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In March 2009, on a flight from Tampa to Houston, I sat next to this amazing woman, Maureen Dunkel.   During flight, she shared bits and pieces of her life with me as I did with her.  Little did I know how much of an impression she would leave with me until I returned home and read more about her and her works on the internet.

Recently she was interviewed by Chicke Fitzgerald.    Listen to the interview here: My Decade with Diana

House dust mites are linked to asthma and according to the BBC News, UK  it may be healthier to leave your bed a mess in the morning. Won’t that make the kids happy?

Read about it here: Untidy beds may keep us healthy

Looking for something fun to do with the family this 4th of July Holiday? Let Kaboose help you.  Whether you are traveling or staying at home   they have a wide variety of activities, recipes and fun things to do with your family.

Pull out that checkered tablecloth, fire up the grill and look no further for perfect all-American recipes, like Guy’s 4th of July Cocktail, Alton’s Fried Chicken and a new take on the classic Flag Cake.  For more healthy Recipes for the 4th visit: Food Network

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Petty, Michel and Associates recently created a Facebook Fan page, just one more avenue to keep you up to date on everything we are doing.    If you like what you see, click the LIKE button on our home page: Petty, Michel & Associates

This pic and many more are featured in the new “Awkward Family Photos” book out in stores today… just in time to make Mom’s big day a little more awkward.

Check them out now – 12 Weirdest Mothers Day “Awkward Family Photos”

The doctor said, ‘Joe, the good news is I can cure your blinding headaches.  The bad news is that it will require castration.   You have a very rare condition, which causes your testicles to press on your spine and the pressure creates one hell of a headache. The only way to relieve the pressure is to remove the testicles.’

Joe was shocked and depressed. He wondered if he had anything to live for. He had no choice but to go under the knife. When he left the hospital, he was without a headache for the first time in 20 years, but he felt like he was missing an important part of himself. As he walked down the street, he realized that he felt like a different person. He could make a new beginning and live a new life.

He saw a men’s clothing store and thought, ‘That’s what I need… A new suit.’   He entered the shop and told the salesman, ‘I’d like a new suit.’   The elderly tailor eye d him briefly and said, ‘Let’s see… size 44 long.’

Joe laughed, ‘That’s right, how did you know?’ ‘Been in the business 60 years!’ the tailor said. Joe tried on the suit it fit perfectly. As Joe admired himself in the mirror, the salesman asked, ‘How about a new shirt?’  Joe thought for a moment and then said, ‘Sure.’  The salesman eyed Joe and said, ‘Let’s see, 34 sleeves and 16-1/2 neck.’  Joe was surprised, ‘That’s right, how did you know?’  ‘Been in the business 60 years.’ Joe tried on the shirt and it fit perfectly.
Joe walked comfortably around the shop and the salesman asked, ‘How about some new underwear?’  Joe thought for a moment and said, ‘Sure.’ The salesman said, ‘Let’s see… size 36.

Joe laughed, ‘Ah ha! I got you! I’ve worn a size 34 since I was 18 years old.’

The salesman shook his head, ‘You can’t wear a size 34. A size 34 would press your testicles up against the base of your spine and give you one hell of a headache.’
New suit – $400
New shirt – $36
New underwear – $6
Second Opinion – PRICELESS

Early last month the mayor of Topeka, Kansas stunned the world by announcing that his city was changing its name to Google. Google has been wondering ever since how best to honor that moving gesture. Today they are pleased to announce that as of 1AM (Central Daylight Time) April 1st, Google has officially changed their name to Topeka.

Read the full story here: Topeka

Daryl Stout
Why should you never iron a 4-leaf clover?

You don’t want to press your luck.