It Was The Worst Of Times And It Was The Best Of Times

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik91ccLyEk7riQeBBsyqJgFhA7nQ_MMoMmXar_R3-brhEwrz7EurRVTGHzc42Xs64gn_R8o9yKzczzc-Vtv183Ll7jx5ZIpD4RUs5O-fb6kzJYqHCVjjlg_5eRseDZwCB6ahjCmjD1s26L/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/AVvXsEik91ccLyEk7riQeBBsyqJgFhA7nQ_MMoMmXar_R3-brhEwrz7EurRVTGHzc42Xs64gn_R8o9yKzczzc-Vtv183Ll7jx5ZIpD4RUs5O-fb6kzJYqHCVjjlg_5eRseDZwCB6ahjCmjD1s26L/s640/005.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 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Do any of you have a Room of the House that is both a Favorite... and also the most of a Wreck at the Moment?  That would be the Diningroom for me... it Houses some of my Favorite things... and right now, because it's also one of the least utilized Family Rooms, it has the most clutter and chaos that needs clearing out!  *Le Sigh*</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3fQ2qxV5vFrf9cRVHb7vLcu7oBxt6PkrIeCPkMgMGuap09U1EVYoiy94fWh5ZqqgfMPjAJIcQU1qdNS2RN5cxGsTXOXY_gfuEDe9nDeI9ONiyoPwg5sh4MwtVtWfL3atbMJBxWJrgu3WJ/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/AVvXsEi3fQ2qxV5vFrf9cRVHb7vLcu7oBxt6PkrIeCPkMgMGuap09U1EVYoiy94fWh5ZqqgfMPjAJIcQU1qdNS2RN5cxGsTXOXY_gfuEDe9nDeI9ONiyoPwg5sh4MwtVtWfL3atbMJBxWJrgu3WJ/s640/020.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>It often becomes the Room I bring New Acquisitions to until they have a permanent place to be... just so that they're out of the way but not out of sight so that I forget about them or can't remember where I stashed them!?  *Smiles*  I'm Notorious for that... Misplacement of things because if they're out of Sight they tend to be out of Mind.  And then Time goes by and I either completely forget that I have them or I can't remember for the Life of me where I put them unless they're in plain view?!?</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/AVvXsEioIUKPIkK39tNU79FuDIB8cecWZXLr929_KuWIsssSH12wz7e8lTFCp0eBzB10gNRkenVHmoVxJVyjnYFVZWAXOfuMB-JheKC3GiLV99Lh-QZJyYRfSbawaP3EF64UESGp22bzJ9FeMSgO/s1600/021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioIUKPIkK39tNU79FuDIB8cecWZXLr929_KuWIsssSH12wz7e8lTFCp0eBzB10gNRkenVHmoVxJVyjnYFVZWAXOfuMB-JheKC3GiLV99Lh-QZJyYRfSbawaP3EF64UESGp22bzJ9FeMSgO/s640/021.JPG" width="496" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>And so right now I have an inordinate amount of New Found Treasures that are stashed in there in plain sight... too many in fact... and also piles of New Inventory that needs Processing for the Showroom and Loft Spaces.  So it's all quite a Hot Mess... a Beautiful Hot Mess to be sure... but a Hot Mess nonetheless!!!  And I'm Conflicted about being in the Room even though it's filled with many of my Favorite Objects and Collections... and not just because it's difficult to Navigate thru the too much currently stashed in there!  *Winks*  But also because on the one hand I Enjoy Beholding it all... like my Old Spools of Vintage Velvet just procured from the big End of Season Sale at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MelroseVintage"><strong><span style="color: #e69138;">MELROSE VINTAGE...</span></strong></a> but on the other hand there's such Chaos, Clutter and Disorder in there that it reminds me how much Work is yet to be done to get it all together!  *Le Sigh*</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/AVvXsEiAjehE6hFr30np0Q0aUhgx7iSWt-uoTquVcxL1PIIbLLuyA2XFnfGFV-_v2zIE7zLSCxk3DI5CzBsYGh7ZI3GaovLeKpGBEW8ZxsH6YfZ1sRsb1kSo3WAmIAV6-0-u_G8pnENasUyZODCG/s1600/006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAjehE6hFr30np0Q0aUhgx7iSWt-uoTquVcxL1PIIbLLuyA2XFnfGFV-_v2zIE7zLSCxk3DI5CzBsYGh7ZI3GaovLeKpGBEW8ZxsH6YfZ1sRsb1kSo3WAmIAV6-0-u_G8pnENasUyZODCG/s640/006.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>Finding the right Space and Place for everything is often easier said than done around here... some Treasures wouldn't fare well in certain Rooms that are used a lot and need total Function.   And the Rotation of Collections into Vignettes, along with Storage when they're not in Rotation... can be a particular Challenge when you are at Saturation Point.  Not to mention in the Process of Culling the Hoard of Lovelies in a Monumental Edit and Purge that seems to go on Forever and a Day... which just adds to the perpetual Messiness right now as things are being Sorted and Curated.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8uxVSATnY5LqBv980GVx-7YUk6I1hfI11HNaDtsG3g63qv7Mlk26v0SqLfpCrLsSAVJX7tk856b37bKNGK9PKLE7rDWKUj-kJaMzmXDFfYje6na9vdLLIMIOol4ca6JBvfMfVdO__MNaF/s1600/009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8uxVSATnY5LqBv980GVx-7YUk6I1hfI11HNaDtsG3g63qv7Mlk26v0SqLfpCrLsSAVJX7tk856b37bKNGK9PKLE7rDWKUj-kJaMzmXDFfYje6na9vdLLIMIOol4ca6JBvfMfVdO__MNaF/s640/009.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 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>And it's not as if many of the "Keepers" aren't things that you use often... and so it's important to get them Placed, at least Temporarily, where they can be Seen and Found easily so that you're not on frustrating Search Missions for that Special Object you want to use or wear daily.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><em></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/AVvXsEhlFdK8sj95ApT3loPhwgwgYn_9G3T3cRL_2Q17LKlDMnmUbcg_2lvYGC35krGTVyb3bFLlBxDqIlxaKLTb5fGozM9O6g-rR6SB6QFCW6WbVoQD7qEomZATArxfzBzKRw21zSVEqRZ3ohKt/s1600/008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlFdK8sj95ApT3loPhwgwgYn_9G3T3cRL_2Q17LKlDMnmUbcg_2lvYGC35krGTVyb3bFLlBxDqIlxaKLTb5fGozM9O6g-rR6SB6QFCW6WbVoQD7qEomZATArxfzBzKRw21zSVEqRZ3ohKt/s640/008.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 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>But too much is too much... and I know full well that in due Time I will have to wade thru all of the Excess and Dispose of it one way or another.  And as the layers of the Great Edit and Purge are Exposed and I Proceed... well... it does get harder as the Emotional Attachments to the Primo Good Stuff that I must Cull begins in earnest.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Regardless of how much Love is involved... there is also always the Sacrifice... of Time, Talent and Treasure.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></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/AVvXsEjDLHidkwxq4HqnktHFngpWLpKwIpuZZXF-AIuLIoOPi5FLInrwzIfi64jg52VssyWb7kxTiQc5ziwJZTlNQmxwUMtAUDHGRNHXvZndR0Ug8wVNNmpnsh9f7NZ1-qzH-4Mad-MHCMWwlGwv/s1600/013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDLHidkwxq4HqnktHFngpWLpKwIpuZZXF-AIuLIoOPi5FLInrwzIfi64jg52VssyWb7kxTiQc5ziwJZTlNQmxwUMtAUDHGRNHXvZndR0Ug8wVNNmpnsh9f7NZ1-qzH-4Mad-MHCMWwlGwv/s640/013.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 of the Issues of Life often getting in the way and Consuming a great deal of that too!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></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/AVvXsEj62tEfmLJvdE_j9vHUGU5abUsc5urr4k9YmzFsr5QM1Qw0MgXingGhYLfkRiMConYIiOcIKpJGkG5IlPjpdgKtCmEo44WV3T7YvaPMX0c_XYWlVk1qfJZZFHtDjUZVIc2FCC2QvD51e-yr/s1600/284.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj62tEfmLJvdE_j9vHUGU5abUsc5urr4k9YmzFsr5QM1Qw0MgXingGhYLfkRiMConYIiOcIKpJGkG5IlPjpdgKtCmEo44WV3T7YvaPMX0c_XYWlVk1qfJZZFHtDjUZVIc2FCC2QvD51e-yr/s640/284.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 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>And so it can be a very delicate Balance... and keeping Centered thru it all... and some days we're more out of kilter than others and everything doesn't always line up... or there aren't enough hours in the Day... or... or... or... ______________________ {You fill in the Blank}</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></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/AVvXsEiAjHG3dQRNaWIpXoIYZv1A1PMc0bMkdpIc1TjSIcC3uz54xRN82H4eDvjKAn6VNRXRQs8Mm1Qynd-vCeabT51rY9oz3URoVcqfUm6_pN5olvDZB5NbqgTyRXvYdgt7NUWs48aTXRPwh-p7/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/AVvXsEiAjHG3dQRNaWIpXoIYZv1A1PMc0bMkdpIc1TjSIcC3uz54xRN82H4eDvjKAn6VNRXRQs8Mm1Qynd-vCeabT51rY9oz3URoVcqfUm6_pN5olvDZB5NbqgTyRXvYdgt7NUWs48aTXRPwh-p7/s640/004.JPG" width="616" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>And I'm fairly Certain you "Feel Me" because if you're here at all we probably share more Similarities than Differences... if the Visuals Intrigue and draw you in... or the Story of the Post... then you've already made that Connection of having a Point of Reference to what this is all about and our Experience probably isn't all that different.  We're carrying something worth being baggage sometimes... and how long and for how far remains uncertain and untold at this point on the Journey.</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/AVvXsEg8x5Sk_BwcoFJmcsU7tYZ-5GgNNDjkqtn0DeNtV_LgedQBrWYmxXioXf_blXBRABJtzmIOb3WbHZqxjgMO-kE_TMoznoR9fCZTt36YZRKfL1PKhou0aFdJBcBY6Y2BQ3_l_FtI085LPdFR/s1600/280.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8x5Sk_BwcoFJmcsU7tYZ-5GgNNDjkqtn0DeNtV_LgedQBrWYmxXioXf_blXBRABJtzmIOb3WbHZqxjgMO-kE_TMoznoR9fCZTt36YZRKfL1PKhou0aFdJBcBY6Y2BQ3_l_FtI085LPdFR/s640/280.JPG" width="618" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><em>But the Preservation of Beauty and History needs Dedicated Stewards and Advocates... and I suppose we're the ones who were Assigned the Mission...</em></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><em>Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian</em> </div></div>

It Was The Worst Of Times And It Was The Best Of Times

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The Finale' ~ Sweet Salvage ~ Summer Lovin'

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-uEyAd8F4UpUuSCiJxy44ab1COFoj-MO6M_2lAWsV01sGlxafQRMaLmzSegS7M6NN1mtaD-p_ZsVjsTTZ3ayVR-I3tRSxciwqOyAf1fzHYz1kzkGgrfTF9FDKeFr0vc4WMfS3L8DGO5Ze/s1600/030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-uEyAd8F4UpUuSCiJxy44ab1COFoj-MO6M_2lAWsV01sGlxafQRMaLmzSegS7M6NN1mtaD-p_ZsVjsTTZ3ayVR-I3tRSxciwqOyAf1fzHYz1kzkGgrfTF9FDKeFr0vc4WMfS3L8DGO5Ze/s640/030.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>Since my Dad was a Career Military Man and was Deployed a lot or Working two jobs when he was Home, I remember that most of our Summers were not spent on actual Vacations... but on short Road Trips or Local Adventures.   And then every Year we'd usually have a Permanent Change of Assignment to a new Base either Stateside or Overseas and sometimes Family could Accompany him on those Tours of Duty. </em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><em></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/AVvXsEj86g6FnaMiGUNhUPybsGS8WjstA5yL1SJNQIr482HDzEC6oubgeHg08s4KbKd6FTakhHRL3b1ecrFU7IisDleA2LgKufAQVqGzJiiUASAyVrFi4w5-H2KJSRE25z0qP_6frqt8d3lFv61i/s1600/145.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj86g6FnaMiGUNhUPybsGS8WjstA5yL1SJNQIr482HDzEC6oubgeHg08s4KbKd6FTakhHRL3b1ecrFU7IisDleA2LgKufAQVqGzJiiUASAyVrFi4w5-H2KJSRE25z0qP_6frqt8d3lFv61i/s640/145.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>So I have a lot of Vacation-Like Memories even though our Family really never got the opportunity or had the Resources to go on actual Vacation per se.  We'd load up the Car... and Believe me many of our Cars looked like this in the early Years when Dad was just an Airman... and off we'd go on some Grand Adventure that didn't Cost much but would be sure to Deliver Priceless Memories and a Good Time.  </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/AVvXsEhluZYvuFwSkKDvmIgelhspz61lhQThz_MNAInoXujvCgzCu-W4LgD4GakWgA7qL1X_SQpRyCiGL8-eFv9EaOc8kvaiW7toc2NfG9KEgnp8-6LuAAdngFbJmzup1W0Vrt7kdDLN4mwxtUvn/s1600/062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhluZYvuFwSkKDvmIgelhspz61lhQThz_MNAInoXujvCgzCu-W4LgD4GakWgA7qL1X_SQpRyCiGL8-eFv9EaOc8kvaiW7toc2NfG9KEgnp8-6LuAAdngFbJmzup1W0Vrt7kdDLN4mwxtUvn/s640/062.JPG" width="534" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div align="center"><em>Mom and Dad had a knack of making something out of nothing and so we never felt deprived even when we were actually low income.  We never just Existed due to lack of finances, we Lived Life Fully regardless, using whatever we had.  They Made Memories and I Learned early on that it doesn't have to take Money to do that or Create a Vacation-Like Atmosphere and Experience.</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/AVvXsEhGPf8kTTSoO4ir4k6TGmJgeeqYmI1XrC5eQMi4h_2wrcCi6ZTTrQjgnTJx0viY7HZpiFMCw6wcvyVuCDuOgumabdyXOT4VH0V0ZyhbAEbC-EP3D18qK67ehzVeeeCUrdpFAlmhxQj7AfWx/s1600/082.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGPf8kTTSoO4ir4k6TGmJgeeqYmI1XrC5eQMi4h_2wrcCi6ZTTrQjgnTJx0viY7HZpiFMCw6wcvyVuCDuOgumabdyXOT4VH0V0ZyhbAEbC-EP3D18qK67ehzVeeeCUrdpFAlmhxQj7AfWx/s640/082.JPG" width="594" /></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>I'm always Saddened when I hear folks say that they'll do this or that WHEN they have the Money... because I Wonder, what will they actually DO or MISS DOING if that Money never comes?  The Opportunity to do so many things is there even if the Money isn't, if you're Creative, Resourceful and Imaginative about having a Good Time... and Good Times Together are Truly Priceless, so don't miss out on those Ops for the mere lack of funding!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRO76SNXH69Pp-Jw-Di-eRksFjUseIuI32UsTEft7zoijM5ZxIGWLYQQl0Rr8oIqx-QVDwxKbS6uYStSlnQOkwWJvq3YZtthDn8ljS12DgyrBoSqWjePq9h9xHRJ3crxpJVW4LzB1COXrY/s1600/113.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRO76SNXH69Pp-Jw-Di-eRksFjUseIuI32UsTEft7zoijM5ZxIGWLYQQl0Rr8oIqx-QVDwxKbS6uYStSlnQOkwWJvq3YZtthDn8ljS12DgyrBoSqWjePq9h9xHRJ3crxpJVW4LzB1COXrY/s640/113.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 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>We never actually went to a Professional Ball Game until The Son was almost halfway grown and my Aunt Gil took us... but we sure had Attended or Played some Amateur Memorable Ball Games and other Sporting Events that were equally Exciting and Enjoyable and Cost little or nothing at all!  The Man Played on Military Teams for many Years, I was Athletic in my Youth, and most of the Kids and G-Kids have Participated in Various Sports in School, Programs or the Neighborhood.  </em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxiusLvpBFCpx0ZZc8FdFrDbBrge4tskaTShO8OccP6K2tjp1sfc4QO51sOXGSmN3gk0IeBZ2Eju6XpbI6LUMrnIXH7d7lmu-F6Uh7eE_XCZmmmkrle_5WjwViLAZn8VisSvVS8gBzUTn/s1600/123.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxiusLvpBFCpx0ZZc8FdFrDbBrge4tskaTShO8OccP6K2tjp1sfc4QO51sOXGSmN3gk0IeBZ2Eju6XpbI6LUMrnIXH7d7lmu-F6Uh7eE_XCZmmmkrle_5WjwViLAZn8VisSvVS8gBzUTn/s640/123.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 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Sure you can Spend... and sometimes Choose to... but it's not necessary to have a Great Time at any Event, Show or Mini Vacation or Road Trip you embark upon.  I'll usually Attend even if I'm flat broke and know that I'll just be Savoring the Experience, Capturing Images to take Home and Share here... Receiving nothing but Inspiration, Visual Delights and a Wonderful Time Socially with Family and/or Friends and being Supportive in whatever ways you can for those who are Hosting the Shows and Events and have put so much Work and Effort into them.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk8uOer0T5rp-IxqAR00mfJCNWFaa1eda4bEh5CoyDSktu_oWPR25bRVX3Ovv0RxJHcDBHl1nebt73TgVDHgX3kqOC-SqlOm9MET0GLqM32atTix0uI5Ey-PEPGqgtuRzHpE0IfNfCtrI5/s1600/125.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk8uOer0T5rp-IxqAR00mfJCNWFaa1eda4bEh5CoyDSktu_oWPR25bRVX3Ovv0RxJHcDBHl1nebt73TgVDHgX3kqOC-SqlOm9MET0GLqM32atTix0uI5Ey-PEPGqgtuRzHpE0IfNfCtrI5/s640/125.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>Don't bypass a Great Time just because you 'Don't Have The Money' and Feel therefore you cannot go.  And I'm dead Serious about that.  So what if you can't come Home with some Found Treasure you fell in Lust with this time around... there's always next time around when Budget permits Indulgences.   I liked what the Messages on these Sweet Bottles Advised:</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Create Dreams, Embrace Magic, Treasure Every Day...</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Travel, Adventure, Memories and The Voyage are what are Important and Meaningful!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJPxU3ZRpKWZ7X-545IfQu8eOzuxk4xhi4JIveLm3EdU1mQ9hs0KRTjX0-sF-aFoU1VaLLpyw1DqH2G3NIJHHqA4exALRvJv3STLPYznVcp2tXuDv35Rvkb5JOPwn2IgxfII6Lxti7MTuC/s1600/051.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJPxU3ZRpKWZ7X-545IfQu8eOzuxk4xhi4JIveLm3EdU1mQ9hs0KRTjX0-sF-aFoU1VaLLpyw1DqH2G3NIJHHqA4exALRvJv3STLPYznVcp2tXuDv35Rvkb5JOPwn2IgxfII6Lxti7MTuC/s640/051.JPG" width="544" /></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>Make the Time to have a Good Time as often as you are able!  Don't wait until you have an Actual Vacation.   I haven't had an Actual Vacation in many Years... and yet I have a Good Time Consistently and On Purpose all the same... regardless of Life Challenges and Obstacles trying to get in the way of it much of the time!  </em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJZctuL8nbRe4ZEVzEMDiYFq5zlWk6hARpOfF1N5ew63T8zbolA04aJJKf0P5_H_nAAKEeoXDKkqDaoMfTUYY2gyleK7srLCvNgYjGs80KFPhx7EbWTVGcpE_yFOj3TJpfwjTypActlH0/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/AVvXsEiZJZctuL8nbRe4ZEVzEMDiYFq5zlWk6hARpOfF1N5ew63T8zbolA04aJJKf0P5_H_nAAKEeoXDKkqDaoMfTUYY2gyleK7srLCvNgYjGs80KFPhx7EbWTVGcpE_yFOj3TJpfwjTypActlH0/s640/014.JPG" width="504" /></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> Don't Relinquish your Joy due to Circumstances... Revel in and Maintain your Joy in spite of the Circumstances and Situations coming against you I say!!!  Don't let anyone or anything Steal it!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfu_iNvbjVbAJfmqIy_PTUtKxrNPMCOhEsuhPXAGGRR3qYK-FTtrgKaTrEq0Hi63GHVQry7keRlpt9Np63p5Bi6rj97q7p71Lh4y9FOP2FWHmdEO6Chuq926I53Vlkuj_z9e-SQEGz0SsW/s1600/129.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfu_iNvbjVbAJfmqIy_PTUtKxrNPMCOhEsuhPXAGGRR3qYK-FTtrgKaTrEq0Hi63GHVQry7keRlpt9Np63p5Bi6rj97q7p71Lh4y9FOP2FWHmdEO6Chuq926I53Vlkuj_z9e-SQEGz0SsW/s640/129.JPG" width="524" /></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>Playing the Hand you've been Dealt Well is part of The Game of Life!!!  Ask any Professional Gambler if they've ever had to have an Ideal Hand to Win The Game and I'm Confident they'll tell  you NO... not at all... in the end it's how the Hand was Played that dictates the Outcome.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcOVGmQbVRjULNmR1RungE89ev1mCIp3Rjwjmnvw9NkJMv22KxxAr648XOuWWgLbrmxePpXegIqS4YX2sOoAMpsaxQD_y5fhMPESXMFbdai6fp1x430lwws82pa-8X33G6PeEDVzBtKoN/s1600/126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcOVGmQbVRjULNmR1RungE89ev1mCIp3Rjwjmnvw9NkJMv22KxxAr648XOuWWgLbrmxePpXegIqS4YX2sOoAMpsaxQD_y5fhMPESXMFbdai6fp1x430lwws82pa-8X33G6PeEDVzBtKoN/s640/126.JPG" width="498" /></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 especially in a 'Down Economy' it will Task you to make the very Best of whatever you have Left... and forget about what was Lost and might not be Recovered.   I actually find that Hard Times Purge People and can Refine them... showing what they're really made of and have In them.  And it certainly can bring People Closer Together or Tear them apart... their Choice which it will be, depending upon Perspective of their eventual Outcome.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQhyoRK-2eYTocTSP4MagHVf1Pj8UImD_mJ919RfcZrAgcjcrfCCwFg2EmWXtvilXzIHz8ziPbSHxoz7rrA1udDTfW7iIfjrJwo8ivZ6KgTlE9GGetoGDibGDxioOtZoXnWDtdCdlSY8Bd/s1600/139.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQhyoRK-2eYTocTSP4MagHVf1Pj8UImD_mJ919RfcZrAgcjcrfCCwFg2EmWXtvilXzIHz8ziPbSHxoz7rrA1udDTfW7iIfjrJwo8ivZ6KgTlE9GGetoGDibGDxioOtZoXnWDtdCdlSY8Bd/s640/139.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 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Many will Adapt and Overcome and Succeed in spite of grim Predictions, negativity and naysayers... and Success ALWAYS leaves Clues... pay Attention to the Clues and Nuggets of Wisdom Success Imparts. </em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></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/AVvXsEh6rj8rgqB55R-UAJPlxf0h_5jeuiSxglLWUCVUoyNGjqyYYAlXNE06Ud0H1oZKlWurrf7k1_PdPVlWkFgBanc9i0e5vlpqLrX0WkrxCuQq271PFah2HZBXn6TkgSuIqyK8fCq-G6vnEppU/s1600/111.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6rj8rgqB55R-UAJPlxf0h_5jeuiSxglLWUCVUoyNGjqyYYAlXNE06Ud0H1oZKlWurrf7k1_PdPVlWkFgBanc9i0e5vlpqLrX0WkrxCuQq271PFah2HZBXn6TkgSuIqyK8fCq-G6vnEppU/s640/111.JPG" width="574" /></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>EXPECT to have an Epiphany in fact!!!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvkXZRQrJ35kAzvD3RzoX69F_wwa8_a7ac2IhNqtce6a6my3UpP-UPjARri5QtDj8LaLdAWOdrgqKw2qWCIsFo4klbxBcZEoX7FrXe197FwxKqVA50HgAPw6Y3OMxqv8X_mdgvBbZ74ydn/s1600/046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvkXZRQrJ35kAzvD3RzoX69F_wwa8_a7ac2IhNqtce6a6my3UpP-UPjARri5QtDj8LaLdAWOdrgqKw2qWCIsFo4klbxBcZEoX7FrXe197FwxKqVA50HgAPw6Y3OMxqv8X_mdgvBbZ74ydn/s640/046.JPG" width="614" /></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 Expose yourselves to as much as you can that is Going Well... Positive Energy Attracts Positive Energy... and likewise Negative Energy Attracts Negative Energy... so be Discerning about what and who you're Exposing yourself to in order to Receive the Results you Want and Desire!!!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK-t8FIrQeL30uHzE_6m5SsS2TBBfyeIn88cDz1i2XGzQGE-Pb0ev-Sr3ISuAKdCiHmiS4GUTgnP3Zd1r1lBhSDFZGPk9mfZ79eTTH2jen8rgao6NazsbOHSBEF4kEuHftNYG6OMLsPWCT/s1600/140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK-t8FIrQeL30uHzE_6m5SsS2TBBfyeIn88cDz1i2XGzQGE-Pb0ev-Sr3ISuAKdCiHmiS4GUTgnP3Zd1r1lBhSDFZGPk9mfZ79eTTH2jen8rgao6NazsbOHSBEF4kEuHftNYG6OMLsPWCT/s640/140.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 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Be all about Building Things and People UP... and spend as little time as you possibly can Tearing anything or anyone down... because Bad Karma is a beeyatch... *Winks*  Keep your Inner Circle filled with those who Celebrate and Encourage you... Mentor you and help you along wanting you to Succeed too and having your Best Interests at Heart!   </em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0mGOSNPs03BzwKgr4JWfGNHmN8KljSIVXdP93CszbxTgyYF5vyL92AYbgFzhSobM3Psa8FAXnTseJ9FSKzOUGfg2JBdhW26gKI5UbAWsT3nSLM04pyg_iOL-DxFPFVPyRIivTQQNvgDW6/s1600/048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0mGOSNPs03BzwKgr4JWfGNHmN8KljSIVXdP93CszbxTgyYF5vyL92AYbgFzhSobM3Psa8FAXnTseJ9FSKzOUGfg2JBdhW26gKI5UbAWsT3nSLM04pyg_iOL-DxFPFVPyRIivTQQNvgDW6/s640/048.JPG" width="592" /></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>Likewise do the same for them... you never know who really needs that Boost... that Tender Word or Action bestowed upon them to renew their Faith, their Confidence and make them Believe in themselves and the Success of their Vision and Purpose!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhExQsnAK2jpotCBuvrRAJh9EdqIphrC2nsP-mKFoxKoMqot7phxSptJbIFo0RcwolB8o1zXs14EueexI9rswfCRRKqNVfJhAGCWvwmmrWtsJ6q3V7d3RiTJD2JPaWw5jXQjHjdA5RQo5x6/s1600/155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhExQsnAK2jpotCBuvrRAJh9EdqIphrC2nsP-mKFoxKoMqot7phxSptJbIFo0RcwolB8o1zXs14EueexI9rswfCRRKqNVfJhAGCWvwmmrWtsJ6q3V7d3RiTJD2JPaWw5jXQjHjdA5RQo5x6/s640/155.JPG" width="476" /></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>I'm always Excited For anyone whose Vision is Prospering... I Believe that it offers Encouragement to us all and is a Powerful Testimony!   And there's never any Worthy Testimony without a Test now is there?</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFUyZYVTUo5-syXC2nS8jyfOrCGeiNQQ6mpxZQfT6uycW1cRF2si0jVyNHCxi7kCs5UuRF4zvSu0bLzXeozFx7Vo2IIgcPPbUr2bUN7njYbzppNrxrjOr-R6e3FhWrrVQSrqc1y1S9gJ4G/s1600/135.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFUyZYVTUo5-syXC2nS8jyfOrCGeiNQQ6mpxZQfT6uycW1cRF2si0jVyNHCxi7kCs5UuRF4zvSu0bLzXeozFx7Vo2IIgcPPbUr2bUN7njYbzppNrxrjOr-R6e3FhWrrVQSrqc1y1S9gJ4G/s640/135.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 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>There is still much to be Thankful for... much Beauty Abounding all around us... if we but take the Time to Look for it and then Discover and Appreciate it!!!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwWmLUqQI1Ge-Rjr7U32ZlBlkNPCtWHEmhl0y75eXuVEFBrrLzCy3wD4Qghyphenhyphen_9-gMWb1NPkyd4UpaQjnwp5J2ghha4XlGd0Wn1BgJjO7dZoy2AsVpfLK_I033MVqM-xoN2GvMfkVzqDAed/s1600/163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwWmLUqQI1Ge-Rjr7U32ZlBlkNPCtWHEmhl0y75eXuVEFBrrLzCy3wD4Qghyphenhyphen_9-gMWb1NPkyd4UpaQjnwp5J2ghha4XlGd0Wn1BgJjO7dZoy2AsVpfLK_I033MVqM-xoN2GvMfkVzqDAed/s640/163.JPG" width="500" /></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 I Hope that you are able to Suppress all the Negativity in the Media nowadays and Concentrate and Meditate, Focus being on all that is Good and Going Well instead.  </em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqZVRQGqVtskVIADSOFIsYOItng2ZkqOF_jEfNWFgKNL3L1TWXVrOMuaQx12umx7I3rhw_VGPaH-nTh3kTYN-v09FLQjSbGXAwHT6WLT0kwzK63WkrQzbr6NKiKXQzIfO8SjFAc_DVhZ1R/s1600/161.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqZVRQGqVtskVIADSOFIsYOItng2ZkqOF_jEfNWFgKNL3L1TWXVrOMuaQx12umx7I3rhw_VGPaH-nTh3kTYN-v09FLQjSbGXAwHT6WLT0kwzK63WkrQzbr6NKiKXQzIfO8SjFAc_DVhZ1R/s640/161.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Because whatever we spend the most Time Thinking Upon Expands, is Magnified and is 'fed'... be it Good or Bad.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwB1c365CqzmcVCAWvFHIyrkp11xyP9RblA_j5U7uCBhQlYZ3s8V2lYMnMqUfBEFHp1RTWldvVKvfmgOxNbrrq2rlhWvZe6o5pDLHC7aEf7jITrLFyg8_38-1TzcQZSFI2N63UNO4gY_x-/s1600/151.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwB1c365CqzmcVCAWvFHIyrkp11xyP9RblA_j5U7uCBhQlYZ3s8V2lYMnMqUfBEFHp1RTWldvVKvfmgOxNbrrq2rlhWvZe6o5pDLHC7aEf7jITrLFyg8_38-1TzcQZSFI2N63UNO4gY_x-/s640/151.JPG" width="530" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>And I don't know which Types of Thoughts you've been busy feeding Today when you came to Visit?  But it's never too late to Starve the Bad ones and Fertilize the Good Ones so that they will Grow and Flourish instead!!!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisCSxlNZ9DTTOmB7C_Ske_aMraDJmCJWDiv1f9lvuASzs_2zo3ATYVkabxS2QvSzK37cwtm2bheMUMCZtekv0vD1Q5pAbuCDKJUvjfmnqbj18KhXtQUlxS25knY-ZkhhpygkCa5_DS472J/s1600/152.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisCSxlNZ9DTTOmB7C_Ske_aMraDJmCJWDiv1f9lvuASzs_2zo3ATYVkabxS2QvSzK37cwtm2bheMUMCZtekv0vD1Q5pAbuCDKJUvjfmnqbj18KhXtQUlxS25knY-ZkhhpygkCa5_DS472J/s640/152.JPG" width="508" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Where ever you are on this Globe and whatever place you find yourselves at this Day... I Hope that the Time you have spent here in the Land of Blog has been able to Uplift you and be a Source of Encouragement, Hope, Inspiration and Love!?</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS8AntmBNRfPEMpltlTWSJp5KCV_ikedbiyVxmY0n_YtygnWtz8Vm2NFo3SNo65NLeHLkoHO7zQxRcNLalUYraH4u1GVqrWT2nd97vemRKXQO3VRIRq6VsXGzqO3xtnYCuKfRacqDd-1cS/s1600/150.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS8AntmBNRfPEMpltlTWSJp5KCV_ikedbiyVxmY0n_YtygnWtz8Vm2NFo3SNo65NLeHLkoHO7zQxRcNLalUYraH4u1GVqrWT2nd97vemRKXQO3VRIRq6VsXGzqO3xtnYCuKfRacqDd-1cS/s640/150.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 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Blogging has given me Mentors, whether they realize it or not, in that I'm constantly Learning about aspects of making a Passion Profitable here in the Land of Blog.  Of Enlarging Visions and ways to Work it to a level of Success that can Bless your Family while also Feeding your Soul!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYta-MYWHBSjWk8ZAnNW21yxJa5eYjp0NP3aAxe24Aqa3rZs9cwV0-TFvJq5Vrg5rl7Yxwcj7eVk_2ALvMOY6H-hsSRswm7rrRGhjdk9tJ50n5EFW3zkg6wHb8K2gNTmxI2EeMU0mQS3AQ/s1600/149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYta-MYWHBSjWk8ZAnNW21yxJa5eYjp0NP3aAxe24Aqa3rZs9cwV0-TFvJq5Vrg5rl7Yxwcj7eVk_2ALvMOY6H-hsSRswm7rrRGhjdk9tJ50n5EFW3zkg6wHb8K2gNTmxI2EeMU0mQS3AQ/s640/149.JPG" width="536" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>I can now get Excited about things that I once only Dreamed about and was Timid about doing, now having the Confidence and gaining Knowledge to step out in Faith and make it Work.  It gives me Hope of coming fully out of Retirement again and yet still being able to meet my Family at it's Present Point of Need due to the Personal Issues that have made it so that the Corporate Life is behind me and a thing of the Past. </em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4199BgYa_wBcWG3u5UaHZFNy_-pqyx_w_9uXse8jz8u-EfywA40Z9RBqO8ulJFtLLWEmj0qIfPl6HWD70Rdi3EBgZHfX3P8jTvsFsSZoSewfZo6l35ug6owGaMBttRYXRNsMC7ni3ydf/s1600/146.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4199BgYa_wBcWG3u5UaHZFNy_-pqyx_w_9uXse8jz8u-EfywA40Z9RBqO8ulJFtLLWEmj0qIfPl6HWD70Rdi3EBgZHfX3P8jTvsFsSZoSewfZo6l35ug6owGaMBttRYXRNsMC7ni3ydf/s640/146.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 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Though I was always quite Successful in my Corporate Lives, working for someone else or a large Corporation was somewhat of a drag because they call all the shots really.  And for those of us with Independant Spirits and fierce Ambition, that can be an uphill battle with all the Politics and Bureaucracy to deal with on the Job.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfzTCMUXjH9Pn06PeI7GiaPJf9QTW3olPCievgeZitlvgjxHeIe_rxjJqmnLB6auoZ3h-xM_hmgTpLZS3k3BP0WJmQUgwZUG7nH7uvdNszFrUDNFzTTLzZP__TYOJClXXuqhHn5EUBRTEC/s1600/134.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfzTCMUXjH9Pn06PeI7GiaPJf9QTW3olPCievgeZitlvgjxHeIe_rxjJqmnLB6auoZ3h-xM_hmgTpLZS3k3BP0WJmQUgwZUG7nH7uvdNszFrUDNFzTTLzZP__TYOJClXXuqhHn5EUBRTEC/s640/134.JPG" width="595" /></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>I know what I Like and what I want to do... I'm Defining and Refining the Process... and with each Event that I Attend and each Blog that I Read, I'm constantly Learning and getting a Great Education by those who have already become Masterful at their Craft and have Achieved Success doing what they Love.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4XnL5SUBSxkAiIMxBzTOoK39ANY2wIzLJizq71WKacOZI1lxpeIl3kpB2JLWT6x7MQbWTx5xZOAZWgXSiIMDNYZmiNtLidqCOyKvFYrI5Wf42Xn12gtUdZrLy0V6w918TbhDxsMs8oZt2/s1600/162.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4XnL5SUBSxkAiIMxBzTOoK39ANY2wIzLJizq71WKacOZI1lxpeIl3kpB2JLWT6x7MQbWTx5xZOAZWgXSiIMDNYZmiNtLidqCOyKvFYrI5Wf42Xn12gtUdZrLy0V6w918TbhDxsMs8oZt2/s640/162.JPG" width="576" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></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>I Appreciate how many have Shared their Skills and Knowledge so Generously to Assist those of us just Beginning to Succeed as well... Mentoring us either in Person or via the Land of Blog.  </em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwPaJrvKWubknNQBYjNudVCeqnPJ3kH5DQ3CYKfEbOs2gUSmupkafz4_C8UbaoXNW0sVG4UT5chY5n3Be8YQH90jXM-D_ubjOlaeSb6d8zv5y0mxGj4UAaWsnJ06E8wLVNyCFxQfl4fvCp/s1600/122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwPaJrvKWubknNQBYjNudVCeqnPJ3kH5DQ3CYKfEbOs2gUSmupkafz4_C8UbaoXNW0sVG4UT5chY5n3Be8YQH90jXM-D_ubjOlaeSb6d8zv5y0mxGj4UAaWsnJ06E8wLVNyCFxQfl4fvCp/s640/122.JPG" width="636" /></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>Allowing us to discuss Concerns and ask Questions Candidly... for Being a Blessing I am Certain you all will be Blessed in return.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBrdhZwV5SLrotmNFWfDD-lXEMOwtfyN56sEsarsRJGquIpTpooPVhCEugawXfNf_Y4dHP-0eLCL3dWOR3lMaFLMrVZHPHxpBQ7shB8Fo_xw5LEKdBGIZxSmVgzKEcaGvcppRN_deaF8sT/s1600/060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBrdhZwV5SLrotmNFWfDD-lXEMOwtfyN56sEsarsRJGquIpTpooPVhCEugawXfNf_Y4dHP-0eLCL3dWOR3lMaFLMrVZHPHxpBQ7shB8Fo_xw5LEKdBGIZxSmVgzKEcaGvcppRN_deaF8sT/s640/060.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 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>I was never previously very good at being a Risk Taker... I preferred the Sure Thing... but as I see so many of you step out Faithfully and Act even though the Results are Unknown or Uncertain... it Inspires Confidence and Nerve I didn't previously possess... or maybe I did and it was just kept Stifled and held back by Fears and Doubts.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCbBry8nJQlsK9z3GCxICK48-eohynBxO73M74Xl95snysakSEuvQZQwk5yoi6-qtf2elqMPjEQlHFpGyp7D4PDaKA66y7re3mkDVupaQ2cCzFdoRquK_e3wwOVHclNnfUrkAI81LwhXGv/s1600/142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCbBry8nJQlsK9z3GCxICK48-eohynBxO73M74Xl95snysakSEuvQZQwk5yoi6-qtf2elqMPjEQlHFpGyp7D4PDaKA66y7re3mkDVupaQ2cCzFdoRquK_e3wwOVHclNnfUrkAI81LwhXGv/s640/142.JPG" width="595" /></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 if things Work Out just Right, I'm getting ready to make another big Decision regarding Enlarging my Vision even further... so we'll see how that goes?</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9MZxKErJlhpvdY3vcBdwmnhwAf4XLEXIpH7Rqp76iZP4S8aEC8NgihvmSDGH3aIxmZS4LgFBNZ3sJj8Wnaq3gnxWjkagNkeLdJ_5tKiBrHvt7cnOg1K4813X6RJxqZxxrPkhuKsOn7eC/s1600/167.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9MZxKErJlhpvdY3vcBdwmnhwAf4XLEXIpH7Rqp76iZP4S8aEC8NgihvmSDGH3aIxmZS4LgFBNZ3sJj8Wnaq3gnxWjkagNkeLdJ_5tKiBrHvt7cnOg1K4813X6RJxqZxxrPkhuKsOn7eC/s640/167.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><em>So many of my Friends are Confidently Enlarging their Vision and following their Dreams and it really has Inspired me and Moved me to Pursue my Dreams as well... Thank You my Friends!</em><br /><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/AVvXsEjyOWN40wReVAvfJhWw5QIoFKnRhIvmHiiyob_FOela2MWkBW_oI0dJp8vKshoAj7Z6QfL9RMdKppI4HWpGr3PG-5ocwdRkS7V1-wLsToIL2QsF5__J_gX5qcwt4h7cuhrD2SHB7jsKlcuW/s1600/036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><em><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyOWN40wReVAvfJhWw5QIoFKnRhIvmHiiyob_FOela2MWkBW_oI0dJp8vKshoAj7Z6QfL9RMdKppI4HWpGr3PG-5ocwdRkS7V1-wLsToIL2QsF5__J_gX5qcwt4h7cuhrD2SHB7jsKlcuW/s640/036.JPG" width="595" /></em></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>A Dream and Vision left Unfulfilled just seems out of Purpose to me... and so I don't want there to be unnecessary Barriers that Prevent me from Fulfilling mine!  Because if not Now, then When... especially at this Season of Life? *LOL*</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></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/AVvXsEhPSp6STFvMb6CRyRiggIcdK65GfDVGs18k0j7C6fRMoYf_FS7wqrUDRGMOU32_fcdfx2Mk-Eb_Sb14hFxSt65PQmyvfs1MbKzCl7ve-sbpPON8smm4tasJ5h3wEUGAeQHZYG0Db4oj0Eih/s1600/059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSp6STFvMb6CRyRiggIcdK65GfDVGs18k0j7C6fRMoYf_FS7wqrUDRGMOU32_fcdfx2Mk-Eb_Sb14hFxSt65PQmyvfs1MbKzCl7ve-sbpPON8smm4tasJ5h3wEUGAeQHZYG0Db4oj0Eih/s640/059.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>So... it is an Exciting Time as I Contemplate such things...</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWctGQWeJdsiKatNf26hUDBVIfJfAYApQHzfwOekxSzALAH5Jh79GymGFVny2lciRdP4Ijre-sJBXwlQcEwR9PEsWMFTBJyZcxLA47APVkOoOpqN8uHxhpZXO6c0_OCG_5p27v2zAU4Idt/s1600/034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWctGQWeJdsiKatNf26hUDBVIfJfAYApQHzfwOekxSzALAH5Jh79GymGFVny2lciRdP4Ijre-sJBXwlQcEwR9PEsWMFTBJyZcxLA47APVkOoOpqN8uHxhpZXO6c0_OCG_5p27v2zAU4Idt/s640/034.JPG" width="595" /></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>Blessings from the Arizona Desert... 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The Finale' ~ Sweet Salvage ~ Summer Lovin'

    Since my Dad was a Career Military Man and was Deployed a lot or Working two jobs when he was Home, I remember that most of our Summers ...

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