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-- written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s --

Not "Found in Old St. Paul's Church"! -- see below



Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,

and remember what peace there may be in silence.



As far as possible, without surrender,

be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly;

and listen to others,

even to the dull and the ignorant;

they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons;

they are… Continue

The Irish blue limestone grave marker for the real Annie Moore will be dedicated tomorrow, October 11, 2008 in Calvary Cemetery, Queens, New York. The heroine of the song "Isle of Hope, Isle of Dreams" lived a simple, quiet life married to a baker, with whom she had ten children, five of whom survived to adulthood. Descendants of two of those children live on.
http://www.anniemoore.net/

This is a recipe from Joanne Fluke's mystery "Sugar Cookie Murder"



Irish Roast Beast

Grease or spray inside of 4 quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray OR Preheat oven to 325, rack in middle

16 ounce can whole berry cranberry sauce

6 ounce can tomato sauce (I used 8 cuz I couldn't find 6)

12 ounce bottle of stout beer (Guinness Stout, what else?)

2 tsp rosemary (I used fresh off the stalk)

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp sage

1 tsp sweet basil (I… Continue

No Answers



I’m sorry, but you’ll get no answers from me.

Hell, if I had answers, ‘tis wealthy I‘d be.

Questions are many, but answers are few,

And the wealthy don’t share with the likes of me and you..



At least not their answers to how they got rich –

Their happiness, prosperity, and tax benefits.

Oh, they’ll tell you it’s hard work, perseverance and toil,

“Good luck..?? No way, José..!! That’s just a foil..!!”



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WOW..!!

We moved the show to the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts in Dover (an elegantly refurbished movie theatre) for the final production on Saturday, Oct. 20 - We were in there from noon until 10 PM, rehearsing, setting the stage, rigging sound & lights, going over entrance and exit routes, etc., etc. - a grueling day..!! It all turned out to be worth it, though, as we sold out the orchestra section and a few balcony seats..!! The director said we may actually have made…

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Well, here are a few:…

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Well, my first time blogging -

"The Hobbit" opened Saturday and the crowd was nearly a sellout..!!! The director said it was the first time the Children's Theatre EVER sold balcony seats..!! Dress rehearsal on Thursday was a train wreck, Friday's rehearsal went much better - and, as often is the case, the MAGIC happened on Saturday - the kids were absolutely phenomenal..!! (and the old man remembered almost all his lines and cues)

Then - guess what..?? Sunday afternoon, we did…

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