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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
There's something about HillBettys in tank tops...
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on this blog, I get credit for whatever you buy.
Granted, it's only pennies, but every penny helps, right?
Why do I have to wear these dorky clothes?
A great pair of jeans for under $ 18.00 bucks?
And they're great pants, too. Go figure.
Rustler makes a great pair of pants for a ridiculously low price.
See for yourself - there's plenty of styles and sizes
to choose from. Click on the picture or this link:
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They're still wondering how it got there...
In 2019, an Arizona woman named Laura Hardey found a Purple Heart medal at a Goodwill store. It was priced at $4.99 . When she noticed it was engraved with a name, she realized it wasn't just a trinket — it was a military honor that had belonged to a real soldier. She posted the name online and asked for help.
With assistance from veterans and genealogists, she discovered the medal belonged to Eual H. Whiteman, a paratrooper who served in the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment during World War II . He had earned the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge for his actions in the Ardennes campaign . The woman located his family and returned the medal, ensuring it would once again be treasured as a symbol of his service and sacrifice.
Hardy had received a phone call from Tina Cook, who, for the past 16 years, had run a Facebook group - Veteran Buddy Finder - that helps veterans find each other. Cook said she used a genealogy website and a newspaper archive website to find mentions of Whiteman, and ultimately found a living relative of his in Missouri.
That relative, Whiteman’s former sister-in-law Phyllis Lawson, said she was shocked to get phone calls from Cook and Hardy letting her know that Whiteman’s Purple Heart had been found in Arizona.
“There’s a mystery person out there somewhere that gave that to the Goodwill,” Lawson, 68, told ABC News. “I have no idea how it got there.”
Lawson, of Holts Summit, Missouri, was married to Whiteman’s younger brother, Robert Alan Whiteman, who she says passed away in 2013. The couple divorced in the 1980s and Lawson says she never knew much about Eual Whiteman, who was much older than his brother.
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They know who you are after you're dead - it just ain't fair...
This is from a Paul Stuart advertising campaign photographed by
Rodney Smith, known for his surreal, vintage-style imagery.
Rodney Smith’s work often features bowler hats, umbrellas, and formal attire. His photography typically utilizes natural light and dramatic architectural backdrops.
The scene evokes a whimsical, 20th-century aesthetic.
Smith's work was little known outside of the fashion and advertising industry, but since his death has gained a renewed interest - isn't that always the case? They wait until ya friggin' die before they acknowledge your talents.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
I guess now we'll never know...
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These are seriously
comfortable pants.
At under 25 bucks each, a good deal, too.
See for yourself - click on the picture or this link:
She gets right to the point...
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You'll get a good couple of years out of these,
and they are super comfortable.
See them on sale for yourself here.
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Is this HillBetty real?
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on this blog, I get credit for whatever you buy.
Granted, it's only pennies, but every penny helps, right?
Mr. Bun is hosting a party...
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HVAC filters for a better price than
at big box or hardware stores.
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What if he had lost?
In 1973, Federal Express was on the brink of collapse. Fuel costs had soared, and the company had just $5,000 left in its bank account. Founder Fred Smith flew to Las Vegas, took that money, and played blackjack. By morning, he had turned it into $32,000 — enough to pay the fuel bill and keep the planes flying for one more week.
During that week, Smith secured an $11 million investment that saved the company. By 1976, FedEx turned its first profit. Today, the company earns over $90 billion in annual revenue.
When asked about the gamble, Smith said: "What's the difference? Without the fuel money, we weren't going to fly anyway." A bold move that paid off beyond anyone's imagination.
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The shame of it all...
Girls can bully boys just as much as other boys could - and would,
and I think sometimes the after-effects of girls razzin' on the boys are a lot more damaging than you might think.
Thankfully, I never suffered any bullying from girls in High School - and don't bother to tell me it's because I went to an all-boys, Catholic High School run by demented Irish Christian Brothers.
Ya know why most Christian Brothers wanted to become Jesuits but could never make it in to the Order? They all drank too much. Juss' sayin...
Monday, August 24, 2026
A long and lean HillBetty...
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You'll get a good couple of years out of these,
and they are super comfortable.
See them on sale for yourself here.
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Will he grow up to be President?
A great pair of jeans for under $ 18.00 bucks?
And they're great pants, too. Go figure.
Rustler makes a great pair of pants for a ridiculously low price.
See for yourself - there's plenty of styles and sizes
to choose from. Click on the picture or this link:
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The EU - looking out for you? Or the tree-huggers...
In 2027, a new EU regulation will change how phones and tablets are built. By February 2027, most devices sold in the EU must have batteries that users can replace easily using standard tools like a screwdriver. The goal is to reduce electronic waste and make devices last longer.
The rule defines "easily replaceable" as using common tools, not heat guns or solvents. It applies to phones, tablets, laptops, and even e‑bikes. However, there's an exemption: if a battery retains 80% of its capacity after 1,000 full charge cycles, it may still be sealed.
This marks a return to repairability, giving consumers more control over their devices. Yeah - I can see ole Grannie at the kitchen table with her spot of tea, a screwdriver and magnifying glass in hand, changing the battery in her Iphone82x...
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Lets go surfin' now...
This is the scenic Ballymastocker Bay in County Donegal, Ireland.
The area features a long sandy beach stretching between Portsalon and Magherawarden. It is highly regarded, with some sources naming it the second most beautiful beach in the world - the first possibly Trunk Bay on St. John in te US Virgin Islands. Surfing can be decent at times here, but even in the height of summer wet suits are the order of the day, because water temps rarely get above 60f. The view is captured looking down from the Knockalla coastal road, in the area reffered to as the Wild Atlantic Way...
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