That is so weird that someone stole your bank card to make phone calls. I once had my credit card number stolen but I still had my cards. I am not sure how they got it as I shred everything and receipts usually have the numbers exed out. It may have been an employee somewhere.

My credit card company called me – the person had “tested” the card by charging something like $1.97 (odd number) at some drug store and then they attempted to purchase 6 Southwest airline tickets.

I wasn’t charged for anything but it was so weird. I’m glad my card’s fraud department were alerted!

Yeah, someone stole my bank card to use for buying one of those cricket phones and also for making a call from jail in Dallas. I was like, “I don’t KNOW ANYONE in jail in Dallas! I only know people in jail in Houston!”

KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kidding that I know people in jail in Houston that is…I mean I know people who have BEEN to jail in Houston but…okay…anyway only partially kidding ’cause my bank card number really WAS used to place calls to or from the Dallas jail! :-0

UT: I heard that things have tightened up with my local unemployment agency. Before you’d just call in. Now you have to attend workshops and show up to appointments. I heard that in the past, people WERE basking on the beach. I’ve also heard that the agency was taken to court by someone who was making some 6-figure income in a highly specialized field and she was told to get training at something like secretarial or personal assistant work. The suit was something about the fact that the job training did not use her existing skills and the jobs she could get did not pay enough. It seems the agency rep said something like, “Any job was better than nothing.” The person who told me said that the agency lost the suit.

Fresh flowers do add something to an area. A friend of mine keeps flowers in his office. Just a couple of blooms. Having fresh flowers also says something about you. Like that woman at your office – she was telling the world how much she values herself. I’m very glad that I bought the bouquet and I do smile whenever I see them. It’s also nice just knowing they are in my home, waiting to be seen.

I was inspired to make dedications and I’m glad it made what sounds like everyone’s day! I have been reaching out more here and in my personal life and it’s amazing how much love and goodness I receive and find every day. I would not have made a dedication a year ago; I was too reserved.

I also say I love you a lot more and guess what? People like hearing it! “Tell me again!” I hear. It’s a lot of fun.

Jill: You had your bank card number stolen? Yikes! I hope that everything sorts out OK. I think “spackle” is spelled correctly and are you referring to the white paste used to fill holes in the wall?

I’m surprised you never thought about buying flowers for yourself but maybe no one around you does it, too. I rarely purchased flowers for myself but that was because I was always traveling. Work was pretty slow last year so I stayed home a lot and after my Summer Soulsearch (nail-in-the-eye-fun) I thought flowers would be nice.

Sue: You’re welcome and I’m glad you noticed the little “hover-note” I left you. I figured you would since you once commented on something that was only in the hover note. I call it the hover note since you have to hover the mouse – I am sure there is some actual name for it but….I left one for Christine as well (hint-hint).

Ricardo: Ouch! Sounds like you have to treat yourself more. I’m like you in that I look for ways to save money but sometimes it’s nice not to HAVE to go the bargain-hunting route.

Speedy!!! (extra exclamation) The “silver one” is hypoallergenic but it’s facial cleanser. That platter of stuff contains facial cleanser, contact lenses stuff, 2 types of body lotion (one with sunscreen, one that smells good), lavender body oil and some SPF 45 sunscreen. And uh, deodorant.

I don’t get toothpaste on stuff. However, it does depend on your toothbrush. Some styles seem perfectly suited to producing toothpaste speckles on the mirror and surrounding area.

I’m glad you splurge! Prior to my buying flowers I splurged on nicer bottles of wine or dinners out with friends. Flowers seem more indulgent and yet the aren’t all that expensive. As a former florist, I know how to extend the life of cut flowers!

“Bearded Goodness” IS a compliment! That’s how I think of you – chock full o’ goodness!

Thank you for YOUR kind words!

primo once in a while. I feel like what I do during the week is worthwhile, and enjoy the serenity this brings after the dust settles, and I can “sit back”.
I have to admit when you use the term “bearded goodness” a smile comes to my face. I take that as a kind comment, and that’s a wonderful thing to find on a friends blog. You’re the best MsQ.
This post is bursting with a positive energy. You have this unique way of so eloquently putting thoughts into words. I think that’s pretty special

Eric “Minnesota” Hollydale