Sherwood Forest Faire – Medieval Renaissance Park in Lost Pines between Austin and Houston.

The inaugual event is going to be about 35 miles west of Austin, off of Hwy 290 in the McDade area, from September 24-25, 2011.  More events also planned from February 11th – April 1st, 2012. This should all be very interesting place to explore.  The hard economic times certainly lend itself to a need [...]

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Jamie Oliver – A Hero in the American Public School Cafeteria System

Jamie Olive is my hero.  Last year, when he came to the United States and make a debut in the small, sleepy town in West Virginia, he clearly made an impact and difference in their lives. This year, he might have taken on more than he could chew by tackling the enormous Los Angeles Community. [...]

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SoulNeeds Beta – Dashboard – txbluebonnet

One of the most creative and latest/greatest social sites being placed out on the world wide web recently is a site called, Soul Needs! It really works on getting to know people for their wholesome goodness, as well as a place for each and every person to come and explore fitness by way of the [...]

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DJ Devine is on Air??? Do what??? lol…

Was it four weeks of DJing that just passed? Am I really on my 5th week of DJing now??? Wow!!!! It hardly seems that soooo much time as passed when I am having sooo much fun learning about the world of DJing. So many good things are happening.  I am having musicians wanting me to [...]

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LIST — *Valentine Candy Heart Comments*

1.  Be Mine 2.  Love is Sweet 3.  Charm Me 4.  Love Letter 5.  Sweet Home 6.  I <3 You 7.  Marry Me 8.  Love Story 9.  Sweet Talk 10.  Best Friends What is your favorite saying on the candy hearts?????  (It doesn’t have to be from one of the above mentioned in the list.)

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Well, first off, I am going to have to learn a bit more about it before becoming an Internet DJ — lol…

One of the social sites that I go to has some lounges. They are pretty fun to get lost in, chat a bit, and listen to tunes from all eras (depending on the lounge that you are lounging around in). There is one that I have been checking out lately and the owner has offered [...]

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I believe — do you???

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May we all feel changes for 2008,

unlike our favorite chickens! lol…

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As Allergy Ridden as I am….

I sure feel like Heathcliff — excepting it has been ongoing for the past couple of weeks…and, I suspect, it isn’t going away anytime soon.  I saw something big, black and furry scurry aross the ditch along the roadway on the way into work tonight — it could have been a skunk that sprayed me [...]

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Merry Christmas!!

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As Families Grow and Expand,

so do the family traditions. It is time for my daughter to develop new traditions with her new family with the onset of their baby girl this past June.  They are quickly learning how to adjust to meeting each sides’ family to continue Christmas family traditions. Because I have to work today and tomorrow, I [...]

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Old Fashioned Caroling???

Gone seem to be the days when the neighbors would gather at someone’s home, practice some caroling songs that they would be singing, have hot chocolate and goodies to warm themselves up, put on their scarves and mittens, and head out the door to sing from house to house in their neighborhood.  Why would that [...]

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Evolution of a Snowman???

lol.. Like we here in Texas are going to know too much about this…. Even if we are going to get the opportunity to build a small one, it is gone within hours of building one — not days/weeks/months!! lol…

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A Naughty Balloon: Good Grief!

What happend to the giving of the lump of coal in the stocking??? Can you imagine the psychiatrist bill in overcoming a child’s potential emotional impact from being degraded and humiliated by carrying a balloon marked “Naughty!”???  Of course, on the other hand, if the child deserved it though, is it good to hold them [...]

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How Do You Become a Shopping Mall Santa?

OMG…. just perusing Slate.com and came across a “recycled article” that is republished to make it a new article on Monday, December 17th called, “How to be a shopping-mall Santa”, which is indeed a very thorough article about Shopping Mall Santas. It brought a smile to my face and a rush of memories as I [...]

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Okay… so, it has been a few weeks since I had checked my MySpace comments…

but when I checked it tonight, I found this Sesame Street cartoon in relation to Thanksgiving.  I know, it is SOOOO wrong! Poor Big Bird!

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Chris Taylor: Stay Wild…

Congrats, Chris, on your new marriage…. [YouTube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaH4iJVdcPU] See Chris’ page on MySpace — http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=54285664

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Maybe a change of uniforms is necessary???

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Christmas Elf Annoyances??

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Okay…. so 5 books a month hasn’t been accomplished…

to distribute and promote the Bookcrossings concept; however, I am seriously thinking about introducing these books on eBay as well. Do you think people would buy these on eBay???? See more progress on: Distribute five books a month via Bookcrossings program

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“It’s Called Christmas with a Capital C” by Go Fish!

It’s about time… bring back the jingle and the jangle back into Christmas!! Make us proud of our beliefs…not having to hide them like many countries have to do in their countries.  After all, being proud of our beliefs and not having to hide our thoughts, dreams, and ambitions is part of what make Americans [...]

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While everything comes to a standstill during the holidays,

it is oftentimes that the social service industry is often at its busiest of times. Pet sitters are needed for the pets while folks go on trips to visit relatives during the holidays. Babysitters are needed so that the adults can go to their fabulously rocking, cheery holiday celebrations or just for some hassle free [...]

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PBS Sprout – a New Jolly Green Giant???

No, I know.  Jolly Green Giant and Sprout are generally the animated characters associated with the line of vegetables that you see in your grocers’ aisles for many, many years and years throughout the past decades upon decades. Today, though, while driving from home to a meeting this afternoon, I heard that they are advocating [...]

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Did you remember to set your clocks back on Sunday? lol….

  Seriously, I wish it were ever that simple!! LOL!!!  

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Good Morning, Monday!! … lol ….

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Way to go, Longhorns!! :D

This is just in….. Final: Horns come back to defeat Oklahoma State 38-35 Saturday, November 3, 2007, 06:13 PM STILLWATER, Okla. — Big leads are never safe when Oklahoma State plays Texas. On Saturday, the Cowboys built a three-touchdown lead, only to see the Longhorns come back and win on the game’s final play. Ryan [...]

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Would you do this for a thrill seeking moment???

[YouTube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afr43HrG26o]

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Who Says Big Boys Don’t Cry??? lol…

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Amazing Painter at it Again! Firefighter Omage!!

[YouTube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZFkZiwMLZ4]

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Internet Dating and Dating Applications???

I know that whenever I have even considered dating anyone from a distance, especially that I have initially met off of the internet, I have sent them no less than 100 questions to complete. In some instances, it has been much longer than that — just short of actually running a background check. Here is [...]

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How Much are YOU Getting Paid to Blog???

Yuwie is quickly becoming a phenomena of this day and age.  There are many social sites out there, and there are many blogging sites out there…. but, what if you could truly do both…. and make money!!! Yikes, can it really be true??? Yes… Just check this out for yourself and Click Here>>>> for more [...]

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Savage Chicken on Pranks!

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Longhorn Triathlon — premptor to USA Halfmax Triathlon Championship in MO in Sept 2008

OMG — what a good event this Sunday, October 7, 2007, benefiting CASA and Hope Alliance!! Check out the web page for the Longhorn Half-Iron Triathlon for more details!!

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Geico’s Caveman Meets The View!!!

[YouTube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx9vW6lHDqY] OMG! Did he just say Neil Diamond??? lol…

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Is this Canada???

[YouTube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0IQNwZ-zsI]  [YouTube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-LzM9fMS-0] What is it that Toronto really represents???

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Amazing Reinvented Technology!!

[YouTube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg7fVMiwCvY]

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Savage Chicken – Animation Debut!!

[YouTube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXKGVuoHzvk]  Click here>>> for some behind the scenes information about the making of this video for the video contest!!!

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When is a kiss more than a kiss???

Are they not the cutest??? lol… Disclaimer: The photo isn’t one of mine, but one sent via email……

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Your Chill Zone

Great businesses often start from being frustrated from others not necessarily meeting your own needs.  A friend’s husband has started this Your Chill Zone site as an alternate to MySpace in a sense, although not as populated. Please go check it out sometime and let them know what you think; the more feedback he can [...]

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The Painter – Definitely Worth Checking Out!! :D

[YouTube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIJtKxdRQzY]

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You suspect your cats being up to no good?

Well, if you are like this guy, you can creat a webcam for your cat to see “just where does he go” when he goes out and play—See Mr. Lee’s Catcam. It is hilarious to see just where all this cat does go on his adventures outdoors. Be sure to look down at bottom of [...]

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International Wine Cellars: Fire-Grilled Personal Pizza Recipe! :)

Ingredients Your favorite pizza dough or 1-2 frozen Rhodes white loaves, follow rising instructions and then separate each loaf into 2-3 pieces (depending on how big you want your pizzas to be) Toppings: Hard cheese: Asiago, Romano, Parmesan, Reggiano Mild cheeses: Mozarella or Monterey Jack or Feta Grilled portabello mushrooms Fresh basil leaves Sliced Kalamatta [...]

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Mr. Bean on Elementary Dating Guidelines…

Mr. Bean can be absolutely hilarious… Enjoy!! [YouTube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luBbtOoVOKU] For more bits of laughter, check out my HUMOR MEDICINE tab….

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Photography daytrips…

can be quite interesting. I haven’t really done it in a while (since my Annual Bluebonnet Daytrip this past spring), excepting for some time I took in taking an off the beaten path way to an out of town meeting that I had earlier this month. (If I can’t make time for a daytrip, I [...]

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Where is Jeff Foxworthy….

because these folks certainly need a “stupid” sign made for them…. [YouTube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqLIQa05uLY]

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Faraday’s Response!!!!

I am soooo excited that I got a wonderful response from Faraday’s Kitchen Store when I inquired whether or not they had some cheese making kits there and if they had considered offering some cheese making classes in the future. Be sure to also contact them if you are interested so that we might get [...]

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6 year old Conny even amazes Simon!

[YouTube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En0A8KGMgq8]

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Lol… my horoscope for today???

Here is your Work Horoscope for Tuesday, June 12: The weather forecast didn’t say so, but you’re experiencing a serious brainstorm today, with all the flashes of brilliant ideas that entails. Your enthusiasm and electricity turn you into a natural leader. Funny.  I wonder if that also means that I am going to ace my [...]

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Scotch Tape Art???

Can you believe these are made from ordinary scotch tape???? For more things exuding a sense of humor, check out more under my tab HUMOR MEDICINE!

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How would you like to be known as “LAME”???

Visited some family in San Antonio this past weekend. Some of them told me that, like Austin has the phrase of “Keep Austin Weird”, San Antonio has adopted the phrase, “Keep San Antonio Lame”! What the heck???

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“Thousand Hand …” Dance

This was forwarded once again to me in an email, but I thought I would share it with my readers of my blogsite.  You have to see it to believe it because it is sooo beautifully well done.    www.suoitumedia3.net/Video/thousandhandguanyin.wmv There is an awesome dance, called the Thousand-Hand Guanyin, that is making the rounds across the [...]

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A Bit of Creativity at HEB???

I missed out on the beginning of the contests, but this was a great outlet for YouTubers who are creative in the mind and soul…. HEB Commercial Contest — Go check it out!  Some very creative submissions are here! and, for those who love to write…. HEB Scriptwriting Contest — Be sure to check this [...]

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Cheddar Vision TV :D

Everyone is getting in on the web cam thing these days, even a cheddar cheese factory in Germany (West Country Farmhouse Cheesemakers) that has set up a web cam in their shed to watch the mold grow on some cheese, which is a process that helps the cheese to age to perfection. YouTube has taken [...]

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Happy Birthday, Shane????

How many ways can you say “Happy Birthday” to an eight year old who is also a cancer patient??? Received this in the email today.  It has a direct link, too, to his site encouraging everyone to massively cooperate and send this young guy a means to get his wish for breaking the Guiness World [...]

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May 16, 2007 — A Livestrong Yellow Day???

Heard it so on the news, but I couldn’t find any support of the story linked on their sites; didn’t find it supported on the official Lance Armstrong website as well — at least, initially!! I’ll continue to look for support of the news announcement on the news sites….   In the meantime, though, I [...]

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Tyra Banks’ “So What” Campaign Continues…

Tyra Banks continues her “So What!” Campaign by having a Belly Brigade, which aired on April 26, 2007. I missed that showing, but enjoyed seeing it re-ran tonight on the television. If you missed it, certainly it awe inspiring to anyone who feels like they have some flaws that they are not proud of; and, [...]

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If you have ever been to a thrift store…

you know the excitement that can be had like Terri Horton had when she possibly found a Jackson Pollock masterpiece, as shared in 60 Minutes’ posting entitled, “A Thrift-Shop Jackson Pollock Masterpiece?  Ex-Trucker Claims She Scored a Multimillion-Dollar Painting for $5″. CBS 60 Minutes did an excerpt on this story on tonight’s 60 Minutes show [...]

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March 15th, 2007 – Gas Out Day Misgivings?

A friend of mine from Canada sent this to me… Imagine the effect (if it would really work): “Our gas went up this week to about $5.00 gallon for regular. So I won’t pump gas on the 15th NO GAS…On May 15th 2007 Don’t pump gas on MAY 15th In April 1997, there was a [...]

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Humor Medicine

Laughter can be the best medicine as is often told. Once, when I had a case of pneumonia, my doctor exhibited humor as best he could. One day, he flew into the bed areas with his white doctor’s coat spread out like he was flying in with a white cape — a super doctor to [...]

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Fiona’s Favorite

Wasn’t able to locate a picture of the newest M&M candy package sporting OGRE-SIZED Peanut M&Ms that are touted to be Fiona’s Favorite!  All the M&Ms in the new package were yellow and green – and, were HUGE!! Just in time for the new Shrek 3 coming out.  Check out the BOGO displays in your [...]

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Texas & Rattlesnakes!

It is so not so unusual of story to hear about rattlesnakes this time of year. People get used to walking around, especially in the recent colder days where folks are not generally out and about walking in the woods, etc., and not seeing very many of the snakes out and about. Oftentimes, it isn’t [...]

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You – In spite of time and distance!

“Look at time and distance as the essence of the understanding in realizing how price-less it is to have you”. ~Ronald Johnston

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Alec Baldwin’s Blunder

Seems like a lot of folks are blundering fools these days.  Donald Trump and his spats with Rosie O’Donnell, Imus with his unwarranted remarks about a women’s basketball team, and now Alec Baldwin’s comments about his daughter! We often speak frankly to our children and tell them what everyone else may walk on eggshells to [...]

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Sensational Horse Performance

I can’t say that I have seen quite anything like this before. If you enjoy watching horse shows, you will certainly be amazed by this. This is amazing stuff. This video is of Andreas Helgstrand and his 9 year-old mare, Matinee, at the World Equestrian Games. It is the Musical Freestyle Dressage competition, and they [...]

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