“Keep Calm and Carry On” ~ Story behind the words & poster

by | March 5, 2012 | Videos | 0 Comments

The video is only about 3 minutes long, and you'll learn a bit about where the now iconic phrase and poster came from, and where it was rediscovered. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrHkKXFRbCI The Story of Keep Calm and Carry On - YouTube.
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“View from my hotel room in Switzerland” ~ I want!!!

by | June 27, 2012 | Photos | 0 Comments

View from my hotel room in Switzerland - Imgur.
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Melinda Gates challenges Vatican by vowing to improve access to contraception

by | July 11, 2012 | Words | 0 Comments

I totally agree with and applaud Melinda Gates' statements about the Catholic Church's position on contraception. The Vatican's position on this issue, and its impact on women's rights, human health, and the spread of HIV in Africa and elsewhere, is one of the key...
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Electric violin street musician performs ~ “Secrets” ~ by One Republic

by | August 20, 2012 | Videos | 0 Comments

I was totally mesmerized by this musician Bryson Andres  electric violin adaptation of One Republic's "Secrets." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrKHAsnkF8A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeJ9-YyDiZQ And here's the music video from One Republic...
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The Only Child ~ Jackson Browne ~ Lyrics

by | January 30, 2015 | Words | 0 Comments

The Only Child is one of my favorite Jackson Browne songs, though I can say that about almost every song off Browne's The Pretender album. A dear college friend introduced me to Jackson Browne's music and lyrics. I can never thank him enough....
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Espresso coffee field guide infographic ~ Latte, cappuccino, etc.

by | October 12, 2012 | Photos | 0 Comments

I found this infographic on espresso coffee quite interesting. Gonna go to the nearest barista and try a Con Panna 🙂 Source: Coffeenate.com
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You are my forever

by | March 7, 2019 | Words | 0 Comments

At some point, while submariner Mikhail Averin waited at the bottom of the Bering Sea to be rescued, he wrote this short letter to his wife. No one has forever... But I wanted more. I wanted to give you more...more babies. Love our son and the baby for both of us....
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We suck and we’re sorry ~ Millennials respond to being called “lazy”

by | November 25, 2013 | Videos | 0 Comments

Millennials respond to "lazy" label - This funny, satirical video depicts the feelings of a small group of millennials about being called lazy. "We suck and we're sorry." At first they seem slightly contrite, but as you watch, the real message comes through... It's...
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Komodo 3000! ~ Favorite Malcolm in the Middle Scene

by | July 4, 2012 | Videos | 0 Comments

The Komodo 3000! ~ One of my favorite Malcolm in the Middle scenes. It's from season 4, episode 8, "Boys At Ranch." In case the video link dies (it did), at the bottom of the post is a storyboard version of the scene to jog your memory, if not blind you with tears of...
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The most vulgar character of all time…

by | February 23, 2012 | Photos | 0 Comments

The most vulgar character of all time... R2-D2 -- Because they bleeped out every word he said. Via The most vulgar character of all time... - Imgur and reddit
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