A Bit of Wednesday Humor: 'The Haircut'

My brother sent this to me yesterday, I thought it was worth sharing.

One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber replied, 'I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week.' The florist was pleased and left the shop. When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, there was a
'thank you' card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door.

Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replied, 'I cannot accept money from you , I'm doing community service this week.' The cop was happy and left the shop. The next morning when the barber went to open up, there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen donuts waiting for him at his door.

Then a Congressman came in for a haircut, and when he went to pay his bill, the barber again replied, 'I can not accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week.' The Congressman was very happy and left the shop. The next morning, when the barber went to open up, there were a dozen Congressmen lined up waiting for a free haircut.

And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental difference between the citizens of our country and the politicians who run it.

BOTH POLITICIANS AND DIAPERS NEED TO BE CHANGED OFTEN AND FOR THE SAME REASON!

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Calling All Clever Captions, Please

Last month while in New York City, I stumbled on this rather interesting art exhibit. I've been saving this photo for just such a day as today is. I'm looking for some clever captions or even comments on what it makes you feel or think. Go ahead, give it a whirl...  
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Social Media Show Delivers Fun and Fundamentals with Cheryl Lawson

With Cheryl Lawson at Bark World Expo

Learning about social media has never been so fun. On yesterday's Palm Springs Savant & Co radio show, my guest was event specialist and social media expert Cheryl Lawson. Ms Lawson is known among Anipals, pet lovers and social media users as the voice behind @ImaJackRussell 'Precious Lawson' who is Cheryl's Jack Russell Terrier! Ms Lawson is also the author of the children's book series 'The Adventures of Precious the Dog'. I met Cheryl at the BarkWorld Expo social media conference in Atlanta last month- I knew then that she would make a good guest for the show. In fact, Cheryl was a great guest! I think what will resonate with listeners is her energy and passion for what she does. She was able to articulate her own approach to social media in a way that was easy to understand and fun too. We only took one call, who asked a few questions about getting her fledgling photography business in Washington state. Cheryl provided several real, tangible examples of social media in practice and gave the caller a few handy tips. Particularly for people just starting out, this show has plenty of ideas to get started with social media marketing. You can listen to this show with Cheryl anytime on demand from BlogTalkRadio, just click here.  I truly enjoy hosting this radio show and hope you will enjoy listening. Thanks to Cheryl, for being on the show!

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Which Poodle Note Card Do You Prefer?

Card #1 a gift from my deal friend Candy

 Some time ago a very dear friend gave me a set of note cards with a standard poodle on them. I liked them so well, I was careful not to use them up until I found a source to re-order them (which I did). Yesterday I was shopping on Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs and stopped into Cold Nose, Warm Heart, a shop with great gifts for dog and cat lovers. Whenever I go into a store with pet related anything, I search for poodle-anything. 

Card #2 I just bought this one

I was thrilled to find some new note cards with a standard poodle. I thought I'd ask your opinion on which note card you prefer before I buy more. You see, I *love* to send hand-written notes to people. I suppose I'm a bit old fashioned that way. Being a standard poodle fan, I just love both note card styles. Although both feature a black poodle, so poor Duncan is not represented I'm afraid. Oh well. Anyway, which note card style do you prefer?
-Rick Rockhill
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Hone Your Social Media & Marketing Skills

Are you interested in honing your skills in social media and marketing? Tune into The Palm Springs Savant & Co #121: Social Media with Cheryl Lawson on Blog Talk Radio. Listen live Sunday 9/26 or anytime later on demand online from here. Learn tips to develop basic and advanced strategies for integrated social marketing. Learn the importance of leveraging a combination of social media tools. Learn about the often-overlooked aspects of online media such as the importance of person 2 person connections for robust social marketing. Special guest Cheryl Lawson, social marketing expert and event coordinator will provide valuable insights into the exciting world of social media. During this show, learn about:

• Myth-Busters about Social Media & Marketing
• Developing an online personality & brand
• Finding your voice
• Creating a strategy for integrated social marketing
• Combining multiple social media tools for success

If you enjoy Blogging, Tweeting, Face Book, MySpace or virtually any online social space, this is a show not to be missed!

ABOUT CHERYL LAWSON

Ms Lawson is well known within the Twitter community as @PartyAficionado, @socmediatulsa, and as the human voice behind @Imajackrussell. She founded Socialmediatulsa.org, a new social media community in her home town of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Cheryl Lawson teaches social marketing

at the University California, Riverside, lectures at social media conferences and a social marketing coach. She is an event planning professional and the creator of the Event Mobile Application for smartphones. She assists companies to develop social marketing strategies, both online and Face2Face. Ms Lawson is also the author of 'The Adventures of Precious the Dog' childrens book series. Read more at http://partyaficionado.com
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Friday is the Last Day to Donate Online for Guide Dogs

Regular readers know that I've already written several posts these past few weeks about National Guide Dog Month. The past few weeks we've been actively fund-raising across more than 1,000 Petco's and local pet stores nationwide. Our goal is to raise $1 million dollars, but we're still shy of that goal and need your help for one last push. If you have not already made a donation, you can still donate online through tomorrow, Friday September 24th. Its fast and easy, just click here to donate. As little as $1, $5, $10, $20 or more will really make a difference. Please consider posting this on your own blog, as we need to get the word out that Friday is the final day to donate.

Nicollette Sheridan for Guide Dog Month

Want to learn more? Well read on:
Guide Dogs improve the lives of the blind by creating opportunities for life-changing independence. They provide safe mobility, loving companionship and truly the miracle of independence to the visually impaired through the use of a guide dog.

• Every 7 minutes, someone in America becomes blind or visually impaired.
• 13% of our active military return from war with eye injuries.

For many, blindness means being shut off from society, stuck at home, or moving about with a walking stick, tapping ahead to find a clear path in the darkness.  

Guide Dogs can literally change the life of a blind person, restoring confidence, providing freedom to return to work, and resume a normal routine that those of us who are sighted take for granted every day. Check out this message from our spokesperson, actress Nicollette Sheridan and Dick Van Patten:


OK NOW PLEASE DONATE SOMETHING CLICK HERE.
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A Pseudo James Bond Assassin Scene in Las Vegas

Last week while in "Fabulous Las Vegas" I went to dinner at a restaurant called Mixx. It's on the 64th floor of "THE Hotel",  a really nice hotel attached to Mandalay Bay Casino, where my customers were staying. I wanted to take them to a nice restaurant with a great view, and Mixx sure delivers, in spades. This one photo is from the roof top, looking at the hotel sign, at the 64th floor. You can see some of Vegas down below in the reflection of the building's mirrored windows. Everything was twinkling, it looked so serene. I just love city-scape scenes. 

After dinner we left the restaurant and walked past the lounge which had a small dance floor- it was completely empty, as the hour was still young. We looked at the light pattern on the dance floor and someone remarked at it looked sort of like a scene from a James Bond movie, or a a classic crime drama. We took turns making cracks, taking photos and telling stories as we killed time waiting for the elevator that seemed to take forever. For some reason I was inspired to take this photo, posed to look like one of those victims in a 007 movie. I sprawled out in the center of the light pattern, as someone snapped the photo. We all laughed about it and thought ourselves terribly clever. Fortunately the elevator finally arrived and away we went back down to the ground floor. I don't know why I felt so compelled to post this photo, but it still seemed funny to me, nearly a week later. I'm guessing the casting agents of the next James Bond film won't be calling me if they happen to see this photo. Not only is it cliche and over-the-top but I wasn't wearing a tailored suit, so I'm afraid I just look dead common. Oh well, so much for my big cinematic moment.

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