Omar Khayyam (170) “For a hand … which always grips a wine glass”

For a hand like mine, 
which always grips a wine glass,
it would be a shame 
to put scripture or a rosary in it.
You’re a dry ascetic, 
and I’m a soused rascal, 
but don’t worry–
I’m too well-watered
to burn in hell.
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Happy Birthday, United States of America

Well, well USA. You’re 225 today? You look good. We all think so. Ok, so Eddie was looking at food. Whatever. You get it. Happy birthday, old girl. ************* Saturday is Sluiter Nation’s 5th birthday! SLuiTeRPaLooZa!! Prizes for everyone!  Ok, for 16 of you… Go enter to be one of the lucky ones! BooTY the [...]

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Dear… (vacation edition)

Dear guy on the beach:
Settle down…sand won’t kill you. Your daughter won’t die if she eats some sand, your precious coffee cup will be ok. You’re at the beach…take a minute and enjoy your kids, your wife, your life. It can’t be that bad.
Love, chick with cancer
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Dear kids…the way you jumped right into the waves with no regard for temperature made me grin from the bottom of my heart. Don’t lose that enthusiasm for life.
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Dear fellow adults who jumped in the waves, too : fist bump. We rock.
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Dear pregnant woman: the way you look at that man with your daughter? Perfect. I hope he’s the father of both of them.
PS: you look fabulous in that suit.
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Dear husband,
I’m not sure who loves when you let loose and enjoy our boys fully more, me or them. Either way, thank you for being an amazing dad. And for being you.
Love, me
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Dear hotel,
More pillows. More blankets. Much faster shower drainage. Less thumping from upstairs. And MUCH larger pool towels, please. No one gets dry with a hand towel.
PS: nice wifi and breakfast though!
Love, guest whose kid locked us out of the bathroom
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Dear cats,
Thank you for making all four …

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THE 2ND ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY ROCK’N'ROLL PIG ROAST

Nancy Whiskey’s2644 Harrison, Detroit, Michigan 48216So here is the line up:JOHNNY ILL BAND DANNY & THE DARLEANS BILL BONDSMEN DESTROY THIS PLACE JAMAICAN QUEENS DEAF BEAST SROS LORDS GROWING PAINS T-TOPS LORETTA LUCAS WALKING BEAT DJ ANYTIME &am…

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WILLOW Aand JADEN SMITH At 2012 BET Awards, In Somewhat Outlandish Clothes!

Willow and Jaden Smith are turning things all the way up with their outlandish clothing choices. First, Jaden wore leopard pants out, the really WILD kind, and now he’s wearing zebra pants. OOOOK…And check out Willow with her nice lil’ hat, all black…

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The Beauty Benefits of Eating Fruit: Eat Your Way to Beautiful Skin

Aloha! I know, I know, I’ve been missing. Most of my work takes up my free time on the Internet, …

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Weekend Adventures: Olympic Trials

It’s hard to imagine that two days ago I was amongst some of the most talented runners in America. The Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon – the mecca of Track & Field – I felt like a kid in a candy store. Inspiration, drive, …

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My Family Will Sail with Disney Again: Review and Tips

This winter my family went on a week-long Disney Cruise to the Caribbean on the Disney Magic. It was truthfully magical. I’m not the person the goes crazy over Disney characters but yes, I grew up watching Disney movies and visiting Disney Land in Ca…

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Clothes Trade Saturday, July 21, 1 to 3PM/ Mocad

  “Snazzy is as Snazzy Does!” Gwen Joy is an artist who specializes in colorful folk art paintings.  Life experience is her subject matter which is translated in a lyrical/mythical fashion.     &nb…

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Camp @Nanowrimo.org here I come! Mistaken Identity 3 #livestory starts August 1st! #amreading #amwriting #syllit

Yes, I’m a stickler for torture when it comes to writing and making my readers happy. When I heard Nanowrimo.org was holding summer camp, I thought  could better handle the challenge because it’s not in November which is my conference &#82…

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