Your Red Cross in Action - Thanks to www.guitsrz-for-ever.c0m During these days when we wonder if anyone cares, there is one symbol that is recognized by all people worldwide that show some do. Due to the great European wars, The International Red Cross came into existence in 1863 as a humanitarian group . The American chapter of the Red Cross began in 1881. There are 145 societies of the Red Cross around the world and wherever there is an emergency you will find the Red Cross there. The... Read Full Story
Top of the to you - Thanks to Flicker.com I have always been fascinated with hats and over the years I have worn almost every style you can imagine. I was a fan of Humphrey Bogart and you may remember when he would pull that hat down over his eyes in the movies and people would listen to what he had to say. The women also seemed to like it and there was always a beauty nipping at his heels. Then there was coach Paul Bear Bryant of Alabama who was never seen without his plaid hat. Who could... Read Full Story
I Think I Know Him - Thanks to Flicker.com There are times when we can tell our age by how we remember words and their meanings. I won't bore you with the long list of words that I don't understand in my son Joshua's language, but there is one that really confused me, transformers. You see to me a transformer is one of those things that go boom in the night when they are struck by lightning or the transformers that I had to have so that my Lionel train would run. But when I talk to Josh and... Read Full Story
Las Vegas Sands - Thanks to Flicker.com Those were the days I like to say. Las Vegas in all her splendor and yes, I spent many a week in her grasp. I look back on it today and realize that it wasn't a place where I should have spent so much time, but thankfully God saw fit to show me another way. Back then I was young and being young and full of myself, it sure brings back memories. Vegas will never be what it was again because when the casinos were owned by individuals they wanted you to... Read Full Story
My Friend - Thanks to www.pointtoviews.bluehighways.com It all started out like a normal day, Joshua going to school early for tech club, me preparing for the opening of the stock market and Vickie heading downtown for work. The mid part of the day was uneventful with me picking up Josh from school and heading to a friend's house to assist in preparing for a party. But then everything changed and I may never be the same again. You see Josh's little friend Nick appeared at the door and... Read Full Story
Love Her or Hate Her - Thanks to news.yahoo.com There are some people that demand either your love or hatred and Sarah Palin is just such a person. Little known until the Presidential election when she popped on the pubic scene as John McCain choose her as his running mate on the Republican ticket as vice president. Just a little sassy and with a quick wit, she soon captured the hearts of the conservative wing of the party. Good looks and a great family didn't hurt her either. Her husband... Read Full Story
Murano Glass - Thanks to Wingett.com I will be attending a very large house sale on the south side of Chicago this weekend and as I was previewing the sale I spotted something of interest. It was a Murano sculpture by a noted artist that may prove to be a treasure. Yes, there are many other items that I may have interest in, but this sculpture jumped out at me. Murano glass can prove to be a plus or minus to the purchaser because there is so little known about it by the average dealer. My... Read Full Story
Working Together - Thanks to www.blass.com.au The most satisfying part of being associated with the “Daryle Lambert Antique and Collectible Club” is that every member has a job. Yes, it might not pay all the bills but remember that wasn't the purpose of forming the club in the first place. Our goals were to let you earn enough money to meet your financial needs and then earn your retirement money from your club membership and the information that it provides for you. I am so thankful each... Read Full Story
Uncle Wiggily 11 - Thanks to Flicker.com I will be returning to Chicago today and it may take me a couple of days to answer all your emails but I will do that as quickly as possible. The trip has been disappointing as far as the treasures I found, but while at the Sohn auction I did get reacquainted with an old friend of mine. Uncle Wiggly was a comic character when I was young and when I saw some of his old adventure books for sale at the auction I just had to leave a bid. I wrote a blog... Read Full Story
Fostoria - Thanks to www.maxframe.com The Fostoria Glass Company was founded in 1887 in Fostoria Ohio but soon moved to Virgina in 1891. They were successful form the beginning however their heydays were in the 1920. This beautiful crystal was made in clear and colored glass with the colored pieces the most sought after today. The factory closed in 1983 but was later purchased and some patterns are be produced today from the old molds. The company that owns the name today says that the new... Read Full Story
