I was reading the news today and saw that an overweight man had to be taken to the hospital, on a flatbed truck - after he was taken from his bedroom by a forklift. Let's not forget that they draped a blue tarp over him to shield him from onlookers. OH, THE HUMILITY!!!
(I mean, yea, he has an illness so overeatting is beyond his control... but still - overeat some carrots and take a walk around the block. (yes, I am a jerk -- but 900lbs at 33 years??))
Hmmm. Remind me to skip my burger at lunch and reach for a salad instead - !!
Article below:
Forklift Removes 900-Pound Man From Home
LANSING, Mich. — Firefighters cut a hole in the side of a house and used a forklift to extricate a 900-pound man from his second-floor bedroom after a visiting nurse became worried about his health.
Rescue workers were called in Tuesday by the nurse, who determined the 33-year-old man needed medical help, Fire Chief Tom Cochran said.
Cochran said the man had not left his home since 2003.
The man's brother, who lives with him, said he suffers from Prader-Willi Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that creates a chronic hunger feeling that can lead to overeating and life-threatening obesity.
Rescue workers brought in a forklift, high enough to raise a platform to a hole cut into the wall of the house. They covered the man with a blue tarp to shield him from onlookers and slid the platform onto a flatbed truck for a trip to Sparrow Hospital.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Monday, September 17, 2007
2695 is on Etsy!
Etsy ...Your place to buy and sell all things handmade - at Etsy.
I ran across this site a couple weeks ago and my cousin, Alyson, also forwarded me the link. Must be a sign - so I took it.
I will be selling a wide variety in my "Etsy Store." Currently you will find 2 things. A handmade frame (with Bryan's help) and a photograph. There are definitely more photographs to come and hopefully in the future 'greeting cards' will be added to the list.
Let me know what you think of what I have to offer there, if you'd like to see something, etc. Your feedback would be very helpful :)
http://www.2695design.etsy.com/
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Great Ads
There is nothing better than creative minds that take ads a step further than magazines and billboards. Here are some great examples done by some 'out of the box' thinkers. Kudos. I love it when you can take something that is physically used every day to make a statement or grab attention.
'Use only what you need - Denver Water'
FedEx/Kinko stating they sell office supplies. (brilliant).
Hewlett-Packard
Mini Cooper
Prison Break
HeinekenFriday, September 7, 2007
The Circle of Life.
Over the past couple of months, we've had good news and we've had bad news.
Two of my close friends have lost their fathers and a handful of friends are glowing as a new life is about to enter the world.
I am almost at a loss of words because the summer has been so bittersweet. It's Life. It's a circle and it sucks. (Not to sound like a total pessimist).
One of my best friends suddenly lost his father last week. I had hung out with his father less than a month ago and I promised him I would send him pictures from that night. And guess what - It was, and is, still on my to-do list. A task so simple can just get set aside because the towels need to be folded or it's a sunny day out. As I stood at his funeral and absorbed the emotions from all around me... I felt so bad over something so minute. "I never sent him pictures like I said I was going to." Maybe it was because there was never going to be a chance to show him the pictures or maybe I felt my friends pain of never being able to see his father ever again. No more baseball games, no more cigars, no more happy hours.
It all made me feel like shit. From now on 'Never make promises you have no control of keeping.' I told myself. But then this morning I found out that one of my dearest friends is pregnant. And there is it, LIFE. I promised myself to follow through, spoil him/her and all of my other friends children - make their life a good life that they are proud to have. Teach them to live to the fullest so when it's their time to pass... they have no regrets - no, 'I should of, would of, or could of'. I know my friends father didn't have any excuses. He had a happy marriage, a great family, a smile that lit up the room, and generosity that was contagious. He had a life he was proud of and you could tell and that makes me proud to have known him.
Stop thinking about all the stuff you want to do. Be a do-er. Life it too short to sit around and daydream and make promises and plans you'll never fulfill. Finish what you start. Be that overachiever you are secretly jealous of.
I'm starting, today.
Two of my close friends have lost their fathers and a handful of friends are glowing as a new life is about to enter the world.
I am almost at a loss of words because the summer has been so bittersweet. It's Life. It's a circle and it sucks. (Not to sound like a total pessimist).
One of my best friends suddenly lost his father last week. I had hung out with his father less than a month ago and I promised him I would send him pictures from that night. And guess what - It was, and is, still on my to-do list. A task so simple can just get set aside because the towels need to be folded or it's a sunny day out. As I stood at his funeral and absorbed the emotions from all around me... I felt so bad over something so minute. "I never sent him pictures like I said I was going to." Maybe it was because there was never going to be a chance to show him the pictures or maybe I felt my friends pain of never being able to see his father ever again. No more baseball games, no more cigars, no more happy hours.
It all made me feel like shit. From now on 'Never make promises you have no control of keeping.' I told myself. But then this morning I found out that one of my dearest friends is pregnant. And there is it, LIFE. I promised myself to follow through, spoil him/her and all of my other friends children - make their life a good life that they are proud to have. Teach them to live to the fullest so when it's their time to pass... they have no regrets - no, 'I should of, would of, or could of'. I know my friends father didn't have any excuses. He had a happy marriage, a great family, a smile that lit up the room, and generosity that was contagious. He had a life he was proud of and you could tell and that makes me proud to have known him.
Stop thinking about all the stuff you want to do. Be a do-er. Life it too short to sit around and daydream and make promises and plans you'll never fulfill. Finish what you start. Be that overachiever you are secretly jealous of.
I'm starting, today.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Martha is so smart
Here's an easy way to remove tarnish...
A simple chemical reaction causes tarnish to disappear naturally. Place sterling or plated silver in an aluminum pan -- it must be aluminum. Sprinkle 1/2 to 1 cup baking soda over the silverware. Keeping the pan in the sink to minimize splashing, pour enough boiling water to cover the utensils. When the tarnish disappears, remove the silverware, and buff with a soft cotton cloth.
A simple chemical reaction causes tarnish to disappear naturally. Place sterling or plated silver in an aluminum pan -- it must be aluminum. Sprinkle 1/2 to 1 cup baking soda over the silverware. Keeping the pan in the sink to minimize splashing, pour enough boiling water to cover the utensils. When the tarnish disappears, remove the silverware, and buff with a soft cotton cloth.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Woot! Woot!
So... How about a Amazon treasure chest, like everyday? Woot.com posts a new deal everyday and they sell it until they run out. Sounds like fun, huh? Buy fast, because the deal only lasts as long as it's in stock ... or 24 hours. Whichever comes first.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007
2695Design is Back in Action!
Thanks to Steph out in Charleston... Lindsay and myself will be designing a logo and business card for Steph's new venture.... an 'event planning' company. Should be fun.
In researching names for her company... Wiki taught us that 'Sweet Grass Basket Weaving' is the state craft of South Carolina. Who'd of thought...
In researching names for her company... Wiki taught us that 'Sweet Grass Basket Weaving' is the state craft of South Carolina. Who'd of thought...
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Faux Skinny Celebs!
Well, we've all hoped it, but now there is proof! Photoshopping DOES happen on magazine covers and everywhere else. Faith Hill's before and after pictures for her REDBOOK cover shot have been revealed.
What's disappointing is that she doesn't even look bad in the original. Yea, she has some crows feet, some freckles, and a pinch of extra skin on her back. Then looking at the touched up version... I am surprised her elbow is even holding her up! They even added perfect curves to her wind blown hair. Give me a break.
What's disappointing is that she doesn't even look bad in the original. Yea, she has some crows feet, some freckles, and a pinch of extra skin on her back. Then looking at the touched up version... I am surprised her elbow is even holding her up! They even added perfect curves to her wind blown hair. Give me a break.
The article can be found here.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Fly a Flag this 4th.
Happy Independence Day!
For the love of the holiday, the local radio show is asking people US History questions...
- How many presidents have there been...
- Where was the first 50 star flag flown...
- How many people signed the Declaration of Independence....
... just to name a few. Unfortunately, not one caller can get a question right. It's quite disappointing. Granted, I know WHY there are 50 stars... but I couldn't tell you where it was first flown. But I also know that Betsy Ross is believed to have sewn one of the 1st American Flags... NOT Betty Crocker like one caller thought.
I think it's sad that we, citizens of the United States of America, can't get what seems as simple history right. Over the years patriotism has gotten lost. We have forgotten everything that people have given their lives for. We take our lifestyle for granted. I mean, the Pledge of Allegiance can no longer be said in classrooms in fear that we may hurt someones feelings or disrespect their religion.
This holiday, let's remember what this country was founded on.
The flag should especially be displayed at full staff on the following days:
January
1. New Year's Day
15. Martin Luther King's Birthday*
20. Inauguration Day (Once every four years)
(3rd Mon.) Lee's Birthday (AL.,MS.,VA.)
February
(1st Mon.) Lincoln s Birthday <11>
12. Lincoln's Birthday
(3rd Mon.) Washington's Birthday*
March
17. St. Patrick s Day
(Last Mon.) Seward's Day (AK.)
April
(3d Mon.) Patrick's Day (MA )
(4th Mon.) Confederate Memorial Day (AL., MS.)
(Last Fri.) Arbor Day (UT.)
May
1. Loyalty Day
(1st Thursday) National Day of Prayer
(2nd Sun.) Mother's Day
(3rd Sat.) Armed Forces Day\15 Armed Forces Day
(Last Mon.) Memorial Day' (Half-staff until noon)
June
(1st Mon.) Jefferson Davis Birthday
14. Flag Day
(3rd Sun) Father s Day
July
4. Independence Day*
August
4. Coast Guard Day
(2nd Mon.) Victory Day (Rl.)
(3rd Fri.) Admission Day (Hl.)
September
(1st Mon.) Labor Day
17. Constitution Day' Citizen Day
11. Patriot Day (911 Attack: Flag should be flown half mast from sunrise to sunset)
October
(2nd Mon.) Columbus Day,* Farmer's Day (Fl .)
(3rd Mon.) Alaska Day (AK.)
13 Navy Day
November
(1st Tues.) Election Day
10. Marine Corps Day
11. Veterans Day
(4th Thurs) Thanksgiving Day*
December
21. Forefather's Day
25. Christmas Day*
*Denotes Federal Holiday
For the love of the holiday, the local radio show is asking people US History questions...
- How many presidents have there been...
- Where was the first 50 star flag flown...
- How many people signed the Declaration of Independence....
... just to name a few. Unfortunately, not one caller can get a question right. It's quite disappointing. Granted, I know WHY there are 50 stars... but I couldn't tell you where it was first flown. But I also know that Betsy Ross is believed to have sewn one of the 1st American Flags... NOT Betty Crocker like one caller thought.
I think it's sad that we, citizens of the United States of America, can't get what seems as simple history right. Over the years patriotism has gotten lost. We have forgotten everything that people have given their lives for. We take our lifestyle for granted. I mean, the Pledge of Allegiance can no longer be said in classrooms in fear that we may hurt someones feelings or disrespect their religion.
This holiday, let's remember what this country was founded on.
The flag should especially be displayed at full staff on the following days:
January
1. New Year's Day
15. Martin Luther King's Birthday*
20. Inauguration Day (Once every four years)
(3rd Mon.) Lee's Birthday (AL.,MS.,VA.)
February
(1st Mon.) Lincoln s Birthday <11>
12. Lincoln's Birthday
(3rd Mon.) Washington's Birthday*
March
17. St. Patrick s Day
(Last Mon.) Seward's Day (AK.)
April
(3d Mon.) Patrick's Day (MA )
(4th Mon.) Confederate Memorial Day (AL., MS.)
(Last Fri.) Arbor Day (UT.)
May
1. Loyalty Day
(1st Thursday) National Day of Prayer
(2nd Sun.) Mother's Day
(3rd Sat.) Armed Forces Day\15 Armed Forces Day
(Last Mon.) Memorial Day' (Half-staff until noon)
June
(1st Mon.) Jefferson Davis Birthday
14. Flag Day
(3rd Sun) Father s Day
July
4. Independence Day*
August
4. Coast Guard Day
(2nd Mon.) Victory Day (Rl.)
(3rd Fri.) Admission Day (Hl.)
September
(1st Mon.) Labor Day
17. Constitution Day' Citizen Day
11. Patriot Day (911 Attack: Flag should be flown half mast from sunrise to sunset)
October
(2nd Mon.) Columbus Day,* Farmer's Day (Fl .)
(3rd Mon.) Alaska Day (AK.)
13 Navy Day
November
(1st Tues.) Election Day
10. Marine Corps Day
11. Veterans Day
(4th Thurs) Thanksgiving Day*
December
21. Forefather's Day
25. Christmas Day*
*Denotes Federal Holiday
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