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I'd like to introduce you to my newest friend, Sweetie Pie.  She came onto the scene around the middle of this month and has made quite an impression on me--a dog-- and mama and daddy who are "dog people."
 
Sweetie Pie is a beautiful black female cat with expressive eyes. Her age is uncertain, but she appears to be a young, petite feline that stands about 8 inches tall and 16 inches long--not including her lovely tail.
 
Given my nature as a dog, I've never cared much for cats.  But Sweetie Pie reminds me of another black cat that lived in Sumter next door to my granny. She was a friendly sort that, visit by visit, began to win me over. I soon developed a talent for tolerating her and found that after she'd passed away, I truly missed our visits. When this new cat appeared at our doorstep, she immediately reminded my mama of our Sumter Sweetie. Hence the name in honor of granny's dear friend.
 
Sweetie Pie has many qualities that would make her a wonderful new addition to any cat family.  She is delightfully outgoing and easily makes friends.  She's affectionate with mama and daddy and not only gets along well with me but also with Bijon, the large dog who lives next door.
 
She lists her hobbies as sunning, singing and interpretive dance.
 
Please consider opening your home to this wonderful cat!

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There’s no such thing as a free lunch!
If it sounds too good to be true – it probably is!
Read the fine print!

If you’re over thirty, I’m sure your mother drilled these words of wisdom into your head.  Well maybe your mother didn’t but we’ve all heard these familiar phrases over and over.

When I’m on the internet, I see lots and lots of click ads on Yahoo mail, the news sights and many other sites I visit from day to day.  They’re all the same - teeth whitening, free grant money, miracle berry supplements and make money from home.  I also see the same thing in my email junk folder.  Since January 2009 there has been a significant increase of complaints from consumers against the practices of hundreds of venders selling these types of products and services.

Most of these ads offer products or services on a membership or subscription basis – you pay a fee every month for monthly shipments of products or continuation of services.  You start out with a free or inexpensive trial offer and then you start paying full price thereafter.  According to the fine print or terms and conditions, you can stop these at any time.  But most consumers don’t read the fine print.  Some don’t even realize they will have a charge every month, or by accepting the free offer, they are agreeing to additional charges.  Most companies will start charging the full price within days of accepting the trial offer.  Some will automatically start charging for other products or services – there may be several charges within thirty days from the start of the trial offer.  It’s all disclosed in the fine print, the terms and agreements.

I won’t even venture a guess about the quality of the products or services sold by many of these companies.  My opinion is this – if a company uses deceptive practices to get your money, this speaks volumes about what they’re selling.

The next time you click on of one these ads, be sure to click on and read the terms and agreements to find out just how much the “free” trial will cost you.  And so, let the buyer beware; it may not be a good deal and it’s definitely not free if you have to use a credit or debit card to sign up.

Our grandniece is preparing for her second summer in the elite program “People to People.” She is a rising sophomore in Leesburg, Virginia and will be celebrating her 16th birthday in August. The lovely, talented and brilliant—yes, no bias here—young lady will be spending this summer in Australia. Last summer she traveled to Italy and Greece.

People to People International

People to People International dates back more than half a century to its founding by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956. Eisenhower was acting on his firm belief that direct interaction between ordinary citizens around the world can promote cultural understanding and world peace. That proud legacy of hope lives on in People to People Ambassador Programs on seven continents.

Student Ambassadors travel to every continent on the globe, primarily during the months of June, July, and August, with additional programs taking place during winter break. Comprising up to forty students per group, delegations visit exciting locations on all seven continents, from Europe to Asia, Africa to Antarctica.

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Our grandniece (far left) and friends last year at the Trevi Fountain!

Our nephew has graduated from Robert E. Lee Academy.  He will be heading to the Citadel in the fall.  Here he is below with his beautiful girlfriend.