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“I’m in the service business now, I’m here to serve God, here to serve my family”, said Denzel Washington on a recent episode of the TD Jakes Show.

A Christmas Act of Kindness…How 1 Person Can Change the World

The world needs more people like Alyssa Rispoli – this I am certain

As you know, we have started a “Pay it Forward” section of our blog. A place where we can help to spread the word via GoFundMe.com profiles; a way of helping one another in time of need. No matter where we are; no matter who we are; no matter what amount we have to give – even if that gift isn’t monetary, but spiritual in a prayer or a virtual hug.

My Christmas Eve began with tears... Читать дальше...

There were tears this morning when Ben read a goodbye letter from our three elves. We've had a lot of fun with our elf on the shelf antics. The good news is they have promised to return next year. 

This morning we went to the cinema to watch Ballerina which was even better than I had expected. Zoey has been dying to see it since we saw it first advertised. 
 
I was a bit worried the boys might ...

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If one decade ago I had been told, in light of Sin City and other films of the sort, that I’d ever be moved by Mickey Rourke on the screen, I would’ve not believed it. But welcome be the news: at this age (his, but also mine) it’s comforting to see that the autumn of life can still be very productive — when not terrific.

Film: Miracle on 34th Street
Format: HBO Go on rockin’ flatscreen.

Everyone, or almost everyone, has a favorite Christmas movie, at least in the U.S. where Christmas is pretty much universally celebrated. Gun to head, I’d cite Die Hard since it takes place at a Christmas party, but for Christmas-centric films, I’d go with A Christmas Story. It’s difficult to discount the singular joy of older holiday films, though. Of those, It’s a Wonderful Life is almost certainly the most commonly cited favorite... Читать дальше...

The truck inched around the tight bend of the parking garage. It seemed to have swallowed several other trucks in the process, making each maneuver hinge on the impossible. Valets attempted to corral drivers who wouldn’t be able to handle parking lots on a slow day.

We're taking a couple of days off the interwebs to re-charge our batteries and give Fred and Cleo some cuddles and belly rubs.

Let’s face it: Nobody strives to win a gold medal in household chores. But examining your approach to these tasks may reveal that you’ve been relying on the wrong methods, resulting in wasted time, effort, and money. Here are 11 common home maintenance blunders to avoid if you want a spotless and safe household.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Another year almost gone! This month may have been light on posts, but never fear, I’ll be back up and running in January! I always plan to do some big December event, like 12 Days of Dolls or something, but with the craziness of the month, which also includes my birthday, it never happens. Maybe next year! See you all in 2017!

From everyone here at Confessions of a Doll Collectors Daughter, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! (And in case ... Читать дальше...

Merry Christmas - A Ten Liner

When it comes to our nails, some of us would rather hide our hands in public, because they’re less than perfect. If you’ve noticed how some women have gorgeous nails that look strong, healthy and maintain a good length, you might figure it’s just good genes. However, nail experts say it all comes down to three simple steps: Care, Condition and Coat.

It doesn’t cost anything to be nice!

Phaedra Parks is sharing how we all can share kindness this Holiday season, one of Atlanta’s most well known attorney’s revealed on the Daily Dish that “It costs you nothing to smile, to give someone a hug, and to be empathetic to someone.

Phaedra believes it all starts with simple gestures.

“Kindness means to me recognizing that we are all different, but in our differences therein lies the beauty,” The Real Housewives of Atlanta star said. Читать дальше...

Every entrepreneur wishes that he could predict whether his idea could be the “next big thing,” before he spent his life savings and years of energy on it. Investors, on the other hand, typically don’t even look very hard at the product or service, but prefer to evaluate first the entrepreneur, and secondly the business plan.

There were probably about half-a-dozen animated Christmas specials I recall watching as a child. The two that became fixtures, and remain part of my present holiday ritual, are It’s Christmas Charlie Brown and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. I remember watching them from early days—of course you had to wait until their respective channels announced their advent in TV Guide (just writing that makes me feel older than the Grinch). Commuting wasn’t an issue then, so watching television was as common as candy canes and hopeful stockings. Читать дальше...

The crisp, chilly air around us demands a wardrobe transition, and no matter how harsh the weather is, the fashion statement must be made. So girls, it is the time to revamp your wardrobe with winter fashion essentials, and instead of hiding in a baggy outfit, why not style like a boss? If you want to look as sassy as you were during the summer, then we bet you will love this post.

Anna Sui launch their Holiday 2016 Collection
Looking back into intricate and vintage detailing married with modern technology, the collection includes products like lip plumping color that has both properties of lip glosses and lipsticks, that leave lips kissably smooth and soft.

ANNA SUI LIP ROUGE PEN
This twist and apply pen smoothens and plumps up lips and leaves a coat of longerlasting color on the lips.

Technology
Moisture Capsule Oil immediately moisturises and softens lips. Читать дальше...

From the BBC:

Three British Airways passengers had a once-in-a-lifetime flight after finding they were the only ones on board.

Lawrie-Lin Waller, 33, said she and her friends were upgraded to business class, treated to bottles of champagne, and posed for selfies with the captain. And on their trip from Gibraltar to Heathrow on 17 December, her friends Laura Stevens, 34, and Sarah Hunt, 35, enjoyed three-course meals.

Ms Waller said: "We're never going to experience anything... Читать дальше...

The Aragon in Glasgows Byres road holds happy memories for me. It was where I had my first pint. So it was with sadness that I watched it fall into decline over the years. To be honest, I had pretty well given up on it.

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Markos Vamvakaris: A Pilgrim on Ancient Byzantine Roads
Peace is Everybody’s Business, Nobody’s Job
A Brexit State of Mind: The Vision Thing
Grandpa, Proust, Ulysses and World War II
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Second volume of my Groove series brings back the festival season (yey!). For me last summer was perfect to try the Off Sonar parties in Barcelona and Sacred Ground in a very old former farm located close to Berlin, in the German country side (100% of the pictures). Both small and cozy and quite far from the mainstream, huge festival scenes of Dutch, British or American kind. I'm quite sure this is by far more enjoyable, less ...

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