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Now That's Behind Us... Let's Continue To Move Forward

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh392-WO3Twc00OWRTFxmUbVovM7hiTRgFfHza6gxCrxhovp1Qte0kTl6KUtddmnB1Tt1pdQbO1Uv4Iyg3krd2nHrAoy2J-A_9Moz04tAPltR_04OcGCH1pMMWsIqkx22z7Y3iRHOh7kRY/s1600/016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh392-WO3Twc00OWRTFxmUbVovM7hiTRgFfHza6gxCrxhovp1Qte0kTl6KUtddmnB1Tt1pdQbO1Uv4Iyg3krd2nHrAoy2J-A_9Moz04tAPltR_04OcGCH1pMMWsIqkx22z7Y3iRHOh7kRY/s1600/016.JPG" width="606" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><span class="userContent"></span><br /><span class="userContent"><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_531bca4158ad50298133936" style="text-align: center;"><em>Princess T had her Surgery yesterday Morning and everything went well.  The Nurses even suited up her fav Teddy Bear she brought with her in Scrubs!  *Smiles*  We had exceptional Care at John C. Lincoln Hospital and they made the day and a half we sta<span class="text_exposed_show">yed there so much less stressful for us both.</span></em></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="text_exposed_show"></span></em><em><span class="text_exposed_show"></span></em> </div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-GM1-Y2r2h-NCo0O36A2Iil6uEaMMXUHYIQBdpLo1C6iAOeGYya8TDh9CURV2NZT3BrPyZkOU4FA-khHG0dBCcEpP0ZoGyjXkBY7czD3QCdZm7a5GLdvV-Zjs2RYguN_sPBPlbmra66E/s1600/020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-GM1-Y2r2h-NCo0O36A2Iil6uEaMMXUHYIQBdpLo1C6iAOeGYya8TDh9CURV2NZT3BrPyZkOU4FA-khHG0dBCcEpP0ZoGyjXkBY7czD3QCdZm7a5GLdvV-Zjs2RYguN_sPBPlbmra66E/s1600/020.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="text_exposed_show"></span></em> </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="text_exposed_show"></span></em> </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="text_exposed_show">This is her right after getting out of Surgery... she is now Home recovering, it will take about two weeks for her to fully recover and I'm Hopeful the pathology comes back okay on what was removed.  For some reason Blogger Image Download has added an un-natural Yellowed Tint Wash to all the Images I took in the Hospital that even trying to Photoshop won't remove??!??  It didn't show up in the actual Images or the Facebook loads... very odd... but I didn't want you thinking I'd dyed and hi-lited her hair Blonde or that she looks this washed out and sallow now, she still has her lovely swarthy Olive complexion!  *LOL*</span></em></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="text_exposed_show"></span></em> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh0MAHMIE4Xeoh5gCQ6mIyENpCl_cP3LjMOsWno324xmQqklqVU6jKgaMneAWSbLm5ApYWNhKnEUHIufhxXsBujNoB7gekHl3D5CHaFX7RT2yEaJTvZ6e9CaWBdDvt2oCSuD8k1kel70U/s1600/022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh0MAHMIE4Xeoh5gCQ6mIyENpCl_cP3LjMOsWno324xmQqklqVU6jKgaMneAWSbLm5ApYWNhKnEUHIufhxXsBujNoB7gekHl3D5CHaFX7RT2yEaJTvZ6e9CaWBdDvt2oCSuD8k1kel70U/s1600/022.JPG" width="566" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>They had very nice meals... so it was a shame that she could barely swallow any of it... tho' while she still had the effects of the anesthesia dulling her pain she managed to polish off half of this first meal.  So our biggest obstacle will still be keeping her hydrated and fed at Home sufficiently as she recovers.   And getting this new CPS Insurance to cover her pain meds, since for some strange reason they only want to approve and pay for half of what the Surgeon ordered!?!  WTF!?!   So we only have five days worth instead of ten, even the Pharmacist was shocked they refused to Approve the rest of the Medication!!! </em></div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4doMH09XF2lYPglh391g4j8JuU_xJop0O6R1OqZSQN0fBFtCHanGkotrd5xaORJI0Mtx2vc8HLiAHvPzEHkUlZRNyT2Xj-kesMHXHvQOJJzAONJ6pvhyRqD91a7akRUS_I7-NjWM3WKA/s1600/015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4doMH09XF2lYPglh391g4j8JuU_xJop0O6R1OqZSQN0fBFtCHanGkotrd5xaORJI0Mtx2vc8HLiAHvPzEHkUlZRNyT2Xj-kesMHXHvQOJJzAONJ6pvhyRqD91a7akRUS_I7-NjWM3WKA/s1600/015.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div align="center"><em> This replacement Insurance CPS mandated is allegedly superior to our previous Insurance, which never refused to approve, cover or provide anything the Children's Doctor's ordered as necessary and we never had any problems with all these years.  So I'm not convinced the Foster Care System's Insurance IS better and not happy we had no say-so in keeping our old Insurance for them.  So, now I have to battle them Monday morning to cover the other half of the painkillers she'll need so that she can swallow, have her pain managed, stay sufficiently hydrated and not have excess swelling that could send her back into the Hospital!!!   *Grrrrrrr!!!  May I say it yet again, The System sucks!* </em></div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div align="center"><em>  </em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbL2W7QmMZVLhmSshD0n7KYMLzNyF6C4h7IbRhk1ARgKSnfLeh8FZ_I5UTrgaiKKFUuHb2MLM5n_KqPT8Goj3cFEvNiSElnFZOsqatf1mZ0hc1uxWqQoY1bTxBefcZpnY8d0nN6KoJFU/s1600/023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbL2W7QmMZVLhmSshD0n7KYMLzNyF6C4h7IbRhk1ARgKSnfLeh8FZ_I5UTrgaiKKFUuHb2MLM5n_KqPT8Goj3cFEvNiSElnFZOsqatf1mZ0hc1uxWqQoY1bTxBefcZpnY8d0nN6KoJFU/s1600/023.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="text_exposed_show"></span></em> </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="text_exposed_show"></span></em> </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="text_exposed_show">But enuf of the Negs... back to the Positives of the Story.  The Hospital Staff presented her with a departure Gift for being such an Exceptional Patient.  She really was a little Trooper, but then we always knew she was and would be since she's Endured so much all her life Health and Pain wise.  And when the Staff saw that I'd brought my Diabetic Supplies, they Insisted on covering my Meals during our stay so that I wouldn't have to even leave the room or her bedside, or risk having Medical Issues of my own during our stay! </span></em></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="text_exposed_show"></span></em><em><span class="text_exposed_show"></span></em> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7466sMzumdJ1SzqV1MDsylTFctZ2aZ-dSa00MjcfdlQYa64BfnshZg44HQHLio8JCgzGmbU8zCYt4mAkPJ9nFQE_9G0noogynZaHQ2StEXkf_eAtazgWGZltcibi1mYwEpTz-x6l2Ecg/s1600/018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7466sMzumdJ1SzqV1MDsylTFctZ2aZ-dSa00MjcfdlQYa64BfnshZg44HQHLio8JCgzGmbU8zCYt4mAkPJ9nFQE_9G0noogynZaHQ2StEXkf_eAtazgWGZltcibi1mYwEpTz-x6l2Ecg/s1600/018.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="text_exposed_show"> </span></em></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="text_exposed_show"></span></em> </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="text_exposed_show"> That was such an unexpected Blessing, I had been concerned about that since I'm still not feeling 100%, didn't want to have to leave her side to go eat, and was in an unfamiliar part of Town, we even got lost getting to the Hospital since I didn't know where I was going and it was still the wee hours of the Morning!  *LOL*   Their Diabetic Meals were exceptional, I felt like I was in a five-star Resort, I'm not kidding!!!  My compliments to their Chef and Dietician!  And Thank You for your Generosity and going over and above in accommodating us!</span></em></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="text_exposed_show"></span></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGIUKAy3u-JeEbsJYfTGpxHUXz9aT6R4gFh3WWgsSZONrxLh4E0DazmijV-RM3C0v9nV1UOWPS23jFy5WobYnFD_EPHcx6eNl8KjM6bVan_ZSQ7ecja60CXqar94YT1uRJ1m17KMBPyg/s1600/035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGIUKAy3u-JeEbsJYfTGpxHUXz9aT6R4gFh3WWgsSZONrxLh4E0DazmijV-RM3C0v9nV1UOWPS23jFy5WobYnFD_EPHcx6eNl8KjM6bVan_ZSQ7ecja60CXqar94YT1uRJ1m17KMBPyg/s1600/035.JPG" width="572" /></a></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="text_exposed_show"></span></em> </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="text_exposed_show"></span></em> </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text_exposed_show"><em>And today, when we finally got Home from the Hospital this Afternoon and I got her settled in and down for a Nap, I was able to make a quick pitstop at our Antique Mall to foof my Showrooms and see how the Big Sale Celebrating the Second Anniversary of our location was going.   And I Won one of the ten free T-Shirts an Hour they were having in the Give-Away Drawings throughout the day!  *Whoo Hoo!*  It's actually more a Violet hue than the weird download color Blogger is making it today... I sure Hope this Blogger download odd coloration situation gets fixed soon... its making my Images look like crap compared to the Originals!  *Le Sigh*  They were also serving up a Free Lunch for everyone and the Sale continues thru Tomorrow... so come on down and 'Score' 15% off your entire Purchase and get in the Drawing to Win your Free T-Shirt too!!!</em></span></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text_exposed_show"></span> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif2BeLOiOAF8CS-hbP0bqqQHHzaq-oTwWA1NXyGB3huzwLN5ncGlyNPWl2S5YZwJC4IBbJPgl0Urqo4qvdNV5uv0P4bQx5Tg-_L5FEpuW5VsZUjcX1VbQf8c99HyHaU-VFuuOPz1Sd3f4/s1600/031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif2BeLOiOAF8CS-hbP0bqqQHHzaq-oTwWA1NXyGB3huzwLN5ncGlyNPWl2S5YZwJC4IBbJPgl0Urqo4qvdNV5uv0P4bQx5Tg-_L5FEpuW5VsZUjcX1VbQf8c99HyHaU-VFuuOPz1Sd3f4/s1600/031.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text_exposed_show"></span> </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text_exposed_show"></span> </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text_exposed_show"><em>Yes, I bought a few small Treasures since they were on Sale... this Vintage Ocelot Wrap from a New Dealer's Booth that has loads of Retro Fashions... and two 1960's Horse Show Ribbons, from my Friend Shelly's Showroom.</em></span></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text_exposed_show"></span> </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text_exposed_show"><em></em></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKf5haWaLbbaarAzB8fwy7LJPITYcV3AO9lMzh0ItTNWwkys1jth3ET9GkWLVFZXviScbsEJKnFtJBbXw8gcdMnl91uaQb6JE1ZXFafRd96gH4EYtPnFneQzmlFb3oMZ9ri_lBdU2XpVU/s1600/004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKf5haWaLbbaarAzB8fwy7LJPITYcV3AO9lMzh0ItTNWwkys1jth3ET9GkWLVFZXviScbsEJKnFtJBbXw8gcdMnl91uaQb6JE1ZXFafRd96gH4EYtPnFneQzmlFb3oMZ9ri_lBdU2XpVU/s1600/004.JPG" width="530" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>And for all my Loyal Customers I Promise there is more to come... I just have to get to it now that we have some of the Personal Drama behind us and can finally move forward with a bit less to have concerns about and keep me from Living the Dream!  *Smiles*</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8TjCRJxmLI9mpJX3Gt-Lfp_hu1ZpuPQQLNawwhEzYYerve3uY5zZ3Q34DHnU-xvnk3sXEyi4c225UuJklOdQ4c3Nc8fJHC5vGo46RBF1k6YwaWuo154IaKTNnfYrxVLs_jgr-jVVa0jQ/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8TjCRJxmLI9mpJX3Gt-Lfp_hu1ZpuPQQLNawwhEzYYerve3uY5zZ3Q34DHnU-xvnk3sXEyi4c225UuJklOdQ4c3Nc8fJHC5vGo46RBF1k6YwaWuo154IaKTNnfYrxVLs_jgr-jVVa0jQ/s1600/001.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>Showroom #133 still has whatever Weird and Wonderful I can Source... the Goth and Rocker Youths seem to Love that Room best... </em></div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNsjDK7tLRVzo1sMdnFh4ZOll-0AKk9h2oL-fNaRGjfpiXK6wP8Yr1MXrQRTZLfHDI1gKCIuZ0MzTlYMQ1SH0d5y05dqeMk2SsfA_ct-8Y7MVcZ34ryaFGzVXVVJP0hs96vLk_Mipc5Zo/s1600/186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNsjDK7tLRVzo1sMdnFh4ZOll-0AKk9h2oL-fNaRGjfpiXK6wP8Yr1MXrQRTZLfHDI1gKCIuZ0MzTlYMQ1SH0d5y05dqeMk2SsfA_ct-8Y7MVcZ34ryaFGzVXVVJP0hs96vLk_Mipc5Zo/s1600/186.JPG" width="516" /></a></div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div align="center"><em>So any Oddities, Gothic Antiquities and Vintage Rock Memorabilia always sells out fast!  This Kinder Goth Doll Sold within hours of being put up for Sale...</em></div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh__Xk-EFwfVrb3fLqkId8mgh0GKLJIgvFMuuQd-3AAGOOcAM2I7LoRFjyJsjMfQ2OLsczx-NFQdyv-wIQrMDf240UVG7QR_nA8AzUzrtGzUb_xMSdQQ4YjRP_s-7TB3x9rybr26vA1E4U/s1600/187.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh__Xk-EFwfVrb3fLqkId8mgh0GKLJIgvFMuuQd-3AAGOOcAM2I7LoRFjyJsjMfQ2OLsczx-NFQdyv-wIQrMDf240UVG7QR_nA8AzUzrtGzUb_xMSdQQ4YjRP_s-7TB3x9rybr26vA1E4U/s1600/187.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><em>And Vintage Ouija Boards sell out as fast as I can Source them even without the Planchettes so I'm almost always Sold Out... I've got requests for more from some of my Regulars so I never pass one up when I can locate them.  And even incomplete Planchettes still Sell quickly.</em></div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFoSztBP31BB2q9Pr76cQUCOV7Seh5hOto6CbBd0qlaP6R2wLEAEmfEdZWvt4hiisxOKNrl7iSf5SMSPvLeAxHTxWrAZXqJhmqQm8wSVzQD6Tr3WEk1CdXeVZ2y4-vGlqgFlbU_kLqWc/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFoSztBP31BB2q9Pr76cQUCOV7Seh5hOto6CbBd0qlaP6R2wLEAEmfEdZWvt4hiisxOKNrl7iSf5SMSPvLeAxHTxWrAZXqJhmqQm8wSVzQD6Tr3WEk1CdXeVZ2y4-vGlqgFlbU_kLqWc/s1600/002.JPG" width="580" /></a></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text_exposed_show"></span> </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text_exposed_show"></span> </div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text_exposed_show"><em>And since the Weird and the Wonderful just happens to be more 'Full On Me' than most other Inventory, I'm SLOWLY morphing that Showroom into what I REALLY want it to be and see how that Vibe will be received?  My Vision would be for it to one day resemble an Oddities Of Phoenix with a Hippie Gypsy Twist that would give my Generation a Flashback to the Sixties.  *Winks*</em></span></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text_exposed_show"></span><span class="text_exposed_show"></span> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1-59o3v6ZrU5Jf10KskQEwEDKVud5i_73b71iy57P6IjEja9-7pninKZKBXutOebTQsIB4L6OxhHkYoAg_b-3-V_5XHKWJ9BHIgf5JguCLUd7llM8F6bG0n5KMtbadl-bgyKUTuhxWz4/s1600/054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1-59o3v6ZrU5Jf10KskQEwEDKVud5i_73b71iy57P6IjEja9-7pninKZKBXutOebTQsIB4L6OxhHkYoAg_b-3-V_5XHKWJ9BHIgf5JguCLUd7llM8F6bG0n5KMtbadl-bgyKUTuhxWz4/s1600/054.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>But for now I mostly Source what the Local Demographic Desires and turns fast because I want to keep things moving and Fresh, keeping my Customers Happy and making some extra Cash.  No matter how much I Love something, if it's not Selling, I'm not buying it for Re-Sale purposes to fill my Showrooms with.  My Retail Spaces aren't Warehouses to store my Stuff that won't fit into my Home.  *LOL*  Believe me, I've seen some Vendors who are still very in Love with their Stuff and it's obvious they really aren't ready to part with it and probably don't care if they ever Sell any of it. </em></div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC-6j6DvHGoiENGaKcjnMQT2C7joMDEymnTfWuK1dMqjNQNdcXibQmJOYPxF7u5roTwGaIJ_EvFzB_tgAQMAsjkthNYfwIjZX-gWLJCln4C9u-EHgiNwVTtqatxRF16qFNpEkAhIN5fSE/s1600/191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC-6j6DvHGoiENGaKcjnMQT2C7joMDEymnTfWuK1dMqjNQNdcXibQmJOYPxF7u5roTwGaIJ_EvFzB_tgAQMAsjkthNYfwIjZX-gWLJCln4C9u-EHgiNwVTtqatxRF16qFNpEkAhIN5fSE/s1600/191.JPG" width="584" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>Now... that said, I gotta still Love it to some degree or I won't Source or Sell it and Display it in my Showrooms, it has to Enhance my Spaces in some way... something about it has to Appeal to me at some level, I'm really anal like that.  *Winks*  There has to be some Cohesiveness to it all even if it's Eclectic in Nature.   </em><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlV-rdZ6W5WU4xT1N5PoxycHghxEShv0Ew_zgoJUm0XBHa-ao3nb_USFV2eUm86zwoNuvouSqLbqqe_T_RMyaAExN_4VRfZCn8PHlFzUOxkbmppsPZgNsN_GXlrpq5gqrbc2mUfqy4dCo/s1600/026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlV-rdZ6W5WU4xT1N5PoxycHghxEShv0Ew_zgoJUm0XBHa-ao3nb_USFV2eUm86zwoNuvouSqLbqqe_T_RMyaAExN_4VRfZCn8PHlFzUOxkbmppsPZgNsN_GXlrpq5gqrbc2mUfqy4dCo/s1600/026.JPG" width="597" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><em>But I often do Sell what I'm not really all that 'into' myself if it looks real Cool to me.  Example: I am NOT a Doll Collector or even a Doll Person per se... though I do like and have a Collection of Creepy Antique Doll Parts at Home... but Hand Crafted OOAK Dolls, especially those with a Rustic Vibe and Tea Stained or Vintage Textiles Wardrobe do Sell very well in my Showrooms, so they've now become a staple, especially in Showroom #114 since my Customers are totally diggin' em.  And certain Collector Limited Edition Dolls also do very well.</em><br /><em></em><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7PIHEEeCUc619_FJNT3q4Sqm12stYNFw2i7GgVpVYdg6mZ1xRKslCw3oPvq98hEOe08ookdYQ0qd2qD-R9iJvsU56bKglNOYxIxkfH5pBs1ANt1Y85kNsb2yvW6UNnmsdmsbR8IiqUk/s1600/025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7PIHEEeCUc619_FJNT3q4Sqm12stYNFw2i7GgVpVYdg6mZ1xRKslCw3oPvq98hEOe08ookdYQ0qd2qD-R9iJvsU56bKglNOYxIxkfH5pBs1ANt1Y85kNsb2yvW6UNnmsdmsbR8IiqUk/s1600/025.JPG" width="480" /></a></div> </div><div align="center"><br /><em>This one looked Boheme' enough to go with Showroom #114's Vibe, Loving her Cut Velvet Gown and Bling in fact!  *LOL*</em><br /> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcyWoDR8odTCWA6iYwk-tqTlYVP3oYJuE_zq5DhwaUg2ANiqwmU5xu5Clq-c4y7adntg5NpuHAzSt8zm_NX9xHAbkhZPArAFlXhk4sS-wbe4SUjK01RnycDzYkltO6YKrXn6wDsIOKPYs/s1600/193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcyWoDR8odTCWA6iYwk-tqTlYVP3oYJuE_zq5DhwaUg2ANiqwmU5xu5Clq-c4y7adntg5NpuHAzSt8zm_NX9xHAbkhZPArAFlXhk4sS-wbe4SUjK01RnycDzYkltO6YKrXn6wDsIOKPYs/s1600/193.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div align="center"><em>   One thing I've learned Selling at an Antique Mall, what Sells even ten miles down the road and is Hot with that Demographic or totally On-Trend Worldwide, might just languish in some Locales.  Every Area seems to have their specific Preferences and if you're Selling in that Locale you better have your finger on the pulse of what they Desire <strong><span style="color: #990000;"><u>there</u></span></strong>.  Some Demographics follow Trends, some are more Traditional, some more Nostalgic, some more Experimental and ahead of the Curve Visionary-Wise... it just depends.   And if they tell me what they're diggin', that's what I'll keep my peepers peeled for when on the Thrill Of The Hunt!  It's kinda like being a Personal Shopper in a way, once you get a good Following that frequent your Spaces regularly and are Eager to see what you've Found for them now.</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiupR1zkZDVgGIeXlWAdRbaqoneaAu1N3rzGcN-v0KbFuOXqZUemavELuxxtVTCsIocsZrf6HKuHGa0wUzaThiZNpcbfnHYBgfMoODXWY-3Cvd-91APAS5zu_vl-EZhWArCBMZ1CJJK9Ww/s1600/047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiupR1zkZDVgGIeXlWAdRbaqoneaAu1N3rzGcN-v0KbFuOXqZUemavELuxxtVTCsIocsZrf6HKuHGa0wUzaThiZNpcbfnHYBgfMoODXWY-3Cvd-91APAS5zu_vl-EZhWArCBMZ1CJJK9Ww/s1600/047.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>For some reason Faux Foods Sell exceedingly well and initially I just bought it for Display Purposes 'til my Customers insisted on buying any of it I could Source... who knew?   But it makes sense if someone has a nice Collection of Antique, Retro or Vintage China or Kitchenware and wants a more Realistic Vignette or is 'into' Still Life Photography.   In a fiercely Hot Climate like the Arizona Desert, Real Food just doesn't hold up that well for Photo Shoots!  *LOL*</em></div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Where we have some Dramas now behind us and continue to move forward... Dawn... The Bohemian</em></span></div><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"></div></span><br /><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"> </div></div>

Now That's Behind Us... Let's Continue To Move Forward

Princess T had her Surgery yesterday Morning and everything went well. The Nurses even suited up her fav Teddy Bear she brought with ...

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Valentine's Day 20% Off Sale!

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJKVexmWf5_nqBPxBbvWocd1aD6EB2ZkzMOs6jcFbAHBQiVgoXDp74HXQxDe5WwWhjjlUq3gbeNxAuPLfPHdw5mOf8Ds8llzhsVieGoH4qELhvCCJOyONOwOvylOOmZ087-rd6wO3nCsI/s1600/006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJKVexmWf5_nqBPxBbvWocd1aD6EB2ZkzMOs6jcFbAHBQiVgoXDp74HXQxDe5WwWhjjlUq3gbeNxAuPLfPHdw5mOf8Ds8llzhsVieGoH4qELhvCCJOyONOwOvylOOmZ087-rd6wO3nCsI/s1600/006.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>If you find yourselves in the Far West Valley of the Sun on Valentine's Day or President's Day be sure to stop by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/goodyearbrassarmadillo"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">THE BRASS ARMADILLO WEST</span></strong></a> for our big 20% Off Sales Event going on both days!</em></div><div align="center"> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjka862t2X9UrV9avUcwuGePuIxE3XjnXlsWTiYVMMQGQUd6nb7nnrbmetCJyCrnrr-aJQG00zcg3l0pTXBnJ7TIIcI3ovIcWoOIVWgzSzfI8FJcFuU_Kb6BHqZ7js77dgyEFcGutwef6g/s1600/1902058_718104914901157_697263146_n.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjka862t2X9UrV9avUcwuGePuIxE3XjnXlsWTiYVMMQGQUd6nb7nnrbmetCJyCrnrr-aJQG00zcg3l0pTXBnJ7TIIcI3ovIcWoOIVWgzSzfI8FJcFuU_Kb6BHqZ7js77dgyEFcGutwef6g/s1600/1902058_718104914901157_697263146_n.png" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><em>Princess T and I went around the Mall Today to capture some Favorite Images to woo you in.  It was fortuitous that we showed up since Mister Hugh, her Favorite Dealer, was there to Spoil her with a Surprise Valentine's Day Gift...</em></div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf1JAIf0vicsvW4b4viAkBi8sV2qCp7K_s6Y1R6wqbkG-yE2pOq5XTd-sgSEuIUmuzdW1WRg6-VOCWyNNOwhGTjRfJuDEmCN8u5ejhSn-UBWOp-f8GE6EGpQV7Jf7P8J6wS0xzE2ix6j8/s1600/1902059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf1JAIf0vicsvW4b4viAkBi8sV2qCp7K_s6Y1R6wqbkG-yE2pOq5XTd-sgSEuIUmuzdW1WRg6-VOCWyNNOwhGTjRfJuDEmCN8u5ejhSn-UBWOp-f8GE6EGpQV7Jf7P8J6wS0xzE2ix6j8/s1600/1902059.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><em>Of this Gorgeous Sterling and Marquesite Antique Child's Bracelet!!!  Thank You Mister Hugh!!!</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4llfrgp6HJUzTkXd6RQP9XDmGSOsJDQTf6x347dcoiaqFAzLm2GDDy375luPZpAwcIm79VHrePqyAzlQYVy_54AYUraf29aKHhVjS0RlqiYYmSTGlal4GAUuVG3tnGMtXSYJmlelTPWo/s1600/007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4llfrgp6HJUzTkXd6RQP9XDmGSOsJDQTf6x347dcoiaqFAzLm2GDDy375luPZpAwcIm79VHrePqyAzlQYVy_54AYUraf29aKHhVjS0RlqiYYmSTGlal4GAUuVG3tnGMtXSYJmlelTPWo/s1600/007.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>You'll find plenty of Vintage and Antique Valentine's Day Treasures to Surprise your Special Someone with scattered around the Mall... and with Twenty Percent Off, what a Deal!!!  You can be sure I'll be there Scouting out some Treasures to add to my Collections at a Bargain or to see if The Man finds anything he's Jonesin' for this Valentine's Day?!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhreHcwZSjn1M89iQNsDjSXOmjjNsluCyA2PVbSOA3Sk_M-VNLeC6HOajeqXM-8wMRDI744RCBG6uNuU9HnREA7eYjxbYG9_-KOJySuQnQMbzyJJ5lgTkoYhYRuwH878lTrcCWqKKAJrDY/s1600/008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhreHcwZSjn1M89iQNsDjSXOmjjNsluCyA2PVbSOA3Sk_M-VNLeC6HOajeqXM-8wMRDI744RCBG6uNuU9HnREA7eYjxbYG9_-KOJySuQnQMbzyJJ5lgTkoYhYRuwH878lTrcCWqKKAJrDY/s1600/008.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div align="center"><em>We're Delighted he made it Home from the Hospital just in time for Valentine's Day, since he was finally able to come Home Yesterday Afternoon.  We had missed him so much and since the G-Kid Force couldn't Visit, it had been a very long two and a half weeks for them being separated from Grandpa!  And great Cause for Celebration!!!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4VRI5NIs_sjXIrtEh4GbEXXOZYEQxWJ_-ozYOq3Q-nc5Qhq1f-osNHTGxrIVO-qScS8jEGPVkElgEjcpYdP1e-8b7RZoQVhDb-6HiwD-GtSMgwipXyJvpkTZCLvOkg9MkIQeHZb4yFik/s1600/015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4VRI5NIs_sjXIrtEh4GbEXXOZYEQxWJ_-ozYOq3Q-nc5Qhq1f-osNHTGxrIVO-qScS8jEGPVkElgEjcpYdP1e-8b7RZoQVhDb-6HiwD-GtSMgwipXyJvpkTZCLvOkg9MkIQeHZb4yFik/s1600/015.JPG" width="534" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center"> </div><br /><div align="center"><em>In fact we had lots to Celebrate just in time for Valentine's Day... with Issues of the Heart!  I FINALLY, with the Help of several diligent Advocates working tirelessly on our behalf, was able to get CPS to re-open our Case and provide the necessary Emergency paperwork for the Guardianship Issues I was plagued with!  *Whew*  They had to be made Wards of the State, but the Placement with us will continue.  And now CPS will pay for all Legal Costs associated with Family Court and Assist me in getting thru the Process of Permanent Guardianship and set everything up for me, I just have to show up.  *Whew!*  And provide The Force with expanded Services and better Health Care they need for Health and Special Educational provisions.  Color me Happy and so Relieved!!!</em></div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZuB9wvrhEgY7Sz7QBpIpT4-KfBIrfoS1ZMRx99AqQQKyCQ_VXcqsZMd-KmlQDuzQZvUcEzmP6EIzYAF22j9sRug_1UseGnoCCci28TUiOwPLnpCfLkbR5guYgsSBxN3H0P87pIMfoqc/s1600/016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZuB9wvrhEgY7Sz7QBpIpT4-KfBIrfoS1ZMRx99AqQQKyCQ_VXcqsZMd-KmlQDuzQZvUcEzmP6EIzYAF22j9sRug_1UseGnoCCci28TUiOwPLnpCfLkbR5guYgsSBxN3H0P87pIMfoqc/s1600/016.JPG" width="502" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><br /><div align="center"><em>So the Young Prince is now officially Enrolled in High School for next Year!   And Princess T will be able to get her long awaited Surgery performed March 7th!   No more Drama with me being considered an 'Expired Guardian'!!!  I've apparently been Resurrected!!!  *LOL*  And they said I'll get paid more!  Wait a minute, I've never been paid, you mean I shouldda been getting paid??? Well, <strong>now</strong> you will they said, tho' it won't be much it's better than being unpaid all these Years, right?!  *Winks*</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwM0bm1MTmaYnCfEvh_Oqul6oeAh3Xv_idVTXMFOwo1NItqi0WEutS8FB3kqgarBWk8WPr800BVpIVJulrf0U6fjZqZfuIdRSJmNzzcAjUiS6xeR923YMJfI3gwOXJKFjKUJ4AFRp19Mo/s1600/017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwM0bm1MTmaYnCfEvh_Oqul6oeAh3Xv_idVTXMFOwo1NItqi0WEutS8FB3kqgarBWk8WPr800BVpIVJulrf0U6fjZqZfuIdRSJmNzzcAjUiS6xeR923YMJfI3gwOXJKFjKUJ4AFRp19Mo/s1600/017.JPG" width="518" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>This was all the best Valentine's Day Gifts I could have Received... having The Man back Home and The G-Kid Force now having the updated Guardianship Paperwork that will Appease everyone until they're 18!!!  *She wipes sweat off her brow!*</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuAgRrraSmv9lXwzxQGGC-ib0NOHNvdpHnBTS9244izikk5px6l-rwoykBSZrx5S9NZyuVPwgOeZi1clQCYXkHJRGY9vRbw7hHRfPtq_C_d0ID8pHEikepsjYu6nxvix24XGevKoFVkZI/s1600/018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuAgRrraSmv9lXwzxQGGC-ib0NOHNvdpHnBTS9244izikk5px6l-rwoykBSZrx5S9NZyuVPwgOeZi1clQCYXkHJRGY9vRbw7hHRfPtq_C_d0ID8pHEikepsjYu6nxvix24XGevKoFVkZI/s1600/018.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>I must say that the three Caseworkers CPS Assigned to us Impressed me when they came for their visits, they seem quite up to the job, compassionate and very nice, which was a HUGE Relief given the Issues and big Shake-Up and Investigation CPS is presently undergoing.  That had been quite a Concern of mine, but in desperation I had nowhere else to turn that could get the results we required for Emergency Guardians to be Appointed the way The System wanted it to be and for the Kiddos to receive necessary Medical Care and an uninterrupted Education without being further denied.</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV0tApoYI43mvCv5_biyVlUH_chVveTLG9cWz7J1v7_AZeK-P4cKwTAInYmAqnqtdjDd3CWjpYbEeCrRSsvc-6EXfp3o25u8eLhgqAI_Fkgr2acEbpNPnPSlyj358Zb5PG_VvEPJQ3qsQ/s1600/020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV0tApoYI43mvCv5_biyVlUH_chVveTLG9cWz7J1v7_AZeK-P4cKwTAInYmAqnqtdjDd3CWjpYbEeCrRSsvc-6EXfp3o25u8eLhgqAI_Fkgr2acEbpNPnPSlyj358Zb5PG_VvEPJQ3qsQ/s1600/020.JPG" width="572" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><br /><div align="center"><em>Do I Wish it could be simpler and with less involvement by perfect Strangers and Agencies that don't have the most stellar track record... sure... but after what we've already Endured and been thru, just having some things working out favorably has lifted a Huge Burden from my very tired shoulders, so I'll Rejoice in any Victory, however Conditional it might be.</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf2eOBs0UbpFRIkboc5DOTCBZ1LKRsMCFP5mlF-R8IPF_athtdiURF0ecu9h9Gc2906DHo2qMikgz-BOqD1JSYkp2evqVFCpkWNKKYW3B4mWqYtTZDbavFXOxX0HMzk_n1Pg9x890NE4w/s1600/004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf2eOBs0UbpFRIkboc5DOTCBZ1LKRsMCFP5mlF-R8IPF_athtdiURF0ecu9h9Gc2906DHo2qMikgz-BOqD1JSYkp2evqVFCpkWNKKYW3B4mWqYtTZDbavFXOxX0HMzk_n1Pg9x890NE4w/s1600/004.JPG" width="594" /></a></div><br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><em>I realize we have a Complex Case, so I didn't Expect no hiccups in the Process, but it had reached a level of ridiculousness and absurdity that made absolutely no sense at all... and was jeapordizing the Welfare of the Children.   So I had to go on a rampage as a last resort measure to bring attention to the situation and stir things up for the sake of the Children and my own Sanity!</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjykf_CXEVN7HTuef_SvHD8O1idUu9KcCQHRgJ3LmGEg3LCgaHUdoqhTP6-TpNP1FAednHe_-3O4pEabk2MvYpNVUOFJ4PrfbEl_JyfXQLe6QsRj8odPLy2kTF_xRtJHjuN-Z5euyg4Giw/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjykf_CXEVN7HTuef_SvHD8O1idUu9KcCQHRgJ3LmGEg3LCgaHUdoqhTP6-TpNP1FAednHe_-3O4pEabk2MvYpNVUOFJ4PrfbEl_JyfXQLe6QsRj8odPLy2kTF_xRtJHjuN-Z5euyg4Giw/s1600/003.JPG" width="572" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>You cannot even Imagine how much un-necessary prolonged Stress has now been relieved, it Feels Good not to have quite so many Worries now!!!  I Feel like this Awesome Set of Bookends Looks... aren't they Sublime?!?  Not within my Budget, darn it, but I'd Love to own some Bookends like this, so Art Nouveau, which is one of my Favorite Styles because it's so Artsy and Free-Spirited.</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT2WTzzuDZfmOLRkvBuryLEBeEgvMt1ZbS8eyJz7s9uoTMNzGvg1e-BqI65i_8q5ZWdZuPA-Cz1P9ZMhL0EagKlHgrutY1h67zv-xYKh2G4UAGAcIQ1dW85gQcCpY82BsUtCI0MiDyxSo/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT2WTzzuDZfmOLRkvBuryLEBeEgvMt1ZbS8eyJz7s9uoTMNzGvg1e-BqI65i_8q5ZWdZuPA-Cz1P9ZMhL0EagKlHgrutY1h67zv-xYKh2G4UAGAcIQ1dW85gQcCpY82BsUtCI0MiDyxSo/s1600/005.JPG" width="522" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>And speaking of Free-Spirited, check out these Pink Opalescent Glass Nudie Goblets, how Fun!!!  And to find a complete Set in Pristine Condition, a Rarity I'm sure!</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR7MSEdnEEZeQrP9fdG5CxW_vPErjy1RuG5DyrBkiY1fmQYdAW4DWPthAW8H6ut28bjTO6W5jGvFQCnB8njfdnqeeJTglWuyhdR5nzSLtuAp5NtiGVRDf3Rz_yXQvX253-lJSFeN5bH-E/s1600/014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR7MSEdnEEZeQrP9fdG5CxW_vPErjy1RuG5DyrBkiY1fmQYdAW4DWPthAW8H6ut28bjTO6W5jGvFQCnB8njfdnqeeJTglWuyhdR5nzSLtuAp5NtiGVRDf3Rz_yXQvX253-lJSFeN5bH-E/s1600/014.JPG" width="506" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><br /><div align="center"><em>And I had received several requests for me to Model my Ensembles when I received them... and they Arrived so Quickly that I'll be able to wear them to some of the upcoming Events!  Here's Purchase No. 1.   The Valentine Bear on the Chair is a Gift to me from Prince R... and Princess T instantly confiscated it for herself saying I don't need Stuffed Animals anymore because I'm too Old!!!  *Bwahahaha, that's a good one!*   Along with the White Candy Bunny he gave me, saying it 'Disturbed' her because she knew I shouldn't eat that stuff anymore!!!  So she broke off a sliver of a Bunny Foot and said that's all I should risk... and she'd eat the rest for me!   Which she promptly did... as I stood there forlornly looking at my Pathetic Bunny Foot Sliver... certainly not enuf to put me into a Sugar Coma!  *LOL... she's now become the Diabetic Dietary Gestapo around here!  With the Best of Intentions of coarse! Smiles.*   I'm not sure if she's trying to Save me or get all my Presents???  Or if Prince R is being Loving or trying to Kill me off???  Whaddya think?  *Winks*</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbENM47_cwF_7YcQThT3jtS50aM5Px6YiRvjvlN7BtWd2Et9Unth2Cv-qWaLvmeHoRvloFOlnLYqngeo0djs4kgPNG0xNP3tbThSfaiO0q7xHuw5f_nnvoERarAlXThXoJqosNZXeHfdk/s1600/032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbENM47_cwF_7YcQThT3jtS50aM5Px6YiRvjvlN7BtWd2Et9Unth2Cv-qWaLvmeHoRvloFOlnLYqngeo0djs4kgPNG0xNP3tbThSfaiO0q7xHuw5f_nnvoERarAlXThXoJqosNZXeHfdk/s1600/032.JPG" width="510" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><br /><div align="center"><em>And one side of Purchase No. 2, which is Reversable.  Sorry you can't see the entire floor length view, but my Photographer is only Eight after all!  *Winks*</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkIevI7iLDCa1QJCFui-8zzWH18uGK2NyPo4wzHs6Fq6X__BdOO-hDRbT5CzmTSfuc2F4NjBJXWOQMbSGLdUUdzb_fTgpdjK-bVjSNifoLXZOUj8-xKrPAi05Oa4uJWbjESqJ9UTA67fk/s1600/030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkIevI7iLDCa1QJCFui-8zzWH18uGK2NyPo4wzHs6Fq6X__BdOO-hDRbT5CzmTSfuc2F4NjBJXWOQMbSGLdUUdzb_fTgpdjK-bVjSNifoLXZOUj8-xKrPAi05Oa4uJWbjESqJ9UTA67fk/s1600/030.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>Each came wrapped in Vintage Linens tied with either Hand-Dyed Seam Binding or Upcycled Gorgeous Sari Material Fibers like this.   I Love it when someone takes the Time to Package something Beautifully.  </em></div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6z0RXDyQ6-vj3TiAM00IaQ6_6WfRvOsWPLpPhlfXWjrWIKRvR3ZcPOQ-GUqgNVfX1tk8QxMvQyE8UwdBlx2yS0jcdVcAXAgB2qnysZ0cSjh4Big8iL4_8JyHt0rS3gmmSaOYeWkWqXc4/s1600/1902060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6z0RXDyQ6-vj3TiAM00IaQ6_6WfRvOsWPLpPhlfXWjrWIKRvR3ZcPOQ-GUqgNVfX1tk8QxMvQyE8UwdBlx2yS0jcdVcAXAgB2qnysZ0cSjh4Big8iL4_8JyHt0rS3gmmSaOYeWkWqXc4/s1600/1902060.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>And I'd no sooner finished Modeling my new Ensembles when my Photographer sped off to dig thru her Magical Ensembles... because there's not gonna be any Runway Show going on around Bohemian Valhalla without her getting into the Act and being the Star of the Show!  *LOL*</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_Tpy0mzxx4aCbQbToxaLP_s5gGVN-VXyZSmi49V_Ekh9Wrh-xpbOaf303ClT47Bmdh2tOusi81Vf8hLxJlUZ-bPkHly_GJJC_QD-Wp-K94GnrP-NWDjiyNDSj7aeKt4S78NZGe_w9nQ/s1600/1902061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_Tpy0mzxx4aCbQbToxaLP_s5gGVN-VXyZSmi49V_Ekh9Wrh-xpbOaf303ClT47Bmdh2tOusi81Vf8hLxJlUZ-bPkHly_GJJC_QD-Wp-K94GnrP-NWDjiyNDSj7aeKt4S78NZGe_w9nQ/s1600/1902061.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>Yes, those are my Gypsy Cowgirl Boots she's Prancing around in... because nothing goes with Velvet, Satin and Tiaras quite like Gypsy Cowgirl Boots, right?  *Winks*</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFYyzY0SJAtql4zuL14DSE7xMFmiS-nk0kNhNOnAo8dvzzST6rSPhdFyN36xVwKmkeazp0WTHe1fjweRmyrvwHgmGUy_JhwrRIxRMT-8gbaY7F834KGLxNh3GJeWARFTCO0w34D3qymE/s1600/1902062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFYyzY0SJAtql4zuL14DSE7xMFmiS-nk0kNhNOnAo8dvzzST6rSPhdFyN36xVwKmkeazp0WTHe1fjweRmyrvwHgmGUy_JhwrRIxRMT-8gbaY7F834KGLxNh3GJeWARFTCO0w34D3qymE/s1600/1902062.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>Okay, you Win, you look Cuter, I acquiese.  *Winks*</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIWRZ8sKlFZ4XMbS5zttHUeQ5DBNVYAPrfMkSa8DqSQszuN7BrOdrofX_1dYxlgKnIFUkmuqx4xhA7KrojjNZlFy-oTo6AesuXZzZUvhJHmpkM_K37ak4g5X-qDVFcI005TvUHn83RMM/s1600/1902063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIWRZ8sKlFZ4XMbS5zttHUeQ5DBNVYAPrfMkSa8DqSQszuN7BrOdrofX_1dYxlgKnIFUkmuqx4xhA7KrojjNZlFy-oTo6AesuXZzZUvhJHmpkM_K37ak4g5X-qDVFcI005TvUHn83RMM/s1600/1902063.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>There's no Competing with an Adorable Diva Princess on the Runway after all!!!  *Smiles*</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj73wR6TyXP8w_SwMk5lK8Xogjp2V2ihonrparU7aG-Wqd4Ci1AtFmFm8UFHMrKitc0R0OVeL7hcRLzwGef7elM-JetA3_OfmIH2fb8EIycvq59kWLT8-KmE1T33L4l7fG2NyF1RcPc8i0/s1600/1902063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj73wR6TyXP8w_SwMk5lK8Xogjp2V2ihonrparU7aG-Wqd4Ci1AtFmFm8UFHMrKitc0R0OVeL7hcRLzwGef7elM-JetA3_OfmIH2fb8EIycvq59kWLT8-KmE1T33L4l7fG2NyF1RcPc8i0/s1600/1902063.JPG" width="568" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><em>She couldn't resist stealing Gramma's Thunder... and show whose the Top Super Model around here!  *Ha ha ha ha!*</em></div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdNvWx-VMDOF4tEsOBTrYsjVYxfUKPYrTtsxa2bo0Qh7lFGH_ZXnJzgQ6KP4F2J0gechq0aaOGIf9Pq-Dm29HsDoWTt-vDqAx_JgFKKSbcuvdliX-I_CsQy20Xl-9yG0kvMVsir21x2bc/s1600/023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdNvWx-VMDOF4tEsOBTrYsjVYxfUKPYrTtsxa2bo0Qh7lFGH_ZXnJzgQ6KP4F2J0gechq0aaOGIf9Pq-Dm29HsDoWTt-vDqAx_JgFKKSbcuvdliX-I_CsQy20Xl-9yG0kvMVsir21x2bc/s1600/023.JPG" width="596" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <em>Now that I've Modeled my new duds and been overthrown on the Throne of my Kingdom *Winks*... back to the Mall to see what Lovelies you could get 20% Off Tomorrow for Valentine's Day and Monday for President's Day.   My Friend Shelly, who has a Showroom {#113} right beside one of mine has this Old Box covered in Antique Velvet. *Swoon... Just my Style!*</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6apmBwutPm7Zy3iNWJdTT3nmaXxqOUVRKrLrCzgQJaemrTYza01gMDhYOO69IOJOrX-cxGozgTz0ztaDc3BIZTwurAVxS7X3oL4ZYrN4Q8P37qTLYXXk6soPzqd1uV9h3lI7lB6H4_2g/s1600/024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6apmBwutPm7Zy3iNWJdTT3nmaXxqOUVRKrLrCzgQJaemrTYza01gMDhYOO69IOJOrX-cxGozgTz0ztaDc3BIZTwurAVxS7X3oL4ZYrN4Q8P37qTLYXXk6soPzqd1uV9h3lI7lB6H4_2g/s1600/024.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>And the interior has the Cutest Old Wallpaper lining it, Aged to crackled and peeling Sepia Perfection.</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUxJ5m1qZMTLiteiJHd7G48TjTKcteUtC3eVtboT-lablAac42jvMV7xVVfOghKsSNCNyMIhhIDGfjFen0lidB5QkN3PZEV26L_jAsR5Yp1a19cQMCBXuAbGmRIxaR2kNaZjortVFXNSI/s1600/026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUxJ5m1qZMTLiteiJHd7G48TjTKcteUtC3eVtboT-lablAac42jvMV7xVVfOghKsSNCNyMIhhIDGfjFen0lidB5QkN3PZEV26L_jAsR5Yp1a19cQMCBXuAbGmRIxaR2kNaZjortVFXNSI/s1600/026.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>And so... after we completed our Pathological Picture Taking of the Mall before the Big Valentine's Sale... and done our Modeling... we'd worked up an Appetite for a bowl of Soup at Wildflower Bread Company... and a Valentine's Day Cupcake for The Princess as Reward for all her Hard Work.</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW07ALm6hnr3a7P3G_oDECWpqlHMNvdC7nnH3prZFNzz3f2kIoSWMHfoBKEWNOk8yo9VGRpBCUo9v4MnlpzYe5na7Wp_VNWciRBlCNdI-ANuwe63vsk4MPJxJvCs7vVeA6AudpLhu6KAU/s1600/027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW07ALm6hnr3a7P3G_oDECWpqlHMNvdC7nnH3prZFNzz3f2kIoSWMHfoBKEWNOk8yo9VGRpBCUo9v4MnlpzYe5na7Wp_VNWciRBlCNdI-ANuwe63vsk4MPJxJvCs7vVeA6AudpLhu6KAU/s1600/027.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>The Kale and Sausage Soup is delish!!!   I'm eating a lot of Soups and Salads on this Diabetic Diet, which is fine since I happen to Love Soups and Salads and can easily eat them every day for at least one meal.</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8mErLnbu1hrRfoD14MGplkgB-_bWewkVmA1aI7gYaJWAZZDiqvFf8Q7H5jceOwIXOt0gyu2Ln2XcdHU9D9hfxEaTy3zyD2U8_3da326qu63cfNjloyxHmYCAOcaItctvBPgU0igs9Vac/s1600/028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8mErLnbu1hrRfoD14MGplkgB-_bWewkVmA1aI7gYaJWAZZDiqvFf8Q7H5jceOwIXOt0gyu2Ln2XcdHU9D9hfxEaTy3zyD2U8_3da326qu63cfNjloyxHmYCAOcaItctvBPgU0igs9Vac/s1600/028.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>And what would a Girl's Day Out be without bringing The Girls?   So Princess T brought darn near all of her Girls... Thankfully she didn't drag them all into the Restaurant!!!  *Smiles*</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSvnRrooxcSfuJx4vQh9WTXgeDCRIzCWMVSKD5BCqz_pGxHepeQpOmYWZNyamJlKjjj3EjA3IC-wRJN3BlC0sMuoaGFe06gkglE5LwjlUgE7Gna0iH3xe0GWhFKUVKBe6NyQWpfWWP-nE/s1600/033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSvnRrooxcSfuJx4vQh9WTXgeDCRIzCWMVSKD5BCqz_pGxHepeQpOmYWZNyamJlKjjj3EjA3IC-wRJN3BlC0sMuoaGFe06gkglE5LwjlUgE7Gna0iH3xe0GWhFKUVKBe6NyQWpfWWP-nE/s1600/033.JPG" width="540" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Happy Valentine's Day from the Arizona Desert... 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