Posted on July 14th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
Typical crossed wires.
Raindrop likes to snooze in the chair on our porch.
It’s one of her favorite summer activities.
Especially during the day when other dogs are in their houses.
It’s a lazy way to pass the time.
Today two college guys walked up to flyer our porch.
They didn’t see Raindrop.
They were loud in their approach.
And woke her.
Raindrop [...]
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Posted on July 12th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
Look at me!
What do you do on a beautiful summer afternoon?
We attended the Michigan Elvisfest.
Never gone before.
Was 10 miles from our house.
It was non-stop Elvis songs performed by impersonators on the main stage.
Everywhere we turned we saw more Elvises. (Elvi?)
Did you know you there are 100s of ways to wear Elvis clothes?
And all [...]
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Posted on July 9th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
Do you know?
Today I got another email from an association I belong to.
Generic in nature.
Asking me to help.
They want me to recruit members for them.
They give me three reasons why I should do it.
To give back to the community
Gain visibility.
Get recognition.
Give back to community is biggest push.
It’s kissing cousin to “Do the right thing.”
Which [...]
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Posted on July 8th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
HINT: Photo was taken this morning.
At the start of the Motor City Mile Swim for the Cure.
An open water swim held at Belle Isle Beach.
A public beach located in the center of Detroit, MI.
Guesses anyone?
Makes me think of chapter leaders…what do you see when you really look around the room at your chapter meetings?
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Posted on July 7th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
Makes my life easier!
Today the mailman brought me another story to share.
This time the culprit is a newsletter.
From a program I was involved in a few years ago.
And have not heard from since.
The newsletter itself is not bad.
A single, double-sided piece of paper.
It’s a quick read.
And includes coupons.
However, I have no idea what it talks [...]
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Posted on July 6th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
Say what?
I received a gold-plated pin nested in a blue-velvet jewelry box in today’s mail.
For my volunteer efforts.
Recognizing my “many hours of dedicated service.”
Helping out so many people.
Sounds nice - so what’s my problem?
I have no idea why I got the pin.
It’s a major organization in Ann Arbor.
Thanking me for TWO YEARS of service!
I may have helped [...]
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Posted on July 2nd, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
I miss her.
Raindrop is at Camp Grandma this week.
Raindrop’s deathly afraid of fireworks.
They started going off last weekend in our neighborhood.
My parents live in a less explosive area.
I didn’t realize how much I would miss Raindrop.
Sure, she sits and stares at me when I work from home.
And we have early morning negotiations.
(She lets me [...]
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Posted on July 1st, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
It’s too soon.
Yesterday I got a 2010 calendar in the mail.
A giveaway from a nonprofit.
To make me feel indebted.
So I would send a donation.
But here’s the thing…
It’s barely half way through the year.
I’m not past fireworks yet.
Definitely not thinking 2010 details.
Plus let’s talk about the calendar…
Sure the photos are pretty.
But I don’t use a [...]
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