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    marye
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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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  • TigerLilly
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    WOW!!!!!!!!!
    That is really, really wonderful Doug!! You SHOULD be very proud of yourself!!!!Couldn't agree with you more that life itself is an education, if you let it be, and that "book learning" can also be important. ********************************** 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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    Back to School
    It has taken me thirty-four years, but I finally decided to go to college. I can't say that I am going back, because I have never attending before. I earned my GED, but that was as far as I got. Time waits for no one, and soon to turn almost fifty-one, I figured it was the right time. The next two years have me getting back to the basics on english and math (algebra.. what's that all about,) and what ever else is required. I better ask my seventeen and fourteen year old daughters about that math subject. Anyway, I am excited. My brain still functions, and I am commited to making it work. The goal is to get a degree (not sure on what yet) and go for a Masters. My dad is not here, (sniffle sniffle,) but he would be so very proud of me.Looking back, I wish that I had gone to school, but the education I got of having the boys following me around the good ol' USA and a few places in Europe, for twenty plus years was well worth it. I wouldn't really change a thing. Who were the Grateful Dead, and why did the keep following me all those years. Later Doug
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    May the Music Rock Their Souls
    good morning all my sisters & brothers, i hope u all get a few minutes this memorial weekend to remember those other sisters & brothers of ours who have perished or were maimed while in harms way. although we may disagree with the reasons of war these souls have paid the ultimate sacrifice and deserve>no demand our respect..."may the music rock their souls" stay safe and feel good!
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    SAW BOOBY AND RAT DOG SAT. IN ALBANY,SAW PHIL AND FRIENDS TUESDAY IN NYC,DANCED MY ASS OFF, BOTH OF THEM ARE ROCKIN IT, THE ONLY THING THAT WOULD BE BETER IS IF THEY GOT IT TOGETHER AND ALL PLAYED AS ONE BAND......BRING BACK THE GRATEFUL DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ONE WAY OR ANOTHER THIS DARKNESS GOT TO GIVE. JINGLE - FEW GOOD MEN MC - NEW YORK
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    Well, on October 12, i went
    Well, on October 12, i went on my first boat trip with my wonderful soulmate boyfriend. i caught 2 mahi and 2 wahoo! it was soooo cool! I think i got a my first job since having my daughter and moving away from my old job in a garden center that i loved in sept 2006. it's just the garden center at target. i hate the idea of working for a big corporation, but i have to learn florida plant life before i can move on to the big dogs. i'm going to volunteer at the everglades park in my freetime, to help with knowledge and experience for the mitigation company we hope to star next year. Also, if anyone knows about what types of permits, etc we need to run a mitigation company (um, forgive my lack of a better way to explain, but it's when you go into a residential or businuess property and 'fix' their mistakes of pulling out too many native plants & trees- or helping them to landscape a property w/out breaking the law by removing too much.). so, if anyone knows anthing about this, my bf is much more educated on the matter, but not sure yet about permits & requirements, etc, so i was gonna start doing some research while i'm still 'in-between' jobs. my 3rd boat i'm gonna float is that on november 1st, my baby girl will be 15 months! She was born August 1st, 2006 (i didn't even try, she just happened to come out that day!). i love her with all my heart, and i am damn proud that she's so smart and so very beautiful! happy un-birthday, samantha! Congrats to everyone for doing so many great things! peace & whatnots
  • Sunny G
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    Hal R, you're so awesome......just saw your post from Aug, so I'm a little late. You blew your horn, impressed the heck out of me then left me laughing. You remind me of Coyote a little bit......... "There is at least one fine and admirable quality in every person. Find it."
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    Blow the horn
    and if handy..."tap the tambourine". "The sun was screaming, "Hey you!".
  • Marshun
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    I read a book
    Finally got around to reading Jack Kerouac's "On the Road". I took my time and road along with Dean and Sal through the summer. There is just so much going on that a few pages would wear me out. Needed to pace myself with that crowd. I had a great time being a passenger on some outrageous cross-country trips. Met lots of cool people and stopped at some great places along the way. That was my bonus to myself for making it to 50 a couple weeks ago. Next up is Vonnegut's "Timequake". But I'm in no hurry now. "Where does the time go?"
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    thanks iz...
    It was late, it was a long day/week, and I took one look at that munged text, backed out and ran screaming from the keyboard.
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    editing for CC Joe
    is that how you wanted it to look? and dude, if I can blow *my* own horn, I have no doubt you can blow yours.
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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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best wishes to the happy couple! I'm starting to wonder if we need a wedding topic...
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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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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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I hope you and Steve have a grate life together :)
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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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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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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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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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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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are the allmighty rules you have to follow when raising a kid(believe me,mine is 20 now):-)(-:
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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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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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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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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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taking pigeons out of Scouts. Now I KNOW the Scouts have lost it!
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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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Sure he misses one here and there, but he's using the potty!
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Way to go Mom & Dad no more dipers :)
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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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the same thing to improve the 'aim' of my 3 sons! What a hoot!
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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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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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Thank you Grateful chef...sounds yummy!!
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Are you a restaurant chef or an indie artist?
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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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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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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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That is so cute ...I love it :) You made my day ...Thanks for sharing!!Peace, Gigi
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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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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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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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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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I checked out your photos, awesome!! So what are some of the benefits of drinking kombucha tea?
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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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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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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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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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good job nick keep swingin for the fences kid : )
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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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that's grate, Mom!! Congratulations to Nick!! peace.
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way to go nick