WOMAN FINDS CHEESUS

A Missouri woman (High Ridge) says she has found Jesus in a bag of Cheetos. Kelly Ramey bought a bag of the popular snack food at a convenience store, and inside the bag she felt something unusual. Ramey said, "I thought, 'Oh my that looks like Jesus on the cross.' It was just like wow." Most family and friends agree with her that the Cheeto looks like Jesus on the cross, though one friend says the snack looks like a horse head. Ramey says her husband has a special name for it. "He calls him Cheesus." If you plan to buy it from her through an eBay auction, forget it -- she plans to keep it in a safe deposit box.

Just So We're Clear.......

.....she said......"There will be no f$cking crying when the hair starts falling to the floor".

This is what Dana said when I asked her to CUT IT OFF - glad she did it. "And throw some BLONDE in it too, while you're at it, willya?"

Midlife crisis?  WHAT midlife crisis, silly?

Rowan's Tapout

Rowan's Tapout
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Last night at Camp Tesomas, Rowan was chosen for the Order of the Arrow, a high honor in scouting. Those chosen are voted upon secretly, and they are grabbed from the crowd, tapped out by the "chief", and put through what is called "the ordeal" - spending a night alone in the woods, followed by a day of hard labor with nothing but bread and water for food. This culminates in a huge celebration and dinner as the boys become members of the Order. This was Rowan's first year of eligibility and both he and his best friend Wyatt were both chosen. Here's a photo of him being tapped out. Click on the photo for more pictures of the ceremony. We are so proud of him!

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One of the auction items for una notte bella!
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Another Symphony Photo

Wausau Symphony photos
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Thanks to Angela Uhl-Chmiel for the photos!

Wausau Symphony in the Clouds

Wausau Symphony photos
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Earlier tonight, I was so pleased to perform with the Wausau Symphony as part of the Concert in the Clouds series at Rib Mountain State Park. The concerts are performed there in the ampitheater looking over Wauasu. it is a beautiful place to hear music, bring wine, take a picnic - concerts I have enjoyed hearing for years - but this is the first time I actually PLAYED in one. It was wonderful - and we played to a record crowd despite a tornado watch and impending severe storms. Bravo!

Goodbye, Annmarie

When I was a child, my mother's best friend would visit frequently with her husband and three daughters.  Annie, two years my junior, was my playmate over many summers at our cottage.  I can still see her smile and hear her laughter as we splashed on the shoreline, though it always seemed she was a little afraid of the water.

How ironic, then, that she chose to die by drowning herself.  

After weeks of wondering, Annie's body washed ashore across Lake Michigan near Grand Rapids, some 90 miles from Milwaukee where she took her own life.  Click here for the story.

Rest in peace, my old friend.

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This weeks show, a celtic group called Green Tea, was moved inside due to inclement weather. Good music though. Bought the CD!
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Rowan and me
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Vacation - OVER

It was a great week of vacation.  For the most part, the weather cooperated and I enjoyed myself so much.  Nice break!  My last vacation was in November, so this was a much needed respite.  I spent a lot of time in the pool and have a nasty burn to prove it.  Dana and I went to Hodag as always, stayed at the cottage, and enjoyed the gorgeous weather.  The only bummer was that my convertible's window is now stuck in the "down" position and I'm certain it's going to be ridiculously expensive to fix it.  It's at the shop now, and they'll call me Monday with the damages.  

Chalk fest was a blast, not happy with my piece this year but had fun doing it anyway.  My whole body is sore from chalking.  Balloon fest was a bust since we have 25 mph winds that have prevailed the entire weekend.  Julie and her kids came over twice this weekend and had a blast in the pool - so nice that our kids get along so well.  We played cards, drank wine, and just had a great weekend.....very low key.

One more week and the kids head up to Scout camp.  I hope the weather is great for their adventures.

I have a huge assignment to finish today for class, and as I said, it's back to the grind.....so that's it for the update today!

Finishing up.....

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Still not sure what it needs yet but taking a break. Worked on it for four hours in the blazing sun - glad of the breeze!

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Mine is almost done!!!
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Chalk Fest Photos

Chalk Fest Photos
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Putting the finishing touches on Devon's piece.

Chalk Fest Photos

Chalk Fest Photos
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Devon, almost finished!

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Devon at chalkfest. we have begun! Watch for photos thru the weekend!
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Duff Damos at Hodag

Duff Damos at Hodag
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Going on Thursday to Hodag this year was a great idea since the crowds were thinner and Duff had much more time to hang out with us. THANK YOU, my dear friend, for always making time for me!!!!

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More summer shandy please!
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At hodag and getting silly!
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Tonights show features my good friends in johnny and the motones. It will be packed!!!
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At devons first game of the season. Getting creamed.
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Missing Friend

Though I haven't seen her in years, I was extremely distressed to learn that my mother's best friend's daughter has been missing for nearly 3 weeks from her Milwaukee home.

Ann is 2 years younger than I am, but we played together every single summer growing up when her parents would come to visit for a week or so at our cottage.

Click here for the story.

Tabby and me at Lopps

Tabby and me at Lopps
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Hung out last night with Tabby, first at the 4th of July festival and then at Lopp's. The kids are gone for the weekend. Had a good time hanging out.

Tabby and me at Lopps

Tabby and me at Lopps
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Hung out last night with Tabby, first at the 4th of July festival and then at Lopp's. The kids are gone for the weekend. Had a good time hanging out.

4th of July Photos

4th of July Photos
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Spent 4th of July working, but took a break later in the day to head up to gorgeous Rib Mountain with John, Dana and John Greiner, and my brother David. We picked an awesome picnic site, cooked out, and had a great time. Stayed to watch the fireworks in the city - always a great view. Here's a photo of me with Dana on the observation tower. (We were only on the 2nd level!) Click on the photo to be directed to my Flickr site for more 4th of July photos of everyone.

concerts on the square

This week its reggae downtown. Every song sounds the same - ugh! Still fun tho.
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