tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42092586567324922632012-02-10T20:05:17.046-05:00Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05559060504098259089noreply@blogger.comBlogger391100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209258656732492263.post-45765583075089116722011-08-16T21:47:00.005-04:002011-08-16T22:05:44.564-04:00

You´re better then the best I´m lucky just to linger in your light Cooler then the flip side of my pillow that´s right Completely unaware Nothing can compare to where you send me Lets me know that it´s ok Yeah it´s ok And the moments when my good times start to fade You make me smile like the sun Fall outta bed Sing like a bird Dizzy in my head Spin like a record Crazy on a

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There are so many strong choices for the letter "J" when looking around St Louis.The Jewel Box in Forest Park, the Johnson Shut-in's just outside the St Louis area, the St Louis Jazz Festival, and Scott Joplin's House open for tours at 2658 Delmar featuring his Ragtime music on a player piano are among the fabulous "J's".However, the outstanding "J" in my hometown is the historic and

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Innovators and St LouisSt Louis seems to be a breeding ground for innovators and inventors to florish--either within the city and county limits or become successful because of the support of the St Louis community.Lets take a look at some of the innovators who herald from a connection with St Louis. . my hometown.Ice Cream ConeThe walk-away edible ice cream cone made its American debut at the

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James Murray Weinberg, EsqMay 28, 1955 - August 21, 2006Kiss today goodbye, The sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the same to you. But I can't regret What I did for love, what I did for love. Look my eyes are dry. The gift was ours to borrow.It's as if we always knew, And I won't forget what I did for love, What I did for love. Gone, Love is never gone. As we travel on, Love's what we'll

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Good Morning, I am Susan Righter Grimes, the middle Righter girl.My father. Robert Vandever Righter, was born August 16, 1922 at St. Ann's Women's Hospital in St. Louis. He was the second child of William Henry and Agnes Teresa Jacobsmeyer Righter. He had one sibling, a sister, Ann Ellizabeth Righter Groesch. They lived in north St Louis in a German-speaking community. He spent his childhood

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Check this out. . .Warning: Watch at your own risk if you are afraid of heights.http://www.wgal.com/video/23597302/index.html

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It has taken me too long to choose the "H" that best credits my hometown of St Louis. There were so many choices--I have had a hard time making a decision. So I am putting some of my choices here and then will finish with my choice "H". Lets start with some FAMOUS St Louis H's: --Hale Irwin: famous golfer.--Rick Horton: sports announcer --Henry Shaw: Botanist and philanthropist--Howdy

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James Murray Weinberg. . .May 28, 1955 - August 21, 2006.FOREVER AND A DAY Barry ManilowThey said we’d never last A week, a month, a year They shook their head Dream on, they said, 'cause dreamers disappear But here we are, no matter what they say It’s you and me forever and a day We knew we had it right We knew we broke the mold They said have fun, it’s kiss and run Then back out in the

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Its a bit early to call it quits on the summer. . .but as the economy is improving slightly, I am starting to feel the end of the summer coming and serious back to work returning. So here is my annual essay on how I spent my summer vacation:____________________________________This summer has seemed quite short. Of course that may be due to two things:1. The pools in New Jersey do not stay open

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This is the day the music died.Oh, Michael!!!The King of Cool!!

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I am sad that Farrah Fawcett has died. When I heard about her rectal cancer diagnosis--I knew the prognosis, despite her resolve, was quite bleak. But I wanted Farrah Fawcett to live a long time. Selfishly, my age group so needed her to walk us through:being glamorous in old agedeveloping a sexy fresh hair style for thinning hairgrowing gray so we could all stop trying to youthfully color

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My Hometown A - Z: Letter GThere is absolutely nothing better in life than to bite into a piece of St Louis Gooey Butter Cake. You cannot find this anywhere else in the world--and if you do, it wont be gooey enough.It is so ungood for you in so many ways--and just perfect in so many more. When I was a kid, I could not wait to be all grown up so I could have a gooey butter cake all to myself.

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Greatest Godmother EVER!!My godmother Teresa Versen Nugent LancasterJune 27, 1916 - March 11, 2009

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My recipes featured here--are all really good--but they are more carbo-licious than protein and vitamin-rich, I notice.In keeping with that, here is my favorite chocolate cake recipe--fabulous with either chocolate or cream cheese icing. I made it for myself for my birthday--and after offering it to all my neighbors in the building and next door--I had only a week's worth for myself--but that

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Today is inauguration day. My friend Jim and I considered this one of our "unofficial" holidays.On "unofficial" holidays--I got to cook dinner, and he got to watch TV.Unofficial holidays were TV-heavy days.Other unofficial holidays were State of the Union, Oscar night, World Series if the Yankees were in the game, the PGA when Tiger was ahead and the first winter day of measurable snow. Jim

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One Dish Chicken and RiceIngredients:1 (10 ounce can) cream of chicken soup1/2 cup milk1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/3 cup mayonnaise2 cups cooked and chopped chicken1/2 cup chopped onion1 cup frozen peas (I used a can of small petite peas)1/4 cup choped green or red bell pepper (I used half a green pepper)2 cups cooked white rice (I used Premium Minute Rice)1 cup shredded cheddar cheese,

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Its no mystery that New Year's Eve is my favorite day of the year (after my birthday). It is the one day that the whole world, regardless of race, religion, locale, political leaning, celebrates. I have a friend named Teri Schaack whose birthday is New Year's Eve--and she claims that the world throws her a party every year.So--as we approach the new year--2009 I look back and look

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. . .the section of my blog that is just random things I think are kind of funny!!There Is No Such Thing As A FREE RIDE--or is there???I live outside New York City in a New Jersey town, otherwise known as a "train town". That simply means that the New Jersey Transit train system runs through my town, I board at a delightfully quaint train station and am delivered to Penn Station, New York in

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If you are from St Louis, F is for Funnel CakeFor some reason, this southern delicacy--famous at carnivals, country fairs and country-style holidays are a must-have at big events in St Louis. From the balloon festival in Forest Park (a runner-up for F) to the fabulous VP Fair on the riverfront over the fourth of July to the Oktoberfest--the smell of funnel cakes lets you know you have arrived!!

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Born in England and spent most of his life in Michigan. He is one of my favorite poets--this poem could be written for this election day. . .All For The Best by Edgar A. Guest (1881 - 1959)Things mostly happen for the bestHowever hard it seems todayWhen some fond plan has gone astrayOr what you've wished for is lostAnd you sit counting up the costWith eyes half-blind by

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Check back here in a week--or so.

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My Hometown A - Z: Letter DI had quite a bit of trouble deciding how to do justice to the letter D in my hometown, St Louis. After careful consideration, I decided to highlight the popularity of the DOILY in good old STL.For those of you who may not have ever seen a doily--officially it is a small ornamental mat placed underneath a bowl or vase or lamp on a wooden table to prevent damage to the

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May 28, 1955 - August 21, 2006Cherished son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and extraordinary friend to me.Graduate: Washington University, St Louis, Economics, 1977 Studies completed for MBA, George Washington University, DC, 1982JD, American University, DC 1985Member of the New Jersey Bar Association 1985 - 2006Lifelong resident of New JerseyJim had an enviable and impeccable sense of style

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Have you ever gotten the real story about how your parents chose your name? I recently researched some cultural influences that may have gotten me my name, Susan.My parents were married in 1948--so when it came to naming their second daughter--that would be me, a song hit from 1948 may have influenced their choice to name me Susan-but call me Susie. That song, IF YOU KNEW SUSIE, LIKE I KNOW

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It has taken me a while to get back to blogging. But as promised, here is a review of a book from my private library collection.At age 7, I received my first real book (no pictures) as a Christmas gift from my parents-- Old Mother West Wind by Thornton Burgess. It was a blue book--it did not have cover art or a dust cover (1959) and it had small print.I felt very grown up when I read and

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The letter "C" in St. Louis is The Clydesdales. Currently one of the 5 breeds of work horses now deemed endangered, it's a good bet that for generations to come they will be part of St Louis. You grow up in St Louis as a kid and you think that you are a part owner of the Clydesdales.August Busch Jr. gave the first team of Clydesdales to his father to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition by FDR

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I was in a hurry one morning--late for the train, and I was starving (not a good way to start my day in New York City). So I quickly grabbed one of these homemade cookies out of my cookie jar--and now this is my favorite breakfast.Take the LEAP -- give this recipe a try with breakfast in mind.Oatmeal-Coconut Crisps1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1

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Here is another repeating feature on my blog: What's in a Name?I am always fascinated by names. Try this Name Trick-- sure to make you a hit at the next party. It has two parts:1. What is your stage name? Take your middle name and add the name of the first street you lived on. Mine would be Ellen Hartnett.2. What is the name you would give in a pawn shop? Take the name of your first pet

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I have so many choices for the letter B when it comes to my hometown, St Louis. There is Baseball. There is the BREWERY, Anheuser Busch, There is Busch Stadium and the Pope's visit There is Busch Stadium and the Beatles visit in August, 1966 There are the bugs in the summer, Biking trails The Missouri bluffs--but the B I chose is the BASIC QUESTION. This BASIC QUESTION sets St

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I love my birthday--it is the only day of the year that belongs exclusively to me.Although the most glorious holiday of my last 30 years has been MOTHER'S DAY--the most personally fun day for me is my birthday. Here are some reasons why:First of all, my birthday is a palindrome--2-5-52. For many of you, I will be the only person you know whose birthday is a palindrome.Secondly--my birthday has

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My older sister is pretty smart--maybe one day, I will admit that she is indeed smarter than me. She reads lots of interesting books and a few years ago, she suggested that I pick up a book that she found amazing--The Stuff Americans Are Made Of by Josh Hammond and James Morrison. Published in 1996, the book focuses on the seven cultural forces that define Americans, and in this very

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These are undoubtedly the BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies EVER!!Secret Recipe Chocolate Chip CookiesIngredients1/2 cup rolled oats, regular or quick2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar3/4 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon juice2 eggs3 cups semisweet

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I was born on a cold February morning in 1952 in St Louis, Missouri. I have never been sorry that I am a Midwesterner--and while I have loved living in other parts of the country, I have fought to retain the Midwestern characteristics that set us apart. (I admit I have tried to lose a few.)Just like Johnny Carson, another Midwesterner, I don't think that I have an accent--but I think that every

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These are the top ten reasons that I am thankful for 200710. I lost my job in May. It isnt the first job I have lost but hopefully it is the last one. I now work for myself. Losing my job in May was just the catalyst I needed to put dreams of my own company into reality. The Grimes Group, LLC is open for business. And I still have a perfect record. . .I never lost a job I wanted to keep.9.

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by Stephanie Sherman (published by the American Management Association, 1996)This blog is one of many that will feature books from my bookshelf--and in some cases the history behind my purchasing the book. It was hard to pick the first one. . so I picked a noncontroversial, fun one.Make Yourself Memorable by Stephanie Sherman is a book I have owned for about 10 years--and have read it and lent

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David Hyde PierceAlthough I had not seen one episode of Frazier despite all the years it was on and winning awards, I decided to go to see the new Broadway play, CURTAINS in previews last April and immediately fell in love with David Hyde Pierce. He just has a darling style about him that is immediately hypnotic--at least for me.So when my darling son came to visit in May-I took him to the show

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Since this was always the first writing assignment of the new school year back when I was in grade school, I decided it was the perfect way to start this new blog.GETTING SUMMER STARTEDI am a Nurse Practitioner. Just before Memorial Day I took leave of my job of the past two years as VP, Strategic Planning for a communications agency in New York City. With leaving this job, I also left a daily

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