tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322074852024-03-13T12:14:34.598-05:00Top-of-the-ArchA blog about our road trips on Route 66, Lincoln Highway, St. Louis, New York, Michigan, etc. (we have been to 37 States, 13 more to visit), about my love of hockey (NHL), football (NFL), coming to America, growing up in Viet Nam, humor that ain't funny and still a lot of ramblings!Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.comBlogger1272125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-29654771206791862352014-12-31T22:43:00.001-06:002014-12-31T22:43:28.604-06:00GOOD BYE 2014 ... HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Happy New Year and Best Wishes to you ... here is to a healthy, peaceful and joyful 2015!</span></span>Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-45669784060917175092014-12-25T13:13:00.000-06:002014-12-25T13:13:43.039-06:00MERRY CHRISTMAS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wishing you the joy, peace and blessings of HIS love ... Merry Christmas!</span></span>Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-75969020522661121342014-12-17T21:22:00.003-06:002014-12-17T21:22:53.505-06:00WHAT ARE THE CHOICES?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hey QQ, how many choices do you think they have at this House of Choy? I thought you, as a punster, would appreciate this. How about "One ton soup"? haa haa</span></span>Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-72262812732873268402014-12-16T21:38:00.002-06:002014-12-16T21:38:14.739-06:00IT'S CATS AND DOGS <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> At Purina Farms</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This cake is on display in front of the Head's General Store in the Village of St. Alban.</span></span><br />
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<![endif]--><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>This year instead of the
pumpkin pie, Ralphie made something different this year, a double-layer pie. <span> </span>He also made cute little fruit (blackberry and
cherry) pies.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This cake is on display at Shrine of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne in St. Charles.</span></span><br />
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<br />Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-18930159579659028962014-11-28T22:14:00.004-06:002014-11-28T22:14:56.667-06:00THE BLESSING<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>The Blessing (Tune of
Edelweiss) – Bless our friends, bless our food, come, O Lord and sit with us,
may our talk glow with peace, bring your love to surround us.<span> </span>Friendship and peace may it bloom and grow,
Bloom and grow forever, Bless our friends, bless our food, bless our dear land
forever.</span></span></span></div>
Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-13862201090783874282014-11-28T17:22:00.002-06:002014-11-28T17:22:57.961-06:00GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Hello from my corner in
St. Louis … </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>I am sure you all have
seen destructive images and enough negative news stories reportedly coming
from St. Louis.<span> </span>I chose not to be one of
those “wannabe” reporters or those trying to post pictures on their social
media to prove that they were part of the “actions” or to get a few “likes” on
their webpage.<span> </span>I chose these good and
beautiful images (from the Missouri Botanical Garden) because I believe if you could not contribute to make it
better, at least try not adding to the problems. <span> </span></span></span></span></div>
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been sending words asking about our well-being in STL. <span> </span>The current situation (in North county) does
not directly impact where we live which is in West county area.<span> </span>However, my office building is located two
blocks from the Prosecutor’s office.<span> </span>It
was a very tense and stressful time for all of us.<span> </span>My office closed around 3pm on Monday prior to the announcement of the decision.<span> </span>The next two days, I went to work and the area was quiet, different from what you might see on national news.<span> </span>My husband works outside
of St. Louis, so the situation does not directly impact his workplace.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hope you get lot of treat and no bad trick ... Happy Halloween!!!</span></span>Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-86709833329249526472014-10-18T19:45:00.002-05:002014-10-18T19:45:43.895-05:00SWEET TO SWEET<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">According to the Hallmark pocket calendar, Saturday, October 18th is Sweetest Day. So I thought this cake in front of a business named Sweetology on Clayton Road in Ladue, would be appropriate for today. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few expressions about sweet: Short and sweet (all politicians should remember this when giving speeches); sweet nothings (not sure what this means); if you are sweet on someone you must know how to sweet-talk him/her; you have to take the bitter with the sweet (who says life is fair); parting is such sweet sorrow (but tomorrow is another day) and finally, do you have a sweet tooth? </span></span><br />
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<br />Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-38194772628894219022014-10-18T14:45:00.000-05:002014-10-18T14:45:38.018-05:00CAKE AT CENTENE PLAZA - CLAYTON, MISSOURI<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-39270060545992264362014-10-18T14:36:00.001-05:002014-10-18T14:36:22.138-05:00HOCKEY AND CAKE - THE BEST OF BOTH WORLD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well, you got to move on ... one hockey stick at a time! You probably already knew that the St. Louis Cardinals did not make it to the World Series - it is now Kansas City Royals v. San Francisco Giants. I offered to "go to bat" for the Cardinals but they turned me down. They told me that I was not "fit" to be on their team - too short, too old and too chubby! This is blatant discrimination - age, race and disability - just kidding!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is sunny and comfortable today. My husband went golfing this morning, one more round, before the snow covers the ground. After golf, Ralphie usually cooks breakfast. We start the weekend with a nice and relaxing morning. This week, I decided to take care of most of the errands after work, even though I was tired but it pays off not having to run around with a long list of chores on the weekend.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This cake is on display in front of City Hall in downtown St. Louis.</span></span><br />
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<br />Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-58841438595889140442014-10-15T21:59:00.001-05:002014-10-15T21:59:39.540-05:00OCTOBER IN ST. LOUIS - GO CARDS <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you Busboy for your kind and thoughtful comment. Perhaps we could have a friendly wager for the I-70 Series - are you interested? Well, I should not speak too soon lest the Cardinals might blame for me for jinxing them.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">All is well here in my corner in STL. The rain finally stops today but the sun is still hiding behind all the cloud. It is getting cold in the low 60's. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">With so many urgent matters facing the world around us, it is selfish yet comforting to know that we could still enjoy a few moments of happiness at a sporting event. However you cope with events in your life, I hope you find the strength and support to overcome and rise above the difficulties. </span></span><br />
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<br />Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-86448881239103192052014-08-31T16:40:00.003-05:002014-08-31T16:40:16.048-05:00BE APPY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">BE APPY or BE HAPPY . . . a very good advice and much needed reminder! Hope you are having an enjoyable and relaxing weekend.</span></span>Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-78038055102496062932014-08-21T21:50:00.001-05:002014-08-21T21:50:55.034-05:00BTUtiful<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This butterfly was one of the Wings in the City sculptures that were on display in 2011. I did not go out of my way trying to take pictures of all the pieces, just the ones I really like.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The photo below is my favorite, especially with the current situation, it symbolizes what is good and beautiful in St. Louis. Have a relaxing and peaceful weekend everyone!</span></span><br />
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<br />Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-76396901380961374272014-08-13T21:42:00.001-05:002014-08-13T21:42:11.400-05:00CU-BBYE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">See you ... bye bye ... enjoy the rest of summer!</span></span>Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-2687600024146240242014-08-11T21:13:00.000-05:002014-08-11T21:13:20.476-05:00TOTA IS OK IN STL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Hello
everyone!<span> </span>I thought I should post today
to let you, my adoring fans and faithful readers, know that we are fine.<span> </span>The trouble area that you might have heard (saw on national news) is
about 30 miles from our town and it does not impact where we live or work.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This cake is on display in front of the Missouri Botanical Garden.</span></span>Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-10507480470920919042014-07-04T15:20:00.000-05:002014-07-04T15:20:45.851-05:00AMERICA . . . MY HOME SWEET HOME<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA . . . GOD BLESS AMERICA . . . GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES . . . PROUD TO BE AMERICANS!</span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">eat it ... </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shoe and cake - what a perfect combination!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Where did the time go? Half of 2014 was gone - we celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary this month - a nephew who was in his mother's womb when she was at our wedding will be getting married in August. All the kids in our wedding party have one or two kids of their own. We count our blessings every day that we made it this far!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Have a safe and enjoyable summer ... don't forget to eat cake!</span></span>Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-73099633128436330992014-06-08T21:00:00.001-05:002014-06-08T21:00:34.584-05:00IF THE SHOE FITS .....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> ... wear it!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">What size do you think this shoe is? It definitely does not belong to Cinderella :>)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here are a few expressions associate with "shoe" -</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I wouldn't want to be in your shoes;</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The shoe is on the other foot;</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">(I am not sure what this expression is about) The shoemaker's kids always go barefoot!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Hey QQ, how about, "Have shoe will run"? </span></span>Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-45376630312457118972014-06-01T12:15:00.000-05:002014-06-01T12:15:46.310-05:00BUTTERFLIES ON THE CAKE <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This cake is on display at the Butterfly House and I believe it is one of the best decorated piece. Of course, the theme is easy and butterfly is such a lovable, colorful species. (I just realized that the word "species" is both singular and plural - I need to pay more attention and try to improve my limited vocabulary!) </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Back in 2011, when I was "thrown off the bridge", instead of feeling sorry for myself, after spending time in the morning on job search, I volunteered for 4 hours in the afternoon, three days a week at the Butterfly House. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I learned about the butterfly from the training and enjoyed explaining to visitors. I enjoyed talking to people from out of town, especially tourists from other countries. Most of the volunteers were nice to work with but there were a few that were "questionable"!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I highly recommend the Butterfly House if you are visiting St. Louis. It is a fun place and most of the kids love the butterflies. (There were a few that were terrified of the butterfly, especially when a butterfly landed on their body. The more I tried to explain that the butterfly would not hurt them, the more the kids became frighten!)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is getting warm today - we were planning to drive around in the T-bird but we decided to stay indoor. I should clean up my office, organize the closets and it's time to gather items for donations. Oh, all my earthly possessions - they could be more burden than blessings when you have more than you actually need. What earthly possessions will you give away today?</span></span>Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-71489402033789528022014-05-31T21:01:00.000-05:002014-05-31T21:01:42.467-05:00DON'T SIT DOWN .......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">..... because there are butterflies on the chair!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am sure you heard about the Blackhawks victory in Game 6 last night (I know the whole world does not revolve around Stanley Cup playoffs). It was another exciting game, lot of scoring in the 3rd period and the Hawks scored the winning goal with 3 and a half minutes left - whew!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.0pt;">Today was
sunny until an hour ago when it started to rain. I just heard rumbling
noise outside my window, so it could be stormy weather coming for the evening.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.0pt;">(We lost internet connection ....)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.0pt;">(We got the connection back ....)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.0pt;">The evening
turns out to be real nice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rain
stopped, then the sun came out – go figure!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.0pt;">We even took
the T-bird out and went to a restaurant Cafeteria style.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We drove pass the location many times but
finally went there today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The place is
large, bright and nicely decorated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The food
is tasty, well prepared and the price is reasonable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We noticed others around us were mostly over
90 years old.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We started laughing and
quietly said to each other that we have reached the point where we go to dinner
at “old people” place!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-88825141341518388552014-05-29T21:51:00.000-05:002014-05-29T21:51:44.917-05:00ARE YOU LOOKING AT ME?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">My wish for the Cup to go back to Canada has to wait for next year! Game 6 is over - the Rangers scored the only goal of the game and eliminated the Canadiens. There will be no Game 7, but I am happy that my American Hometown New York Rangers will get their trips to the Stanley Cup Finals. I don't care much for the Chicago Blackhawks but I want this year's Finals to be Original Six Match-up. But it would be interesting if it is NY Rangers v. LA Kings for the Finals. It would be East Coast v. West Coast rivalries! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am assisting the Firm with recruitment for a replacement for the secretary who will retire this week. Since this person will also be providing assistance to me (plus two attorneys and a business manager), I will participate in reviewing resumes and during in-person interviews. I mentioned the job opening to my professor at the College and she put the announcement on the bulletin board. I already got a few resumes. One of the candidates submitted a cover letter mentioning that she recognized my name from a meeting a few months ago. Of course, I remember her name because I wrote her a nice email welcoming her to the Legal Studies program. I offered to connect with her since she was a new student. I never heard from this person. I wonder if she expects me to put in a few good words, especially in her cover letter, she misspelled my name!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I believe and have always been respectful and courteous to everyone I meet. I learned never treat anyone better just because the person has a fancy title or what I could gain from being associated with the individual. Treat everyone with respect because you never know that person could be someone who makes an important decision to your future, whether employment opportunity or simply being able to make positive comments about you.</span></span>Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-16098197072729033642014-05-29T21:17:00.001-05:002014-05-29T21:17:59.212-05:00HERE I AM TOO NERVOUS TO SIT AGAIN!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here we go again - Game 6 Rangers v. Canadiens, 1-0 at the end of the 2nd period. Same game plan - Rangers will try to eliminate Canadiens and the Habs will "pull the rabbit out of the hat" to win tonight and force Game 7.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is now half way thru the 3rd period, still 1-0 Rangers.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Question - will it hurt more if Habs lost in Game 7? </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is a beautiful day today and no rain as predicted. There is a Farmers' Market every Thursday and it is around the corner of my office building - how convenient! I went last week so I decided just go straight home today.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">We will have a Retirement Party for a secretary tomorrow. She has been with the Firm for 14 years and have been in the workforce for 51 years. When someone asked her today what would her advice be about working, she said, "Don't work too long, make sure you enjoy your life and not wait until you retire." That is what I have been doing - our annual road trips, see the world and live life to the fullest. How do plan to enjoy your life? </span></span>Top-of-the-Archhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00926066177564555162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207485.post-25134772746507497782014-05-27T21:47:00.004-05:002014-05-27T21:47:46.819-05:00I AM TOO NERVOUS TO SIT DOWN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Rangers is looking to eliminate the Habs while the Habs is fighting to force a
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">I
am just nervous to be just watching the game.<span>
</span>It has been a crazy game indeed.<span> </span>The
score was 2-1 Habs in the 1<sup>st</sup> period, then within 10 minutes into the
2<sup>nd</sup> period, it was 4-2 Habs.<span>
</span>Rangers came back tied at 4-4 but Habs fought back – 5-4 at the end of
the 2<sup>nd</sup> period.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Bourque
got his hat-trick in the 3<sup>rd</sup> period and now Habs is leading
6-4.<span> </span>But I am just too nervous to watch,
especially when Rangers got on the power play.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS";">Less
than 4 minutes left in the 3<sup>rd</sup> period – Habs is up 7-4 over the
Rangers.<span> </span>There will be Game 6 – I am so
torn between the Rangers my American hometown team and wanting the Cup to go
back to Canada, at least this year since my Beloved Red Wings are already
eliminated! <span> </span></span></span></div>
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