'Roid Week 2008 Collage

This is a collage of all my polaroid photos I took for the Flickr group 'Roid Week 08.

Free Krispy Kreme Doughnut on Election Day if Wearing "I Voted" Sticker

Copied and Pasted from an email I received:

"On Election Day, Nov. 4, 2008, participating Krispy Kreme stores will be offering a free star-shaped doughnut, with white icing and red, white and blue sprinkles, to each customer wearing an "I Voted" sticker. While voters may not always agree on the best candidate to win, each voter can agree on one thing: Celebrating one of America’s most coveted constitutional rights can be oh-so sweet.

The star-shaped treats are made from Krispy Kreme’s signature, yeast-raised dough, and will be available only on Nov. 4th. This promotion is good for one doughnut per customer. Select stores may offer yeast-raised doughnuts in the standard circle shape, but still decorated with white icing and red, white and blue sprinkles.

Please call your local Krispy Kreme store now to find out if they are participating."

I don't know how/if absentee ballot voters get one :(

P.S. If you would like to receive emails notifying you of such important events, sign up to be a "Friends of Krispy Kreme" here: http://krispykreme.qm4.net/members/UpdateProfile.aspx?Action=Subscribe

Can’t Make it to the Polls? Request Absentee Ballot by Nov. 1

As a registered voter, you may obtain an absentee ballot if you are over age 60, unable to attend the polls for physical or religious reasons or expecting to be out of town. Voters who wish to receive their absentee ballot by mail have until 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 to submit their absentee ballot application to their city of township clerk.

Voter turnout is expected to be high for the November 4th election. Last week, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land said that a record number of Michigan residents – 7.47 million -– have registered to vote, representing nearly 98 percent of the voting age population. Voters will be asked to present photo ID at the polls, such as a Michigan driver's license or identification card. Visit the Michigan Voter Information Center at www.Michigan.gov/vote for information on absentee ballots and Michigan's voter identification law.

Welcome to the Jungle

source: MTV Music

Election Day is Coming - Next Tuesday - Don't Forget to Vote!

I personally felt the need for change so strongly that I persuaded my Mother-In-Law to register to vote. She's 70 years old and had never registered before. She always follows politics and usually has a strong opinion...but she never voted.

So I told her that if she feels so strongly against one candidate that she should vote...or otherwise her opinion doesn't matter. She can't complain if she doesn't do something about it.

I feel good about it...and I'm proud of her:)

Check out your Michigan ballots at MiVote:
http://www.mivote.org/page.php?page=3

Put in your name as it appears on your voter registration card; then your city, a screen will pop up with links - one will be to preview your local precinct's ballot.

Free Taco on Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Why? Because a base was stolen in the 2008 MLB World Series…so now America gets a FREE taco!

If you’re in the Downriver area that day between 2pm and 6pm run on down to the Taco Bell/Pizza Hut at 12260 Fort Street in Southgate, MI.

To get one (1) free Crunchy Seasoned Beef Taco.

http://www.tacobell.com/stealabasestealataco/

http://www.tacobell.com/pr/stealabasestealataco/

I Don't Have to Worry Anymore About Making Mr Blackwell's Worst Dressed List

According to this article in the New York Times, he died. He was 86 years old. He will be missed...by some folks anyway...here's the link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/21/fashion/21blackwell.html?_r=1&ref=fashion&oref=slogin

Thank You Tim Gunn

Tim Gunn’s 10 Essential Wardrobe Items for Women

The Ten Elements are mostly classic pieces, but what's important is whether they fit you properly, are not outdated, and bring out your best features. The following is the shopping list of Tim Gunn's 10 essential items. If you want to know more check out Tim Gunn’s book, A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style or watch his show on Bravo.

1. Basic Black Dress - Often called the "Little Black Dress".
2. Trench Coat – Stick to the classic cut and colors; avoid “fads”.
3. Dress Pants - Black would probably be the best bet since it is is flattering on all figures and goes with just about everything.
4. Classic White Shirt - Find one that works best to maximize you best attributes and minimizes your trouble spots.
5. Jeans - Everyone should have a pair that fits great and are flattering to their body style.
6. Any Occasion Top (fka Cashmere Sweater) – It should make you look great and look good under a jacket and also move easily into after work.
7. Skirt – Stick to classic styles and colors. Fit the style to best flatter your body style.
8. Daytime Dress - Stick to classic styles and colors. Fit the style to best flatter your body style.
9. Jacket/Blazer - Find one with a proper, fitted shape. It should accent the hourglass curve at your waist. It should coordinate with the skirt , dress pants, white shirt and the jeans.
10. Sweatsuit Alternative – It should be made of a comfortable fabric that you could wear everyday. It could be khakis, cords, a cotton dress, or more. Something that you could go shopping or walking the dog in.
    

Allow yourself one indulgent trendy item.

Use this list as a guide to forming your basic wardrobe. Jazz it up by trying new styles, colors, or accessories: purses, shoes, and jewelry.

Proportion - Silhouette – Fit

Think of your body in thirds

Sunday Morning

Yum! Enjoying the fruits of my labor.

I found the recipe on cook.com. It's a box of yellow cake mix. I used the Pillsbury Reduced Sugar, prepared as directed on the box, except use the pineapple juice drained from the can of pineapples instead of all water. If it's not enough add water to bring it up to what's required.

I Screwed Up!

I screwed up and forgot it was Sweetest Day today...I didn't even get my husband a card...of course he remembered and bought me one.

So to make it up to him I baked him this pineapple upside down cake.

Sweets for my Sweetie on Sweetest Day. Happy Sweetest Day, Dear!

Gifts From Our Grandfathers

The birdhouses were made by my husband’s father for each of our kids; for a short period of time he went thru a “building things out of wood” period. He built several birdhouses, little step stools, hammers, doll houses, toy boxes and swings for the kids.

The cabin is one of about 35 that my grandfather built. He used to always whittle using cedar wood and a sharp pocket knife…he would never really make anything, just slice away slivers of wood. I guess it was his way of relaxing or passing time. The only time he got creative with it, well actually became obsessed with it, was when he made these log cabins. During 1977 & 1978, months before he died he cranked out enough of these little wooden cabins so that every one of his grandchildren got one to remember him by when he died. I love mine and think of him every time I look at it.

Neither grandfather was great in their execution of their craft but they were fantastic in their presentation of love…they should provide our kids with great memories and serve as family heirlooms which they can pass down to their children.

Recipes I Cooked Today

Since today was Columbus Day, I had the day off from work....I'll celebrate just about anything if I get time off from work...anyways I had been browsing the internet a couple of days ago and came up with a couple of recipes I wanted to try, so today I tried them. They are listed below...

Speedy No-Knead Bread
Published: October 8, 2008 in the New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/08/dining/081mrex.html?partner=permalink&exprod=permalink


Raisin-Zucchini Spice Cupcakes
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Raisin-Zucchini-Spice-Cupcakes.aspx

A Class Divided

My grand-daughter Alyssa

I was recently involved in a discussion on the beauty of blue eyes in someone's flickr photo stream. It reminded me of this wonderful documentary of a social experiment that Jane Elliot, a third grade teacher, performed on her third grade class in 1968, the day after Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated. You can watch the full documentary through a link on the PBS web site link below:

www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/divided/