happy humpday

“Don’t worry about mistakes.
Making things out of mistakes,
that’s creativity.”
::Peter Max::

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~ Let’s go here next Valentines Day!
130,000 sq yd islet of Galesnjak;
a heart-shaped island off the coast of Croatia

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~ and look at this sweet Valentines puppy:

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~ not so bright chatter about Suze Orman & Oprah asking viewers to pledge not to eat out
at any restaurants for a month? Are you kidding? So, destroying restaurant owners’ only source of income is a new way to stimulate the economy?
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~ 13 yrs old; still our loyal protective watch dog.
We love him.

Rock on…

I’m a PC, & I’m 3.

b.q.

happy humpday

Photo: Chad Batka
2009 Westminster Dog Show winner

is a beautiful Sussex Spaniel,

Stump

Fresh out of “retirement”, this spirited

10-year-old dog is the first Sussex Spaniel,

& the oldest doggie, to win Westminster’s

Best in Show ribbon; rising above 2500 dogs

in the competition. Congrats STUMP!
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~ 5ive more of the
50 Habits of Highly Successful People

source:: Lifehack May 12, 2008
21. They don’t believe in, or wait for, fate,

destiny, chance or luck.
22. They take action before they have to.
23. They are more effective than most at

managing their emotions.
24. They are good communicators.
25. They have a plan for their life and they

work methodically to turn

that plan into a reality.

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~ Waking before dawn’s crack for

a drink of nature’s magic:

and a cotton candy sunrise!

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"When you come to the end of your rope,

tie a knot and hang on. "
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt

b.q.

happy humpday

~ Enjoying the warm sunny weather – one joy of living in So Cal.

~ State of Calif. not sending out the
students’ CalGrant checks?
Wrong on so many levels;
especially when the State Controller
just spent $2 million on office
cubicles, & who knows what else.

~ Los Angeles hasn’t had a football team
since around 1994. Listen to the buzz about
a possible move back here by the Chargers.
Keep your fingers crossed!

~ We had a special trip for
KK’s birthday lunch.
A hearty, healthy brunch at the
original Follow Your Heart market/café
in Canoga Park. We ate in the sunny patio,
and listened to the sidewalk musician
playing some enjoyable mellow tunes.
I’m happy that KK & her Sisters all like the
essence of wholesome living found there.
I fondly remember trips to that very market,
which is still going strong,
for incense, carob, wheat germ,
and meatless hot dogs ~ back in the day.
College was a great time. Peace!
Follow Your Heart
21825 Sherman Way,
Canoga Park, California, 91303
(818) 348-3240





some sprinkles of wisdom…
"Better keep yourself clean and bright.
You are the window through which
you must see the world."
...George Bernard Shaw

"When one door closes another door opens;
but we so often look so long and so regretfully
upon the closed door, that we do not see
the ones which open for us."
...Alexander Graham Bell

"The world is round and the place which
may seem like the end may also be
only the beginning. " ...Ivy Baker Priest

b.q.

happy humpday

~ Congratulations JFF!

1st Place Photography
winner, in the regional

Reflections competition.

We are all so proud of you!

Great big buckets of LUCK

in the next round.

~ Heal well, KK.

Still so sore from injuries

after being hit by a

bakayaro running a red light.

Big Bachi to that driver, that's what.

~ Oh yes, Grandma was a Redman.

O'bama had an Irish great-great-great

grandfather, Falmouth Kearney,

who had a brother, William.

Say Grandma was related to

Emily Redman, born 1835 in Calais, ME

to James and Susan A. Redman.

She married a William Kearney

in Dedham, MA 1854, & perhaps

you're all related to O'bama. Ha!

http://www.oneeyedparrot.org/obama.html

~ Watch doggies gone buck wild…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At3cU20WYIM

~ Growing up, we would say, “OISHI!”

when food was delicious.

We see “umami” on the Kikkoman commercials

being promoted to mean delicious.

We’ve never heard umami used in that context.

To be accurate:: “Umami (旨味, Umami) is one of the

five basic tastes sensed by specialize receptor cells

present on the human tongue. The same taste is also

known as xiānwèi in Chinese, literally "Fresh Flavor".

Umami is a Japanese word meaning savory,

a "deliciousness" factor deriving specifically from

detection of the natural amino acid, glutamic acid,

or glutamates common in meats, cheese, broth, stock,

and other protein-heavy foods. The action of umami

receptors explains why foods treated

with (MSG) often taste "heartier".” From: Wikipedia

~ and, some legendary power::
"I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind.

Some come from ahead and some come from behind.

But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see.

Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!"
...Dr. Seuss ...R.I.P.

b.q.

happy humpday...it's freezing!

Crazy wind & rain today!

36 degrees real feel.
Brrrrr
Miss the lazy days of summer?

~ Seems to be a heavy cold virus invasion.
We like hot green tea, Zicam,
echinacea, elderberry, vitamin C, etc.
Avoid hanging out with sick people,
wash your hands.
Get lots of rest.
Stay healthy.
Santa is coming!

~ The holidays can get hectic.
Running around in the rain
– oops, plop – there’s your cell phone
in a puddle of water!
Here’s a tip::
http://www.switched.com/2007/08/15/how-to-save-a-wet-cell-phone/?icid=200100397x1215421663x1201010051

~ Another holiday meal...
Quick, make the jello.
If you want it to gel,
don’t add these…
non-gelatin-friendly fruits include
fresh pineapple, fresh ginger root,

kiwi, papaya, guava and figs.

~ Happy B-day-1-day BB & DD!
You are bursting with life & wisdom.
Be well. We love you!
Be happy always.

Update on Christmas tree decorating…

found a very willing 3 year old Little Man

to help with the delicate shimmering tinsel

fa la la la la

b.q.

happy humpday

“Success is more a function of

consistent common sense

than it is of genius.”
An Wang

One of Dad’s quotes...

“Common sense tells me it’s so! “

He always seemed to be a genius to me.

~ Arigato to cf & my s-i-l, jf, for having the

Thanksgiving Family invasion at their home.

After a big dose of creative planning,

the entire Family came together

at their lovely home on Thanksgiving.

Delicious pot luck contributions

and car pooling all blended happily.

I love Family celebrations.

~ The Family ended Thanksgiving

with a wild game of BLURT.

So much laughter & hilarious responses.

The game itself is excellent.

Players ranged from a zippy 7 year old

to Dr Uncle B [the brain researcher],

& everyone in between.

BLURT was uncomplicated,

but a bit challenging for all levels. Pure fun.

~ During the past year, I sadly anticipated that we’d hear about increases in domestic violence and violent crimes,

when the economy plunged in free fall mode.

Be extra aware & stay safe wherever you go.

If the bakayaros are

packin’ heat at a Toys R’Us,

then you can expect guns anywhere.

~ Cyber Monday! Good deals overflowing to the rest of the holiday shopping season. Great shopping opportunity - cozy slippers, with

a hot cuppa joe. Free shipping on top of discounts is the key.

~ Welcoming suggestions for Christmas day ~

breakfast, lunch, & dinner.

Snacks? Beverages? Dessert?

How healthy can we be?
Let us see…

~

~ All moons are named...

December, Cold Moon,

The cold of winter sets in.

~ as we all try to be eco-friendly...Oh, yes! the boyz do think green...

b.q.

happy humpday

is it Fall? not at 103 degrees in the shade...

searing sun

could this be an Indian Summer?

that's fine...

it means...

~ 1 more incredible beach day

~ 1 more refreshing swim in the Family Pool

~ best evenings: nights spectacular for running

it's all good.

plus: we love happy late, late Summer blooms

Happy October!

b.q.