Daughters in My Kingdom Video

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Fwd: Christmas

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From: "Rose Woodbury" <woodberries@embarqmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 7, 2011 2:17:47 PM
Subject: Christmas

Christmas 2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition

As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes there is!

It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper?
Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber?

Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement.

Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates.

Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plunking down the Benjamins on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course.

There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.

How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy?

Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day.

My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.

OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.

Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre? Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.

Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip.

You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets so that China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about caring about US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine. THIS is the new American Christmas tradition.

Forward this to everyone on your mailing list -- post it to discussion groups -- throw up a post on Craigslist in the Rants and Raves section in your city -- send it to the editor of your local paper and radio stations, and TV news departments. This is a revolution of caring about each other, and isn't that what Christmas is about?

Blessings,

 

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Yard Salers Lookout

We are looking for some baby girl clothes between size 9-12 mo and 12-18 mo for the winter season including some warm sleepers. I've been checking yard sales, but I don't have time to check every week, so if any yard salers out there happen to see baby girl clothes over the next few weeks please call or text me with the address or cross streets at 403-6943 so I can see if they have what we are looking for.

Thanks,

Jeanine

Life Begins Each Morning

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From: Lili Lagan <lililagan@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 8:27 AM
Subject: Please post
To: Jeanine Gee <Gee.Jeanine@gmail.com>

Hi Jeanine!  I got this from another blog.  What wonderful thoughts.   Please post it.  Thanks.  Love, Lili

 

Well-behaved women rarely make history.  Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

Life Begins Each Morning
Whether one is twenty, forty, sixty or eighty;
whether one has succeeded, failed, or just
muddled along--Life Begins Each Morning!

Life is a day--this day. All past days are gone
beyond reviving. All days that still may come
are veiled in mystery. Each new day is Life, and
life begins anew with it.

Each night of life is a wall between today and
the past. Each morning is the open-door to a
new world--new vistas, new aims, new plans,
new thoughts.

The greatest fact in life is this, that it never is
too late to start again. Biography simply
overflows with inspiring examples of this truth.

However discouraging your days may have
been, keep this thought burning brightly in your
mind--Life Begins Each Morning!

L. M. Hodges

Fwd: Red Mt. Choir Concert Nov 18 & 19

Sisters this is a great community event that is well worth your time and money to support.

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From: "Red Mountain Music Company" <redmountainmusic@embarqmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 2, 2011 9:37:20 AM
Subject: Red Mt. Choir Concert Nov 18 & 19

Please forward this to your friends and family.  Join us for an evening of counting blessings that money can't buy!