Keeping in Touch

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Happy New Year!

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Last of 2009!

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Enjoy it while you can.

New Health Care Symbol for Seniors

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Born this Date: Andre Bernard Tippett

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Andre Bernard Tippett (born December 27, 1959) is a former American football linebacker who played for the New England Patriots of the NFL. Currently he is the Patriots' Executive Director of Community Affairs. He was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.
Personal life-Tippett was born in Birmingham, Alabama. Tippett attended Barringer High School in Newark, New Jersey. He first attended college and played football at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls in 1978. In 1979 began to attend the University of Iowa, where he was an All-American.

Tippett is a Godan/5th degree black belt with Shihan (Master Instructor) License. He has received all of his training under Sensei Steve Banchick Kyoshi, a 8th Degree Black Belt. Tippett has studied Uechi-Ryu Karate-Do since 1982 and has also had intensive training in Okinawa. Tippett has also trained privately with Shihan Toshihiro Oshiro in Yamanni Ryu, an Okinawan Kobudo system. Andre has been a member of the Ryukyu Bujutsu Kenkyu Doyukai (RBKD). The sai, tonfa, nunchaku and Kama are studied as secondary weapons. Tippett has also competed in the AAU on a regional and national level in Kata, Kumite, Team Kumite and Kobudo. He has also competed on the west coast at the Annual Ozawa International Traditional Karate Tournament, Okinawan Uechi-Ryu Karate Championship in Antioch, California, winning a Grand Championship in Kumite in 19. He is married to Rhonda Tippett (née Kenney) with three daughters, Jenea, Asia Barnes and Madison, and one son, Coby. Asia mostly notably, has been a Patriots Cheerleader since 2008. Andre Tippett is a former Baptist, and a convert to Judaism.

College football
Tippett was an All-American defensive end and a three-year letterman at the University of Iowa. He was also a two-time All-Big Ten selection (1980 and 1981). In 1981 he helped lead the Hawkeyes to their first winning season, their first Big Ten title, and first Rose Bowl in two decades. He was part of a defense that allowed only 129 points, the lowest total since 1965 and 9th best in school history and allowed only 86.9 rushing yards a game, which still stands as the school record. The 1981 Iowa defense allowed 253 total yards a game, the fewest since 1959, making it the 4th best defense in school history in terms of total yards. Against Northwestern on October 3, 1981, the Hawkeye defense allowed 78 total yards which stands as 6th best in defensive performances in team history. All told, the 1981 Iowa defense is arguably the best over-all defense in school history in terms of yards and points allowed competing with the 1956 and 1957 Hawkeye defenses that featured Alex Karras.

Andre was a two-time first team all-Big Ten, and a team captain in 1981. He holds the Iowa record for tackles for lost yardage in a season (20 tackles for 153 yards in 1980). He played in the Hula Bowl and the Japan Bowl in 1982, after his senior year at Iowa. He was voted a DE on Iowa’s all-time football team in 1989 as is a member of the University of Iowa's Varsity Hall of Fame. Upon induction to the Varsity Hall of Fame, Tippett remarked, "For me, this is a 'Wow' . . . It is really, really special to be voted by your peers and the people who saw you play. I'm going in with some of the greatest people to ever play sports at the University of Iowa. This is one of the greatest honors I have ever had. This is a special feeling because during the three years I was there, I developed a great bond with the players and coaches."

Professional Football
Tippett was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 2nd round of the 1982 NFL Draft.

Tippett is a member of the NFL’s 1980s all-decade team and was selected to five Pro Bowls in his career, earning the nod in five straight seasons from 1984–88.

From 1984–85, Tippett recorded the highest two-season sack total by a linebacker in NFL history, totaling 35.0 sacks during the two seasons. His 18.5 sacks in 1984 are the third most by any linebacker in a single season, while his 16.5 sacks in 1985 are tied for the sixth most by any linebacker in NFL history.

Tippett holds the Patriots’ franchise record with 100.0 career sacks. He also owns the top three single-season sack performances in Patriots history (18.5 in 1984, 16.5 in 1985 and 12.5 in 1987). He ranked seventh on the all-time sacks list, and third among linebackers, at the time of his retirement following the 1993 season. Over his career, Tippett recorded 100 sacks in 151 games, an average of 0.662 sacks per game. The mark currently ranks fourth in NFL history among linebackers.

After not recording a sack as a rookie in 1982, Tippett finished either first or second on the team in sacks in each of his final 10 seasons. He led the team in sacks six times and finished second on the team four times. Tippett recorded 30 multiple-sack games in his career and sacked a total of 41 different quarterbacks. Tippett recovered 18 opponents’ fumbles during his career, tying him for first on the Patriots’ all-time list (Steve Nelson). He also forced 17 fumbles in his career.

Tippett was named the AFC’s Linebacker of the Year by the NFL Players Association for three straight seasons from 1985–87. He was voted to the Associated Press All-NFL First-team on two occasions (1985 and 1987) and Second-team on two other occasions (1986 and 1988). He was also named to the NFL Films All-Pro team in 1984.

He was voted the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA) co-Defensive Player of the Year (with Raider Howie Long) in 1985. Additionally, he was voted the 1985 UPI AFL-AFC Defensive Player of the Year.

Tippett twice earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week awards. The first in the Patriots 20-13 win over the New York Jets as he stopped the Jets 3 times within the 10 yard line on 10-20-85. Next, he was the AFC Defensive Player of the Week in the Patriots 21-7 win over the Houston Oilers on 10-18-87. In this victory over Houston at the Astrodome, Andre had 3 sacks, defended on a pass play and blocked a field goal attempt that was returned for a touchdown by Raymond Clayborn.

Tippett spent his entire 12-year career with the Patriots and was a member of three playoff teams, including the 1985 AFC Champions.

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Winter Air by Annasay

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WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST:

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ARIES: A secure partner will prize your independent spirit. TAURUS: Though you are trying not to notice, you do have an awareness that someone likes you. This person gets silly when you're around. GEMINI: A potential love appreciates the way you carry yourself with grace and poise. CANCER: Your friendly personality makes someone want to be more than just your friend. LEO: You enliven any room you enter. And it's even easier if you can connect with one who has equal humor and playfulness. VIRGO: Trust in your sweetheart all the way and you won't be let down. LIBRA: You may not always be at the top of someone's "to do" list, but you are today. SCORPIO: You feel grounded and secure, and it rubs off on those around you. SAGITTARIUS: You'll keep the action moving forward. Your ideas will work as long as you can explain them well to the other people involved. CAPRICORN: There is no good reason to challenge those who are clearly on your side. Enjoy a state of agreement. AQUARIUS: You'll trade an old habit for a new one and meet a sweet friend or potential love interest in the process. PISCES: Your true love is the one who values who you are on the inside.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Capricorn and Leo are both leaders. Capricorn keeps an eye to the future and makes sure that the relationship is building toward something that will matter. Capricorn is purposeful in all things and wants to make a difference. Leo handles the moment -- sparkles and entertains. Leo realizes that the present is the only real point of influence. Together they form a power couple, indeed!

The meaning of Christmas...

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Reindeer Macarena

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Dear Santa by Tim McGraw

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Elin Nordegren moved to the top of the money list on the PGA tour today after "beating" the world's #1 golfer.

The win came after the top golfer played the wrong 18 holes.

Merry Christmas! Love Goofy, Mickey, Minnie & Donald

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Christmas Superstitions

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It is said :

- The child born on Christmas Day will have a special fortune.

- Snow on Christmas means Easter will be green.

- You will have as many happy months in the coming year, as the number of houses you eat mince pies in during Christmastime.

- In Greece, some people burn their old shoes during the Christmas season to prevent misfortunes in the coming year.

- To have good health throughout the next year, eat an apple on Christmas Eve.

- The gates of Heaven open at midnight on Christmas Eve. Those who die then go straight to Heaven (an Irish belief).

- Christmas candles should be left burning until Christmas morning and should rest undisturbed from time of lighting until they are snuffed.

- Singing Christmas carols at any time other than during the festive season is unlucky.

- The yule log should be lit by a piece of the log used on the previous Christmas. Once that is done, no evil spirit can then enter into the house. The remains of the Yule log were also considered lucky, and would be a protection against lightning or fire.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from George Clooney

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Naughty or nice @ a price...

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Seniors visit Santa...

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WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST:

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ARIES: Enjoy the harmony and happiness around you without guilt. This is a wonderful time. TAURUS: You'll be better able to enjoy your adventures once you fix something you're struggling with at home. GEMINI: If you want someone to love you, spend time with that person. CANCER: Do the work it takes to get yourself in a delicious mood. Your upbeat, magical energy is so attractive. LEO: First impressions are extremely important, and you will make one that counts. VIRGO: You accept people for who they are, and they become even more in attendance of your nurturing love. LIBRA: The details matter. The thought you put into your appearance will pay off, and you will be extremely well received. SCORPIO: Show your emotions, especially when you are thrilled to meet someone. SAGITTARIUS: You'll be energized by those who are willing to take chances just like you do. CAPRICORN: A friend's relationship advice is sound. Use it discreetly to improve your love life. AQUARIUS: Work to overcome your reluctance to express your deepest feelings. PISCES: Dedicated and loyal, you'll attract kindred souls.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Capricorn and Sagittarius have many of the same ambitions, but they go about them in different ways. Capricorn is likely to get out the book and follow the instructions laid out by those who've been successful. Sagittarius jumps right into the adventure and accepts help along the way. This weekend, they'll meld their styles of operation and gain great respect and affection for each other along the way.

Jose Cuervo Christmas Cookies

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Ingredients:

1 cup of water
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup of sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup or brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup nuts
2 cups of dried fruit
1 bottle Jose Cuervo Tequila

Sample the Cuervo to check quality. Take a large bowl, check the Cuervo again, to be sure it is of the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink. Turn on the electric mixer. Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl.

Add one peastoon of sugar. Beat again. At this point it's best to make sure the Cuervo is still ok, try another cup just in case. Turn off the mixerer thingy. Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruitsss. Pick the frickin' fruit off the floor. Mix on the turner.

If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaters just pry it loose with a drewscriver.
Sample the Cuervo to check for tonsisticity. Next, sift two cups of salt, or something. Who geeves a sheet. Check the Jose Cuervo. Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts. Add one table. Add a spoon of sugar, or somefink. Whatever you can find. Greash the oven. Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over.

Don't forget to beat off the turner.

Finally, throw the bowl through the window, finish the Cose Juervo and make sure to put the stove in the wishdasher.

Cherry Mistmas !

I thought my boss would never know...

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and then I got my first DWI!

Phone call from Hell...

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George Bush, Queen Elizabeth, and Vladimir Putin all die and go to hell. While there, they spy a red phone and ask what the phone is for. The devil tells them it is for calling back to Earth. Putin asks to call Russia and talks for 5 minutes. When he was finished the devil informs him that the cost is a million dollars, so Putin writes him a check.

Next Queen Elizabeth calls England and talks for 30 minutes. When she was finished the devil informs her that cost is 6 million dollars, so Queen Elizabeth writes him a check. Finally George Bush gets his turn and talks for 4 hours. When he was finished the devil informed him that there would be no charge for the call and feel free to call the USA anytime.

When Putin hears this he goes ballistic and asks the devil why Bush got to call the USA free. The devil replied, "Since Obama became president of the USA , the country has gone to hell, so it's a local call."

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Tuesday!

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Funny Wedding

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Be sure to read the subtitles.
Very funny!

What do we tell the kids?

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Winter Funnies

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Former Revere man earns Bronze Star

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Saved fellow soldiers during first firefight

Boston Globe - December 11, 2009

Army Specialist Marc Silvestri was pinned behind a bush in the mountains of Afghanistan, about 2 miles from the Pakistani border. Dozens of Taliban insurgents fired at him from three sides.

“I looked down and saw my foot exposed,’’ the Revere native said in a recent interview. “As I pulled it in, a round immediately cracked off the rock.

“At that point I thought, ‘I could die right now.’ It brought back thoughts of my daughter, my family.’’

In his first firefight, Silvestri sprang into action on that August morning last year, killing three attackers and saving 31 fellow soldiers in an act of bravery that would later earn him the Bronze Star with Valor.

“I said, ‘You know what, you can either die sitting here behind a bush, or you can try to make it out of here,’ ’’ said Silvestri, 31. “No matter what, I was fighting.’’

As Silvestri had done when he set numerous rushing records on Revere High School’s football field 12 years ago, he used his speed and elusiveness on the battlefield.

His squad leader, Staff Sergeant Steven Ellsberry of Ohio, who nominated Silvestri for the Bronze Star, confirmed the account of what happened that day.

Sly, as he is known to buddies in the Army, dodged enemy fire and ran 80 yards down a hillside to his platoon leader, who was trapped in the open.

“As I got there, I positioned myself in front of him and said, ‘Sir, get behind the rock,’ ’’ Silvestri said. “I was in the open at that point. Then the guys that were firing popped up, and I sprayed them and actually got both.’’

Silvestri and the lieutenant then huddled behind a rock and radioed back to base, he said.

About an hour later, Silvestri’s group seemed safe, but 15 Afghan National Army soldiers and their two Marine Corps advisers were still trapped up the mountain, awaiting air support.

“The Marine was at the top saying, ‘We can’t pull out; we’re pinned down,’ ’’ Silvestri said. “So I got up and ran about 100 meters up the hill.’’

Silvestri said he positioned himself directly under the final insurgent.

“He leaned out to fire, and I took a step out, looked up, and shot and killed him,’’ he said.

The collection of 32 US and Afghan troops then sprinted back to base, uninjured after a three-hour fight.

“If it wasn’t for Sly, some of the guys would have gotten seriously wounded or killed,’’ said Ellsberry.

“He saved some soldiers’ lives. There is no other way around it.’’

About two months later, a rocket-propelled grenade exploded next to Silvestri while he slept, leaving him with a concussion and shrapnel in his legs. He was awarded a Purple Heart.

In April, he was awarded the Bronze Star, the eighth-highest medal in the Army.

In the past eight years, 1,179 soldiers serving in Afghanistan have received the medal, said Wayne Hall, Army spokesman.

“There are lots of heroic acts performed by our soldiers over there, but only a select few of them warrant a Bronze Star’’ with Valor, Hall said. “It’s not easy to earn.’’

Silvestri was raised in Revere and attended American International College in Springfield, where he played football. He now lives with his wife, Nicole, and 6-year-old daughter Sienna at Fort Knox, Ky.

The family is expecting another daughter in March and his second deployment late next year.

Silvestri is humble about his accolades.

“When he came home, he wasn’t very talkative about it,’’ said his mother, Sharon. “He told us, ‘I was just doing my job.’ ’’

Opening line @ the bar...

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Having already downed a few power drinks, she turned around, faced him, looked him straight in the eye and said, "Listen here good looking, I screw anybody, any time, anywhere, your place, my place, in the car, front door, back door, on the ground, standing up, sitting down, naked or with clothes on, dirty, clean . . . it doesn't matter to me. I've been doing it ever since I got out of college and I just love it."

Eyes now wide with interest, he responded,

"No kidding. I'm a lawyer too. What firm are you with?"

Why Email was Invented...

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Company Structure

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WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST:

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ARIES: Just because you love someone doesn't mean you always agree with that person. Challenge the opinions you don't share. TAURUS: Your ambition is an attractive quality to highlight this weekend. GEMINI: You'll have the perfect opportunity to broaden your knowledge of someone and get inside his or her thought process. CANCER: A gracious competitor is nonetheless a competitor. Know who you're up against. LEO: You may require extra care at times, but now is your chance to show that you're basically tough and low maintenance. VIRGO: Your impulses are delightful. Follow through. LIBRA: Once you make a decision that affects your love life, stick with it. Otherwise, you'll be seen as flighty and unreliable. SCORPIO: You have a heart of gold. Remember this, and let it guide you in all of your dealings. SAGITTARIUS: Celebrate the success of a loved one, no matter how big or small the achievement may be. CAPRICORN: Steer clear of limiting and/or controlling influences. Your ideal partner prefers that you do what you love. AQUARIUS: You've had bad experiences in the past, but you're not doomed to repeat them. Stay hopeful. PISCES: Keep up on current events and you'll be chosen as a conversational partner by someone fun.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Sagittarius and Aquarius form a high-energy couple and challenge each other toward lofty aims. Aquarius is not an overly competitive sign, but with Sagittarius encouraging Aquarius to explore and achieve, Aquarius becomes driven to impress. As the sign of the future, Aquarius is extremely interesting and enticing to Sagittarius, who never tires of observing and playing with Aquarius.

Once again...

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I was disqualified from my neighborhood’s
“Best Decorated House” contest due to my bad attitude!

Fact of Life:

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After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says - - W T F -- !

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"Good news is that I truly out did myself this year with my Christmas decorations. The bad news is that I had to take him down after 2 days. I had more people come screaming up to my house than ever.Great stories. But two things made me take it down.

First, the cops advised me that it would cause traffic accidents as they almost wrecked their vehicle when they drove by.

Second, a 55 year old lady grabbed the 75 pound ladder almost killed herself putting it against my house and didn't realize it was fake until she climbed to the top (she was not happy). By the way, she was one of many people who attempted to do that. My yard couldn't take it either. I have more than a few tire tracks where people literally drove up my yard."

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When visiting Bawstin...

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Information on Boston and the surrounding area:

There's no school on School Street, no court on Court Street, no dock on Dock Square, no water on Water Street. Back Bay streets are in alphabetical "oddah": Arlington , Berkeley, Clarendon, Dartmouth, etc. So are South Boston streets: A, B, C, D, etc. If the streets are named after trees (e.g. Walnut, Chestnut, Cedar), you're on Beacon Hill. If they're named after poets, you're in Wellesley.
Massachusetts Avenue is Mass Ave; Commonwealth Avenue is Comm Ave;

South Boston is Southie.
The South End is the South End.
East Boston is Eastie.
The North End is east of the former West End.
The West End and Scollay Square are no more; a guy named Rappaport got rid of them one night.
Roxbury is The Burry.
Jamaica Plain is J.P.

How to say these Massachusetts city names correctly:
**Say it wrong, and be shunned**

Worcester : Wuhsta (or Woostah)
Gloucester : Glawsta
Leicester Lesta
Woburn: Woobin
Dedham : Dead-um
Revere: Ra-vee-ah
Quincy: Quinzee
Tewksbury : Tooks berry
Leominster : Lemin-sta
Peabody: Pee-ba-dee
Waltham : Walth-ham
Chatham: Chaddum
Samoset: Sam-oh-set or Sum-aw-set but nevah Summerset!

Definitions:
Frappes have ice cream, milkshakes don't.
If it is fizzy and flavored, it's tonic.
Soda is CLUB SODA.
"Pop" is DAD.
When we want Tonic WATER, we will ask for TONIC WATER.
The smallest beer is a pint.
Scrod is whatever they tell you it is, usually fish;
If you paid more than $7/pound, you got scrod.
It's not a water fountain; it's a bubblah.
It's not a trashcan; it's a barrel.
It's not a spucky, a hero or grinder,... it's a sub.
It's not a shopping cart; it's a carriage.
It's not a purse; it's a pockabook.
They're not franks; they're haht dahgs; Franks are money in Switzahland.
Police don't drive patrol units or black and whites they drive a "crooza".
If you take the bus, your on the "looza crooza".
It's not a rubber band, it's an elastic.
It's not a traffic circle or roundabout, it's a rotary.
"Going to the islands" means Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket.

The Sox = The Red Sox
The C's = The Celtics
The B's = The Bruins
The Pat's =The Patriots

Things not to do:

Don't pahk your cah in Hahvid Yahd .. they'll tow it to Meffa (Medford ) or Summahville (Somerville) .
Don't sleep on the Common. (Boston Common)
Don't wear Orange in Southie on St. Patrick's Day.

Things you should know:

There are two State Houses, two City Halls, two courthouses, two Hancock buildings (one old, one new for each).

The colored lights on top the old Hancock building tell the weatha':

"Solid blue, clear view...."
"Flashing blue, clouds due...."
"Solid red, rain ahead...."
"Flashing red, snow instead...." - except in summer;
flashing red means the Red Sox game was rained out!

Most people live here all their life and still don't know what the hell is going on with this one.

Route 128 South is I-95 south. It's also I-93 north.

The underground train is not a subway. It's the "T", and it doesn't run all night (fah chrysakes, this ain't Noo Yawk).

Order the "cold tea" in China Town after 2:00 am you'll get a kettle full of beer.

Bostonians...think that it's their God-given right to cut off someone in traffic.

Bostonians...think that there are only 25 letters in the alphabet (no R's)except in "idea".

Bostonians...think that three straight days of 90+ temperatures is a heat wave.

Bostonians...refer to six inches of snow as a "dusting."

Bostonians...always "bang a left" as soon as the light turns green, and oncoming traffic always expects it.

Bostonians...believe that using your turn signal is a sign of weakness.

Bostonians...think that 63-degree ocean water is warm.

Bostonians...think Rhode Island accents are annoying.

Redneck...

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Lawn Mower

Bass Boat

Harley

Pet Carrier

Gingerbread House

Doorbell

and you know you're a redneck when your wife is quoted in the paper as saying the following:

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To those people who aren't working, it's Wednesday, December 9th

The Shrink

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Ever since I was a child, I've always had a fear of someone under my bed at night. So I went to a shrink and told him, ‘I've got problems. Every time I go to bed I think there's somebody under it. I'm scared. I think I'm going crazy.'

'Just put yourself in my hands for one year,' said the shrink. 'Come talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fears..'

'How much do you charge?'

'Eighty dollars per visit,' replied the Doctor.

'I'll sleep on it,' I said.

Six months later, the doctor met me on the street.

'Why didn't you ever come to see me about those fears you were having?' he asked.

'Well, eighty bucks a visit three times a week for a year is an awful lot of money! A bartender cured me for $10. I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickup!'

'Is that so!' With a bit of an attitude he said, 'and how, may I ask, did a bartender cure you?'

'He told me to cut the legs off the bed! Ain't nobody under there now!'

Coming to your town soon...

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Can you believe it?
30 years since these HOT Men came dancing into your lives...

and now they're celebrating their 30th Reunion

Potato Prostitute

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Two little potatoes are standing on the street corner. One is a prostitute.

How can you tell which one is the prostitute?

It's the one with the little sticker that says... I - DA - HO

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Holiday Greetings from the Woods Family

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Tickle Me Elmo?

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There is a factory in Northern Minnesota which makes the Tickle Me Elmo toys. The toy laughs when you tickle it under the arms.

Well, Lena is hired at The Tickle Me Elmo factory and she reports for her first day promptly at 8:00 am.

The next day at 8:45 am there is a knock at the Personnel Manager's door. The Foreman throws open the door and begins to rant about the new employee. He complains that she is incredibly slow and the whole line is backing up, putting the entire production line behind schedule.

The Personnel Manager decides he should see this for himself, so the 2 men march down to the factory floor. When they get there the line is so backed up that there are Tickle Me Elmo's all over the factory floor and they're really beginning to pile up.

At the end of the line stands Lena surrounded by mountains of Tickle Me Elmo's. She has a roll of plush Red fabric and a huge bag of small marbles.

The 2 men watch in amazement as she cuts a little piece of fabric, wraps it around two marbles and begins to carefully sew the little package between Elmo's legs.

The Personnel Manager bursts into laughter. After several minutes of hysterics he pulls himself together and approaches Lena ..

'I'm sorry,' he says to her, barely able to keep a straight face, 'but I think you misunderstood the instructions I gave you yesterday...'

'Your job is to give Elmo two test tickles.'

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Merry Christmas...bitch!

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Festivus is upon us...

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It's called Christmas

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Cyber Monday

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Biggest day of online purchases for the holidays. A little hint, prior to making a purchase be sure to open another page and look for promo codes or coupons for that particular store to lower the price. Even if it's just free shipping, it's worth the look. But if you're really lucky you may find 20-30% codes and free shipping.

Also remember, membership in organizations such as AAA and AARP will get discounts on a number of sites.

Check their sites to see which stores are participating.

Good Luck Shopping!

For the Week of Sunday, November 29, 2009

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This week brings the fun-time full moon in Gemini. The moon is bright and awake in Gemini, and she chatters away about all the most interesting happenings of the times. Information that has been secret, communication that has been difficult or daily proceedings that have been on hold will finally get the green light. Uranus goes direct in Pisces, too. If you feel something has kept you from your destiny, the barrier will be lifted.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You are someone who gets things done -- and not through fear or intimidation. Rather, people respect your high standards and want you to be pleased. This week you will turn in work that is consistent with the impressive trend you've established. Your friends will want to tap into your talents on Saturday.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A champion of the underdog, you will go out of your way to help someone you perceive to be less fortunate, even to the point of overexerting yourself. In the end you might decide that this person actually has more than you, but that's not the point. For you, generosity is its own reward.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). This week you'll take action that will surprise your colleagues and cohorts and perhaps even yourself. You've fantasized about making this rebellious move, and it's as though a secret part of your character took over to make it all happen in real time. Consider giving this alter ego of yours a zesty nickname!

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Even though you might check your phone messages, mailbox and e-mail just a little too much this week, it's only because you're so interested in the people in your life. You love interaction. And, thankfully, people love interacting with you. Thursday, a gesture of affection creates ripples beyond the act itself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Certain relationships come so easily to you that they take no work whatsoever to maintain. You'll also be dealing with more difficult connections this week and will have to look harder to see the merit in them. The exercise will be well worth the effort. If you can see beauty in everything, you'll always be surrounded by beauty.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You will create outstanding fortune by giving your best to whatever you've got going on. You will honor your various responsibilities by giving your all. If you are a mother, you'll be an outstanding one. If you are a poet, you will be profound and resonant. If you are a car salesman, you'll sell solid vehicles for a fair price.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There will be a change in your heart. You don't feel the same about a certain someone. Perhaps you were projecting an image onto that person that is different from who he or she really is. This doesn't have to ruin your relationship. Stay open-minded. You will also enjoy this new state of being if you give it a chance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You won't be inclined to color between the lines. You'll mix it up and keep it fresh. Maybe you'll stay up super-late, eat pancakes for dinner and forgo the news to watch a silly movie. Maybe you'll take a personal day from work to embark on a spontaneous day trip. Living outside the norm will lead to outstanding luck.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If this week had a consistent musical beat, it would be Reggae -- earthy and easy with a basic happy groove. You'll be content for the most part. Sure, there are changes you could make, but they aren't urgent. People envy your ability to enjoy your life without stressing too much about it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It's important to surround yourself with energetic people. You can't always be the one pushing the others up a hill. Sometimes you need to be pushed yourself. This week you'll do a little pushing and a little pulling, and by Saturday you'll make it to the top where the view is stellar.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You don't keep track of people's faults. You tend to give everyone the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise. And even then you assume the best. You will use your natural tendency toward optimism to help two opposing parties come to an agreement. It is well within your power to heal the damaged relationship.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're so socially conscious -- a wonderful way to be, as long as you don't take on unnecessary grief. Assume that your words and actions are just fine unless people tell you otherwise. Also, accept kindness at face value without imagining what people expect of you in return. Graciousness means staying lighthearted.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: You go into this new era of your life full of determination. You will get more accomplished in the next 10 weeks than some people do in 10 years. The key is to focus on your No. 1 priority and be relentless in its pursuit. To heal a relationship will be a worthy cause and will open up other areas of your life. A new friend comes into the picture in February. You'll do well with a March investment. June brings family together. You'll rally for a team and win in August.

Proverbs

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1. A day without sunshine is like night.

2. On the other hand, you have different fingers.

3. 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.

4. 99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name.

5. Remember, half the people you know are below average.

6. He who laughs last, thinks slowest.

7. Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.

8. The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese in the trap.

9. Support bacteria. They're the only culture most people have.

10. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

11. Change is inevitable, except from vending machines.

12. If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments.

13. How many of you believe in psycho-kinesis? Raise my hand.

14. OK, so what's the speed of dark?

15. When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.

16. Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.

17. How much deeper would the ocean be without sponges?

18. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

19. What happens if you get scared half to death, twice?

20. Why do psychics have to ask you your name?

21. Inside every older person is a younger person wondering, "What the heck happened?"

22. Just remember -- if the world didn't suck, we would all fall off.

23. Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

24. Life isn't like a box of chocolates. It's more like a jar of jalapenos. What you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST:

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ARIES: Refuse to give your attention to the small things that upset you. A sweetie admires your winning attitude. TAURUS: You'll try not to do the thing that your loved one dislikes. Still, you have to be yourself. GEMINI: Your ability to look at the big picture will be very attractive to someone who has trouble doing that. CANCER: Though you have your own life to deal with, when your dear ones express themselves, make it evident that you are listening. LEO: Things are easing into a new groove. It's not necessary to push it along. VIRGO: With commitment comes comfort. But don't get too familiar now, or romance goes out the window. LIBRA: Be on your best behavior around your loved one's friends and family. SCORPIO: Togetherness with a mate is a want, not a need. It's your autonomy that allows you to be more loving. SAGITTARIUS: You'll make a stellar impression -- one that has staying power. CAPRICORN: Loaning money is not a good idea now. Either make your donation a gift, or just say "no." AQUARIUS: Let others know where they stand with you. PISCES: Your relationship is as strong as your communication. Express yourself clearly and kindly.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Sagittarius and Libra are two sophisticated individuals who will enjoy sharing their knowledge in many forms. The exchange of stories, information, recipes, contacts and insider tips will bring these two closer. Both have refined taste and an open mind. Both enjoy learning and seek new experiences daily. The only challenge in their relationship these days is finding time for one another!

Turkey Day Score

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The Revere Patriots were defeated by the Winthrop Vikings
41-13.

Other Thanksgiving Day scores <-- click here

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Ode to Thanksgiving

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May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off your thighs!

Thanksgiving Recipe

2009-11-25T02:33:00.001-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving, from my recipe box to yours, yes it's my SPECIAL recipe.....

Here is a turkey recipe that also includes the use of popcorn as a stuffing -- imagine that. When I found this recipe, I thought it was perfect for people like me, who just are not sure how to tell when poultry is thoroughly cooked, but not dried out. Give this a try.

8 - 15 lb. turkey
1 cup melted butter
1 cup stuffing (Pepperidge Farm is Good.)
1 cup uncooked popcorn (ORVILLE REDENBACHER'S LOW FAT) Salt/pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush turkey well with melted butter salt, and pepper. Fill cavity with stuffing and popcorn. Place in baking pan with the neck end toward the back of the oven.

Listen for the popping sounds. When the turkey's ass blows the oven door open and the bird flies across the room, it's done.

And, you thought I didn't cook...

The Month before Christmas

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*Twas the month before Christmas*
*When all through our land,*
*Not a Christian was praying*
*Nor taking a stand.*
*See the PC Police had taken away,*
*The reason for Christmas - no one could say.*
*The children were told by their schools not to sing,*
*About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.*
*It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say*
* December 25th is just a 'Holiday'.*
*Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit*
*Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!*
*CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod*
*Something was changing, something quite odd! *
*Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa*
*In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.*
*As Targets were hanging their trees upside down*
* At Lowe's the word Christmas - was no where to be found.*
*At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears*
*You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.*
*Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-si-ty*
*Are words that were used to intimidate me.*
*Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen*
*On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton!*
*At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter*
*To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.*
*And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith*
* Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace*
*The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded*
*The reason for the season, stopped before it started.*
*So as you celebrate 'Winter Break' under your 'Dream Tree'*
*Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.*
*Choose your words carefully, choose what you say*
*Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS,
not Happy Holiday!*

Please, all Christians join together and
wish everyone you meet
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Christ is The Reason for the Christ-mas Season!

2009-11-24T01:36:00.000-05:00

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Revere Powder Puff Game

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Found out Revere lost to Peabody 14-8 yesterday in their Annual Powder Puff game. Some great photo's of the game can be seen at the following website:

Revere High Powder Puff Photo's

Pet Names

2009-11-23T05:38:00.002-05:00

A little old guy is walking around in a supermarket calling out, "Crisco, Crissssssscoooo!''

Soon an assistant manager approaches and says, ''Sir, the Crisco is in aisle 3..''

The old guy replies, ''Oh, I'm not looking for the cooking stuff. I'm calling my wife. She's in here somewhere.''

The clerk is astonished. ''Your wife's name is Crisco?''

The old guy answers, ''Oh no, no, no. I only call her that when we're out in public.''

''I see,'' said the clerk. ''What do you call her at home?''

''Lard ass.''

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2009-11-21T02:47:00.000-05:00

Evidently they didn't consider the sun when designing this wall...

Southerners can be so polite...

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Atlanta ATC: "Tower to Saudi Air 511 -- You are cleared to land eastbound on runway 9R

Saudi Air: "Thank you Atlanta ATC. Acknowledge cleared to land on infidel's runway 9R - Allah be Praised."

Atlanta ATC: "Tower to Iran Air 711 --You are cleared to land westbound on runway 9R."

Iran Air: "Thank you Atlanta ATC. We are cleared to land on infidel's runway 9R. - Allah is Great."

Pause...

Saudi Air: " ATLANTA ATC - ATLANTA ATC !!"

Atlanta ATC: "Go ahead Saudi Air 511."

Saudi Air: "YOU HAVE CLEARED BOTH OUR AIRCRAFTS FOR THE SAME RUNWAY GOING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS. WE ARE ON A COLLISION COURSE. INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE."

Atlanta ATC: "Well bless your hearts. And praise Jesus. Y'all be careful now and tell Allah "hey" for us."

Best quote of the recession so far:

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"This is worse than a divorce.
I've lost half my money and still have my wife!"

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WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST:

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ARIES: Falling in love isn't hard, but continuing to build a relationship takes work. That's work you're willing to do. TAURUS: You love a mystery, but when it comes to knowing what a loved one wants for you, it would be nice if he or she would just tell you. GEMINI: If someone seems to be pulling away, seize the opportunity. This is your cue to indulge in some much needed pampering and alone time. You deserve it. CANCER: A few small changes put your love life back on track. LEO: Invest in high-quality entertainment and fun. VIRGO: Believe in yourself and your ability to attract just the kind of person and situation you need right now. LIBRA: Commit yourself to finding once again the kind of love you had in the beginning. SCORPIO: Your special paramour will be entranced by your cooking. SAGITTARIUS: Take a look at the feng shui of your bedroom. CAPRICORN: Sometimes romance feels like something that's happening to you when actually you're the one making it happen. AQUARIUS: You connect deeply with the person you've felt out of touch with lately. PISCES: You don't know when to quit, and because of this you get what you want.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Scorpio and Virgo find some common ground this weekend. Scorpio admires Virgo's work ethic and tendency to stay on an ethical path. Scorpio thinks of Virgo as a good influence and wants to be worthy of Virgo's attention. Virgo likes Scorpio's honesty and is extremely attracted to the humor and passion that Scorpio adds to every situation. These two are in for a memorable weekend.

Just think...

2009-11-20T08:17:00.002-05:00

If the Indians had given the Pilgrims a donkey

instead of a turkey, we would all be having

a piece of ass this Thanksgiving!!

You say it's your birthday...

2009-11-19T09:34:00.004-05:00

Birthday Baby: You embrace the new and perfect the old. You are willing to do whatever is required to reach your goals and prove your ability.

Happy Birthday: Don't let anyone push you into something you aren't ready for or sure about. Keep things simple and stay in control. Stability will be required of you. Love may be on the line if you haven't been attentive or your feelings have changed. Reevaluate your financial, personal and emotional situation and stir things up a bit. Your numbers are 5, 14, 17, 21, 27, 30, 46

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 19). Your already good taste improves, and so, it follows, will your choice of location, environment, people and things. This heightening of awareness will affect every area of your life. Confessions of love and affection happen in December. There's a move in May. The best months to invest are March and July. Leo and Gemini people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 24, 9, 1 and 40.

If You Were Born Today, November 19: You are a determined, sharp-witted person with strong desires and attainable ideals. You need to stand out, not in a flashy manner, but as an entirely unique individual. Others naturally admire you for your strength of character and backbone. Although you are a natural leader, you are also a humanitarian. At times quite self-absorbed and private, you are very much at ease in social settings as well. You need channels for your strong desires and your need for self-expression. Never afraid of an obstacle along your path, you are gutsy, dynamic, resourceful, and you rise to a challenge. Famous people born today: Calvin Klein, Dick Cavett, Jodie Foster, Indira Gandhi, Larry King, Meg Ryan, Ted Turner.

Your Birthday Year Forecast: Your birthday this year occurs shortly after a New Moon, suggesting a time of new beginnings and fresh energy. You are instinctively starting a new phase in your life. It's time to give your life a makeover and to branch out into the untried.

The Sun squares Neptune, trines Uranus, and sextiles the North Node of the Moon in your Solar Return chart. You are likely to have many big ideas and plans, but it will be especially important to stay realistic this year. You are more idealistic than usual, which can cause a few problems if you're not careful. Some confusion about where you are headed in life is quite likely. A noncommittal attitude in your personal life could leave people in your life feeling frustrated with you as you attempt to find yourself. During this time, you may be unsure where to direct your willpower. You could be undergoing confusion about what you want from life, where you are headed, and how to go about satisfying your ego. There is a reason behind this "identity crisis"--you are learning to let go of ego attachments. Your self-image is being re-worked, and you are becoming more sensitive to a greater, perhaps more spiritual, sense of purpose. As Neptune's "fog" lifts next year, your self-confidence will increase many times over.

Willingness to accept changes and to move forward without regret will help you to achieve your goals. You are likely to establish connections or relationships with people that help forward your own personal growth. Teamwork and camaraderie, as well as meaningful connections, are themes. You feel your life has definite purpose this year. Through your contacts with others, you are encouraged to grow.

With Uranus trine the Sun again this year, it's natural for you to express your unique individuality, and if this involves changing careers or jobs, a new love affair, or an entirely new hobby, it's something that takes you forward into unexplored territory. You are more willing to adapt to new circumstances, ideas, and unfamiliar situations this year. It's a good time to join organizations and groups and to attend meetings or social events. You are able to find creative solutions to problems this year. Flexibility is the key to success under this influence. Your personality is sparkling this year, which is sure to attract new circumstances and people into your life.

Mercury harmonizing with Saturn certainly helps to ground your thinking and to turn your thoughts to practical considerations. Advances in intellectual and mental pursuits are likely, as you make steady progress that has long-lasting results. It's a good year in which to get organized, to do detail work, and to prepare for the future. Work done during this period in your life will have tangible results in the future. Relationships with younger people in your life are solidified.

Venus in dynamic aspect to Mars adds some real spice to your love life this year, although possibly some uncertainty as well, suggesting impulses and whims that, if followed, bring some very new experiences into your life. You are more acutely aware of your powers of attraction this year. Romance, love, and sexuality occupy your mind more than usual. You can enjoy an increase in personal magnetism (as well as libido!), but be wary of competitiveness or tension in existing love relationships, as this aspect ignites your passions in general, whether they're feelings of love or anger!

Saturn is square to Pluto in your Solar Return chart. This suggests a need for you to come to terms with your own powers of authority and your effectiveness. Power struggles, frustration, and manipulation are possible themes this year. You may desire change, but feel blocked by others or by circumstances. Alternatively, you may be attempting to resist change that is inevitable. Persistence will pay off in the end, and the need to adjust your expectations becomes obvious.

This is a year of fresh energy and new beginnings. Realistic optimism and flexibility are your main keys to success this year, while overreaching is a potential downfall. Creative, mental, and social opportunities are strong; love may be erratic but exciting as well. Major restructuring of your life will help you to clear your head and to get your priorities straight. New and creative ideas abound; you simply need to weed out what is worthwhile and what is unrealistic at this time in your life.

2009 is a Number Five year for you. Ruled by Mercury. This is a year of exploration and freedom. It's a time when exploration and reaching out to others brings opportunities. It's a good time to advertise and sell. Surprises are in store, and the routine is broken. This is a year when exciting relationships can be formed, or, if you are already in a partnership, new life is breathed into the relationship. Advice - explore, look for adventure, keep your eyes open for opportunities, mingle.

2010 will be a Number Six year for you. Ruled by Venus. This is a year of relative contentment. It is a time when love is the easiest to attract, and partnerships formed under this vibration have a better chance for longevity. You are able to attract others, and material things as well, this year. This is a good year for establishing harmony in the family and in the home. Advice - develop existing relationships, be positive and receptive because these kinds of energies help you to attract what you desire.

Happy Birthday, Debbie!

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May you always be blessed;
with walls for the wind,
a roof for the rain,
a warm cup of tea by the fire,
laughter to cheer you,
those you love near you
and all that your heart might desire.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 18). You know what you want! You are strong and assertive and will, on many occasions, need to temper your zeal in order to gain the trust and cooperation of those around you. By blending empathy with your leadership skills you will gain the loyalty of your colleagues, friends and family. Wedding bells ring in June. Aquarius and Libra people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 15, 49, 21 and 18.

Happy Birthday: This can be a great year if you don't overstep your financial bounds. It's a year to make money and put what you have in a safe place. Change is upon you and the less you resist, the better you will do. A relationship or partnership will take on some heavy topics and issues that will make or break your future dealings with one another. Be prepared to walk away. Your numbers are 1, 8, 17, 23, 27, 33, 47.

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Why You Don't Marry an Italian Woman

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Buns of Steel

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Turkey Humor

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A professional NFL team had just finished their daily practice session when a large turkey came strutting onto the field. While the players gazed in amazement, the turkey walked up to the head coach and demanded to be given a chance to play at tight end.

Everyone stared in silence as the turkey caught pass after pass and ran right through the defensive line. When the turkey returned to the sidelines, the coach shouted, 'You're superb. Sign up for the season, and I'll see to it that you get a huge bonus.'

'Forget the bonus,' replied the turkey, 'What I want to know is, does your season go past Thanksgiving Day?'

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Thought for the day...

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Handle every stressful situation like a dog.
If you can't eat it or play with it,
Just pee on it and walk away.

For the Week of Sunday, November 15, 2009

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The communication planet, Mercury, enters the adventurous, worldly station of Sagittarius at the start of the week. This combined with the new moon on Monday opens our minds and hearts to different cultures and ways of being. We'll be emboldened to try things. You might be inspired to cook differently, learn a language or talk to someone you usually wouldn't feel comfortable approaching. Life is rich because of its diversity.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Stadium lights are magnificent precisely because of the darkness that surrounds them. If you find yourself in bleak circumstances, consider it your moment to shine. You don't do anyone any good by blending into the shadows. Be bold and bright, especially on Friday when your talent will attract the perfect venue.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are in the mood to live a bit on the edge -- it's more interesting to you. Strike up conversations with strangers. Start with the weather, and then see if you can get a little backstory. You'll be surprised at how much people will tell you with very little provocation. And the perspective these interactions lend is priceless.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You may attract an unsolicited opinion or two about your work, recent deeds or personal presentation. You won't be able to convince others of your rightness by defending yourself. Instead, work in spite of their comments, and they will eventually yield to you. By the end of the week, criticism turns into compliments.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Some believe it's bad luck to state your good luck, as though by saying it aloud the things you are grateful for will be taken away from you. It's a cynical view, and you're in just the mood to prove it wrong this week as you count the many ways in which you are prosperous and watch them multiply as you do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You will be in touch with your own audacity this week. You know what you want to do and commit your whole self to it. If your heart were a sound, it would be a trombone scooping a bold tone out of the air, in a Dixieland jazz band, in New Orleans, on Mardi Gras, surrounded by wild cheers and laughter.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There will be more than the usual amount of vacillation, procrastination and generally nonproductive activity. This is your chance to take control of the situation. You're a natural-born leader. And when you start to doubt yourself, as all great leaders will, just remember that your plan is as good as anyone's.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're not into being big and obvious this week. You want to be around people who "get it" and don't need things spelled out for them. If you were a tree, you wouldn't be a giant sequoia. You'd be a stalk of bamboo, gently waving in the wind, quietly inspiring the painters and poets in your midst.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A few years back, you had a decision to make. You chose the less-traveled path, even though you knew you would be less sheltered in your travels. You got rained on a little more, but the exhilaration of finding your own way was worth it. Continue on your path with the courage of your convictions. It's still right for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Tighten up your schedule. It's extremely beneficial to you to be prompt, or even early, all this week. Know when you need to start getting ready for the important events like meals, meetings, travel and bedtime. Your ability to show up organized, well-dressed and cheerful will advance your purposes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). All work and no play makes ... you rich. It's your week to seriously get down to business. So what if you're behind on celebrity gossip or the latest silly trend that nobody will even remember three years from now? Later, when you're really raking in the bucks, you can pay someone to keep you "hip."

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). People will let you take on way too much responsibility if you ask for it. Don't ask for it. Resist the tendency to be a martyr. You will be making a sacrifice or two along the way, but there's no reason you should turn this into a lifestyle. Besides, there are plenty of ways to have fun and get your work done, too.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You want to get as many people as possible involved in your goals and dreams, though the one person who really must be highly committed is you. Make your list of tasks, and get down to it. Your vision is honed as you go. Others will contribute their energy and resources when the whole thing is already in motion.

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS: You launch into this exciting new year with the strength of your convictions. Whatever has happened in the past to make you doubt yourself is now a moot point. You realize how many correct choices you have made in spite of your obstacles, and you repeat those successful actions. This month, a financial resource opens to assist your journey. January brings a chance to brush up on skills and update your education. What occurs in April will deepen a love relationship.

How Pumpkin Pie is Made...

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Happy Birthday, Jennifer!

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Just wanted you to know we're thinking of you, miss you, and love you dearly. Not just on your birthday, but every day.

Mother/Daughter Talk

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Click on image to enlarge.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST:

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ARIES: Note that whatever style a person uses when relating to you he or she will likely also use when relating to others. TAURUS: Pursue your interests, even when the one you like doesn't share them. GEMINI: You'll be magnificently attractive when you highlight your so-called "flaw." CANCER: You deserve to be around people who "get" you. Seek them. LEO: A relationship will feel like young love, no matter what your age is. VIRGO: Don't shy away from a potential partner just because this person has had a bad marriage or a hard time with relationships. You'll look terrific by comparison. LIBRA: Give a massage or get one -- or both. The exchange will be healing. SCORPIO: It's time to talk money, and you'll have just the right words. SAGITTARIUS: You'll benefit from making someone dear to you more of a priority in your life. CAPRICORN: You'll want to spend time with the person who makes you laugh. All others are pale contenders. AQUARIUS: Be who you want to be, not who someone else wants you to be. PISCES: The one who keeps asking for your opinion and insight has a crush on you.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Scorpio and Libra are zodiac neighbors who have little in common, and that's what makes them a great pair! When Scorpio is in the mood to be intense, Libra lightens the atmosphere. When they go to a party together, Scorpio brings passion and intrigue, and Libra brings diplomacy. Scorpio fosters a soulful connection, and Libra nurtures a healthy friendship. Their strengths are perfectly complementary!

Personality by Zodiac Sign

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ARIES - The Aggressive
Outgoing. Lovable. Spontaneous. Not one to mess with. Funny.. Excellent kisser EXTREMELY adorable. Loves relationships, and family is very important to an aries. Aries are known for being generous and giving. Addictive. Loud. Always has the need to be 'Right'. Aries will argue to prove their point for hours and hours. Aries are some of the most wonderful people in the world..

TAURUS - The Tramp
Aggressive. Loves being in long relationships. Likes to give a good fight. Fight for what they want. Can be annoying at times, but for the love of attention. Extremely outgoing. Loves to help people in times of need. Good kisser. Good personality. Stubborn. A caring person.. They can be self centered and if they want something they will do anything to get it. They love to sleep and can be lazy. One of a kind. Not one to mess with. Are the most attractive people on earth!

GEMINI - The Twin
Nice. Love is one of a kind. Great listeners. Very Good at confusing people... Lover not a fighter, but will still knock you out. Geminis will not take any crap from anyone. Geminis like to tell people what they should do and get offended easily. They are great at losing things and are forgetful. Geminis can be very sarcastic and childish at times and are very nosey. Trustworthy. Always happy. VERY Loud. Talkative. Outgoing. VERY FORGIVING. Loves to make out. Has a beautiful smile. Generous. Strong. THE MOST IRRESISTIBLE.

CANCER - The Beauty
MOST AMAZING KISSER. Very high appeal. A Cancer's Love is one of a kind.. Very romantic.. Most caring person you will ever meet in your life. Entirely creative Person, most are artists and insane, respectfully speaking. They perfected sex and do it often. Extremely random. An Ultimate Freak. Extremely funny and is usually the life of the party. Most Cancers will take you under their wing and into their hearts where you will remain forever.. Cancers make love with a passion beyond compare. Spontaneous. Not a Fighter, But will kick your ass good if it comes down to it. Someone you should hold on to!

LEO - The Lion
Great talker. Attractive and passionate. Laid back. Usually happy but when unhappy tend to be grouchy and childish. A Leo's problem becomes everyone's problem. Most Leos are very predictable and tend to be monotonous. Knows how to have fun.. Is really good at almost anything. Great kisser. Very predictable. Outgoing. Down to earth. Addictive. Attractive. Loud. Loves being in long relationships.. Talkative. Not one to mess with. Rare to find. Good when found.

VIRGO - The One that Waits
Dominant in relationships. Someone loves them right now. Always wants the last word. Caring. Smart. Loud. Loyal. Easy to talk to. Everything you ever wanted. Easy to please.. A pushover. Loves to gamble and take chances. Needs to have the last say in everything.. They think they know everything and usually do. Respectful to others but you will quickly lose their respect if you do something untrustworthy towards them and never regain respect. They do not forgive and never forget.. The one and only.

LIBRA - The Lame One
Nice to everyone they meet. Their love is one of a kind. Silly, funny and sweet. Have own unique appeal. Most caring person you will ever meet! However, not the kind of person you want to mess with...you might end up crying. Libras can cause as much havoc as they can prevent. Faithful friends to the end. Can hold a grudge for years. Libras are someone you want on your side. Usually great at sports and are extreme sports fanatics. Very creative. A hopeless romantic.

SCORPIO - The Addict
EXTREMELY adorable. Loves to joke. Very Good sense of humor. Will try almost anything once. Loves to be pampered. Energetic. Predictable. GREAT kisser. Always get what they want.. Attractive. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Loves to party but at times to the extreme. Loves the smell and feel of money and is good at making it but just as good at spending it! Very protective over loved ones. HARD workers.. Can be a good friend but if is disrespected by a friend, the friendship will end. Romantic. Caring.

SAGITTARIUS - The Promiscuous One
Spontaneous. High appeal. Rare to find. Great when found.. Loves being in long relationships. So much love to give. A loner most of the time. Loses patience easily and will not take crap. If in a bad mood stay FAR away. Gets offended easily and remembers the offense forever. Loves deeply but at times will not show it, feels it is a sign of weakness. Has many fears but will not show it. VERY private person. Defends loved ones with all their abilities. Can be childish often. Not one to mess with. Very pretty. Very romantic. Nice to everyone they meet. Their Love is one of a kind. Silly, fun and sweet. Have own unique appeal. Most caring person you will ever meet! Amazing in bed..!!! Not the kind of person you want to mess with- you might end up crying.

CAPRICORN - The Passionate Lover
Love to bust. Nice. Sassy. Intelligent. Sexy. Grouchy at times and annoying to some. Lazy and love to take it easy. But when they find a job or something they like to do they put their all into it. Proud, understanding and sweet.
Irresistible. Loves being in long relationships.. Great talker. Always gets what he or she wants. Cool. Loves to win against other signs especially Gemini's in sports. Likes to cook but would rather go out to eat at good restaurants.
Extremely fun. Loves to joke. Smart.

AQUARIUS - Does It In The Water
Trustworthy. Attractive. Great kisser. One of a kind, loves being in long-term relationships. Can be clumsy at times but tries hard. Will take on any project. Proud of themselves in whatever they do. Messy and unorganized. Procrastinators. Great lovers, when they're not sleeping. Extreme thinkers. Loves their pets usually more than their family. Can be VERY irritating to others when they try to explain or tell a story. Unpredictable. Will exceed your expectations. Not a Fighter but will Knock your lights out.

PISCES - The Partner for Life
Caring and kind. Smart. Likes to be the center of attention. Very organized. High appeal to opposite sex. Likes to have the last word. Good to find, but hard to keep. Passionate, wonderful lovers. Fun to be around. Too trusting at times and gets hurt easily. VERY caring. They always try to do the right thing and sometimes gets the short end of the stick. They sometimes get used by others and get hurt because of their trusting. Extremely weird but in a good way. Good sense of humor!!! Thoughtful. Loves to joke. Very popular. Silly, fun and sweet. Good friend to other but needs to be choosy on who they allow their friends to be.

Random Thoughts of the Day:

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Nothing is worse than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.

There is a great need for a sarcasm font.

How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?

I would rather try to carry 10 plastic grocery bags in each hand than take 2 trips to bring my groceries in.

MapQuest really needs to start their directions on #5. Pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.

Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.

I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.

Bad decisions make good stories

You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you've made up your mind that you just aren't doing anything productive for the rest of the day.

I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten page research paper that I swear I did not make any changes to.

I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Damnit!), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What'd you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?

I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.

As a driver I hate pedestrians, and as a pedestrian I hate drivers, but no matter what the mode of transportation, I always hate cyclists.

I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.

I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lites than Kay.

Are you superstitious?

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Steve Tyler walks away from Aerosmith

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Seems the rumors are true that lead singer, Steven Tyler, will walk away from Aerosmith and try a solo career. For 40 years we've enjoyed their music, but a reformed Aerosmith with a new lead singer just doesn't interest me. Tyler is and always will be the voice of Aerosmith. Without him, I don't see the band surviving.

Update: Seems Tyler doesn't know which way he's walking after singing with the band at a Joe Perry performance...Appropriately, he sang "Walk this Way".

Now that the kids are gone...

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