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Big Things Start Small

"... imagine what you can do in your own little way. If you just trust in yourself and do something small in a little way, it can really change the world."

—Hafsat Abiola

 

Red Friday - August 29

As part of a hero's homecoming celebration, Girl Scouts from across eastern Massachusetts welcome home Airmen June 27 from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. Earlier this year, hundreds of Girl Scouts delivered about 10,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to send to deployed military around the world.

Cute Overload

Got this from our friend, Cathy; it's the most adorable video I've seen in a long time. I thought you could use a like a little break in all the political blah blah blah about now... so enjoy.

Now That's a Supporter!

I'm surfacing for a minute to check in. I'm between 2 major projects and have had trouble juggling my schedule to find yet another new normal. (I think this is the 3rd one this year.)  A lot of little things have slipped through the cracks lately too, like noticing the funny stuff that happens every day. I saw something Saturday that made me laugh out loud, so I had to post. Mitch and I were sitting in traffic waiting for the light to change. In front of us was an Audi sporting a couple of Obama bumper stickers. I have been trying my darnedest to ignor politics this year, so I tuned it out. Oh, I will go to the polls and vote in November, but I'm less than thrilled with the choices this go-around.

Mitch started to laugh and said, "Look at that!"

"What?" I said.

"That guy's bumper stickers. He taped them to the back glass! Now, there's a die hard supporter!"

I looked again. Sure enough, the bumper stickers were taped to the back glass... it was a sloppy job, too.

"That's not a very convincing endorsement," I said. "Why'd he even bother?"

I thought about that car tonight as I watched Democrat Convention coverage. Poor dumb guy. That wimpy act will get him equal grief from McCain enthusiasts and committed Obama fans alike.

It was the funniest thing I've seen this political season since coverage of Obama's visit to Springfield was interrupted by the great turkey round-up on I-44. So, I had to share. Have a great week!

Pay Attention

"All the wild world is beautiful, and it matters but little where we go, to highlands or lowlands, woods or plains ... so universally true is this, the spot where we chance to be always seems the best ..."

—John Muir

Red Friday - August 22

Whiskey relaxes with his handler Tech. Sgt. Chris Beavers June 24 at Royal Air Force Feltwell, England. Whiskey is retiring as an explosive protection military working dog because of medical reasons after serving more than six years at RAF Lakenheath, England. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Perry Aston)

Lions and Tigers and Bears

At the moment, I am hip-deep in alligators and gearing up for yet another big project that will take a lot of time. I would love to give you details, but we're not there yet. I'll fill you in as soon as I can. Suffice it to say, I am not waxing very witty at the moment. Or even inspiring. Thank goodness I found this little clip by Phyliss Tickle over in the New Morning Library. I hope you find it as encouraging as I did.

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David's Big Day

Today my little brother turns 49. Hey, it's just a number. For this momentous occasion, I thought he'd enjoy this Bugs Bunny cartoon. It's one of my all-time favorites. Happy Birthday, Little Bro!

P.S. This is your present. LOL

Time Out

"Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."

—Guillaume Apollinaire

Red Friday - August 15

U.S. Air Force Academy basic cadets dunk their training rifles and helmets after completing the assault course July 16 at the Jacks Valley training area near Colorado Springs, Colo., during the field training portion of basic training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dave Ahlschwede)