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Grateful for connecting face to face!

2012-01-27T04:16:00.001-08:00

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Grateful for technology allowing me to work in our offices all over West Michigan!

2012-01-25T07:24:00.001-08:00

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Grateful for not burning pancakes at home and bridges in life.

2012-01-24T06:01:00.001-08:00

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Grateful for blustery days. They make chamber of commerce days that much more special.

2012-01-23T07:09:00.001-08:00

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Grateful for friends who understand when you mess up calendar dates!

2012-01-20T05:00:00.001-08:00

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Grateful for yawns. I understand they bring oxygen to the brain.

2012-01-19T03:58:00.001-08:00

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Grateful for friends who ask for prayers and the Faith to respond in kind.

2012-01-18T05:07:00.001-08:00

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Grateful for a beautiful daughter celebrating 23 years!

2012-01-17T04:06:00.001-08:00

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Grateful for Dreams

2012-01-16T06:43:00.001-08:00

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Grateful for good hair days on Friday the 13th!

2012-01-13T07:16:00.001-08:00

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Grateful for changing seasons.

2012-01-12T04:35:00.001-08:00

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Grateful for great talent and partners who make ideas come to life- Good Times Ahead!

2012-01-11T07:32:00.001-08:00

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Grateful for a teenage son who says "Thank You Mom! Those were the best ever!- following breakfast of fresh pancakes!

2012-01-10T04:13:00.001-08:00

Lynne J. Johnson
CMO Consumers Credit Union
Cell: 616-214-0727
Lynne.Johnson@
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Grateful for Jungle Driving as our youngest gets behind the wheel.

2012-01-08T11:42:00.001-08:00

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Grateful for Sunshine spilling into windows on a January Michigan morning.

2012-01-07T05:59:00.001-08:00

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Grateful For: Toilet Paper - Mom tells stories of the outhouse and Sears Catalog "soft sheets" - Think about it.

2012-01-06T06:25:00.001-08:00

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When The First Tweet Took Place What Species Answered Back?

2011-11-15T04:46:00.001-08:00

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11.11.11. Mine Eyes Go Toward Heaven

2011-11-11T07:48:00.001-08:00

11.11.11

Mine eyes go toward Heaven .
In grateful honor and memory to my chosen 11 Veterans:

Dad Robert J. Jarman
Brother John
Brother in law Andy
Uncle Heinz
Uncle Bob
Uncle Cecil
Cousin Rick
Families supporting our troops
Children of troops serving today
Those serving around our Globe
Those serving Home Sweet Home

God Bless The United States of America!

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Planning Ahead is Much More Fun than Falling Behind.

2011-11-11T03:42:00.001-08:00

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Begin meetings greetings and fleetings with a smile.

2011-11-09T02:18:00.001-08:00

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The word Task has the word ASK in it... delegation works wonders.

2011-11-08T04:16:00.001-08:00

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Your Karma is as Good as your Attitude!

2011-11-07T03:27:00.001-08:00

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MMS, TMS, GMS, TMI!

2011-11-06T06:11:00.001-08:00

This may be TMI but..... a helpful hint in the texting world.

First, here is the answer to the age old question:

What is the difference between SMS and MMS?

This has been bugging me for quite some time because I often look like a deer in headlights when someone says either term -I always forget - yet I am always MSing someone or some place all of the time!

SMS is Short Messaging Service. It allows you to send a Text Message Only.

MMS is MultiMedia Messaging Service. It allows you to send Text/Pictures/ Vidoes/ Graphics

Now did you know that some phones allow for GROUP texting. This is great but if you have your "group" on - then all people in the group MAY be able to read the responses. This may cause concern if the group does not know you sent a message to Tammy, Bill and Sara - and Sara responded back - "Just don't invite Bill!" ( Bill may be able to see the response! Bill is such a nice guy too! )

Check your account settings to see if you have "group" activation. Esure you always use polite texting and you'll have no worries.

PS: TMI is Too Much Information

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Greet New Ideas With Gratitude!

2011-11-04T03:31:00.001-07:00

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Hello Thursday! Thank you for your time!

2011-11-03T04:35:00.001-07:00

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You can warm up any frost on the ground - or in a room - with a smile.

2011-11-02T04:25:00.001-07:00

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Treat Yourself Today!

2011-10-31T03:47:00.001-07:00

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Embrace The Case For Face to Face.

2011-10-28T09:33:00.001-07:00

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Happy Little Bluebirds are singing... Somewhere... Listen.

2011-10-27T04:37:00.001-07:00

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Where does time go? Wherever you want it to!

2011-10-26T07:23:00.001-07:00

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Interrupt your work today and do the hokey pokey. That’s what it’s all about.

2011-10-25T04:33:00.001-07:00

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Social Media is Social. That’s the point.

2011-10-24T04:21:00.001-07:00

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Let's create a Friday that productively rivals any other day of the week!

2011-10-21T04:45:00.001-07:00

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The hump is here! Let's get over it together!

2011-10-19T03:57:00.001-07:00

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Enjoy the people and places you love.... online and in life!

2011-10-11T06:30:00.003-07:00

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Enjoy the people and places you love.... online and in life!

2011-10-11T06:30:00.001-07:00

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When you say I believe - believe in yourself too!

2011-10-10T03:28:00.001-07:00

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Celebrate every step of the way!

2011-10-07T08:30:00.001-07:00

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2011-10-05T17:44:00.001-07:00

Isad.

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Remember when cleaning out your mailbox was as simple as a walk to the curb? Embrace Change!

2011-10-05T05:07:00.001-07:00

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2011-10-04T10:40:00.001-07:00

I am a pedestrian and I’m proud of it.
I’ve taken the liberty of creating my pedestrian point of view to the commentary published Saturday, October 1, 2011 in The Grand Rapids Press by “occasional art critic” Ed Riojas entitled A disappointing field: ArtPrize Top 10 are distinctly pedestrian (commentary)

By Ed Roijas | Grand Rapids Press
By Lynne Johnson | A Simple ‘Ol Pedestrian

Riojas Title:
A disappointing field: ArtPrize Top 10 are distinctly pedestrian (commentary)

Pedestrian Title:
Amazingly Cool and Unique field: ArtPrize Top 10 are Wonderfully Pedestrian.

Riojas Commentary: The Top 10 finalists for this year's ArtPrize competition have been announced, and it's quite a disappointing field. Please tell me I'm not alone in this opinion. Otherwise, I might go out and buy a welding torch and head to the junk yard.

Pedestrian Commentary: The Top 10 finalists for this year's ArtPrize competition have been announced, and it's quite a unique field. Please tell me I'm not alone in this opinion. Otherwise, I might go out and buy a Chihuly chandelier, which I’ve always been fascinated with, but know a hockey puck would careen into within 10 minutes of it’s installation.

Roijas Commentary: This public-endorsed group is the most lackluster yet in the event's three-year run, and I challenge any other critic to deny it. In spite of Rick DeVos' intent to start a discussion, the public is not yet ready to get into a discussion about serious art. The masses want to be entertained; they want what is cute; they want what is clever. It is clear the public does not want pieces of esthetic merit, and the front-runners are proof of that.

Pedestrian Commentary: This public-endorsed group is the most enthusiastic yet in the event's three-year run, and I challenge any other pedestrian to deny it. Because of Rick DeVos' intent to start a discussion, the public is ready to get into a discussion about serious art. The masses want to be entertained; they want what is cute; they want what is clever. It is clear the public clamors for pieces of esthetic merit, as well as unique creative concepts, and the front-runners are proof of that.

Riojas Commentary: The public is obviously ready for a copper-clad street performer -- times three. Robert Shangle's “Under Construction” may be art by some sort of definition, but I couldn't find it in my book.

Pedestrian Commentary: The public is obviously ready for a copper-clad street performer -- times three. Robert Shangle's “Under Construction” may not be art by some “occasional art critics” sort of definition, but I could watch them all day while sipping spanish coffee and never tire of the concept.

Roijas Commentary : “Rusty,” by Ritch Branstrom, is a bit higher on the esthetic ladder, but not by much. It relies on cleverness and massive scale to sell itself. I'm not buying the concept. It would have been just as dull executed in marble or bronze.

Pedestrian Commentary: “Rusty,” by Ritch Branstrom, is a high on the esthetic ladder, but not by it’s diminutive spirit. It relies on cleverness and massive scale to sell itself. I'm definitely buying the concept. Just think if it had been executed in marble or bronze.

Roijas Commentary: “Grizzlies on the Ford,” by Llew (Doc) Tilma, also uses the cleverness card. It's cute, but it is neither naïve enough nor refined enough to pull off what would otherwise be a brilliant play on a public space. Never mind the fact that its humor is overshadowed by stately tombs just a stone's-throw away.

Pedestrian Commentary: “Grizzlies on the Ford,” by Llew (Doc) Tilma, also uses the cleverness card. It's cute, and the fact that it’s neither naïve enough or refined enough is what pulls off a brilliant play on a public space. The fact that its humor is overshadowed by stately tombs just a stone's-throw away is what makes it even more effective.

Roijas Commentary: Bill Secunda's “Mantis Dreaming” must be proof that he finally ran out of cement nails from previous year's entries. Great amounts of technical skill are behind this piece, but few, if any, sculptural decisions were made and it is static to a fault.

Pedestrian Commentary: Bill Secunda's “Mantis Dreaming” must be proof that he finally ran out of cement nails from previous year's entries. I loved those lions! Great amounts of technical skill are behind this piece, it works because few, if any, sculptural decisions were made and it is static yet alive.

Roijas Commentary: “Ocean Exodus,” by Paul Baliker is simply a rehash of a previous driftwood entanglement. It even sports a similar globe. And fish. I think it's a good idea that some beaches frown on collecting driftwood, but somehow this stuff keeps washing up on the shores of the Grand River.

Pedestrian Commentary: “Ocean Exodus,” by Paul Baliker is a recycle project featuring driftwood entanglement. It even sports a similar globe to help refresh pedestrians memories from past entries. I think it's a good idea that some beaches frown on collecting driftwood, but somehow this stuff keeps washing up on the shores of the Grand River. It’s nice to see Paul recycle.

Roijas Commentary: Tracy Van Duinen's “Metaphorest” piece is certainly big enough to attract the public's attention, but it bothers me that sections of the mosaic were intentionally -- or otherwise -- abandoned in favor of mundane wall paint. Parts of it are lovely, but the overall effect is a bit disjointed.

Pedestrian Commentary: Tracy Van Duinen's “Metaphorest” piece is certainly big enough to attract the public's attention, I love that sections of the mosaic were intentionally -- or otherwise -- abandoned in favor of mundane wall paint. Parts of it are lovely, and the overall effect while a bit disjointed is inspiring.

Roijas Commentary: After seeing Sunti Pichetchaiyakul's entry last year and researching him online, I was hoping for good things. This year, he played the local card with his subject, but the presidential pose is rigid and the sculptural presentation is awful. When I saw it, I wondered if the case had popcorn or plush toys in it, and I kept looking for controls to the robotic claw.

Pedestrian Commentary: After seeing Sunti Pichetchaiyakul's entry last year and researching him online, I was hoping for good things. This year, I was thrilled he played the local card with his subject. While some may dislike that the presidential pose is rigid the sculptural presentation is carnival like. When I saw it, I wondered if the case had popcorn or plush toys in it, and I kept looking for controls to the robotic claw. That would have been a sight to see!

Roijas Commentary: “The Tempest II,” by Laura Alexander is delicate and mesmerizing, but lacks composition. Standing in front of it is like looking at a shower curtain or bed sheet. It can hold a viewer's interest for nearly 30 seconds before the eyelids get heavy.

Pedestrian Commentary: “The Tempest II,” by Laura Alexander is delicate and mesmerizing. Standing in front of it is like looking at a shower curtain or bed sheet. How cool is that? It can hold a viewer's interest for nearly 30 seconds which is more than some art pieces in Paris I’ve seen can do.

Roijas Commentary: I had high hopes for Mia Tavonatti's “Crucifixion,” but was disappointed. The piece shows fine craftsmanship, but is not especially moving, considering the subject. Historical accuracy and religious significance have been traded for book store schmaltz and sanitized fluff.

Pedestrian Commentary: I had high hopes for Mia Tavonatti's “Crucifixion,” and was not disappointed. The piece shows fine craftsmanship, and it is especially moving, considering the subject. Historical accuracy and religious significance are included along with book store eye candy.

Roijas Commentary: “Rain,” by Lynda Cole, is imposing. In concept, it is elegant. Some might even say it is meditative. If one views it long enough, its gentle, deliberate movement takes hold. One wonders what it could have been if taken a step or two further.

Pedestrian Commentary: “Rain,” by Lynda Cole, is imposing. In concept, it is elegant. Some might even say it is meditative. If one views it long enough, its gentle, deliberate movement takes hold. One is in wonder as you take a step or two further from the display.

Roijas Commentary: Unfortunately, “Rain” stands quite alone in a desert of merit comprising this year's top 10. The pedestrian quality of ArtPrize front-runners does explain one thing: Why plywood, bent-over ladies still grace front lawns of West Michigan.

Pedestrian Commentary: Fortunately, there is a dessert filled table of taste tantalizing art comprising this year's top 10. The pedestrian quality of ArtPrize front-runners explains one thing: Why “occasional art critic” commentaries line the bottom of bird cages throughout the world.

Editor's note: Ed Riojas is an artist and occasional art critic with The Grand Rapids Press, and an entrant in this year's ArtPrize.

On another note: Lynne Johnson is a hockey mom and occasional cook in her own kitchen. She is a proud “pedestrian art connoisseur” in this year's ArtPrize.

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Handle WARM hearts with kit gloves. Handle hot tempers with oven mitts.

2011-10-04T04:34:00.001-07:00

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Handle wart hearts with kit gloves. Handle hot tempers with oven mitts.

2011-10-04T03:51:00.001-07:00

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@ArtPrize 2011 Grand Rapids Michigan Top Ten - Quick View Sheet!

2011-09-29T18:20:00.001-07:00

In my hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan we are celebrating ArtPrize 2011. The top 10 art pieces were announced today. Our school district Forest Hills created a fabulous entry of "memory sticks" called 7000 loves -which every child had part in! While it did not make the top 10 it is #1 in my heart.

Here is a quick sheet view of the top 10 that will no go for the #1 ArtPrize 2011 crown!

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Blog Post: When Dante's Peak blows - from your cupboard.

2011-09-28T09:18:00.001-07:00

I'll be heading back to work full time in a few weeks. And so I've been asking what needs to be done around the house prior to my transition.

Today it's clean out the cupboards day.

I'm taking out every item we have and checking expiration dates.
To keep me entertained I watched "Dante's Peak" - the movie starring Pierce Bronsan saving a town from a volcano about to blow.
As Dante's Peak blows - I pull my hand out from below the lazy susan and I think I'm bleeding to death. I feel no pain but I am watching lava go down my
arm at the same time it rushes near Pierce. I use two paper towel rolls to stop my home eruption coming from the cupboard. I find out what happened as I sweep out a red food coloring bottle which had crashed to the floor of the cupboard. The movie scoreline crescendos into fear and escalates to terror as I try to stop my own personal destruction.

I can see how people may try to connect the dots and say that this eruption in my life shows disruption and chaos.I see it as just another day .... another very exciting day indeed! As the credits roll, I google how to remove red food coloring from the palm of your hands.

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