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Talk About Coming Out of the Closet

Add comment June 1st, 2008

A 58-year-old homeless woman was arrested on Friday in Japan for trespassing. She had been living in a man’s closet for over a year.

I know I don’t go into every room in my house every day, but how the heck could you have someone living in your closet for over a year and not notice them?

She was finally discovered when the homeowner noticed that food was missing and installed security cameras.

I have been toying with getting some IP cameras myself. Perhaps this will finally push me to get them. Who knows who might be living in my attic!

from yahoo news

Summertime Fun, Summertime Safety

Add comment May 28th, 2008

When the weather gets warmer and school’s out American’s head out to the waterways. Each year there are numerous accidents and even deaths caused by inexperienced boaters and in appropriate behavior on our nations waterways. Fortunately fatal boating accidents were down last year, but incidents of accidents, injuries and property damage were all up in 2007. It is not surprising to learn that this increase was due to operators not paying attention, careless and reckless behavior, speeding and alcohol use. One third of the accidents nationwide with a death involved were due to alcohol use. In Arizona alone 50% of the fatal boating accidents were alcohol related, unbelievable.

To reduce those numbers all it would take is a little common sense and some basic boating knowledge. Use your head when hitting the water. Why not check out someboating education online before heading to the dock? Above all avoid operating a boat under the influence you’ll be glad you played it safe. Boating while under the influence is just as illegal as it is while driving so why even chance it?

Arizona boating can offer lots of summertime fun if you simply follow the rules.

Send A Little Piece of Yourself

Add comment May 20th, 2008

Sending cards and letters is getting to be a lost art. Why not revive it by creating and sending personalized photo cards. You can use any image and create your own text on the inside too. Use pictures of your family, friends, pets anything that makes it your own.

I know, I know. You are thinking that sending photo cards is only for Christmas. Well guess what? It isn’t. You can send out them out any time. Use a photo from your wedding to create anniversary invitations, use a baby shot to announce your newborn’s arrival, take a picture of your kids and pets to use for everyday note cards, the possibilities are endless.

Are you looking for that perfect thank you note but can’t seem to find it? Why not make it yourself. Wedding season is coming up right? So here is a good idea for all those thank you notes you will need to be sending out. Get a picture of yourself at your shower or hen party or use your engagment photo then create your own unique message on the inside and outside of the card. All you need to do is add a little personal note before mailing out your unique, one of a kind wedding thank you notes. It might just be the only thank you note that your friends and family may actually keep or add to their scrapbooks.

Really the possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

Kelly McGillis Acting Teacher

1 comment May 18th, 2008

Kelly McGillis is slated to teach an acting class here in Reading at the Community School of Music and the Arts. According to Phylllis McLaughlin, executive director of the school, McGillis will teach an eight-week summer acting workshop.

The workshop will begin on June 18th and will run from 6pm to 9pm every Wednesday for eight weeks. Only 20 people will be able to benefit from Kelly’s acting expertise. The cost of the acting classes is about $400 per person.

The Community School of Music and the Arts was founded more than 50 years ago by Werner von Trapp of the von Trapp Family Singers. You know them as the family from the film The Sound of Music. Pretty cool, huh?

Just Tell Me Why This Site Is So Addictive

Add comment May 11th, 2008

I just found a fun site where you can post your point of view on many topics in a very unique way. Just Tell Me Why offers up dichotomies to be solved by the general public (that’s me and you). There are lots of hot topics to choose from entertainment to politics.

Stop by JustTellMeWhy.com today to voice your opinion on The Simpson vs Family Guy or Coke vs Pepsi. They’ll even listen to your ideas too so if you don’t see a topic you’d like to talk about on the site just drop them a note and request it.

Believe me once you get started telling people why you might not be able to stop. This site is very addicting.

Football, Baseball, and Basketball Oh My

Add comment May 8th, 2008

Sports. Some of us hate them and some of us love them. I fall on the hate them end of that scale. But I am surrounded by fans so I see more than my fair share of sports without even wanting to.

At least I am luckier than most as I only have football to deal with and not the full gambit of the sports world. So if you’re the better half of a sports nut tell them about AddictSports.com. It is a one stop site for sports forums, football picks, fantasy sports and more.

How Hard is it to Turn on That Turn Signal

Add comment March 1st, 2008

Turn signals, know what they are? Seems most people on the road these days have forgotten. Just a little reminder folks the turn signal is the lever on the left-hand side of your steering wheel that moves up and down. It turns on the flashing lights on either side of the car.

Lights that are to be used to signal other drivers of your intent to make a turn, change lanes or even merge, I believe you were instructed on how to use them when learning how to drive, but some where along the way apparently the world forgot how to use them.

The worst offenders are the people who need to warn us the most. I swear I am witness to at least five or six aggressive drivers weaving in and out of traffic, crossing over three lines lanes, or abruptly turning all without a turn signal. Maybe these people should all be given warning signs for their cars so we know what to expect. I am sure there is a store out there somewhere with an Aggressive Driver On Board sign.

Nothing like getting cut off by a jerk that doesn’t use his turn signal. A little heads up that you want my spot on the roadway would be nice.

I was cut off today by a Gertrude Hawk’s chocolate truck, not only are their drivers sucky so are their chocolates.

Okay, that is a little harsh. Their Chocolates are fine, but when you compare them to Asher’s Chocolates Asher’s wins hands down.

What is a Big Ass Fan

Add comment January 18th, 2008

When I first heard of big ass fans I thought of football, but no it is not about that fat guy in the yellow and green paint we see at all the games. Big Ass Fans is actually a manufacturer of Industrial Ceiling Fans. These fans are huge. They have to be as they are made to move huge amounts of air around in big warehouses. Any industrial setting should have these to keep the air flow moving. Your employees will thank you.

Brought to you by BigAssFans.com

Hunter Dan What A Man

1 comment January 15th, 2008

Hunter Dan is the all American action figure. Or maybe I should say he is the all American redneck action figure (only thing he is missing is the beer can and the mullet). There are several varieties of the Hunter Dan action figure to meet the needs of any would be animal killer. He even has a girl friend Hunter Ann.

Choose from the Archery or Rifle Hunter Dan or Hunter Ann each 8” figure comes with all the accessories one needs while out in the field tracking down that trophy buck. (You can even buy accessory animals for Dan to kill.)

Also available is Duck Hunter Dan, Bass Angler Dan, Elk Hunter Dan, Goose Hunter Dan and Turkey Hunter Dan.

But don’t forget to get him is faith black lab, Hank.

Watch out for the occasional hunting accident as my Hunter Dan has two right feet!

Dry Clean Your Hair

Add comment January 15th, 2008

It never ceases to amaze me at how far science can take us. Now you can dry clean your hair with Salon Grafix’s Dry Shampoo line This is perfect for people on the go or for use between your normal washing. When I was in the hospital I had a similar product to use since I could not take a shower and I thought how great this would be if you could find this out in the real world. Well guess what you can at SalonGrafix.com. And this is not just any shampoo either. You color match your hair to revitalize and cleanse on the go.

It brushes out easily leaving your hair clean without any white or oily residue. All you get is clean, shiny hair. What more could you ask for when you’re in a hurry?

Running late for work or never made it home the night before? Make sure you have some dry shampoo stashed in the office for just those types of emergencies. And speaking of emergencies what about at home when the electricity goes out and you still need to look good for work or a date. Better get another bottle for the home. And don’t forget to pack some if you are going to be roughing it. Who wants to wash their hair in a freezing cold stream? Not me that’s for sure.