Once In A Blue Moon.

just got back from my doctor's appointment. When ask my doctor if the results were good, he said they were fantastic. My cholesterol was 129, bad 41. My BP normal. My muscle tone normal. I've lost twelve pounds. After celebrating by having some movie popcorn this afternoon I am going back on course. Since I want to lose more weight the following article interested me:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kristin-kirkpatrick-ms-rd-ld/weight-loss-tips_b_1838082.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl10%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D199404

Speaking of health, following is a disease (or is it) that everyone has:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/28/arianna-on-aging_n_1834072.html?1346156572&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000008&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl5%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D198021

I hope my lab results aren't that good only once in a blue moon.

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/blue-moon-full-moon-month-friday-coincides-neil/story?id=17117776

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Honest Snafus

Dave's visit with mom went extremely well. Mom has known Dave since the third grade. He was awestruck at how good mom looked and how sharp her mind was. Mom was stunned at how handsome Dave was and how young he looked. The conversation after Dave left:

"Mom what did you think?"

"I was stunned how handsome he was."

"Am I has handsome as he is?"

"No."

I'm not sure I like this honesty stuff.

Let's start with a snafu:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/27/dry-cleaner-dubs-customer_n_1834484.html?1346102589&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl2%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D197850

We all pray that those in the path of Isaac survive and in tact. Now I am praying for this little girl and her stuffed animals:

http://weather.aol.com/2012/08/29/little-girls-rules-for-stuffed-animals-in-isaac-no-partys/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl8%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D199217

How many pairs of shoes do you own? I have maybe four pay. Maybe three that are decent.

http://www.stylelist.com/2012/08/27/house-tour-christian-louboutin-france-photos_n_1834450.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl12%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D198829

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Only The Good

We had a great time last night. It really worked well last night having the event at a restaurant. The Staff at Paddy's was great, parking was easy, and the food good. I sat next to Bill Ellis. Talk about humble. I've known the man over ten years and you know what I found out last night? He grew up with Roy Orbison and played drums in his band. I don't know about you but if I had ever played drums in Roy Orbison's band I'd be wearing the t-shirt and telling everyone I ran into. My brother had a great night. He is really isolated in Wyoming and it was so good for him to have a chance to interact with a bunch of men of different ages.
He may of even had a life changing experience, one that I can't say much about unit it comes true. He told me it was the highlight of his trip.

Since it was such a good night we are only doing good stories today.

There is no longer a Denny's near us. The one that was closest to us has been turned into a strip club. I really miss Denny's because of stories like this:

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/mystery-customer-picks-tab-entire-denny-restaurant-195902637.html

Let's hear if for a city employee:

http://newsone.com/2032545/gary-gaddist-danielle-hatherley-carroll/?omcamp=aolhomepage&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl3%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D197672

Closing with the man that wanted to make a difference in a child's life and was willing to do whatever he had to:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/25/karl-kesel-marvel-comics-writer-sells-comic-collection-adopt-baby_n_1830335.html?utm_hp_ref=parents&ir=Parents&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl17%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D197738

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Football Night

Yesterday I got a ton done, including weeding, mowing, dishes, grocery shopping. It is a busy week again. Today is football day! Tonight twelve men get together and act a little like fools. Getting our picks in for the start of the professional football season a week from tomorrow. College football starts this week! Tonight there will be four attorneys, a paralegal, a court report, two Kaiser executives, two business owners, and two CPAS trying to get the best of each other. Harmless fun. Usually I am the one that am given the responsibility of either putting the food together or ordering the food. This year they voted to have it at a restaurant to give me a break. This is also the first time in years that every member of the league will be there. My brother usually drafts by telephone. I am picking him up at four and we are going together. This will be one of the easiest annual football nights for me!

Tomorrow my friend, Dave, that I recently reconnected with is coming to Mom's for lunch. Mom knew him when he was a little kid and wants to see him. He used to come over to our house every New Year's day and spend the entire day there watching football. He played on the little league team coached and sponsored by my dad. Wednesday night is either taking mom to dinner or fixing it there. Thursday is at Mom's all day until eight p.m. Friday is getting my license renewed. Well not my license, the car's license. It expires 9-7.

I have my notes ready for tonight but I am not going to carry them in a backpack:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/kids-health/0827/overloaded-backpacks-can-injure-kids.aspx?xid=aol_eh-news_1_20120827_&aolcat=HLT&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl35%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D197614

Some of the guys there tonight won't tell the full truth. The just want to get the upper hand. Do you live in a truthful place?

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2012/08/27/the-most-and-least-honest-cities-in-the-u-s/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl22%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D197845

We are pretty mild folks so I pretty sure there won't be any fights tonight. And most of the guys there are good parents:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/babblecom/toddler-fight-club_b_1828511.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl17%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D197738

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Gullibility & Where Are They Now?

Monday a work day. Away from Mom's. Maybe a get together tonight at Mom's. Grover and his wife spent the afternoon with Mom yesterday. Then we all had pizza for dinner last night. The caregiver really worked hard putting everything together. It would be great if she worked that hard every day I'd be elated.
It was the second visit to Mom's by my brother since they have been here. They leave Wednesday morning.

We are going to skip the updates this week and will return to them next Sunday.

Are you gullible? What age were you or do you anticipate being the most gullible?

http://www.everydayhealth.com/senior-health/0824/research-pinpoints-brains-gullibility-center.aspx?xid=aol_eh-news_19_20120820_&aolcat=HLT&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl10%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D196960

These Grannies sure aren't gullible. Fair warning the video has adult content. Not meant for children or the gullible.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/26/raging-grannies-legitimate-rape-song-akin_n_1831684.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl15%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D197285
Back to the astronauts. Where are the astronauts from the golden age now:

http://news.yahoo.com/nasas-pioneering-astronauts-where-now-015939219.html

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A Man's Landing, A Woman's Birthday.

The update will be tomorrow. Today we are celebrating two things. DanRae's birthday. Happy Birthday DanaRae!!! We are also celebrating Neil Armstrong and man's first landing on the moon. We lost a true American hero yesterday.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/25/neil-armstrong-dead-age-82_n_1830343.html

The summer between my junior and senior years in college I was an intern at North American Rockwell. That was the summer of man's first landing on the moon. The spacecraft was built at North American's Seal Beach, California's facility. That is where I worked. We were given many incredible things after Neil Armstrong took man's first step on the moon, July 20, 1969. All of the following photographs are from the company newsletter.

One thing I do remember, well actually will never forget, is a few weeks after the landing they brought the space ship that went to the moon to the Seal Beach plant and displayed it. It was incredibly small. About the size of a small dinner table. The same day they brought the craft to the pant Neal Armstrong and the other two astronauts visited. There was one heck of a ceremony. Security back then wasn't an issue and you could get closer to your heroes then you do know. I pushed my way to the front of the line and shook the hands of the three astronauts. A day that will live in my mind forever.

Here is what I think are very stunning pictures of the mission to the moon. And I threw one in there with my name on it.



































Questions for the day. Name the other two astronauts that were with Neil Armstrong on the trip to the moon. Who was the second man to walk on the moon? Who stayed in the the spacecraft (a module separated from the craft and took the others to the moon) and steered the craft? Which one later appeared on Dancing With The Stars?

And how long have I known DanaRae? HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Mysteries

Looking forward to a good Saturday. Fixing Mom lunch and then cooking dinner for Mom, myself, and the caregiver. We are having a special recipe I concocted of sweet potatoes and pork chops. I am fixing it here then taking it in to Mom's. I will stay and have dinner with them. In between time at Mom's I will be attacking my to do list and getting ready for the annual football night this coming Tuesday. I am hoping to pull some fast ones on the other eleven guys by keeping my picks a mystery. Speaking of mysteries:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/24/100-year-old-package-open_n_1827839.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl2%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D196875

From one mystery to another:

http://lagrange.patch.com/articles/rare-secret-nazi-book-finds-home-at-holocaust-museum-thanks-to-la-grange-park-library?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl1%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D194660

The final mystery is how dumb some people can be:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/22/nypd-impersonators-hollywood-quality-masks-caught_n_1821283.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl14%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D196736

Before closing I just want to send prayers, positive vibes, and good thoughts to the victims of the Empire State Building shooting. I hope the shootings stop.

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A Major Vent & An Art Showing.

The good news is that by my doctor's appointment next Wednesday I am at the weight that he wanted me to be at for that appointment. I've lost ten pounds. I still have about twenty to go to reach the Doctor's goal weight of one hundred eighty five pounds. That is where the doctor wants me to be my next April. But we don't always get what we want.

The bad news is that I am about to send my sister packing. I've about had it with her "everything has to be done my way and if you don't do it my way everyone will pay hell" attitude. I honestly don't think she knows how cruel some of the things she does and some of the notes she leaves are to Mom, the caregiver, and myself. She isn't a selfish person. If it were for her there would be no homeless animals or people. I also sincerely appreciate her help with Mom and the willingness of her and her husband to move up here and help with Mom. It was to hard doing the care alone. I just think she is clueless about how her behavior comes across to other people. More than once I have and Mom has had to smooth things over with the caregiver after one of her notes so she wouldn't quit. I am so ticked at the note I got yesterday that I was seriously considering shoving it up her nether regions. I think when I am at Mom's I deserve the same respect from her that I give her when she is at Mom's. She will at times upset Mom's because she will do over everything Mom does. Any where from where Mom puts her walker (Mom puts it where she can reach it. Sis moves to where she can't reach it because it is neater) to what kind of sandwich bags Mom uses.

The neat thing brings us to Mom's paintings. I really think Mom should start painting again. I think that for two reasons. I love Mom's paintings. Mom really wants to start painting again to give her something to do. She gets bored sitting around the house alone. Sister doesn't want Mom to paint because she thinks it well smell up and mess up Mom's house. We could put the painting equipment in Mom's bedroom and open up a window or two to buffer the smell. And its Mom's house so if she wants to mess it up so be it.

I took pictures of Mom's paintings and have posted them here. What do you think of her paintings? Most of them were painted when she was in her eighties. Do you think I should encourage mom to start painting again and risk a blowup? What probably will happen is I will put up the things mom needs to paint, they will be taken down, I will put them up again, they will be taken down and so on. Truthfully, I am not sure I am up to that type of confrontation. I'm also afraid I will lose my sister's support with Mom. That worry has kept the old tongue with holes in it from biting it. What do you think? Your opinion matters.

AN ART SHOWING OF MOM'S PAINTINGS:

This is the picture that I have in my house. When I was in business and had my own office I displayed it there. I had some really expensive paintings in my office. I never got any comments about the expensive painting but I got numerous ones about this one. Who painted that? Where did you buy that and so on.



This is a painting that my Mom and my Uncle Frank painted together. Since they were both in their eighties I call it Brother & Sister Moses.



South Dakota:



A farm in the Mid-West



We owned a Cabin near Klamath Falls, Oregon. It was off of Hwy. 140 near Rocky Point Junction. This is near there.



This on the Willamette Pass. It is on a road between Klamath Falls and Eugene, Oregon. This Salt Creek Falls.



This isn't really a painting but a creation that involves a canvas, paint, and unusual materials.



Northern California:



From her mind:



From her mind part 2:



From her mind part 3:



Dad on a fishing trip.

Discussions.

My last day at Mom's. Should be home tonight by eight. Then tomorrow a me day. Looking forward to it.

The following article made me wonder if illegal immigrants should even have the right to sue:

http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/08/former_oregon_candidate_for_go.html

There are so many sides of the issue. If the employer knowingly hired an illegal immigrant he was breaking the law and if he blackmailed the illegal immigrant he was breaking the law of morals. But should a non citizen have access to our courts?

If that didn't your discussion bloods flowing maybe the next article will:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/20/kaitlin-nootbaar-oklahoma_n_1808618.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl5%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D194575

I think I would tell the school administration to go to hell.

Now that the discussion juices are flowing let's ramp it up even more:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/20/frank-mandelbaums-will-gay-son-robert-mandelbaum-marry-woman-inheritance_n_1810424.html?1345476160&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl17%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D194886

I think the dad is a bigot and should have accepted his son no matter what his sons preferences are. It really puts the son in a position that has to be tough. A what about a woman that would marry him knowing the situation?

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The 6TH Grade Stud

The question of the day is do you know anyone in the following picture of the Roosevelt Sixth Grade basketball team? If so who and which one is he? You can post the answer here.




I hope the question doesn't drive you to drink:

http://news.yahoo.com/marriage-drives-women-drink-study-suggests-114103281.html

What is the weather like in your neck of the woods? Maybe you can predict it:

http://weather.aol.com/2012/08/16/20-surprising-ways-to-predict-the-weather/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl22%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D194034

You know the way I predict the weather? I look outside.

In closing I would like to welcome Augusta, Georgia to the twentieth century:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/20/augusta-national-condoleezza-rice-darla-moore-women_n_1811211.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl14%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D194588

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Signs

I am off to Mom's. Will be there from one today until eight Thursday night.

Brother and his family are going to the coast for the next few days. Brother did stop by Sunday night to see Mom. He did promise to spend a lot at Mom's when they get back. I am optimistic that I won't need to hold things together:

http://www.stylelist.com/chris-barnes/uses-for-rubber-bands_b_1775602.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl12%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D19290

I think the desire to visit Mom is a good sign. But in other parts of the world there are bad signs that have nothing to do with family dynamics.

http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2012/08/15/new-york-city-street-sign-points-to-wrong-area-as-a-historic-dis/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl20%7Csec3_lnk1%26pLid%3D193982

Closing today's post with something to watch out for. A warning for us all to pay attention to, especially the elderly living in older homes:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/0817/carbon-monoxide-poisoning-an-underestimated-threat.aspx?xid=aol_eh-news_13_20120813_&aolcat=HLT&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl17%7Csec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D193757

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The Old & The New

I am getting so much spam lately that for the next couple of days I am going to the approve comment status of my blog. What that means is your comment won't appear until I approve it. Since I am back and forth between Mom's it may be two or three hours before your comment appears. I am hoping this will stop the spam.

Brother and his wife did visit Mom last night for three or four hours. It was only their second day here so that is good. They are going to the coast for three days with their daughter's family and then they told mom they would visit everyday until they leave.

First up is the new:

http://weather.aol.com/2012/08/17/new-family-of-spiders-found-in-oregon-cave/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl10%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D194038

Next up is the old:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/17/ss-terra-nova-wreck-found_n_1797008.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl10%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D194038

Back to the new:

http://news.yahoo.com/video/beach-remote-controlled-lifeguards-065613808.html

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The Blog Is Yours

A mild week last week, a busy week on the horizon. Last week: Sunday at Mom's. Monday The Bourne Legacy. Tuesday was attacking to do list. Wednesday and Thursday were at Mom's. Thursday was also lab tests. Friday was a new foot doctor and the move, Hope Springs. An adult comedy about marriage for adults. It had good acting and a good cast but the best part of the movie was the soundtrack. Great soundtrack and I will be buying it. Saturday was lunch at Mom's, shopping for a new computer, shopping for a new cell phone that will bring me to the twentieth century, and veggie out and watching the Dodger game. I also caught up on Top Chef Masters and Covert Affairs.

On the agenda this week is watching my niece's daughter play basketball. I'll work that around making lunch for Mom and dinner for Mom and the caregiver. Monday is more shopping, some lawn mowing, some weed killing, and hopefully some family get together that included Mom and my brother. Tuesday from one in the afternoon until Thursday at eight PM is at Mom's. Friday is getting ready for my football night on the 28TH. This year it is at a restaurant so my workload has decreased substantially this year. No making arrangements for food. Saturday is a me day.

Got any travel plans for Labor Day weekend? Closing update day with a suggestion:

http://autos.aol.com/gallery/five-awesome-american-roads-to-drive-in-a-ragtop-before-labor-day/?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl3%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D193928

The blog is now yours. Catch me up on your lives. Vent. Share joys. Cuss. Post anything you damn well please! off to Mom's.

Sibling Rivalry

"Being his real brother I could feel I live in his shadows, but I never have and I do not now. I live in his glow.” ― Michael Morpurgo, Private Peaceful

My brother is visiting from Wyoming today and for the next couple of weeks. I need your prayers and good vibes that he spends time with Mom this visit, more time then he usually does on these visits. The time to spend time with Mom is now not when she is on her death bed like he did with my dad. I wish that as much for him as I do for Mom. I hate to see Mom's hurt when he doesn't spend much time with her. But I watched his hurt and guilt feelings when dad left this world and I don't want to see those again. I know he is in a difficult situation because the people that control his life seem to plan every moment for him and those moments don't include time with Mom. I do hope if I was married that I had enough backbone to stand up to my wife and just tell her, you do what you want, I need to go see Mom. So send me prayers and good thoughts that bro steps up to the plate and makes mom happy this visit.

On the agenda today is lunch with Mom and then making a casserole for dinner for her and the caregiver. I did so well with Mary's recipe that I am going to try one on my own. I am hoping for the same result, it with either kill them or thrill them. I am hoping it thrill's them.

First up is really a charming article. The foresight of these youngster really is amazing:

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/1995-class-5th-graders-accurately-predicted-internet-future-211919477.html

I wonder if astrology is going to be as good at predicting the future as those fifth graders were:

http://www.lifescript.com/soul/horoscope/astrology/what_august_astrological_events_mean_for_your_life.aspx?utm_source=aol&utm_medium=syn&utm_campaign=soul&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl15%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D193601

Next up I think is good news but I think I will wait awhile before changing that from think it is good news to knowing it is good news:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/13/saudi-arabia-women-only-city_n_1772955.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl20%7Csec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D192002

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News question of the day, who was Judge Philip B. Gilliam of Denver, Colorado speaking to when he said the words that went viral on the Internet.

Health Today.

I'm not sure what is on the agenda today except an appointment with a new foot doctor. I am hoping insurance will pay for special inserts. Then probably a movie, Hope Springs. Tomorrow I am cooking dinner from scratch. Second time this year. Hope nobody dies.

Speaking of dying today's blog is all about health. I am really excited about the new test they have to determine if those chest pains are really a heart attack:

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/heart-attack-test/story?id=16995356

If I don't go to a movie today I am going to stay home and drink hot chocolate.

http://www.everydayhealth.com/senior-health/0814/hot-cocoa-may-boost-seniors-brain-power.aspx?xid=aol_eh-news_5_20120813_&aolcat=HLT&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl28%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D192364

The following isn't really about health but is in the health field and it is damn scary:

http://news.yahoo.com/ap-impact-med-techs-arrest-shows-flaws-system-170436079.html

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PS

No news question today but the answer to yesterday is the Elaine Weinstein's husband was kidnapped by Al-Qaeda and she is seeking his release.

Mysteries

Last day at Mom's and I am at the end of a fast in a couple of hours. My lab tests are today. I hope I don't flunk them.

Today we are about mysteries.

Can't have a mystery without spies can you?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/13/hexagon-spy-satellite-declassified_n_1772408.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl6%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D191749

Sometimes there is a missing person:

http://news.yahoo.com/man-believed-killed-attempt-escape-east-germany-alive-193958737.html

There also has to be a why in a mystery as in why in the world is Bristol Palin on the All Star version of Dancing With The Stars? She can't dance. The last time she was on she stayed as dancers much better than her were sent packing. Now she is back? Almost enough to make me not watch this season. And no it doesn't have anything to do with her politics it has to do with her not being able to dance. I would have rather seen John O'Hurley, Jerry Rice, Giselle Fernandez, Stacey Keebler or anyone that can dance. As to the final contestant I am rooting for Sabrina because she is the best dancer of the three.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-dancing-with-the-stars-20120813,0,3957204.story

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PS

News question of the day. Who is and what request did she make this week? Who is Elaine Weinstein. A hint she is from Maryland.

The answer to yesterday's question is that Alda Collins is a 110 year old World War One widow that finally got her widow's benefits from the Army.

Spirits, Rhinos, And Skys.

Heading out to Mom's in a few minutes. Be back tomorrow night at about eight. Sometimes I wonder if spirits aren't invading my life.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/08/haunted-highway-spirit-locks-in-chamber-video_n_1754466.html?utm_hp_ref=tv-replay&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-nb%7Cdl3%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D191351

Sometimes there is so much noise in her neck of the woods it sounds like seven Rhinos running:

http://news.yahoo.com/7-rare-rhinos-photographed-western-indonesia-101856447.html?_esi=1

And if there isn't anything good on TV now that the Olympics are over we just watch the sky:

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/perseid-meteor-shower-dazzles-skywatchers-slideshow/?_esi=1

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PS

Today's news question is who is Alda Collins?

Answer to the previous news questions of the day:

Shannon Eastin was the first woman to referee an NFL football game.

Claire Sherman is a twelve year-old Oregon girl from Raleigh Hills that is already doing cancer research and was playing in the Softball Little League World Series at Alphenrose Dairy in Raleigh Hills, Oregon.

Greta Friedman & George Mendonsa are the couple in the following photo, taken by Alfred Eisenstaed on VJ Day sixty-seven years ago.

What To Do

What to do in an elevator:

http://lifeinc.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/08/10/13186142-dont-stand-so-close-to-me-and-other-elevator-donts?lite&__utma=14933801.1568316937.1342977773.1344291850.1344720159.5&__utmb=14933801.3.10.1344720159&__utmc=14933801&__utmx=-&__utmz=14933801.1342977773.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=14933801.|8=Earned%20By=msnbc%7Ccover=1^12=Landing%20Content=Mixed=1^13=Landing%20Hostname=www.nbcnews.com=1^30=Visit%20Type%20to%20Content=Earned%20to%20Mixed=1&__utmk=184268710

What to do in an emergency:

http://www.oregonlive.com/living/index.ssf/2012/08/portland_emergency_response_ex.html

What to do if you are lonely?

http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/major-depression/depression-feeling-lonely.aspx?xid=aol_eh-emo_8_20120806_&aolcat=HLT&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-sb-nb%7Cdl17%7Csec3_lnk3%26pLid%3D190977

Speaking of kissing someone let's move on to the news question for the day. Who are Greta Friedman & George Mendonsa and what do the have to do with today? Why did CBS reunite them?

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Lost Camera And Found Fossils.

The other day it was a town for sale in Utah now we have one a little north of there:

http://news.yahoo.com/sale-historic-montana-town-where-custer-fell-155439854.html

Most everyone remembers my famous wallet story so I love lost and found stories. Lose a camera lately?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/08/missing-camera-found-mich_n_1756598.html

A lot of people think us men from Oregon are from outer space maybe even mars:

http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2012/08/john_day_fossil_beds_could_hel.html

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Sunday Update

Today I do lunch for Mom and dinner for Mom & the caregiver. They are having breakfast for dinner. Then it is two me days in a row where I plan on working my but off on client stuff and write a chapter or two. Wednesday from 11 in the morning until Thursday at 7:30 are at Mom's. Thursday is also a lab appointment to see how I am progressing. Friday is seeing a new foot doctor to get some special inserts for my shoes. Saturday is at Moms for the day but not for the night.

Last week was a blur again. Friday I did go to The Bourne Legacy. It was a decent movie, the fourth in the series based on the Robert Ludlam characters. The Bourne Ultimatum was the last before The Legacy and was by far the best in the series. The Legacy was as good as the Ultimatum after about a thirty minute confusing and slow start. Still work the time. Tuesday from noon until Thursday at 8 PM was at Mom's. Saturday was an errand and attacking the to do list day.

I haven't talked to Mark the one that lost his wife yet but I did talk to the CPA Mark and he is doing great. His mom is having her ups and down but was up enough for Mark and His wife to take her to the coast. And my lovely cousin Lavelle emailed me and was happy with her care package and my letter.

The blog is now yours. Let me know what is going on with you. I live to know what is going on in your lives!

The news question of the day is why was twelve year-old Claire Sherman featured in an article in The Oregonian last week? Email the answer at williamjdahn@aol.com