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How Much is Too Much?

Last night my dear husband took me out to dinner because I had worked so hard all week.  NOT!   Actually we had been itching to get back to the new restaurant in town and it was a great chance to do that!   The Italian Garden has opened up very close to us and the last time we were there together was after it had only been opened a couple of weeks.   They were a little chaotic and slow in the service department that night but you know--you gotta bear with that sometimes. The food was delish and that is all that matters to me.  Well, last night the service was great and the food was fabulous.  I had the Penne Bolognaise and it did not disappoint.  I am all about my food, ya'll!!!   But something caught my eye.....

We were seated toward the back of the restaurant and I could not help to notice a table of women sitting farther back. The restaurant does not have a liquor license yet but you can bring your own---I guess when you think Italian you automatically think wine!   Well, this table of ladies had wine.  From what I could see they had 8 bottles.  At first there were 3 ladies and I was a tad worried.  By the end of our meal there were 6 women so I guess that evened it out a bit but it sure struck me because I was sitting there judging (yep--I sure was).   As I thought about it I decided that it really was not my business at all.   As long as they did not drink and drive and endanger me or someone else why should I care?   But it kind of hit a chord with me on the level that if I was sitting there thinking about it---what do others think when they see me out someplace???  I don't always behave in a great manner if I think about it.  Hmmm.....and I am not talking about alcohol consumption (that really isn't my issue) but maybe just the way I might treat others or maybe I am loud when I shouldn't be or whatever.   Kind of made me think that I needed to take that log out of my own eye.  What made me think I could pass judgment on a group of ladies who were probably just catching up and enjoying each others company??? Good life lesson for me. 

And if you are in the area and looking for a great place to eat reasonably I have to give a shout out to the place which has become my favorite here----http://www.italiangardeniowa.com/index.html

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Building a shoe business step by step - TODAY Technology & Money

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Celebrate A Day Without Shoes

Today is the day!!!  Go shoeless in support of all of the thousands of children and adults for whom shoes are a luxury and not a part of daily life.  As I look in my closet at my own "collection" of shoes I realize that it is extravagant to have that many pairs of shoes when there are those who have none whatsoever!   So today, in support of those people, I will go shoeless.  When I go to a meeting tonight I may put on my pair of TOMS but otherwise I will be shoeless which is easy when you are staying at home and not in the work force!  But it will be a small statement none the less.   It is cold here today so the trip to the mailbox, etc. will be a bit chilly.   Very small sacrifice to make.  

I cannot help but think of my friends Teresa and Maggie who went on a mission trip to Mexico a couple months ago specifically to put shoes on children there.  Their experience was incredible, I am sure, and humbling.   What they did is a true example of servanthood---washing the feet of others and making sure that the perfect pair of shoes was put on those precious feet. What a gift they gave those children.   

So as you go about your day today please think about those who have no shoes, slip off your own and make a statement.   Go to TOMS for more information.


http://www.onedaywithoutshoes.com/index2.php 

Funny old-school vintage advertisements theCHIVE

Hopefully we have come a long way since some of these ads---I think some of them will make you laugh and some are so ridiculous you won't believe them!!! Enjoy!!!

Funny old-school vintage advertisements theCHIVE

Standing Cat Looks Strikingly Similar To A Person (VIDEO)

This one is for my father in law who likes cat videos!!!!

Standing Cat Looks Strikingly Similar To A Person (VIDEO)