Light the Night Walk

Red Hot Thursday
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and to raise awareness and money every year Light the Night Walk takes place. To raise funds for this year's walk -- the stepping begins at 7pm on Sunday, Oct 21 -- over a dozen local businesses are donating 10 percent of their proceeds from sales today (Thursday). Participating businesses includeBrownstone, Ellerbe Fine Foods, Tillman's Roadhouse, M Lounge, The Usual, and many more. To register for the walk, visit here or contact a staff member of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at 817-288-2638.

Two dogs free to good home - TX:

Posting for someone: A coworker of my wife has brain cancer and can no longer care for her two dogs. She wants the two to stay together. If you or someone you know is interested, please let me know.

The poodle is 7yrs old, her name is Precious
The Yorkie is 2yrs old, his name is CJ.

Kent Parsons
Sr. Business Analyst – Network Planning
AmericanAirlines
(817) 963-5773

My story in Fostering Families Today

My published child abuse story, The West Georgian

My published fire alarms story, 1986, The West Georgian

Charmed - My published poem about my sister

My published Profile on Danny Wright:

McKenna's Annual Birthday Letter: Aug. 15, 2012 Dear McKenna: Tears come to my eyes for some reason this time, writing your annual letter for your birthday, your 12th now. You've done so much with your little life so far – mastered an Adele song, swam and danced with the dolphins, made the newspaper some more, published your second book (which left me in awe of your growing creativity). Your young mind amazes me as does your gentle, yet spunky spirit. I'm so glad you got to have the experience of swimming with the dolphins like I did because they are so spiritual in nature, or at least I found them to be – as all animals are. God has created in you such a spark, a spontaneity, generosity, breath of life that all of us could aspire to be. You bring good thoughts of my happy times of childhood – the fearlessness, wonderment, curiosity, and sheer joy in just being a child and exploring all that is out there and all that lies before me – all that I can be. And you can be anything! When I look at you I see so much hope, appropriate to your middle name. I was at the post office the other day, mailing your birthday gift and I happened to be wearing that McKenna's Place t-shirt. A woman walked up to me, admiring the shirt and told me she had a daughter named McKenna, too. That's the second time I've ran into someone there who has a daughter with your name. You have so much love in your life and I am happy for that from the bottom of my heart to the tips of my toes. I always brag about you to my friends and family - your last accomplishments, something funny you might have said, and I've added to the photo gallery since you've been to my house. Every time I see you it fills my heart like a hot air balloon floating up into the sky, taking flight over the clouds floating over the mountains – happy. I want everything for you – not necessarily a bunch of material things but things like hope, faith, compassion, optimism, and peace. You already have so many traits that I didn't have at your age. You are thoughtful beyond belief, so much more so than I was at your age. You really think about things and mull them over and I'm so proud of you for that. You think about others and your heart is open. I hope with all of my heart that it's always that way for you. That's what I want more than anything. With you in the world a lot of people's hearts are happier, I know. You bring so much happiness to your home. Sometimes I have dreams about you and when you're old enough to read this letter and understand, you'll know what I mean when I say that they're spiritual dreams where you're laughing and smiling. I wake up with a smile on my face. I hope you have a great birthday and I know you will be surrounded by lots of love. I will be thinking about you. Love, Terri

Article on T-Shirt Company: http://voices.yahoo.com/beautiful-works-art-created-business-11640444.html?cat=8

Trooper - my latest published work http://voices.yahoo.com/trooper-11569790.html?cat=47

Harley, my newest client.

http://voices.yahoo.com/the-old-ripper-11371696.html?cat=53

Melissa Etheridge Gets her Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

SheWired - Lesbian 'Thelma and Louise' Brought Down by a Lion?

Texas Wildfires - LONE STAR 92.5

The HSUS and and ASPCA to Provide Emergency Funds to N.J. Horse Sanctuary : The Humane Society of the United States

Facebook “Willie Sutton Jr.” Busted For Bank Heists | The Smoking Gun

http://glamalert.com/1108/includes/promos/1108-sallyhansen-form.cfm

Pet Loss Poem:
http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/dogsdont.htm

Lifting of adoption ban celebrates its first anniversary in Florida | ViewsHound

Hurricane Irene: Animals still need help! | ViewsHound

Healed in Haiti : Humane Society International

My Annual Birthday Letter to My Birth Daughter

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8300545/annual_birthday_letter_to_my_birth.html?cat=25

RESUME

Terri D Rimmer
wordtrix@hotmail.com
817-923-3293
OBJECTIVE: To utilize my 28 years of journalism experience.

8/2005-Present Associated Content Denver, CO
Freelance Writer - Writing,interviewing

7/2005-11/2005 Happynews.com Austin, TX
Freelance Writer - Writing, interviewing, reporting

11/2002-8/2003 The Ally Newspaper Fort Worth, TX
Freelance Writer - Writing feature and news stories, covering events,
photography.

10/2001-5/2002 Nancy G West San Antonio, TX
Researcher - Researching for freelance writer.

11/1999-3/2000 The Keller Citizen Keller, TX
Staff Writer - Writing, editing, proofreading, covering city government
and school board meetings, features, news, photography.

8/1998-10/1998 Taylor Research & Investigations Dallas, TX
Freelance Writer - Writing, researching, interviewing, reporting,
editing, proofreading.

8/1990-6/1991 Camden County Tribune St. Marys,, GA
Staff Writer - Writing, editing, covering news and features, trials,
photography, proofreading, reporting, interviewing.

12/1988-12/1990 Jacksonville Magazine Jacksonville, FL
Freelance Writer - Writing economic development stories for monthly local
magazine.

7/1989-10/1989 The Clay Today Orange Park, FL
Staff Writer - Covering city council and government beat, features,
editorials, photography, interviewing, reporting, editing, paste-up.

4/1989-7/1989 Florida Times-Union Jacksonville, FL
Editorial Assistant - Assisting Features Department with clerical
work, filing, typing, proofreading, writing book reviews.

4/1988-1/1989 East Cobb Neighbor Marietta, GA
Editor - Responsible for production and writing of weekly
neighborhood newspaper, photography, features, news, county commission
meetings, city council meetings, editing, paste-up.

9/1984-3/1988 The West Georgian Carrollton, GA
Editor - Responsible for all phases of publication, oversaw staff
of 13, photography, features, news, editorials, layout, paste-up.

12/1987-1/1988 Marietta Daily Journal Marietta, GA
Intern - Writing, editing, features, photography, proofreading, covering
meetings and events.

EDUCATION:
9/84-3/88 West Georgia College
Major: Mass Communications, Minor: English. GPA: 4.0 in major.
Served as editor, assistant news editor, beat reporter, staff writer, and
typesetter between 1984-1988.

AFFILIATIONS:
6/2005-6/20006 - American Lung Association of the Central States - Marketer
4/2005-Present - Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - Volunteer
1/2005-12/05 - American Cancer Society - Public Relations

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Received Media Award from Associated Content (2007); Pug article published in Naples Dog Magazine (2006); Received grant from Change, Inc. (2005); Foster care article published by Poewar.com (2005); Adoption novel published by Booklocker.com and listed on adopting.com (2005); Featured in Dallas Voice Newspaper (12/3/04); Life story published in Adoption Week Magazine and Red Pub Magazine (2004); Poem published by Voices In Print Special Edition Book (2004); How to Write Greeting Cards article published by Writers Weekly (2003); Frugal spending article published by Writers Write (2004); Foster care book, Merged Life, published by Lulu (2004); Foster care story published by Adoption Week E Magazine (Aug. 2004); Received grant from PEN American Writer's Fund (Feb. 2002); Adoption Journal published online (2001); Received 1991 Florida Press Association Award; Received journalism
scholarship (1987).

Those They Left Behind Book:

My story's on P. 235 entitled "Tim."

http://books.google.com/books?id=fWkRdSwFnesC&pg=PA236&lpg=PA236&dq=terri+rimmer&source=bl&ots=gqxcsDZCqq&sig=ZrxD1KFTB-Y6a9G3iQX1FShHQwA&hl=en&ei=JGweTtKEOuqisQKJsoTZAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CDYQ6AEwBTi-AQ#v=onepage&q=terri%20rimmer&f=false

My Published Foster Care Book:

http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/merged-life/92064

A Matter of Life and Death Culture: vanityfair.com

A Matter of Life and Death Culture: vanityfair.com

"When You Lose Me Forever, Read This"

If tomorrow starts without me Terri,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind;
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye
For all my life I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for, so much left to do,
It seemed almost impossible
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.
If i could relive yesterday,
Just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories
Would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me
From his great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity. And all I've promised you."
"Today your life on earth is past,
But here life starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow. But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way,
There's no longing for the past.
You have been so faithful, So trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven, And now at last you're free.
So won't you come and take my hand, And share my life with me?"
So when tomorrow starts without me, Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your
heart.

Ruben Perez

The Caspian Alexander Trust for Under-Privileged Animals
Animal organisation
Short on food for thre animals , needs donations urgently

The Caspian Alexander Trust for Under-Privileged Animals
Animal organisation - Cape Town South Africa. Focus on feral cats, stray, under-privileged cats and other animals. Sterilisation, education, re-homing, animal rights everywhere for all animals.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=109511464214

McKenna Lookingbill dance at mayfest

Adopting an older child:

http://www.slate.com/id/2254999?wpisrc=newsletter

Unhealthy Costs | Fort Worth Weekly - News, Entertainment, Restaurants, Music

Unhealthy Costs | Fort Worth Weekly - News, Entertainment, Restaurants, Music

Laura Long-Edwards Independent Distributor - TX - Premier Designs High Fashion Jewelry

The Pet Fur'tographer, Laura Long-Edwards. Create a keepsake of your pets...Have them photographed! (TX)
Call or email to get the schedule for DFW area pet stores, vets, and grooming salons. Invite her on Facebook.

McKenna Lookingbill dance at mayfest

Professional Pet and House Sitter - TX:

Professoinal pet and house sitter with 21 years experience available for Fort Worth area.
References available upon request.
Email wordtrix@hotmail.com.

"I Chose to Live": One Woman's Story of Surviving Sexual Abuse Sex, Love & Life: glamour.com

"I Chose to Live": One Woman's Story of Surviving Sexual Abuse Sex, Love & Life: glamour.com

Obituary for Mark Houston - TX:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/statesman/obituary.aspx?n=mark-david-houston&pid=140008568

Dear Writer:

It's time to see your work in print!

TheNovelette is planning to publish its first book! Our collection of great writing for the Web will include stories submitted to the first four writing contests – Babies, Travel, Animals, and Men. Your entries:


The healing Power of Love, http://writingcontest.thenovelette.com/terri-rimmer-4
Being an Involved Birth Mother, http://writingcontest.thenovelette.com/terri-rimmer
Scammed, http://writingcontest.thenovelette.com/terri-rimmer-3
The Understatement of the Year, http://writingcontest.thenovelette.com/terri-rimmer-2


will be included at no cost to you in this paperback anthology of great creative writing for the Web.

Don't Dump It, Donate It!

Don't Dump It, Donate It!

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We Love Eric

We Love Eric

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THE SPOILED UNDER-40 CROWD!!!
If you are 40 or older you will think this is hilarious!!!!


When I was a kid, adults used to bore me to tears with their tedious diatribes about how hard things were. When they were growing up; what with walking Twenty-five miles to school every morning....Uphill...barefoot...BOTH ways YADDA YADDA YADDA



And I remember promising myself that when I grew up, there was no way in hell I was going to lay a bunch of crap like that on my kids about how hard I had it and how easy they've got it!

But now that..... I'm over the ripe old age of forty, I can't help but look around and notice the youth of today.

You've got it so easy! I mean, compared to my childhood, you live in a damn Utopia!

And I hate to say it, but you kids today, you don't know how good you've got it!

I mean, when I was a kid we didn't have The Internet. If we wanted to know something, we had to go to the damn library and look it up ourselves, in the card catalogue!!

There was no email!! We had to actually write somebody a letter - with a pen!

Then you had to walk all the way across the street and put it in the mailbox and it would take, like, a week to get there! Stamps were 10 cents!


Child Protective Services didn't care if our parents beat us. As a matter of fact, the parents of all my friends also had permission to kick our ass! Nowhere was safe!

There were no MP3' s or Napsters! If you wanted to steal music, you had to hitchhike to the damn record store and shoplift it yourself!

Or you had to wait around all day to tape it off the radio and the DJ would usually talk over the beginning and @#*% it all up! There were no CD players! We had tape decks in our car. We'd play our favorite tape and "eject" it when finished and the tape would come undone. Cause - that's how we rolled, dig?

We didn't have fancy crap like Call Waiting! If you were on the phone and somebody else called they got a busy signal, that's it!

And we didn't have fancy Caller ID either!
When the phone rang, you had no idea who it was! It could be your school, your mom, your boss, your bookie, your drug dealer, a collections agent, you just didn't know!!! You had to pick it up and take your chances, mister!

We didn't have any fancy Sony Playstation video games with high-resolution 3-D graphics! We had the Atari 2600! With games like 'Space Invaders' and 'Asteroids'. Your guy was a little square! You actually had to use your imagination!! And there were no multiple levels or screens, it was just one screen... forever!
And you could never win. The game just kept getting harder and harder and faster and faster until you died! Just like LIFE!


You had to use a little book called a TV Guide to find out what was on! You were screwed when it came to channel surfing! You had to get off your ass and walk over to the TV to change the channel! NO REMOTES!!!

There was no Cartoon Network either! You could only get cartoons on Saturday Morning. Do you hear what I'm saying!?! We had to wait ALL WEEK for cartoons, you spoiled little rat-bastards!

And we didn't have microwaves, if we wanted to heat something up we had to use the stove! Imagine that!

That's exactly what I'm talking about! You kids today have got it too easy. You're spoiled. You guys wouldn't have lasted five minutes back in 1980 or before!

Regards,
The Over 40 Crowd

My Birth Daughter's Food Aversion:


http://macfoodaversion.blogspot.com/

http://music.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=music.artistalbums&artistid=14477576&albumid=13161001

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Trust fund
A trust fund for Jaycee Dugard and her daughters has been established. Donations may be sent to: Jaycee Dugard Trust Fund, c/o Viewtech, P.O. Box 596, Atwood, CA 92811.
(This is the 29-year-old who was kidnapped in 1991 at 15 and brought home a month ago with her two daughters).



Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/09/24/BA9T19SB97.DTL#ixzz0S86UjUOh

Just saw this on a bumper sticker: "My inner child is a mean little f---er!" I laughed for the first time today.

Finding treasures in bulk trash castoffs | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Life/Travel

Finding treasures in bulk trash castoffs | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Life/Travel

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Allow a Deduction for Pet Care Expenses - The Petition Site

Allow a Deduction for Pet Care Expenses - The Petition Site

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Missing Person - GA:
My sister's best friend, Rhonda Smith of Roswell, went missing in April 1984 at the age of 22. They found her boyfriend's truck, which she had borrowed, at the mall where she disappeared in Roswell.
She was never found. After an extensive search, the police discontinued efforts to locate her.
At the time of her disappearance she had long dark brown hair. She is about 6 feet tall with brown eyes and at the time she went missing she was a very outgoing, personable woman.
If anyone has any information as to Rhonda's whereabouts, please contact me ASAP!
wordtrix@hotmail.com

Links to food, clothing, financial; etc. resources for TX in case you know anyone who needs help:
(Not all links apply to each situation, of course):

Allen Community Outreach (http://www.acocares.org)
[Texas] ACO assists in times of crisis with rent; utilities; food; clothing. Helps the areas of Allen, Fairview, and Lucas. Bring ALL of the following paperwork and information with you: Social Security Card for Each Member of Household, Driver's License/Picture ID, Proof of Residency, Medicaid & Medicare Papers, Proof of Income (Paycheck Stub, Child Support, SSI, Food Stamps, TANF, Unemployment Check Verification of Housing Cost (Rent Receipt, Rent Contract, Mortgage Payment) Utility Bills (Gas, Electric, Water) Other (Car Payment, Car Insurance, Phone Bill, Cable Bill, Medical Bills, Credit Cards, & Loans) Allen Community Outreach Main Office 301 W. Boyd, Suite A Allen Texas 75013 at Boyd and Allen Drive, (across from the Allen Post Office) phone 972-727-9131 fax 972-727-1995
sb10 Redondo Beach (CA) | 2003-06-21 18:39
Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative (http://bayloraids.org/houston/)
[Texas] The staff of the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI) currently provide comprehensive primary and specialty care to 110 HIV-infected and HIV-affected infants and children, ranging in age from 3 months to 19 years in Houston.
angela_schmidt Astoria (NY) | 2008-02-06 16:26
Bea's Kids (http://www.beaskids.org/)
[Texas] Bea's Kids is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) corporation which serves approximately 150 children from low-income families in the Carrollton and Farmers Branch community.
mvskoke Saint Paul (MN) | 2003-12-07 02:19
Caritas of Austin (http://www.caritasofaustin.org/)
[Texas] Caritas of Austin provides rent, utilities, food and support to people in need. (512)472-4135
mvskoke Saint Paul (MN) | 2004-07-12 16:23
Carmel Temple in Houston (http://www.carmeltemple.org)
[Texas] Religious organization providing social services.
reverend Houston (TX) | 2003-01-02 11:14
Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc. (http://www.ccdofw.org/index.html)
[Texas] Feeding the poor. Caring for the children. Welcoming the stranger. That is what Catholic Charities is all about. To call: (817) 534-0814
mvskoke Saint Paul (MN) | 2006-07-02 13:29
Center for Housing Resources (http://www.chrdallas.org/)
[Texas] CHR provides an opportunity for partnership between elderly and disabled low income homeowners and volunteer groups from non-profit organizations, financial institutions, churches, and other volunteer groups. The Volunteer Home Repair and Weatherization Program provides materials and tools to volunteer groups assisting homeowners by painting and repairing the exterior of the home and improving energy efficiency. Together with these groups, the Program provides basic exterior repairs to homes in the Dallas area. The repairs focus on health and sanitation, safety, and energy efficiency.
mvskoke Saint Paul (MN) | 2003-09-27 01:05
Christian Community Action of North Texas (http://www.ccahelps.org/)
[Texas] Christian Community Action Family Assistance Coordinators provide financial, emotional and spiritual assistance to families. Immediate and ongoing needs are determined, and a plan is designed to enable families to progress permanently out of economic crisis into an independent future. For more information call 972-436-HELP or e-mail info@ccahelps.org. Please see http://www.ccahelps.org/serviceareas.htm for a list of communities served.
rwlkrsn Lake Forest (CA) | 2003-04-11 22:31
Christmas Bureau of Austin & Travis County (http://www.volunteersolutions.org/austin/volunteer/agency/one_159121.html)
[Texas] The purpose of The Christmas Bureau of Austin & Travis County is to reach all families who are in need, and may have only the barest of necessities at Christmas time. Found in 1964, we serve as an umbrella organization emcompassing all community groups and citizens who work together in giving to the needy during the Christmas season. The Bureau matches needy families with agencies/sponsors who provide a suitable meal and/or toys and gifts to the applicants. 512-896-3680 CODE_XMAS
mvskoke Saint Paul (MN) | 2003-11-26 14:23
Crossroads Community Services (http://www.ccsdallas.org/)
[Texas] Mission: To provide individuals and families in economic transition the support necessary for stabilization and self- sufficiency in the local community. 214-560-2511
mvskoke Saint Paul (MN) | 2003-11-16 13:36
Dentist, Food,Clothing and Housing (http://www.missionarlington.org)
[Texas] Mission Arlington is located in Arlington,Texas. They offer assistance with food,clothing,school supplies,dentist and doctor visits and also assist with housing for the low income families in the community. Tillie Burgin is Director, 210 W. South Street,Arlington,Tx.,76010. Phone is 817-277-6620 and Fax is 817-277-3388. The "Allan Saxe Dental Clinic" is on a first come first serve basis. Email for more information or questions to mission@missionarlington.org They also offer counseling and are based from First Baptist Church of Arlington. Good Folks!!
KalansNanuh Arlington (TX) | 2003-09-23 22:13
Family Eldercare's Summer Fan Drive (http://www.familyeldercare.org/fandrive.asp)
[Texas] Since 1990 Family Eldercare has distributed over 25,000 fans to low-income elderly, people with disabilities, and families with young children to prevent heat-related illnesses and death due to the heat. This year over 30 nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies are assisting with distribution in a five-county area. If you know someone who needs a fan, please call. We can help! Please call 459-4FAN (4326) for more information.
mvskoke Saint Paul (MN) | 2004-06-15 08:04
First Baptist Church of The Colony (http://www.fbcthecolony.org)
[Texas] Offers free minor home and car repairs to single moms, widows, and senior citizens.
raayven Allen (TX) | 2003-03-10 13:22
Galveston County Center Community Outreach (http://www.catholiccharities.org/galveston.html)
[Texas] Serving Galveston, Tx. The Family Assistance program addresses community needs with direct emergency assistance (food, shelter, and utilities) in immediate crisis or disaster situations; Information and referral, and, Special programs of “Back to School Supplies” and “Holiday Sponsors” for families in need. 4418 Avenue M, #1 Galveston, Texas 77550 409.762.2143
rwlkrsn Lake Forest (CA) | 2003-04-11 14:54
Good Samaritan Ministries (No website available)
[Texas] Located at 305 Clark St., Brownwood, Texas. (325) 643-2273. Good Samaritan helps provide many services. Rent, electricity, food, dentist help, meds, dr visits, clothing, etc. Some services are limited to one time in a calendar year, while recipients for food can receive food every 30 days.
burgandye Cushing (TX) | 2004-07-18 19:55
H.O.P.E. Inc. (http://www.our-town.com/hope/)
[Texas] H.O.P.E. Inc. (Helping Other People Effectively) was formed in May of 1984 to assist the needy residents of Erath County with food, clothing, comprehensive medical, and financial assistance in an effective manner.
mvskoke Saint Paul (MN) | 2004-06-15 15:23
Head and Heart Foundation of Dallas and Fort Worth (http://www.headandheart.org/)
[Texas] The Head and Heart Foundation of Dallas and Fort Worth Provides: Computer Hardware; Technical Assistance; and Information to the physically disabled in the Dallas and Fort Worth area.
mvskoke Saint Paul (MN) | 2003-10-29 21:33
Help in Texas (http://www.helpintexas.com/)
[Texas] If the link does not work, start from the beginning at https://www.helpintexas.com The link in the Web address points specifically to temporary financial aid assistance for housing, rent, utilities, and food in the areas of Corpus Christi, Robstown, and Austin. If this is not quite what you are looking for go to the beginning of the website and drill down to your specific city and specific need.
sb10 Redondo Beach (CA) | 2003-06-16 23:55
Heroes for Children (http://www.heroesforchildren.org/)
[Texas] Heroes for Children is a nonprofit organization providing financial and social assistance to families, within the state of Texas, with children (0-22 yrs of age) battling cancer. Office: 214-256-5824
mvskoke Saint Paul (MN) | 2006-07-02 13:40
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (http://www.lanwt.org/yb/ABILENE.asp)
[Texas] Legal aid services. Many programs provided. Family--Preserving, protecting, supporting, and stabilizing the lives and rights of families, particularly what remains of families ripped apart by violence and tragedies Housing--Preserving, protecting, developing, obtaining, and removing obstacles to affordable, safe housing Health--Preserving and protecting access to health care and health care benefits programs for the elderly and low-income Elderly--Issues affecting the elderly, health care, abuse, and nursing home problems Children/Youth Issues--Protecting, assisting, and supporting children and youths at risk and preserving and defending children's rights and many others.
burgandye Cushing (TX) | 2004-07-26 01:28
Lilith: A Fund for Reproductive Equity (http://www.lilithfund.org/)
[Texas] Provides direct financial assistance to low income women and girls who wish to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, but cannot raise enough funds to obtain a safe, legal abortion. Also provides financial and/or direct assistance for transportation, lodging, and childcare to low income women and girls who wish to terminate an unwanted pregnancy. 1-877-659-4304 (toll free)
mvskoke Saint Paul (MN) | 2003-08-13 22:23
Local Infant Formula for Emergency (LIFE) Houston (http://www.lifehouston.org/)
[Texas] L.I.F.E./Houston is about feeding hungry babies under the age of one year. L.I.F.E./Houston assures the healthy growth and development of infants through emergency nutritional assistance, parental counseling, community outreach and education.
mvskoke Saint Paul (MN) | 2003-09-15 02:33
Marble Falls Helping Center (http://www.martinfoundation.org/helping.htm)
[Texas] Whether it is the loss of a job, an unexpected illness, fire or even severe weather, there are times we find ourselves unprepared. The Marble Falls Helping Center provides emergency aid in the form of fans, heaters and blankets, food, clothing and even help toward utility and medical bills to families and individuals in such times of need.
mvskoke Saint Paul (MN) | 2003-10-16 15:19
Mmimosa Lane Baptist Church in Mesquite (http://www.mimosalane.org)
[Texas] Offers some social services and counseling, and ministers to the deaf, Spanish-Speaking and African American communities.
raayven Allen (TX) | 2003-03-10 13:23
PATH (http://www.tylerpath.org/index2.htm)
[Texas] PATH currently operates programs that meet critical and basic human needs. These programs include emergency assistance for those in crisis. (903) 597-4044
mvskoke Saint Paul (MN) | 2003-07-30 19:06
Project Mend (TX) (http://www.projectmend.org)
[Texas] Providing low income disabled people in Texas access to medical equipment, supplies and services.
LynnD San Diego (CA) | 2003-02-14 12:44
REACH Inc. (http://www.reachcils.org/index.php4)
[Texas] REACH Inc is a nonprofit organization with the goal of advocating for and empowering people with disabilities to take charge of their lives and participate actively in community life. REACH stands for Rehabilitation, Education, and Advocacy for Citizens with Handicaps.
mvskoke Saint Paul (MN) | 2003-11-15 15:37
Spay-Neuter Subsidy Program (http://www.alcaldiadedallas.org/dallas/eng/html/spay_neuter_program.html)
[Texas] Dallas offers free pet services to low-income residents. Dallas has become the first city in Texas to offer free spay and neuter services for pets owned by qualified, low-income Dallas residents. Most applicants will be approved for the program if they already receive some type of public assistance, such as food stamps or Medicaid. Low-income pet owners not receiving public assistance may still qualify for the program and are encouraged to apply.
mvskoke Saint Paul (MN) | 2004-12-21 11:44
Texas Low Income Housing Information Service (http://www.texashousing.org/txlihis/)
[Texas] Texas Low Income Housing Information Service (TxLIHIS) is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) corporation established in Austin in 1988 by a concerned group of community leaders, nonprofit, public and private housing providers and low-income people. (512) 477-8910
mvskoke Saint Paul (MN) | 2004-04-05 01:26
Texas Rural Legal Aid, Inc. (http://www.trla.org/)
[Texas] Texas Rural Legal Aid, Inc. provides free legal services to indigent residents of South and West Texas. 1-888-988-9996
mvskoke Saint Paul (MN) | 2003-07-30 18:48
The Assistance Fund (http://www.theassistancefund.org/)
[Texas] THE ASSISTANCE FUND (TAF) provides much needed support to individuals living with AIDS by paying their health insurance premiums until they qualify for Medicare, and by offering financial assistance for the purchase of medication. Those we help have reached a point in their disease process where work is no longer possible and available financial resources are inadequate to maintain quality of life, dignity and peace of mind.
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The Bethlehem Foundation (http://www.thebethlehemfoundation.org/)
[Texas] The Bethlehem Foundation exists to serve the needs of the poor, the disadvantage, and the outcast; without regard for race, sex or religious affiliation.
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The Bridge Breast Network (http://www.bridgebreast.org/default.asp)
[Texas] The Bridge Breast Network saves lives by linking low income, uninsured individuals to diagnostic and treatment services for breast cancer. Toll-free: 1-877-258-1396
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The Caring Place (http://www.caringplacegeorgetown.com/index.html)
[Texas] We provide food, clothing, household items and school supplies to those in need. We assist with home repair and provide financial assistance with rent, utilities, medical needs and much more. We offer community education classes, self sufficiency programs and supportive case management services. If you or someone you know needs help, please call us. (512) 869-4735
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The Rose (http://the-rose.org/index_2.html)
[Texas] The Rose is Houston area's preeminent 501(c)(3) non-profit breast health care center providing cancer screening, diagnosis and support to all women regardless of their ability to pay. EMPOWER HER is The Rose Sponsorship Program for Low-Income Uninsured Women.
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White Rock Center of Hope (http://www.whiterockcenterofhope.org/index.html)
[Texas] The White Rock Center of Hope is a community coalition of individuals, civic and social organizations, and over 50 Member Churches and Organizations united to provide emergency aid and steps toward self-sufficiency to their neighbors. The White Rock Center of Hope offers assistance to residents of Dallas zip codes 75218, 75228, 75238, and parts of 75214 and 75231. Client Services: 214 324.8996
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WINGS (Women Involved in Nurturing, Giving, Sharing) (http://www.texaswings.org/)
[Texas] WINGS (Women Involved in Nurturing, Giving, Sharing) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit Texas Corporation whose mission is to bring top-quality breast care to men and women of Central and South Texas regardless of their ability to pay. This includes funding for breast health care services, including physicians' fees, outpatient medication and hospital charges. 210-946-9464
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With Love It's a Small World (http://www.smallworldwithlove.org/default.asp)
[Texas] With Love It's a Small World is a partnership of Dallas-Fort Worth area schools, communities, and businesses. Our mission is to assist struggling families, focusing especially on the needs of children. To fulfill our mission, Small World is committed to addressing the void in students' daily needs such as food, clothing and emergency funds.

Barbie Stuff - TX:
Back in the 70s I had a Barbie shopping plaza, Barbie townhouse, Barbie camper, Hawaiian Barbie with lei and grass skirt, and one of my stepsisters had a Barbie Pool Party. I gave what I had to my nieces back in the 80s and the items disappeared when they got too old to play with them.

Well, Mattel doesn't make those toys any more so now I am trying to find someone who might have them and is willing to sell to me for my daughter.

Items must be in good condition, have all the parts, and you must have them assembled or be able to show me that all the parts are there when assembled. Please, no broken, dirty, missing, or faulty pieces.

Price negotiable.
My email is wordtrix@hotmail.com.

I'm Offering Free Dog Walking to Lose Weight - Fort Worth, TX:

I've struggled to lose weight and I know that in the past I lost weight by doing a lot of dog walking.
I figure if I walk a dog per day nearly every day of the week I will be able to keep an exercise program going.
This is no joke or gimmick. I need to lose weight. I have struggled on sticking to exercise programs, including just walking, for quite a while now.
I'd like to stick to my area in the TCU area of Fort Worth since I can't afford the gas to drive all over the Metroplex.
Email me at wordtrix@hotmail.com.

Searching for my niece Amy Nicole Tillman, born Dec. 31, 1978 and nephew, Anthony Tillman born Dec. 1979 in Marietta or Smyrna, GA. Dad's name is James Tillman. Raised by dad's family.
Email me at wordtrix@hotmail.com.

Terrorizing Telemarketers Comedy CD:


Released today, March 3rd. Jim's new CD. To hear 90 second sample tracks and 1 FULL LENGTH track of Jim’s new CD “Terrorizing Telemarketers V”, go to the following link:
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Check out Jim on That Metal Show Saturday's at 11:00 EST on VH1 Classic

Blow-Up Doll Party: (From the Smoking Gun):
Even in Florida it's illegal for a guy to get busy in broad daylight with two
women. Especially if the ladies are made of plastic.
Blow-up Doll Party
Floridian nabbed for public ménage a trois with plastic partners
FEBRUARY 5--A Florida man was arrested yesterday after he was spotted fondling and making out with a pair of blow-up dolls in a supermarket parking lot. Shoppers called cops when they spotted George Bartusek, 51, getting busy in the front seat of his 1998 Lincoln Town Car, which was parked directly in front of a Publix store. Evidence photos (seen below and here) showing Bartusek's inanimate partners were provided to TSG by the Cape Coral Police Department. According to a police report, witnesses told cops that Bartusek was "performing activity to two different blow up dolls in his vehicle that was consistent with masturbation and other simulated sexual activity." He was also spotted "aggressively" kissing the dolls. When confronted by police, Bartusek said that he was headed to Target to "get some clothes for his dolls." Bartusek, charged with breach of peace, was wearing shorts with a three-inch opening "in the crotch area." Of course, he "had no underwear on under the shorts," noted police. Bartusek is pictured at right in a Lee County Sheriff's Office mug shot. (4 pages)
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My entry in a published book by Karen Mueller Bryson (Those They Left Behind)‏


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Also forgot to tell you that Mon. when I saw McKenna she was so excited that I was coming. She ran up to me and hugged me. She wanted to know where we were going to meet next time. She has been watching her baby tapes and wants to meet at the park where we had Placement Day (the day I handed her over to Vicki and Larry iat the ceremony) since she has seen the park on the videotapes.

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Blonde


The Blonde Flight Attendant

An airline captain was helping a new blonde flight attendant prepare for her first overnight trip. Upon their arrival, the captain showed the flight attendant the best place for airline personnel to eat, shop, and stay overnight. The next morning as the pilot was preparing the crew for the day's route, he noticed the new stewardess was missing. He knew which room she was in at the hotel and called her up to ask what happened to her. She answered the phone, crying, and said, "I can't get out of the room!" "You can't get out of your room?"; the captain asked. "Why not?" She replied, "There are only three doors in here," she sobbed, "one is the bathroom, one is the closet, and one has a sign on it that says 'Do Not Disturb'!"

Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:28:34 -0700




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9 tips for breaking a bad habit

02:05 PM CST on Sunday, January 11, 2009

McClatchy Newspapers

With New Year's resolutions still fresh, here's some advice from local therapists on putting bad habits to rest:

-- Make a list. Write down all of the reasons why you want to stop a certain behavior -- how it's hurting you and why getting rid of it will help. Look at that list often.

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-- Become more aware. Many habits are hard to break because they are unconscious impulses. Turn them into choices instead: Make a written or mental note every time you do something unwanted such as biting your nails or yelling at your kids.

-- Substitute other activities. It's easier to replace a bad habit than stop it. If you lose your temper often, for example, practice deep breathing or go for a walk.

-- Break it down. Think of the steps needed to shed a habit and tackle them one at a time. To stay motivated, keep your goals simple and realistic.

-- Reward yourself. Before you take on a bad habit, decide what you'll do to celebrate with every baby step you complete.

-- Remove temptations. If you overeat, keep junk food out of your house. If you crave cigarettes with coffee, switch to tea -- and avoid smoky bars or friends who light up.

-- Be patient. Bad habits develop over years, so you likely won't be able to ditch them immediately. The average smoker, in fact, tries to quit about seven times before being successful.

-- Find support. Tell family and friends about your goal. If there's a local or online support group for people with your problem, join it.

-- Get help for addictions. Some habits, particularly substance abuse and smoking, involve a real physical or emotional dependency and may require professional attention.

Alison Johnson, McClatchy

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The right name for bonus mom pays dividends

06:24 PM CST on Wednesday, December 10, 2008

By JANN BLACKSTONE-FORD and SHARYL JUPE

Bonus parents often ask us for alternative names for "Mom" or "Dad," and we always suggest that bonus families put their heads together and come up with a special name that means something to them as a family. A reader sent us a great story for how they did just that, and in the interest of "peace on Earth, good will toward everyone," we thought we would pass it on.

Question: My fiancé and I went on a beach trip 10 months into dating. He has one child who was 5 at the time. During the trip she started calling me "Mom." I assumed it was because we were filling mom-daughter roles while on vacation.

In the mornings I cooked breakfast and woke her up to eat. Afterward I helped her dress and made her brush her teeth. I was with her all through the day, and then at night I tucked her in and we stayed in the same room. I think this routine for the week we were vacationing became comfortable and she felt comfortable calling me Mom. My fiancé and I didn't correct her, but it continued.

Three months later at Halloween the child's bio-mom dropped her by so we could see her all dressed up for Halloween. While taking a picture with her bio-mom, she called out, "Now I want to take a picture with my other mom." It didn't go over well. I definitely understood her feelings, however, and was content choosing an alternate name, but what?

We struggled to find a suitable name. I didn't want to be "Mommy Joyce" because that's still calling me Mom -- and bio-mom didn't like that. I'm not her aunt or grandma, so the suggestions of Auntie or Nana seemed odd to me. We were getting increasingly irritated that we even had to deal with this issue, but I knew it was important.

About a month later my fiancé looked over at me and said, "What about Mare? Mare [pronounced Ma-Ray] means "ocean" in Italian. She first called you Mom when we were at the beach; it only seems appropriate." The name and the meaning behind it touched me, and I told him it was even better than being called Mom!

The name has gone over very well, and although I hear the occasional "Mom" that makes my heart flutter, we continue to gently encourage the use of my special name.

Answer: This is exactly what we mean when we say find a special name that means something to your family -- it doesn't have to be a variation of Mom or Dad, just something special to you. The reader reports that Mom was very grateful for their attempt to find another name and has just invited her to a "get to know each other" lunch. What better situation for a child than to be brought up witnessing her caregivers openly respect one another.

Ex-Etiquette is written by Jann Blackstone-Ford, Psy.D., and her husband's ex-wife, Sharyl Jupe. Reach them at ee@bonusfamilies.com.

Subject: blonde moments
>
> Last year I replaced all the windows in my house with that expensive
> double-pane energy efficient kind, and today, I got a call from the
> contractor who installed them. He was complaining that the work had been
> completed a whole year ago and I still hadn't paid for them.
> Hellloooo,...........just because I'm blonde doesn't mean that I am
> automatically stupid. So, I told him just what his fast talking sales guy
> had told me last year, that in ONE YEAR these windows would pay for
> themselves! Helllooooo? It's been a year! I told him. There was only
> silence at the other end of the line, so I finally just hung up. He never
> called back. Guess I won that stupid argument. I bet he felt like an
> idiot.
>
>
>

New Family for the Parrot

A housewife buys a parrot to keep her company during the day.

The clerk warns that the parrot was donated by a brothel, where he may have picked up some colorful language.

The housewife doesn't mind and brings the parrot home. When she uncovers the cage, the parrot says, "Brawkk! New Madam. Hello Madam."

When her three daughters come home from school, the parrot says, "Brawkk! New Girls. Hello Girls."

Finally, her husband, Phil, comes home from work, just in time for dinner.

When he walks past the parrot, the parrot says, "Brawkk! Hi Phil!"

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animals


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Martha Stewart's Holiday Calendar
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 1997 15:29:33 -0500
Dec. 1 Blanch carcass from Thanksgiving turkey. Spray-paint gold, turn upside down and use as a sleigh to hold Christmas cards.
Dec. 2 Have Morman Tabernacle Choir record outgoing Christmas message for answering machine.
Dec. 3 Using candlewick and hand-gilded pine cones, fashion cat-o'-nine-tails. Flog gardener.
Dec. 4 Address sympathy cards for all friends with elderly relatives, so that they're all ready to be mailed at the moment death occurs.
Dec. 5 Get new eyeglasses. Grind lenses myself.
Dec. 6 Fax family Christmas newsletter to Pulitzer committee for consideration.
Dec. 7 Debug Windows 97.
Dec. 10 Finish needlepoint colostomy bag cozy.
Dec. 11 Buy some cockroaches from the less fortunate; decorate eggs.
Dec. 12 Update enemies list. Place in hermetically sealed vault. Remove air, replace with nitrogen.
Dec. 13 Visit crematorium. Collect dentures. They make excellent pastry cutters, particularly for decorative pie crusts.
Dec. 14 Install plumbing in gingerbread house.
Dec. 15 Replace air in minivan tires with Glade "Holiday Scents" in case tires are shot out at the mall.
Dec. 17 Childproof the Christmas tree with garlands of razor wire.
Dec. 19 Adjust legs of chairs so each Christmas dinner guest will be the same height when sitting at his or her assigned seat.
Dec. 20 Dip sheep and cows in egg white and roll in confectioner's sugar to add a festive sparkle to the pasture.
Dec. 21 Outfit neighborhood rats with tiny antlers.
Dec. 22 Float votive candles in toilet tank.
Dec. 23 Seed clouds for White Christmas.
Dec. 24 Do my annual good deed: Go to several stores. Be seen engaged in last-minute Christmas shopping, thus making people feel less inadequate than they really are.
Dec. 25 Bear son. Swaddle. Lay in color-coordinated manger scented with homemade potpourri.
Dec. 26 Write and mail Christmas thank-yous. Order cards for next Christmas. Estimate number of cards needed by allowing for making new friends and actuarially appropriate death rates for current friends and relatives.
Dec. 27 Build snowman in exact likeness of God.
Dec. 29 Enter Style Invitational; win.
Dec. 31 New Year's Eve! Give staff their resolutions. Call a friend in each time zone of the world as the clock strikes midnight in that country.
Jan. 1 1998 Catch up on gardening. Sew leaves back onto trees. Do all cooking for 1998.

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Please be an 'angel' for a cold, lonely dog‏
Dear Terri,

As nasty winter weather sets in, neglected, backyard dogs face freezing cold, snow, wind, and rain. For many of these animals, a sturdily constructed doghouse can mean the difference between life and death. That's why PETA's wonderful "Angel for Animals" program is so important. Won't you be an "angel" for a lonely dog this year?

As an "angel" for animals, you can sponsor a specially designed and built doghouse that will provide a needy dog with shelter to see him or her through this winter--and the worst weather for many years to come.

Your sponsorship can immediately change the life of an animal like Spook. When PETA first met Spook, this lonely black dog was shivering outside in the cold. Spook was so big that everyone in the neighborhood was afraid to go near him. Our caseworkers saw that he wasn't aggressive, just energetic and anxious to play. So we unchained him and ran around with him in the yard. We gave him treats and lots of love and attention. Unfortunately, we then had no choice but to chain Spook up again and leave him there.

When PETA can't legally remove abused or neglected dogs, we do everything that we can to make them more comfortable. So we returned to Spook with a custom-built doghouse filled with warm straw bedding—which will give him a warmer place to curl up for years to come. We also gave him a tangle-free running line, an afternoon of playtime, tummy rubs, and a good scratch behind the ears: things that mean the world to lonely backyard dogs.

Last year, PETA provided more than 400 sturdy doghouses, thanks to generous "Angel for Animals" sponsors. With many more dogs in urgent need and temperatures dropping fast, we want to top that number this year, and I hope that we can count on your support. There are so many ways that you can help, including the following:

Your "Angel for Animals" sponsorship gift of $265 can provide a doghouse to one needy dog.


Your "Angel for Animals" sponsorship gift of $530 can provide doghouses to two neglected dogs.


Your "Angel for Animals" sponsorship gift of $1,325 can provide doghouses to five lonely outdoor dogs.
No matter how much you can afford to give, I urge you to respond today. I know that times are tough right now, but it is in times like these when unloved animals suffer most. Nearly all the dogs we reach with our "Angel for Animals" program live in underprivileged neighborhoods. We will fight as hard as we possibly can to ensure that these animals are not mistreated, forgotten, or ignored. Right now, these animals are facing another long winter with nowhere to hide from the stinging cold.

But you can give a doghouse to one lucky dog—likely the first "home" that he or she has ever had. Please become a PETA "Angel for Animals" doghouse sponsor today.

Thank you for helping a neglected dog this winter. Your simple act of kindness can bring one of these dear souls years of shelter, something that they all deserve.

Kind regards,


Ingrid E. Newkirk
President

P.S. Looking for a unique and meaningful gift this holiday season? Give a doghouse sponsorship! When you do, you'll be recognizing that compassionate person as an "angel" for animals. Each "Angel for Animals" sponsorship means that one more needy dog will get a solid-wood doghouse to protect him or her from the cold—and from the summer heat and sun—for years to come.

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Use Your Kroger Card to Benefit PanCAN:
Customer Letter
Step One:
Read through this letter to understand the advantage of being a part of the Kroger Neighbor to
Neighbor Donation Program.
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Take the letter with you to your neighborhood Kroger store the next time you go shopping.
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Present the letter with your organization’s barcode to your cashier upon checkout. After they
have scanned your KrogerPlus Card you will be enrolled for the current year of the Kroger
Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program. Every time you shop at Kroger and use your enrolled
KrogerPlus Card, Kroger will contribute a percentage of your eligible purchases to the Kroger
Neighbor to Neighbor Donation fund. Once a card is scanned with the barcode, it will be active
for the remainder of the program year.
Q & A
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One per organization. (Example: ABC HIGH SCHOOL account could represent: PTA, cheerleaders, football,
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No, the system allows for one organization per household. To change organizations, you must present your
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Robin Williams - London
By Terri Rimmer
Published Yesterday
Comedian
Rating: Unrated
Fans of manic stand-up comedian and Oscar winner Robin Williams will once again get to experience the workings of the comic’s mind when he performs in London Nov. 13 and 14 with John Cleese and Rowan Atkinson among others.



The outrageous veteran Hollywood star Williams returns to perform there after a 25-year absence, this time entertaining the crowds for Prince Charles’ 60th birthday, according to research. The 57-year-old will be featured in the event, titled “We Are Most Amused.”



Williams, once described by one writer as a “walking, talking Improv,” traveled the country on a solo stand-up which included three sold-out shows at Upper Darby’s Tower Theater in 2004, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. In the summer of that year Williams cracked up crowds all across Brentwood in California, performing his unique brand of stream-of-consciousness stand-up in medium-sized venues that sell out fast, stated writer Jenny Peters.



“The son of a Ford Motor Company executive and a fashion model-turned-housewife, Robin Williams didn’t start out on the fast track to comic stardom at all,” writes Peters. “Williams’ incredible high-octane, motor-mouthed stand-up performances quickly became legendary, making him so popular and famous that television quickly beckoned.”



Years later a Charlie Rose interview was by turns enlightening and a laugh riot. (Source: signsonsandiego.com).



In 2003 the high point of an evening featuring St

eve Martin at the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute was Williams who made a surprise appearance.



“In that setting, it was easy to see genius in comedy as not so different from mathematical genius: Both comedians demonstrated an incredible ability to think quickly on their feet, fold remarks back on themselves to form jokes, and draw clever connections between seemingly disparate topics,” wrote Sara Robinson. (http://www.siam.org/news/news.php?id=314).



In 2002 Williams went on a similar live tour as the one he started this September to “recharge his batteries,” as he communicated to a reporter. He attributed the best live comedy performance to the late Richard Pryor’s Live in Concert in an interview.



Williams is also involved with numerous charities including The Gorilla Foundation, Medecins Sans Frontieres, the Pediatric AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), the Make-a-Wish Foundation, the University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco General Hospital Pediatrics, and The Africa Foundation among many others. He also co-founded the Windfall Foundation.



“No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world,” Williams once said.



His wild comic talent follows in the footsteps of his child idol, comic Jonathan Winters and Williams has been described as “like no other” by Science Fiction Weekly.



For ticket information on the London shows, see robin-williams.net, empiretickets.com, or ticketmaster.com online.

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Butterflies

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Catch monarch migration in the Texas Hill Country

10:45 AM CDT on Friday, September 19, 2008

By MALECIA EL-AMIN / The Dallas Morning News
mel-amin@dallasnews.com

MARBLE FALLS, Texas -- If you want to get in touch with nature without roughing it, keep an eye out for orange and black in this Hill Country area.

The colors mean the monarch butterflies are back, taking a break on their southbound journey to Mexico.In nature, as in life, there are no guarantees. But the vanguard of the winged migrants usually arrives in Texas in late September and early October, with peak migration in mid-October.

Unless the butterflies rest in a greenbelt or garden near you, Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge near Austin is a fairly reliable place for seeing them.

On Oct. 11, preceding National Wildlife Refuge Week (Oct. 12-19), Balcones plans a butterfly celebration among the day's activities. There will be an opportunity for visitors to catch monarchs in nets and tag them at Doeskin Ranch, near Balcones' headquarters.

The tags are used to monitor the migration. "They're like Social Security numbers," says Rob Iski, an outdoor recreation planner at the refuge.

Migrating monarchs travel 300 to 400 miles daily with tailwinds.

Also Online Millions of monarchs end up in Mexico

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"It's weather-dependent how far they can go," says Mr. Iski.

If the creatures hit a headwind, they rest and refuel with nectar from flowers.

Those who witness the migration are seeing something unusual. Because of the monarch's relatively short lifespan, "it's five or six generations making this annual cycle," says Mr. Iski. Those insects that start the trip are not those that finish it. The route and urge to travel are instinctive in each flier.

The 22,000-acre Balcones is one of five national wildlife refuges (two in Kansas, one each in Iowa and Florida) that make up the Monarch Butterfly Sister Protected Area Network. The coalition works on habitat preservation, research, public outreach and more. (Some monarchs spend winter in Florida and California.)

The Balcones refuge, which Mr. Iski says may see monarchs into November, has increased the likelihood of the stopovers by planting milkweed outside its headquarters. If you visit, you might be welcomed by monarch chrysalides (butterfly cocoons) hanging near the entrance.

"We just had no idea we were in this spot" for monarch migration, says refuge manager Deborah Holle.

When the weather cooperates, Ms. Holle says, thousands of monarchs flit about the refuge's flowers throughout the day, drinking nectar for their long migration to Mexico.

"At other times," she says, "the wind carries them high overhead and they don't stop at Balcones to nectar. Rather, we see them flying and gliding as spots of orange and black on their way south to their overwintering sites."

There's plenty to see if monarchs are scarce when you visit, or if you want to see the refuge at other times of year. Trails at Warbler Vista, part of the refuge, offer beautiful views. Shin Oak Observation Deck has a gazebo prime for watching birds, especially painted buntings in spring. They're one of about 200 species recorded at the refuge.

"We've actually had birds nesting near the deck," Ms. Holle says.

Information cards around the gazebo show visitors what they're seeing or might see: northern cardinal, black-capped vireo, yellow-breasted chat.

The Doeskin Ranch portion of Balcones is central to its kickoff for National Wildlife Refuge Week. In addition to the possibility of netting monarchs, nature walks and a photography workshop are planned.

Butterflies to birds and beyond, it all has a goal.

"If you can't get people to see wildlife, how are they going to love it?" Ms. Holle asks.

WHEN YOU GO
Getting there

To reach Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge from Dallas, take I-35E South toward Waco to I-35. Exit 256 (Chandler Road/FM 1431) and turn right. Proceed for several miles. If you want to go to the reserve headquarters first (open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), don't turn at the first refuge sign you see, which will be Warbler Vista. Keep going up the road until you see the rust-colored gates on your right.
National Wildlife Refuge Week

The kickoff event is from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at the refuge's Doeskin Ranch on RR 1174. Groups must register. Most activities are free. Call Rob Iski at 512-339-9432, ext. 70.
More information

*Even if you can't make it to Balcones, you can monitor monarchs from your back yard. Contact Monarch Watch ( www.monarchwatch.org) for tagging kits.
*The Dallas County Lepidopterists' Society takes trips to see a variety of butterflies in North Texas. Contact: www.dallasbutterflies.com.

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Just A Juggalo

A man is driving home, when is pulled over by a patrolman for a broken blinker. The cop looks into the guys' car and sees a collection of knives in the backseat. "Sir," the cop says. "Why do you have all those knives?"
"They're for my juggling act," the man says.

"I don't believe you," says the cop. "Prove it." So the man gets out of his car and begins juggling the knives. At the same time, a car with two guys in it drives by.

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Great Doctor


Let me tell you about my doctor. He is really good. If you tell
him you want a second opinion, he will go out and come in again.

He treated one woman for yellow jaundice for 3 years before he realized that
she was Chinese.


Another time he gave a patient 6 months to live. At the end of
the 6 months, the patient hadn't paid his bill, so the doctor gave him another 6 months.

While he was talking to me his nurse came in and said,
"Doctor, there is a man here who thinks he is invisible. The Doctor said, "Tell him I can't see him."


Another time a man came running into his office and yelled, "Doctor, Doctor, my son
just swallowed a roll of film." The Doctor calmly replied, "Lets, just wait and see what
develops."


One patient came in and said, "Doctor, I have a serious memory
problem." The Doctor asked, when did it start? The man replied, "When did what start?"


I remember one time I told my Doctor I had a ringing in my ears.
His advice: "Don't answer it."


Another guy told the doctor that he thought he was a deck of cards. The doctor
simply said, "Go sit down over there. I'll deal with you later.

When I told my doctor I broke my leg in two places, he told me to stop going to
those two places.


You know, Doctors can be so frustrating. You wait a month and a
half for an appointment. Then he says, "I wish you had come in to see me sooner."

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Get it Straight

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Judus Asparagus


For all of us that love kids and Jesus, this will never get
old...

Judus Asparagus


A child was told to write a book report on the entire
Bible. This is
amazing and brought tears to my eyes. I wonder how often we
take for granted
that children understand what we are
teaching???

Through the eyes of a child.
Children's Bible in a Nutshell.


JUDAS ASPARAGUS

In the
beginning , which occurred near the start, there was
nothing but God,
darkness, and some gas. The Bible says, 'The Lord thy God
is one, but I
think He must be a lot older than that. Anyway, God said,
'Give me a light!'
and someone did. Then God made the world.


He split the Adam and made Eve. Adam and Eve were naked, but

they weren't embarrassed because mirrors hadn't been invented yet. Adam
and
Eve disobeyed God by eating one bad apple, so they were driven from the

Garden of Eden. Not sure what they were driven in though, because they

didn't have cars.
Adam
and Eve had a son, Cain, who hated his brother as long as
he Was Abel.
Pretty soon all of the early people died off, except for
Methuselah, who
lived to be like a million or something.


One of the next important people was Noah, who was a good
guy,
but one of his kids was kind of a Ham. Noah built a large boat and put
his
family and some animals on it. He asked some other people to join him,
but
they said they would have to take a rain check.


After Noah came Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Jacob was more
famous than His brother, Esau, because Esau sold Jacob his
birthmark in
exchange for some pot roast. Jacob had a son named Joseph who
wore a really
loud sports coat.


Another important Bible guy is Moses, whose real name was

Charlton Heston. Moses led the Israel Lights out of Egypt and away from the

evil Pharaoh after God sent ten plagues on Pharaoh's people. These plagues

included frogs, mice, lice, bowels, and no cable. God fed the Israel Lights

every day with manicotti. Then he gave them His Top ten Commandments. These

include don't lie, cheat, smoke, dance, or covet your neighbor's stuff. Oh,

yeah, I just thought of one more: Humor thy father and thy
mother.

One of Moses'
best helpers was Joshua who was the first
Bible guy to use spies. Joshua
fought the battle of Geritol and the fence
fell over on the
town.

After Joshua came
David. He got to be king by killing a giant
with a slingshot. He had a
son named Solomon who had about 300 wives and 500
porcupines. My teacher
says he was wise, but that doesn't sound very wise to
me.


After Solomon there were a bunch of
major league prophets. One
of these was Jonah, who was swallowed by a big
whale and then barfed upon
the shore. There were also some minor
league prophets, but I guess we don't
have to worry about
them.

After the Old
Testament came the New Testament. Jesus is the
star of The New Testament. He
was born in Bethlehem in a barn. (I wish I had
been born in a barn, too,
because my mom is always saying to me, 'Close the
door! Were you born in a
barn?' It would be nice to say, 'As a matter of
fact, I was.')


During His life, Jesus had many
arguments with sinners like
the Pharisees and the Republicans. Jesus
also had twelve opossums. The worst
one was Judas Asparagus. Judas was so
evil that they named a terrible
vegetable after him.


Jesus was a great man. He healed many
leopards and even
preached to some Germans on the Mount. But the Republicans
and all those
guys put Jesus on trial before Pontius the Pilot. Pilot didn't
stick up for
Jesus. He just washed his hands instead.


Anyway's, Jesus died for our sins, then came
back to life
again. He went up to Heaven but will be back at the end of the
Aluminum. His
return is foretold in the book of Revolution.

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Blond Father

A blond guy and a brunette girl were happily married and about to have a baby. One day, the wife started having contractions, so the husband rushed her to the hospital. He held her hand as she went through a trying birth. In the end, there were two little baby boys. The blond guy turned to his wife and angrily said, "All right, who's the other father!?!"




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Stoopid Baby Names

A mother was sitting on the couch reading a book when one of her children walked up to her and said, "Mummy, why is my name Petal?" The mother replied, "Because when you were born, a petal fell on your head."
The next baby walked up and asked, "Mummy why is my name Rose?" she replied,

"Because when you were born, a rose fell on your head."

The last baby walked up to her and said, "BLAS CLAFLAS YIFRASSAM TASSM POONNFFFIINRTY."

The mother replied, "Please be quiet, Refrigerator."

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