January 2011 | Miki's Hope

This is a keeper

Monday, January 31, 2011

A friend emailed this to me I truly want to share it




When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in North Platte,
Nebraska, it was believed that he had nothing left of any value.

Later, when the nurses were going through his meager possessions, they found this
poem. Its quality and content so impressed the staff that copies were made and
distributed to every nurse in the hospital. One nurse took her copy to Missouri.

The old man's sole bequest to posterity has since appeared in the Christmas edition
of the News Magazine of the St. Louis Association for Mental Health. A slide
presentation has also been made based on his simple, but eloquent, poem.

And this little old man, with nothing left to give to the world, is now the author of
this 'anonymous' poem winging across the Internet.




What do you see nurses? . . . .. . What do you see?
What are you thinking . . . . . when you're looking at me?
A crabby old man . . . . . not very wise,
Uncertain of habit . . . . . with faraway eyes?

Who dribbles his food . . .. . . and makes no reply.
When you say in a loud voice . . . . . 'I do wish you'd try!'
Who seems not to notice . .. . . . the things that you do.
And forever is losing . . . . . A sock or shoe?

Who, resisting or not . . . . . lets you do as you will,
With bathing and feeding . . . . . The long day to fill?
Is that what you're thinking? . . . . . Is that what you see?
Then open your eyes, nurse . . . . . you're not looking at me.

I'll tell you who I am. . . . . . As I sit here so still,
As I do at your bidding, . . . . . as I eat at your will.
I'm a small child of Ten . .. .. . . with a father and mother,
Brothers and sisters . . . . . who love one another.

A young boy of Sixteen . . .. . with wings on his feet.
Dreaming that soon now . . . . . a lover he'll meet.
A groom soon at Twenty . . . . . my heart gives a leap.
Remembering, the vows . . . . . that I promised to keep.

At Twenty-Five, now .. .. . . . I have young of my own.
Who need me to guide . . . . . And a secure happy home.
A man of Thirty . . . . . My young now grown fast,
Bound to each other . . . .. . With ties that should last.

At Forty, my young sons . . . . .. have grown and are gone,
But my woman's beside me . . . .. . to see I don't mourn.
At Fifty, once more, babies play 'round my knee,
Again, we know children .. . . . . My loved one and me.

Dark days are upon me . . . . . my wife is now dead.
I look at the future . . . . . shudder with dread.
For my young are all rearing . . . . .. young of their own.
And I think of the years . . . . . and the love that I've known

I'm now an old man . . . . . and nature is cruel.
Tis jest to make old age . . . . . look like a fool.
The body, it crumbles . . . . . grace and vigor, depart.
There is now a stone . . .. . where I once had a heart.

But inside this old carcass . . . . .. a young guy still dwells,
And now and again . . . . . my battered heart swells.
I remember the joys . . . . . I remember the pain.
And I'm loving and living . . . . . life over again.

I think of the years, all too few . . . . . gone too fast.
And accept the stark fact . . . . that nothing can last.
So open your eyes, people . . . . . open and see.
Not a crabby old man . . . Look closer .. . . see ME!!


Remember this poem when you next meet

an older person, man or woman, who you might brush aside

without looking at the young soul within.

We will all, one day, be there, too!




The best and most beautiful things of

this world can't be seen or touched.

They must be felt by the heart.


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Why Me?

Ok--here I sit feeling like h-ll--keep getting calls cause the clients I see once a year are calling--do they care--no--go get your book and give us a date!! I also managed to talk someone through printing out 1099's--THANK YOU STEPH--you did a marvelous job!!! and now I just got an email from the accountant I work with in NJ telling me yet another company is going to be added----that will make it 5 companies all with different year ends--payrolls--set of books---etc etc etc-----couldn't he have just waited till I feel better? Why now----I feel like curling up and never getting out of bed again!!!!
OKAY--I feel somewhat better now (at least mentally)--thanks for listening!!!




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Eclipse Spa Trio of Suds & Grapeseed Massage Oil

These Three will no longer be sold as a package deal-it is being discontinued (they will be able to be purchased individually) but at this price--YOU CAN'T GO WRONG!!!

Trio of Sudz $9.00







Yes, its all 3 of our fabulous, deeply moisturizing shower gels at this amazing price!

You'll receive our organic lavender, red roses and white tea & ginger shower gels that were created to keep the moisture in your skin. Blended with an organic infusion of ingredients that screams" Fountain of Youth" you'll experience the difference after using our shower gel. Your skin won't be itchy, tight and screaming for lotion.

Our shower gels are sulfate free and paraben free.

*Bonus-get a bath sponge with your order too!*

8.5 ounce containers


EclipseSpa's grapeseed massage oil is not just for massages. Many of our customers use it as a bath oil and as a body oil instead of a body lotion. Grapseseed oil is highly absorbent and will not leave your skin feeling greasy. AND ONLY $10.00!!!! This item is also being discontinued so get it while you can!!

Scented with lavender vanilla essential oils
Use as a bath oil or body oil
Use as a make-up remover too.
Grapeseed massage oil is highly antioxidant
Rich in minerals and proteins
Will leave your skin pampered
Packaged in a vintage green bottle made from recycled glass (makes a Valentine's Day gift)

8.5 fluid ounces


Ingredients

Grapeseed Oil (vitis vinifera), Safflower Oil (Carthamus Tincorius), Jojoba oil (organic simmondsia chinensis), Lavender & Vanilla essential oils








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I really caught the stomach bug this time around-

Hi all--I thought I was going to be better today but looks like this stomach bug really got me!! Haven't had one of these in years and I am REALLY NOT LIKING THIS!!! Was going to get both my clients up to date today--oh well--as fast as I caught this from someone else (literally the guy was in my office for two minutes!! He was going home sick and wanted his paycheck) I don't think those clients really want me to come in anyway!!
Whatever this is is painful and my body temp is like 96.9 which means I feel freezing cold as well--Not even my Peppermint Tea is making my poor stomach feel any better---well I think I'll go lie down for a while--be back later to maybe blog hop a little--



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Valentine's Day at Eclipse Spa

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Three Emeralds Sugar Scrubs--all three for $30.00 !!!



EclipseSpa's Emerald Collection of Sugar Scrubs are made with extremely thick Shea Butter mixed with Pumpkin Seed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil and Apricot Kernel Oil, with Sugar Granules for gentle scrubbing. Its fabulous shower treatment as the oils remain on skin after rinsing with warm water.

From the toes on up to the very tip top you will glow and radiate effortlessly.

Your gift wrapped box will contain 3 of our favorite sugar scrubs:

Peppermint Vanilla,
Pomegranate Cassis
Grapefruit











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Kitty Kitty Aroma Lamp

This aroma lamp which comes with a 35 watt bulb is absolutely adorable!! It costs 28.00 but shipping is included in that price--
It comes in a couple of different colors-I think I like the pink the best.


Perfect for Valentines day for the cat lover (hint hint) with those two little kitties encircled in a heart!! Actually I wouldn't mind getting this at any time of the year. The non toxic palm wax scent pourri can be used! My favorite scent is Egyption Sheets---definitely a love potion #9!!

Just click into my MyScentEssence to see this and all the other beautiful sculpted aroma lamps they have!! And while you are there you might want to pick up a package of scent beads as well--$6.00 for 2 and shipping is included in that price!!!







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Lazy Sunday

Gremlin will be one happy kitty cat today!! I have decided not to move out of my apartment today. IF he even notices (oh--he notices all right) and maybe he will even let me take a nap with him later.
You see I woke up early today -- 4 am --and it is Sunday-you'd think I could just sleep in on a Sunday--heck even Gremlin went back to sleep after glaring at me for wakeing him up!! He has decided that sleeping under the dining room table right now is prudent -- just in case I decide to try to leave the house!!


I was going to work today--but I think I deserve a day off--and I kinda feel like sitting at my computer and blog hopping around, meet some new people-maybe enter a few give aways amd listen to Gremlin talk to me (he loves to talk).
Off to the blog hops I go!! (BUT first--going to get COFFEE--NEED COFFEE)


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MMMMMM Coffee Cakes

Saturday, January 29, 2011

CLICK HERE and scroll down til you see this banner then just click to shop!
 
Coffee Cakes is a privately held company that markets specialty food and gourmet items exclusively on the Internet!

There are so many items to chose from on here and so many great prices too. I would highly suggest you stop by and check them out!


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No rest for the weary!!

It is Saturday? Right? This is one of those days you get to take off and just relax? Not if you happen to be a bookkeeper or accountant it's not!! At least not at this time of year-- Not that I'm complaining (much) but somehow today I will have to get the books done for an entire year for several companies-Granted, they are small companies--but I'd much rather be tucked safely in my bed reading a historical romance with Gremlin sleeping peacefully by my side. May be working tomorrow as well--because of all the snow I missed going to a client the other day and I got to get their 1099's done by 1/31 or the world according to the IRS will collapse and all kinds of dire things will happen-so--I may go to the person who was slated for Monday on Sunday-and the one who was slated for last Wednesday on Monday along with my regular client on Monday. My other regular client on Monday is in Florida right now--Have I confuzzled you yet? Not as bad as I am!!!
Well let me go cuddle with Gremlin for a while--he is feeling lonely and unloved lately (he keeps turning his back on me that's how I know!).
I'll be back later on--

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Off to work

Friday, January 28, 2011

Looks like I might even be able to get to work today!!! It is not snowing--the road in front of my building looks somewhat clear--I even hear cars passing by. Of course there are a couple of cars parked that look like they may be there until Spring!!
Even Gremlin seems to be anticipating my imminent departure (and I'm not even dressed yet) he just came into my bedroom and is lying with his back to me on my bed. This position gives him the option of getting up quickly to get busy in order to delay me as much as possible. I know that the minute I get up and reach for clothing the meowing will begin--------
Quess I'd better get a move on---long drive ahead of me
Have a Great Day all!!



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It's 3AM and all is WHITE

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Sometimes it happens--I fall asleep at 7:30 -8:00 in the evening and then my eyes open at 2 2:30 AM and I can't get back to sleep!! I hear the wind howling out there and the snow is still coming down--looks like it is covering the tires of the cars--which means there is a lot of it out there.
It is beautiful and peaceful looking even with the snow drifting all around and as long as I am INSIDE I can appreciate it. I am wondering when I will be able to go to work again--The powers that be on Weather.com say it will not be snowing today (I checked this online)--but that it will be again tomorrow--What they can't tell me is when my town will push all that snow out of the street-or if my superintendent will be able to clear the driveway enough for me to get up it!! And it is cold out there--will the main roads and highways still remain icy even after they are cleared?--Seems to me as if I will be home again today--and tomorrow--and the next day--maybe by Sunday I will be able to get out of here? Well I know someone who is really happy about this----






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I can use Sugar Scrub!!!!!!

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Now you may think that my header is strange--but until this afternoon I had given up even trying to use sugar scrub. You see I have poor circulation in one of my legs and every time I attempted to use it it hurt that leg so bad that I stopped trying.
Today, as I was trying to warm up in a hot tub (with one of Eclipse Spa's bath bombs) I spied this jar of pumpkin scrub that Anne Keefe had made as a special a couple of months ago---Okay--I gave it another try (the smell was absolutely devine-too bad she doesn't make it all the time!!) AND it didn't hurt my leg!!!!!!!! So now I know I can use sugar scrub as long as it is from Eclipse Spa!!!!


Her newest special scent is Choc Mint in the 9oz Emerald Edition Size--you know I will be going to get that one!!!!


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I would Love to hear some good news!!!

I am so very tired of hearing all the terrible things that are happening in our world right now--I need some good news!! I want to hear that lots of jobs were created and more and more people in our country are being employed. I want to hear that new species were found--not been found to have gone extinct--I want to hear lots and lots of happy endings in real life--not just in books (but thank heavens for them at least)--and most of all I want to hear that at long last ALL the people in this world get along--no more wars over differing beliefs. If anyone out there has some good news--please feel free to post it here--even if it is just a really great joke (could use a belly laugh right now as well)--I will be at work today (snow is coming tonight I think) so see ya all later!!



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Well-I ended up going to work today

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

The snow stopped as quickly as it started--well not that quickly but I was able to make it to work wonder of wonders. Got everything done today for Thursday--cause now they are saying 6 plus inches-----will this winter never end?



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Snow again?

I really really really don't beleive this--I got dressed to start my 1 1/2 hour drive to NJ--I turned around to look out the window---WHITE STUFF coming down--hard--go to window--look down (I'm on the 7th Floor) sticking to the roads-----#@$!^$$^&%^%------hum--just turned around--seems to be slowing down--should I chance this? That's a long way to drive------maybe I will go check the weather report--this wasn't supposed to happen again until tomorrow!!!!



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This is REALLY Funny--ya gotta read it!!!

Monday, January 24, 2011

This was an email sent to me by a friend--this is extremely funny--I still have tears running down my face from laughing!!!

ABOUT THE WRITER,
Dave Barry is a Pulitzer Prize-winning humor columnist for the Miami Herald.
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Colonoscopy Journal:

I called my friend Andy Sable, a gastroenterologist, to make an appointment for a colonoscopy.

A few days later, in his office, Andy showed me a color diagram of the colon, a lengthy organ that appears to go all over the place, at one point passing briefly through Minneapolis.
Then Andy explained the colonoscopy procedure to me in a thorough, reassuring and patient manner.

I nodded thoughtfully, but I didn't really hear anything he said, because my brain was shrieking, 'HE'S GOING TO STICK A TUBE 17,000 FEET UP YOUR BEHIND!'


I left Andy's office with some written instructions, and a prescription for a product called 'MoviPrep,' which comes in a box large enough to hold a microwave oven. I will discuss MoviPrep in detail later; for now suffice it to say that we must never allow it to fall into the hands of America 's enemies.


I spent the next several days productively sitting around being nervous.

Then, on the day before my colonoscopy, I began my preparation. In accordance with my instructions, I didn't eat any solid food that day; all I had was chicken broth, which is basically water, only with less flavor.

Then, in the evening, I took the MoviPrep. You mix two packets of powder together in a one-liter plastic jug, then you fill it with lukewarm water. (For those unfamiliar with the metric system, a liter is about 32 gallons). Then you have to drink the whole jug. This takes about an hour, because MoviPrep tastes - and here I am being kind - like a mixture of goat spit and urinal cleanser, with just a hint of lemon.

The instructions for MoviPrep, clearly written by somebody with a great sense of humor, state that after you drink it, 'a loose, watery bowel movement may result.'

This is kind of like saying that after you jump off your roof, you may experience contact with the ground.

MoviPrep is a nuclear laxative. I don't want to be too graphic, here, but, have you ever seen a space-shuttle launch? This is pretty much the MoviPrep experience, with you as the shuttle. There are times when you wish the commode had a seat belt. You spend several hours pretty much confined to the bathroom, spurting violently. You eliminate everything.. And then, when you figure you must be totally empty, you have to drink another liter of MoviPrep, at which point, as far as I can tell, your bowels travel into the future and start eliminating food that you have not even eaten yet.

After an action-packed evening, I finally got to sleep.

The next morning my wife drove me to the clinic. I was very nervous. Not only was I worried about the procedure, but I had been experiencing occasional return bouts of MoviPrep spurtage. I was thinking, 'What if I spurt on Andy?' How do you apologize to a friend for something like that? Flowers would not be enough.

At the clinic I had to sign many forms acknowledging that I understood and totally agreed with whatever the heck the forms said. Then they led me to a room full of other colonoscopy people, where I went inside a little curtained space and took off my clothes and put on one of those hospital garments designed by sadist perverts, the kind that, when you put it on, makes you feel even more naked than when you are actually naked..

Then a nurse named Eddie put a little needle in a vein in my left hand. Ordinarily I would have fainted, but Eddie was very good, and I was already lying down. Eddie also told me that some people put vodka in their MoviPrep..
At first I was ticked off that I hadn't thought of this, but then I pondered what would happen if you got yourself too tipsy to make it to the bathroom, so you were staggering around in full Fire Hose Mode.. You would have no choice but to burn your house.

When everything was ready, Eddie wheeled me into the procedure room, where Andy was waiting with a nurse and an anesthesiologist. I did not see the 17,000-foot tube, but I knew Andy had it hidden around there somewhere. I was seriously nervous at this point.

Andy had me roll over on my left side, and the anesthesiologist began hooking something up to the needle in my hand.

There was music playing in the room, and I realized that the song was 'Dancing Queen' by ABBA. I remarked to Andy that, of all the songs that could be playing during this particular procedure, 'Dancing Queen' had to be the least appropriate.

'You want me to turn it up?' said Andy, from somewhere behind me.

'Ha ha,' I said. And then it was time, the moment I had been dreading for more than a decade. If you are squeamish, prepare yourself, because I am going to tell you, in explicit detail, exactly what it was like.

I have no idea. Really. I slept through it. One moment, ABBA was yelling 'Dancing Queen, feel the beat of the tambourine,' and the next moment, I was back in the other room, waking up in a very mellow mood.

Andy was looking down at me and asking me how I felt. I felt excellent.. I felt even more excellent when Andy told me that It was all over, and that my colon had passed with flying colors. I have never been prouder of an internal organ.


On the subject of Colonoscopies...
Colonoscopies are no joke, but these comments during the exam were quite humorous.... A physician claimed that the following are actual comments made by his patients (predominately male) while he was performing their colonoscopies:

1.. 'Take it easy, Doc. You're boldly going where no man has gone before!'

2.. 'Find Amelia Earhart yet?'

3.. 'Can you hear me NOW?'

4.. 'Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?'

5.. 'You know, in Arkansas , we're now legally married.'

6.. 'Any sign of the trapped miners, Chief?'

7.. 'You put your left hand in, you take your left hand out...'

8.. 'Hey! Now I know how a Muppet feels!'

9.. 'If your hand doesn't fit, you must quit!'

10. 'Hey Doc, let me know if you find my dignity.'

11. 'You used to be an executive at Enron, didn't you?'

12. 'God, now I know why I am not gay.'

And the best one of all:
13. 'Could you write a note for my wife saying that my head is not up there?'




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OMG Chocolate Covered Strawberries & More!!!

CLICK HERE  and scroll down til you see the banner with the caramel apples on it.


After 6 years of research and product development CCBerries first opened on February 4th, 2004. Over the years we've moved from being a local Marietta merchant to a nationwide provider of custom chocolate covered strawberries. In 2008 CCBerries became the trade name of CCB Radiance LLC.

As the business changed we did a lot of research and found out a lot about the industry. 

We choose to produce the highest quality product, using only the finest, freshest, ingredients rather than take the low road that our competitors have taken.

We are a small privately owned company but our competitors owned satellite TV companies, cable shopping channels and even a major sports team, and  the most obvious thing was that most of our competitors were not using chocolate.


We only dip in gourmet chocolate.
Some of our competitors cut corners by not using gel packs throughout the year or ship using a less expensive 2 day delivery service. We want the product to arrive in the best possible condition, so we always use gel packs and only ship so that it should arrive the day after it is made. Everyone knows fresher is better.

Always using gel packs results in a better protected shipment and a heavier shipment. Since the cost of overnight shipping is really based on distance and weight our shipping may be more expensive than some competitors that cut corners on packaging, gel packs and product quality. It costs a little more to do things right.

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FREE Valentines Gifts

As you know Better Than The Best strives to bring you the best deals around. 
Well now is your chance to get yourself some free Valentines gifts. 

CLICK HERE and scroll down to the Vista Print section and see the banner for FREE Valentines gifts. You do have to pay shipping and handling but that starts out for under $6!!!



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Good Morning Everyone

I am sitting here wondering what this week will bring--will I be able to get to my various clients and my part time job or will it snow again. I am really getting tired of being stuck in this apartment!! But then I have not taken a vacation since 2000 (yes, you read that correctly) so I guess I deserve a little time off! While being your own boss has its upside--the downside is you never seem to have enough hours in the day to get everything done and keep everyone happy. Clients I haven't heard from in a year are suddenly emailing me and calling me-----will I do it all--YES--I always seem to manage to get it all done!! As for why I am telling you all this--in case I seem distracted or seem to disappear for a day--you will know why. I am hoping this doesn't happen---but just in case!!
Have a great day all!! Gremlin says Meow as well!!



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NOTHING TO LOSE ALL TO GAIN

Just received this in an email from a friend--not a bad idea actually. I had no choice but to do it on occasion in the past!!


NOTHING TO LOSE ALL TO GAIN

Polite and intelligent information.

I want to ask each of you to consider doing the following when you are talking on the phone to any US customer service representative that is based in a foreign country (like India ). I have done this twice and it works! Any time you call an 800 number (for a credit card, banking, charter communications, health insurance, insurance, you name it) and you are transferred to a representative (like in India), please consider doing the following:
After you connect and you realize that the customer service representative is not from the USA (you can always ask if you are not sure about the accent), please very politely (very politely - this is not about trashing other cultures) say, "I'd like to speak to a customer service representative in the United States of America ." The rep might suggest talking to his/her manager, but, again, politely say, "Thank you, but I'd like to speak to a customer service representative in the USA ." YOU WILL BE IMMEDIATELY CONNECTED to a rep in the USA . It only takes less than one minute to have your call re-directed to the USA . Tonight when I got redirected to a USA rep, I asked again to make sure - and yes, she was from Fort Lauderdale .
Imagine if tomorrow, every US citizen who has to make such a call and then requests a US rep, imagine how that would ultimately impact the number of US jobs that would need to be created ASAP. Imagine what would happen if every US citizen insisted on talking to only US phone reps from this day on. If I tell 10 people to consider this and you tell 10 people to consider doing this - see what I mean...it becomes an exercise in viral marketing 101.
Remember - the goal here is to restore jobs back here at home - not to be abrupt or rude to a foreign phone rep. If you agree, please tell 10 people you know and tell them to tell 10 people they know....etc...etc...




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Adagio Tea - 15% Off Valentines Day Tea

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Adagio Tea Valentines Day Tea is now 15% off!!
CLICK HERE and scroll down till you see the banner (last on the page) and click to purchase!
 
Have you been looking for true love in a teacup? Then you're sure to fall 'head over heels' for our Valentine's tea. It deliciously combines the luxurious flavor of fresh-dipped chocolate-covered strawberries with the taste of premium Ceylon black tea. Don't wait until February to treat yourself to this romantic tea, give it a try today.
 
Although there were several Christian martyrs named Valentine, the day probably took its name from a priest who was martyred about 270 AD by the emperor Claudius II. According to legend, the priest signed a letter to his jailor's daughter, whom he had befriended and with whom he had fallen in love, "from your Valentine." The holiday also had origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, held in mid February. The festival, which celebrated the coming of spring, included fertility rites and the pairing off of women with men by lottery.



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Sunday--so what will you be doing today?

Yes, it is Sunday--and I do have to work again today but don't have to be there until about 1:30 so that is not bad!! I think today I jiust might go around and look at other blogs for a while and see what is happening out there. I do love meeting new people and learning new things and LOVE sales!! Of course I am sure Gremlin will have something to meow about me going out--but as I always tell him--you want cat food? Then mommy has to work!!! I hope everyone has a safe and peaceful Sunday!!


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Genetic Denim - FREE Shipping in the US!!

Saturday, January 22, 2011

For Women’s Holiday 2010-11, Genetic Denim expanded on the brand’s foundation – fit, fabrication and individuality – while offsetting the traditional with directional novelty pieces. The seasonal evolution features: The Twig – a higher rise garment-dyed denim with a fitted silhouette; The Liam - a lean, straight leg rendered in signature, soft denim, and The Riley – a slim, elongated bell. New to the line are The Zeplin, Genetic Denim’s rendition of the classic, leather jean and The Caspar, a skinny leather pant with race-inspired perforations and contoured seams.Lush, seasonal tones of ink, smoky grey, Bordeaux, deep leaf green and black currant are incorporated in the favorite silhouettes’ new manifestations – in fine velvet baby wale corduroy, Italian woven lace jacquard and new denim knit.

CLICK HERE and the Genetic Denim banner is the second on the page. Just click to start shopping!


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Give them Gourmet Chocolate for Valentines Day!

Z Chocolates Romantic Collection makes the perfect gift for Valentines Day.
You Can find Z Chocolate by clicking here and scrolling down til you see the image below.

Earth, air, fire and water. This colorful assortment of 40 heart shaped chocolates represents the four ancient elements that make up love...and everything else.

Included are milk chocolate supreme with hazelnut praline, black mystic vanilla bourbon caramel, white toquade filled with chocolate ganache, and red amore ganache scented with bergamot. Each flavor is individually packaged with a white box with a bold design representing one of the four elements. 

And the fifth element? It's what you experience when you try the other four! Pure Heaven. 


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It's the weekend--but---

It is the weekend--but I have to work both days (two to four hours each)-and I have to hit Staples and hope against hope they have the forms I need. Why does everyone wait till the last possible second to call me and make an appointment? Human nature I guess. But really, with the weather being what it is and me not being able to leave my apartment, this last minute stuff is killing me!! All quarterly Payroll reports, w-2's and 1099's have to be out by Jan 31st-----now you know that is what they are calling me about LOL. Will I get them all done--of course--I have no choice. So even though they say it is below zero degrees out there (with the wind chill factor) I will be out there getting it all done!!


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I still don't beleive it!!

Friday, January 21, 2011

I have talked about Gremlin before but never mentioned that he very rarely if ever touches human food--he just does not like it--and there are only two cat foods he will sometimes eat (FINICKY)----Well, he was sleeping near where I keep my pocketbook which is right outside the kitchen (just in case I try to escape-he will know it)--and I decided to eat one of those chicken tenders that I made the other day with the DoYouBake Fiesta Spice Mix. All of a sudden he is right there so I offered him a sniff figuring that he would just go eat some dry food--NOT. Before I knew what was happening he was chowing down on that chicken (as I held it LOL)--I know I liked that spice (I actually really do like all their stuff) but never in a million years thought Gremlin would!!!



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ONE DAY ONLY SALE----

JANUARY 21ST 2011 ONE DAY NEW CONSULTANT SIGN UP DEAL
$125.00
$59.95
You Save: $65.05


AND YOU CAN NOW JOIN RIGHT ON THE WEBSITE!!!

Our One Day Deal includes the following:

3 Hostess Packages (each hostess package includes 3 mix/spices that can be used for your taste testing party),

5 spice sampler packages,

DYB House Blend Coffee Sample

25 Recipe cards,

25 invitation post cards,

2 Winter 2011 Catalogs,

New Consultant Kit with 1 page feature sheets

Classic Beer Bread Mix,

Gourmet Brownie Mix,

Vanilla cupcake Mix,

Sugar Cookie Mix,

Chicken Parmesean Meal Maker,

Philly Soft Pretzel Mix






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Eclipse Spa Sugar Scrub Giveaway Ends 02/15

THIS GIVE AWAY IS NOW CLOSED--THE LUCKY WINNER CHOOSEN BY RANDOM.ORG IS
#196
BREANNA

Our organic spa products are designed to:
  • Naturally target your skin cells, leaving them nourished, rejuvenated, and protected from the elements; whether you’re regularly exposed to wind, sun, cold, extreme heat or any combination of the above!
  • Stimulate collagen production in your skin, leaving it soft and supple.    
  • Transform your emotions and heal your body with delightful, soothing scents.
New Emerald Collection!!



 $12.00 for a 9 oz jar of their scrumptious SUGAR SCRUB-and if you buy one now-try it--then send a review in--you will get a 7.00 voucher towards your next purchase!!!!!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW WEBSITE! 
 he new Emerald Bath Collection from Eclipse Spa. Our customers favorite sugar scrubs are now available in smaller size jars Smaller size = smaller price for your pocketbook too. At the moment it comes in three delicious scents

Grapefruit Sugar Scrub
Peppermint Vanilla
Pomegranate Cassis
Chocolate Mint (Limited Time Only)
Size: Net Weight 9 oz

Key Ingredients: Shea Butter, Noni

Key Benefits: Soft and Sexy Skin! 
Win It:
One lucky reader is going to win one their choice of one of these new scrubs!!
This giveaway will end at midnight on 02/15. Open to US residents only. Winner will be notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize. Mandatory Entry must be completed first or bonus entries don't count. Please leave one comment per task you complete and leave your email address so you can be notified if you win.

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At least I got it done yesterday!! AND my first giveaway winner was choosen!!

My first giveaway on Miki's Hope officially ended last night--Random.org picked #26 -Conratulations Jeni--I have sent you an email-please respond within 48 hours. (as long as you respond I will give you add'l time to pick what you want). And thank you everyone who responded. There is still one give away going on and I plan on getting another one up today.


Woke up to snow once again---so I will be home today again! The really great news is I did get everything finished yesterday I needed to!! Of course I fell asleep real early-I was beat. Sorry anyone who was looking for me--Gremlin gently nudged me to the bed and pushed--of course he got his petting time in as well!!

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What a week---

Thursday, January 20, 2011

The end of the year things bookkeepers have to do in a relatively short period of time is next to impossible--and that is not factoring in the crazy weather we have been getting here which prevents me from getting to work at all!! I have to get the sales tax done and in today--the information for the 1099's has to be prepared and sent in to the accountant's office so they can prepare and mail them out--AND because of some new law or another I have to help the human resources person get some info together for inclusion into the w-2's today!! And there is a lot of prep work that goes into getting the above done!! Thank heavens I have a couple of people under me to help me out a bit-- It's no wonder I'm getting little if any real sleep with all this on my mind!! And then I heard on the news that we are supposed to get MORE SNOW tonight into tomorrow which means I gotta finish all that today!!!! AND that is just one of the places I work!!! Gremlin is barely talking to me--but he does manage to get his just before I fall asleep petting in--I better go do what I have to do before I have to leave--
I hope everyone has a great day-and if any of you are bookkeepers or in the accounting profession--my heart goes out to you--you are in the same position I am in right now!!


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Limited Edition Chocolate Mint Sugar Scrub-

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

We have a terrific limited edition to our Emerald Bath Collection:



Calling all chocolate lovers.....come on over and check out Emerald Bath's limited edition Cocoa Loves Mint sugar scrub. Great for your entire body-including your feet- we're thinking a Valentine's Day pedicure.......


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Huge Sale! Don't Miss These Great Deals

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

I wanted to let everyone know about some huge sales going on this week!
These are from Calendars.com which is listed on Michele's Better Than The Best site. Please follow the instructions below if you are going to shop to insure she gets credit. Thanks so much.

Thousands of calendars up to 60% off through 01/25
Click Here and scroll down to books and edu and it is the last banner in that section.
- All dog breed fleece is 50% off through the end of January
- Free shipping on any order with code NOSHIPJAN ends 1/25/11
- 10% off regularly-priced merchandise with code SAVE10JAN ends 1/31/11
- Up to 60% off games and puzzles through the end of January


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