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Hallmark Holidays

SEND A POST-HOLIDAY CARD

Better late than never!

Better late than never!

I am not a fan of the “Hallmark Holidays” so to have a greater impact and sock it to the card manufacturer, I celebrate them randomly throughout the year and buy my cards after the big day when they are half off.  This year, I got a request for a Valentines Day card from one of my friends who was feeling blue.  I bought the card on sale, but never got around to sending it.  It is an overcast day at the beach and I am in a writing kind of mood, so I dusted off the card and prepped it for its journey up north to spread some Valentines Day cheer this April.  After all, shouldn’t every day be Valentines Day (and Mothers Day too)?  Spread some love and send a discount post-holiday card to someone deserving and unsuspecting.  Just make sure they know you don’t have Alzheimers…

SEND A POST-HOLIDAY CARD I am not a fan of the "Hallmark Holidays" so to have a greater impact and sock it to the card m...

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Jen April 04, 2013 No Comments 0 Friends & Family

Next Time, Wear Gloves

PICK UP TRASH

We could have filled at least five more of these bags in such a short distance!

We could have filled at least five more of these bags in such a short distance!

This morning my friend and I went for a walk along the beach and decided to pick up trash along the way.  I usually focus on the natural beauty surrounding me, so I don’t notice the trash that unnaturally lines the coast.  Today, with bag-in hand, I set out on a mission to clean up the beach and it didn’t take long to fill the bag.  I found a curler, old towel, broken hat, flip flops, cigarette butts, bottled water, broken beach toys and MANY old grocery bags. I was amazed at how much trash is sitting quietly, awaiting a swift breeze to pick it up and sweep it into the water.  It felt great to improve my surroundings while out and about.  What a simple way to make a difference.  Bringing a trash bag along with me will now become part of my normal routine.  Yes, the Virgo in me led me straight to the sink to wash up when I got back.  Mission accomplished!

 

PICK UP TRASH This morning my friend and I went for a walk along the beach and decided to pick up trash along the way. ...

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Jen April 04, 2013 No Comments 0 Environment

Mrs. T

INVITE A FRIEND OVER

My girlfriend, “T,” and I have not had time to hang out in TOO LONG, so I thought it would be fun to invite her to join me at the beach. Our foodie sides took over and we hit our favorite gourmet market where we bought some killer cheeses, Taramasalata, shrimp with spicy key lime mustard sauce and chocolate rugelach. Need I say more?

It has been so fun catching up here, which is the same place we met years ago. There is a bit of nostalgia that comes with hanging out here and talking about old times. And…a little wine on the balcony just makes you live longer.

Share what you have and you gain so much more!

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INVITE A FRIEND OVER My girlfriend, "T," and I have not had time to hang out in TOO LONG, so I thought it would be fun t...

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Jen April 03, 2013 No Comments 0 Friends & Family

Mr. Ernie

TAKE CARE OF THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF YOU

Ernie is our Superintendent who takes consistently great care of our building throughout the year. He is always there when you need him, never complains and follows through on his commitments. He takes his job seriously and doesn’t waiver from his principles. Ernie is a simple man. He works hard and lives within his means.

Yesterday, my husband and I took him to lunch at a local beach spot. When asked if he had ever been there, he replied that he hadn’t since he “always brings lunch.” He ordered a simple chicken Caesar salad and avoided the croutons since he eats healthy now and has lost almost 50 lbs. He was so grateful to get to go to lunch, but we were so glad to have the opportunity to take him. He does so much for us…it was the least we could do.

Tonight, I was sitting out on my balcony, looking at the ocean waves crash against the shore, while my dog was leaning out through the rails barking at something below. What is she doing? I don’t see anything down there.

I took Daisy downstairs and ran into Ernie (2 hours after quitting time…still working away) and he greeted us with enthusiasm, reached down to pet my dog and asked if her pig was on the lawn outside. Aha! I knew what she was barking about and appreciated his attention to details. Poor rubber pig would have perished if it wasn’t for Ernie…and now I get to enjoy the musical snorts for the rest of the evening. Praise God!

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Daisy says “Thanks Ernie for finding my pig!”

TAKE CARE OF THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF YOU Ernie is our Superintendent who takes consistently great care of our building th...

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Jen April 03, 2013 No Comments 0 Animals

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