~li~ Reprints To put a price tag on a birthday year, if you had to, amounts to a nice cashier’s check of $100, a gift presented Thursday to Elizabeth Wolf of Northbrook, who turns 100 on Mother’s Day. “One dollar for every year,” said Wolf, who was stunned her fellow Crestwood Place senior living apartment neighbors all generously pitched in. “How can I say thank you?” asked Wolf, tearful. “I .. more …
By Staff Reporter Last A love-struck man sent more than 700 mostly unpleasant text messages to a young woman he had befriended on Facebook when she tried to dump him.Gavin Stevenson, 28, had initially got on well with Kirsty Jackson, of Carlisle, and had met her a few times. But she – wanting “only friendship and nothing else” – eventually told him to leave her alone when he made it clear he .. more …
It’s a particularly vexing problem during the merry month of May when I have five, count ‘em, five, birthdays to commemorate. I spent something like 45 minutes prowling the card aisle at a local store after work yesterday, looking for cards with sentiments that perfectly matched each recipient.First up, my brother-in-law. His birthday was Thursday. I knew that, but, as usual, forgot and .. more …
So what are her secrets to a long life?Nader, who attained rank of first sergeant during World War II in the Women’s Army Corps, said being happy and staying active. She walked a lot, played ping-pong and bowled.Since Tuesday was Nader’s birthday, she was personally recognized with a birthday card from David Gingerich, deputy secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.”I’m very surprised,” .. more …
If you live in the Treasure Valley, you owe a debt of gratitude to Gurnsey, who was among Boise State University’s greatest advocates in the Legislature for two decades.If you knew Kitty, my guess is you can recall her laugh or something clever she said to prompt you to pen a note. Even if you’ve never heard of her, she’d appreciate a birthday card, perhaps with a thank you for .. more …
Last week, a “Today” show panel blasted actor Ryan O’Neal for his parenting and the drug and legal problems three of his children – Tatum, Griffin and Redmond O’Neal – have had.Today, Ryan ‘s other son, Patrick O’Neal, is coming to dad’s defense. PLAY IT NOW: Patrick O’Neal: ‘I’m Real Proud To Say Ryan O’Neal Is My Father’ “I love my dad. I’m proud of my dad. He was awesome,” Patrick told Billy .. more …
Create birthday cards and more, even on-the-go, with the new tablet browser from Cardstore Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) May 09, 2012 The new tablet browser is simple to use, with smooth transitions from one page to the next, and offers the same great experience that Cardstore fans have come to expect. Users can select from a range of designs for every occasion, including everything from birthday cards .. more …
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — This year marks 75 years of sharing delicious tastes, and creating fond memories and shared special moments through the joy that is Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. In celebration of 75 years of love for its one-of-a-kind doughnuts, including the world-famous Original Glazed doughnut – Krispy Kreme is inviting its fans around the globe to join the .. more …
Funny birthday cards just got funnier on Cardstore.com Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) May 08, 2012 The new humor collections include something for every taste – from those that prefer their laughs more lighthearted to those that love something a little more absurd – so consumers are sure to find a funny birthday card that will make anyone in their address book laugh out loud on their big day. .. more …
CONTRARY TO what you may have heard, I don’t enjoy kicking people when they’re down.The U.S. Postal Service is down – in employees, post offices, revenue and first-class mail it moves – but I’m not kicking here. I’m reporting on the minority of USPS employees who don’t seem able to put on a hat without instructions.Most people I asked (through Facebook and personal .. more …
