tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76088623141855756362024-03-06T00:19:15.004-08:00Blue SeehorseA little bit of whatever comes to mind...
whenever it comes to mind.Blue Seehorsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03603449215672835575noreply@blogger.comBlogger234125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608862314185575636.post-48801230589553744972011-06-24T11:05:00.000-07:002011-06-24T11:05:05.894-07:00So… how tough would It be to give away $30 Mill???<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjftQErnHlLyP31a9b_a78KfUWG3PE24ClbU6qATgiYXfU0p9Nv0zRvOr5P7CfxNF6v_8vLtHX-cbTJLvvHkhj0zcpLqGHR7WIBRrT0Dig6QkePN7baIhSF752E5405_txc-cLn__kZdA/s1600/Brewster%2527s+Millions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjftQErnHlLyP31a9b_a78KfUWG3PE24ClbU6qATgiYXfU0p9Nv0zRvOr5P7CfxNF6v_8vLtHX-cbTJLvvHkhj0zcpLqGHR7WIBRrT0Dig6QkePN7baIhSF752E5405_txc-cLn__kZdA/s1600/Brewster%2527s+Millions.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">We watched Brewster’s Millions a few weeks ago, and the movie made me think about what it would take to give away that much money with the restrictions he had. </span></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">First of all, I was ticked that he didn’t have a plan, and didn’t confide in people to the extent he was able to confide. So, I reasoned the first thing I would do would be to surround myself with advisors that knew my mission and were dedicated to helping me to achieve my mission in the most effective and efficient way possible. Then, together we would create a comprehensive plan to give away the money. </span></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">You’ve heard me speak of my spider plant, the offspring are multiplying at such a rate that I am at a loss as how to give them all away. In some ways this spider plant reminds me of the rash bets that Brewster made, expecting them to fail, they succeeded, multiplied and paid amazing dividends. And like Brewster, I’m having a difficult time dispersing my wealth. Strange though it is, my spider plant is teaching me the same lesson Brewster learned – it’s difficult to give away wealth.</span></div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">So, I’m opening the question up to you – how do I share the wealth of my spider plants? All suggestions will receive; you guessed it, a spider plant start! That is, assuming you live in the Continental US and that your State allows plants from another state, I know Cali doesn’t – but I’ll still accept your ideas!</span></div>Yvonne Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832031754870170123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608862314185575636.post-53510823002493681852011-01-31T20:06:00.000-08:002011-01-31T20:06:44.916-08:00February GIVEAWAYSorry I've been gone for so long... been a little busy this year! Head on over to my <a href="http://danijoavia.com/?p=462">author blog</a> for the details on how you can win a signed copy of Skinnydipping, Book One of the Destiny Series.<br />
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And if you'd like to read an excerpt, <a href="http://danijoavia.com/?page_id=109">click here</a>!Yvonne Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832031754870170123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608862314185575636.post-58353574373372813722010-10-05T19:26:00.000-07:002010-10-05T19:26:03.546-07:00A invitation for you!<span style="font-size: x-large;">Come follow me at my new <a href="http://danijoavia.com/">blog</a>! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Or Like me on Facebook: DaniJo Avia</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Or connect with me on Twitter: DaniJoAvia</span>Yvonne Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832031754870170123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608862314185575636.post-33809500720156730902010-09-13T19:39:00.000-07:002010-09-13T19:39:25.250-07:00It's here!The proof to Skinnydipping arrived today!<br />
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We've been running so hard the past few days that I hadn't checked for mail. Chris brought in a UPS package that I didn't see until my Publisher called to ask if I'd gotten my proof copy yet. Opening my newly discovered package I found a proof copy of Skinnydipping. I have to say, I was pretty impressed to be holding my finished book in my hands. For your viewing pleasure... my proof copy:<br />
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Once I send my approval on the proof copy, the Printer begins to run the books I've ordered; I will have a limited number available for purchase from me, all autographed of course! Drop me a line if you want to reserve a copy. The Ebook is being formatted for the different Ereaders, and Amazon is working on adding Skinnydipping to their online inventory. Your favorite bookseller will also have access to order Skinnydipping for you as well. So exciting!<br />
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If you haven't had a chance to read the excerpt yet, here's the <a href="http://danijoavia.com/?page_id=109">link</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The book, titled Skinnydipping, should be available at your favorite online or local bookstore by the end of Summer. An Ebook version will also be available.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">If you're on Facebook, "like" the DaniJo Avia page and you will receive updates directly to your wall. </span>Yvonne Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832031754870170123noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608862314185575636.post-60483291199287480402010-04-07T08:29:00.000-07:002010-04-07T08:29:00.232-07:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijuOwA4wVb6ZKUJi6R_Q61vsHPc8kT81w2IG8P8zxuQ8BQjlqnnFnPinlA_4YYIJ1k3-8czFU5WGdNJ-pvcHxRcGY0S1UI7WKtqhlosUmqpMaGnN6nNYDm44LhYMExy52xy0b7sip_2UU/s1600-h/Tulips+-+09+095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijuOwA4wVb6ZKUJi6R_Q61vsHPc8kT81w2IG8P8zxuQ8BQjlqnnFnPinlA_4YYIJ1k3-8czFU5WGdNJ-pvcHxRcGY0S1UI7WKtqhlosUmqpMaGnN6nNYDm44LhYMExy52xy0b7sip_2UU/s320/Tulips+-+09+095.jpg" /></a></div>Yvonne Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832031754870170123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608862314185575636.post-80382712365391406062010-03-31T08:27:00.000-07:002010-03-31T08:27:00.414-07:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7q3nHuPUEt4UDFIPUIMIwX7jiZo5AEU0-Jm8kCCuvAOMe6C1BCONclTwASe-Pq8kYnNPBrBFGifDZeyQuDR9EH2QNsMQLmfol8mPWstAXNoOxzUVgq2OnDX2EkuVoCcXiPIHI0us1iE/s1600-h/Tulips+-+09+141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7q3nHuPUEt4UDFIPUIMIwX7jiZo5AEU0-Jm8kCCuvAOMe6C1BCONclTwASe-Pq8kYnNPBrBFGifDZeyQuDR9EH2QNsMQLmfol8mPWstAXNoOxzUVgq2OnDX2EkuVoCcXiPIHI0us1iE/s320/Tulips+-+09+141.jpg" /></a></div>Yvonne Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832031754870170123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608862314185575636.post-83549902578350671202010-03-26T09:29:00.000-07:002010-03-26T09:29:00.547-07:00Faith Building Friday<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">"There is more to life than increasing its speed." Mohandas Gandhi </span></div>Yvonne Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832031754870170123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608862314185575636.post-32088105138327719472010-03-24T08:24:00.000-07:002010-03-24T08:24:00.902-07:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibqtJ36pJm0hrbHSYxenTu3kgPIBOq0empinCL-dWsxlVbZyEdIQ-9Bnyr8wAf3W68XXmpDiqYNv02m6eBgJ84YrCiecGt0oSoaari25fb_P8bYtmhk6uA1M1tYMaUYyf2JEpGVAjLtc/s1600-h/Iris.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibqtJ36pJm0hrbHSYxenTu3kgPIBOq0empinCL-dWsxlVbZyEdIQ-9Bnyr8wAf3W68XXmpDiqYNv02m6eBgJ84YrCiecGt0oSoaari25fb_P8bYtmhk6uA1M1tYMaUYyf2JEpGVAjLtc/s320/Iris.JPG" /></a></div>Yvonne Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832031754870170123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608862314185575636.post-46818778418772369222010-03-19T09:28:00.000-07:002010-03-19T09:28:00.064-07:00Faith Building Friday<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #e06666;">"It is said that the present </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #e06666;">is pregnant with the future." </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #e06666;">Voltaire</span></span></div>Yvonne Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832031754870170123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608862314185575636.post-35919918653009018532010-03-17T10:24:00.000-07:002010-03-17T10:24:50.327-07:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqAwEcGtmUXbViEy5tHAjXsR_eg2ElZbDWkjlLtXbl5KoGY_ApLPA4kMGOU8BQzYIWaDWQN77rY6kzch-5YHKzJBvTA7eMCHDRF7lug2Kcebhz1ejNCgAOFjKooIEaShl0nxKESKrxuXQ/s1600-h/DSCF6761.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqAwEcGtmUXbViEy5tHAjXsR_eg2ElZbDWkjlLtXbl5KoGY_ApLPA4kMGOU8BQzYIWaDWQN77rY6kzch-5YHKzJBvTA7eMCHDRF7lug2Kcebhz1ejNCgAOFjKooIEaShl0nxKESKrxuXQ/s320/DSCF6761.JPG" /></a></div>Yvonne Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832031754870170123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608862314185575636.post-38719878758751092602010-03-13T10:22:00.000-08:002010-03-13T10:22:51.702-08:00Spring is here!How do I know you may ask? I know not because the pear, flowering plum or cherry blossom trees are all blooming, or that the Hyacinth's, Daffodils or Tulips are all pushing out of the ground and turning their faces upwards. I know not because of the buds on the trees or the rains that are turning everything a lovely shade of green. It's not even because of the variety of birds visiting the bird feeder. I know it's Spring because our alarm clock is back. <br />
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Every year, like clock work, the Flickers begin to peck the down spouts on the house, at 7am. That may seem late to those that rise earlier, but working from home has changed my bedtime, and my getty up time. And being woken by a jackhammer at 7am is not my idea of the best sound to wake up to. So why is he pecking on the down spouts? He's looking for a mate. Apparently, the louder the sound he makes, the more appealing he is as a mate. Go figure. Before we got the new tractor he liked the exhaust pipe on the old tractor. Woke up the whole neighborhood with that that amplifier! <br />
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So, I know Spring is here because of the Flicker. Punxsutawney Phil has nothing on the Flickers announcement of Spring!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">greater than your dreams, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">your already dying...</span><br />
</div><div style="color: #e06666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Kris Vallotton </span><br />
</div>Yvonne Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832031754870170123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608862314185575636.post-5474129426457217982010-02-18T17:01:00.000-08:002010-02-18T17:01:44.219-08:00Birthday flowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yesterday was my birthday and Chris bought me these beautiful tulips. Thought I'd share their beauty with you today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;">HOPE in Haiti is dedicated to serving the children of Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. </span><br style="color: #e06666;" /><span style="color: #e06666;">This non-profit organization based in Monroe, Washington planted its roots in 1987 with a desire in the hearts of Dick and Dixie Montgomery to share the love of Christ by taking their family to work with children in Haiti. After two years in an orphanage helping the poorest of the poor, the Montgomery family came back to the States ever changed, and carrying memories that would drive the creation of the child sponsorship program nearly two decades later.</span><br style="color: #e06666;" /><span style="color: #e06666;">This group is dedicated to spreading the awareness of what the Montgomery family has started. Please feel free to join this Facebook Group, and to learn more about HOPE in Haiti on their website at http://www.hopeinhaiti.com </span><br />
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So I'm posting this blog so that you will be aware of everyday, normal people who are making a big difference in a very quiet way, to a people group the World has just been exposed to. And they were there before the World saw a need. Feel free to friend them on Facebook. Follow their journey and get involved in whatever way touches your heart.Yvonne Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832031754870170123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608862314185575636.post-60550543758141011972010-02-15T08:00:00.000-08:002010-02-15T08:00:03.608-08:00Celebrating<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4jjnKEdUZPDDvJ_dRrVoClegrOkfuCVY3HfvTut4-uvsbcy7RvEDBOariDHQwNRSV0-FHs5Fnn92L5weT_wRpypRio11hrSbrcbd13CLncyNs6N2fwifNsjm-oZ_2Z0o0yyk3C7OvEOw/s1600-h/Diamond+pin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4jjnKEdUZPDDvJ_dRrVoClegrOkfuCVY3HfvTut4-uvsbcy7RvEDBOariDHQwNRSV0-FHs5Fnn92L5weT_wRpypRio11hrSbrcbd13CLncyNs6N2fwifNsjm-oZ_2Z0o0yyk3C7OvEOw/s320/Diamond+pin.jpg" width="293" /></a><br />
Sorry I've been absent from blogland lately. Chris and I have added a new business to our repertoire. It's a technology company that produces a live beverage that you blast when you are ready to drink. The first beverage is called Truth, because they believe in no pasteurization, no artificial anything and all natural products freeze dried so that you get maximum potency of everything in the beverage. The second beverage being previewed right now is called Fun. It is a sports recovery beverage and is being endorsed by Bryan Clay and Carl Lewis because they are seeing such great results with it. Oh, by the way, neither athlete is being paid to endorse the beverage or the company. If you are interested, you can find out more here: www.Thirst.GoYoli.com. There is one video on the landing page, if it captures your interest, register to watch the other videos. Don't worry about being spammed, your info will only come to us.<br />
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So on Thursday we picked up the mail. And in the mail was a letter from one of the Founders and President of the company, congratulating us on the new level we have reached: 5 star bronze. Also included was the 5 Star bronze pin. Both Chris and I were shocked, and surprised. I even called to make sure there was no mistake. There wasn't. In just a few short weeks we have moved up 10 ranks. Blows us away. And the fun part of it, we've been having fun doing something we love to do - talk to people and help them to live their dreams. Very cool. So, I'm sharing our joy with all you in blogland. Couldn't find a picture of the Bronze pin so I'm posting a picture of the Diamond level pin - we haven't reached that level, yet. It's only a matter of time!Yvonne Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832031754870170123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608862314185575636.post-2295021990380119612010-02-14T08:32:00.000-08:002010-02-14T08:32:58.472-08:00Happy New year - the Year of the Tiger<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2d6HIq3uH4Ptx-03rvokOAYecQ5K9WTV4_YN_nLxNuQfJfXYhA1C5kXhN-SbZ5ePFw1k8eVVUb6IG1hPthbnB7tHjEd0km6JZ1sIBiDxHoD030NNO9zGn6HJu2FmyRKwlwB13c7Z1gGA/s1600-h/Chinese+NY+dragon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2d6HIq3uH4Ptx-03rvokOAYecQ5K9WTV4_YN_nLxNuQfJfXYhA1C5kXhN-SbZ5ePFw1k8eVVUb6IG1hPthbnB7tHjEd0km6JZ1sIBiDxHoD030NNO9zGn6HJu2FmyRKwlwB13c7Z1gGA/s320/Chinese+NY+dragon.jpg" /></a></div>I enjoyed lunch with a good friend on Friday who told me she and her family are celebrating the Chinese New Year this weekend. Because I didn't know all that much about the Chinese New Year, I went and did some reading on the festivities. <br />
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In honor of the celebration today I will wear red and gold . And to you and those you love - may this year be filled with joy, prosperity and blessings in every area of your life.<br />
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The above photo was found on Bag_Lady's photo stream. You can see more of her beautiful photography <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ursula_bkk/4311853368/%20">here</a>.Yvonne Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832031754870170123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608862314185575636.post-66669681566313164742010-02-10T08:01:00.000-08:002010-02-10T08:01:00.526-08:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfDil1PXEXPg6QX5h6t8RSvBeq0i-lv1WhePEFE82Y-BvaAWY4O12Y_A0ccsJanjix0nrPNK9meXa4PNiwax_NPBpyW0aVCAJCK-lDGD9rUQqo57Z97rC_hQ5dcJN5Hre1VS-VV-yA_QU/s1600-h/Bellagio+atrium+-+Jan+16,+2010+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfDil1PXEXPg6QX5h6t8RSvBeq0i-lv1WhePEFE82Y-BvaAWY4O12Y_A0ccsJanjix0nrPNK9meXa4PNiwax_NPBpyW0aVCAJCK-lDGD9rUQqo57Z97rC_hQ5dcJN5Hre1VS-VV-yA_QU/s400/Bellagio+atrium+-+Jan+16,+2010+005.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Yvonne Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832031754870170123noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7608862314185575636.post-22563541445181898222010-02-05T08:07:00.000-08:002010-02-05T08:07:00.483-08:00Faith Building Friday<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Don't be afraid of the space between </span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">your dreams and reality. </span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">If you can dream it, </span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">you can make it so.</span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Belva Davis</span><br />
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