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Entries for December, 2008

Keepsakes from childhood

This teddy bear has a tag dated 1975. It was the first stuffed animal in our daughter’s crib (born 1976). She has kept it these many years. Checking eBay, the same Fisher-Price Teddy Bear sells for $50. We paid less than that, but if you had one of these as a child and would like [...]

Cheating Why Do People Do It?

There are different reasons why women and men cheat, but it basically boils down to the same, ego.  When one’s ego has taken a hit some people fail to communicate this to each other and instead seek others to fill the void which is never the right answer.  If you believe you have a cheating [...]

Let’s Start A Weight Loss Program

I am currently 25 pounds over ideal weight for my body type and height.  The holidays are over and I am going to get rid of this extra “baggage.”  I have tried Weight Watchers before and it worked but there is a lot of “tracking” involved.  Weight loss is a lifestyle change it is said.  [...]

Olive Garden-Not So High Class More So So

My boyfriend and I went to dinner and a movie on Friday.  We went to Olive Garden and we saw “Yes Man with Jim Carey.”  He suggested I call ahead and get an average wait time from Olive Garden.  Our general rule of thumb is if it’s going to be more than 15 minutes we go [...]

Talking To The Phone Company

It’s odd how many times I have had to call the phone company and did not get very pleasant results.  It seems the reps take it personally when they are asked to assist you.  They can seem to treat customers as if they do not deserve assistance.  Wether the customer is asking for help with [...]

Bob McGrath before Sesame Street

One of the main “live” characters on the children’s TV series, Sesame Street, was Bob McGrath. McGrath is seen here in one of his earliest appearances on “Sing Along With Mitch”, which aired from 1961-1964. Mitchell William Miller (born July 4, 1911) is an American musician, singer, conductor, record producer, A&R man and record company [...]