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Here’s this redbud tree kicking ass in my front yard

tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 6:18 pm

Here s this redbud tree kicking ass in my fron t yard

#photos #naturerocks

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Kelly K · Apr 25, 2018 at 7:14 pm

Yippee!!!

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Sammons · Apr 27, 2018 at 2:36 pm

It will soon be beautiful!

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Pearl sunbathing on the stairs

tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 5:19 pm

Pearl sunbathing on the stairs

#photos #cats

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Apr 25th, 2018 at 4:24:45 pm

tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 4:24 pm

Robot vacuum on the stairs 1 Robot vacuum on the stairs 2

Robot vacuum, we’ve talked about this. You can’t try to go down the stairs when I’m not home.

🤖🙄 #photos #robotvacuum

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Devil Inside by INXS

tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 3:08 pm

Peeps, here’s your raised-on-leather Wednesday jam.

I remember when I first heard INXS way back in the 80s. I was like, “OMG these guys are really good!!” They were such a big departure from bands like Megadeth and that I was so fond of when I was angry me.

And then there was that one time Laura asked me what my favorite INXS song was and I said, “Devil Inside” and then she replied, “of course it is.”

And then Hutchence goes and dies in 1997 and I was heart broken. 😢

#musicvideos #inxs

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Amazon and their fake reviews

tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 12:54 pm

How merchants use Facebook to flood Amazon with fake reviews

How merchants use Facebook to flood Amazon with fake reviews

SAN FRANCISCO — On Amazon, customer comments can help a product surge in popularity. The online retail giant says that more than 99 percent of its reviews are legitimate because they are written by real shoppers who aren’t paid for them.

But a Washington Post examination found that for some popular product categories, such as Bluetooth headphones and speakers, the vast majority of reviews appear to violate Amazon’s prohibition on paid reviews. Such reviews have certain characteristics, such as repetitive wording that people probably cut and paste in.

Many of these fraudulent reviews originate on Facebook, where sellers seek shoppers on dozens of networks, including Amazon Review Club and Amazon Reviewers Group, to give glowing feedback in exchange for money or other compensation. The practice artificially inflates the ranking of thousands of products, experts say, misleading consumers.

Seems to me that Amazon should only publish reviews from verified buyers.

via Daring Fireball.

#amazon

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We’re a happy family by the Ramones

tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 9:53 am

Peeps, speaking of the Ramones here’s your siting-here-in-queens hump day jam.

#musicvideos #ramones

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We, as parents, make mistakes

tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 9:30 am

Audio (MP3): 20180425 - We, as parents, make mistakes

Maggie and the hurry home message

Maggie had a little scare yesterday. She had gotten off the school bus and was walking the minute walk back to our house down the alley. Some dude was also walking down the alley behind her and that didn’t sit well with her.

I generally get home 15 to 20 minutes after she does and it’s not that big of a deal for her to walk home and spend that time by herself.

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Karly · Apr 25, 2018 at 10:46 am

I’m glad she was aware of her surroundings.

Also, surrounding area police stations will often hold annual free self defense classes. I know St Charles just had 2 in April and Dekalb has them on occasion.

Karly · Apr 25, 2018 at 10:47 am

Correction…i think it was Naperville that just had theirs

tcr! tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 11:14 am

That’s not a bad idea. She was in martial arts a few years back but a basic refresher is always a good idea.

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fleming · Apr 25, 2018 at 11:03 am

So happy Maggie is safe! We just had an attempted child abduction yesterday morning at a bus stop…kids were smart and ran, but so terrifying!

tcr! tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 11:16 am

That’s crazy! What the eff is wrong with people?

fleming · Apr 25, 2018 at 12:15 pm

They’re eff’d up!!! Oh…and thank you sooo much for sending me your publications…I thoroughly enjoyed them!!!!

tcr! tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 1:55 pm

You are most welcome!

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landerl · Apr 25, 2018 at 11:42 am

Super glad she’s safe. And you are an awesome parent!

tcr! tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 11:47 am

Thank you!

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marney0160 marney0160 · Apr 25, 2018 at 12:26 pm

Ditto with what Linda said! And Kelly’s idea is a good one. Your advice about being loud and visible is spot on, too!

tcr! tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 1:57 pm

Thanks!!

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Momma J Momma J · Apr 25, 2018 at 1:32 pm

A fine job of parenting!

tcr! tcr! · Apr 25, 2018 at 1:56 pm

Why thank you!

Momma J Momma J · Apr 25, 2018 at 2:23 pm

You’re welcome and well deserved!

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jenkins_arts · Apr 25, 2018 at 5:00 pm

Self-defense classes.

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debbie · Apr 25, 2018 at 5:50 pm

FYI

Suspicious Incident Media Release

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heylinda heylinda · Apr 25, 2018 at 8:41 pm

Our girls sound similar. Keep reminding her to trust her gut.

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elaineorr · Apr 25, 2018 at 10:11 pm

You’re a good daddy.

tcr! tcr! · Apr 26, 2018 at 8:34 am

Thank you!!

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Ryan Waters · Apr 28, 2018 at 1:16 am

Smart girl and she’s lucky to have a Dad she trusts and reaches out to! You done good!!!

tcr! tcr! · Apr 28, 2018 at 1:04 pm

Thank you!! And I believe she does trust me a little.

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Black bean and mushroom quesadillas

tcr! · Apr 24, 2018 at 6:50 pm

Black bean and mushroom quesadillas

#photos #quesadillas #mushrooms

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State Farm calls for Floyd

tcr! · Apr 24, 2018 at 5:26 pm

State Farm calls for Floyd

Seriously, they never stop.

#doctorfloyd #missedconnections

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Lily of the Valley all sprouting and stuff

tcr! · Apr 24, 2018 at 4:51 pm

Lily of the Valley all sprouting and stuff

Ah, Spring…that’s more like it.

#photos #spring #naturerocks

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