Occasion's Of Osborn

You Know It, I Know, Now Sing Along...

Everybody now.

Ah 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4

It's that time, Christmas time is here
Everybody knows there's not a better time of year
Hear that sleigh, Santa's on his way
Hip, Hip Hooray, for Christmas Vacation

Mavis Staples: 

Christmas Vacation

A Quiz for the Season, A Movie for the Ages

Christmas Vacation is an all time classic Christmas movie. Almost everyone has seen it more than once and we can all easily ramble off popular quotes from the movie. How well do you know the movie though? Find out by testing your Christmas Vacation trivial facts by answering the questions : Click here to Take the CHRISTMAS VACATION MOVIE QUIZ & HAVE SOME FUN!

I took the quiz and did fair my results are below:

Congratulations - you have completed the National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation quiz. You scored 27 out of 34 for grade percentage of 79.41. Your performance has been rated as 'Good'

This is What the Holidays have Come Too

Elf Yourself elves take over Union Square in New York with a dancing flash mob. 

 Elf Yourself! 

http://elfyourself.com/

 

Pink Christmas

This may be a bit behind, but for anyone who hasn't finished or perhaps started Christmas shopping I wanted to share this fantastic idea with all my friends, family, and fellow blog readers! 

Happy Holidays!

 

Pink Friday is an annual event, founded by one of the of the nation’s leading retailer group of consumer electronics and technology products, that turns Black Friday to “Pink Friday” in an effort to make the busiest shopping day of the holiday season the most charitable day as well.

The third annual Pink Friday fundraiser drive starts on the day traditionally known as Black Friday, November 27th, and runs through the end of the year. TigerDirect, Circuit City and CompUSA expect to donate more than $100,000 from total sales and donations in a cooperative effort for Susan G. Komen for the Cure fight against breast cancer.

TigerDirect.com, CircuitCity.com and CompUSA always offer amazing deals on electronics, and Pink Friday will be no exception. The retailers will donate a minimum of $100,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure and customers will have the opportunity to add $1, $5, $10 or $20 to their purchase as a donation in their name. “Pink Friday is all about giving back to the community,” said Gilbert Fiorentino, Chief Executive of Systemax Inc. Technology Products business, which includes CompUSA, CircuitCity and TigerDirect. “Between our donation and the opportunity for our customers to help assist us in this cause, we hope to raise even more money for Susan G. Komen than last year.”

The color pink represents more than just breast cancer awareness. It symbolizes the promise that Nancy G. Brinker made to her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, to find a cure for this deadly disease. In 1982, that promise started the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and ignited the passion of millions to create a world without breast cancer. In recognition of this proud effort, all products and items sold on Pink Friday will be shipped in specially designed pink boxes. Additionally, the Komen pink ribbon will be promoted on all catalogs, newspaper advertisements, web banner advertising, store signs and incorporated into the participating retailers logo.

This year, close to 35,000 fewer women are expected to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, according to data presented by the American Cancer Society (ACS). The decrease is attributed to earlier detection through screening, increased awareness, and improved treatments.

 

Boros Downtown Square "All A-Glow"

Friday night, December 4th was the date that everyone had been waiting for as Santa arrived to light the official Rutherford County Christmas Tree at the annual Celebrate Christmas Downtown festivities.

Case of the Mondays - Mistress Edition

I have not to this point commented, posted, alluded to, or mentioned the Tiger Woods accident, "transgressions" or alleged infidelities. 

I haven't felt the need. I am not a friend of Tigers. Nor might I add are any of the bloviating morons on the TV spewing rumors concerning the situation about the accident and his marital problems. I would suffice to say that most if not all of his true "friends" with any real "knowledge" are keeping their mouths closed out of respect and friendship. 

However, I find this SNL skit to be funny. For some the parody or "it's use of domestic violence as a means to get a cheap laugh or suggestion domestic violence is ok" may give the wrong impression and be inappropriate. 

To me it's comical, plain and simple!

Inspire A Movement!

As I was enjoying some quiet TV time last night after my family was all tucked in their beds I happened to catch the end of FoxNews Greta Van Sustren show ON THE RECORD when I saw this fun and inspiring clip...

This got me to thinking.

Not only are the people of Providence Health & Services dedicated &  involved, but they are also without a doubt providing exceptional quality care all while doing their part in 

  "INSPIRING THEIR COMMUNITY HEALTH MOVEMENT!"

What Are You Inspiring Today?

 

Thoroughly Thankful

This was an email that was forwarded to me long ago by a friend and sat in my archives for months. I was purging through the other day and decided to edit it a bit and share what I am truly thankful for not only today, or during the holidays but what I make a conscientious effort to be thankful for daily!

 

 

I AM THANKFUL...

FOR THE WIFE 
WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT, 
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME, 
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE. 

FOR THE TEENAGER 
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES 
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS. 

FOR THE TAXES I PAY 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED. 

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS. 

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT. 

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE 

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, 
WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING, 
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME. 

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING 
I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT 
BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH. 


FOR THE PARKING SPOT 
I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING 
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION. 

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM. 

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS 
I CAN HEAR. 

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR. 

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD. 

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF 
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE. 

AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME. 

Live well, Laugh often, & Love with all of your heart!