Mr. Herman

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— Dustin Pari (@dustinpari) May 24, 2021

Paint'em Pretty ~ #PutTheNailinIt

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence thrives when we are silent; but if we take a stand and work together, we can end domestic violence. Throughout the month of October, help Safe Horizon to raise awareness about domestic violence and join in our efforts to end violence.

Safe Horizon envisions a society free of family and community violence. We will lead the way by empowering victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking to move from crisis to confidence.

Safe Horizon is a proud partner of

 Join Safe Horizon and donate to help end domestic violence through #PutTheNailInIt, a campaign that gets people to paint, donate, and share their stories.

Celebrities  are showing their commitment also.
Here's just a few.

Tamron Hall is the latest to join in their newest PSA. In 2004, Tamron Hall's sister, Renate, was found beaten to death in the backyard of her Houston, Texas, home.

Step 1: Donate
Step 2: Paint your ring fingernail any shade of purple
Step 3: Share it on your social networks.

Now that you’ve donated, paint your left ring fingernail any shade of purple and share it on your social networks.

Here's mine :)

My purple is Tempest by Sinful Colors.
My other polish I picked up at a garage sale (For Shame!) LOL
and all the labels were off. It's a maroon-ish color. Time to start transitioning to Fall colors :(

OK Your turn
Purple On!!


  

What to do in Case of a Break In

Imagine this scenario ~

You're pulling in the driveway, finally home.

The day's over, you can finally relax.

Walking up the walkway you notice

your door doesn't look right.

As you get closer you realize it's been broken into!

You stop in your tracks, frozen -

Your heart skips a beat -

do you go in?

will the perpetrators still be there?

do you run?

scream?

are you mad or scared?

So many different emotions sweep over you,

you really aren't sure exactly what to do.

Thank goodness for SimpliSafe, a home security company,

that is committed to helping people live safely.

They have created an infographic outlining

very important information needed

if you should find yourself in this situation.

You might even make a note in your phone,

to help you remember during this emotional occurrence,

which I hope you never experience.

Paint'em Pretty ~ Happy 4th of July and #PutTheNailinIt

I'm blending cause with Patriotism this week.

After all we're coming up on the 4th of July

and a campaign for ending Domestic Violence.

From an old kit that I had I used 2 coats of the dark blue followed by 2 coats of Pure Ice ~ Strapless (glitter). I had fun making the white dots. Have them down pat now!

2 coats of Wet'Wild  ~ Kiss Me for the red followed
with white stripes.
Unfortunately, my stripes are waving in the breeze
 just like our Flag does :/

My ring finger has Sinful Colors Professional ~ Tempest, 2 coats. This happens to be my new fav color at the moment :-) 

All toped with 1 coat of

 my fav top coat Sally Hansen's Megashine.

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I want to wish one and all a Safe
and Happy 4th of July!

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Now Paint Your Nail Purple to Show Support:

  

People like Miss America 2015 Kira Kazantsev, actor Alan Cumming and writer Linda Fairstein are showing
their commitment to ending domestic violence
in a simple and stylish way:

Step 1: Donate
Step 2: Paint your ring fingernail any shade of purple
Step 3: Share it on your social networks.
Make your donation today.

Now that you’ve donated, paint your ring fingernail any shade of purple and share it on your social networks.

''Sage Is the Rage''

Yes, it seems I'm borrowing a title from one of the

 ''Long Island Medium'' 's episodes.

We went on a road trip a while back.

While out exploring, we came across wild White Sage.

Lots and lots of huge plants everywhere.

We decided to pull over and pick some.

Brought the branches home and hung them in the kitchen.

It sure smelled good while they were hanging there.

I thought I'd try to root some and they seem to have taken off!

Yay!

The next day I made Smudging Bundles. 

Then placed them on the top of the

cabinet in my bedroom to dry.

I kept any leaves that fell off because

 you can Smudge with them too.

I'd been thinking of Smudging, then Blessing the house

for quite a while now to remove

ALL the negative energy that has resided here.

I wanted to purge the house of all it's negative items

prior to the Smudging.

We decided to proceed last weekend.

We lit white candles in each room.

Opened windows and doors.

First we smudged the entire house,

starting at the back of the house and going clockwise..

Every corner and closet.

Garage and attic.

Repeating our Affirmation as we went.

When done, we salted all the entrances - doors and windows.

Placed bowls of salt in each room to absorb any negative energy left over, then throwing them out 24 hours later.

Next was the Epiphany House Blessing.

Above the front door in chalk we wrote the Magi's initials, the four crosses of the Seasons and the Numerals of the year.

We prayed and sprinkled Holy Water all around the entrance.

Again, starting at the back of the house and going clockwise,

we entered each room and said that particular rooms Blessing.

We Blessed each room by sprinkling Holy Water all around it.

I was raised Catholic but have an open mind to other beliefs.

There seemed to be a heaviness in this house, but now it feels so much lighter. And for the first time in a long time I feel content.

I even feel lighter.

I know some will say it's all in my mind. I don't care.

I was at the point that I needed to do something.

That is the reason I did different ones from different religions/beliefs.

I wanted ALL my bases covered.

I believe these rituals have made my home peaceful,

full of love and light. This was the first time I have ever done any of these.  I had seen smudging and salting on TV. But when my Sister sent me her Church's bulletin that had the Epiphany House Blessing on the front page, I took it as a sign that the time was right.

I am so glad I followed through with what I had been thinking about doing. I plan to cleanse the house on a regular basis.

Those of you who follow me know the negativity I have dealt with for so long.  I have decided not to pursue anything further. It's not fair to me, but for my piece of mind it's the conclusion I've made. 

This unfamiliar feeling of final closure and contentment is something I will need to get used to.

Fingers crossed that I won't need to deal with that ''certain'' negativity again.

Like I said, fingers crossed. ;)

  

♥♥♥♥



Best Motion Detector Security Light

 Recently I was chosen to test the

Ultra Bright Outside Security Spotlight

by Wireless Environment, LLC.

I was anxious to receive and try it.

I have tried and use several different brands

currently all around the house.

Those of you who follow my blog know why... 

I wondered if this one would be any different.

Let me tell you it is!!

First of all you can mount it anywhere, yes, anywhere!

Not just in the ground on a stake!

On the house, garage, shed

or even a tree!

This is the brightest Security Light I've tried to date,

 and believe me it seems like I've tried them all 

The Company boasts

''Mr. Beams brightest outdoor LED battery powered Spotlight with motion and light sensors. Great for security and safety for any commercial or residential property. Brightly light up warehouses, storage buildings, office parking lots, patios, decks, porches, yards, stairwells, hallways, garages, entrances/exits.''

AND it has every right to!!

With:
300 Lumins
30 foot motion detection range
It has shown me exactly what I've been looking for.

                         Solar motion sensor lights are good, but don't stay as bright as they start out as the night progresses on, which is disappointing to say the least.

I love the brightness and reliability of the Ultra Bright Outside Security Spotlight. Since it takes batteries it can be placed anywhere, not just where the sun will charge it.
No wiring or cords to run.

Hide in it a plant

 
or place it in a darker area,
endless possibilities!

And it turns itself off after 30 seconds of inactivity to save on your battery life.

How SMART is that!

I highly recommend the Ultra Bright Outside Security Spotlight and plan on purchasing enough to surround my home.

A sense of security can't be measured but can give you a good sense of relief. 



Disclosure: I received a Spotlight from Ultra Bight Outside Security Spotlight to review. All my opinions said here are my own.

I'M FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



As those of you who know my children and I have been going through a lot of personal stuff for the last 3 years.

Well, I am happy to say my Divorce came through finally!!

Wanna hear something weird? It came through 1 day before what would have been our 40th Anniversary..spooky huh?



Now it's time to

One huge hurdle over

many more to come

BUT until then!!!

Disappointed...with a BIG D



There are a few things more frightening (in my situation) than arriving home later than expected, in the dark, then fumbling trying to get your key into the lock so you can get safely inside. I hate leaving the front porch light on because that just wastes electricity and raises my PG&E, no one needs that in this economy.  I plan on getting quality solar motion sensor lighting (when all is said and done) for safety reasons. But want to be sure ALL is done before putting out that kind of money.

The other night I couldn't sleep (what's new), turned the TV on and of course what is on at 2 am but infomercials 

What popped on was an infomercial for Light Angel. A motion sensor LED light that will stick to anything with adhesive strips.

 The Light Angel runs on batteries and works both inside and outside: Whenever and wherever you need light. Plus, Light Angel is adjustable: Just shift the light so you can get illumination where you need it.
Light Angel is equipped with a motion sensor. When the sensor detects movement, such as when you approach your back door, the light turns on for a full minute, giving you a chance to find your keys, and the lock, and get back into your home. Unlike some motion sensor lights, Light Angel attaches to any wall, indoor or outdoor, without the use of special tools. Just peel the backing off the adhesive strips and press Light Angel firmly to where you want it to stay. The lights are also battery powered, which means that they operate even if the power is out.

I knew the adhesive strips would turn out to be useless but figured I could figure out a way to attach it where I needed it. The infomercial caught my attention and I was sucked in. Now I know better than to fall for these darn things but it just happened to have an inexpensive price and I thought they would hold me over with piece of mind until I could get quality products. Plus I thought being battery operated I could place them in darker areas outside  than where I plan to place the solar ones I intend to purchase in the future. Win, win situation, right?

WRONG!!!   

Yeah, they work OK. My issue is the price they charged me. The infomercial said  it was $12.99 for one but they would through in a second one free, just pay for shipping and handling...a common practice with these kinds of sales. Also thrown in was to be an "Olde Brooklyn Lantern". More enticement ---if you want to play Geppetto looking for Pinocchio?  I figured even if they doubled then price it would still me less expensive than my future purchases.
When I called I was asked it I would like another one for $12.99 plus shipping and handling. Like a dummy I said yes, still excited about getting these to hold me over at a lesser cost. Of course, the "person" on the other end was automated so heaven forbid if you had any questions. And believe me I tried to get a real live person...pushing O repeatedly didn't get me an operator, neither did pushing any other inappropriate button. All I received is "I didn't understand that request", great.

So I waited with guarded anticipation. I received them several days later, they did have quick shipment. But with what I was charged it should have been overnighted! My bill for 3 Light Angels came to $74.64!

I have yet to receive any answer from all my forms of contact (email, phone, letter, etc.) for an explanation as to these outrageous charges. Great customer service, huh? I didn't even get the free Geppetto Lantern!



So my advice it to NEVER order anything off those darn infomercials - EVER!

But should you so feel inclined here is their website. Maybe there is better luck with it than the infomercial phone number - Good luck, you'll need it.

Disclosure:
 I was NOT compensated for this product review post. I was NOT provided with a sample in exchange for a product review. All opinions expressed here are my own.  



♥♥ Happy Birthday Mom ♥♥

♥ Happy Birthday Mom ♥

 

 

I l♥ve and miss you sooo much!

 

 

I hope you are not disappointed in me.

I'm trying to be as strong as you were,

but I feel I'm falling short.

 I really could use a warm supporting

loving hug from you right now.

I wear your sweater to help get that feeling.

 

I l♥ve you more than anything

and always will.

 

 

Please guide me to make the right decisions.

 

You're never far from my thoughts.

I l♥ve you.

Be at peace.

 

xoxoxoxooxoxoxo

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