Today I take advantage of Three Time Thursday - the day we do things in threes. I have three items of business to cover. Short, sweet, and to the point.
Make Your Mark: This is my last ditch effort. You wouldn't respect me if I faded slowly into the sunset and just let this issue drop. Would you? Here's the thing. Today I was getting my hair cut and while killing time I read Shape Magazine (a girl can dream , can't she?). Below is snippet found in the bottom right hand side of page 34.
5. The number of dollars it takes to buy happiness. The catch: You need to spend it on someone else, according to a recent study in the journal Science. This small gift of generosity brings more joy into your life than purchasing something you want for yourself. So take a friend out for coffee or a smoothie - spending that time together will boost your mood all the more.Coincidence? I don't think so. So please, please consider taking 15 minutes out of your day and typing me a short paragraph about a teacher who has impacted your life. Send your paragraph along with $5.00 to Claudia K. Beeny, 4012 Harvestwood Court, Grapevine, Texas 76051. We'll send your inspiring story, along with a package of Crayola Markers, to an unsuspecting teacher somewhere in the country. Stories and markers will be packaged up this weekend and mailed on Monday.
Countdown to Super Bowl: It seems we have firmly secured 12 people in our Countdown to the Superbowl: Half-Time Snack Throw Down. Here's what the line-up looks like so far...
- Richard v. Brian, September 8
- Stacie v. Tera, September 21
- Nicole v. Julie, October 5
- Katie v. Maureen, October 19
- Melanie v Treye, November 16
- Heather v. ?, November 30
- Cheryl v. ?, December 7
Helping Hand: Please take a second to read the post Heather left on Helping Hand yesterday (just click on Helping Hand in top right hand corner of my blog). She brings up some excellent points with regard to the service project that the Highlowaha community has committed to doing this holiday season. My biggest take away... to truly help a family in need, we need to think as much about what is important to such a family, as we do the gestures that will make us feel good.
Also, regardless of whether or not we are able to settle on a particular family this week... we can begin fund raising or conducting a "drive" for general items all families might benefit from (money for groceries, household items). Then, once we settle on a a family (or families), we can finish off our effort with "gifts" for the family members.
Finally, we can think big as suggested by Toni last week and Heather this week. Maybe we can consider a family somewhere in Northern Kentucky, a family in the Dallas area, and a family somewhere else in the country.
Visit the Helping Hand post and let your voice be heard.
I wish I could deliver on a more exciting post today, but we have lots of business at hand and somewhere along the line we have to square up on details. Is that the case or do I just run hot and cold? Hmmmm...
Signing off until tomorrow...
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11 comments:
No one wants to challenge Cheryl or I?
Cheryl are we just that intimidating?
Come on Cassie battle Cheryl again...a face off of the gold and silver medalists...that would be one for the ages!
Oh heather, you have no idea how badly I wanted to battle you two, but your week is the week of Thanksgiving break. They get an entire week here at JMU so with them not being here that whole week, it won't exactly work for an all-hall competition. And Cheryl's week is exam week, so that won't exactly work for an all-hall bake-off either. Have no fear, when the timing is right, I'll challenge you two to something on here!
Ooohhhh... Cassie, I like it. Gold meets Silver in a Super Bowl face off. You're a Beeny, you're up for it!
Hey! Cassie WON the Bake off challenge. Stop egging her on! Give me a newbie lurker! I don't COOK! :)
Everyone go over and read Heather's comment on Helping Hand. She shared a great personal story but I have to warn you- Mascara Alert! Or maybe I'm just sappy. Either way, very inspiring.
Claudia, I emailed my friends to help with Make Your Mark but they're LAME-O!!
Oh, Cheryl. Don't your friends know, the very reason they CAN write a short paragraph is the very reason they SHOULD write a short paragraph?!?!?!
In the spirit of Highlowaha #218, as a place we visit to do that which we might not otherwise, challenge yourself to spend 15 minutes thanking a teacher who deserves it.
Let life not get so busy, small gestures like these seem like too much effort. That would be unfortunate.
Preaching to the choir. Preaching to the choir.
:sigh:
OK....when will we know the secret ingredient for our entry? How far in advance?
Lori... Participants will know the secret ingredient the Friday before the next week's Sunday game.
So... theoretically you would learn of the secret ingredient on Friday, make your item over the weekend and mail it by Wednesday of the next week. That should assure it gets to Illinois in time for a Sunday game.
Naturally, the time line will be adjusted for games not falling on Sunday. With all that testosterone flowing through your house, popular snacks for boys should be easy to identify.
HLA and HLA readers,
I am officially joining the ranks of lurker and sometimes contributor. Good luck to all with your snacks. Have fun in PA.
Cassie,
Your contributions will be missed.
See you on the block.
Ok...I'll bite! I'll Take Dec 7th.
If you get more takers later who really want to join in they can have my day!
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