Read more: http://racinecommunitymedia.tumblr.com/post/101267919543/the-racine-equality-project-is-asking-for-an
Saturday, November 15, 2014
"Japanese Flip Books"
With all that technology out there, it's refreshing that we can still be engrossed in something so simple.
''Peaceful Protest for Justice 4 Angel'' - Today
- at 11:00am2 days from now · 31°F / 26°F Mostly Cloudy
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"Please
only click 'Going' if you plan to actually attend, so we can get an
accurate count of how many are coming. You can RSVP as 'Maybe' if you
can't attend in person, but want to show your support.
"Please share & invite your friends!! The City of Racine needs to know that its residents do NOT accept the actions of the Police Department!
"Please share & invite your friends!! The City of Racine needs to know that its residents do NOT accept the actions of the Police Department!
Friday, November 14, 2014
Justice 4 Angel
From Tricky Dicky:
http://westernrifleshooters.wordpress.com/2014/11/13/puppycide-swat-wins-again/
http://www.captainsjournal.com/2014/11/12/racine-wisconsin-swat-kills-tiny-dog/
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/dog-shot-dead-swat-team-dispute-dog-poop-article-1.1997732
http://knuckledraggin.com/2014/11/tiny-dog-shot-killed-swatzis/
http://www.captainsjournal.com/2014/11/12/racine-wisconsin-swat-kills-tiny-dog/
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/dog-shot-dead-swat-team-dispute-dog-poop-article-1.1997732
http://knuckledraggin.com/2014/11/tiny-dog-shot-killed-swatzis/
"Notice to Our Customers from The Home Depot"
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I rarely go to the Home Depot, or Builders Square when it was there. I don't own a house. The only time I'd be there for sure is to look at their small power equipment. It was all shit until they got Echo brand. I don't know if they still carrry it.
So I got a free boxspring and matress from management here, but my old wooden bed was missing a slat. There's plenty of room, so I decoieded two slats would be in order. (I sat on the end of the bed and the head went up in the air.)
I went to Home Depot and got a board and then got a guy to cut it for me. It was $3 and some cents. I put it on a credit card, thinking how stupid it is to put $3 on plastic.
Two days later I read that Home Depot was hacked.
I never go there, well, hardly, anmyway, I went one too many times.
I rarely go to the Home Depot, or Builders Square when it was there. I don't own a house. The only time I'd be there for sure is to look at their small power equipment. It was all shit until they got Echo brand. I don't know if they still carrry it.
So I got a free boxspring and matress from management here, but my old wooden bed was missing a slat. There's plenty of room, so I decoieded two slats would be in order. (I sat on the end of the bed and the head went up in the air.)
I went to Home Depot and got a board and then got a guy to cut it for me. It was $3 and some cents. I put it on a credit card, thinking how stupid it is to put $3 on plastic.
Two days later I read that Home Depot was hacked.
I never go there, well, hardly, anmyway, I went one too many times.
Four for Fridays
Hello everyone and welcome back. The end of the week is drawing near.... Still got another day of work and then Sunday off. Sigh.... Oh well, overtime cash comes in handy. Anyways. your questions....
1) What is the most annoying driving habit you see?
2) When was the last time you gazed at the stars?
3) What is the most dangerous (or scariest) road you traveled on?
4) What do you like on your sandwich?
Enjoy your weekend!
1) What is the most annoying driving habit you see?
2) When was the last time you gazed at the stars?
3) What is the most dangerous (or scariest) road you traveled on?
4) What do you like on your sandwich?
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Dear Madame Zoltar
Hello, my frosty friends!
How are you? Winter will soon be
upon us. Thank you Ms. Minnesota Chick,
but please don’t thank me for your recent moderate weather. Mother Nature is bat-shit crazy. I asked her, but who knows why she does the
things she does? She’s so wacko, she’s
like a burnout or PTSD. Find a shrink
for Mother Nature!
Our heroic and stoic Green Bay Packers routed the Chicago
Bears. Next up, the Philadelphia Eagles,
this Sunday, Nov. 16, 3:25 PM, at
the Eagles’.
In the Irregular Football League, I wrestle for last place
with Mr. OrbsCorbs. It’s a dirty job,
but someone has to do it.
It was good to see such a strong turnout in the recent
elections. As for the end results: “Meet
the new boss, same as the old boss.” I’m
sorry, but I don’t see many jobs coming to Racine.
Nor much joy, except for the rich and/or connected.
As you probably already know, there have been numerous media
stories and blogs on “Justice for Angel.”
Angel was the dog owned by a local man. The police shot and killed Angel
during a standoff. Some people are very
upset: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-4-Angel/770670289647802
Thank you for reading my blog, my dears. We should huddle together if we get too cold. We should huddle together in any case.
RIP, Angel. I get
emotional when an innocent is killed. I
love you all!
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Monday, November 10, 2014
Local Loyalty - Collecting my marbles...
I feel like I'm missing a few too many marbles,
pausing life until I can find at least a couple.
This week looks encouraging.
If you find any stray marbles,
I'll be needing them back, thanks!
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Saturday, November 8, 2014
"Art Howell and his Dog Quandrum"
From Racine County Corruption:
"THE RACINE POLICE HAS DEMONSTRATED THEIR FORCE AS AN OCCUPYING ARMY."
RCC has four blogs on the shooting death of a dog by the police this past week. Read more here: http://racinecountycorruption.blogspot.com/
"THE RACINE POLICE HAS DEMONSTRATED THEIR FORCE AS AN OCCUPYING ARMY."
RCC has four blogs on the shooting death of a dog by the police this past week. Read more here: http://racinecountycorruption.blogspot.com/
Friday, November 7, 2014
"Proud To Be a 1%’er – The American People Lose Again!"
From Racine Exposed:
"The results of the 2014 Wisconsin Governor’s race show Libertarian Robert Burke coming in at just 1%, while the Democrat – Socialists Mary Burke received 47% and the Republican – Fascist Scott Walker received 52%. The American People just lost again."
Read more: http://racineexposed.wordpress.com/2014/11/06/proud-to-be-a-1er-the-american-people-lose-again/
"The results of the 2014 Wisconsin Governor’s race show Libertarian Robert Burke coming in at just 1%, while the Democrat – Socialists Mary Burke received 47% and the Republican – Fascist Scott Walker received 52%. The American People just lost again."
Read more: http://racineexposed.wordpress.com/2014/11/06/proud-to-be-a-1er-the-american-people-lose-again/
Four for Fridays
Hello everyone and welcome back! It has been a long, long week.... Too many hours working and exhausted. Still got much more to go.... Here's your questions.....
1) What commercial has inspired you to buy their product?
2) What commercial has discouraged you not to buy their product?
3) Is there (or was there) any special program on the radio you enjoy hearing?
4) Have you had your flu shot?
Enjoy your weekend!
1) What commercial has inspired you to buy their product?
2) What commercial has discouraged you not to buy their product?
3) Is there (or was there) any special program on the radio you enjoy hearing?
4) Have you had your flu shot?
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, November 6, 2014
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Dear Madame Zoltar
Hello, my shivering friends!
How are you? Autumn arrived screaming down like an asteroid and I
predict the same for winter. One day it’ll be autumn, the next it’ll be winter. Winter, three months (or more) of cold, sleet
and snow. I can hardly wait. As my bones
age and ache, I may have to move south.
Or just croak.
The end of Daylight Saving Time is usually easier to
tolerate than the start of it. But I
still screwed up and missed three clocks.
The one in my car, of course, I can never remember how to do it.
No trick-or-treaters at our house. Everyone is afraid and paranoid these days. I don’t blame then.
Such an interesting subject: children and Halloween. Be careful out there.
I went to have some lab work done today and right at the
entrance is a large placard asking you if you have fever plus a whole lotta of
other things. Or if you’ve recently
traveled to of from West Africa, they had paper facemasks.
Ebola. Every couple
of weeks there’s some new threat that is going to kill us all. If it isn’t one thing, then it’s another. It’s been like this since the Great Recession.
More bad news from the hometown in the form of layoffs at
CNH and Johnson Wax. Those poor
families. It’s real and it keeps getting
realer. Watch the hell are people
supposed to eat?
Sorry about the politics, but sometimes one must speak out. Our city must come together more and more. We need to slay the dragons of greed and
avarice. They’re just as much a threat
as heroin or other street drugs.
The good news is that other 99.99% of the people were
perfectly or very well behaved.
I hope the rest of your week goes better than mine.
Love,
Madame Zoltar
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Monday, November 3, 2014
Local Loyalty - Thankfulness
I know I am being quite unconventional,
but please indulge me.
November, a month typically known for thankfulness,
are we really?
I AM thankful. Let me start off this way, then I have story that really left a huge impression on me, to the point I feel very compelled to share.
I am very thankful that this feature has been well received.
I am very thankful for the businesses that have shared of their time with me, a complete stranger, just to tell me about themselves and their businesses.
(I wouldn't have answered the door for me, as I don't like talking to strangers!)
The time they shared with me, to me, is not something I take lightly.
They owe me nothing, nada, zip.
When you visit the locally owned, "little guys", do you express your gratitude for the huge step they've taken in just going up against the big guys?
Do you express your gratitude for an awesome experience, wherever you go?
How much of a difference can you make by simple actions, like a smile, a thank you, or just being patient?
Ok, I actually have 2 stories, one may sound silly,
but it was a "Wow" moment for me.
A couple weeks ago, hubby and I had lunch at Los Mariachi's. We are creatures of habit, and usually order the same thing. It's good, why mess with that? :)
The platter I typically get, is really good, but my tostada gets a little soggy from it's counter parts on the plate. This visit, the simplest thing made the biggest of impressions. The cook put a single tortilla chip under the edge of the tostada that is beside it's soggy partner. That tostada didn't get soggy!
It was so simple, and yet, that one little chip made all the difference. I asked the waitress to let whoever did it know that by doing that one little thing, actually made my day, it was simple genius. I don't know that she let him/her know, so when I saw a comment card, I made sure to put it in writing as well.
The kitchen crew rarely, if ever, gets thanked. I'm sure they hear the complaints, but really... the wait staff usually get all the praise. I really hope that person gets the word that it DID make somebody happy. They deserve to know!
Fast forward to this week. Hubby and I went to lunch Friday.
We went to Denny's, and it was crazy busy and packed.
We were told it would be "a few minutes", which, we could tell actually meant a few minutes shy of forever. Nevertheless, we stayed. We watched the flurry of activity, and could tell they were very short handed.
Some of the waitresses looked very worn and unhappy.
I watched one, that looked especially harsh, and hoped that isn't who we would get. 20 minutes later, guess who we had?
Yup, the one I hoped we didn't get. Boy, was I wrong!
She was super friendly, warm, and amazing!
We didn't say anything about the chaotic feel of the day, or the wait. We weren't crabby for having to wait, we were just glad to be seated.
She was super gracious, attentive, and didn't charge for the hot chocolate I added, "because you've been so nice", referring to us both.
I can see why she looked harsh, I can't imagine how many impatient, unkind people she'd taken care of before we ever got there. The line of those waiting didn't slow down at all.
Just by not being impatient, not stating the obvious about the wait (can only imagine how many times she heard that already), she showed her appreciation TO US! Holy smokes, that blew me away! She got tipped very well. It was the only outward way we could show her our appreciation as well.
To go a step further, I emailed our local Denny's and shared with them as well, asking for her to get some kind of recognition, and shared our experience.
How often do we bring our unhappiness to a business's attention?
Oh ya, that would be frequently.
How often do we share to the 'higher ups' how wow'd we were by one of their people? Not enough, and I'm guilty of that myself. I am going to change, especially this month, and actually, the rest of the year.
The "holidays season" , that we pretty much consider the rest of the year, can be a very harried time for those in all fields. Let's slow down and recognize that we're all human, and we all need to be appreciated.
Please look for opportunities to brighten someone's day, especially if they've really done something worth noting.
Go forth, and be thankful!
Sunday, November 2, 2014
"JC Penney Employees Told Racine Store Closing"
From Racine County Eye:
By Denise Lockwood in Breaking, Business, Community · November 2, 2014
"Employees at JC Penney’s Racine store at Regency Mall were told Friday that the store will be closing because the building at 5900 Durand Ave. has been sold.
"Scott Kister, a lead store assistant at JC Penney, said employees were not given a final date for the closure, but that it would likely close after the holiday season. There are about 70 to 80 employees working at the store, he said.
"JC Penney Properties Inc., JC Penney’s real estate management company, owned the building and listed the 150,000 square foot building for $2.5 million in July. Kister was not aware of who bought the building.
"Sears closed earlier this year, and this past April former mall Manager Curt Pruitt confirmed that Regency Mall is one of several CBL & Associates will sell in the next couple of years."
Read more: http://racinecountyeye.com/2014/11/02/jc-penney-employees-told-racine-store-closing/
By Denise Lockwood in Breaking, Business, Community · November 2, 2014
"Employees at JC Penney’s Racine store at Regency Mall were told Friday that the store will be closing because the building at 5900 Durand Ave. has been sold.
"Scott Kister, a lead store assistant at JC Penney, said employees were not given a final date for the closure, but that it would likely close after the holiday season. There are about 70 to 80 employees working at the store, he said.
"JC Penney Properties Inc., JC Penney’s real estate management company, owned the building and listed the 150,000 square foot building for $2.5 million in July. Kister was not aware of who bought the building.
"Sears closed earlier this year, and this past April former mall Manager Curt Pruitt confirmed that Regency Mall is one of several CBL & Associates will sell in the next couple of years."
Read more: http://racinecountyeye.com/2014/11/02/jc-penney-employees-told-racine-store-closing/
Saturday, November 1, 2014
"Stand Off Suspect in Custody, Police Shoot Dog"
From Racine County Eye:
By Heather Asiyanbi in Crime · November 1, 2014
"A Racine man is in custody Saturday after causing a stand-off situation that ended with the man in custody and police shooting his dog.
"Police scanner reports indicate that about noon Saturday a man in the 4000 block of Victory Avenue was threatening neighbors with a knife after chasing someone walking a dog. When officers arrived, the man refused to come out of the house and a perimeter was established."
Read more: http://racinecountyeye.com/2014/11/01/stand-suspect-custody-police-shoot-dog/
By Heather Asiyanbi in Crime · November 1, 2014
"A Racine man is in custody Saturday after causing a stand-off situation that ended with the man in custody and police shooting his dog.
"Police scanner reports indicate that about noon Saturday a man in the 4000 block of Victory Avenue was threatening neighbors with a knife after chasing someone walking a dog. When officers arrived, the man refused to come out of the house and a perimeter was established."
Read more: http://racinecountyeye.com/2014/11/01/stand-suspect-custody-police-shoot-dog/
"KENOSHA IS BOOMING!!!!! OVER 2500 REAL JOBS COMING TO KENOSHA!!!!"
From Racine Community Media:
"KENOSHA MAYOR JOHN BOSMAN SAYS 'IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A JOB, COME TO THE CITY OF KENOSHA!'"
Read more: http://racinecommunitymedia.tumblr.com/post/101446098208/kenosha-is-booming-over-2500-real-jobs-coming
"KENOSHA MAYOR JOHN BOSMAN SAYS 'IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A JOB, COME TO THE CITY OF KENOSHA!'"
Read more: http://racinecommunitymedia.tumblr.com/post/101446098208/kenosha-is-booming-over-2500-real-jobs-coming
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Daylight Saving Time officially ends tomorrow, Sunday, November 2, at 2 AM.
Set your clocks back one hour tonight or you'll be early for church tomorrow.
"RICO Claims Against Dickert, Whalen, Nicholson, et al To Move Forward; Jerger, Osterman, Sutherland, and RCTL Dismissed"
"Will The Real RUSD Superintendent Lolli Haws Please Stand Up – And What Is She Helping The School Board Hide?"
From Racine Exposed:
"Which image is the REAL RUSD Superintendent Lolli Haws? The constant changes and image manipulation is kinda creepy….. but then as Racine Mayor John Dickert would say – “Perception is everything!” And that isn’t that what RUSD is attempting to sell to taxpayers? Perception…"
Read more: http://racineexposed.wordpress.com/2014/10/31/will-the-real-rusd-superintendent-lolli-haws-please-stand-up-and-what-is-she-helping-the-school-board-hide/
"Which image is the REAL RUSD Superintendent Lolli Haws? The constant changes and image manipulation is kinda creepy….. but then as Racine Mayor John Dickert would say – “Perception is everything!” And that isn’t that what RUSD is attempting to sell to taxpayers? Perception…"
Read more: http://racineexposed.wordpress.com/2014/10/31/will-the-real-rusd-superintendent-lolli-haws-please-stand-up-and-what-is-she-helping-the-school-board-hide/
A Memorial for my Sisters Fiance'!
I know I said I was not going to post anymore Halloween pictures but my sister had a memorial for her fiance' last night and I just up loaded some pictures to share with everyone. Her fiance' said the only holiday he loved the best was Halloween because he loved to decorated his yard and had my sister and the kids dress up and help him out. He passed away last month and my sister wanted to do something special for him and they decorated the yard up and she had the kids help her out to remember him. I am adding a couple pictures of our Grandkids in their Halloween costumes because my son was there too. We couldn't make it up there to help out Drew had to work today. Here are the pictures-
The Grandkids and my niece
My sister's house!
The pictures are thanks to my son and my sisters friend for sharing them with everyone. I hope everyone enjoys these pictures and Rest in Peace Ken we are going to really miss you!
The Grandkids and my niece
My sister's house!
The pictures are thanks to my son and my sisters friend for sharing them with everyone. I hope everyone enjoys these pictures and Rest in Peace Ken we are going to really miss you!
Friday, October 31, 2014
Halloween Pt 3!
Happy Halloween to all the Ghouls and Goblins out there today. I do have more pictures to share with you today on Halloween and I hope everyone enjoys them. Here they are-
This picture was taken at Harvest View Estates Trailer Park in Union Grove Wi.
This picture was taken at Harvest View Estates Trailer Park in Union Grove Wi.
This picture was taken at Harvest View Estates Trailer Park in Union Grove Wi.
This picture was taken at Harvest View Estates Trailer Park in Union Grove Wi.
This picture was taken at Harvest View Estates Trailer Park in Union Grove Wi.
This picture was taken on Main Street in Racine Wi.
This picture was taken on Main Street in Racine Wi.
This picture was taken on Main Street in Racine Wi.
I hope that you are all going to have a very nice Halloween. This is the end of my Halloween pictures to share with everyone and I hope everyone enjoys them.
I hope that you are all going to have a very nice Halloween. This is the end of my Halloween pictures to share with everyone and I hope everyone enjoys them.
Four for Fridays
Hello everyone and welcome back! The week has been flying by, thanks to the day off yesterday. I needed that.... So, here's your questions...
1) Given the time and resources to go anywhere in the the lower 48 states to shoot photographs for two weeks, where would you go?
2) Who would you rather be, Superman or Batman?
3) What restaurant do you think is overrated?
4) What is the most unusual costume you have ever seen?
Enjoy your weekend!
1) Given the time and resources to go anywhere in the the lower 48 states to shoot photographs for two weeks, where would you go?
2) Who would you rather be, Superman or Batman?
3) What restaurant do you think is overrated?
4) What is the most unusual costume you have ever seen?
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Press Release
From Racine Community Media:
From Racine Equality Project:
"The Racine Equality Project is asking for an independent audit of various City Of Racine Departments, via an online petition and asking what, where and how specifically, Racine residents money is, and has been, being spent. Also asking to have residents questions and concerns specifically addressed. Racine Equality Project is asking to open the city books to the residents and community of Racine, and encouraging residents to sign and distribute the online petition. With positive community involvement, we can all help, 'Save Racine.' Visit The Link Below And Sign Today!"
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/petition-asking-for-an-independent-financial-audit
Read more: http://racinecommunitymedia.tumblr.com/post/101267919543/the-racine-equality-project-is-asking-for-an
From Racine Equality Project:
"The Racine Equality Project is asking for an independent audit of various City Of Racine Departments, via an online petition and asking what, where and how specifically, Racine residents money is, and has been, being spent. Also asking to have residents questions and concerns specifically addressed. Racine Equality Project is asking to open the city books to the residents and community of Racine, and encouraging residents to sign and distribute the online petition. With positive community involvement, we can all help, 'Save Racine.' Visit The Link Below And Sign Today!"
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/petition-asking-for-an-independent-financial-audit
Read more: http://racinecommunitymedia.tumblr.com/post/101267919543/the-racine-equality-project-is-asking-for-an
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