CLay Aiken Cookies for Inclusion-Let's Win!

Time is running out--the Christie Cookie Charity Giveaway ends October 15.

Nominations must be submitted on or before October 15, 2009.

Christie Cookie Challenge contest ENDS 11:59 p.m. Central Time October, 15, 2009
that would be:
- 10/16 at 12:59 AM Eastern Time
- 10/15 at 10:59 PM Mountain Time
- 10/15 at 9:59 PM Pacific Time
- 10/15 at 8:59 PM in Alaska
- 10/15 at 6:59 PM in Hawaii


Get your vote in now!

At the time of this writing, the National Inclusion Project Raleigh NC is in the lead!

..let's keep it there!!





Vote at the Christie Cookie Charity Giveaway to nominate Clay Aiken's NATIONAL INCLUSION PROJECT, Raleigh, NC

Click on the Christie Cookie Charity Giveaway banner at the site.
Click on the drop down menu to see the list of charities.

Each legitimate U.S. e-mail address will be accepted as a vote.
The winner and runner-up will be awarded $10,000 and $5,000, respectively, with the next 10 charities receiving $1,000 each. Contest ends Oct. 15.

link to: NATIONAL INCLUSION PROJECT





Clay Aiken Sweet Dream Lover



In 1959, Bobby Darin recorded "Dream Lover", a ballad that became a multi-million seller.
I've always loved this song, and Clay does an awesome job singing it.
Thank goodness he brought that voice to us!


History of rock-Bobby Darin

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What A Day For A Daydream with Clay Aiken

Daydream

daydream ( ) n. A dreamlike musing or fantasy while awake, especially of the fulfillment of wishes or hopes.

Clay Aiken sings Dream Lover




Daydreaming--it's a wonderful way to make a dark day brighter. It's a way to send myself to a tropical island on a cold winter's day, or create a movie in my mind of good things and good friends. These things are better than dwelling on pain! It's a way to put me back in a positive mood when someone or something drags me down with negativity.

I dream when I'm sleeping too, these can be quite adventurous, but usually forget all but bits & pieces. I've tried writing them down, but until I have a cup of coffee or two, holding a pen is out of the question!



Some people are always in a daydream and that isn't a good thing. Real life has to be dealt with, like it or not.
After the necessities have been dealt with..then it's time for a daydream and a leisurely cup of coffee!


This from 2006 is a daydream, one of my earlier blends.

Frequently this handsome face appears in my dreams--I mean blends.


























Answer to Bsrefong's Clay's Love from previous Winter Blues blog:






One Day At A Time







Always remember, sometimes dreams do come true.

Thanks to Caro & Sally for this beautiful photo

of President Obama and First Lady Michelle.

#111 Harvest Moon

Click to start the player..it's NOT Harvest Moon!

Shine On Harvest Moon
By Nora Bayes and Jack Norworth (1903)

Shine on, shine on harvest moon
Up in the sky,
I ain’t had no lovin’
Since January, February, June or July
Snow time ain’t no time to stay
Outdoors and spoon,
So shine on, shine on harvest moon,
For me and my gal.

The Spirit of Fall has overcome me...

The Harvest Moon--what is it??

The Harvest Moon is a full moon that graces our skies each autumn. It’s the name for the full moon nearest the autumnal equinox. (September 23, 2007) In the northern hemisphere, look for the Harvest Moon to appear in September or October. (This year-2007-it's September 26-the closest to the equinox)

Why the name Harvest Moon? It’s more than just a connection to the season of harvest. In fact, nature is particularly cooperative during the months of autumn to make the Harvest Moon useful to farmers.

Here’s what happens. The moon generally rises about 50 minutes later each day. But near the time of the autumnal equinox, the moon rises only about 30 minutes later each day. Why? The reason is that – in autumn – the ecliptic or path of the sun, moon and planets makes a narrow angle with the evening horizon. The moon’s path in autumn creates a shorter-than-usual rising time between successive moonrises.

The shorter-than-usual time between moonrises means there is no long period of darkness between sunset and moonrise . . .

So, in the days before tractor lights, the autumn full moon helped farmers bringing in their crops. As the sun’s light faded in the west, the full moon would rise in the east to illuminate the fields for several more hours of work. Hence the name Harvest Moon.
















After the harvest is in it's time for a party - Wanna Dance!



Photos by: Toni7babe; Tangerinee; Invisible926; Scrpkym; Claysbuttercup99

#81 Dream Lover

~~Thank YOU for stopping by my blog for Dream Lover~~
(or could call it - It's Just My Imagination!)










My dream view to the east with zoom










Dream Clay behind my building








Dream Clay across the street







Wallpaper version of first blend

About a year ago I found this good advice on a non-Clay board. During the recent MB upheaval I couldn't find which folder I saved it the last time I organized my files..found it by accident, so better late than never! It's worth saving.

Trolls post things for the sole purpose of getting people riled up. They might post something really obnoxious, maybe using profanity; or wild fabricated rumors; or something that will serve no purpose other than to offend or get people angry. It can be hard not to respond; but a response is what they are after. The only way to get them to go away is to completely ignore them.

A troll isn't someone stating an unpopular opinion in a reasonable tone. A troll is someone deliberately coming in and saying whatever they can to get people all upset. The goal for the troll is the upset, not to state an opinion.

What to look for:
- swearing
- ridiculous statements about anything that are designed to get a rise out of people
- name calling
- deliberately, really hurtful statements about a person

And REMEMBER, you must completely ignore them....no faces, no words, no nothing. Saying anything to them ensures they'll stay. If possible, don't even read their post.

It takes the whole village to starve a troll so please don't feed the trolls!!





Knowing you are here and reading your great comments brings sunshine even on the cloudiest of days