This is a short post, I’m a little busy today doing secret squirrel stuff for my uncle, but I thought I would take the time to provide a link everyone should visit. I received this in an email from a friend of mine, and below is a short description:
Scott Truitt thought it would be great if people had a simple gesture to express gratitude to military personnel. He’s trying to teach people the American Sign Language sign for “Thank you from the bottom of my heart!” so it can be gestured to a member of the military without having the awkwardness of starting an entire conversation. Not only has he produced a short video that’s on YouTube and his website but he got the Seattle Seahawks to play it on their jumbotron before the Seahawks-Bengals game. His hope is for the gesture to become so common, no one even remembers it took a “campaign” to get it started.
Politics, or your thoughts on the current situation abroad shouldn’t matter. Watch the short clip and decide for yourself.
The Gratitude Campaign
When I was all of oh, three years old, I loved dancing and singing. In fact, I thought I would one day become famous, going from my coffee table stage, with beige curtains wrapped around me before my mom had to “introduce” me, to the likes of Broadway, or any other venue. Yes, I was a demanding child, but hey, I had talent.
I loved to watch the variety shows, such as Donny and Marie and of course, Sonny and Cher. Cher was my favorite, mostly because of her hair, but I could mimic her and I knew every word to every song. I’m sure my mom was extremely proud that her little girl could sing Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves without missing a beat. Cher performed once here in Charleston and the tickets sold out within minutes so I was never able to see her during her “last world tour.”
Well, fear no more Cher fans, she is replacing Celine Dion, who recently gave up her gig at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Yes, Cher is going to Sin City and reap in millions. Raise your hand if you would rather receive Cher tickets at Caesars Palace than Celine Dion? Exactly. If you’re in the market for a Vegas vacation and can afford tickets-go. Bring me back a t-shirt because I can’t even afford that.
I’ve always promised decent pictures of my tattoos and last night, my friend and I went driving around since we were bored and she brought her digital camera. Yes, she did get an actual pic of me, but I hate it because I look drunk and/or stoned-and I was sober. So I’m debating on whether to post it, or wait until we’re in better lighting, other than the light of an SUV, to get a better pic. Below are my tats, with information of where they are on my body. Oh, and I didn’t take the pics of the tats on my ankles-since I’m doing my leg shaving scientific experiment, I haven’t shaved.
A much better shot of the Hello Kitty tattoo on my right shoulder blade. When I have the cash again I plan on having a cover up done on the Kanji tat on my left shoulder blade, with Hello Kitty dressed as a little devil- an angel on one side and the devil on the other- get it?
The next tattoo is the heart on the back of my neck. I wish I had kept the website I found the design on-it was an art site and I loved the shape of the heart. The sketch was named, “Eternal Love.”
This tattoo was the first I had done on my back. It’s in the middle of my lower back- a tribal daisy since daisies are my favorite flowers. I wish now I had asked them to go a little bigger, but I can always have it extended within another design.
The last of my back tattoos is the tribal heart/daisies on my right hip. Out of all 9 tattoos I have, this hurt the most. It’s really hard to see the design because of the way I was turned, but I would like to some day connect this tattoo with the one in the middle of my back for one, large lower back piece.
It is true, once you get a tattoo you’re addicted. I am the last person anyone would suspect of having one tattoo, much less 9 total. I think having a piece of artwork which has meaning, on your body is a beautiful thing. I realize it isn’t for everyone, (ask my mom she hates them), and I understand. Just because someone has a tattoo, or 2, or 9, doesn’t make the person trashy, or a rebel. For me each tattoo was done during a period in my life where I needed meaning and satisfaction. All of my tattoos represent a small part of my personality-don’t get a tattoo because you think it’s the “in” thing- do it for the art, the meaning and if you enjoy an hour or more of pain.
How many of you watch Do It Yourself shows on television? How many of you have watched these shows hoping to actually learn how to do something, only to see bits and pieces of the process with no real instruction? Exactly-most of the shows are for entertainment purposes only, leaving you to do the research yourself, or to give up completely because of the lack of guided information.
For those of you who use EntreCard.com I know you’re well aware of Ez DIY Electricity- Residential Wiring Projects Made Easy, because Wayne, the owner and Master Electrician has one of the top sites. Non-bloggers-listen, or should I say, read up, this site is full of very helpful do-it-yourself home electrical information even I have read and yes, understood. His guides and information are well written and to the point without all the fluff you read in most do-it-yourself books. Sure, you’re asking yourself, “Can I really wire this lamp by reading, or consulting with someone who lives across the country?” Absolutely.
The most important page on the site is the Electrical Wiring Project Checklist, which covers the basics such as planning the project, if you’ll be digging and what to do before beginning, permits you may need in your area, the directions/instructions associated with the project and most of all-safety precautions. Anyone even considering the smallest electrical project needs to read and understand what they are getting into before beginning.
The only issue I have with the site- the categories need to be higher up on the page. Since people are always looking for a specific topic, the categories of your blog should be in a prominent space for easier navigation. Yes, people can view the archives and perhaps search, but as I’ve found even with my own blog, you don’t always get the results you’re looking for. Maybe a separate page with the categories would work for Wayne’s blog.
Oh- he is also having a contest, Complete Your Next DIY Electrical Wiring Project with Help from a Master Electrician for Free-that’s right folks for free. To enter the contest, you need to subscribe to his blog and post your project in the comments section on the contest page. Simple as that- and considering rates for consultation alone are $125 an hour-this is one contest that would really pay off. Visit EzDIYElectricity.com, subscribe to not only his feed, but receive email updates as well. This is one site for your bookmarks.
