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    Here's the bulletin board/virtual refrigerator door/etc. for showing and telling about accomplishments you're proud of. Your art. Your graduation. Your promotion. The garden you just planted. Your kid's karate trophy. You get the idea...

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    My wife, Rita Hurault, and I have a joint photo show called "Water Textures" at the Nomad Cafe in Oakland CA all this month (January 2008). We got a "Don't miss" in today's San Francisco Chronicle 96 Hours magazine. One of Rita's photos is included (click on the thumbnail to enlarge), and it looks great! Here's a link to all the images on flickr - but you really need to see 'em printed up real nice on the wall! BTW, the photos were printed by Barry Toranto at WIGT in Mill Valley CA, and mounted by Shawn Conte at Dimitroff's Custom Framing in Tiburon CA. GD Hour blog Station list
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    Thanks a lot, I do appreicate the compliment. Tghe luck is actually all mine, I could not ask for better kids. Heck, I could not ask for better people whio just happen to be my kids. In fact, I'm waiting on my daughter to go to the store with her. She is having some friends over for NYE and because she is who she is and her friends are who they are--I am stepping out tonight for the first NYE in a few years. As I say the luck is all mine.
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    I have no opinion as to the football, but the rest sounds good to me. Your kids are lucky to have you.
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    I dont sound my own horn too much but I am going to. I became a single parent of three teenagers in April of '06. I have really no support except myself. My kids were afraid that i would send them away. Instead, I paid for the funeral of my ex--their mother--and then promptly resigned from a high paying union position in order to spend more time at home. I now work the assembly line, which sucks, and earn less then before. However, my kids' grades have gone up and they now are preparing for college. I have three rules in my house: 1. Must get good grades 2. No cops 3. Everyone hates Norte Dame--I'm a Michigan man. Everyting else is open for discussion. I encourage my kids to speak their mind and I include them in decisions that effect them. My family does not agree with my methods but my folks sure didn't write the book on parenting. I may not like how my kids express theirselves, but my method works. So that is my song. As unconvential as I am my kids are becoming fine people.
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    My grateful hubby Ken bought me a beautiful diamond ring for Christmas and our 20th year together!! I love him so much, what a grate surprise!!! Peace all!!
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    Had posted here, congratulating DougK, but seems to be missing. Test!********************************** Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone, you will still exist, but you have ceased to live. Samuel Clemens
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Here's the bulletin board/virtual refrigerator door/etc. for showing and telling about accomplishments you're proud of. Your art. Your graduation. Your promotion. The garden you just planted. Your kid's karate trophy. You get the idea...
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Submitted by marye on Wed, 01/23/2008 - 15:18

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best wishes to the happy couple! I'm starting to wonder if we need a wedding topic...
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Submitted by Frankly on Wed, 01/23/2008 - 21:21

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yes,i think youre right.But its not only the net its the wholle vrtual reality created by the media,the moviemakers even advertising.everywhere you see things happening which in reality would kill every bystander.but,modernday technologie doesnt let die nobody so easily.they rush him(with5gunshot wounds,a broken skull and ebola)into the emrgency room.Dr.somehow gives him a good shoot of defibrilator,and the happy sucker is rady to go home.no wonder that many people today think that you can fall down from standing and it will only ruin your haircut.they do not understand that this ruined haircut has to be redone-i,c.of seizures for 30%of the victims-in a funeral home.sad bud true ! Peace
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Submitted by Mr. Pid on Fri, 01/25/2008 - 09:35

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I believe a clue as to the inklings of said instance of canis canidae was available vis his general reaction to Badger approaching the CD player. Never trust an ungrateful dog. Conversation is always more interesting than recitation, so speak your mind and not someone else's.
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Submitted by GratefulGigi on Fri, 01/25/2008 - 11:41

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I hope you and Steve have a grate life together :)
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Submitted by Cub42 on Fri, 01/25/2008 - 14:47

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I just received my schedule for the 2008 season. Always exciting to see when you will be in your favorite cities, I then received a call from the League EVP/DBO who said he wanted to tell me that I had been selected to work the plate in the NL All-Star game in Winnipeg 7/8. It is a great feeling to be recoginized and appreciated by MGT. Not a common practice in Corp. America
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Submitted by reedchris on Sun, 01/27/2008 - 17:54

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I woke up one morning last week because I heard a funny noise. I walked into my kitchen and found my 2.5 year old with the fridge door wide open. He emptied it completely all over the floor, table, and chairs. 12 broken eggs, half gallon of milk, stick of butter rubbed into table and chairs, ect. He even dumped all of the baking soda everywhere. Leftovers, veggies, condiments...Everything opened and poured/squeezed out. A true test of ones patience and love!
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Submitted by GratefulGigi on Mon, 01/28/2008 - 04:27

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My son once flushed 3 large baking potatos down the toilet!! It must of been fun,but they didn't go down so well!! LOL!!
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Submitted by Frankly on Mon, 01/28/2008 - 07:21

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when my son was about 3years old,i came home from work one day and wanted to chill a little,in fact why not watch a little movie.some animation,the small one would be happy too.so i took out a tape and wanted to put it in the VHS.but,what a surprise,it was filled with a lot of little pieces from some chewing candy bar.after realizing in seconds that there is no reason anymore to become mad(the machine was filled,so what..)i sat down and asked him why he had done this .he said completely serious "because i wanted to hide my candy but it was to big,so i tore it up and it worked.."This sounded absolutly reasonable,and the only thing i could do was smile.what is a vhs-recorder against a moment of happiness in a kids day anyway?and with a little patience i managed to clean that thing.....!:-)(-:
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Submitted by iknowurider on Mon, 01/28/2008 - 08:48

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We've had the kitchen chaos ( bacon grease in the coffee maker) & a sprinkle covered doughnut in the VCR. One day in the distant future I'll get a call from one of the kids telling me how their little one ruined........ ha ha ! I won't feel sorry for them a bit. PEACE
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Submitted by Frankly on Mon, 01/28/2008 - 13:22

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are the allmighty rules you have to follow when raising a kid(believe me,mine is 20 now):-)(-:
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Submitted by reedchris on Mon, 01/28/2008 - 15:13

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I'm going to get $5,000 knocked off my tuition for film school this fall. You can't really tell by reading this but I am very excited! WOOHOO!
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Submitted by Hal R on Mon, 01/28/2008 - 16:51

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When I was almost three I stuck a key in the electric outlet. Threw me across the room, melted part of the key. But no injury. Yes I do remember this clearly, 48 years later. Now I am here. hee, hee If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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Submitted by BobbaLee on Wed, 01/30/2008 - 15:55

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My brother was someone who we never thought would amount to much- he bred racing pigeons and 420'd too much. In his 20's he met a fine woman and started going to college at night eventually becoming an .engineer. He lives in Dallas and has two kids and a wife-he mentors a jr high group of students in the annual FutureCity contest where students design cities. His kids won for Texas and are flying to DC to compete for the national prize -hard to believe but he did it. Of course big brother can still kick his ass.... And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee
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Submitted by iknowurider on Thu, 01/31/2008 - 05:32

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Congrats to your bro. This must be such an exciting time for the kids! My Father-in-law was highly upset when they took pigeons out of Scouts. Let us know how the contest pans out. PEACE
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Submitted by marye on Thu, 01/31/2008 - 09:18

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taking pigeons out of Scouts. Now I KNOW the Scouts have lost it!
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Submitted by BobbaLee on Thu, 01/31/2008 - 16:24

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He doesn't raise them any more-however he has a friend that stayed with it and ships pigeons around the world. My favorite were "tumblers" -they would fly really high in groups and then summersault almost to the ground they were amazing to watch.Listening to 77 pembroke pines dicks pick And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee
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Submitted by reedchris on Mon, 02/11/2008 - 15:33

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Sure he misses one here and there, but he's using the potty!
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Submitted by GratefulGigi on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 12:39

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Way to go Mom & Dad no more dipers :)
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Submitted by iknowurider on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 16:44

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Congrats Brodys Family! Did you ever think you'd get so pumped over Bathroom habits?? We used to put fruitloops in the potty for Kramer to Aim For... Hasn't worked for Sam. Hopefully summer will be our time. PEACE
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Submitted by Oroboros on Tue, 02/12/2008 - 17:02

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the same thing to improve the 'aim' of my 3 sons! What a hoot!
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Submitted by Stew on Sat, 02/16/2008 - 15:24

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An organization; formerly known as the Elf Lore Family, Inc. and now known as Elvin HOME, Inc.; that I have been fully involved with since 1991, is celebrating 25 years of community this year! Come visit Lothlorien Nature Sanctuary sometime if you're ever in this area. It's a beautiful place.--- Elvin HOME, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit ecumenical organization that cooperatively owns and operates Lothlorien Nature Sanctuary in Lawrence County, Needmore, Indiana, USA. Participation is welcomed and encouraged. URL: http://www.elvinhome.org
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Submitted by Zott on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 06:58

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Hello Everyone!! Happy St Patty's Day.... new Episode Of the Grateful Chef is here!! Stuffed Flounder Filets with Shrimp and Crabmeat and Irish Soda Bread recipe added on...Enjoy Please let me know what you think!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUeYdpQeXyM Peace, Zott
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Submitted by GratefulGigi on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 16:26

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Thank you Grateful chef...sounds yummy!!
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Submitted by marye on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 16:29

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Are you a restaurant chef or an indie artist?
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Submitted by Ami on Thu, 03/27/2008 - 17:56

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my husband's guitar racks got a good review from WIRED Magazine, He's www.guitarstorage.com and this certainly helps his hard work and validates his try at a new gig. Ami
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Submitted by sakparadise on Thu, 03/27/2008 - 20:11

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Congrats on your hubby's achievement with the guitar racks also congrats to you for staying awake in your faculty meeting. Been listening to that incredible Dew from Philly '86, must say I don't think I ever saw a bad show there or Merriweather for that matter.Bruce
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Submitted by marye on Fri, 03/28/2008 - 09:45

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Ami, that's so cool. Congrats to your hubby and hope this brings him lots of agreeable and high-paying clients!
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Submitted by GratefulGigi on Fri, 04/11/2008 - 04:42

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That is so cute ...I love it :) You made my day ...Thanks for sharing!!Peace, Gigi
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Submitted by Loogy Hanger on Fri, 04/11/2008 - 08:16

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Things have been quiet for the pass few years, but walking now, so dancin' may happen again.....also California Extension Master Food Preservers should be included in every local Farmers Market. If not, Contact your Local California Co-Op Extension to booth a Master. "Knowledge comes from the past Wisdom from the future"
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Submitted by reedchris on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 17:43

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I contributed to an article about brewing kombucha tea that will be printed in the Asheville Citizen Times next week. Kombucha is a fermented tea loaded with active enzymes. It's a major antioxidant and has worked wonders in our lives. Although there are no proven health benifits to drinking it, the enormous impact it has had on our lives is outstanding. My three year old son has not had a single ilness in the last two years since he's been drinking it daily. You can view some pictures that were taken today of my cultures at the following site: www.citizen-times.com Upon scrolling down you will find a link in the photo gallery. Let me know what you think.
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Submitted by marye on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 19:36

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I always wondered what was up with that stuff but never tried it. Figured it was like the tapioca pearls stuff, about which I am not all that crazy.
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Submitted by reedchris on Sat, 05/31/2008 - 04:58

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Your in California right? There's a brand called GT's thats brewed out your way. You could pick one up in any natural food store. If you brew your own you don't have to make it so strong.
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Submitted by GratefulGigi on Sat, 05/31/2008 - 05:27

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I checked out your photos, awesome!! So what are some of the benefits of drinking kombucha tea?
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Submitted by reedchris on Sat, 05/31/2008 - 07:38

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Mental clarity for one gratefulmom. It helps build your immune system and rid your body of toxins. I've found that it helped me sleep a lot better and gave me the energy that I was lacking. Mary and I don't take over the counter meds and we really havn't had any reason to over the last few years. Brody goes to daycare and hasn't had a cold or even a runny nose in two years! Spectacular! After about six months of drinking it daily it started to supress my desire for alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine. The tea itself has a trace amount of caffiene and alcohol in it but its practically not there. You can use a decaf tea as a base, and also less sugar and a shorter fermenting time to eliminate the alcohol. Our lifestyles have completely changed because of those horrifying jars. There ugly, I know. Go get some, you wont regret it.
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Submitted by marye on Sat, 05/31/2008 - 09:53

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re GT's. There's also an actual kombucha place near the Rockridge BART station that I walk by all the time on the way to the taco place, so with this in mind I'll stop in next time.
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Submitted by reedchris on Sat, 05/31/2008 - 19:27

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Check it out marye. Its fabulous. There isn't really any good way to mail a culture but I will gladly pass on on to anyone who is close enough.
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Submitted by GratefulGigi on Fri, 06/06/2008 - 18:09

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My little Nick hit 2 homeruns in his game tonight....so awesome right over the fence!...and what a big smile on his face :) His Dad ran into the woods twice to find the balls so the team could sign them!It was his 1st homerun and the 1st for the team! But 2 WooHoo!!
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Submitted by rambelinbearis… on Fri, 06/06/2008 - 22:47

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good job nick keep swingin for the fences kid : )
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Submitted by GRTUD on Fri, 06/06/2008 - 23:06

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I know it's not the movie section but I can't resist. "The Sandlot" is one of my favorites. Way to go Nick! "The Babe" - Remember kid, there's heroes and there's legends. Heroes get remembered but legends never die, follow your heart kid, and you'll never go wrong. Photobucket "You know what the trouble about real life is? There's no danger music."
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Submitted by c_c on Fri, 06/06/2008 - 23:43

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that's grate, Mom!! Congratulations to Nick!! peace.
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Submitted by grdaed73 on Sat, 06/07/2008 - 05:08

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way to go nick