The Eclectic Company: NNO in My City

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Sunday, August 12, 2012

NNO in My City

NNO, National Night Out, is held each August in our church parking lot. It's a block party, sponsored cooperatively by law enforcement and community, with a purpose.

We didn't have the butcher, the baker, or the candlestick maker, but we DID HAVE:

The mayor,
(Yes, he really IS that young.)

The Sheriff,

The Chief of Police,

Several Canine Cops,

And Rosco P. Rafter, our baseball team mascot.

Activities included:

Making photo ID's for kids,

Law enforcement vehicle "tours,"

(Complete with stuffed animals for the kids)

An obstacle course sponsored by the YMCA,

Face Painting and Removable Tattoos,

Potluck Picnic,

And lots of fellowship.

We found shade wherever we could.

Some of us don't always enjoy having our picture taken for Keetha's blog.

The balloon hats, made by this magician,

Went off with a bang - - -
literally in this case as I managed to catch the hat mid explosion.

Joining Unknown Mami
For Sundays in my City.

My city is Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

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17 comments:

Actingbalanced said...: Looks like you had a blast! And yes... your mayor looks really young!; August 12, 2012 at 3:29 AM
Unknown said...: I remember reading about this post last year (Wow, has it been that long?) and thinking I wish we had something like it here. Unfortunately that is about as far as it has gone, hopefully by the time you post your next annual instalment of such a great event, I will have been involved in something similar!

Oh and great capture of the balloon popping!; August 12, 2012 at 6:17 AM
nancygrayce said...: I feel sure you had a hat! :) That is a great thing and looks like everyone works together in your city!; August 12, 2012 at 6:23 AM
Claudya Martinez said...: I love that the mayor is so young.; August 12, 2012 at 12:18 PM
Vidya Sury said...: That sounds like such fun! And so nice to see the "officers" looking so young. I like those balloon hats!; August 12, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Tara R. said...: What a great community event. Looks like you all had a great turn out too.; August 12, 2012 at 2:26 PM
Alyx said...: This looks like so much fun!

And I love your football nails from your last post - are you getting pumped for football season?; August 12, 2012 at 2:43 PM
Cyndy Bush said...: Looks like a blast!
Our mayor is very young too, makes me feel OLD!; August 12, 2012 at 2:53 PM
podso said...: Seems like you have a youthful edge to the leaders in your community!; August 12, 2012 at 5:57 PM
Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com said...: With every passing SIMC, I like your town more and more, dear Keetha. I also like all those men in suits and uniforms. They're pretty darn cute. ;-)

xoRobyn; August 12, 2012 at 8:20 PM
Ann in the UP said...: Good for you, building community and having fun while educating and loving your town!

I have to love your church from afar, but I think you're doing a good work!; August 12, 2012 at 8:43 PM
StarTraci said...: Super cool! Our community needs to do something like that. Thanks for the inspiration.

Happy Sunday!
:-)
Traci; August 12, 2012 at 10:57 PM
Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...: How fun Keetha!
Yes I'm still around but my blogging time is sure limited.
I wish we had something like this in BRF, most of our festivals are rather dull.
We're getting a bunch of rain right now and I should head back to bed.
Daughter broke up with boyfriend and moved back home so Addison is with us 24/7. We are so happy to have her but our break times are sure limited.
My mom's parkinson's really flared up this past 2 weeks and i have been so busy helping her as well.
I am a true sandwich generation right now.
Hugs friend,
Cindy; August 13, 2012 at 2:22 AM
Anonymous said...: Fun for all!
Young mayor has energy to take care young and old, right?
Have a good week!; August 13, 2012 at 2:26 AM
Erin said...: The exploding hat pic is cool! That would be hard to do again! And that police dog is a beauty!; August 13, 2012 at 1:25 PM
Anonymous said...: What a fun time! Love the hats.; August 13, 2012 at 6:11 PM
Unknown said...: Looks like your NNO was a big success. Lots of smiling faces and wow all those stuffed animals!; August 13, 2012 at 7:34 PM