Thursday, June 6, 2013

"Oh, The Places You'llGo!" by Dr. Suess


Life is full of ups and downs, twists and turns, positives and negatives, and sometimes we all need some encouragement. This Dr. Suess classic has been a favorite for new grads, but it is full of great ADVICE for anyone at any stage of their lives.

Dr. Suess was born, Theodor Seuss Geisel on March 2, 1904 in Springfield, MA. "Oh, The Places You'll Go!" was his last book published before his death on September 24, 1991.

From Dr. Suess's book, Oh the Places You'll Go.........

"for the people just waiting.
Waiting for a train to go
or a bus to come, or a plane to go
or the mail to come, or the rain to go,
or the phone to ring, or the snow to snow
Or waiting around for a Yes or a No
Or waiting for their hair to grow.
Everyone is just waiting.

Waiting for the fish to bite
Or waiting for wind to fly a kite
Or waiting around for Friday night
Or waiting, perhaps, for his Uncle Jake
Or a pot to boil, or a Better Break
Or a string of pearls, or a pair of pants
Or a wig with curls, or Another Chance
everyone is just waiting."

If you find that you, too, are waiting. Figure out what it is you are waiting for and then be prepared to stay in the waiting place for a very, very, long time.

The majority of the human race gets stuck in this dream and success killing vortex
because comfortable and predictable is EASIER to deal with than taking control of what they want.

So......they WAIT. They wait to be acted upon rather than being the driving force that ACTS upon.

So, think about it. Are you one that gets comfortable in the mediocrity and misery just waiting, waiting, waiting?

Or do you believe and act on what Dr Suess exclaims later on in the book:

"NO!

That's not for you!
Somehow you'll escape
All that waiting and staying
You'll find the bright places
Where Boom Bands are playing!"

The reality is that our business, our character and our lives are a direct result of the decisions we make and the thoughts we allow to dominate our thinking. The great news is that YOU CAN change anything you want and YOU can live the life you want and YOU CAN make a huge difference in this world, if you THINK you can!

"So...

be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray
or Mordeccai Ali Van Allen O'shea,
you're off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waitng.
So..get on your way!'

 

Don't put off sending that card to Dad for Father's Day. Here is a very nice card from SendOutCards.




What about sending a little gift with the card.  Maybe  he would like this watch!

 
 
 
If today, June 6th is your birthday, then this SendOutCard is for you.
 
 



Some famous people who were born on June 6th are:

Ryan Higa turns 23
Abbie Cobb turns 21
Paul Giamatti turns 46
Steve vai turns 53
Jason Isaacs turns 50
Max Casella turns 46
Staci Keanan turns 38
Drew Mcintyre turns 28
Israel Dagg turns 25
James Munky Shaffer turns 43
Bjorn Borg turns 57
Amanda Pays turns 54
Ross Noble turns 37
Kim Hyun-a turns 21
Danny Strong turns 39
Harvey Fierstein turns 61
Aaron Sorkin turns 52

On May 6, 1933, the first Drive-in theater opens in Camden, NJ.

Don't forget to send a FREE card Click Here

FOR THE DADS WHO ARE IN HEAVEN

Dear Dad,

I thought of you today, but that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too.
I think of you in silence, I often speak your name.
All I have are memories and a picture in a frame,
Your memory is a keepsake from which I'll never part.
God has you in his arms, I have you in my heart.

Thanks for stopping by today.

 


Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Building Relationships, One Card At A Time

Who knew SendOutCards was going to change our family's life while helping others do the same? We are passionate about helping others use this tool to send appreciation, support, humor and so much more to others. Something happens every day that you could be responding to in kindness or gratitude. Sending cards helps to build relationships. It's true.

This morning I was reading my home town newspaper, the Bismarck Tribune, online. I saw in the obituaries  that an acquaintence had passed away. I immediately went to my SendOutCard's website, choose a Sympathy card, typed a message and who it was for. Then I clicked on SEND.

SendOutCards isn't for everyone. In fact I am not trying to sell you anything. I just want to point out how easy, fun, fast and inexpensive SendOutCards is.

One good way to find out if this might be something you could do or you are interested in doing, just send a FREE card on me. No one is going to bug you or beg you to try SendOutCards. And your e-mail is safe with me and my company.

To send a FREE card,  Click Here

If today, June 5th is your birthday, then this SendOutCard is for you.



Here are some famous people who were born on June 5th:

Mark Wahlberg turns 42
Rick Riodan turns 49
Pete Wentz turns 34
Kenny G turns 57
Jill Biden turns 62
Mike Fisher turns 33
Scott Speer turns 31
Brian McKnight turns 44
Marques Colston turns 30
Chad Allen turns 39
Nicko Mcbrain turns 61
Laura Otoole turns 28
Bill Moyers turns 79
Amanda Crew turns 27
Nick Kroll turns 35
Jeff Garlin turns 51
Liza Weil turns 36
Torry Holt turns 37

On June 5, 1977, first PC, the Apple II goes on sale.

On June 5, 1805, the first recorded tornado in "Tornado Alley" happened in southern Illinois.

On June 5, 1993, singer Miriah Carey weds Tommy Mottola, CEO (Sony Music).

SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT


 Thanks you for stopping by today.  See you soon.  Vel

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Remembering Susan, Celebrating Laura

My first Grandchild, Susan Ann Carlson, was born on June 4, 1983.  Here she is at about 2 1/2 years old.
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She was taken from us instantly, the result of a card accident on March 13, 1986, shortly before her 3rd birthday.  Today Susan would have turned 30 years old.
 
Her sister, Laura Lee Carlson, was also born on June 4 in 1988.  Today we are celebrating her 25th Birthday!  I would like to share some pictures of Laura.
 

Laura, 8 years old
 
 
Laura as a teenager
 
 
Andrew and Laura
 
 
Laura today with her daughter, 1 year old Haley
 
 
 
We miss you Susan
 
We love you, Laura so very much and wish you happiness as you celebrate you 25th Birthday.
 
Here is a Birthday Card for Laura and if today, June 4th is your birthday, then this SendOutCard is for you.
 
 


Some famous people who were born on June 4th are:

Angelina Jolie turns 38
Russel Brand turns 38
Mollie King turns 26
Noah Wyle turns 42
Lukas Podolski turns 28
Bar efaeli turns 28
Dr. Ruth Westheimer turns 85
Alyssa Miller turns 23
Michelle Phillips turns 69
Sam Harris turns 52
Evan Lysacek turns 28
Jordan White turns 25

SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT
 
 
 
Thanks for stopping by.  Hope you come back tommorow. 
 

Monday, June 3, 2013

Celebrating Father's Day



How did Mother's Day and Father's Day come about anyway?

Well, Mother's Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in Graton, WV. It became a recognized holiday in the United States in 1914 and celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Each person offers a gift, card, or remembrance to their mothers, grandmothers, and/or a maternal figure on Mother Day to honor and celebrate motherhood.


Father's Day was first celebrated in Spokane, WA at the YMCA on June 19, 1910 to honor and pay tribute to fatherhood. Sonora Dodd was the driving force behind the idea of celebrating Father's Day and the third Sunday of June was continued.

SendOutCards has some very special and impressive Father's Day cards. Here is one just for Dad.

 



Would he like a Gift Card
 

 
or a gift of Moonshine Hot Sauce?

 
You could use your FREE card to send a card to Dad.  Just   Click Here

If today, June 3rd is your birthday, then this SendOutCard is for you.


Some famous people who were born on June 3rd are:

Deniece Williams turns 63
Rafael Nadal turn 27 (I love Tennis and am watching Rafael right now at the French Open)
Anderson Cooper turn 46
Michelle Keegan turns 26
Kerry King turns 49
Tony Curtis (1925-2010)
SeanBerdy turns 20
Lalaine turns 26
Kelly Jones tuns 39
James Purefoy turns 49
Lawrence Lessig turns 52
Yelena Isinbayeva turns 31
Mario Gotze turns 21

On June 3, 1965, Astronaut Edward H White floats freely outside the space vehicle, Gemini IV for 21 minutes.

On June 3, 1956, Rock and Roll music is banned in Santa Cruz, CA

On June 3, 1976, Queen's song "Bohemian Rhapsody" goes gold, meaning over 1 million copies sold.

SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT - Mom vs Dad



Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope to see you again tomorrow.  Vel

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Rain, Rain, Go Away

When I woke up this morning, it was raining..........again. No bright sunshine, only windy, clouds and rain! Which has been happening way too much!

And now I will have to change a negative into a positive by thinking about my best friend, my daughter, Kim. We bowl together, we go shopping together and now we are going to be grandmas together. Her son, Elliott will make her a first time Grandma and he will make me a 4 time Great Grandma.

This SendOutCard is for my daughter, Kim



One of the things I like about SendOutCards is that I can choose a card, dress it up, write my own messages and include a photo or two or more.  It really is fun.

There are so many ways you can use  SendOutCards.  You can buy subscriptions, you can become a distributor or you can just buy as you go.  SendOutCards uses a point system instead of money for each card.  Depending on what level you are, points can vary from 49 to 99 cents for a   2 panel card.

Take a minute right now and Send a FREE card. Click Here and you will either be able to watch a Video or go right to Send A Card! Someone is there to help you through the process.

If today, June 2nd is your birthday, then this SendOutCard is for you.


Some famous people who were born on June 2nd are:
Charlie Watts turns 72
Justin Long turns 35
Sergio AgueroI turns 25
Wentworth Miller turns 41
Abby Wambach turns 33
Wayne Brady turns 41
Martha Washington (1731 - 1802)
Jerry Mathers turns 65
A.J. Styles turns 36
Katie Taylor turns 27
Dana Carvey turns 58
Nikki Cox turns 35
Zachary Quinto turns 36
Dennis Haysbert turns 59
Dominic Cooper turns 35
Johnny Weissmuller (1904 - 1984)
Lydia Lunch turns 54
Marvin Hamlisch (1944 - 2012)
Amber Marshall turns 25
Velvet Sky turns 32
Stacy Keach turns 72

On June 2, 1979, Pope John II was the first Catholic pontiff to visit a Communist nation, Poland.

On June 2, 1964, the Rolling Stones first US concert tour debuts in Lynn, MA.

June 2, 1928, Velvetta Cheese was invented by Kraft.  For packaging it used another invention (from 1921), tin foil wrapping.

June 2, 1987, the movie Untouchables with Kevin Costner is released.

June 2, 1935, Babe Ruth announces his retirement at the age of 40.


SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT

 
Thank you for stopping by today.  Hope to see you again tomorrow.

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Sending Greeting Cards Is Easy

To some people, sending a greeting card to someone is a very big task. They put it off or they forget about it, or they just don't have the time to do it. That is why I suggest that you LET SendOutCards help you by taking the stress out of sending greeting cards.

You do not have to sign up for anything unless you want to buy a small subscription. We make it easy to see exactly what you do to send a card. By sending a FREE card. All you need to do is click the link below (Click Here) and you can either watch the video or you can just go directly to Send A Card. Someone will be there to tell you exactly what to do. Why not do it now. Send a FREE card.

Click Here

There are 5 easy steps.

1. You can choose a card from a large selection of cards.

2. You will need to select the size of your card

3. You will need to type in your name so they will know who the card is from.

4. Type in your name and address and your recipient's name and address.

5. Hit SEND

Those are the basics. You will learn later how to customize and peronalize your card. How to type in the names and addresses of all your recipients and how to set up a reminder service so you will never forget anyone's birthday or anniversary. You can also set the date of when you want to mail your card.

You can also start your own business with SendOutCards.

Send a FREE card today!

If today, June 1st is your birthday, then this SendOutCard is for you.



Some famous people who were born on June 1st are:

Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962)
Morgan Freeman turns 76
Andy Griffith (1926-2012)
Javier Hernandez turns 25
Willow Shields turns 13
Heidi Klum turns 40
Pat Boone turns 79
Ron Wood turns 66
Markus Persson turns 34
Alanis Morissette turns 39
Brian Cox turns 67
Ronnie Dunn turns 60
Tom Holland turns 17
Brigham Young (1801-1877)
Justine Henin turns 31
Mark Curry turns 52
Misty Towe turns 63
Oliver James turns 33
Nick Young turns 28
Mario Cimarro turns 42

On June 1, 1638, the first recorded hearthquake in the United States happened in Plymouth, MA.

On June 1, 1980, the Cable News Network, launched by Ted Turner, airs for the first time, changing the world of news reporting forever. (CNN)

SOMEONE I AM THINKING ABOUT

Yesterday I talked to my granddaughter, Sarah.  She and her hubby, Cody, were on their way for a camping trip.  I hope they are having fun.  They are expecting a baby girl in October, which will be my 3rd Great Granddaughter!


SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT



Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope to see you again tomorrow.

Friday, May 31, 2013

Is It A Boy Or A Girl?

I got some wonderful news last night.  My grandson, Elliott and his wife, Savannah, are having a baby in about 8 months!  Elliott is in the Air Force stationed at Hurlburt Field, Florida.  I can see it all now........

                                                    First a card from SendOutCards.

 

                                                             Next, a Baby Shower.

 
 
 
Announcement time.  Is it a boy?
 
 
 
Or is it a girl?
 
 
 
Send the baby boy this gift from SendOutCards
 
 
 
Send this gift if it's a baby girl
 
 
 
 
And before you know it, this little baby will turn 1 year old.  Here is a card for him or her.
 
 
 
 
And if today, May 31st is your birthday, then here is a SendOutCard for you.
 
 

 
 
 
Some famous people who were born on May 31st are:
 
Clint Eastwood turns 83
Waka Flocka Flame turns 27
Colin Farrell turns 37
Brooke Shields turns 48
Joe Namath turns 70
Lea Thompson turns 52
Hugh Dillon turns 50
Nate Robinson turns 29
Eric Christian Olsen turns 36
Corey Hart turns 51
Sharon Gless turns 70
Andy Hurley turns 33
Chris Elliott turns 53
Jordy Nelson turns 28
Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993)
Jonathan Tucker turns 31
 
On May 31, 1907, taxicabs first bean running in New York City.
 
On May 31, 1879, Madison Square Garden opens it doors to the public.
 
May 31st is a World NO Tobacco Day - Encouraging a full day of tobacco abstinence and promotes awareness of the negative health effects of tobacco.
 
SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT
 
 
 
 
Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope to come back tomorrow.