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JACE  Author Icon
I've added a new entry to my book, "From My Mind to...." Open in new Window.:
         "Goals, Goals, Goals" Open in new Window.
JACE  Author Icon
It's hard to celebrate Halloween living in the country with no close neighbors. No one comes to the door, and then my wife feels obligated to raid the candy bowl *Shock*. Ok, we both do.

Tonight, our church has a Trunk and Treat event. That ought to be lots of fun.

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I live in the country too and miss handing out candy to all the little costumed kiddos. Luckily I have my two grandkids living nearby, so I get to give them a bag of goodies. Also we will set up the karaoke machine outside, and in "monster" voice mode, hide around the corner and try to spook them with a low growly "Happy Halloween" when they come to the door.
Ours was last night. All the condo kids gathered in the lounge area and made the trek through the buildings to owners who had signed up. Very organized, VERY noisy *Laugh*, and it was fun. I had no idea there were that many kids who lived here. *Shock2* Macy, my Westie, loved it. She ran into the mob and got pets and hugs. *Laugh*
Living way out in the boonies and having no close neighbors would make me less worried about Halloween and trick-or-treaters and more prone to fear my house being the location of a horror film *Shock2*
JACE  Author Icon
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         "Wal-Mart Plus: Boon or Bust" Open in new Window.

Is anyone else using the Wal-Mart Plus service?
JACE  Author Icon
By now, I'm certain everyone is aware that the East Wing of the White House no longer exists. Built in 1902 under Pres. Theodore Roosevelt, and expanded in 1942 under Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt, it was demolished in 2025 under Pres. Donald Trump.

Many have asked how such a thing could be done without proper oversight. The Washington Post explains that the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 exempted the White House “from the required reviews that other federal agencies must undergo when seeking to alter government property.” Congress never imagined such an extreme act might occur.

I'M CURIOUS: Do you support the destruction of the East Wing and building of a 90,000 sq.ft. Ballroom?

Yes
No

I'd welcome an emailed response if you don't wish to respond in this feed. Thanks.

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Today Oreo maker Mondelez said it's going all AI with its marketing next year.

"AI tool cuts ad production costs by 30% to 50%." I bet it does... but when AI does all the work, who is going to be buying the Oreos.
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/oreo-maker-mondelez-use-new-gener...

I know it's not your topic, but I just find so many other things in the news more disturbing and dystopian than what's happening at some other guy's house. *Wink*

(Removed/Reposted for Typo cause some guy still won't let us edit replies.)
JACE  Author Icon
The StoryMaster Author Icon - Too true. I just find this one of the latest of MANY things ....
JACE  Author Icon
🌝 HuntersMoon Author Icon - What makes you think he's LEAVING at the end of this term?
JACE  Author Icon
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         "Day 3" Open in new Window.

Also, last night Jeanette and I enjoyed a meal with Jim Author Icon and his wife, Kathy, at Lambert's Cafe just south of Springfield (MO). We truly enjoyed visiting with you both over the past couple days, especially talking with you, Kathy, about showing Buddy at the ACA National Specialty - Akita Club of America. Your passion really showed. Safe journey to you both.
JACE  Author Icon
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         "Day 2: Saguenay" Open in new Window.
JACE  Author Icon
I've added a new entry to my book on this date, the 18th of October, "From My Mind to...." Open in new Window.:
         "This Date in History" Open in new Window.
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You old softy, you... *Laugh* Happy Birthday, Jeanette! 🥳
JACE  Author Icon
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JACE  Author Icon
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         "Final Stop: Portland, Maine" Open in new Window.

I hadn't planned to start at the end, but ....
JACE  Author Icon
I'm baaaack!

Well, maybe I was missed ... a little. I certainly missed being here. I didn't realize how much until checking in to two dozen emails, scores of Newsfeed posts, and a plethora of Notifications.

We really enjoyed out Fall Foliage cruise up the St. Lawrence Seaway and around the Canadian Maritime provinces to Maine. More to come in my blog as I get somewhat organized.

Missed you guys!

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Welcome home!
It sounds like you had a wonderful adventure. Getting away from the “everyday” is good for both body and soul.
Glad you had a nice holiday *Smile*
Can't wait to read your adventures!
JACE  Author Icon
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What did 0 say to 8?

Nice belt!
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When does a joke become a Dad Joke? When the punchline is apparent... Groan smiley
🌝 HuntersMoon Author Icon - why was 6 afraid of 7, cause 7 8 9
JACE  Author Icon
There's hope for we closet pessimists. A quote from George Bernard Shaw:

"Both optimists and pessimists contribute to society. The optimist invents the airplane; the pessimist invents the parachute."
JACE  Author Icon
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         "Checking In" Open in new Window.
JACE  Author Icon
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JACE  Author Icon
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How cold does it have to be for you to stow the shorts of summer, and switch to long pants?
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80F. And the sweatshirt that matches... *Laugh* The downside of living in the tropics.
He says like I ever find it warm enough for shorts.

Best I can do is a t-shirt that hides under a huge sweater at around 68F lol

80F and everyone here is melting, while I'm screaming at the thermometer that those are rookie numbers.

I was not built for the North, yet life has a sense of humor.
Moe  Author Icon
I wear shorts year-round. If it isn't snowing outside and I need to take our dog out, I will wear a hooded sweatshirt, tennis shoes, and the pair of shorts I happen to be wearing at the time. In case of a blizzard, I will wear my winter coat.
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