Being a local, native of Massachusetts, I've seen many a marathon race.  Back in the old days, itwas not run for money, nor did the runners have sponsors.  I even saw the legendaryJohnny Kelly run back in the day. 



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Just seconds after the first explosion rocked the area near the finish line, there was a
second blast a few blocks away on Boylston Street.
For those fortunate to be on the route, it was familytradition to watch together, hand out oranges and perhaps water, and then havea family cookout together after race.  Many years of happy family celebrations and good times surrounding this day.  Now, I work on Patriot's Day, but the place of employmentis also on the route.  This year, we watched from the third floor of an historic buildingas the thousands of athletes came came down...  Read More

March 13, 2013


Today, we have a new Pope.  Vaya con Dios (means Go with God or Godspeed)
Pope Francis, not Pope Francis I as many thought. 
 

Jorge Mario Bergoglio chose the name of Francis, one of the patron saints of Italy.
(St. Francis of Assisi)

May we bless the workings of the Holy Spirit to help guide us and direct us and Pope Francis.

I didn't know anything about this man until today.  It will be inspiring to learn from him for the Easter season and the course of his papacy. 

What impresses me at first glance is that he was still using public transporation.  Wow!  A very humble man, it seems he paid his hotel bill himself this morning as he ventured out and then visited the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.

According to Reuters  (By Crispian Balmer and Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY | ...  Read More

We're seeing quite a few new members to the addoway site, many from yardsellr. 

From addoway

Here are just a few new members I see today from the addoway
sellers meet and greet group on facebook.  Other new sellers, please
introduce yourself and let us know you are here. 

http://www.addoway.com/Danielle_Koch/storefront
http://www.addoway.com/Rick_Appleton/storefront
http://www.addoway.com/MartyWoods/storefront
http://www.addoway.com/Imagineresources/storefront
http://www.addoway.com/MKDesigner/storefront
http://www.addoway.com/Deanenes.Things/storefront


Visit the addoway sellers group on facebook. 
http://www.facebook.com/groups/AddowaySellers/

Please also join us in blogging. 

http://www.addoway.com/addoway/blog/b/How-to-Post-a-Blog-on-Addoway-with-Pictures-and-Video

You can visit previous blogs.

Many of the...  Read More

Well, it is almost a year since
The Adventures of Millie the Super Mom aired. 

It was meant to be a monthly series, if not weekly, but it did not happen because of
other pursuits, life and priorities. 

Here is Episode 2 which encapsulates a year of events.  In Episode One, we thought
Millie would find a new job which was to occur in Episode 3.  In the meantime, we need to see Part Two before we find that out. 

Keep Calm.  The Quiet Car is quite nice. 
 
Not being a traveler, I was a bit confused when entering a ‘quiet car’ on Amtrak
for a trip from Boston to New York for the Christmas holiday.

From addoway

Since this was going to be a four-hour trip, there was a host of snacks carefully packed.  Never one to be unprepared,  I had an assortment of melon, prosciutto, rolled up polish ham, roast beef, crackers, cheddar cheese, goat cheese, crusty bread and blue cheese.  I forgot the blueberries and apple slices at home.  I envisioned setting the snacks on the table.  Oops, there was no table.  Hmm… 

As I prepared to sit down across the aisle from my family, the woman who would be next to me started telling a family with kids that this was in no uncertain terms, a QUIET CAR.  Yikes.  From that point on, I was a...  Read More

Hearts from all the nation go out to Newton, CT.
Families and friends, prayers and thoughts are with you. 
Post a prayer below if you like.

One of my favorites is "You give but little when you give of your possessions.

It is when you give of yourself that you truly give." from Kahlil Gibran

The Prophet.

In fact, that quote is what I used for my high school yearbook, many years ago. 
I still love the sentiment. 

I put together a little video with the whole excerpt on giving. 
Not finding an appropriate Christmas song, I used a version like James Taylor of "You've got a friend".

Some oldies but goodies television commercials for Christmas
What is your favorite?

Norelco Christmas Commercial




Budweiser Christmas Clydesdales



US Postal Service Christmas Ad from 1992
2 Tutus To Tuscon



Oreo Cookies



Coca-Cola I’d like to Teach the World to Sing



Old Spice

 Also check out this year's Christmas Santa Coke in glass

An FYI for pinterest pinners. 

What I learned about pinterest is that people like wine. 
I belong to a few boards and created a few boards on pinterest, but one in particular is this
pin about Wine Ice Cream! 

Apparently wine and ice cream are a great combination. It is up to about 450 pins at the moment. 


Click on image or link below
  The pinterest pin is here. 

Mallomars, the traditional northeast cookie that is manufactured for late fall and winter. 
It's really the start of the Christmas season when the Mallomars start hitting the grocery store shelves. 
(now SOLD OUT)

• Introduced in 1913, is a northeast favorite amongst generations.
• Only regionally and seasonally available
• Marshmallow center and graham cracker crust
• Pure chocolate coating

There's an old New York Times (NYT) article entitled "The Cookie that Comes out in the Cold" that refers to the beloved cookies as "old as the Federal Reserve System and Camel cigarettes."

Their debut was 1913 and originated in New Jersey.  Some like the Whippets, a Canadian version similar to Mallomars better.  Here's one person's review.   The Whippets are much less expensive and are readily...  Read More