INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (10816,1,'2012-07-20 20:53:05','2012-07-21 03:53:05','[caption id=\"attachment_10789\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10789\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10789 \" title=\"Portland Oregon Sign\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Note to self: When playing photographer for the day, remember minor details such as including the reindeer\'s entire head and antlers in the photo. The For Lease sign is probably not as important. :-p[/caption]\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been on a photowalk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never even heard of a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photowalking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photowalk.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntil my friend Sam, who is a <strong><a href=\"http://samfrancisco.me/\" target=\"_blank\">Photography Goddess</a>,</strong> invited me to one held in Portland\'s Chinatown prior to the <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Domination Summit</strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>    </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t need to be a real photographer or own a fancy-schmancy camera à la Sam.  Point-and-shooters were welcome!  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere\'s what I learned:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotowalks are fun.  While strolling through an area such as Chinatown, you take a few photos when things that are important to you strike your fancy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10792 alignnone\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: default; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10791 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10793\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10793\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060008-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10795\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10795\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou make new friends and you talk.  A lot.  And completely lose track of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10797\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10797\" title=\"Michelle WDS-1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the dear old friend who invited you asks you how many photos, you fudge and say, \"Oh...I don\'t know...20 or 30?\"  When you know damn well that you maybe took ten.  Oops!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut making the new friend was worth the artistic sacrifice.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd besides, when your dear old friend is a Photography Goddess, you know that her photos taken with her fancy-schmancy camera are going to turn out better than yours anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10796\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10796\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause she can make something as mundane as a crappy old car look bloody fantastic!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10798\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10798\" title=\"Michelle WDS-2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever been on a photowalk?  Tell us all about it in the comments below!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll photos by yours truly except \"Bloody Fantastic Car\" and \"Michelle and Susie Yakking Away\" which were most obviously taken by Sam.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA shout out and thank you to our fearless leader, organizer and fellow World Domination Summiteer, <a href=\"http://www.herviewphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Darlene Hildebrandt.</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #26:  Portland Photowalk  ','','inherit','open','open','','10787-revision-21','','','2012-07-20 20:53:05','2012-07-21 03:53:05','',10787,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/20/10787-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0),(10817,1,'2012-07-20 20:54:06','2012-07-21 03:54:06','[caption id=\"attachment_10789\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10789\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10789 \" title=\"Portland Oregon Sign\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Note to self: When playing photographer for the day, remember minor details such as including the reindeer\'s entire head and antlers in the photo. The For Lease sign is probably not as important. :-p[/caption]\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been on a photowalk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never even heard of a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photowalking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photowalk.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntil my friend Sam, who is a <strong><a href=\"http://samfrancisco.me/\" target=\"_blank\">Photography Goddess</a>,</strong> invited me to one held in Portland\'s Chinatown prior to the <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Domination Summit</strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>    </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t need to be a real photographer or own a fancy-schmancy camera à la Sam.  Point-and-shooters were welcome!  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere\'s what I learned:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotowalks are fun.  While strolling through an area such as Chinatown, you take a few photos when things that are important to you strike your fancy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10792 alignnone\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: default; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10791 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10793\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10793\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060008-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10795\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10795\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou make new friends and you talk.  A lot.  And completely lose track of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10797\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10797\" title=\"Michelle WDS-1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the dear old friend who invited you asks you how many photos, you fudge and say, \"Oh...I don\'t know...20 or 30?\"  When you know damn well that you maybe took ten.  Oops!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut making the new friend was worth the artistic sacrifice.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd besides, when your dear old friend is a Photography Goddess, you know that her photos taken with her fancy-schmancy camera are going to turn out better than yours anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10796\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10796\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause she can make something as mundane as a crappy old car look bloody fantastic!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10798\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10798\" title=\"Michelle WDS-2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever been on a photowalk?  Tell us all about it in the comments below!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll photos by yours truly except \"Bloody Fantastic Car\" and \"Michelle and Susie Yakking Away\" which were most obviously taken by Sam.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA shout out and thank you to our fearless leader, organizer and fellow World Domination Summiteer, <a href=\"http://www.herviewphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Darlene Hildebrandt.</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #26:  Portland Photowalk  ','','inherit','open','open','','10787-revision-22','','','2012-07-20 20:54:06','2012-07-21 03:54:06','',10787,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/20/10787-revision-22/',0,'revision','',0),(10818,1,'2012-07-20 20:54:12','2012-07-21 03:54:12','[caption id=\"attachment_10789\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10789\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10789 \" title=\"Portland Oregon Sign\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Note to self: When playing photographer for the day, remember minor details such as including the reindeer\'s entire head and antlers in the photo. The For Lease sign is probably not as important. :-p[/caption]\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been on a photowalk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never even heard of a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photowalking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photowalk.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntil my friend Sam, who is a <strong><a href=\"http://samfrancisco.me/\" target=\"_blank\">Photography Goddess</a>,</strong> invited me to one held in Portland\'s Chinatown prior to the <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Domination Summit</strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>    </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t need to be a real photographer or own a fancy-schmancy camera à la Sam.  Point-and-shooters were welcome!  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere\'s what I learned:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotowalks are fun.  While strolling through an area such as Chinatown, you take a few photos when things that are important to you strike your fancy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10792 alignnone\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: default; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10791 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10793\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10793\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060008-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10795\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10795\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou make new friends and you talk.  A lot.  And completely lose track of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10797\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10797\" title=\"Michelle WDS-1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the dear old friend who invited you asks you how many photos, you fudge and say, \"Oh...I don\'t know...20 or 30?\"  When you know damn well that you maybe took ten.  Oops!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut making the new friend was worth the artistic sacrifice.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd besides, when your dear old friend is a Photography Goddess, you know that her photos taken with her fancy-schmancy camera are going to turn out better than yours anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10796\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10796\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause she can make something as mundane as a crappy old car look bloody fantastic!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10798\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10798\" title=\"Michelle WDS-2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever been on a photowalk?  Tell us all about it in the comments below!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll photos by yours truly except \"Bloody Fantastic Car\" and \"Michelle and Susie Yakking Away\" which were most obviously taken by Sam.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA shout out and thank you to our fearless leader, organizer and fellow World Domination Summiteer, <a href=\"http://www.herviewphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Darlene Hildebrandt.</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #26:  Portland Photowalk  ','','inherit','open','open','','10787-revision-23','','','2012-07-20 20:54:12','2012-07-21 03:54:12','',10787,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/20/10787-revision-23/',0,'revision','',0),(10819,1,'2012-07-20 20:55:40','2012-07-21 03:55:40','[caption id=\"attachment_10789\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10789\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10789 \" title=\"Portland Oregon Sign\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Note to self: When playing photographer for the day, remember minor details such as including the reindeer\'s entire head and antlers in the photo. The For Lease sign is probably not as important. :-p[/caption]\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been on a photowalk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never even heard of a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photowalking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photowalk.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntil my friend Sam, who is a <strong><a href=\"http://samfrancisco.me/\" target=\"_blank\">Photography Goddess</a>,</strong> invited me to one held in Portland\'s Chinatown prior to the <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Domination Summit</strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>    </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t need to be a real photographer or own a fancy-schmancy camera à la Sam.  Point-and-shooters were welcome!  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere\'s what I learned:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotowalks are fun.  While strolling through an area such as Chinatown, you take a few photos of important things that strike your fancy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10792 alignnone\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: default; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10791 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10793\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10793\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060008-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10795\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10795\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou make new friends and you talk.  A lot.  And completely lose track of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10797\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10797\" title=\"Michelle WDS-1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the dear old friend who invited you asks you how many photos, you fudge and say, \"Oh...I don\'t know...20 or 30?\"  When you know damn well that you maybe took ten.  Oops!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut making the new friend was worth the artistic sacrifice.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd besides, when your dear old friend is a Photography Goddess, you know that her photos taken with her fancy-schmancy camera are going to turn out better than yours anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10796\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10796\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause she can make something as mundane as a crappy old car look bloody fantastic!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10798\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10798\" title=\"Michelle WDS-2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever been on a photowalk?  Tell us all about it in the comments below!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll photos by yours truly except \"Bloody Fantastic Car\" and \"Michelle and Susie Yakking Away\" which were most obviously taken by Sam.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA shout out and thank you to our fearless leader, organizer and fellow World Domination Summiteer, <a href=\"http://www.herviewphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Darlene Hildebrandt.</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #26:  Portland Photowalk  ','','inherit','open','open','','10787-revision-24','','','2012-07-20 20:55:40','2012-07-21 03:55:40','',10787,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/20/10787-revision-24/',0,'revision','',0),(10821,1,'2012-07-20 21:01:45','2012-07-21 04:01:45','[caption id=\"attachment_10789\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10789\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10789 \" title=\"Portland Oregon Sign\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Note to self: When playing photographer for the day, remember minor details such as including the reindeer\'s entire head and antlers in the photo. The For Lease sign is probably not as important. :-p[/caption]\n\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been on a photowalk.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never even heard of a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photowalking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photowalk.  </strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUntil my friend Sam, who is a <strong><a href=\"http://samfrancisco.me/\" target=\"_blank\">Photography Goddess</a>,</strong> invited me to one held in Portland\'s Chinatown prior to the <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Domination Summit</strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>    </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn\'t need to be a real photographer or own a fancy-schmancy camera à la Sam.  Point-and-shooters were welcome!  Yay!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere is what I learned about Photowalks:\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPhotowalks are fun!  While strolling through an area such as Chinatown, you take a few photos of cultural significance that strike your fancy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10792 alignnone\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: default; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10791 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<div></div>\n<div><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10793\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10793\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060008-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10795\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10795\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou make new friends and you talk.  A lot.  And completely lose track of time.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10797\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10797\" title=\"Michelle WDS-1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen the dear old friend who invited you asks you how many photos you\'ve taken, you fudge and say, \"Oh...I don\'t know...30 or 40?\"  When you know damn well that you maybe took 10.  Oops!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut making the new friend was worth the artistic sacrifice.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd besides, when your dear old friend is a Photography Goddess, you know that her photos taken with her fancy-schmancy camera and artistic eye are going to turn out much better than yours anyway.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10796\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10796\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecause the Photography Goddess can make something as mundane as a crappy old car look bloody fantastic!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10798\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10798\" title=\"Michelle WDS-2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"334\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHave you ever been on a photowalk?  Tell us all about it in the comments below!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAll photos by yours truly except \"Bloody Fantastic Car\" and \"Michelle and Susie Yakking Away\" which were most obviously taken by Sam.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA shout out and thank you to our fearless leader, organizer and fellow World Domination Summiteer, <a href=\"http://www.herviewphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Darlene Hildebrandt.</strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Playdate #26:  Portland Photowalk  ','','inherit','open','open','','10787-revision-26','','','2012-07-20 21:01:45','2012-07-21 04:01:45','',10787,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/20/10787-revision-26/',0,'revision','',0),(10822,1,'2012-07-20 21:02:01','2012-07-21 04:02:01','[caption id=\"attachment_10789\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10789\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10789 \" title=\"Portland Oregon Sign\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Note to self: When playing photographer for the day, remember minor details such as including the reindeer\'s entire head and antlers in the photo. The For Lease sign is probably not as important. :-p[/caption]\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been on a photowalk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never even heard of a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photowalking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photowalk.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntil my friend Sam, who is a <strong><a href=\"http://samfrancisco.me/\" target=\"_blank\">Photography Goddess</a>,</strong> invited me to one held in Portland\'s Chinatown prior to the <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Domination Summit</strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>    </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t need to be a real photographer or own a fancy-schmancy camera à la Sam.  Point-and-shooters were welcome!  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is what I learned about Photowalks:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotowalks are fun!  While strolling through an area such as Chinatown, you take a few photos of cultural significance that strike your fancy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10792 alignnone\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: default; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10791 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10793\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10793\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060008-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10795\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10795\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou make new friends and you talk.  A lot.  And completely lose track of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10797\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10797\" title=\"Michelle WDS-1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the dear old friend who invited you asks you how many photos you\'ve taken, you fudge and say, \"Oh...I don\'t know...30 or 40?\"  When you know damn well that you maybe took 10.  Oops!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut making the new friend was worth the artistic sacrifice.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd besides, when your dear old friend is a Photography Goddess, you know that her photos taken with her fancy-schmancy camera and artistic eye are going to turn out much better than yours anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10796\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10796\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause the Photography Goddess can make something as mundane as a crappy old car look bloody fantastic!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10798\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10798\" title=\"Michelle WDS-2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever been on a photowalk?  Tell us all about it in the comments below!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll photos by yours truly except \"Bloody Fantastic Car\" and \"Michelle and Susie Yakking Away\" which were most obviously taken by Sam.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA shout out and thank you to our fearless leader, organizer and fellow World Domination Summiteer, <a href=\"http://www.herviewphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Darlene Hildebrandt.</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #26:  Portland Photowalk  ','','inherit','open','open','','10787-revision-27','','','2012-07-20 21:02:01','2012-07-21 04:02:01','',10787,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/20/10787-revision-27/',0,'revision','',0),(10823,1,'2012-07-20 21:02:45','2012-07-21 04:02:45','[caption id=\"attachment_10789\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10789\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10789 \" title=\"Portland Oregon Sign\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Note to self: When playing photographer for the day, remember minor details such as including the reindeer\'s entire head and antlers in the photo. The For Lease sign is probably not as important. :-p[/caption]\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been on a photowalk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never even heard of a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photowalking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photowalk.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntil my friend Sam, who is a <strong><a href=\"http://samfrancisco.me/\" target=\"_blank\">Photography Goddess</a>,</strong> invited me to one held in Portland\'s Chinatown prior to the <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Domination Summit</strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>    </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t need to be a real photographer or own a fancy-schmancy camera à la Sam.  Point-and-shooters were welcome!  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is what I learned about photowalks:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotowalks are fun!  While strolling through an area such as Chinatown, you take a few photos of cultural significance that strike your fancy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10792 alignnone\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: default; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10791 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10793\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10793\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060008-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10795\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10795\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou make new friends and you talk.  A lot.  And completely lose track of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10797\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10797\" title=\"Michelle WDS-1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the dear old friend who invited you asks you how many photos you\'ve taken, you fudge and say, \"Oh...I don\'t know...30 or 40?\"  When you know damn well that you maybe took 10.  Oops!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut making the new friend was worth the artistic sacrifice.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd besides, when your dear old friend is a Photography Goddess, you know that her photos taken with her fancy-schmancy camera and artistic eye are going to turn out much better than yours anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10796\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10796\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause the Photography Goddess can make something as mundane as a crappy old car look bloody fantastic!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10798\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10798\" title=\"Michelle WDS-2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever been on a photowalk?  Tell us all about it in the comments below!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll photos by yours truly except \"Bloody Fantastic Car\" and \"Michelle and Susie Yakking Away\" which were most obviously taken by Sam.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA shout out and thank you to our fearless leader, organizer and fellow World Domination Summiteer, <a href=\"http://www.herviewphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Darlene Hildebrandt.</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #26:  Portland Photowalk  ','','inherit','open','open','','10787-revision-28','','','2012-07-20 21:02:45','2012-07-21 04:02:45','',10787,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/20/10787-revision-28/',0,'revision','',0),(10824,1,'2012-07-20 21:04:40','2012-07-21 04:04:40','[caption id=\"attachment_10789\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10789\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10789 \" title=\"Portland Oregon Sign\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Note to self: When playing photographer for the day, remember minor details such as including the reindeer\'s entire head and antlers in the photo. The For Lease sign is probably not as important. :-p[/caption]\n\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been on a photowalk.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never even heard of a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photowalking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photowalk.  </strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nUntil my friend Sam, who is a <strong><a href=\"http://samfrancisco.me/\" target=\"_blank\">Photography Goddess</a>,</strong> invited me to one held in Portland\'s Chinatown prior to the <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Domination Summit</strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>    </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn\'t need to be a real photographer or own a fancy-schmancy camera à la Sam.  Point-and-shooters were welcome!  Yay!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHere is what I learned about photowalks:\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPhotowalks are fun!  While strolling through an area such as Chinatown, you take a few photos of cultural significance that strike your fancy.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10792 alignnone\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: default; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10791 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n<div></div>\n<div><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10793\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10793\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060008-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10795\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10795\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou make new friends and you talk.  A lot.  And completely lose track of time.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10797\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10797\" title=\"Michelle WDS-1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen the dear old friend who invited you to the photowalk asks you how many photos you\'ve taken, you fudge and say, \"Oh...I don\'t know...30 or 40?\"  When you know damn well that you maybe took 10.  Oops!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut making the new friend was worth the artistic sacrifice.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd besides, when your dear old friend is a Photography Goddess, you know that her photos taken with her fancy-schmancy camera and artistic eye are going to turn out much better than yours anyway.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10796\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10796\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBecause the Photography Goddess can make something as mundane as a crappy old car look bloody fantastic!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10798\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10798\" title=\"Michelle WDS-2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"334\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHave you ever been on a photowalk?  Tell us all about it in the comments below!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAll photos by yours truly except \"Bloody Fantastic Car\" and \"Michelle and Susie Yakking Away\" which were most obviously taken by Sam.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA shout out and thank you to our fearless leader, organizer and fellow World Domination Summiteer, <a href=\"http://www.herviewphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Darlene Hildebrandt.</strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Playdate #26:  Portland Photowalk  ','','inherit','open','open','','10787-revision-29','','','2012-07-20 21:04:40','2012-07-21 04:04:40','',10787,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/20/10787-revision-29/',0,'revision','',0),(10825,1,'2012-07-20 21:30:58','2012-07-21 04:30:58','[caption id=\"attachment_10789\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10789\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10789 \" title=\"Portland Oregon Sign\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Note to self: When playing photographer for the day, remember minor details such as including the reindeer\'s entire head and antlers in the photo. The For Lease sign is probably not as important. :-p[/caption]\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been on a photowalk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never even heard of a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photowalking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photowalk.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntil my friend Sam, who is a <strong><a href=\"http://samfrancisco.me/\" target=\"_blank\">Photography Goddess</a>,</strong> invited me to one held in Portland\'s Chinatown prior to the <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Domination Summit</strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>    </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t need to be a real photographer or own a fancy-schmancy camera à la Sam.  Point-and-shooters were welcome!  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is what I learned about photowalks:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotowalks are fun!  While strolling through an area such as Chinatown, you take a few photos of great cultural significance that strike your fancy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/21/playdate-26-portland-photowalk/olympus-digital-camera-748/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10829\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10829\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060007-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" /></a>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10793\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10793\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060008-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10791 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10795\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10795\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou make new friends and you talk.  A lot.  And completely lose track of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10797\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10797\" title=\"Michelle WDS-1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the dear old friend who invited you to the photowalk asks you how many photos you\'ve taken, you sheepishly fudge and say, \"Ohhhh...I don\'t know...40 or 50?\"  When you know damn well that you maybe took 10.  Oops!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut making the new friend was worth the artistic sacrifice.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd besides, when your dear old friend is a Photography Goddess, you know that her photos taken with her fancy-schmancy camera and artistic eye are going to turn out much better than yours anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10796\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10796\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause the Photography Goddess can make something as mundane as a crappy old car look bloody fantastic!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10798\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10798\" title=\"Michelle WDS-2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever been on a photowalk?  Tell us all about it in the comments below!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll photos by yours truly except \"Bloody Fantastic Car\" and \"Michelle and Susie Yakking Away\" which were most obviously taken by Sam.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA shout out and thank you to our fearless leader, organizer and fellow World Domination Summiteer,<a href=\"http://www.herviewphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>Darlene Hildebrandt!</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #26:  Portland Photowalk  ','','inherit','open','open','','10787-autosave','','','2012-07-20 21:30:58','2012-07-21 04:30:58','',10787,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/20/10787-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(10826,1,'2012-07-20 21:05:13','2012-07-21 04:05:13','[caption id=\"attachment_10789\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10789\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10789 \" title=\"Portland Oregon Sign\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Note to self: When playing photographer for the day, remember minor details such as including the reindeer\'s entire head and antlers in the photo. The For Lease sign is probably not as important. :-p[/caption]\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been on a photowalk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never even heard of a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photowalking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photowalk.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntil my friend Sam, who is a <strong><a href=\"http://samfrancisco.me/\" target=\"_blank\">Photography Goddess</a>,</strong> invited me to one held in Portland\'s Chinatown prior to the <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Domination Summit</strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>    </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t need to be a real photographer or own a fancy-schmancy camera à la Sam.  Point-and-shooters were welcome!  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is what I learned about photowalks:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotowalks are fun!  While strolling through an area such as Chinatown, you take a few photos of cultural significance that strike your fancy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10792 alignnone\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: default; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10791 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10793\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10793\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060008-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10795\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10795\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou make new friends and you talk.  A lot.  And completely lose track of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10797\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10797\" title=\"Michelle WDS-1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the dear old friend who invited you to the photowalk asks you how many photos you\'ve taken, you fudge and say, \"Oh...I don\'t know...30 or 40?\"  When you know damn well that you maybe took 10.  Oops!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut making the new friend was worth the artistic sacrifice.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd besides, when your dear old friend is a Photography Goddess, you know that her photos taken with her fancy-schmancy camera and artistic eye are going to turn out much better than yours anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10796\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10796\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause the Photography Goddess can make something as mundane as a crappy old car look bloody fantastic!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10798\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10798\" title=\"Michelle WDS-2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever been on a photowalk?  Tell us all about it in the comments below!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll photos by yours truly except \"Bloody Fantastic Car\" and \"Michelle and Susie Yakking Away\" which were most obviously taken by Sam.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA shout out and thank you to our fearless leader, organizer and fellow World Domination Summiteer, <a href=\"http://www.herviewphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Darlene Hildebrandt.</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #26:  Portland Photowalk  ','','inherit','open','open','','10787-revision-30','','','2012-07-20 21:05:13','2012-07-21 04:05:13','',10787,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/20/10787-revision-30/',0,'revision','',0),(10827,1,'2012-07-20 21:09:45','2012-07-21 04:09:45','[caption id=\"attachment_10789\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10789\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10789 \" title=\"Portland Oregon Sign\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Note to self: When playing photographer for the day, remember minor details such as including the reindeer\'s entire head and antlers in the photo. The For Lease sign is probably not as important. :-p[/caption]\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been on a photowalk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never even heard of a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photowalking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photowalk.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntil my friend Sam, who is a <strong><a href=\"http://samfrancisco.me/\" target=\"_blank\">Photography Goddess</a>,</strong> invited me to one held in Portland\'s Chinatown prior to the <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Domination Summit</strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>    </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t need to be a real photographer or own a fancy-schmancy camera à la Sam.  Point-and-shooters were welcome!  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is what I learned about photowalks:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotowalks are fun!  While strolling through an area such as Chinatown, you take a few photos of cultural significance that strike your fancy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10792 alignnone\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: default; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10791 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10793\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10793\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060008-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10795\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10795\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou make new friends and you talk.  A lot.  And completely lose track of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10797\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10797\" title=\"Michelle WDS-1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the dear old friend who invited you to the photowalk asks you how many photos you\'ve taken, you fudge and say, \"Oh...I don\'t know...30 or 40?\"  When you know damn well that you maybe took 10.  Oops!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut making the new friend was worth the artistic sacrifice.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd besides, when your dear old friend is a Photography Goddess, you know that her photos taken with her fancy-schmancy camera and artistic eye are going to turn out much better than yours anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10796\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10796\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause the Photography Goddess can make something as mundane as a crappy old car look bloody fantastic!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10798\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10798\" title=\"Michelle WDS-2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever been on a photowalk?  Tell us all about it in the comments below!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll photos by yours truly except \"Bloody Fantastic Car\" and \"Michelle and Susie Yakking Away\" which were most obviously taken by Sam.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA shout out and thank you to our fearless leader, organizer and fellow World Domination Summiteer, <strong><a href=\"http://www.herviewphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Darlene Hildebrandt</a>!</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #26:  Portland Photowalk  ','','inherit','open','open','','10787-revision-31','','','2012-07-20 21:09:45','2012-07-21 04:09:45','',10787,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/20/10787-revision-31/',0,'revision','',0),(10828,1,'2012-07-20 21:10:47','2012-07-21 04:10:47','[caption id=\"attachment_10789\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10789\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10789 \" title=\"Portland Oregon Sign\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Note to self: When playing photographer for the day, remember minor details such as including the reindeer\'s entire head and antlers in the photo. The For Lease sign is probably not as important. :-p[/caption]\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been on a photowalk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never even heard of a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photowalking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photowalk.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntil my friend Sam, who is a <strong><a href=\"http://samfrancisco.me/\" target=\"_blank\">Photography Goddess</a>,</strong> invited me to one held in Portland\'s Chinatown prior to the <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Domination Summit</strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>    </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t need to be a real photographer or own a fancy-schmancy camera à la Sam.  Point-and-shooters were welcome!  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is what I learned about photowalks:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotowalks are fun!  While strolling through an area such as Chinatown, you take a few photos of cultural significance that strike your fancy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10792 alignnone\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: default; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10791 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10793\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10793\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060008-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10795\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10795\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou make new friends and you talk.  A lot.  And completely lose track of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10797\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10797\" title=\"Michelle WDS-1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the dear old friend who invited you to the photowalk asks you how many photos you\'ve taken, you fudge and say, \"Oh...I don\'t know...30 or 40?\"  When you know damn well that you maybe took 10.  Oops!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut making the new friend was worth the artistic sacrifice.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd besides, when your dear old friend is a Photography Goddess, you know that her photos taken with her fancy-schmancy camera and artistic eye are going to turn out much better than yours anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10796\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10796\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause the Photography Goddess can make something as mundane as a crappy old car look bloody fantastic!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10798\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10798\" title=\"Michelle WDS-2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever been on a photowalk?  Tell us all about it in the comments below!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll photos by yours truly except \"Bloody Fantastic Car\" and \"Michelle and Susie Yakking Away\" which were most obviously taken by Sam.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA shout out and thank you to our fearless leader, organizer and fellow World Domination Summiteer,<a href=\"http://www.herviewphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>Darlene Hildebrandt!</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #26:  Portland Photowalk  ','','inherit','open','open','','10787-revision-32','','','2012-07-20 21:10:47','2012-07-21 04:10:47','',10787,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/20/10787-revision-32/',0,'revision','',0),(10830,1,'2012-07-20 21:13:01','2012-07-21 04:13:01','[caption id=\"attachment_10789\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10789\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10789 \" title=\"Portland Oregon Sign\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Note to self: When playing photographer for the day, remember minor details such as including the reindeer\'s entire head and antlers in the photo. The For Lease sign is probably not as important. :-p[/caption]\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been on a photowalk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never even heard of a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photowalking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photowalk.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntil my friend Sam, who is a <strong><a href=\"http://samfrancisco.me/\" target=\"_blank\">Photography Goddess</a>,</strong> invited me to one held in Portland\'s Chinatown prior to the <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Domination Summit</strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>    </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t need to be a real photographer or own a fancy-schmancy camera à la Sam.  Point-and-shooters were welcome!  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is what I learned about photowalks:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotowalks are fun!  While strolling through an area such as Chinatown, you take a few photos of cultural significance that strike your fancy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10792 alignnone\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: default; border-width: 0px;\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10791 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10793\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10793\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060008-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10795\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10795\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou make new friends and you talk.  A lot.  And completely lose track of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10797\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10797\" title=\"Michelle WDS-1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the dear old friend who invited you to the photowalk asks you how many photos you\'ve taken, you sheepishly fudge and say, \"Ohhhh...I don\'t know...40 or 50?\"  When you know damn well that you maybe took 10.  Oops!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut making the new friend was worth the artistic sacrifice.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd besides, when your dear old friend is a Photography Goddess, you know that her photos taken with her fancy-schmancy camera and artistic eye are going to turn out much better than yours anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10796\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10796\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause the Photography Goddess can make something as mundane as a crappy old car look bloody fantastic!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10798\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10798\" title=\"Michelle WDS-2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever been on a photowalk?  Tell us all about it in the comments below!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll photos by yours truly except \"Bloody Fantastic Car\" and \"Michelle and Susie Yakking Away\" which were most obviously taken by Sam.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA shout out and thank you to our fearless leader, organizer and fellow World Domination Summiteer,<a href=\"http://www.herviewphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>Darlene Hildebrandt!</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #26:  Portland Photowalk  ','','inherit','open','open','','10787-revision-33','','','2012-07-20 21:13:01','2012-07-21 04:13:01','',10787,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/20/10787-revision-33/',0,'revision','',0),(10831,1,'2012-07-20 21:19:53','2012-07-21 04:19:53','[caption id=\"attachment_10789\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10789\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10789 \" title=\"Portland Oregon Sign\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Note to self: When playing photographer for the day, remember minor details such as including the reindeer\'s entire head and antlers in the photo. The For Lease sign is probably not as important. :-p[/caption]\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been on a photowalk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never even heard of a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photowalking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photowalk.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntil my friend Sam, who is a <strong><a href=\"http://samfrancisco.me/\" target=\"_blank\">Photography Goddess</a>,</strong> invited me to one held in Portland\'s Chinatown prior to the <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Domination Summit</strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>    </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t need to be a real photographer or own a fancy-schmancy camera à la Sam.  Point-and-shooters were welcome!  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is what I learned about photowalks:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotowalks are fun!  While strolling through an area such as Chinatown, you take a few photos of cultural significance that strike your fancy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10791 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/21/playdate-26-portland-photowalk/olympus-digital-camera-748/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10829\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10829\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060007-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10793\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10793\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060008-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10795\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10795\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou make new friends and you talk.  A lot.  And completely lose track of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10797\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10797\" title=\"Michelle WDS-1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the dear old friend who invited you to the photowalk asks you how many photos you\'ve taken, you sheepishly fudge and say, \"Ohhhh...I don\'t know...40 or 50?\"  When you know damn well that you maybe took 10.  Oops!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut making the new friend was worth the artistic sacrifice.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd besides, when your dear old friend is a Photography Goddess, you know that her photos taken with her fancy-schmancy camera and artistic eye are going to turn out much better than yours anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10796\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10796\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause the Photography Goddess can make something as mundane as a crappy old car look bloody fantastic!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10798\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10798\" title=\"Michelle WDS-2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever been on a photowalk?  Tell us all about it in the comments below!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll photos by yours truly except \"Bloody Fantastic Car\" and \"Michelle and Susie Yakking Away\" which were most obviously taken by Sam.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA shout out and thank you to our fearless leader, organizer and fellow World Domination Summiteer,<a href=\"http://www.herviewphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>Darlene Hildebrandt!</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #26:  Portland Photowalk  ','','inherit','open','open','','10787-revision-34','','','2012-07-20 21:19:53','2012-07-21 04:19:53','',10787,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/20/10787-revision-34/',0,'revision','',0),(10833,1,'2012-07-20 21:22:22','2012-07-21 04:22:22','[caption id=\"attachment_10789\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10789\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10789 \" title=\"Portland Oregon Sign\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Note to self: When playing photographer for the day, remember minor details such as including the reindeer\'s entire head and antlers in the photo. The For Lease sign is probably not as important. :-p[/caption]\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been on a photowalk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never even heard of a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photowalking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photowalk.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntil my friend Sam, who is a <strong><a href=\"http://samfrancisco.me/\" target=\"_blank\">Photography Goddess</a>,</strong> invited me to one held in Portland\'s Chinatown prior to the <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Domination Summit</strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>    </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t need to be a real photographer or own a fancy-schmancy camera à la Sam.  Point-and-shooters were welcome!  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is what I learned about photowalks:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotowalks are fun!  While strolling through an area such as Chinatown, you take a few photos of cultural significance that strike your fancy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/21/playdate-26-portland-photowalk/olympus-digital-camera-748/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10829\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10829\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060007-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" /></a>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10793\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10793\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060008-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10791 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10795\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10795\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou make new friends and you talk.  A lot.  And completely lose track of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10797\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10797\" title=\"Michelle WDS-1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the dear old friend who invited you to the photowalk asks you how many photos you\'ve taken, you sheepishly fudge and say, \"Ohhhh...I don\'t know...40 or 50?\"  When you know damn well that you maybe took 10.  Oops!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut making the new friend was worth the artistic sacrifice.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd besides, when your dear old friend is a Photography Goddess, you know that her photos taken with her fancy-schmancy camera and artistic eye are going to turn out much better than yours anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10796\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10796\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause the Photography Goddess can make something as mundane as a crappy old car look bloody fantastic!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10798\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10798\" title=\"Michelle WDS-2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever been on a photowalk?  Tell us all about it in the comments below!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll photos by yours truly except \"Bloody Fantastic Car\" and \"Michelle and Susie Yakking Away\" which were most obviously taken by Sam.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA shout out and thank you to our fearless leader, organizer and fellow World Domination Summiteer,<a href=\"http://www.herviewphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>Darlene Hildebrandt!</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #26:  Portland Photowalk  ','','inherit','open','open','','10787-revision-36','','','2012-07-20 21:22:22','2012-07-21 04:22:22','',10787,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/20/10787-revision-36/',0,'revision','',0),(10834,1,'2012-07-20 21:22:29','2012-07-21 04:22:29','[caption id=\"attachment_10789\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10789\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10789 \" title=\"Portland Oregon Sign\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Note to self: When playing photographer for the day, remember minor details such as including the reindeer\'s entire head and antlers in the photo. The For Lease sign is probably not as important. :-p[/caption]\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been on a photowalk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never even heard of a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photowalking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photowalk.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntil my friend Sam, who is a <strong><a href=\"http://samfrancisco.me/\" target=\"_blank\">Photography Goddess</a>,</strong> invited me to one held in Portland\'s Chinatown prior to the <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Domination Summit</strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>    </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t need to be a real photographer or own a fancy-schmancy camera à la Sam.  Point-and-shooters were welcome!  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is what I learned about photowalks:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotowalks are fun!  While strolling through an area such as Chinatown, you take a few photos of cultural significance that strike your fancy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/21/playdate-26-portland-photowalk/olympus-digital-camera-748/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10829\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10829\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060007-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" /></a>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10793\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10793\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060008-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10791 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10795\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10795\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou make new friends and you talk.  A lot.  And completely lose track of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10797\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10797\" title=\"Michelle WDS-1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the dear old friend who invited you to the photowalk asks you how many photos you\'ve taken, you sheepishly fudge and say, \"Ohhhh...I don\'t know...40 or 50?\"  When you know damn well that you maybe took 10.  Oops!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut making the new friend was worth the artistic sacrifice.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd besides, when your dear old friend is a Photography Goddess, you know that her photos taken with her fancy-schmancy camera and artistic eye are going to turn out much better than yours anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10796\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10796\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause the Photography Goddess can make something as mundane as a crappy old car look bloody fantastic!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10798\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10798\" title=\"Michelle WDS-2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever been on a photowalk?  Tell us all about it in the comments below!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll photos by yours truly except \"Bloody Fantastic Car\" and \"Michelle and Susie Yakking Away\" which were most obviously taken by Sam.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA shout out and thank you to our fearless leader, organizer and fellow World Domination Summiteer,<a href=\"http://www.herviewphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>Darlene Hildebrandt!</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #26:  Portland Photowalk  ','','inherit','open','open','','10787-revision-37','','','2012-07-20 21:22:29','2012-07-21 04:22:29','',10787,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/20/10787-revision-37/',0,'revision','',0),(10832,1,'2012-07-20 21:21:15','2012-07-21 04:21:15','[caption id=\"attachment_10789\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10789\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10789 \" title=\"Portland Oregon Sign\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Note to self: When playing photographer for the day, remember minor details such as including the reindeer\'s entire head and antlers in the photo. The For Lease sign is probably not as important. :-p[/caption]\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been on a photowalk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never even heard of a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photowalking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photowalk.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntil my friend Sam, who is a <strong><a href=\"http://samfrancisco.me/\" target=\"_blank\">Photography Goddess</a>,</strong> invited me to one held in Portland\'s Chinatown prior to the <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Domination Summit</strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>    </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t need to be a real photographer or own a fancy-schmancy camera à la Sam.  Point-and-shooters were welcome!  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is what I learned about photowalks:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotowalks are fun!  While strolling through an area such as Chinatown, you take a few photos of cultural significance that strike your fancy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/21/playdate-26-portland-photowalk/olympus-digital-camera-748/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10829\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10829\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060007-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10793\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10793\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060008-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10791 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10795\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10795\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou make new friends and you talk.  A lot.  And completely lose track of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10797\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10797\" title=\"Michelle WDS-1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the dear old friend who invited you to the photowalk asks you how many photos you\'ve taken, you sheepishly fudge and say, \"Ohhhh...I don\'t know...40 or 50?\"  When you know damn well that you maybe took 10.  Oops!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut making the new friend was worth the artistic sacrifice.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd besides, when your dear old friend is a Photography Goddess, you know that her photos taken with her fancy-schmancy camera and artistic eye are going to turn out much better than yours anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10796\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10796\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause the Photography Goddess can make something as mundane as a crappy old car look bloody fantastic!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10798\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10798\" title=\"Michelle WDS-2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever been on a photowalk?  Tell us all about it in the comments below!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll photos by yours truly except \"Bloody Fantastic Car\" and \"Michelle and Susie Yakking Away\" which were most obviously taken by Sam.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA shout out and thank you to our fearless leader, organizer and fellow World Domination Summiteer,<a href=\"http://www.herviewphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>Darlene Hildebrandt!</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #26:  Portland Photowalk  ','','inherit','open','open','','10787-revision-35','','','2012-07-20 21:21:15','2012-07-21 04:21:15','',10787,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/20/10787-revision-35/',0,'revision','',0),(10835,1,'2012-07-20 21:23:30','2012-07-21 04:23:30','[caption id=\"attachment_10789\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10789\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10789 \" title=\"Portland Oregon Sign\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Note to self: When playing photographer for the day, remember minor details such as including the reindeer\'s entire head and antlers in the photo. The For Lease sign is probably not as important. :-p[/caption]\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been on a photowalk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never even heard of a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photowalking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photowalk.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntil my friend Sam, who is a <strong><a href=\"http://samfrancisco.me/\" target=\"_blank\">Photography Goddess</a>,</strong> invited me to one held in Portland\'s Chinatown prior to the <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Domination Summit</strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>    </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t need to be a real photographer or own a fancy-schmancy camera à la Sam.  Point-and-shooters were welcome!  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is what I learned about photowalks:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotowalks are fun!  While strolling through an area such as Chinatown, you take a few photos of cultural significance that strike your fancy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/21/playdate-26-portland-photowalk/olympus-digital-camera-748/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10829\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10829\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060007-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" /></a>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10793\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10793\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060008-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10791 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10795\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10795\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou make new friends and you talk.  A lot.  And completely lose track of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10797\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10797\" title=\"Michelle WDS-1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the dear old friend who invited you to the photowalk asks you how many photos you\'ve taken, you sheepishly fudge and say, \"Ohhhh...I don\'t know...40 or 50?\"  When you know damn well that you maybe took 10.  Oops!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut making the new friend was worth the artistic sacrifice.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd besides, when your dear old friend is a Photography Goddess, you know that her photos taken with her fancy-schmancy camera and artistic eye are going to turn out much better than yours anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10796\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10796\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause the Photography Goddess can make something as mundane as a crappy old car look bloody fantastic!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10798\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10798\" title=\"Michelle WDS-2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever been on a photowalk?  Tell us all about it in the comments below!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll photos by yours truly except \"Bloody Fantastic Car\" and \"Michelle and Susie Yakking Away\" which were most obviously taken by Sam.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA shout out and thank you to our fearless leader, organizer and fellow World Domination Summiteer,<a href=\"http://www.herviewphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>Darlene Hildebrandt!</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #26:  Portland Photowalk  ','','inherit','open','open','','10787-revision-38','','','2012-07-20 21:23:30','2012-07-21 04:23:30','',10787,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/20/10787-revision-38/',0,'revision','',0),(10836,1,'2012-07-20 21:23:41','2012-07-21 04:23:41','[caption id=\"attachment_10789\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10789\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10789\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10789 \" title=\"Portland Oregon Sign\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060016-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a> Note to self: When playing photographer for the day, remember minor details such as including the reindeer\'s entire head and antlers in the photo. The For Lease sign is probably not as important. :-p[/caption]\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never been on a photowalk.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUp until a couple of weeks ago, I had never even heard of a <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photowalking\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>photowalk.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntil my friend Sam, who is a <strong><a href=\"http://samfrancisco.me/\" target=\"_blank\">Photography Goddess</a>,</strong> invited me to one held in Portland\'s Chinatown prior to the <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Domination Summit</strong></a><strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\">.</a>    </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn\'t need to be a real photographer or own a fancy-schmancy camera à la Sam.  Point-and-shooters were welcome!  Yay!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHere is what I learned about photowalks:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhotowalks are fun!  While strolling through an area such as Chinatown, you take a few photos of cultural significance that strike your fancy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/21/playdate-26-portland-photowalk/olympus-digital-camera-748/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10829\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10829\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060007-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" /></a>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10793\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10793\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10793\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060008-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10791 alignnone\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10795\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10795\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10795\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060019-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou make new friends and you talk.  A lot.  And completely lose track of time.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10797\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10797\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10797\" title=\"Michelle WDS-1\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the dear old friend who invited you to the photowalk asks you how many photos you\'ve taken, you sheepishly fudge and say, \"Ohhhh...I don\'t know...40 or 50?\"  When you know damn well that you maybe took 10.  Oops!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut making the new friend was worth the artistic sacrifice.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd besides, when your dear old friend is a Photography Goddess, you know that her photos taken with her fancy-schmancy camera and artistic eye are going to turn out much better than yours anyway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10796\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10796\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10796\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7060021-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBecause the Photography Goddess can make something as mundane as a crappy old car look bloody fantastic!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10798\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10798\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10798\" title=\"Michelle WDS-2\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Michelle-WDS-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"334\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHave you ever been on a photowalk?  Tell us all about it in the comments below!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll photos by yours truly except \"Bloody Fantastic Car\" and \"Michelle and Susie Yakking Away\" which were most obviously taken by Sam.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA shout out and thank you to our fearless leader, organizer and fellow World Domination Summiteer,<a href=\"http://www.herviewphotography.com/\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>Darlene Hildebrandt!</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #26:  Portland Photowalk  ','','inherit','open','open','','10787-revision-39','','','2012-07-20 21:23:41','2012-07-21 04:23:41','',10787,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/20/10787-revision-39/',0,'revision','',0),(10838,1,'2012-07-27 01:11:40','2012-07-27 08:11:40','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/27/playdate-27-the-100-investment/olympus-digital-camera-752/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris never accepts corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Swell Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>As Good As It Gets</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/27/playdate-27-the-100-investment/screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8-21-56-pm/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n&nbsp;\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897  \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs I mentioned, Bella shamelessly stole her idea from <a href=\"http://mycharitywater.org/birthdays\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Charity: Water\'s Pledge Your Birthday campaign.</strong></a>  Won\'t you consider pledging your birthday this year?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','publish','open','open','','playdate-27-the-100-investment','','\nhttp://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/','2012-07-27 11:03:12','2012-07-27 18:03:12','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=10838',0,'post','',12),(10840,1,'2012-07-22 20:49:55','2012-07-23 03:49:55','','Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM','','inherit','open','open','','screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8-21-56-pm','','','2012-07-22 20:49:55','2012-07-23 03:49:55','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(10841,1,'2012-07-22 11:18:47','2012-07-22 18:18:47','','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision','','','2012-07-22 11:18:47','2012-07-22 18:18:47','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/22/10838-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(10842,1,'2012-07-22 20:50:16','2012-07-23 03:50:16','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"527\" /></a>','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-2','','','2012-07-22 20:50:16','2012-07-23 03:50:16','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/22/10838-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(10843,1,'2012-07-22 20:50:28','2012-07-23 03:50:28','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"527\" /></a>','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-3','','','2012-07-22 20:50:28','2012-07-23 03:50:28','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/22/10838-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(10844,1,'2012-07-23 18:48:06','2012-07-24 01:48:06','&nbsp;\n\nwho -- chris g.  Bella\n\nwhat -- gave us a $100.  shameless soliciting.  screen capture.\n\nwhy -- generous uber-humble dude.  invests in us knowing that we\'ll grow $$.  has faith in us.  give back to the peeps who saved her life.\n\nhow -- 1000 $100 bills!.  birthday.\n\nhow much -- what will evolve into for next summer?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"527\" /></a>','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-4','','','2012-07-23 18:48:06','2012-07-24 01:48:06','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/23/10838-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(10845,1,'2012-07-23 19:19:15','2012-07-24 02:19:15','What would you do if you were gifted $100 with the following \"rules\":\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  He never ceases to amaze me\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nwho -- chris g.  Bella\n\nwhat -- gave us a $100.  shameless soliciting.  screen capture.\n\nwhy -- generous uber-humble dude.  invests in us knowing that we\'ll grow $$.  has faith in us.  give back to the peeps who saved her life.\n\nhow -- 1000 $100 bills!.  birthday.  website fundraising.  ebook?\n\nhow much -- what will evolve into for next summer?  what will she raise?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGiveaway:  tiana!   :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"527\" /></a>','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-5','','','2012-07-23 19:19:15','2012-07-24 02:19:15','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/23/10838-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(10846,1,'2012-07-23 19:21:15','2012-07-24 02:21:15','What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  He never ceases to amaze me with\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nwho -- chris g.  Bella\n\nwhat -- gave us a $100.  shameless soliciting.  screen capture.\n\nwhy -- generous uber-humble dude.  invests in us knowing that we\'ll grow $$.  has faith in us.  give back to the peeps who saved her life.\n\nhow -- 1000 $100 bills!.  birthday.  website fundraising.  ebook?\n\nhow much -- what will evolve into for next summer?  what will she raise?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGiveaway:  tiana!   :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"527\" /></a>','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-6','','','2012-07-23 19:21:15','2012-07-24 02:21:15','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/23/10838-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(10847,1,'2012-07-23 20:10:00','2012-07-24 03:10:00','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-752','','','2012-07-23 20:10:00','2012-07-24 03:10:00','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10848,1,'2012-07-23 20:08:49','2012-07-24 03:08:49','What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  He never ceases to amaze me with\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nwho -- chris g.  Bella\n\nwhat -- gave us a $100.  shameless soliciting.  screen capture.\n\nwhy -- generous uber-humble dude.  invests in us knowing that we\'ll grow $$.  has faith in us.  give back to the peeps who saved her life.\n\nhow -- 1000 $100 bills!.  birthday.  website fundraising.  ebook?\n\nhow much -- what will evolve into for next summer?  what will she raise?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGiveaway:  tiana!   :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"527\" /></a>','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-7','','','2012-07-23 20:08:49','2012-07-24 03:08:49','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/23/10838-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(10849,1,'2012-07-23 20:10:34','2012-07-24 03:10:34','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  He never ceases to amaze me with\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nwho -- chris g.  Bella\r\n\r\nwhat -- gave us a $100.  shameless soliciting.  screen capture.\r\n\r\nwhy -- generous uber-humble dude.  invests in us knowing that we\'ll grow $$.  has faith in us.  give back to the peeps who saved her life.\r\n\r\nhow -- 1000 $100 bills!.  birthday.  website fundraising.  ebook?\r\n\r\nhow much -- what will evolve into for next summer?  what will she raise?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGiveaway:  tiana!   :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"527\" /></a>','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-8','','','2012-07-23 20:10:34','2012-07-24 03:10:34','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/23/10838-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(10910,1,'2012-07-26 21:07:42','2012-07-27 04:07:42','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\n\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo be continued . . . .\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-64','','','2012-07-26 21:07:42','2012-07-27 04:07:42','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-64/',0,'revision','',0),(10852,1,'2012-07-23 20:10:41','2012-07-24 03:10:41','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  He never ceases to amaze me with\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nwho -- chris g.  Bella\r\n\r\nwhat -- gave us a $100.  shameless soliciting.  screen capture.\r\n\r\nwhy -- generous uber-humble dude.  invests in us knowing that we\'ll grow $$.  has faith in us.  give back to the peeps who saved her life.\r\n\r\nhow -- 1000 $100 bills!.  birthday.  website fundraising.  ebook?\r\n\r\nhow much -- what will evolve into for next summer?  what will she raise?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGiveaway:  tiana!   :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"527\" /></a>','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-9','','','2012-07-23 20:10:41','2012-07-24 03:10:41','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/23/10838-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(10853,1,'2012-07-23 20:14:39','2012-07-24 03:14:39','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10851\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10851\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10851 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230006-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  He never ceases to amaze me with\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nwho -- chris g.  Bella\r\n\r\nwhat -- gave us a $100.  shameless soliciting.  screen capture.\r\n\r\nwhy -- generous uber-humble dude.  invests in us knowing that we\'ll grow $$.  has faith in us.  give back to the peeps who saved her life.\r\n\r\nhow -- 1000 $100 bills!.  birthday.  website fundraising.  ebook?\r\n\r\nhow much -- what will evolve into for next summer?  what will she raise?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGiveaway:  tiana!   :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"527\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10850\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10850\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10850\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230013-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-10','','','2012-07-23 20:14:39','2012-07-24 03:14:39','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/23/10838-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(10854,1,'2012-07-23 20:14:48','2012-07-24 03:14:48','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10851\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10851\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10851 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230006-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  He never ceases to amaze me with\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nwho -- chris g.  Bella\r\n\r\nwhat -- gave us a $100.  shameless soliciting.  screen capture.\r\n\r\nwhy -- generous uber-humble dude.  invests in us knowing that we\'ll grow $$.  has faith in us.  give back to the peeps who saved her life.\r\n\r\nhow -- 1000 $100 bills!.  birthday.  website fundraising.  ebook?\r\n\r\nhow much -- what will evolve into for next summer?  what will she raise?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGiveaway:  tiana!   :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"527\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10850\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10850\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10850\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230013-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-11','','','2012-07-23 20:14:48','2012-07-24 03:14:48','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/23/10838-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(10855,1,'2012-07-23 20:14:53','2012-07-24 03:14:53','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10851\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10851\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10851 alignleft\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230006-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  He never ceases to amaze me with\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nwho -- chris g.  Bella\r\n\r\nwhat -- gave us a $100.  shameless soliciting.  screen capture.\r\n\r\nwhy -- generous uber-humble dude.  invests in us knowing that we\'ll grow $$.  has faith in us.  give back to the peeps who saved her life.\r\n\r\nhow -- 1000 $100 bills!.  birthday.  website fundraising.  ebook?\r\n\r\nhow much -- what will evolve into for next summer?  what will she raise?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGiveaway:  tiana!   :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"527\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10850\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10850\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10850\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230013-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-12','','','2012-07-23 20:14:53','2012-07-24 03:14:53','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/23/10838-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(10856,1,'2012-07-24 11:36:52','2012-07-24 18:36:52','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  He never ceases to amaze me with his genuinely humble nature and his heart for service.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nwho -- chris g.  Bella\n\nwhat -- gave us a $100.  shameless soliciting.  screen capture.\n\nwhy -- generous uber-humble dude.  invests in us knowing that we\'ll grow $$.  has faith in us.  give back to the peeps who saved her life.\n\nhow -- 1000 $100 bills!.  birthday.  website fundraising.  ebook?\n\nhow much -- what will evolve into for next summer?  what will she raise?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGiveaway:  tiana!   :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"527\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10850\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10850\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10850\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230013-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-13','','','2012-07-24 11:36:52','2012-07-24 18:36:52','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/24/10838-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(10858,1,'2012-07-24 14:25:35','2012-07-24 21:25:35','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. He is the poster child for Community, Adventure and Service. \n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd Chris is humble to boot. \n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember that schmaltzy Jerry Maguire line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"? \n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris makes me want to be a better woman. \n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Sorry, Chris.  This is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nwho -- chris g.  Bella\n\nwhat -- gave us a $100.  shameless soliciting.  screen capture.\n\nwhy -- generous uber-humble dude.  invests in us knowing that we\'ll grow $$.  has faith in us.  give back to the peeps who saved her life.\n\nhow -- 1000 $100 bills!.  birthday.  website fundraising.  ebook?\n\nhow much -- what will evolve into for next summer?  what will she raise?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGiveaway:  tiana!   :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"527\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10850\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10850\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10850\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230013-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-15','','','2012-07-24 14:25:35','2012-07-24 21:25:35','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/24/10838-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(10857,1,'2012-07-24 11:40:52','2012-07-24 18:40:52','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  He never ceases to amaze me with his genuinely humble nature and his heart for service.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn fact, Chris Guilleabeau is the poster child for Community, Adventure and Service.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nwho -- chris g.  Bella\n\nwhat -- gave us a $100.  shameless soliciting.  screen capture.\n\nwhy -- generous uber-humble dude.  invests in us knowing that we\'ll grow $$.  has faith in us.  give back to the peeps who saved her life.\n\nhow -- 1000 $100 bills!.  birthday.  website fundraising.  ebook?\n\nhow much -- what will evolve into for next summer?  what will she raise?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nGiveaway:  tiana!   :-)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"527\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10850\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10850\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10850\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230013-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-14','','','2012-07-24 11:40:52','2012-07-24 18:40:52','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/24/10838-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(10859,1,'2012-07-24 14:28:35','2012-07-24 21:28:35','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. He is the poster child for Community, Adventure and Service. \n\n&nbsp;\n\nExample:  Chris and his wife schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd Chris is humble to boot. \n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember that schmaltzy Jerry Maguire line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"? \n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris makes me want to be a better woman. \n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nwho -- chris g.  Bella\n\nwhat -- gave us a $100.  shameless soliciting.  screen capture.\n\nwhy -- generous uber-humble dude.  invests in us knowing that we\'ll grow $$.  has faith in us.  give back to the peeps who saved her life.\n\nhow -- 1000 $100 bills!.  birthday.  website fundraising.  ebook?\n\nhow much -- what will evolve into for next summer? 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 what will she raise?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGiveaway:  tiana!   :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10850\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10850\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10850\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230013-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-27','','','2012-07-25 20:49:28','2012-07-26 03:49:28','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/25/10838-revision-27/',0,'revision','',0),(10871,1,'2012-07-25 20:49:34','2012-07-26 03:49:34','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nthe story why in a nutshell\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. He is the poster child for Community, Adventure and Service.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nExample:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh.  And he is humble to boot.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo when I received my $100, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few minutes of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog.</a> </strong>\r\n\r\nwho -- chris g.  Bella\r\n\r\nwhat -- gave us a $100.  shameless soliciting.  screen capture.\r\n\r\nwhy -- generous uber-humble dude.  invests in us knowing that we\'ll grow $$.  has faith in us.  give back to the peeps who saved her life.\r\n\r\nhow -- 1000 $100 bills!.  birthday.  website fundraising.  ebook?\r\n\r\nhow much -- what will evolve into for next summer?  what will she raise?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGiveaway:  tiana!   :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10850\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10850\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10850\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230013-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-28','','','2012-07-25 20:49:34','2012-07-26 03:49:34','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/25/10838-revision-28/',0,'revision','',0),(10872,1,'2012-07-25 20:50:20','2012-07-26 03:50:20','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nthe story why in a nutshell\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. He is the poster child for Community, Adventure and Service.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nExample:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh.  And he is humble to boot.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo when I received my $100, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few minutes of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog.</a> </strong>\r\n\r\nwho -- chris g.  Bella\r\n\r\nwhat -- gave us a $100.  shameless soliciting.  screen capture.\r\n\r\nwhy -- generous uber-humble dude.  invests in us knowing that we\'ll grow $$.  has faith in us.  give back to the peeps who saved her life.\r\n\r\nhow -- 1000 $100 bills!.  birthday.  website fundraising.  ebook?\r\n\r\nhow much -- what will evolve into for next summer?  what will she raise?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGiveaway:  tiana!   :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10850\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10850\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10850\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230013-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-29','','','2012-07-25 20:50:20','2012-07-26 03:50:20','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/25/10838-revision-29/',0,'revision','',0),(10873,1,'2012-07-25 20:56:49','2012-07-26 03:56:49','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest the money in us.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nExample:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh.  And he is humble to boot.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo when I received my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few minutes of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog.</a> </strong>\r\n\r\nwho -- chris g.  Bella\r\n\r\nwhat -- gave us a $100.  shameless soliciting.  screen capture.\r\n\r\nwhy -- generous uber-humble dude.  invests in us knowing that we\'ll grow $$.  has faith in us.  give back to the peeps who saved her life.\r\n\r\nhow -- 1000 $100 bills!.  birthday.  website fundraising.  ebook?\r\n\r\nhow much -- what will evolve into for next summer?  what will she raise?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGiveaway:  tiana!   :-)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10850\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10850\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10850\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230013-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-30','','','2012-07-25 20:56:49','2012-07-26 03:56:49','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/25/10838-revision-30/',0,'revision','',0),(10876,1,'2012-07-26 20:30:53','2012-07-27 03:30:53','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He is also the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Giant-sized text!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo be continued circa February 2013 when Bella will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_10874\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"262\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10874\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10874\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10874 \" title=\"The face that launched a 1000 hearts\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P1140002-262x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" /></a> The face that launched a 1000 hearts[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo be continued . . . .\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat would you do with a little windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment sectio\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-31','','','2012-07-26 20:30:53','2012-07-27 03:30:53','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-31/',0,'revision','',0),(10878,1,'2012-07-26 20:31:53','2012-07-27 03:31:53','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He is also the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Giant-sized text!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn February 2013 when Bella will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_10874\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"262\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10874\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10874\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10874 \" title=\"The face that launched a 1000 hearts\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P1140002-262x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" /></a> The face that launched a 1000 hearts[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo be continued . . . .\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-33','','','2012-07-26 20:31:53','2012-07-27 03:31:53','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-33/',0,'revision','',0),(10877,1,'2012-07-26 20:31:47','2012-07-27 03:31:47','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He is also the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Giant-sized text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 when Bella will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10874\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"262\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10874\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10874\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10874 \" title=\"The face that launched a 1000 hearts\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P1140002-262x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" /></a> The face that launched a 1000 hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-32','','','2012-07-26 20:31:47','2012-07-27 03:31:47','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-32/',0,'revision','',0),(10879,1,'2012-07-26 20:33:39','2012-07-27 03:33:39','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He is also the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Giant-sized text!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn February 2013 when Bella will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_10874\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"262\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10874\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10874\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10874 \" title=\"The face that launched a 1000 hearts\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P1140002-262x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" /></a> The face that launched a 1000 hearts[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo be continued . . . .\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-34','','','2012-07-26 20:33:39','2012-07-27 03:33:39','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-34/',0,'revision','',0),(10880,1,'2012-07-26 20:33:56','2012-07-27 03:33:56','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He is also the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Giant-sized text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 when Bella will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10874\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"262\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10874\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10874\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10874 \" title=\"The face that launched a 1000 hearts\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P1140002-262x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" /></a> The face that launched a 1000 hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-35','','','2012-07-26 20:33:56','2012-07-27 03:33:56','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-35/',0,'revision','',0),(10881,1,'2012-07-26 20:34:59','2012-07-27 03:34:59','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He is also the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Giant-sized text!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn February 2013 when Bella will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_10874\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"262\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10874\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10874\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10874 \" title=\"The face that launched a 1000 hearts\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P1140002-262x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" /></a> The face that launched a 1000 hearts[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo be continued . . . .\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-36','','','2012-07-26 20:34:59','2012-07-27 03:34:59','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-36/',0,'revision','',0),(10882,1,'2012-07-26 20:35:53','2012-07-27 03:35:53','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He is also the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Giant-sized text!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn February 2013 when Bella will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_10874\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"262\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10874\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10874\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10874 \" title=\"The face that launched a 1000 hearts\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P1140002-262x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" /></a> The face that launched a 1000 hearts[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo be continued . . . .\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-37','','','2012-07-26 20:35:53','2012-07-27 03:35:53','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-37/',0,'revision','',0),(10888,1,'2012-07-26 20:41:33','2012-07-27 03:41:33','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\n\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn February 2013 when Bella will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_10874\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"262\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10874\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10874\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10874 \" title=\"The face that launched a 1000 hearts\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P1140002-262x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" /></a> The face that launched a 1000 hearts[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo be continued . . . .\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-43','','','2012-07-26 20:41:33','2012-07-27 03:41:33','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-43/',0,'revision','',0),(10883,1,'2012-07-26 20:35:59','2012-07-27 03:35:59','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Giant-sized text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 when Bella will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10874\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"262\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10874\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10874\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10874 \" title=\"The face that launched a 1000 hearts\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P1140002-262x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" /></a> The face that launched a 1000 hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-38','','','2012-07-26 20:35:59','2012-07-27 03:35:59','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-38/',0,'revision','',0),(10884,1,'2012-07-26 20:36:03','2012-07-27 03:36:03','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Giant-sized text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 when Bella will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10874\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"262\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10874\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10874\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10874 \" title=\"The face that launched a 1000 hearts\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P1140002-262x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" /></a> The face that launched a 1000 hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-39','','','2012-07-26 20:36:03','2012-07-27 03:36:03','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-39/',0,'revision','',0),(10885,1,'2012-07-26 20:37:25','2012-07-27 03:37:25','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He is also the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 when Bella will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10874\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"262\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10874\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10874\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10874 \" title=\"The face that launched a 1000 hearts\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P1140002-262x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" /></a> The face that launched a 1000 hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-40','','','2012-07-26 20:37:25','2012-07-27 03:37:25','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-40/',0,'revision','',0),(10886,1,'2012-07-26 20:38:52','2012-07-27 03:38:52','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He also moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 when Bella will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10874\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"262\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10874\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10874\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10874 \" title=\"The face that launched a 1000 hearts\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P1140002-262x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" /></a> The face that launched a 1000 hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-41','','','2012-07-26 20:38:52','2012-07-27 03:38:52','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-41/',0,'revision','',0),(10887,1,'2012-07-26 20:38:59','2012-07-27 03:38:59','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He also moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 when Bella will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10874\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"262\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10874\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10874\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10874 \" title=\"The face that launched a 1000 hearts\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P1140002-262x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" /></a> The face that launched a 1000 hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-42','','','2012-07-26 20:38:59','2012-07-27 03:38:59','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-42/',0,'revision','',0),(10889,1,'2012-07-26 20:42:45','2012-07-27 03:42:45','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\n\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn February 2013 when Bella will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_10874\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"262\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10874\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10874\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10874 \" title=\"The face that launched a 1000 hearts\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P1140002-262x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" /></a> The face that launched a 1000 hearts[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo be continued . . . .\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-44','','','2012-07-26 20:42:45','2012-07-27 03:42:45','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-44/',0,'revision','',0),(10890,1,'2012-07-26 20:49:40','2012-07-27 03:49:40','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\n\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10875\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10875\"><img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10875\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P5050015-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo be continued . . . .\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-45','','','2012-07-26 20:49:40','2012-07-27 03:49:40','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-45/',0,'revision','',0),(10891,1,'2012-07-26 20:50:40','2012-07-27 03:50:40','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\n\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_10875\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"717\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10875\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10875\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\" wp-image-10875  \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P5050015-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts\" width=\"717\" height=\"470\" /></a> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo be continued . . . .\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-46','','','2012-07-26 20:50:40','2012-07-27 03:50:40','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-46/',0,'revision','',0),(10892,1,'2012-07-26 20:50:48','2012-07-27 03:50:48','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10875\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"717\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10875\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10875\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\" wp-image-10875  \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P5050015-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts\" width=\"717\" height=\"470\" /></a> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-47','','','2012-07-26 20:50:48','2012-07-27 03:50:48','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-47/',0,'revision','',0),(10893,1,'2012-07-26 20:50:51','2012-07-27 03:50:51','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10875\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"717\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10875\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10875\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\" wp-image-10875  \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P5050015-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts\" width=\"717\" height=\"470\" /></a> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-48','','','2012-07-26 20:50:51','2012-07-27 03:50:51','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-48/',0,'revision','',0),(10894,1,'2012-07-26 20:50:53','2012-07-27 03:50:53','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10875\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"717\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10875\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10875\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\" wp-image-10875  \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P5050015-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts\" width=\"717\" height=\"470\" /></a> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-49','','','2012-07-26 20:50:53','2012-07-27 03:50:53','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-49/',0,'revision','',0),(10895,1,'2012-07-26 20:51:33','2012-07-27 03:51:33','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10875\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"430\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10875\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10875\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\" wp-image-10875   \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P5050015-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts\" width=\"430\" height=\"282\" /></a> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-50','','','2012-07-26 20:51:33','2012-07-27 03:51:33','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-50/',0,'revision','',0),(10896,1,'2012-07-26 20:53:13','2012-07-27 03:53:13','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\n\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_10875\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"559\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10875\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10875\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\" wp-image-10875    \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P5050015-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts\" width=\"559\" height=\"367\" /></a> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo be continued . . . .\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-51','','','2012-07-26 20:53:13','2012-07-27 03:53:13','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-51/',0,'revision','',0),(10897,1,'2012-07-26 20:56:01','2012-07-27 03:56:01','','OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA','','inherit','open','open','','olympus-digital-camera-757','','','2012-07-26 20:56:01','2012-07-27 03:56:01','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10898,1,'2012-07-26 20:55:05','2012-07-27 03:55:05','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\n\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_10875\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"559\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10875\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10875\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\" wp-image-10875    \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P5050015-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts\" width=\"559\" height=\"367\" /></a> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo be continued . . . .\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-52','','','2012-07-26 20:55:05','2012-07-27 03:55:05','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-52/',0,'revision','',0),(10900,1,'2012-07-26 20:57:56','2012-07-27 03:57:56','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\n\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10897\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"578\" height=\"611\" />\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo be continued . . . .\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-54','','','2012-07-26 20:57:56','2012-07-27 03:57:56','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-54/',0,'revision','',0),(10899,1,'2012-07-26 20:56:27','2012-07-27 03:56:27','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10875\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"559\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10875\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10875\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\" wp-image-10875    \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P5050015-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts\" width=\"559\" height=\"367\" /></a> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10897\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10897\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10897\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"826\" height=\"873\" /></a>','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-53','','','2012-07-26 20:56:27','2012-07-27 03:56:27','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-53/',0,'revision','',0),(10901,1,'2012-07-26 20:59:56','2012-07-27 03:59:56','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\n\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo be continued . . . .\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-55','','','2012-07-26 20:59:56','2012-07-27 03:59:56','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-55/',0,'revision','',0),(10902,1,'2012-07-26 21:00:07','2012-07-27 04:00:07','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-56','','','2012-07-26 21:00:07','2012-07-27 04:00:07','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-56/',0,'revision','',0),(10906,1,'2012-07-26 21:03:35','2012-07-27 04:03:35','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\n\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo be continued . . . .\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-60','','','2012-07-26 21:03:35','2012-07-27 04:03:35','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-60/',0,'revision','',0),(10903,1,'2012-07-26 21:00:22','2012-07-27 04:00:22','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new page.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-57','','','2012-07-26 21:00:22','2012-07-27 04:00:22','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-57/',0,'revision','',0),(10905,1,'2012-07-26 21:01:36','2012-07-27 04:01:36','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-59','','','2012-07-26 21:01:36','2012-07-27 04:01:36','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-59/',0,'revision','',0),(10904,1,'2012-07-26 21:01:01','2012-07-27 04:01:01','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1.  Start a project  2.  Surprise someone  or  3.  Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBut that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, he consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-58','','','2012-07-26 21:01:01','2012-07-27 04:01:01','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-58/',0,'revision','',0),(10908,1,'2012-07-26 21:05:20','2012-07-27 04:05:20','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\n\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTo be continued . . . .\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-62','','','2012-07-26 21:05:20','2012-07-27 04:05:20','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-62/',0,'revision','',0),(10907,1,'2012-07-26 21:03:54','2012-07-27 04:03:54','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is.  After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you a $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-61','','','2012-07-26 21:03:54','2012-07-27 04:03:54','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-61/',0,'revision','',0),(10909,1,'2012-07-26 21:06:28','2012-07-27 04:06:28','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-63','','','2012-07-26 21:06:28','2012-07-27 04:06:28','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-63/',0,'revision','',0),(10911,1,'2012-07-26 21:36:01','2012-07-27 04:36:01','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris never accepts corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Swell Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897  \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs I mentioned, Bella shamelessly stole her idea from <a href=\"http://mycharitywater.org/birthdays\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Charity: Water\'s Pledge Your Birthday campaign.</strong></a>  Won\'t you consider pledging your birthday this year?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-autosave','','','2012-07-26 21:36:01','2012-07-27 04:36:01','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(10912,1,'2012-07-26 21:11:12','2012-07-27 04:11:12','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-65','','','2012-07-26 21:11:12','2012-07-27 04:11:12','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-65/',0,'revision','',0),(10913,1,'2012-07-26 21:14:18','2012-07-27 04:14:18','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs I mentioned, Bella shamelessly stole her idea from <a href=\"http://mycharitywater.org/birthdays\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Charity: Water\'s Pledge Your Birthday campaign.</strong></a>  Won\'t you consider pledging your birthday this year?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-66','','','2012-07-26 21:14:18','2012-07-27 04:14:18','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-66/',0,'revision','',0),(10914,1,'2012-07-26 21:14:30','2012-07-27 04:14:30','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris doesn\'t accept corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs I mentioned, Bella shamelessly stole her idea from <a href=\"http://mycharitywater.org/birthdays\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Charity: Water\'s Pledge Your Birthday campaign.</strong></a>  Won\'t you consider pledging your birthday this year?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-67','','','2012-07-26 21:14:30','2012-07-27 04:14:30','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-67/',0,'revision','',0),(10915,1,'2012-07-26 21:16:10','2012-07-27 04:16:10','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris never accepts corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Nice Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs I mentioned, Bella shamelessly stole her idea from <a href=\"http://mycharitywater.org/birthdays\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Charity: Water\'s Pledge Your Birthday campaign.</strong></a>  Won\'t you consider pledging your birthday this year?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-68','','','2012-07-26 21:16:10','2012-07-27 04:16:10','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-68/',0,'revision','',0),(10916,1,'2012-07-26 21:17:10','2012-07-27 04:17:10','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris never accepts corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Swell Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs I mentioned, Bella shamelessly stole her idea from <a href=\"http://mycharitywater.org/birthdays\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Charity: Water\'s Pledge Your Birthday campaign.</strong></a>  Won\'t you consider pledging your birthday this year?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-69','','','2012-07-26 21:17:10','2012-07-27 04:17:10','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-69/',0,'revision','',0),(10919,1,'2012-07-26 21:29:06','2012-07-27 04:29:06','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris never accepts corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Swell Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897  \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs I mentioned, Bella shamelessly stole her idea from <a href=\"http://mycharitywater.org/birthdays\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Charity: Water\'s Pledge Your Birthday campaign.</strong></a>  Won\'t you consider pledging your birthday this year?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-72','','','2012-07-26 21:29:06','2012-07-27 04:29:06','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-72/',0,'revision','',0),(10917,1,'2012-07-26 21:21:32','2012-07-27 04:21:32','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris never accepts corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Swell Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs I mentioned, Bella shamelessly stole her idea from <a href=\"http://mycharitywater.org/birthdays\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Charity: Water\'s Pledge Your Birthday campaign.</strong></a>  Won\'t you consider pledging your birthday this year?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-70','','','2012-07-26 21:21:32','2012-07-27 04:21:32','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-70/',0,'revision','',0),(10918,1,'2012-07-26 21:21:39','2012-07-27 04:21:39','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris never accepts corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Swell Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs I mentioned, Bella shamelessly stole her idea from <a href=\"http://mycharitywater.org/birthdays\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Charity: Water\'s Pledge Your Birthday campaign.</strong></a>  Won\'t you consider pledging your birthday this year?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-71','','','2012-07-26 21:21:39','2012-07-27 04:21:39','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-71/',0,'revision','',0),(10923,1,'2012-07-26 21:34:01','2012-07-27 04:34:01','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris never accepts corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Swell Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897  \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs I mentioned, Bella shamelessly stole her idea from <a href=\"http://mycharitywater.org/birthdays\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Charity: Water\'s Pledge Your Birthday campaign.</strong></a>  Won\'t you consider pledging your birthday this year?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-76','','','2012-07-26 21:34:01','2012-07-27 04:34:01','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-76/',0,'revision','',0),(10920,1,'2012-07-26 21:30:23','2012-07-27 04:30:23','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris never accepts corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Swell Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897  \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs I mentioned, Bella shamelessly stole her idea from <a href=\"http://mycharitywater.org/birthdays\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Charity: Water\'s Pledge Your Birthday campaign.</strong></a>  Won\'t you consider pledging your birthday this year?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-73','','','2012-07-26 21:30:23','2012-07-27 04:30:23','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-73/',0,'revision','',0),(10921,1,'2012-07-26 21:32:20','2012-07-27 04:32:20','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris never accepts corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Swell Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897  \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs I mentioned, Bella shamelessly stole her idea from <a href=\"http://mycharitywater.org/birthdays\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Charity: Water\'s Pledge Your Birthday campaign.</strong></a>  Won\'t you consider pledging your birthday this year?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-74','','','2012-07-26 21:32:20','2012-07-27 04:32:20','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-74/',0,'revision','',0),(10922,1,'2012-07-26 21:32:30','2012-07-27 04:32:30','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris never accepts corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Swell Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897  \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs I mentioned, Bella shamelessly stole her idea from <a href=\"http://mycharitywater.org/birthdays\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Charity: Water\'s Pledge Your Birthday campaign.</strong></a>  Won\'t you consider pledging your birthday this year?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-75','','','2012-07-26 21:32:30','2012-07-27 04:32:30','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-75/',0,'revision','',0),(10925,1,'2012-07-27 11:03:11','2012-07-27 18:03:11','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris never accepts corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Swell Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>As Good As It Gets</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n&nbsp;\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897  \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs I mentioned, Bella shamelessly stole her idea from <a href=\"http://mycharitywater.org/birthdays\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Charity: Water\'s Pledge Your Birthday campaign.</strong></a>  Won\'t you consider pledging your birthday this year?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-78','','','2012-07-27 11:03:11','2012-07-27 18:03:11','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/27/10838-revision-78/',0,'revision','',0),(10924,1,'2012-07-26 21:34:09','2012-07-27 04:34:09','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10847\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10847\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-10847\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P7230007-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>What would you do if you unexpectedly received $100 with the following \"rules\":  1. Start a project  2. Surprise someone  or  3. Do something entirely different.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was given this charge two weeks ago at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The World Domination Summit.  </strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd I wasn\'t the only one.  My fellow 9,999 Summiteers received $100 as well.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, you read those numbers correctly.  That\'s a $100,000 gift to the masses, my friends.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>But that\'s the kinda guy that World Domination Summit organizer Chris Guillebeau is. After receiving an anonymous donation, Chris decided to reinvest 100 grand in his attendees.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYou see, Chris never accepts corporate sponsorship for the Summit.  His vision is to keep WDS not-for-profit.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen the donation was offered to him, Chris consulted his all-volunteer team for advice on how to handle the money.  The verdict?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris and his team believe in us.  They trust that we\'ll grow that $100,000 into something meaningful and monumental.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>And let me tell you, when you have the Poster Child for Service* handing you $100, you take it seriously.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(*Example:  Chris and his wife Jolie schlepped off to Africa for 4+ years to volunteer for a medical charity.  Verklempt.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Oh.  And did I mention that Chris is humble to boot?  He moonlights as the Poster Child for All-Around Swell Guy.)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember that schmaltzy <em>Jerry Maguire</em> line -- \"You make me want to be a better man\"?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nChris makes me want to be a better woman.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(Sorry, Chris.  I realize that this is getting way too corny, but I couldn\'t help myself.  It\'s true!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #008000;\"><strong>When I was presented with my crisp 100 dollar bill, I knew that I needed to give back somehow.  After a few days of contemplation, I knew exactly who would be the recipient of Chris\'s generosity.</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI posted my idea on Chris\'s <strong><a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/the-100-investment/\" target=\"_blank\">blog</a>.</strong>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10840\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10840\" target=\"_blank\"><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10840\" title=\"Screen shot 2012-07-16 at 8.21.56 PM\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-16-at-8.21.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"443\" /></a>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n(If you have trouble reading my comment, please click the screenshot above.  It will open in a new window.  Click again and voila!  Easy-to-read text!)\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\nIn February 2013 Bella aka World\'s Most Precious Pooch will be uncelebrating her 3rd birthday.  Make sure to <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/worlds.most.precious.pooch\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>like her facebook page</strong></a> to stay on top of updates.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_10897\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"462\"]<img class=\" wp-image-10897  \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/P50500151.jpg\" alt=\"The face that launched a thousand hearts\" width=\"462\" height=\"489\" /> The Face That Launched a Thousand Hearts[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships, then why can\'t this face launch a thousand (or more!) hearts and bring in some serious cash for animal rescue?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTo be continued . . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat would you do with a surprise mini-windfall of $100?  Share your ideas in the comment section below.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs I mentioned, Bella shamelessly stole her idea from <a href=\"http://mycharitywater.org/birthdays\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Charity: Water\'s Pledge Your Birthday campaign.</strong></a>  Won\'t you consider pledging your birthday this year?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #27:  The $100 Investment','','inherit','open','open','','10838-revision-77','','','2012-07-26 21:34:09','2012-07-27 04:34:09','',10838,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/26/10838-revision-77/',0,'revision','',0),(10926,1,'2012-07-31 01:11:56','2012-07-31 08:11:56','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/22104733@N06/6009194370/\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10927\" title=\"6009194370_1e0cf99919_z\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/6009194370_1e0cf99919_z.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlaydate #28 was an extended playdate.  Each night over the course of about a week, my neighbor and I ran through the sprinklers while walking our dogs.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt started out as a necessity.  I live in the desert.  It\'s hot here in the summer.  Hotter than anywhere else in the nation.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, even though you\'re sweltering and complaining about the heat, I assure you that it\'s hotter here.  Unless you happen to live in Havasu or possibly Las Vegas.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPardon me.  Phoenicians get a wee bit Cranky in the summer.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe\'re Cranky from the intense heat, and we\'re Cranky from being pent up indoors all day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo when the sun goes down, we emerge briefly like nocturnal creatures so that our poor dogs can get some exercise.  It\'s still 110 (I am not exaggerating), but at least the sun isn\'t beating down upon us and our dogs paws are safe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd let me share what can turn that Crankiness around in a New York minute.  Although I guess in this case it would be a Phoenix minute.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: x-large; color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Sprinklers!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ve decided that they\'re God\'s gift to Phoenicians and their dogs.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy neighbor and I now run through them regularly.  We cool off and get in touch with our summer inner child in one fell swoop.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRunning through the sprinkler is officially my old and new favorite pastime.  Try this at home.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCrankiness, begone!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat summer ritual reminds you of childhood while putting a smile on your face and a sparkle in your heart?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #28: Runs Through Sprinklers','','publish','open','open','','playdate-28-runs-through-sprinklers','','','2012-07-30 19:18:11','2012-07-31 02:18:11','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=10926',0,'post','',6),(10927,1,'2012-07-28 10:20:57','2012-07-28 17:20:57','','6009194370_1e0cf99919_z','','inherit','open','open','','6009194370_1e0cf99919_z','','','2012-07-28 10:20:57','2012-07-28 17:20:57','',10926,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/6009194370_1e0cf99919_z.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10928,1,'2012-07-28 10:22:39','2012-07-28 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/></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPlaydate #28 was an extended playdate.  Each night over the course of about a week, my neighbor and I ran through the sprinklers while walking our dogs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIt started out as a necessity.  I live in the desert.  It\'s hot here in the summer.  Hotter than anywhere else in the nation.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, even though you\'re sweltering and complaining about the heat, I assure you that it\'s hotter here.  Unless you happen to live in Havasu or possibly Las Vegas.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPardon me.  Phoenicians get a wee bit Cranky in the summer.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWe\'re Cranky from the intense heat, and we\'re Cranky from being pent up indoors all day.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo when the sun goes down, we emerge briefly like nocturnal creatures so that our poor dogs can get some exercise.  It\'s still 110 (I am not exaggerating), but at least the sun isn\'t beating down upon us and our dogs paws are safe.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd let me share what can turn that Crankiness around in a New York minute.  Although I guess in this case it would be a Phoenix minute.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSprinklers!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI\'ve decided that they\'re God\'s gift to Phoenicians and their dogs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy neighbor and I now run through them regularly.  We cool off and get in touch with our summer inner child in one fell swoop.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRunning through the sprinkler is officially my old and new favorite pastime.  Try this at home.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCrankiness, begone!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat summer ritual puts a smile on your face and a sparkle in your heart?','Playdate #28: Runs Through Sprinklers','','inherit','open','open','','10926-revision-4','','','2012-07-28 10:58:08','2012-07-28 17:58:08','',10926,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/28/10926-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(10932,1,'2012-07-28 10:58:18','2012-07-28 17:58:18','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/22104733@N06/6009194370/\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10927\" title=\"6009194370_1e0cf99919_z\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/6009194370_1e0cf99919_z.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlaydate #28 was an extended playdate.  Each night over the course of about a week, my neighbor and I ran through the sprinklers while walking our dogs.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIt started out as a necessity.  I live in the desert.  It\'s hot here in the summer.  Hotter than anywhere else in the nation.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYes, even though you\'re sweltering and complaining about the heat, I assure you that it\'s hotter here.  Unless you happen to live in Havasu or possibly Las Vegas.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPardon me.  Phoenicians get a wee bit Cranky in the summer.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe\'re Cranky from the intense heat, and we\'re Cranky from being pent up indoors all day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo when the sun goes down, we emerge briefly like nocturnal creatures so that our poor dogs can get some exercise.  It\'s still 110 (I am not exaggerating), but at least the sun isn\'t beating down upon us and our dogs paws are safe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd let me share what can turn that Crankiness around in a New York minute.  Although I guess in this case it would be a Phoenix minute.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSprinklers!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ve decided that they\'re God\'s gift to Phoenicians and their dogs.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy neighbor and I now run through them regularly.  We cool off and get in touch with our summer inner child in one fell swoop.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRunning through the sprinkler is officially my old and new favorite pastime.  Try this at home.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCrankiness, begone!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat summer ritual puts a smile on your face and a sparkle in your heart?','Playdate #28: Runs Through Sprinklers','','inherit','open','open','','10926-revision-5','','','2012-07-28 10:58:18','2012-07-28 17:58:18','',10926,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/28/10926-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(10933,1,'2012-07-28 10:59:08','2012-07-28 17:59:08','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/22104733@N06/6009194370/\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10927\" title=\"6009194370_1e0cf99919_z\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/6009194370_1e0cf99919_z.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPlaydate #28 was an extended playdate.  Each night over the course of about a week, my neighbor and I ran through the sprinklers while walking our dogs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIt started out as a necessity.  I live in the desert.  It\'s hot here in the summer.  Hotter than anywhere else in the nation.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, even though you\'re sweltering and complaining about the heat, I assure you that it\'s hotter here.  Unless you happen to live in Havasu or possibly Las Vegas.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPardon me.  Phoenicians get a wee bit Cranky in the summer.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWe\'re Cranky from the intense heat, and we\'re Cranky from being pent up indoors all day.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo when the sun goes down, we emerge briefly like nocturnal creatures so that our poor dogs can get some exercise.  It\'s still 110 (I am not exaggerating), but at least the sun isn\'t beating down upon us and our dogs paws are safe.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd let me share what can turn that Crankiness around in a New York minute.  Although I guess in this case it would be a Phoenix minute.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSprinklers!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI\'ve decided that they\'re God\'s gift to Phoenicians and their dogs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy neighbor and I now run through them regularly.  We cool off and get in touch with our summer inner child in one fell swoop.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRunning through the sprinkler is officially my old and new favorite pastime.  Try this at home.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCrankiness, begone!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat summer ritual reminds you of childhood while putting a 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sweltering and complaining about the heat, I assure you that it\'s hotter here.  Unless you happen to live in Havasu or possibly Las Vegas.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPardon me.  Phoenicians get a wee bit Cranky in the summer.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe\'re Cranky from the intense heat, and we\'re Cranky from being pent up indoors all day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo when the sun goes down, we emerge briefly like nocturnal creatures so that our poor dogs can get some exercise.  It\'s still 110 (I am not exaggerating), but at least the sun isn\'t beating down upon us and our dogs paws are safe.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd let me share what can turn that Crankiness around in a New York minute.  Although I guess in this case it would be a Phoenix minute.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSprinklers!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ve decided that they\'re God\'s gift to Phoenicians and their dogs.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy neighbor and I now run through them regularly.  We cool off and get in touch with our summer inner child 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case it would be a Phoenix minute.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSprinklers!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI\'ve decided that they\'re God\'s gift to Phoenicians and their dogs.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy neighbor and I now run through them regularly.  We cool off and get in touch with our summer inner child in one fell swoop.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRunning through the sprinkler is officially my old and new favorite pastime.  Try this at home.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCrankiness, begone!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n**********\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat summer ritual reminds you of childhood while putting a smile on your face and a sparkle in your heart?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #28: Runs Through Sprinklers','','inherit','open','open','','10926-revision-8','','','2012-07-28 10:59:55','2012-07-28 17:59:55','',10926,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/28/10926-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(10936,1,'2012-07-28 11:01:52','2012-07-28 18:01:52','<a href=\"http://www.flickr.com/photos/22104733@N06/6009194370/\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10927\" title=\"6009194370_1e0cf99919_z\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/6009194370_1e0cf99919_z.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPlaydate #28 was an extended playdate.  Each night over the course of about a week, my neighbor and I ran through the sprinklers while walking our dogs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIt started out as a necessity.  I live in the desert.  It\'s hot here in the summer.  Hotter than anywhere else in the nation.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, even though you\'re sweltering and complaining about the heat, I assure you that it\'s hotter here.  Unless you happen to live in Havasu or possibly Las Vegas.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPardon me.  Phoenicians get a wee bit Cranky in the summer.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWe\'re Cranky from the intense heat, and we\'re Cranky from being pent up indoors all day.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo when the sun goes down, we emerge briefly like nocturnal creatures so that our poor dogs can get some exercise.  It\'s still 110 (I am not exaggerating), but at least the sun isn\'t beating down upon us and our dogs paws are safe.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd let me share what can turn that Crankiness around in a New York minute.  Although I guess in this case it would be a Phoenix minute.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSprinklers!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI\'ve decided that they\'re God\'s gift to Phoenicians and their dogs.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMy neighbor and I now run through them regularly.  We cool off and get in touch with our summer inner child in one fell swoop.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nRunning through the sprinkler is officially my old and new favorite pastime.  Try this at home.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCrankiness, begone!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n**********\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWhat summer ritual reminds you of childhood while putting a smile on your face and a sparkle in your heart?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','Playdate #28: Runs Through Sprinklers','','inherit','open','open','','10926-autosave','','','2012-07-28 11:01:52','2012-07-28 18:01:52','',10926,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/07/28/10926-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(10939,1,'2012-08-07 01:11:24','2012-08-07 08:11:24','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at <strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com\" target=\"_blank\">The World Domination Summit</a> </strong>in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend in pink) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me arriving in true non-conformist fashion.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I couldn\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose correctly with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp; \r\nNext time (and I know that there will be many next times!), I will wear the shirt (maybe) and find the place on time (hopefully).\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Phoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','publish','open','open','','playdate-29-wds-alumni-reunion','','','2012-08-06 21:02:16','2012-08-07 04:02:16','',0,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?p=10939',0,'post','',2),(10940,1,'2012-08-05 18:54:37','2012-08-06 01:54:37','About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision','','','2012-08-05 18:54:37','2012-08-06 01:54:37','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/05/10939-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(10941,1,'2012-08-05 18:56:11','2012-08-06 01:56:11','About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal 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showing up in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.  Yep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh, well.  At least I chose right.  Check out this atmosphere.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nlast one to arrive (lost) and no shirt.  but i suppose it\'s more nonconformist that way.','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-3','','','2012-08-06 19:13:44','2012-08-07 02:13:44','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(10944,1,'2012-08-06 19:16:00','2012-08-07 02:16:00','About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong> guy.  He would approve of me showing up in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.  Yep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with Cartel Coffee Lab.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nlast one to arrive (lost) and no shirt.  but i suppose it\'s more nonconformist that way.','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-4','','','2012-08-06 19:16:00','2012-08-07 02:16:00','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(10945,1,'2012-08-06 19:16:21','2012-08-07 02:16:21','About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong> guy.  He would approve of me showing up in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.  Yep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with Cartel Coffee Lab.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nlast one to arrive (lost) and no shirt.  but i suppose it\'s more nonconformist that way.','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-5','','','2012-08-06 19:16:21','2012-08-07 02:16:21','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(10946,1,'2012-08-06 19:25:06','2012-08-07 02:25:06','','IMG00207-20120721-1233','','inherit','open','open','','img00207-20120721-1233','','','2012-08-06 19:25:06','2012-08-07 02:25:06','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(10947,1,'2012-08-06 19:22:44','2012-08-07 02:22:44','About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong> guy.  He would approve of me showing up in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.  Yep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with Cartel Coffee Lab.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nlast one to arrive (lost) and no shirt.  but i suppose it\'s more nonconformist that way.','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-6','','','2012-08-06 19:22:44','2012-08-07 02:22:44','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(10948,1,'2012-08-06 19:25:31','2012-08-07 02:25:31','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10946\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong> guy.  He would approve of me showing up in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.  Yep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with Cartel Coffee Lab.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nlast one to arrive (lost) and no shirt.  but i suppose it\'s more nonconformist that way.','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-7','','','2012-08-06 19:25:31','2012-08-07 02:25:31','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(10949,1,'2012-08-06 20:26:26','2012-08-07 03:26:26','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me showing up in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPhoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTess Harper of Bold Living\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOur new friend whom we adopted at the restaurant\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLaurie Ann Silberman of The Sabbatical Diaries\n\n&nbsp;\n\nErin McNaughton','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-8','','','2012-08-06 20:26:26','2012-08-07 03:26:26','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(10950,1,'2012-08-06 20:26:29','2012-08-07 03:26:29','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me showing up in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPhoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTess Harper of Bold Living\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOur new friend whom we adopted at the restaurant\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurie Ann Silberman of The Sabbatical Diaries\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nErin McNaughton','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-9','','','2012-08-06 20:26:29','2012-08-07 03:26:29','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(10951,1,'2012-08-06 20:38:27','2012-08-07 03:38:27','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me showing up in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPhoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe.com</strong></a>','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-10','','','2012-08-06 20:38:27','2012-08-07 03:38:27','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(10952,1,'2012-08-06 20:41:27','2012-08-07 03:41:27','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me showing up in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Phoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe.com</strong></a>','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-11','','','2012-08-06 20:41:27','2012-08-07 03:41:27','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(10953,1,'2012-08-06 20:41:40','2012-08-07 03:41:40','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me showing up in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Phoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe.com</strong></a>','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-12','','','2012-08-06 20:41:40','2012-08-07 03:41:40','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(10954,1,'2012-08-06 20:41:52','2012-08-07 03:41:52','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me showing up in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Phoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe.com</strong></a>','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-13','','','2012-08-06 20:41:52','2012-08-07 03:41:52','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(10955,1,'2012-08-06 20:42:55','2012-08-07 03:42:55','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me showing up in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Phoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\n\n&nbsp;\n\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe.com</strong></a>','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-14','','','2012-08-06 20:42:55','2012-08-07 03:42:55','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-14/',0,'revision','',0),(10956,1,'2012-08-06 20:42:56','2012-08-07 03:42:56','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me showing up in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Phoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe.com</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-15','','','2012-08-06 20:42:56','2012-08-07 03:42:56','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-15/',0,'revision','',0),(10957,1,'2012-08-06 20:43:45','2012-08-07 03:43:45','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me showing up in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Phoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe.com</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-16','','','2012-08-06 20:43:45','2012-08-07 03:43:45','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-16/',0,'revision','',0),(10958,1,'2012-08-06 20:45:03','2012-08-07 03:45:03','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me showing up in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Phoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe.com</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-17','','','2012-08-06 20:45:03','2012-08-07 03:45:03','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-17/',0,'revision','',0),(11002,1,'2012-03-30 16:58:45','2012-03-30 23:58:45','[caption id=\"attachment_7830\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"225\" caption=\"A vineyard along the Strada del Vino\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/P9160032.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7830 \" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/P9160032-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\nRemember when I cryptically mentioned that I was still here but <strong><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2011/09/29/yes-im-still-here/\" target=\"_blank\">SOMETHING happened in Italia</a></strong> that prevented me from updating the blog in my usual, almost every day fashion?  I promised a legit excuse?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOn the morning of Day 356, I hit my stride.  It was my 4th day on the bike, and my cycling immersion training in Tuscany was paying off.  Instead of being the weakest link at the back of the pack, I led at the front!  I am not sure if my tour group was humoring me, or if I was genuinely racing like the wind, but whatever the case, I felt AMAZING!  Lance Armstrong, kiss my bike shorts!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe were cycling along the Strada del Vino, a picturesque cypress-lined street famous for its numerous vineyards.  Many of the vineyards of the Super Tuscan wines are located along this street.  The ride was precisely as the itinerary described:  \"relaxing\".\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA group of racing cyclists whizzed by us.  Fabio 1 charged ahead to join them.  I <em>attempted</em> to join them as my tour group cheered me on from behind, but no way, no how.  The racers were probably clocking 35 mph, maybe more.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI slowed down to my original pace and soaked in the perfection of this morning.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWell...it was ALMOST perfection.  90 degrees is a bit warm, even on a tree-shaded street.  Feeling thirsty, I reached for my water bottle and...\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: large;\"><strong>Crash!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: large;\"><strong>Boom!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: large;\"><strong>Splat!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI can\'t remember exactly, but I\'m pretty sure that I flew diagonally over the handle bars.  I am also unaware of what I hit first, my head or my shoulder.  I do remember the tremendous THUD as my head pounded the pavement.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7826\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Luckily, I cracked my helmet and not my head. Boys and Girls, ALWAYS wear your helmet. This has been a Public Service Announcement from Late Bloomer.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/P9170051.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7826\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/P9170051-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI remained conscious as the tour group approached from behind shouting, \"Don\'t move!  Don\'t move!\"  I was too dazed to move.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs fate would have it, one of the members of our group was a trauma nurse.  She quickly examined me and determined that I could get up and walk to the side of the road.  This was a quiet street, but yes, we did share the road with cars.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nConcerned tour group members threw questions at me.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Are you nauseous?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Are you dizzy?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Do you feel like you are going to pass out?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMia cugina, the mother of a lacrosse player, checked my pupils.  She announced to the others, \"They are the same size -- not dilated!\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was coherent, so I knew exactly what they were thinking.  \"Does she have a concussion???\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSuperChuck, one of the madmen uber-fit cyclists, rushed off to find Fabio 1 who was still in the midst of Testosterone Central.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFabio 1 arrived at the scene and asked, \"Are you nauseous?  Dizzy?  Feel like you\'re going to pass out?\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"No, I don\'t feel any of those things.  I just feel like my head is being squeezed on either side.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFabio 1 then enquired, \"Do you want to go to the hospital?  I have to ask.  It\'s the American way.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"HELL NO!!!!  I am not going to the hospital.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\"Sorry.  I had to ask.  It\'s the American way.\"\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI laughed.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nUntil Fabio 2 showed up in the van with first aid supplies.  He sprayed the road rash on my shoulder with disinfectant and liquid bandage.  It burned like crazy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_7827\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Owie.\"]<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/P9170049.jpg\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-7827\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/P9170049-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>[/caption]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe Fabios then announced that I couldn\'t ride that day since I hit my head.  I choked back tears at that point.  I was bummed and thoroughly disappointed with myself.  <em>Why</em> had I chosen to grab the water bottle with my dominant, right-hand this time?  I was experimenting to see if this move made balancing easier.  WHY????\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  I suppose there are worse fates in life than riding around in a van with the Italian version of Matthew McConaughey.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere was also The Best Lunch of My Life which included The Best Soup of My Life at the Fonte di Foiano Olive Oil Mill.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/P9170046.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7818\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/P9170046-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/P9170045.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7819\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/P9170045-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf this wasn\'t fabulous enough, there was wine, sunset, and spontaneous dancing to live music on the terrace overlooking the ocean at sunset.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/P9170064.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7823\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/P9170064-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a><a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/P9170059.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7825\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/P9170059-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then that night our group helped cook and partake in one of The Most Memorable Meals of My life at a 500 year-old Tuscan farmhouse.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/P9170086.jpg\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7820\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/P9170086-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI almost forgot that my head hurt.  Wine and rich life experiences have wonderful numbing powers.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSpeaking of forgetting . . .\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMy tour group peeps unanimously agreed that day that I DID NOT have a concussion.  No one was worried.  <em>Whew!  </em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs the days passed, the headache \"squeeze\" did not disappear.  Upon returning home, colleagues at work were worried.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<em>I</em> was officially worried when every time I sat down to write my blog posts  . . . nothing.  I tried not to panic.  I wondered when I would be able to write again.  I wondered if my readers would stick with me if I wasn\'t updating regularly.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAt work, I couldn\'t concentrate.  I became overwhelmed by the mounting emails and phone calls.  I felt \"foggy\".  At first, I attributed this to jet lag.  But a week later???\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd then one night I felt a slight numbness along my jawline.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n12 days after my accident, I hauled my cookies to the ER.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Diagnosis:  Concussion.</strong></span>  Which apparently can drag on for weeks.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs a follow up, I am to schedule a non-urgent MRI to check out a spot on my brain in the exact location where I hit my head.  Doc not concerned.  <em>Whew!  </em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAs <strong><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Harvey\" target=\"_blank\">Mr. Harvey</a></strong> used to say, now you know the <em>rest</em> of the story.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI apologize for the extreme posting delays.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am happy to report that I am finally feeling \"normal\" and ready to rock with the remaining 9 posts for The Year of Living Curiously.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nGood day!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Day 356:  My Very First Concussion.  Italian Style.','','inherit','open','open','','7803-revision-25','','','2012-03-30 16:58:45','2012-03-30 23:58:45','',7803,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/03/30/7803-revision-25/',0,'revision','',0),(10960,1,'2012-08-06 20:45:09','2012-08-07 03:45:09','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me showing up in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Phoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe.com</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-18','','','2012-08-06 20:45:09','2012-08-07 03:45:09','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-18/',0,'revision','',0),(10961,1,'2012-08-06 20:51:22','2012-08-07 03:51:22','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me arriving in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Phoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe.com</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-19','','','2012-08-06 20:51:22','2012-08-07 03:51:22','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-19/',0,'revision','',0),(10962,1,'2012-08-06 20:51:37','2012-08-07 03:51:37','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me arriving in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Phoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe.com</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-20','','','2012-08-06 20:51:37','2012-08-07 03:51:37','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-20/',0,'revision','',0),(10963,1,'2012-08-06 20:51:56','2012-08-07 03:51:56','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me arriving in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Phoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe.com</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-21','','','2012-08-06 20:51:56','2012-08-07 03:51:56','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0),(10964,1,'2012-08-06 20:52:29','2012-08-07 03:52:29','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend in pink) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me arriving in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Phoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe.com</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-22','','','2012-08-06 20:52:29','2012-08-07 03:52:29','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-22/',0,'revision','',0),(10965,1,'2012-08-06 20:52:36','2012-08-07 03:52:36','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at The World Domination Summit in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend in pink) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me arriving in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Phoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe.com</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-23','','','2012-08-06 20:52:36','2012-08-07 03:52:36','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-23/',0,'revision','',0),(10966,1,'2012-08-06 20:53:55','2012-08-07 03:53:55','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at <a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com\" target=\"_blank\">The World Domination Summit</a> in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend in pink) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me arriving in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Phoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe.com</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-24','','','2012-08-06 20:53:55','2012-08-07 03:53:55','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-24/',0,'revision','',0),(10967,1,'2012-08-06 20:54:21','2012-08-07 03:54:21','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at <strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com\" target=\"_blank\">The World Domination Summit</a> </strong>in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend in pink) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.  :-p\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me arriving in true non-conformist fashion.  :-D\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Phoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe.com</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-25','','','2012-08-06 20:54:21','2012-08-07 03:54:21','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-25/',0,'revision','',0),(10968,1,'2012-08-06 20:56:16','2012-08-07 03:56:16','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at <strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com\" target=\"_blank\">The World Domination Summit</a> </strong>in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend in pink) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me arriving in true non-conformist fashion.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose right with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Phoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe.com</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-26','','','2012-08-06 20:56:16','2012-08-07 03:56:16','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-26/',0,'revision','',0),(10969,1,'2012-08-06 20:57:04','2012-08-07 03:57:04','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at <strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com\" target=\"_blank\">The World Domination Summit</a> </strong>in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend in pink) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me arriving in true non-conformist fashion.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose correctly with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Phoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe.com</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-27','','','2012-08-06 20:57:04','2012-08-07 03:57:04','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-27/',0,'revision','',0),(10970,1,'2012-08-06 20:58:19','2012-08-07 03:58:19','<a href=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/?attachment_id=10946\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10946\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-10946 alignleft\" title=\"IMG00207-20120721-1233\" src=\"http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG00207-20120721-1233-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" /></a>About a month ago I soaked up good mojo at <strong><a href=\"http://worlddominationsummit.com\" target=\"_blank\">The World Domination Summit</a> </strong>in Portland.  I was surrounded by inspiration and phenomenal peeps.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few of these peeps just so happen to reside in my fair city.  Shortly after returning home, I organized a post-WDS meet up to keep the vision alive.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNote how I am the only one (except for our new non-WDSer friend in pink) who didn\'t show up in her WDS t-shirt which we all received at the event.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  WDS is run by <a href=\"http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Art of Non-Conformity</strong></a> guy.  He would certainly approve of me arriving in true non-conformist fashion.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was also fashionably late.  Because I was lost.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nYep.  I picked the coffee shop that wreaked \"non-conformist\" to me, and then I can\'t find the place!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nOh, well.  At least I chose correctly with <a href=\"http://www.cartelcoffeelab.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cartel Coffee Lab</strong></a>.  Check out this atmosphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"http://player.vimeo.com/video/32182176?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=e9f502&amp;autoplay=1&amp;loop=1\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\"></iframe>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Phoenix WDS Posse (Pictured left to right):</strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTess Harper of <strong><a href=\"http://theboldlife.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bold Life</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCansu Bulgu of <a href=\"http://zenandsand.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zen and Sand</strong></a> (our new friend whom we adopted at the coffee shop!)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDirectionally-challenged Late Bloomer Chick\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nLaurie Ann Silberman of <strong><a href=\"http://phoenixrising.lasilberman.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Sabbatical Diaries</a></strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nErin McNaughton of<a href=\"http://analyfe.com/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Analyfe</strong></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;','Playdate #29:  WDS Alumni Reunion','','inherit','open','open','','10939-revision-28','','','2012-08-06 20:58:19','2012-08-07 03:58:19','',10939,'http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2012/08/06/10939-revision-28/',0,'revision','',0),