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April 9, 2009 In Uncategorized

One For One

While we’re talking shoes…

TOMS is a remarkable company giving away one pair of shoes to kids in need for every pair they sell. Yes. One for one. How cool is that?

This story is pretty amazing. People laughed at this guy and told him he was crazy to think that he could give so much away. Now he has given away thousands of shoes on Shoe Drops and inspired droves of people to jump on the helping bandwagon. If I were 20 again I’d be the first in line to be a TOMS Vagabond. Heck, maybe I still have time, they could nickname me grandma!
Really, how can you read about and see this stuff happening and not want to join the movement?! Or some movement. For all the bad in the world, there is always so much good. 
Thanks Blake Mycoskie. You freakin’ rock.
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April 8, 2009 In Uncategorized

A Walk In Someone Elses Shoes

This was an unplanned photo I took with a group of people I hung out with recently. Clearly from our shoes choices we all have different tastes.
From Crocs to sparkly heels, we all got along famously. Why? Because cool and fun people come in all varieties. Variety is the spice of life right?
Here’s to putting a dash of variety in your day!
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April 7, 2009 In Uncategorized

The Mother Of All Coffee Cakes

Wow. 

That’s all I can really say about the warm homemade coffee cake at Jesters Cafe’ in Wilmington, NC. I am all about coffee cake and can tell you this was some of the best.

Jesters is an adorable little house fixed up with tables inside and out on the porch. All the food coming out of the kitchen looked delicious and the staff is so friendly and laid back they make you want to stay all day. Now that I’ve found it, this will be a spot I plan meetings and hang on a regular basis. 
I’m a little disappointed they don’t have a website I can share here, but I guess it’s more fun to pay a real visit and see for yourself anyway! Here’s some info. to help you find your way.
Did I mention I recommend the coffee cake?
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April 5, 2009 In Uncategorized

Worth All The Ketchup Stains

I’ve waited tables for years on and off. So much of those wait shifts involve drama, smelling like bacon and salad dressing, running around exhausted, irate customers and all that other glamourous stuff.
Even with all the above, I have to admit I have actually loved my occasional restaurant jobs because of the customers and conversations I get to have. Today I was a part of the best interaction in all my years of slinging burgers and beers.
3 young guys, probably not more than 22 came in, sat at my table and ordered lunch. They were clean-cut, very nice and polite. A couple, probably in their early 50’s then came in and sat at a table next to these young guys. Somehow the two tables got talking and I overheard that the young guys were in the military. Next thing I know, the husband of the couple was giving me the signal and telling me to put the food the young guys ordered on his bill on the sly. Lunch ended, I told the guys that their bill it was taken care of by my other table. The guys got up, thanked the couple and shook hands. The couple told them “Thank you for your service. Stay safe and take care of yourselves.” The young guys said “Yes sir”, thanked me and walked out. I literally teared up.
I will likely never see any of those people again and they will likely not ever see each other. Total strangers, a treat, simple thanks and respect from a couple to 3 young guys who help protect us all and allow me to write and share this story with you now.
Thank you strangers. You are great examples to us all. You will be one of the added reasons why I’ll be thankful for all that I have in my life and continue to try to pay it forward like you do.
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April 3, 2009 In Uncategorized

Jelly Mongers

These gents sure have certainly found a fun way to make a living by playing with their food. 

If you’re wondering if your most ridiculous thought or idea won’t work, just take a look at companies like this.
Molded, wobbly, glow in the dark jelly. For an actual business. (Go ahead, read that line again. Yes, I am shaking my head and laughing too. Awesome.)
I’m going to go hang out in a kindergarten class to get the next big idea and give these guys a run for their money. 
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April 2, 2009 In Uncategorized

Save A Buck, Save The Planet

Why buy the newspaper when there are so many tossed aside at the coffee shop you go into every morning. Lets do the math. A buck or two, times 365 days a year…

Yeah, that’s a lot of dough. You could make an extra mortgage payment or something and save a tree or two. (I buy jars of Nutella to eat by the spoonful with my savings.)
I am a proud and daily “dumpster diver” for the papers I read. You should try it. Saving loot and the environment? That sure starts the day off right along with that cup of joe.
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