[My] Life in Wisconsin

The Truth for Adults



    Hi All-
Yes, these have been circulating since before some of us were born...
Still, there is a grain of truth to each one.

Live well. Laugh heartily. Die with a smile on your kisser.

XOXO
Me

PS
Thank you Aunt Marlene!



1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.

2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.

4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.

5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?

6. Was learning cursive really necessary?

7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on # 5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.

8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.

9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment, when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.

12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don't want to have to restart my collection...again.

13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page technical report that I swear I did not make any changes to.

14. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.

15. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lite than Kay.

16. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

17. I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.

18. How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear or understand a word they said?

19. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers and sisters!

20. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.

21. Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.

23. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey - but I'd bet everyone can find and push the snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time!

24. The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that their brain is also important.

Ladies, Quit Laughing! 



Mo' blog soon...
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Riah's Rainbow! Newsletter- (And The Pepsi Refresh Project)!


"Helping children enjoy art as much as Mariah did"
 

The Pepsi Refresh Project, which is giving away $1.3 million dollars each month for creative ideas, has accepted our grant application!  We need YOUR help in voting for Riah's Rainbow DAILY to make it to the top ten to receive $25,000!!!  Voting starts October 1st. 
Click on this link to start voting:
 
You can also vote via your mobile phone...Text 102840 to Pepsi (73774)
*standard text messaging rates apply.
 
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Read below to find out what Riah's Rainbow has been up to over the summer and what special events we have planned for the remainder of the year! 
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  • On July 25th, 2010 we hosted a Brat Fry at our local Piggly Wiggly.  It was an easy way of raising funds for our cause and everyone loves a good barbeque!  Hope to see you next year


  • Riah's Rainbow hosted the 1st Annual Scouting for Smiles Donation Drive with the Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes.  This service project had an overwhelming response in the number of Girl Scouts that participated.  These wonderful girls collected 1,487 items from their neighborhoods!  Way to go!  The combined effort of every Girl Scout that participated made this project a success!  We thank you!


  • Cardinal Health of McGAW Park, IL held a donation drive from August 16th-August 27th, 2010 and collected over 1200 items for Riah's Rainbow!  This was a wonderful surprise! 


  • The 50/50 Raffle at Scenic View Drive-In Theatre in Freedom, WI on August 27th, 2010 was by far the easiest fundraiser and the most fun we've had working!  In an hour and a half we raised $252.00!  So one lucky winner got to watch 2 amazing movies and go home with money in their pocket!  We will definitely be doing this again next year....stay tuned starting in May 2011 for dates.


  • Our Arizona Chapter of Riah's Rainbow had an amazing event on September 11th, 2010 called Got Ink? Fundraiser.  With a bucket raffle, entertainment from sword fighting pirates and bellydancers, henna and kids tattoos, plus REAL tattoo being done, I'm sure this fundraiser was a treat for all that attended.  The event raised over $850 for our AZ Chapter!  Way to go Susi!

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We have some exciting events coming up and also some wonderful opportunities to get the word out about Riah's Rainbow!
 
Read on to find out!


Chili's Fundraiser for Riah's Rainbow 
chilisvoucherEveryday in October 2010!!
 
 
Chili's of Green Bay, WI is helping Riah's Rainbow raise some money!  Please use this voucher while dining in the month of  October and 10% of your sale will go to benefit Riah's Rainbow and the kids at the hospital!  You can print as many as you'd like!  One coupon per person, per visit.

(Right Click on the picture to print yourself a copy)

2nd Annual Holiday Open House/Bake Sale 
Saturday, December 4th, 2010 
 
Riah's Rainbow is hosting the 2nd Annual Holiday Open House/Bake Sale on December 4th, 2010 at the Midway Best Western in Green Bay, WI from 9 am to 2 pm.
 
We'll have a wide variety of home consultants on hand for your one stop Christmas shopping.holidaybake
 
Vendors include:
  • Tastefully Simple
  • Mary Kay
  • Pampered Chef
  • Designer Inspired Bags & Assecories
  • Handmade Holiday Crafts
  • The Vine Candles
 
We will also have homemade Christmas cookies & treats in gift wrapped tins available for purchase.
 
We anticipate this being a huge success! 
 
We are in need of some bakers so if anyone is interested in helping us out please contact me via this email.


Suamico Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 11th, 2010  6:00 pm
 
That's right we'll be assembling a float to represent Riah's Rainbow in the Suamico, WI Annual Christmas Parade.  We have already started building on our idea of Christmas time and the kids in the hospitals....imagine lights, a tree, stockings...oh and a few really big recreations of coloring books, crayons and paints!!
 
We are really excited to be able to have the opportunity to showcase Riah's Rainbow and let everyone know who we are.
 
Hope to see you there!


 
2nd Annual Miles for Smiles Family Fun Event 

Saturday May 21st, 2011
  
Please mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Miles for Smiles Family Fun Event to take place on Saturday, May 21st 2011.
 
October 12th, 2010 will be our first official planning meeting for this special event.  If anyone is interested in becoming a team leader, please contact us!   
 
One thing we are doing a little differently this year is that we will be adding a Run to the event.  It will be a simple 2 mile non-competitive family run or walk.  So there will be a choice for everyone's athletic ability.
 
If you or your company would like to become a sponsor for the Miles for Smiles event, please contact Micki Klein, below.
 
**Details of the day are being worked on and will be available as we secure the venue, entertainment, food, etc.**



Employee Giving Campaign
 
October is the time of year in which employers ask their employees to make an annual donation to the charity of their choice.  Riah's Rainbow has been fortunate enough to have friends of our organization name us for their charitable donation are we are so very thankful!
 
Even though we are not listed on the annual form, you can specify that you would like your donation to go to Riah's Rainbow.  In the open space provided on the donation form, please write:
 
Riah's Rainbow, Inc.
PO Box 253
Suamico, WI  54173  
Contact person:  Michel Klein
(Tax Id # is located on our website)
 
Donations to our organization are tax-deductible.  Your donation will be used to purchase more gifts for the kids in the hospitals we've already acquired and possibly allow us to continue our mission at other hospitals across the United States.

Please keep up to date on all of our events by checking our website often at www.riahsrainbow.org 
 
We'd like to encourage others to join in the support to better the quality of lives of children who have to spend any time in the hospital by becoming a director for Riah's Rainbow.  We are looking for trustworthy and dependable people to join our team in both Green Bay, WI and Buckeye, AZ. 

If you think you might be interested in becoming a director for Riah's Rainbow and help bring more smiles to the kids in hospitals, we'd like to hear from you!
 
It's a rewarding job and it lifts your spirit knowing the children you help give gifts to, truly need a pick me up in the hospital.

Sincerely,

Micki Klein
Riah's Rainbow




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XOXO
Me