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Gifts for my 25 wedding anniversary (to the same man). My beloved horse, Jackpot (it's also his birthday). 'Apple Blossom' Amarillus with their cheerful blooms. Life is good. Sigh.
04/29/2009
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Financial Sanity! Dave Ramsey has it going on and he will be discussing the current economy in a free event called Town Hall for Hope. Dave Ramsey is an author of books on personal finance and host of a radio program. Dave was a commercial Realtor who bankrupted himself, almost destroying his...
04/20/2009
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This is my 25 year old Jade plant. It has finally bloomed! I've waited all these years, not really expecting a bloom at all, let alone a multitude of them. The blooms appeared in the coldest stretch of winter while the earth was blanketed with snow. They lasted for many weeks. This is a photo ...
04/11/2009
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The winter of '08-'09 was a doozie, wasn't it? From snow in what is usually warm California and Georgia to ice storms blanketing the northeast I think that we have all had our fill of the ice and snow. In between the storms we had a delightful event in Plymouth, Michigan. That is the annual ...
03/06/2009
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First ever Blogging course approved for Con Ed in the United States! Ann Arbor, MI was the location of a much anticipated blogging event hosted by the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors. They were two back to back blog courses given by noted Blogger Lola Audu. Ms. Audu taught the lively group abou...
02/19/2009
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I’ve worked out a process for creating greeting cards on full 8½ by 11 paper using Microsoft Publisher. It is an easier and more flexible process than using the available templates. It is great for sending personal cards to friends and family. For clients, I still prefer the ease and professio...
02/16/2009
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Is it Possible to eat too much chocolate? Well, I intend to find out this Valentine’s Day at the Downtown Chelsea Chocolate Extravaganza. Trinh Pifer, owner of the Garden Mill, got the bright idea of organizing the extravaganza. And what an extravaganza! Over 30 Chelsea businesses and organ...
02/04/2009
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An American Opera The Greatest Pet Rescue Ever! That's the subtitle to Tom McPhee's documentary, An American Opera, which will be presented at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Thursday, January 29 at 8 p.m. This is an emotionally moving film about the official and unofficial efforts ...
01/28/2009