Remember when we were kids and prank calling people was like the #1 priority for a slumber party. All the typical “is your refrigerator running,” “You’ve won a million dollars” and “Hi, is Ivanna Tinkle home?” It was so much fun and the risk associated with it was enough to get your adrenaline pumping even more after all those chocolate sundaes and teeny bopper magazines.
Then the telephone companies had to go and ruin it all with *67 (hello 1990s) and then with the caller ID. Making a prank call these days is virtually impossible. Unless you are really sly and have money to waste and continue to buy pre-paid phones so your number changes everytime – geez folks, get with it. Now that I’m older I love caller ID, I decide when, if and who I want to talk to – screen away (don’t lie, you all do it)! But as a kid, this must just totally suck!
Well, I found this article about a New Year prank that has been going on for years with a surprising ending. For some reason I found the story cute and touching, maybe it’s because I have a soft heart for older men and the man in this video is too cute. You can read the full article here, but the gist is below and the video goes with it.
A young lad and his sister decide to prank call one evening back in 1973. The man on the receiving end is actually pretty nice and understanding and simply says after several calls, “I’m about to eat dinner with my wife, can you call back later?” The kid replies, “sure, next year.” And there you have it, the tradition starts and continues for 30 years.
Now, 46 the prankster decides to pay a visit to the man he calls every NYE that all started with a prank call. They have become friends and the video captures their first meeting. It’s very heart warming. So enjoy!
Sincerely,
Guest Write Seymour Butz
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Monday, December 21, 2009
A Christmas Miracle
Whew, back in the Nati and it feels good- Christmas is only a few days away. We had an awesome time in Colorado - more to come on that later.
As I logged in this morning an article popped up on my AIM that had a dog standing upright so immediately I clicked. The article is very touching and truly a Christmas miracle for a dog named Faith and the peoples lives that she touches.
You can check out the video below to view the dog walking and click here for the full article but a brief recap is below.
Faith was born on December 22, just days shy of being a true Christmas miracle, with 3 legs and 1 of which was badly deformed. After being with her owner a few months they had to remove the badly deformed leg, leaving the dog with only two hind legs. After many peanut butter treats and encouragement, Faith's owner taught her how to walk on her hind two legs (it's amazing the things a dog will do for peanut butter, trust me)!
Now Faith has fully adapted to her lifestyle and Faith and her owner travel the country visiting army vets and hospitals to give hope to those who may be suffering from lost limbs or other disabilities. It's just amazing how animals can touch our lives and this dog is helping inspire and motivate others in ways that humans may not be able to.
As I logged in this morning an article popped up on my AIM that had a dog standing upright so immediately I clicked. The article is very touching and truly a Christmas miracle for a dog named Faith and the peoples lives that she touches.
You can check out the video below to view the dog walking and click here for the full article but a brief recap is below.
Faith was born on December 22, just days shy of being a true Christmas miracle, with 3 legs and 1 of which was badly deformed. After being with her owner a few months they had to remove the badly deformed leg, leaving the dog with only two hind legs. After many peanut butter treats and encouragement, Faith's owner taught her how to walk on her hind two legs (it's amazing the things a dog will do for peanut butter, trust me)!
Now Faith has fully adapted to her lifestyle and Faith and her owner travel the country visiting army vets and hospitals to give hope to those who may be suffering from lost limbs or other disabilities. It's just amazing how animals can touch our lives and this dog is helping inspire and motivate others in ways that humans may not be able to.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Beauty Comes From Within
Yeah, yeah, yeah our Mom's have said it to each of us more than one time in our lives. Whether we were crying over a breakup, a zit on prom night or the fact that we couldn't fit into our jeans from last summer. It's a hard thing to realize when splattered on every billboard, magazine ad or TV show is a size 0 skinny blonde supermodel our boyfriends, brothers, Uncles and Dad's all adore.
However, the over edited and airbrushed models aren't real and probably lead an unhappy life. I mean imagine if you couldn't go out and eat a greasy cheeseburger after a night out just cause you wanted to. And you probably couldn't event have that night out you need after a tough week becuase alcohol has too many calories. No thanks! Plus, the majority of them are so airbrushed it's ridiculous, have you seen the stars without their makeup?
It's October and Breast Cancer Awareness month. There are so many strong woman out there who have gone through so much and still enjoying and going on with their life it's amazing. I came across the article below that just seemed to put things into perspective. Warning, it's about a 26 year old woman and her struggle to have/want sex with her boyfriend after cancer. It's brutally honest, funny and incredibly touching. http://bit.ly/1277MK
However, the over edited and airbrushed models aren't real and probably lead an unhappy life. I mean imagine if you couldn't go out and eat a greasy cheeseburger after a night out just cause you wanted to. And you probably couldn't event have that night out you need after a tough week becuase alcohol has too many calories. No thanks! Plus, the majority of them are so airbrushed it's ridiculous, have you seen the stars without their makeup?
It's October and Breast Cancer Awareness month. There are so many strong woman out there who have gone through so much and still enjoying and going on with their life it's amazing. I came across the article below that just seemed to put things into perspective. Warning, it's about a 26 year old woman and her struggle to have/want sex with her boyfriend after cancer. It's brutally honest, funny and incredibly touching. http://bit.ly/1277MK
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