Why People Hoped for Rapture

Retired MTA worker, Robert Fitzpatrick spent $140K of his money on billboard signs for the rapture. He spent Saturday living as if it was his last day.

 Most people around here were chatting about the rapture, but no one really believed it. For Fitzgerald, when the day was done he was disappointed and left wondering why it didn’t happen to him.Now obviously some people did die on Saturday because they were meant to die on that day.

But why did so many people want to be raptured on Saturday? People want to believe that they will be saved and chosen for Heaven. They want to be prepared for death and have some control. But that’s just not the way life works.

So the rapture is over and we can go back to enjoying life as it is meant to be enjoyed.

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Brooklyn Newborn Baby Put in Trash

A newborn baby boy was found in a garbage bag inside a garbage compactor in the basement of an apartment building in Brooklyn. Eighteen year old, Laquasia Wright was arrested today for allegedly throwing her son down the garbage chute.Twenty-three year old, Dawa Lama apparently put her newborn in trash bin in the emergency room bathroom. The news reported that after dumping her child, she went home and ate and then went to bed.My heart breaks.  There are more stories like them and it’s been happening in NYC for years.  I understand why young women are dumping their babies – they are just scared. They aren’t bad people, but they are afraid of their lives changing and they are afraid to disappoint their families.I can’t hear these stories and not do anything. If you are not part of the problem, then you are suppose to be part of the solution.So if you don’t know what to do with your baby, please don’t harm it. There are safe havens all over the city – (here’s Brooklyns)If you are planning on getting rid of a baby just  leave your baby on my stoop (324 95th Street Brooklyn) and ring my bell.  I’m registering as a safe haven home and NY law is that you can leave an infant with an adult and not be charged with a felony. If you do not reclaim you baby, the baby will be adopted by a family on the waiting list. If you are pregnant and scared and need to get rid of a baby because you don’t know what else to do, bring it over.*Oh and my address is published with my name all over the web already so it’s no secret to anyone – google my name and you will see it.Women in Brooklyn, NY need to be taught that it is okay to surrender your child legally in NYC. They are now thinking of teaching this in high school health classes. If you abandon your child, you are committing a crime. Yet, if you surrender your child at the hospital or other safe havens no crime is committed.

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In Case the World Ends

I’m not too knowledgeable about “the rapture.” But everyone is talking about it and I figured I would write a small post just in case I get raptured – hey ya never know!I really don’t have any final words to say to anyone. Everyone important in my life knows that I love them and that I loved my life.  If rapture happened tomorrow, I am most concerned about my pets. I don’t think animals are part of the rapture because it’s believed by many that they don’t have souls. If you know me and you realize I’ve been raptured, please go to my house and take care of my wonderful dogs. Oh and if I have been raptured and you haven’t -> na nee na nee boo boo – see ya!Peace out!

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Beauty All Around

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Bin Lauden’s Death Doesn’t Change Anything

Almost ten years ago on 9/11/01  most of America didn’t know who Bin Lauden was. On 9/12, most NY’ers wanted him dead. And we waited for that justice to come.I thought I would feel differently about his death. In fact, I thought when he was captured, we would all celebrate in honor of some lost friends.On Sunday night when I heard he was dead, I didn’t feel happy. His death doesn’t bring back anyone we’ve lost. I see many Americans cheering because they believe there is justice. I don’t. I think Bin Lauden is freed from his miserable life.I was glad that the president did not Release the pictures of Osama dead. It would have just made people angry.

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Remembering

1 year ago today.

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Storage Wars

I have become completely addicted to A&E’s Storage Wars.  It’s such an odd show and I think that is what makes it so interesting.

There are five main characters in the show who participate in buying storage lockers that people have abandoned.

1) Dave Hester – Dave is portrayed as the bad guy in the show. He owns two shops and uses his storage locker wins to stock the store. His son, Dave Jr. was recently on the show buying a locker. You can tell the kid was raised well and is a good person so the father’s portrayal is just for the show. In later episodes, Dave shows a soft side when he shows his new puppy. This is business for him and he needs the storage lockers to stock his store and pay 15 employees.

In late 2011, Hester brought his new pug puppies on the show. He said one was named Yip and the other was named YUPPPPPPPP,

2) Daryll Sheets – I thought Daryll was a nice guy in the beginning, but recently he’s come off as the jerk. He’s super competitive and he gets a little nasty.  Sheets is known as the gambler because he takes chances with lockers. He doesn’t have a shop, but his house is set up so he can store his winnings before he sells them. I used to like watching him, but now he’s just becoming annoying. His kid Brandon is also at the auctions bidding. Sometimes Brandon is quiet and seems nice, but sometimes he plays along with his father and looks like a jerk. Sheets was married at the beginning of the show, but I don’t know if he still is. Apparently, he and his wife had custody of their granddaughter (not Brandon’s child) and Sheets wants to make sure there is enough money to raise her and pay for her schooling.

3&4) Brandi & Jarrod Schultz – these are the underdogs and everyone loves them. Jared and Brandi have a shop called’ Now and Then Second Hand Store’ located  at 810 N. Tustin Ave. in Orange. and use the storage lockers to fill their store. They don’t usually have a lot of money to use in buying lockers, but they have a good chemistry and are a good couple. A lot of people think Brandi is mean to Jared, but I think Brandi is just a smart business woman and balances Jared Schultz. Recently, Sheets referred to Jarrod and Brandi as newlyweds, but they are not married (as confirmed in the 9/1/11 show). Jarrod and Brandi met when Brandi took a job where  Jarrod worked 12 or 13 years ago. He liked her right away and told his boss that if Brandi was hired, he was going to date her. Brandi said she was not fond of Jarrod in the beginning.   Jandi (Jarrod + Brandi) have two cute children – a boy and a girl. The kids appeared on a show when Brandy and Jarod went to sell amusement park memorabilia.  After they spoke with the park workers, the family went on a few rides. In the June 2012, Jarod had his son, Cameron on the show and called his name several times.

In the Winter of 2012, Brandi is seen on the show buying a locker without Jarrod.  Jorrod and she are expanding their business and he reportedly is working at the store. Brandi spent $2600 on a locker with a safe in it for Jarrod.  She calls Jarrod to ask him to send out their worker, Mark to help her.

4) Barry Weiss – Barry’s the older, kooky dude. He’s a gentleman and usually funny. Barry is looking for unusual items and antiques. Barry has ads on the internet looking for a sidekick or partner.

5) There is also the auctioneer, Dan Dotson and his wife Laura. You don’t really notice the auctioneer and his pleasant wife at first. But once you know that the auctioneer gets a percent of the auction and he also initiates some drama into the auction to drive up the price, he becomes a lot more noticeable. Dan is upfront about loving the bidding wars because it drives up his commissions. Laura Dotson met Dan when she went to bid on restaurant equipment at the auctions. She went for 3 years and then one day Dan said, if you weren’t married I would marry you. She said she wasn’t and they started dating. She loves the auctions and is even an auctioneer alone when Dan is not available.

6) New Minor Characters have been added this past year because the show needs fresh blood. These auction bidders don’t argue as much as they used to because they have sort of become comrades. So the new bidders are:

a) Mark – I thought they were going to make Mark a new character. He was way more annoying than Dave Hester. He swoops into the auctions and bids like crazy until he wins several lockers. The other bidders seem a bit intimidated. Mark wears sunglasses, white pants and shiny shoes. As you might guess he is just a bit annoying on the show.

b) Nabila – Dave Hester said everyone was intimidated by Nabila because apparently she had scored a great locker one time. The locker may have been owned by Paris Hilton and Nabila apparently made millions of dollars from selling the contents.

c) Bill – Bill was a newbie who appeared on one show. Apparently he was between jobs or had decided to give this business a try. He bought a locker that a lot of people wanted. After he won, Jarrod went to talk with him and helped him count up his winnings. He never appeared on another show after that.

Is the show real? It’s a reality show so it can’t be entirely real. But I don’t think it is entirely scripted either. Do they hid things in the lockers for the show? Maybe. But it’s an exciting show to watch none-the-less. Some people say the show is fake because they have auctions to film on days when auctions aren’t scheduled.  Newspapers have written that storage locker auction prices have increased due to the popularity of the show.

In the Fall 2011, Texas Storage Wars is being shown.

I have no intention of buying anyones old junk or storage locker in Brooklyn. I just love watching them win these clown look for their gold.

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April 25, 2009

Rest in peace P.G.   Without you, this would have been possible. Always grateful.

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Restoration Hardware How I Love Thee

I really love Restoration Hardware.

I have bought beautiful silk drapes, paint and decorating items from Restoration Hardware.I LOVE the drapes we have from Restoration Hardware. They are radiant and really complement the room. The fabric is thick and gorgeous.In our tenant’s apartment we used the Restoration Hardware paint. The paint was thicker than regular paint and went on the wall beautifully.

I’ve never bought furniture from Restoration Hardware.I’ve gone into the store and visited the site with intentions of picking up something, but I don’t find things that fit my home. When we needed a sofa, I tried the ones at Restoration Hardware and they were too squishy.

 Some of their furniture is too large and some isn’t available in a darker finish. I think a lot of it might be more fitting for a house in Cape Cod.Typically there are 20% off codes for Restoration Hardware at Retail Me Not. The store also sends coupons and codes for 20% off to those on their mailing list.

Some stores like Restoration Hardware are:

•  Jayson Home and Garden 
• Home Decorators 

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Home Goods is coming to Brooklyn!

I am so excited to see Home Goods is coming to Brooklyn. It’s one of my favorite stores and a main reason I go to Staten Island.On May 5th, HomeGoods is opening at 2201 Nostrand Avenue in Flatbush.

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Why Can’t Garbage Cans Look Like This?

Waverly – male the world prettier and sell these already!

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Save the Bay Ridge Memorial Day Parade

 Senator Martin Golden dropped funding for the Memorial Day Parade, so the neighborhood is stepping in. Tomorrow night come to Longbow’s Pub. See Below.

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