We're still digging out from the remodeling project, tedious, but liberating. Two customer service issues with Amazon and Alltel have taken their toll. As an Amazon merchant, we've had some issues regarding payment and communication and recently terminated our seller account. Amazon is difficult to do business with on the merchant level. After digging down deep for a phone number, I was connected to a rep in India and then transferred three times to someone who would "put a note in my … [Read more...] about Can’t Get No Satisfaction
Archives for July 2007
Clearing the Emotional Clutter Pt. 2
HOW TO FREE YOURSELF OF MEMORY CLUTTER * Realize that if you let go of an item, you do not let go of that person. People do not live on through material items. * Hold on to items that only bring back positive memories, not painful ones. * If there are items that encourage you to keep up a ritual based on grief, consider letting it go and focus on the positive instead. * Make sure your space has a great representation of the past but also leaves room for you to celebrate the present … [Read more...] about Clearing the Emotional Clutter Pt. 2
It’s Gettin’ Hot in Herrrrre- So Take Off All Your Clothes
By Sunita Menon, Gulfnews.com, Staff Reporter Published: July 25, 2007, 22:58 Dubai: A workers' accommodation has been turned into a virtual nudist colony. Many workers at the accommodation walk around the premises stark naked, much to the annoyance and embarrassment of other residents of the camp. Though the accommodation has air-conditioners, many workers walk around the premises wearing nothing after they get back to their accommodation from their work sites. A visit to the … [Read more...] about It’s Gettin’ Hot in Herrrrre- So Take Off All Your Clothes
Oscar the Accu-Kitty
Thanks to Chatter for introducing us to Oscar the Death Kitty. PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (AP) -- Oscar the cat seems to have an uncanny knack for predicting when nursing home patients are going to die, by curling up next to them during their final hours. His accuracy, observed in 25 cases, has led the staff to call family members once he has chosen someone. It usually means the patient has less than four hours to live. "He doesn't make too many mistakes. He seems to understand when … [Read more...] about Oscar the Accu-Kitty
Roadside Memorials
"Killed by a Line Drive" made me wonder, should the coaches wear batting helmets? Your call, but I'd put one on. We sit behind the net. I've seen a couple of fans take it in the teeth. Splintered bats careening into the stands. You're in the game. Keep your eye on the ball. Today's challenge for the road crews, Roadside Memorials. Several states have legislation governing roadside memorials and that number has doubled in the last five years. Location, location, location. Now … [Read more...] about Roadside Memorials