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Protecting our Girls from Serial Killers – Part I

“It places the lotion in the basket.”

These seven words immediately send a shiver down my spine as I recall the famous scene from Jodie Foster’s classic movie, “The Silence of the Lambs.”

The Silence of the Lambs, more than any other movie, shaped my view of serial killers. So are they still around and what do we need to know about them in the year 2017?  I am writing this post from a protective mom’s perspective, so I did a bunch of research to figure this out.

I’m a child of the 70’s and 80’s, so I vividly remember what I call the “outbreak of the serial killers” that spiked in this time period.  It seemed like every other week there was another serial killer on the loose.  These creepy, deranged men were lurking behind every corner, just waiting to kidnap our kids or steal young girls from college campuses.

But here we are in 2017. Are serial killers a thing of the past or still a threat?  And why this post?

I am writing this post because I am a mom and I have two girls who are young teenagers and I want to prepare them to face many different threats.  God is their ultimate protector, but I am their mother and it’s my responsibility to educate them as much as possible so that they can make wise decisions and safely grow up to be young women whom God can use to make this world a much better place.

This post actually started two months ago in August when our family took a vacation to Jackson Hole, WY (you can read about it here), and the place where we stayed for the first two nights did not have a room available for all of us to fit in, therefore we were given two adjacent cabins.  For just those two nights, we let the kids have one cabin, while we had the other (our two cabins were five feet apart). When we tucked them in at night, we stressed the following: “do NOT, under any circumstance, open this door for anyone; keep the door locked at all times.  Call or text us if you need anything.  We will be right next door. Stay in your room. We love you.  Go to sleep.”

And because I’m a child of the 80s and watched one too many scary movies (you can read about that lovely period of my life here:  One, two….Freddy’s coming for you) I had a schizophrenic conversation with myself that went something like this: “Heather, what if there is a serial killer in this small mountain town, who noticed that you left your kids in a cabin next to yours….and what if???  You are a terrible mother, putting your kids at a huge risk like this.”  A moment later another voice would chime in: “Heather, this is a small adventure for the kids.  It’s a quiet mountain town.  The chances of a serial killer being here are slim to none. Pray for God’s protection and trust in the Lord.”

The “pray and trust in the Lord” side prevailed and all was completely well.  There was nothing to it.

But it got me thinking…what’s the deal with serial killers?

And then I thought a bit more deeply about it and a bunch of other questions surfaced as well….

Are serial killers a relic of the past or a current threat to my kids?

Haven’t serial killings gone down over the decades?

How have serial killers changed their methods over the years?

What types of victims do serial killers target?  How often do serial killers kill?

Why do they kill?

Are serial killers just waiting to kidnap our daughters from the local mall, grab them as they walk to school, or steal them from their comfortable beds?

What about girls from suburbia with doting/loving/protective parents (umm, like me and my husband), are they at risk?

How can I prepare my girls (and my son) for serial killers?  What can I tell them to do/not do, in order to protect them?  And not freak them out?

Oh and by the way, did any girls ever get away from serial killers?  What can we learn from them?

And while I’m at it (for some future posts) what are the other top threats and dangers that this demographic (young, teenage girls and young women) might come face to face with?

Before I get into the nitty gritty of my research, I have three stories to share with you.  I call these my “perhaps/perhaps not serial killer stories.”

(Mom, I’m so sorry if you are reading these for the first time….)

The first one occurred when I was only 22 years old, on an a trip to Europe as a part of a large student tour group.  I was alone in Rome one day when I was approached by an Italian man who invited me, in broken English, to join him for a coke. I politely declined and headed for the underground subway system.  Unfortunately, the Italian dude followed me into the subway (in a very sneeky, creepy manner) but I pretended I didn’t notice him following me.  When the subway pulled to a stop, I entered one of the cars right in front of me while he (sneakily) entered into the next car attached, but hid behind people so I wouldn’t know. I pulled a fast one on him — and at the very last moment — I quickly exited my car right before the door closed.  He was trapped in his car.  When he went past me, we both stared at each other.  His was a look of surprise and frustration, almost anger; mine was a smirk and a “ha ha” — while I laughed at him.  I’m so glad I was hyper-vigilant based on all of the 80s horror movies I watched growing up, but why the heck was he following me in the first place?

C’est La Vie, creepy European dude.

Another time, Erik and I went to a mall to shop, and while Erik was in a store, I decided to do some people watching; I was on the second floor, looking down at the ground floor. That’s when I noticed a man watching me, partially hidden behind a column.  Several minutes went by where it appeared that I must be completely alone at the mall.  Occasionally I glanced over the man.  He never stopped starting at me. There was something eerie about him and the way he was watching me; almost like he was targeting me.  When Erik came over to me I immediately looked over at him to see his reaction.  His eyes grew big, he ducked completely behind the pillar, and turned and left the mall in a hurry.

I Saw You, Creepy Mall Dude.

The last story occurred in PERFECT serial killer demographic form (more on that in a second).  First of all, this story takes place in CALIFORNIA in the 1990s.  As much as I love California, it has the largest number of victims of serial killers (source here). (Hello, there was even a MOVIE, set in the 1990’s, called Kalifornia, that took place in California, that dealt with…you guessed it….serial killings that occurred in California.)

So in my mid-twenties I flew out to visit one of my friends who lived in California named Marla (I actually interviewed her here) and we decided to drive up the famous Route 1— California’s beautiful coastline — doing some tent camping along the way.  Everything was going well until we ran out of camping fuel and had to stop at a K-Mart in Monterey, right off of Route 1.  We walked into the store and went directly to the camping aisle.

So there we were, two young girls, with little make-up on so we looked extra young, both of us attractive (if I do say so), standing in the camping aisle, looking at camping fuel, alone.

We were easy targets.

Out of nowhere a man in his 40s approached us and said “hey girls, I am new to the area and was wondering if you knew of a good camp-site or state park that I can go to.  I’m camping like you are, and I would love a recommendation.” Sensing a creeper, I told him, quite bluntly, “sir, you can go down to the Chamber of Commerce and get recommendations for state parks.”

He then proceeded to tell me that he already knew he could do that, but that he wanted to hear our opinion of where we had already gone, and where we were planning to go to, because he needed a good recommendation.

Ummm, no.

I told him of a State Park we had just visited (and had no plans of returning to) and he said thank you and left. Or so we thought.

Unfortunately, Creepy Kmart Dude did not in fact leave but followed us around the store, always staying just out of sight from us.  Marla and I furtively got into the check out line (always looking out for him), and at the last second he was right behind me in line (he came out of nowhere), so we pretended like we had to return the camping fuel, dashed all around the perimeter of the  store, and quickly left.

The last time I saw him he was standing in the middle of Kmart, turning in circles, looking for us.

We Tricked You, Creepy KMart Dude.

Were these three men serial killers?  Probably not.  But you never know. However, these three stories just confirmed to me that I always need to keep my head held high and be alert to my surrounding, and not put myself in foolish situations.

Now onto the questions I asked at the beginning of this post. I am a research nerd and love knowledge and information, so I will put a bunch of interesting research stats in the P.S. section if you are interested.

For the rest of you, I will briefly answer the above questions and then close with a couple of good stories.  After all, my blog’s theme is story-telling.

The Bottom line of Serial Killers today:

Serial killers are still a current threat, but a smaller one.  But before you relax in your easy chair and watch the new Netflix series about serial killers and think “well, that’s from the 80s,” just remember that approximately 50 of them are still out there at any given time, trolling for victims. Serial killings peaked in the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

The stat you need to remember is this: somewhere between 3,500 and 5000 persons are killed each year by a serial killer.  (Source: Serial Killers, Peter Vronsky)

But even if serial killings are less common, it seems Americans are still fascinated by them. I guess it’s because of the brutality and sadistic nature of their crimes.  Or maybe it raises up a primal fear in all of us of a worse case scenario happening to perhaps our own teen daughter as she rides her bike home after work or school one afternoon.  Americans like to be in control.  Serial killers make us all feel nervous and out of control.

As far as the victim profile of serial killers, let’s take a look at the girl in the movie the Silence of the Lambs, as she pretty much sums up both the demographic and the method serial killers use.  First, she was in a vulnerable situation (out walking alone at night), she got tricked by a scam of Buffalo Bill, and she was what he was looking for, specifically he was looking for a larger young lady, (although statistically larger-boned or bigger girls are less likely to be targeted).  So the movie got that pretty much right.

Sadly, prostitutes seem to be the number one target of serial killers. Other vulnerable demographics include runaways, hitchhikers, the homeless, and mentally ill.  Basically people that authorities won’t miss for awhile and/or that the killer feels “safe” to exterminate.

Vulnerable situations include, as mentioned, being out alone at night, kids outside with no adult around, hitchhiking (as touched on above), and just plain old super unlucky people who are in the wrong place at the wrong time.   And yes, they choose a wide variety of victims including men and boys and the elderly.  For more information on who they target and why, click here and here.

What about choosing kids?  Certainly, children can be the victims of these killers, but the reality is that the abduction and murder of children by stranger is a very rare crime (approximately 43-147 children are kidnapped by strangers every year).  Most kids who disappear are runaways and most return home. (source: Serial Killers by Peter Vronsky.)  If you teach your kids how to use their intuition and avoid tricky people (I will cover this in part II), you will help your child to be safe.

These killers will most likely not snatch your beautiful 12 year old daughter (or your freshman home from college) from their bed, as long as you lock your doors and windows (and as long as they were not targeted beforehand).  In all my research, if a serial killer broke into a home, it was usually through an unlocked door or window.  They also have preferred “hunting grounds” which are rarely private homes as the chances of being detected and engaged or killed by the residents or neighbors is exceptionally high.

As far as where they kidnap their victims, I would say mainly from public places, and yes, even the mall or just outside (like on the side of the road).  However, I would say your kids and mine are most likely fairly safe as long as they do certain things which I will outline in Part II, but most importantly not being tricked our lured by a bad guy.

Serial killers have changed over the decades in that they use social media a lot more and mass gun violence or gun killings seem to be the new “method” of serial murdering.  (here)

I can speak directly to this as years ago, in October of 2002, the Beltway Snipers paralyzed the greater DC metro area where I live (and in fact, several shootings took place just miles from our home).  I vividly recall passing FBI agents on the side of the road, toting huge assault rifles, inspecting vehicles, looking for the mysterious “white box truck,” while Erik and I nervously drove past.  These two modern day serial killers (John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo) basically paralyzed our entire area for weeks.  I was afraid to go to the store, sit on a bench, or put gas in my car. These two serial killers were later apprehended due to the quick thinking of a truck driver.

The question of why serial killers kill is a matter of much debate, but in a nutshell many believe the following factors could contribute: trauma/abuse/brain injury/social isolation as a child, mental illness, a personality disorder such as psychopathology, and I would add another: demonic possession or oppression.

And now to the one thing I hope you will remember after reading this post:

Most victims of serial killers were lured away by a ruse or a scam by the serial killer.  In fact, 65 percent of serial killers attracted their victims this way. (stat: here.) Many serial killers then took their victim away with their vehicle.

Ted Bundy was a prime example of a serial killers who lured or used a scam.  In addition to being very handsome, smart, and volunteering as a suicide hotline counselor (and a very good one at that, according to his friend Ann Rule who wrote a book about him), he was charming and friendly and caring and had “normal” relationships.  However, he had a super dark side.  If an opportunity presented itself and he saw the “right looking” young woman at the right time, he either a. pretended like he had a hurt arm and then asked these girls to help him with something or b. pretended to be a cop/security guard at a mall and lured girls that way, and then he committed the unspeakable, up to 100 plus times. (His exact victim count is unknown.)

There were at least three young women who did not become a victim of Ted Bundy.  How?   In April of 1974, when Ted Bundy was literally snatching young girls off of college campuses, there were two curious reports that came in.  One girl reported that she was approached by a young, handsome, neatly dressed man with his left arm in a cast who approached her in front of the school library.  He asked her to help him carry his books for him to his car.  She reported that as she approached his car, she noticed that that front passenger seat was missing.  For some reason that she could not explain, she felt suddenly afraid and placed the books on the hood of the car and hurried off, feeling embarrassed by her “irrational” fear.  The second young woman reported that Bundy asked her to help him start his car while he fiddled with the engine in the back (he drove a VW Bug, with the engine in the rear) but she, too, became fearful and suddenly left, saying she was in a hurry and she had to go.

Based on those two stories above, here is my first piece of advice for everyone out there:

If something feels off, it probably is.  It often takes a minute or two (or sometimes longer) for your conscious thought to catch up to what your subconscious is trying to tell you.  If you’re not sure about something, and you get that weird feeling, run.  Who cares what the other person may think of you.  It might just save your life.

(Gavin De Becker calls trusting your gut “the gift of fear” and writes two books about this, and one is oriented to protecting children and teens: here.)

Our kids and teens can also be tricked especially through social media.  If you don’t know what I’m talking about, google “To Catch a Predator” (or click herefor just one way that older men are trolling for your younger daughters.  It’s disgusting.

We all want to protect our girls from various threats and dangers, and while serial killings may be statistically less than they used to be, (and yes other threats may be more prevalent), it’s still good to know how you can avoid them.  I will also be looking for common threads between serial killers and many other dangers that face our daughters and sons today.  For example, I have already shown the connection between serial killers and sex trafficking.  Are there other connections between all of these threats?  If so, what are they? Stay tuned for future posts addressing other threats facing our daughters and sons, such as sex trafficking, gangs, bullying, etc.

In part II, I will tell you what you can do (or teach your kids) to reduce your chances of becoming a victim of a serial killer, and what we can learn from women who got away from them.

In closing, as I was debating writing a post about this topic, I was channel surfing one night when I caught the very end of the movie called The Lovely Bones about a fourteen year old girl who is lured by a serial killer into his underground bunker and murdered (her body was never found).  The part that got to me the most is when her mom finally went into her bedroom for the first time since she vanished.  Her mom looked around her bedroom, which was untouched since the day she had disappeared, and then tears welled up in her eyes.  She felt her daughter’s presence and said to her:

“I love you, Susie.”

I cannot even imagine what it must be like to lose a child to a serial murderer.

That’s when I decided to write this post, if only to educate myself and my kids.

The movie closes with the following lines:

When my mother came into my room, I realized that all this time I had been waiting for her. I had been waiting so long. I was afraid she wouldn’t come.  Nobody notices when you leave.  I mean, really leave, when you choose to go.  At best, you might feel a whisper, or a wave of a whisper, undulating down.

My name is Salmon, like the fish. First name: Susie. I was fourteen years old when I was murdered on December 6, 1973.

I was here for a moment, and then I was gone.

I wish you all a long and happy life.

To read Part II in this series: The Top Ten Ways we can protect our kids from serial killers and other bad guys — Part II

To read Part III in this series: The Five Ways to Survive a Serial Killer (part III – protecting our kids)

P.S for all the research nerds, and those who are secretly fascinated with this subject, here are some more interesting serial killers stats:

  • A serial killer may be on the loose in New York City as we speak (click here.)  Also, the person or people responsible for the recent deaths of six women in Ohio remain at large (read the story here).
  • Concerning the number of victims: there are more than 185,000 unsolved homicides committed since 1980.  I can almost bet that a significant number of those homicides were the work of serial killers.  So between that and the fact that known serial killers do not always admit to all of their victims, and that many of them have never been caught, the stats, in my view, are off.
  • Women accounted for 70 percent of the 1,398 known victims of serial killers since 1985. By comparison, women represented only 22 percent of total homicide victims. (please see this article).
  • U.S. serial murder cases with prostitute victims accounted for 32% and/or 35% of all U.S. serial murder cases involving female victims only, 1970-2009, according to these sources: here  and here.
  • And as for the age that they target, the average age of a serial killers victims was 34 years, with the median age was 29 years and mode being 22 years. (here)
  • After peaking at age 29, the chances of being murdered by a serial killer dramatically decrease in one’s 30s, 40s, and 50s. (source here)
  • Serial killers sometimes choose a wide variety of victims.  It’s hard to completely peg the victims of serial killers, as sometimes serial killers choose unique demographics, such as a straight serial killer choosing gay men as his victims, or hospital-staff-turned-serial-killers choosing elderly patients. And yes, there are women serial killers too.
  • And yes, they sometimes target men and boys.  There were many young men that died at the hands of John Wayne Gacy and others.  Again, these boys were out walking alone at night and/or lured because Gacy pretended to be a police officer or wanted to hire them for a job.  He tricked a lot of young men in different ways. Male victims tend to be young men either hitchhiking or seeking work. (To read about this, click here for about 40 different serial killers who targeted men or boys.)
  • However, in the course of doing research I found this: the most common circumstance surrounding serial murders in the U.S., however is a home invasion. Roughly 1,500 Americans have been killed by a serial killer during a home invasion since 1900. (source here). However, in a book I read called Serial Killers – The Method and Madness of Monsters by Peter Vronsky, only 10 percent of serial killers invaded their victims homes (page 307).
  • There were cases of kids walking to school, or going to the mall, or just outside riding a bike or walking to the store, who just disappeared and were later murdered by a serial killer.  In fact, in my local area, they just closed a 40 year old case where two little girls walked to the mall in the mid 70s and were never seen again. (you can read about the Lyon sisters here).
  • There are several theories as to the decline in serial killings but it boils down to better police work, technological advances, they-can’t-get-away-with-it-as much-as-they-used-to (due to Internet and surveillance cameras), lack of the celebrity status and air time serial killers used to receive.
  • There are three theories of why serial killers kill: some type of childhood abuse or neglect, mental illness or personality disorder (such as sociopath, psychopath) and brain injury (source here.) In my research, it also seemed to extensive bed wetting, cruelty to animals, being bullied or excluded by other kids, etc. that were factors to them becoming future serial killers.
  • After the serial killer has tricked and distracted his victim, oftentimes he will quickly smash them over the head with a heavy object. Once they are unconscious, they are moved to another location.
  • Serial killers are generally thought to be very approachable and friendly and are able to mimic decent and kind human behavior.  Most of them don’t “look” or “act” like a killer.  They are charming, handsome, community leaders, and suicide hotline volunteers.  They can live next door to us and we’d never know.
  • An example of serial killers who targeted: there were serial killer cousins who would troll Florida’s coastline looking for women sunbathing on a beach all alone.  They would disable her car in some way and then patiently wait.  When the woman came back to her car and it wouldn’t start, there the sadistic cousins would be, being super nice, and offering her a ride. If the woman took their offer for a free ride, it ended up being the last ride of her life.  (To read more about David Gore and Fred Waterfield, click here.)
  • The source for the first point about serial killings being statistically less came from the FBI’s report Serial Murder: Pathways for Investigations and Radford University/FGCU Serial Killer Database. Updated 9/4/2016.
  • Some serial killers pretended to be men in authority.  David Allan Gore used his auxiliary sheriff’s badge to trick girls into obeying him. (see source above.) And finally, John Wayne Gacy and the Hillside Stranglers also used a police badge, among many others.

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Mostly penis extenders just have single loophole or strap, which makes it hassle-free for the penis to escape during using.

Gadgets with single loop or band can not provide the expected outcomes. With the silicone tubes, the penis stays in a better placement and also the stress is kept appropriately. These features make the Quick Extender Pro the very best tool to get maximum gains. The gadget holds three features that make it stick out; the period of use, setting accuracy as well as level of tension. The DSS system of Quick Extender Pro let’s the user wear the device for hrs without any discomfort and the settings will be preserved much more strictly, bring about faster and far better outcomes.

Phallosan Specialty

In recent decades, penis enlargement has gotten so much impulse and also instead of the pills, supplements, lotions and workout, the something that has actually shown visible outcomes are; penis tools. And Phallosan specialty is among them. Phallosan specialty is a penis enhancement gadget that makes use of grip to enlarge the penis. This FDA authorized product was designed and examined in Germany. The device services a progressive drawing approach that presses the penile cells to tear and them fix themselves. In the process of destruction and recreation, the cells break as well as reform causing enlargement of your penis. This method has actually been examined medically before it was introduced in the penis enlargement industry.

How does it function?

With Phallosan Strong suit, you can boost the length safely and also properly. The tool contains a positive cap which enwraps the penis within an impermeable sleeve that functions similar to condom. A band is then linked around the upper legs or waist which applies progressive yet continual pressure to the penis. Over time the shafts of the penis expand longer as well as larger.

Stats reveal that guys who wore this device for 7 hours a day for 6 months saw 1 inch boost in their penis length. As well as the outcomes are perpetual. The most effective part of using this tool is that it has no adverse effects if you follow the supplier’s instructions correctly.

Dimension Genes

One of the famous as well as effective penis extenders. It is made of plastic and also steel. The base has plastic thrust ring which is made to pass the penis with it. Unique poles are connected directly to the ring. The readjusting nuts are connected with expansion cables with spring device. A loop or band is placed on the poles and also it is used to fix the placement of penis in the enhancement device. As an optional tools, it might include ribbons or extra cellular linings so that the wearer can conveniently use it, also as an extra collection of expansion cables for even more precise length and size adjustment.

Exactly how is it much better than others?
Unlike the various other grip tools, the rod extenders in Dimension Genetics make a solid and stable traction. In spite of following the easy concept of procedure. This penis enlarger is very reliable, as the constant grip is executed on the cells of penis, making it possible for the excitement of cell division as well as helping the cells to expand. Users of Size Genetics have actually validated the excellent restorative results. They have actually also validated that it not just enhances the size as well as girth but also changes the curvature of your penis.
Guy that assume their penises are tiny are simply overthinking. The ordinary penis size is 3 to 5 inches or optimal 13 centimeters and also the size is 13-18 centimeters when it is erected. If you believe your penis dimension is lesser than this you can utilize these recommended penis extenders for finest outcomes. You should use them for a minimum of 6 months as well as 7 hrs a day to obtain optimal gains as well as far better results in much shorter time.

Another penis extending workout that you can do is the German stretch. This is done by extending your penis head up as well as down using only your 2 index fingers. Ensure that you do this for around 10 secs and then repeat for an additional ten seconds.

There are likewise penis extending techniques that focus on penile augmentation through using penis pumps. Penis augmentation pumps function by sending blood right into the penis head when it is erect. The blood increase in the penis head will ultimately create it to expand bigger. While these penis pumps have been commonly made use of for many years, even more experts are currently recommending using all-natural enhancement approaches like the ones stated over.

We see ads for penis enhancement almost everywhere, as well as a lot of us feel lured by the unproven promises claiming to increase the penis size. A myriad of tablets, pumps, exercises, weights and surgical treatments assert to boost the width as well as size of your penis. Still, there’s little to no scientific assistance for these nonsurgical methods to enhance the penis. And penis surgery is never supported by any trustworthy clinical organization for totally aesthetic factors. Several pills as well as approaches you see marketed are useless and sometimes they can also damage your penis.

These penis augmentation techniques may also work much better than the penis stretching devices that you may be currently utilizing. You might also be shocked at how much bigger you can get before you also start to use a dimension to your shorts! If you wish to raise your penile size as well as girth without having to undergo surgical treatment, after that you need to experiment with a few of the enhancement approaches pointed out over. They are verified to work for numerous males.

One of one of the most common penis enhancement methods that men make use of entails using grip tools. Traction devices function by applying continuous stress to the body organ. When this continuous stress is used, the body responds by generating the lubrication that is required for proper growth. This lubrication assists the tissues in the penis expand as well as multiply. Traction devices have actually remained in usage for decades. There are also numerous guys who speak highly of their efficiency in enhancing their penis dimension.

There is one downside with grip tools – they can be quite painful. You can either take some discomfort medications or you can try out other augmentation approaches like the ones stated over. Several of the creams and lotions that you can purchase from your local drug shop may even suffice without you needing to put in excessive initiative. Just remember that if something sounds like it might be too uncomfortable for you, then it probably is.

One prominent penis extending workout that you can utilize by yourself is the telling. Jelqing is a really reliable technique that works by working out the penis to compel it to expand in length and density. Lots of males have attempted and speak highly of this exercise, which includes erectile tissue being extended to the point where it tears as well as the resulting cells accumulation is utilized to assist tone the body organ. If you intend to experience far better lead to the room, make sure to stick to this straightforward penis augmentation workout regimen.

A penis extension is a method of including length to your penis that entails making use of an extender (a.k.a. dick ring, extender support, or grip device) held in between your legs as well as your scrotum. It uses the concept of grip, which is used in stockings to extend or slim your waistline. What’s more, penis sleeves work by extending the ligaments connecting your penis to your pubic bone. By stretching those tissues, you can compel more blood right into your penile chambers as well as raise your erections. Right here’s how it works:

The penis expansion procedure starts with your penis sheath. A penis sleeve is simply an item of fabric with a thin Velcro backing and elastic on the top. Loosely tie one end of the penis sleeve around your scrotum. That’s the location where your penis will certainly be stretched – the much more well the penis sleeve navigates your scrotum, the longer as well as larger the “bend” becomes. Keep your penis hooded during this moment; it’s ideal to be partly covered while in grip.

Next, the penis extension starts with girth. Your penis’s skin is a hard cells, with the ability of standing up to a lot of pulling and distorting, specifically if you subject it to a great deal of rubbing. When your penis has actually been extended taut, it’s time to move onto the girth. To do this, slide a good-sized round (regarding twice as huge as your penis is normally) into your penis. Be careful not to obtain the sphere too big; if it obtains also loosened, it might remove circulation.

You can use a penis extender to help with enhancing girth: lots of extenders have unique handles which allow you to slip them under clothes for a quick boost of girth, or you can use your day-to-day fighters. A good one must have about four inches of girth to it, so be ready for a bit of a workout before attempting this technique! Several penis size fanatics says Dr. David Dayton (a leading physician in the penis enhancement area) advises making use of a penis extender of as much as six inches in length.

Next comes the penile sleeve, which is just a piece of cloth or comparable product that wraps around your whole penis, offering a buffer zone for girth and also a limited wrap around the head to assist with add-on. Sleeves can can be found in a selection of materials and designs, including velour, soft, and also stretchy. My personal choice is the stretchy selection; they supply a super comfy fit as well as are remarkably comfy total. The cloth ones tend to slip down throughout several weeks, creating an unclean looking member.

If you’re trying to find an extra irreversible option, you can acquire penis sleeves. They can be found in 2 basic styles: sticky (which is where the penis gets adhered to the sleeve) and also nonstick. If you uncommitted regarding showing your sleeve off, sticky variations are fine, but if you’re seeking a much more all-natural look, I recommend going with the nons sticky ones. As a result of the nature of the product, you can get made use of to using it almost daily. Some people report that they can also choose hrs at a time with no discomfort. Naturally, the option is truly as much as you, and what is more crucial to you: enhancing your sex-related stamina or sensation great regarding your manhood?

Lastly is the penis enlargement surgical treatment path. This involves cutting into your penis and also drawing it out by the origin, allegedly enhancing the penis in length and also girth. Numerous reliable physicians have actually carried out these procedures, the overall treatment is extremely dangerous and not very effective. The major problem with the procedure is that after it’s done, there is a time period where you need to be on pain killers to avoid any infections from occurring. For me, this was not a choice I was willing to take.

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Meet the Agents 2015

Push to Publish 2015

Meet the Agents Coming to Push to Publish

Whether you are an established writer or just getting started, this one-day workshop will provide valuable resources you can use to get your work in print and online.

Meet the agents joining us for the 2015 Push to Publish conference on October 10, 2015!

 Jordy Albert is a Literary Agent and co-founder of The Booker Albert Literary Agency. She is looking for stories that sink their teeth in, leave the reader wanting more, and gives her all the feels. She loves books that make her laugh out loud, cry, or even want to throw the book! Jordy is interested in fun, witty Middle Grade. Contemporary or action/adventure (think awesome 80s movies), YA contemporary romance, Sci-fi, fantasy and thriller/suspense – MUST have romance, and more! Also of interest are smart, sexy contemporary romances that leave her breathless, where the chemistry between the characters sizzles right off the pages. She is on the lookout for Historical Romances (she has a soft spot for a fantastic Regency). Jordy is a sucker for a happy ending. She is always looking for strong, intelligent characters (snarky, but likable). Jordy loves an awesome kick butt hero/heroine, especially when they have to work their way out of a tight spot.

Please note: that while it isn’t necessarily a deal breaker, Jordy tends to shy away from novels with trigger topics, such as suicide and any type of abuse.

Sheree Bykofsky, AAR, represents over 100 book authors in all areas of adult non-fiction as well as literary and commercial fiction. Among Sheree’s nonfiction clients are Jane Eldershaw, Bill Walsh, Margo Perin, Albert Ellis, John Carpenter (first millionaire on “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?”), Bill Baker (President of Channel 13, PBS in NYC), Supermodel Roshumba, and Richard Roeper (of Ebert and Roeper). In the area of fiction, Sheree’s clients include Donna Anders and Leslie Rule. Sheree is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Publishing at New York University and teaches at SEAK’s conferences for doctors and lawyers. Sheree is very proud to represent her latest author, Philadelphia Stories‘ essay editor Julia MacDonnell, author of MIMI MALLOY AT LAST (Picador), whom she met at Push to Publish!

Sheree represents literary and commercial fiction. Her nonfiction specialties include popular reference, business, health, psychology, poker, spirituality, self-help, humor, cookbooks, pop culture, biography, women’s issues, decorating & crafts, music, and much more.

Adriana Dominguez has over 15 years of experience in publishing, most recently as Executive Editor at HarperCollins Children’s Books, where she managed the children’s division of the Latino imprint, Rayo. Prior to that, she was Children’s Reviews Editor at Criticas magazine, published by Library Journal. She is a member of the Brooklyn Literary Council that organizes the Brooklyn Book Festival, and one of the founders of the Comadres and Compadres Writers Conference in New York City. Adriana joined Full Circle in 2009, and is based on the East Coast.

Adriana is interested in children’s picture books, middle grade novels, and literary young adult novels. On the adult side, she is looking for literary and women’s works of fiction that feature characters with unique voices telling unforgettable stories. In the area of non-fiction, she seeks pop culture, and how-to titles geared toward women of all ages, written by authors with rock-solid platforms. Adriana welcomes submissions that offer diverse points of view.

Please note: Adriana is not accepting short stories, poetry, romance, thrillers, mysteries, science fiction, fantasy, dystopian, paranormal, or Spanish language only submissions.

Marie Lamba ( is author of the picture book Green, Green (Farrar Straus Giroux, ’17), and the young adult novels What I Meant… (Random House), Over My Head, and Drawn. Her work appears in the short story anthology Liar Liar (Mendacity Press), the anthology Call Me Okaasan: Adventures in Multicultural Mothering (Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing), and her articles are in more than 100 publications including national magazines such as Writer’s Digest and Garden Design. She has worked as an editor, an award-winning public relations writer, and a book publicist, has taught classes on novel writing and on author promotion, and belongs to The Liars Club. Marie is also an Associate Literary Agent at the Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency in NYC (, where she represents picture book writers and illustrators, middle grade, YA and adult fiction, plus memoir.

Marie is currently looking for young adult and middle grade fiction, along with general and women’s fiction and some memoir.  She is open to submissions from picture book authors or illustrators who are already established, or whose work she has requested through conferences.  Overall, books that are moving and/or hilarious are especially welcome.

 Please note: she is NOT interested in genre science fiction or high fantasy (though she is open to speculative elements and loves a good ghost story), category romance (though romantic elements are welcomed), non-fiction, or in books that feature graphic violence.

Jennifer Mishler is an avid reader and has always wanted to be involved with books . To her, nothing is better than falling in love with strong characters and getting lost in an interesting plot. Jennifer looks for dark humor, romance, and world building when reading manuscripts. Her favorite stories are The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly and The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet. Jennifer enjoys reading strong, interesting characters who are made up of shades of gray. Her biggest pet peeves for writing include: weak dialogue, info dumping, and an imbalance of showing vs. telling.

Please note: Jennifer is no longer accepting paranormal, sci-fi submissions. She is looking for YA Thrillers, YA Contemporary Romance, and New Adult.

Gina Panettieri is President of Talcott Notch Literary Services, a 5-member boutique agency representing a full range of fiction and nonfiction for adults and children. A 25-year veteran of the publishing industry, she’s placed hundreds of books with publishers such as Berkley, McGraw-Hill, Wiley, Macmillan, and Adams Media. The agency website is

Gina is seeking edgy, darker Young Adult, adventurous or humorous Middle-Grade fiction, all genres of adult fiction, and nonfiction genres like business/career/investing, cookbooks, crafts, self-help, memoir, travel, popular science, history, true crime and gift books. She is also always on the hunt for projects for her agency colleagues, and has brought home a number of projects from conferences and contests that have been signed and sold that way.

A literary agent with the Sarah Jane Freymann Literary Agency, Katharine Sands has worked with a varied list of authors who publish a diverse array of books. Highlights include Spiritual Pregnancy: Nine Months that Change Your Life Before You Give Birth by Dr. Shawn Tassone and Dr. Kathryn Landherr; Loglines by Lane Shefter Bishop; Talk to Strangers: How Everyday Random Encounters Can Expand Your Business, Career, Income and Life by David Topus; The New Rules of Attraction: How to Get Him, Keep Him and Make Him Beg for More by Arden Leigh; Stand Up for Yourself: Resolve Workplace Crises Before You Quit, Get Axed or Sue the Bastards by Donna Ballman; Health and Beauty Bullet Points with Dr. Oz guest, Dr. Pina Loguidice; Dating the Devil (producer: Vast Entertainment) by Lia Romeo; XTC: SongStories; Chasing Zebras: THE Unofficial Guide to House, MD by Barbara Barnett of Let’s Talk TV; CityTripping: a Guide for Foodies, Fashionistas and the Generally Style-Obsessed; Writers on Directors; Ford model Helen Lee’s The Tao of Beauty; Elvis and You: Your Guide to the Pleasures of Being an Elvis Fan; New York: Songs of the City; Taxpertise: Dirty Little Secrets the  IRS Doesn’t Want You to Know; The SAT Word Slam, Divorce After 50; Trust Your Gut; Make Up, Don’t Break Up with Oprah guest Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil to name a few. She is the agent provocateur of Making the Perfect Pitch: How to Catch a Literary Agent’s Eye, a collection of pitching wisdom from leading literary agents.

Actively building her client list, she likes books that have a clear benefit for readers’ lives in categories of food, travel, lifestyle, home arts, beauty, wisdom, relationships, parenting, and fresh looks which might be at issues, life challenges or popular culture. She is also looking for compelling reads in fiction, memoir and femoir, she likes to be transported to a world rarely or newly observed; for fiction, she wants to be compelled and propelled.

Eric Smith is an author, blogger, and literary agent with P.S. Literary, happily living in Philadelphia. An author of Young Adult fiction and humor, his books have been translated into six languages. Before becoming an agent, he spent several years at a wonderful publisher, Quirk Books, where he handles marketing for many bestselling titles. He can be found writing for places like BookRiot, Barnes & Noble, Paste Magazine, and The Huffington Post. Locally, he’s the co-founder of Geekadelphia and the Philadelphia Geek Awards.

Eric Smith is an associate literary agent at P.S. Literary, with a love for young adult books, sci-fi, fantasy, and literary fiction.

The Rumpus Interview with Julie MacDonnell

Push to Publish 2015

The countdown has begun! As attendees anxiously await the 2015 Push to Publish conference to be held October 10 at Rosemont College, now is the time to start thinking about your writing and what questions you may want to ask at the conference. What do you want to gain from the conference? What is the most important question you want to ask?

Author, speed date participant, and panelist, Julie MacDonnell, was interviewed by Steve Almond from The Rumpus. The article features a Q&A session with Julie and talks about her experience as a writer and author. If you are interested in writing or teaching writing, check out the interview now by clicking here!

Julia MacDonnell’s No Time To Be A Good Girl

Push to Publish 2015

I’d always written because I had stories I wanted to tell and I wanted, however stubbornly or egotistically, to tell them my way. – Julia MacDonnell

18 days and counting until this years Push to Publish conference! It isn’t too late to register, just click the link provided, to be able to participate in a great experience where you can gain valuable information for a career in the literary world!

Among the conference attendees is published author Julia MacDonnell who will be a nonfiction Speed Date author as well as a panelist for Marketing for Published Authors Panel. MacDonnell’s latest book, Mimi Mallory, At Last! has  been released in paperback format March of this year. For more information about Julia and her books, click here.

Also, check out this fun and interesting article Julie has written about her journey as a writer to get her works published. The article can be found on The Artist Unleashed, a blog hosted by Jessica Bell. Check it out now – No Time To Be A Good Girl.

Pitch Tips from Agent Katharine Sands

With only a few weeks left until this year’s Push to Publish conference, it’s time to start prepping for your perfect pitch. Many of you are facing the same difficult questions: How do I stand out from the crowd? How do I best represent my work? Literary agent Katharine Sands will be offering a one-day workshop the Friday before Push to Publish to help answer these questions (Click here to register for her workshop), as well as joining other agents and editors to participate in the Saturday conference’s “speed date” session. Below, Katharine offers some helpful tips on how to craft your pitch.

3 Key questions to ask an agent:

  1. Does my book idea feel fresh enough? If yes, what in particular do you like? If no, what seems too generic?
  2. What is my most interesting point? Which area needs the most work? What would make this stand out?
  3. What was the first red flag, or reason that would prevent you from wanting to read—and represent—me?

Your pitch will succeed if you:

  1. Use the pitch to deliver enough of the flavor of the book to whet the reader’s appetite for more.
  2. Show what we can learn from you about how to handle this life problem or challenge. Tell us: What do I do differently after I read your book, what could I not figure out without you? Show how much texture, how much scope there is to the subject. What are three quick tips or hints of the “practical and prescriptive” advice to come?
  3. Speak about a topic or nonfiction subject or memoir showcasing the groundbreaking, or new, focus you can encapsulate and state clearly.
  4. Keep calm and carry on even—if it appears the agent is getting glassy eyed, eyeing the bar, or squirming as if her buttock or her foot has fallen asleep.

Your pitch will fail if you:

  1. Don’t leave home with a “money shot,” a clear, core point about why this book will find readers.
  2. Ramble, or use many prefaces or qualifiers.
  3. Rely on reviews or references from gurus, editor feedback, or spousal support.


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Latin America’s legal and fiscal environment for Philanthropy and Private Social Investment: a preliminary view of Colombia

By the turn of the century a new type of philanthropy emerged in Latin America, one that is more organized and encompassing a diversity of actors, which has increased the promotion and channeling of resources and donations. There is a tradition of philanthropy from the private and corporate sector in the region, and in the last decade it has been increasing.

One of the main challenges for the sector in Latin America is strengthening the role of donors — these being foundations, individuals and private social investors. In an effort to contribute to do so, WINGS is working on developing country profiles with basic information on the legal and fiscal environment for philanthropy and private social investment in the region. The focus is on the giving end.

suarez_208WINGS has started to collect data from four member countries: Colombia, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina. We asked Carolina Suarez from the Association of Corporate Foundations in Colombia (AFE) to give a brief overview of the legal status of the sector there, and the country’s current legal environment.

Carolina Suarez: Non-profit organizations (NPOs) are legally recognized in the Colombian Constitution and the Civil Code, which establishes a regulatory framework. This framework covers associations and foundations. In Colombia there are no legal types of foundations. They are understood as legal entities created by the will of a person or group of persons.

In fiscal terms, the Special Tax Regime in Colombia provides the benefit of the tax deduction for donations to NPOs. In some cases, the deduction exceeds the 100% benefit when donations are made in favor of institutions engaged in science and technology or sports. Currently, a new tax reform is under discussion. AFE presented some recommendations in order to strengthen the sector and to ensure that those, who get tax benefits, effectively respond to their social purpose. The main recommendations are:

  • Any regulation of the NPOs should take into account the spirit of the Constitution of Colombia that seeks to safeguard the activities and resources allocated for activities of social interest and public utility.
  • It is necessary a simplification of the tax system applicable to NPOs and to have any criteria to ensure the reasonableness of payroll costs, consulting and representation expenses. The general interest and public benefit of NPOs should be consistent with their structure and nature.
  • NPO can engage in commercial activities, as long as they are used as mechanism to ensure the sustainability of the entity.
  • The control over NPOs should be strengthened. Those NPOs that not meet their objectives or do not meet certain legal requirements to obtain the tax benefits should be subject to full taxation.
  • It is necessary to define specific financial and accounting laws to NPOs to strengthen transparency and legitimacy.
  • All NPOs should have a Code of Good Governance that evidences the commitment of the founders and senior management to pursuit general interest.
  • It is necessary to have authorities expert in the inspection and oversight of NPOs.
  • Finally, we also recommend the possibility to establish a regulation for establishing limited life Foundations.

More WINGS interviews here.

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• Comprehensive Harmony: Thome Fang’s Philosophy
    with Chenyang Li, Fan He, and Lili Zhang and Chenyang Li
    Global Scholars Publications. 2018.
    A stuyd of the philosophy of the Chinese philosopher Thome Fang 方东美。
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    Xunzi on The Origin of Goodness: A New Interpretation
    Journal of Chinese Philosophy 38 (5): 46-63. 2011.
    This essay explores a seeming mystery in the philosophy of Xunzi (荀子310-238 BCE), namely how goodness could have emerged in a world of people with only a bad human nature. I will examine existing interpretations and present a new reading of Xunzi. My purpose is to reconstruct a coherent view in Xunzi‟s philosophy as presented in the book of the Xunzi rather than defend the truth of his claims regarding human history.
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    Harmony in Chinese Thought: A Philosophical Introduction (edited book)
    with Sai Hang Kwok and Dascha Düring
    Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. 2021.
    He (和), or harmony, has traditionally been a central concept in Chinese thought, and to this day continues to shape the way in which people in China and East Asia think about ethics and politics. Yet, there is no systematic and comprehensive introduction of harmony as has been variously articulated in different Chinese schools. This edited volume aims to fill this gap. The individual contributions elaborate the conceptions of harmony as these were exemplified in central Chinese schools of though…Read more
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    Moral Cultivation and Confucian Character: Engaging Joel J. Kupperman (edited book)
    with Peimin Ni
    State University of New York Press. 2014.
    In this volume, leading scholars in Asian and comparative philosophy take the work of Joel J. Kupperman as a point of departure to consider new perspectives on Confucian ethics. Kupperman is one of the few eminent Western philosophers to have integrated Asian philosophical traditions into his thought, developing a character-based ethics synthesizing Western, Chinese, and Indian philosophies. With their focus on Confucian ethics, contributors respond, expand, and engage in critical dialogue with …Read more
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    Beyond Liberal Democracy: A Debate on Democracy and Confucian Meritocracy
    with Fred Dallmayr, Sor-Hoon Tan, and Daniel A. Bell
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A Day of Wonders (Cochlear Implant activation)

Tuesday, July 31st, I woke up to this beautiful site:

Tulips from my hubby! What a wonderful surprise!!

I had an appointment with Dr. Kaylie to check my incision at 1pm, and then I saw the audiologist immediately afterward.

Dr. Kaylie was pleased that I didn’t have as much pain or vertigo with this surgery.  The incision looked great, and all was a go for activation….well, to get my processor.  Dr. Kaylie already checked to make sure the Implant was working when I was in surgery, so that wasn’t a worry.  The implant was already working, but I couldn’t hear anything without the processor.  It was time to get the processor.  So off to see Sara, my audiologist.

It was very interesting to have the processor hooked up.  At first I just heard a series of beeps, (that’s what I was supposed to hear).  She was determining the volume each frequency should be. Then I was able to hear speech, and when I first heard her talk I busted out laughing!  She sounded like a cartoon, then I heard Stuart speak, and he sounded like a cartoon…heck, I sounded like a cartoon.  I kept giggling every time someone spoke. Everyone still sounds cartoonish.  A very silly cartoon, like on Rodger Rabbit.  It’s amusing but also quite difficult.  Sara reassured me that all of her patients tell her that it gets better, but everyone is different.  My brain has to be trained to hear a different way.  Now I’m not hearing as a normal person, I’m hearing by having my auditory nerve stimulated.  That kind of blows my mind. (I know my hearing will get better and better as time goes on, but I also know I may never hear like normal ears hear any longer.)

You would not believe how much stuff I got with my processors. Two HUGE boxes full of stuff.

These are the boxes all the parts came in. The coffee cup is in the picture to show scale. It’s a regular sized coffee mug.
This is some of the pieces for the Harmony processor. Yes lot’s of extra stuff. I’m so confused by how I’m going to organize all of this stuff….just look there’s even more in the next box…and this doesn’t include things I’m using, like the processor, and the battery chargers…ect.
This is some of the items that came with the Neptune processor. This is the processor that can be waterproof, and it clips on instead of going behind the ear….but all this stuff, I have to figure a way to organize it, and understand it all. : )

I was joking in the last picture, I was shown what everything did, I just need to work with everything to make sure I understand how it works without anyone telling me, or me having to look it up.  Especially all the connections to hook the processor straight up to the iPod, or things like that.  The different ear hooks for different things with the Harmony.  All the accessories just to make it different looking and some to clip the Neptune on to me, like an arm band and a lanyard…ect.
I have a drying box to keep the processors free of dampness.  Each processor came with one, but I like one better than the other.  There are different carrying cases, but neither will help organize all the pieces.  I feel like I got some very useful items, some fun items, and some useless items.  But it’s been like Christmas for a couple of days just playing around with all the pieces and figuring out how to wear them.

Here’s some photos of me with my CI hooked up with the different processors :

Me with the Harmony processor on….I was playing around with the different colored pieces you can snap on to it. The part that hooks to my head….by a magnet…that’s green, I have that in white, black, red, brown, and light brown….and of course lime green. Where the blue is, I have some funky snap on parts there, they are all silly – stars, rockets, rainbows…ect. Or I don’t have to wear one and it will be a light brownish beige.
This is the Harmony from the side. I have the larger battery on the processor in this photo, so the back part (where the blue is snapped on) is longer than it is with the smaller battery. Of course the larger battery last longer than the shorter one….about 4-5 hours longer I think.
This is me with the Neptune on. I just clipped it to my shirt to show what it looks like. When it is waterproof, it’s actually smaller (you take the controller off, so you can’t change the volume or anything when you are swimming, but who would have time?)
Please excuse the way I look. No makeup, in a sloppy t-shirt…and taking photos of myself. How atrocious! haha

So there you have it.  Me and my Cochlear Implant with the 2 processors I picked out.

Remember, picking out a processor is a very personal thing.  I would never say mine is the best, if you are getting a cochlear implant, do as I did, read up as much as you can on all the ones available, then decide which one will fit in you the best.

Also.  Everyone has different experiences with their CI.  I’m hearing words, some people do not hear words when it is first turned on.  Others hear words that are much clearer than what I am hearing.  Some of it depends on how long you have been deaf, I don’t know the other factors…I just know we are different.  So don’t think my experience is the same experience you will have.

The wonders continue!

OH….I did hear my cat purr last night, and it sounded like purring!  I was thrilled!  The one sound I’ve had a hard time getting used to is my own breath.  I feel that’s strange….hopefully I’ll get used to it soon.  Breathing shouldn’t be this loud….should it?  I’m sure it’s something that will end up just going into the background.  I remember when I got my hearing aids the sound of my hair brushing against them drove me crazy….later I didn’t even notice it.

10 thoughts on “A Day of Wonders (Cochlear Implant activation)

  1. This is AMAZING!!!!! I am so happy for you and of course, it will get better with time. Imagine, hearing purring again, or your own breath. I am absolutely filled with joy from this post. You deserve this and MORE!!! Congratulations, I am so happy for you. p.s. the yellow flowers from hubby, seriously nice touch. Well done! Love, Laurie

  2. Wendy,

    What exclusive news! It’s just the beginning to your new hearing world. Just the fact you are able to hear and understand words is amazing! Clarity will improve as your brain is retrained. I love your hubby’s comment about “Tweety Bird and Porky Pig”…that’s so sweet!

    I certainly would believe background noise will be eliminated as time goes on. If you start feeling tired quickly, it’s most likely related to the amount of information your brain is trying to process. Sound, when it’s both voice and all the background noise can be extremely overwhelming. At this time your brain probably doesn’t have any filters, to filter out and eliminate hearing every noise you hear. Get plenty of rest and sleep.

    It’s good that you are breathing! Thank goodness for that! Most of us can’t hear ourselves breathing, but it’s been so long since you’ve heard anything … what amazing sounds and purring…is perfect! At least you can identify the purr versus cartoon sounds. Now I know if I pick up the telephone and there is a heavy breather on the line … we’ll all know it is you! lol

    You have such a delicate and dazzling smile and did a great job at taking your own photos. Tweety Bird and Porky Pig must have been busy! lol

    I love the eye-catching and Fashionable hardware. Wear those bright colors, it’s appealing and fun! You’ve made this a wonderful day for me! I’m so delighted to read your post and see your pictures.

    I was overwhelmed at looking all the stuff you were given. That alone would take a year to get through, so you’re ”moving right along” as Kermit the Frog would say.

    Get plenty of sleep and it will all come naturally in a short time.

    Take care and stay safe,

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