The first and second times seeing this were VERY emotional!

A simple message delivered simply – with no words. Thank you.
I don’t mind saying. I teared up a little.

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I have just gotten a sneak peak at the new Toy Story 3 movie.  The adorable toy collection is back with some adorable new additions, including Ken and Barbie!  The movie opens June 18th!!  Here is the trailer for your viewing pleasure!

Once a year, I emcee a bowl-a-thon for the Austin Blackhawks, a team that plays a sport called Beep Baseball. Yes, the name is as it sounds: a game that uses a beeping baseball, and it’s played by the blind.

The ball itself is actually a large softball with an electronic mechanism inside that emits a beeping sound once the pin is pulled out. I played the game myself years ago, and I’m here to tell you, it’s every bit as competitive as regular baseball, or any sport, for that matter. There’s even a World Series of Beep Baseball, held every year in early August.

The bowl-a-thon helps raise money to send the Blackhawks to play in the World Series, which will be held this year in Rochester, Minnesota. The proceeds come from a registration fee to bowl, as well as corporations who sponsor individual lanes.

The event is always a lot of fun. Each bowler gets to bowl two games, but it’s not a competition. It’s just a way to get together, have fun, and help a great cause. Best of all, blind and sighted people can bowl together (blind bowlers use a portable rail to feel their way along the lane). The event has been going on for about the last 17 years, and usually raises several thousand dollars each year to cover the Blackhawks’ expenses to the Series.

This year’s bowl-a-thon will take place this Saturday, Feb. 13, from 1 to 3 at Highland Lanes, 8909 Burnet Rd. Registration begins after 12 noon, and it’s $20 a person. Anyone, blind or sighted, is welcome to participate. Who knows? You might even win one of the many door prizes I’ll be giving away, generously donated by local businesses.

If you’re curious to find out more about Beep Baseball, check out the official website of the National Beep Baseball Association, the governing organization of the sport:
 http://www.nbba.org/

Hope to see you Saturday!

Austinwoman Magazine is in it’s 8th year in Austin.  Starting with this month’s issue,  austinwoman has given itself a makeover!!  In fact, to celebrate their new look, they have issued two different covers featuring local dress designer Linda Asaf!   In  honor of their makeover they are giving you a chance to win one too!!  Austinwoman is giving away a Facelogic  Spa package valued at $500!!  Just choose your favorite cover here and register to win!!  Congratulations to austinwoman Magazine…you look marvelous!!

“Snowmageddon” is unleashing a second round of snow on Washington, D-C today — while the city continues to dig out from more than two feet of snow from last weekend’s storm. One D-C resident turned his video camera on last weekend and created a time-lapse, or “snowlapse,” video showing the white blanket being draped over the nation’s capital.

The Mid-Atlantic States got slammed with a winter blast over the weekend that brought upwards of 30-inches of snow to some areas. The storm was appropriately referred to as “snow-mageddon” or “snowpocalypse.” Riding the wave of panic was local Baltimore meteorologist Jim Kosek, who did little to calm people’s nerves about the impending blizzard.

I have to say this year’s Super Bowl was one of the most enjoyable I’ve watched in a while, for several reasons.

First, it was a close game. I’m always afraid of the game becoming a blowout early. I always like an entertaining matchup, no matter who I’m cheering for.

Second, the commercials were fabulous this year. I think I laughed at almost all of them. Doritos House Rules was probably my favorite. Check it out here:
 http://www.time.com/time/specials/packag…

Also, I got to watch it with my son James, who usually visits me every other weekend. Nothing like sharing a pizza and an exciting football game with your son (especially since we were both cheering for the Saints).

Ah, yes, the Saints! That was the best part: the underdog won! When Peyton Manning threw that interception late in the fourth quarter, I knew the game was over. I’m not a regular Saints fan, but who could resist rooting for them, particularly with what New Orleans has been through over the past few years. Yes, there is still a lot of work to be done to repair the damage Katrina did to the city. But, at least for a little while, the Saints have provided a nice distraction, not to mention a feel-good story. The partying will probably last a good while.

To check out all the celebrating, visit this link:
 http://www.wwl.com/

Who Dat!

This year was a first for me, I actually watched the Super Bowl game and not just the commercials.  I even loved the half time show with the Who!!  My two favorite commercial sthis year were for Snickers, with the fabulous Betty White and Abe Vigoda (proof he is still alive and well) and the commercial for Google.  I posted them both below in case you missed them!
 

The other day I was driving by the Domain and noticed the big, beautiful new Dillards store that is getting ready to open this spring!  One thing you may not know is how big a heart Dillards has too!  During the holidays Dillards raised more that 1.4 Million dollars to help local Ronald McDonald House Charities!!  During this past holiday season offered their beautiful “Southern Living Christmas Cookbook”.  This 288 page cookbook has over 400 delicious recipes, menus and inspiring photos.  Profits from the sale of the cookbook went to local Ronald McDonald House Charities!!

With this year’s generous contribution , Dillards has now donated over $5.9 million to Ronald McDonald Houses over the years!!  That is truly amazing!!  Dillard’s is one of the nation’s largest retailer’s and they have a heart to match!! 

This wonderful cookbook belongs in everyone's kitchen!!