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1) Joan, my primary caregiver, has a granddaughter Emily, who is six. This morning Stacy, Joan's husband, sent me pictures of Emily's dolls, which gave me hope for the next generation. In Emily's collection were both white and black dolls. (Emily is white.) Now when I was a kid, the dolls I carted around were my favorites. I hope that's true for Emily 'cause if it is ... Well, you can figure out where I'm going and putting it into words might sound maudlin. But I do have hope.
2) No look at the future in this one; I just found it interesting. I saw a doctor this morning, and he had a medical student following him around. He left to check something, and she noticed I had a book. She asked if I read a lot and she said I did. She said she read a lot, too. I asked her what types of books she read. "Christian," she said. I looked away and clenched my teeth to keep from saying, "Bought into that, huh?" Then I thought she might be a Scoutgal kind of Christian and was glad I hadn't said it. Thankfully the doctor-to-be had changed the subject. Maybe I hadn't been as subtle as I thought.
Anyway--two events. There they be.
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Currently reading: Best American Mystery Stories edited by Lee Child and Otto Penzler. AARGH!
Bad move when looking for info, good move when looking for pr0n.
explain please, the internet will only provide what its got lots of.
The camera person cut off my balloons but you can see the strings. That's me many years ago. Ultimate balloon girl! Real sexy, huh?
This was my competition (I ALWAYS sold more than her though! ). This photo best shows what a balloon girl is.
Sorry to disappoint you Schlack and sorry the photos weren't clearer. I don't have a scanner and had to photograph the photographs. Needless to say, they are old.
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain."
"The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use the words." (Philip K.Dick)
Donchya just hate it when your balloons get cut off? Thanks for sharing the pix, Olyve! Not surprised you beat out the competition. Look at that smile!
And I'm glad you liked the video. He's sweet, isn't he?
Martha...I agree. Two interesting events.
The way I see it, it's the people who think they're Christians but who really aren't that are the problem. They make up their own rules...or follow rules that someone else made up that don't match the original teachings.
Sans distortion, Christianity is completely harmless...and if followed correctly, would make the world a better, more peaceful place. Doesn't generally happen, though.
"Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not himself find peace." ...Albert Schweitzer
The way I see it, it's the people who think they're Christians but who really aren't that are the problem. They make up their own rules...or follow rules that someone else made up that don't match the original teachings.
Sans distortion, Christianity is completely harmless...and if followed correctly, would make the world a better, more peaceful place. Doesn't generally happen, though.
Amen. I have the grandchild. Today also a Portuguese lesson. Have a great day! I'm getting over the mother of all colds.
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). This photo best shows what a balloon girl is. 
Thanks for sharing the pix, Olyve! Not surprised you beat out the competition. Look at that smile! 
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