preloaded programs providing ideal conditions for falling asleep naturally and waking gradually.
Using LEDs rather than traditional bulbs, the unit selects a precise wavelength for the light produced. Another gentle transition into daylight upon waking.
A relax in the evening... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

August Rush

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:03:38 GMT

August Rush is what I would call a . Take Kleenex.
If you like music and sweet stories, this could be right up your alley.
I did not know going into it that Robin Williams and Terrence Howard two of my favorites. Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell and Jonathan Rhys Meyers play the lead roles.
The Internet Movie Database writes it up as . Sappy? Yes. Enjoyable? You bet.
I'... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Jack Nicholson

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:15:05 GMT

Without Wikipedia , I wouldn' t have known that:
Jack Nicholson grew up thinking his grandmother was his mother and his mother was his sister.
Born in 1937, Jack grew up in New Jersey. classmates.
Jack has five children with four different women. He was married once.
Jack is the most nominated male actor in Academy Award history. He has three Oscar wins.
Among my favorites:
... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Dumb, Dumber, and Dumbest

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:38:03 GMT

Fortune Magazine choose the 101 Dumbest Moments in Business. They are carried on Money.cnn.com. Included:

The toilet that catches fire.

The download to give your computer a virus.

The understatement of the pilot of a ship who hit a bridge, spilled 58,000 gallons of diesel fuel from a 160-foot gash in the hull and said, "I touched the tower."

A theme park that wants to deepen its w... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Mind My Own Business

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:08:59 GMT

My beauty secret is to Mind My Own Business.

Advice given, when not asked, is criticism. Sometimes it's superiority. Either way, it's not attractive.

I'm in trouble when I think I know what someone else should do. Half the time I don't even know what I should do.

Nothing is more unattractive than a butt-in-ski, a Mr. or Mrs. Know-It-All.

I wonder where that comes from. Are we t... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Six Million?

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:27:16 GMT

I'm jist sayin'....

We may be witnessing history here as six million dollars is raised in one day for a presidential candidate.

Dan Morain of the LA Times, in an article about Trevor Lyman, tells of one American citizen who decided to get involved.

"Lyman, a 37-year-old musician and Internet entrepreneur, didn't finish college. He was living in balmy Florida -- running a website called mu... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Brett Favre

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 17:42:45 GMT

Sports Illustrated magazine has chosen Brett Favre, age 38, of the Green Bay Packers as Sportsman of the Year. He's on the December cover. There's a ten-page article on Brett in the magazine. It covers the many facets of his career and his humanity.

Rick LaFrombois, for the Daily Tribune says:

"Copies of the (SI) edition that hit stores Dec. 7 sold out so quickly in Wisconsin that the m... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Awake

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 01:41:04 GMT

I chose "Awake" as today's movie because I really like Terrence Howard. I knew in advance this was about someone who is not fully anesthetized during surgery.

Going into the movie, I wondered how this could be a movie about anything except pain. And I was leery.

Surprisingly, there is a story here. I liked it, but I can't say I loved it. It's a relatively short movie. The run time is 78... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Condo Living

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:43:27 GMT

In an article by Les Christie, CNNMoney.com staff writer, I learned that Designer influence is seeping into condo housing.

The Armani brand, in this case, was chosen for its muscular values. According to Arthur Gallego, the publicist for the marketer SHVO. "We knew it would attract a primarily male clientele," he says, "and Armani's very masculine palette was a good match."

As a single lady... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Play

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:08:39 GMT

"Play is a state of being that is intensely pleasurable. It energizes and enlivens us. It eases our burdens, renews a natural sense of optimism and opens us up to new possibilities." - nifplay.org

I've seen the infant who can play for hours with fingers, toes, or a brightly colored object. This child is energized and enlivened.

I've seen a young child whose imagination can transform a ca... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Act Your Age

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:02:00 GMT

I tried to quit smoking a thousand times. Both of my parents smoked. My husband smoked. I was the mother of four sons, and I smoked more than a pack a day. In fact, on a good party day, I would be opening my third pack.

Every night, with a sore throat, I would declare, "I'm not going to smoke tomorrow." Every tomorrow, I did.

Then an amazing thing happened. I was already in a twelve ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Hugs

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:32:43 GMT

I hang around with a group of people who hug upon meeting or leaving. They hug over good news and they hug over bad news. I'm talking about sincere caring - not just that "showy" stuff.

At first it was very foreign to me. I didn't grow up with hugging. And I was afraid of personal contact. Actually, I was afraid of people, places, and things. I would have described myself as extremely shy... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

That's Entertainment

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 14:21:03 GMT

Watching a child with a new toy is entertainment.

The best toy may not be the most expensive. I've witnessed children having more fun with the cardboard box than the toy itself.

The intensity of play shuts out all else. Tiny dump trucks are filled with balsam tree needles and hauled from spot to spot, only to be moved, yet again, to a new place. No time for food. No time for sleep. Chil... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

H.A.L.T.

Sat, 08 Dec 2007 18:49:12 GMT

When I get irritable and unreasonable, I can pretty much guarantee that H.A.L.T. is at the bottom of it. I have allowed myself to get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired. I used to think other people caused my problems. I know today that I do.

I discovered that I have a responsibility to see that my basic needs are met. If I don't, irritable and unreasonable can escalate to highly aggitat... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Undersea Luxury

Sat, 08 Dec 2007 18:33:39 GMT

CNNMoney.com has a feature article by Christina Valhouli regarding luxury spa and hotel stays that take place underwater.

Imagine being surrounded by peace and tranquility. What will they think of next? What an amazing time to be alive.

Nino's Pizza

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 22:57:14 GMT

I wouldn't know whether to put this pizza in a safe deposit box or eat it. Rumor has it a 12-inch pie is priced at $1,000.00.

It's topped with four different types of caviar, including black Russian Royal Sevruga, as well as thinly sliced lobster tail, creme fraiche and chives.

This is a New York City restaurant offering.
... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Shopping

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:47:22 GMT

Shopping is not my favorite thing.

It takes time. It takes money. It takes perseverance. It takes trying on. Looking. Matching. Sorting. Thinking. It takes energy. It takes undressing, getting dressed. Undressing. Getting dressed.

It takes looking at myself in a three-way mirror. OMG, is that what I look like from the rear?

I shop alone. I get in and I get out. If I find s... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Change

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:57:08 GMT

"Nothing in life stands still." It's either getting better or it's getting worse.

In my seven decades of life, I've experienced change in myself and in the world around me. I learned a lesson from my Mom. She tried to stay the same in a changing world. As a result, she fell behind. She stopped growing.

Growth is a sign of life. Some of us reach adulthood and think we're "there". Growt... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]