tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30382371762973792122011-04-21T13:40:34.925-07:00MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1521100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-4868654828421899252008-12-11T16:28:00.001-08:002008-12-11T16:28:11.379-08:00A new challenge landed on my desk yesterday - Find gifts for a highly active seven year old boy who loves football, baseball and soccer. Here's what we came up with. Can we solve a shopping problem for you?<br/><br/><a href='http://www.perfectlyshapedworld.com/blog/2008/12/shop-for/christmas-shopping-for-sports-boy/'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/people/Christmas_Shopping_for_Sports_Boy'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-486865482842189925?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-3201372613492544332008-12-06T18:53:00.001-08:002008-12-06T18:53:28.057-08:00An easy and inexpensive way to save shopping time, stress, energy, money and frustration is to use the services of a PSW personal shopper to create a showcase containing products you’re interested in finding. As a matter of fact, it’s so inexpensive that it’s free!<br/><br/><a href='http://www.perfectlyshapedworld.com/blog/2008/12/shop-for/personal-shopper-showcases/save-shopping-time-expense-with-personal-shopper-showcase-services/'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/people/Save_Shopping_Time_Expense_with_Personal_Shopper_Showcase_S'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-320137261349254433?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-31820755295428649402008-12-01T13:24:00.001-08:002008-12-01T13:24:48.813-08:00Barbara has been at home since her family started growing and local work options started shrinking. She’s been out of the work force for several years, but that’s about to change. <br/><br/><a href='http://www.perfectlyshapedworld.com/blog/2008/12/fern-likes/dress-me-up/expecting-back-to-work-barbara-says-dress-me-up/'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/people/Expecting_Again_Back_to_Work_Barbara_Says_Dress_Me_UP'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-3182075529542864940?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-58804083712140342982008-11-24T14:22:00.001-08:002008-11-24T14:22:31.990-08:00Just a quick note to let you know that Bag Biddy launched today (well, last night), to cheers and celebration. Ok, well maybe not so much cheers<br/><br/><a href='http://www.perfectlyshapedworld.com/blog/2008/11/wardrobe/accessories/purses-accessories-wardrobe/bag-biddy-launches-new-online-outlet-for-bags-purses-totes-more/'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/people/Bag_Biddy_Launches_New_Online_Outlet_for_Bags_Purses_Tote'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-5880408371214034298?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-42432935928128967192008-11-22T19:49:00.001-08:002008-11-22T19:49:41.526-08:00Lori describes herself as a working mom with not a lot of time to pay attention to the latest fashions. She has only a few minutes in the morning between the rush to get the kids out the door for school to the rush to get to the office and ready for a busy day of meetings and around-town travel. She is often called to..<br/><br/><a href='http://www.perfectlyshapedworld.com/blog/2008/11/wardrobe/dresses-plus-size-fashion/frazzled-working-mom-lori-says-dress-me-up/'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/people/Frazzled_Working_Mom_Lori_Says_Dress_Me_UP'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-4243293592812896719?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-32285555788225291082008-10-15T11:30:00.001-07:002008-10-15T11:30:13.336-07:00Sanity Check: Would I wear this next year?<br/><br/><a href='http://www.perfectlyshapedworld.com/blog/?p=116'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/arts_culture/Curb_Impulse_Shopping_to_Recession_Proof_Your_Style'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-3228555578822529108?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-86320430897055911102008-09-27T09:06:00.001-07:002008-09-27T09:06:01.922-07:00Taking a long and detailed look at the Squidoo starter package of modules - great for beginning lensmasters, a refresher for experienced squids.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.squidoo.com/squidoomodules_basics'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/design/Squidoo_Modules_101_The_Starter_Package'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-8632043089705591110?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-8932705853788792652008-09-14T10:07:00.001-07:002008-09-14T10:07:48.476-07:00Take command of your closet space with proven step-by-step techniques designed to overcome all obstacles!<br/><br/><a href='http://www.squidoo.com/pp_guerillacloset'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/people/Guerrilla_Closet_Techniques_Secret_Weapons_for_Style'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-893270585378879265?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-82187603840727507752008-09-10T23:45:00.001-07:002008-09-10T23:45:54.433-07:00Take a sneak peek of the wedding plans and accessories for a second wedding with a lovely and creative blended family.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.squidoo.com/wlwp_secondweddingsneak'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/arts_culture/Andrea_H_Second_Wedding_Ensemble_Sneak_Peek'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-8218760384072750775?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-31264288185202941982008-09-10T20:52:00.001-07:002008-09-10T20:52:30.024-07:00A painful look back, in text only, of the disasters of September 11, seven years ago.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.squidoo.com/post_911'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/September_11_2001_Seven_Years_Later'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-3126428818520294198?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-32924967037727149802008-09-10T17:13:00.001-07:002008-09-10T17:13:41.037-07:00Asking the right questions now, while seeking a wedding reception location, will save time, confusion, expense and chaos when it comes time to cut the cake.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.squidoo.com/wlws_receptionacc'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/arts_culture/Wedding_Reception_Questions_You_Need_to_Ask'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-3292496703772714980?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-64694477215954384022008-09-09T22:18:00.001-07:002008-09-09T22:18:59.190-07:00Acquiring a wedding collection that includes the majority of the accessory items necessary for any size wedding leaves the bride-to-be free to focus on other details and saves valuable time (and often expense).<br/><br/><a href='http://www.squidoo.com/wlwp_weddingcollections'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/arts_culture/Wedding_Collections_at_The_Wedding_Lass'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-6469447721595438402?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-69401877727134328282008-09-09T21:52:00.001-07:002008-09-09T21:52:14.473-07:00A surfer girl and her wedding plans - a sneak peek at where things are going (with her permission, of course)<br/><br/><a href='http://www.squidoo.com/wlwp_carolr_beach'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/arts_culture/Carol_R_Beach_Sunset_Wedding_Ensemble_Sneak_Peek'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-6940187772713432828?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-90457874881093776572008-09-08T01:24:00.001-07:002008-09-08T01:24:32.479-07:00Did you ever wonder why that navy blue satin wrap is Just The Right Dress for You? <br/><br/><a href='http://www.squidoo.com/pp_colorseason'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/educational/Begin_Here_Secret_Weapons_for_Your_Perfect_Style'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-9045787488109377657?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-73535134967288195832008-09-05T23:46:00.001-07:002008-09-05T23:46:19.475-07:00 Parts 1 to 10 of The Wedding Lass - Wedding ebook is UP at Squidoo. Start here at the beginning and browse through the first ten sections of this series, straight from the popular ebook.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.squidoo.com/wlwp_begin'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/arts_culture/Wedding_Planning_a_Lens_Series_by_The_Wedding_Lass'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-7353513496728819583?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-54838322560314192082008-09-05T12:27:00.001-07:002008-09-05T12:27:01.894-07:00Living proof that fibromyalgia is real.. if you want to call it 'living'.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.squidoo.com/counter_fibromyalgia'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/health/Personal_Journey_Through_Fibromyalgia'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-5483832256031419208?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-45596685343507380732008-09-03T23:48:00.001-07:002008-09-03T23:48:58.621-07:00Small easy-to-take steps to take to improve environmental impact - save water, gas, electricity, ehergy, non-renewable resources.<br/><br/><a href='http://ecolass.blogspot.com/2008/09/5-micro-steps-to-lower-your-resource.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/environment/5_Micro_Steps_to_Lower_Your_Resource_Impact'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-4559668534350738073?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-58485244041967142082008-09-03T17:09:00.001-07:002008-09-03T17:09:29.888-07:00Why wine and cheese work so well together!<br/><br/><a href='http://thewinelass.blogspot.com/2008/09/tannin-term-of-day.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/food_drink/Tannin_Term_of_the_Day'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-5848524404196714208?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-20532030826715485622008-09-03T16:43:00.001-07:002008-09-03T16:43:11.742-07:00Peace and quiet, and a patient assistant, can take a lot of stress out of opening wedding gifts. <br/><br/><a href='http://weddinglass.blogspot.com/2008/09/stress-free-way-to-deal-with-wedding.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/arts_culture/Stress_Free_Way_to_Deal_with_Wedding_Gifts'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-2053203082671548562?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-24772863749988638212008-08-29T19:22:00.001-07:002008-08-29T19:22:59.573-07:00Watch out for these three wedding gift thank-you traps and avoid them!<br/><br/><a href='http://weddinglass.blogspot.com/2008/08/3-thank-you-note-traps-to-avoid-at-all.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/people/3_Wedding_Thank_You_Note_Traps_to_Avoid_at_All_Costs'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-2477286374998863821?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-84749670559859448052008-08-29T18:41:00.001-07:002008-08-29T18:41:50.681-07:00Wine is an experience or a memory, or both in the making. <br/><br/><a href='http://thewinelass.blogspot.com/2008/08/contemplative-cabernet-on-patio.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/food_drink/A_Contemplative_Cabernet_on_the_Patio'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-8474967055985944805?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-56962076244990564682008-08-27T19:31:00.001-07:002008-08-27T19:31:10.098-07:00Interspersed with all the fun stuff, a chance to learn some wine terms.<br/><br/><a href='http://thewinelass.blogspot.com/2008/08/magnum-term-of-day.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/food_drink/Magnum_Term_of_the_Day'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-5696207624499056468?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-33528159782443254412008-08-27T18:43:00.001-07:002008-08-27T18:43:58.073-07:00Disaster preparedness comes in many shapes. Add these items to your list for the wedding day.<br/><br/><a href='http://weddinglass.blogspot.com/2008/08/7-odd-things-to-add-to-your-wedding.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/people/7_Odd_Things_to_Add_to_your_Wedding_Planning_List'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-3352815978244325441?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-49744586132113406272008-08-26T22:42:00.001-07:002008-08-26T22:42:52.590-07:00Humor saves the day with a top ten list of wedding planner disasters.<br/><br/><a href='http://weddinglass.blogspot.com/2008/08/top-ten-reasons-to-fire-your-wedding.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/people/Top_Ten_Reasons_to_Fire_Your_Wedding_Planner_Humor'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-4974458613211340627?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-7706806052606769102008-08-25T16:06:00.001-07:002008-08-25T16:06:17.650-07:00Choosing silk flowers for wedding arrangements cures headaches, itchy eyes, sniffles and fear of wilting. <br/><br/><a href='http://weddinglass.blogspot.com/2008/08/five-big-reasons-for-silk-wedding.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/people/Five_Big_Reasons_To_Choose_Silk_Wedding_Flowers'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-770680605260676910?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-61966461065523449592008-08-25T14:47:00.001-07:002008-08-25T14:47:44.584-07:00Ask yourself the right first question now, to avoid panic and disappointment at the altar.<br/><br/><a href='http://weddinglass.blogspot.com/2007/05/technorati-profile.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/people/Wedding_Dreams_vs_Reality_Tough_First_Question'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-6196646106552344959?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-67958708603873387102008-08-25T07:42:00.001-07:002008-08-25T07:42:34.707-07:00Carbon footprint, in plain English - what it is, how to calculate it, what to do about it.<br/><br/><a href='http://ecolass.blogspot.com/2008/08/3-easy-steps-to-your-carbon-footprint.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/environment/3_Easy_Steps_to_Your_Carbon_Footprint'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-6795870860387338710?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-64180414247897578052008-08-20T15:30:00.001-07:002008-08-20T15:30:10.372-07:00Don't worry. You're happy. The form says you are.<br/><br/><a href='http://grumpyoldbroads.blogspot.com/2008/08/be-happy-that-is-order.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/business_finance/Grumpy_Old_Broad_Be_Happy_That_Is_An_Order'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-6418041424789757805?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-1598846334028331172008-08-14T14:27:00.001-07:002008-08-14T14:27:28.703-07:00Reaching out in a strange world - I know you're out there, Ms Client, but how do I find you? <br/><br/><a href='http://talk.sheknows.com/blogs/caseyfern/945-how-do-you-overcome-fear-contacts.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/people/How_do_You_Overcome_Fear_of_Contacts'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-159884633402833117?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-70903375736600108152008-08-06T16:42:00.001-07:002008-08-06T16:42:20.583-07:0067 one-line cheerful bouncy Happy Birthday messages from forums where I don't even recall signing up<br/><br/><a href='http://grumpyoldbroads.blogspot.com/2008/08/happy-birthday-to-youhoohoohoo.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/people/Grumpy_Old_Broad_Happy_Birthday_To_YouHooHooHoo'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-7090337573660010815?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-88415719256356380212008-07-10T17:15:00.001-07:002008-07-10T17:15:52.928-07:00Yay Google. It's all in the numbers, my friend. Everyone tells me so.<br/><br/><a href='http://grumpyoldbroads.blogspot.com/2008/07/google-is-my-new-bestest-bff.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/tech_news/Grumpy_Old_Broad_Google_is_my_new_Bestest_BFF'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-8841571925635638021?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-7719433628636605942008-07-06T11:35:00.001-07:002008-07-06T11:35:56.700-07:00Beware of email opt-outs that don't, webmasters that can't, privacy that isn't.<br/><br/><a href='http://grumpyoldbroads.blogspot.com/2008/07/surpriiiise-youve-been-opted-in.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/design/Grumpy_Old_Broad_Surpriiiise_You_ve_Been_Opted_IN'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-771943362863660594?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-44495000472559702262008-07-04T13:29:00.001-07:002008-07-04T13:29:53.175-07:00Your call is very important to us. Please have all pertinent personal data in hand to help us help you. Include your age and IQ, just in case.<br/><br/><a href='http://grumpyoldbroads.blogspot.com/2008/07/press-three-if-you-are-moron.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/business_finance/Grumpy_Old_Broad_Press_THREE_If_You_Are_a_Moron'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-4449500047255970226?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-18143880428103414582008-07-04T12:11:00.001-07:002008-07-04T12:11:24.952-07:00Land of the free-to-gripe, home of the bravely-sniveling entropist. Of thee I hum.<br/><br/><a href='http://grumpyoldbroads.blogspot.com/2008/07/happy-fourth-of-whatever.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/political_opinion/Grumpy_Old_Broad_Happy_Fourth_of_Whatever'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-1814388042810341458?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-88832983300586083532008-06-29T13:58:00.001-07:002008-06-29T13:58:02.730-07:00Wherein oftimes a teensy bit of knowledge can be downright hilarious<br/><br/><a href='http://grumpyoldbroads.blogspot.com/2008/06/fixing-internet-at-your-service.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/software/Grumpy_Old_Broad_Fixing_The_Internet_At_Your_Service'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-8883298330058608353?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-90273738719036600012008-06-29T13:15:00.001-07:002008-06-29T13:15:11.140-07:00Survival of the calmest, on the savannah of competition with Big-Everything-Under-One-Roof-Mar<br/><br/><a href='http://grumpyoldbroads.blogspot.com/2008/06/sky-is-falling-part-1-panic.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/business_finance/Grumpy_Old_Broad_The_Sky_is_Falling_Part_1_Panic'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-9027373871903660001?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-39797956444056444422008-06-26T21:08:00.001-07:002008-06-26T21:08:17.399-07:00Twelve difficult marketing lessons for the wanna-be internet entrepreneur:<br/><br/><a href='http://grumpyoldbroads.blogspot.com/2008/06/marketing-stuff-101.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/business_finance/Grumpy_Old_Broad_Marketing_Stuff_101'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-3979795644405644442?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-35646388508316293252008-06-26T17:19:00.001-07:002008-06-26T17:19:22.862-07:00Read this aloud in a tone and vocal timbre that reflects the seriousness of the statement. Time yourself. You have 10 seconds. <br/><br/><a href='http://grumpyoldbroads.blogspot.com/2008/06/verbal-fine-print.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/television/Grumpy_Old_Broad_Verbal_Fine_Print'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-3564638850831629325?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-54593668796674632112008-06-26T13:09:00.001-07:002008-06-26T13:09:25.386-07:00Wastelands of consumer packaging traversed. No trees left.<br/><br/><a href='http://grumpyoldbroads.blogspot.com/2008/06/golden-fleece-for-masses.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/environment/Grumpy_Old_Broad_Golden_Fleece_for_the_Masses'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-5459366879667463211?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-62422228141474884272008-06-25T18:28:00.001-07:002008-06-25T18:28:36.260-07:00Your call is very important to us. Your mental health, on the other hand, is not.<br/><br/><a href='http://grumpyoldbroads.blogspot.com/2008/06/please-hold.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/software/Grumpy_Old_Broad_Please_Hold'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-6242222814147488427?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-42407970920676182732008-06-24T18:19:00.001-07:002008-06-24T18:19:39.096-07:00Lookit us! We worked so HARD!!! When companies revert to kindergarten and bleat for our praise.<br/><br/><a href='http://grumpyoldbroads.blogspot.com/2008/06/pat-thyself-firmly-on-back.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/odd_stuff/Grumpy_Old_Broad_Pat_Thyself_Firmly_on_the_Back'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-4240797092067618273?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-23999325758653241972008-06-22T16:44:00.001-07:002008-06-22T16:44:07.937-07:00Ask not what is making your ears bleed during Prime Time; Ask what you can do to make your cable company bleed back.<br/><br/><a href='http://grumpyoldbroads.blogspot.com/2008/06/can-you-hear-me-now-ow-ow-ow.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/television/Grumpy_Old_Broad_with_Attitude_Can_You_Hear_Me_NOW_OW_OW_OW'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-2399932575865324197?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-47387761729369387142008-06-21T21:47:00.001-07:002008-06-21T21:47:04.494-07:00Lovingly add to the list of Things That P*** Me Off: Nanny Labels. Give Darwin a chance!<br/><br/><a href='http://grumpyoldbroads.blogspot.com/2008/06/baby-sitting-stupid-comsumer-way.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/people/Grumpy_Old_Broad_Consumer_Instructions_For_Dummies'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-4738776172936938714?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-87849523462763440882008-03-19T03:02:00.001-07:002008-06-21T21:19:08.727-07:00A quick survey, then comment. Add to the Perfectly Shaped World.<br/><br/><a href='http://new.perfectlyshapedworld.com/?q=node/88'>read more</a> | <a href='/health/Have_you_experienced_size_discrimination_in_the_workplace'>digg story</a><br /><br /><em>Brought to your attention by <a href="http://www.winelass.com" target="_blank">The Wine Lass</a>, <a href="http://www.weddinglass.com" target="_blank">The Wedding Lass</a>, <a href="http://www.largelass.com" target="_blank">The Large Lass</a> and all the rest of our <a href="http://www.perfectlyshapedworld.com" target="_blank">Perfectly Shaped World</a>.</em><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-8784952346276344088?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-11024815833163486302008-02-23T18:30:00.001-08:002008-02-23T18:30:46.128-08:00We plus size people (also known as New Normals) are in the majority. As much as 60% or more of clothes-wearing humans fit into our demographic. Why, then, are we New Normals being treated like a minority?<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2008/02/are-you-settling-for-second-best.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/arts_culture/Perfectly_Shaped_Life_Are_You_Settling_for_Second_Best'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-1102481583316348630?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-72172064020372761092008-02-12T13:26:00.001-08:002008-02-12T13:26:11.051-08:00Somewhere out there, there are people so totally starved for affection that they will fall for the insanely sappy entree lines to some of the biggest scams on the planet.<br/><br/><a href='http://grumpyoldbroads.blogspot.com/2008/02/dear-bestest-friend-in-whole-world.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/people/Grumpy_Old_Broad_with_Attitude_Dear_Bestest_Friend_in_the_W'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-7217206402037276109?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-66771313444798400932008-02-07T19:12:00.001-08:002008-02-07T19:12:36.780-08:00Congratulations! You have won a free Electronic Thingie!! Just because you're so sweet and kind and lovely and wonderful and happened to be here this very moment to open your email!!<br/><br/><a href='http://grumpyoldbroads.blogspot.com/2008/02/but-it-is-free.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/odd_stuff/Grumpy_Old_Broad_with_Attitude_But_It_is_FREE'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-6677131344479840093?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-37734313574604288242008-02-07T18:40:00.001-08:002008-02-07T18:40:48.966-08:00Just because dining out should be a pleasant experience.. that does not necessarily mean it will be.<br/><br/><a href='http://grumpyoldbroads.blogspot.com/2008/02/some-whine-with-that-cheese-waiter.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/arts_culture/Grumpy_Old_Broad_with_Attitude_Some_Whine_with_that_Cheese'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-3773431357460428824?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-19735240175615086802008-01-30T13:00:00.001-08:002008-01-30T13:00:02.359-08:00Perhaps word is reaching Bryant Park that we're NOT all 5'11", 104 lbs and size 0? <br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2008/01/using-real-people-to-sell-clothes.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/arts_culture/Perfectly_Shaped_Life_Using_REAL_PEOPLE_to_Sell_Clothes'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-1973524017561508680?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-69505062502207999022008-01-28T15:46:00.001-08:002008-01-28T15:46:09.043-08:00Body Drama, by Nancy Redd - A warts-and-all manual aimed at teen and preteen girls, addressing many of the body image issues that confront girls of any age.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2008/01/body-drama-huge-leap-toward-body.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/educational/Perfectly_Shaped_Life_Huge_Leap_toward_Body_Acceptance'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-6950506250220799902?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-14436425704706078252008-01-28T13:06:00.001-08:002008-01-28T13:06:48.764-08:00The journey continues slowly. The questions I'm trying to answer:What size are you? And how do you KNOW you're that size?<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2008/01/sizing-up-situation-part-3.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/arts_culture/Perfectly_Shaped_Life_Sizing_Up_the_Situation_Part_3'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-1443642570470607825?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-30369739746288831802008-01-25T20:49:00.001-08:002008-01-25T20:49:24.546-08:00What defines a REAL Plus Size Merchant: Their plus size fashions are designed for the plus size form, displayed on plus size models and/or mannequins.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2008/01/major-props-to-real-plus-size-merchants.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/arts_culture/Perfectly_Shaped_Major_Props_to_REAL_Plus_Size_Merchants'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-3036973974628883180?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-15276502449872069672008-01-25T18:24:00.001-08:002008-01-25T18:24:47.279-08:00This speaks volumes toward the dedication of members of our college-age generation.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2008/01/college-student-featured-for-efforts-on.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/health/Perfectly_Shaped_Life_College_Student_Featured_for_Efforts'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-1527650244987206967?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-64940121904353894192008-01-13T02:07:00.001-08:002008-01-13T02:07:45.543-08:00Can a television comedy change the fashion industry?<br/><br/><a href='http://www.perfectlyshapedworld.com/blog/archives/29'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/health/Three_Cheers_Betty_Suarez_and_Daniel_Meade'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-6494012190435389419?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-46695755847912070082007-12-15T18:26:00.001-08:002007-12-15T18:26:07.007-08:00I love Martha Stewart as a person. Anyone creative enough to pull off the phenomenal handiwork she does is a goddess in my book.The demonic presence that taunts me into thinking I can emulate her skills and handiwork must be channeled carefully and ignored if at all possible.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedworld.blogspot.com/2007/12/channeling-my-inner-martha-part-i.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/arts_culture/Perfectly_Shaped_World_Channeling_my_Inner_Martha_Part_I'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-4669575584791207008?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-33578353640393573082007-12-15T17:08:00.001-08:002007-12-15T17:08:19.142-08:00Stress.It's what drives many of us to the end of our wits during the holiday season. It's what makes many of us depressed and panicky between Thanksgiving and New Years. It's what drives mom to the madhouse and pop to the poorhouse once a year. <br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedworld.blogspot.com/2007/12/busting-tradition-madness-and-holiday.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/health/Busting_Tradition_Madness_and_Holiday_Stress'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-3357835364039357308?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-11132490071078586982007-12-13T21:19:00.001-08:002007-12-13T21:19:56.387-08:00This blog is now an integrated part of our Perfectly Shaped World community site at Perfectly Shaped World. You can find this blog and all archived contents by choosing the PSW Blog button from the right-hand Shopper Services menu. <br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedworld.blogspot.com/2007/12/perfectly-shaped-and-site-integrated.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/business_finance/Perfectly_Shaped_and_Site_Integrated_World'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-1113249007107858698?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-86042725296525043902007-12-05T07:24:00.001-08:002007-12-05T07:24:51.880-08:00I missed November. Through no fault of The Cat, who reminded me every day that Thanksgiving was on the horizon and <br/><br/><a href='http://totallycats.blogspot.com/2007/12/cat-as-millenium-falcon-pilot.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/pets_animals/The_Cat_as_Millenium_Falcon_Pilot'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-8604272529652504390?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-25562811502263378922007-11-19T07:37:00.001-08:002007-11-19T07:37:22.425-08:00New Normal Women, take heart. Sisters, hear my cries of joy -- we have a kindred spirit riding to our rescue, at the helm of RealityPlus Clothing Company, LLC, bringing fashionable apparel specifically designed for the plus sized woman, not just 'scaled up' from a size 3 model's specifications.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedworld.blogspot.com/2007/11/realityplus-clothing-company-to-rescue.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Perfectly_Shaped_World_RealityPlus_Clothing_Company_to_the_Rescue'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-2556281150226337892?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-16603866868942373512007-11-15T19:21:00.001-08:002007-11-15T19:21:55.457-08:00Ever had one of those days where you're just ambling along the side roads, minding your own business, and suddenly trip over the biggest diamond you've ever seen? No? Well, it happened to me today.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedworld.blogspot.com/2007/11/stumbling-over-diamonds-realityplus.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Perfectly_Shaped_World_Stumbling_Over_Diamonds_RealityPlus_Clothing_Comp'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-1660386686894237351?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-90198270632334523282007-11-14T15:53:00.001-08:002007-11-14T15:53:24.749-08:00Every day we are bombarded by advertising, admonishing us to get brighter teeth, bouncier hair, clearer skin, more vibrant smiles, higher energy, slimmer waistlines...<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedworld.blogspot.com/2007/11/plus-size-shopping-and-diplomacy.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Perfectly_Shaped_World_Plus_Size_Shopping_and_the_Diplomacy_Dilemma'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-9019827063233452328?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-82086755462947419682007-11-08T09:04:00.001-08:002007-11-08T09:04:47.437-08:00It seems to me that the fashion industry would be rushing to fill this gap, and that boutique owners would be shifting to accommodate the New Normal. We represent a dilemma, ladies!<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedworld.blogspot.com/2007/11/plus-size-shopping-glut-in-suburbia.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Perfectly_Shaped_World_Plus_Size_Shopping_Glut_in_Suburbia'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-8208675546294741968?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-14480040348872480242007-11-03T02:13:00.001-07:002007-11-03T02:13:22.909-07:00Sounds like an optimal acquisition. It puts Avenue under the same roof as such powerhouses as Roaman's, Chadwick's and Jessica London, solid names in the plus size apparel domain.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedworld.blogspot.com/2007/11/avenue-bought-by-redcats-usa.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/business_finance/Perfectly_Shaped_World_Avenue_Bought_by_Redcats_USA'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-1448004034887248024?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-57844629778739069722007-10-28T01:53:00.001-07:002007-10-28T01:53:15.429-07:00Chanel Nixes Too-Thin ModelsKarl Lagerfeld is quoted as saying: "I have nothing against skinny girls. But these were terrible.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedworld.blogspot.com/2007/10/three-cheers-to-karl-lagerfeld.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Perfectly_Shaped_World_Three_Cheers_to_Karl_Lagerfeld'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-5784462977873906972?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-55314998146113541742007-10-27T23:43:00.001-07:002007-10-27T23:43:46.532-07:00[Thanks for the patience as I completely unravel and reconstruct Perfectly Shaped Life into the Perfectly Shaped World blog, website and forum ...and while I figure out all the intricacies of moving a year-old site to a brand new domain, here's a read of interest to all of us New Normal shoppers]<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedworld.blogspot.com/2007/10/plus-size-clothing-while-i-figure-out.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Perfectly_Shaped_World_Plus_Size_Clothing_while_I_figure_out'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-5531499814611354174?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-53279930168917327702007-10-24T07:54:00.001-07:002007-10-24T07:54:46.349-07:00We had a minor (4.3) quake this morning, around 5:22 AM. The event was about 20 miles from the house, according to the USGS report that showed up in my email-box a few minutes afterward. So, according to the USGS this was a minor event.<br/><br/><a href='http://totallycats.blogspot.com/2007/10/cat-as-earthquake-measurement-device.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/offbeat_news/The_Cat_as_Earthquake_Measurement_Device'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-5327993016891732770?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-82946487968636165592007-10-22T01:39:00.001-07:002007-10-22T01:39:29.151-07:00Speed Dating for your Wardrobe - This morning, Shoes.com joins the Fashion Riot at Perfectly Shaped Life, just in time for being selected as the Featured Favorite for 22 October.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2007/10/fashion-riot-launches-at-psl.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Perfectly_Shaped_Life_Fashion_Riot_Launches_at_PSL_Joined_by_Shoes_com'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-8294648796863616559?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-66195968264471443322007-10-20T21:41:00.001-07:002007-10-20T21:41:06.589-07:00Plus size shopping, womens apparel, accessories, home decor, lifestyle. Visit our new Fashion Riot Central for pure fashion forward shopping overload!<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fernsgeneralstore.com/?cpage=riot&amp;title=Main%20Fashion%20Riot'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Perfectly_Shaped_Life_Plus_Size_Apparel_Fashion_Main_Fashion_Riot'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-6619596826447144332?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-24391770163323307642007-10-19T18:11:00.001-07:002007-10-19T18:11:49.245-07:00This article from Auckland NZ echoes what many of us may be feeling when we go out to shop. Please read more and post your responses.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2007/10/plus-size-shopping-madness-discussed.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Perfectly_Shaped_Life_Plus_Size_Shopping_Madness_Discussed'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-2439177016332330764?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-61442176449499402632007-10-18T09:41:00.001-07:002007-10-18T09:41:17.685-07:00Are you familiar with those extremely loud wailing alert sirens guaranteed to warn the village of an upcoming avalanche / hurricane / tornado / half-off sale on SUVs?<br/><br/><a href='http://totallycats.blogspot.com/2007/10/cat-as-air-raid-siren.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/offbeat_news/The_Cat_as_Air_Raid_Siren'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-6144217644949940263?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-89586120455642661902007-10-15T14:57:00.000-07:002007-10-15T15:04:18.043-07:00<a href="http://blogactionday.org"> <img src="http://blogactionday.org/images/action_125x125.jpg" alt="Bloggers Unite - Blog Action Day"> </a><br /><br />You've probably thousands of things to read on this day of global caretaking, so I'll keep mine short, and instead give you a permanent link to a place I call <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/microgreen/">Micro-Green</a>. There, I write about the small steps we can and should take to do our part. Few will strain your pocketbook; some will actually save you money - and all are things you can do on a daily basis (like not watering the sidewalk) to conserve our natural resources.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-8958612045564266190?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-60779238728942951732007-10-12T18:03:00.001-07:002007-10-12T18:03:44.848-07:00New Bridal Center opened at Perfectly Shaped Life. Everything but the groom (and gown)!<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fernsgeneralstore.com/?cpage=rg_accessories&amp;title=Bridal%20Center'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Perfectly_Shaped_Life_Bridal_Center'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-6077923872894295173?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-44452162498731818852007-10-11T15:11:00.001-07:002007-10-11T15:11:15.259-07:00"Woman Within®, with over 100 years of experience, offers comfort, fit, selection and value in women's plus-size clothing from 12W-44W. We offer casual, career, special occasion, maternity apparel, sleepwear and intimates, casual &amp; career shoes in wide widths to size 14 and plus-calf boots.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2007/10/lane-bryant-name-changes-to-woman.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Perfectly_Shaped_Life_Lane_Bryant_Name_Changes_to_Woman_Within'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-4445216249873181885?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-11008273985868788372007-10-11T14:26:00.001-07:002007-10-11T14:26:04.804-07:00Batteries used to strike me as something along the lines to flood insurance here in the high desert: Not something terribly crucial, not something forefront on my mind, durn handy to have in case of a flood<br/><br/><a href='http://fernsgeneralstore.blogspot.com/2007/10/just-spotted-at-ferns-batteries.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/gadgets/Fern_s_Just_Spotted_at_Fern_s_Batteries'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-1100827398586878837?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-51187421616264091082007-10-10T23:43:00.001-07:002007-10-10T23:43:50.035-07:00Earlier we were talking about plus size models and modeling opportunities. If you're serious about it, check this out, rbought to us by Mewv and Skorch Magazine. Looks interesting... going to give it a shot?<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2007/10/plus-size-modeling-opportunity-to-check.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Perfectly_Shaped_Life_Plus_Size_Modeling_Opportunity_to_Check_Out'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-5118742161626409108?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-35277278290411569672007-10-10T12:58:00.001-07:002007-10-10T12:58:06.860-07:00For a feline with a perennial wild streak a mile wide, The Cat can be surprisingly civilized and strangely respectful of boundaries, property and peer values. The Cat's value system shows up at odd times.<br/><br/><a href='http://totallycats.blogspot.com/2007/10/cat-as-miss-manners-etiquette-expert.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/offbeat_news/The_Cat_as_Miss_Manners_Etiquette_Expert'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-3527727829041156967?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-58470765343679237362007-10-07T16:28:00.001-07:002007-10-07T16:28:36.847-07:00There's a difference between how we react to stress and how we respond to stress.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2007/10/recognizing-our-stress-reactions-and.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Perfectly_Shaped_Life_Recognizing_our_Stress_Reactions_and_Responses'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-5847076534367923736?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-48389928024958220272007-10-05T13:26:00.001-07:002007-10-05T13:26:23.476-07:00The Cat says few things about holidays (aside from a strong affinity to Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas goose), but wishes to express an adamant opinion about All Hallows' Eve:<br/><br/><a href='http://totallycats.blogspot.com/2007/10/cat-as-persistent-halloween.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/offbeat_news/The_Cat_as_Persistent_Halloween_Abolitionist'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-4838992802495822027?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-19321578224216604752007-10-04T12:14:00.001-07:002007-10-04T12:14:41.897-07:00I'd already ascertained that The Cat communicates through a combination of purrs, stares, growls, yelps and Congressional memoranda. Nobody thinks natively in five-bit code, unless you spent your formative years as a teletype operator (or as a cat).<br/><br/><a href='http://totallycats.blogspot.com/2007/10/cat-as-great-communicator.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/offbeat_news/The_Cat_as_The_Great_Communicator'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-1932157822421660475?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-41796479087989199942007-10-03T16:26:00.001-07:002007-10-03T16:26:57.398-07:00We're curvaceous, audacious, bold, beautiful, voluptuous, sensously shapely, and we dress to show off our beautiful selves! We live in our perfectly shaped world, comfortably fashion forward and proud of it. We celebrate ourselves and our world.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.squidoo.com/perfectlyshapedlife/'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Perfectly_Shaped_Life_Squidoo'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-4179647908798919994?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-79787494393914197482007-10-03T12:11:00.001-07:002007-10-03T12:11:35.078-07:00As promised, here are the free, reduced cost, and flat rate shipping offers (and their expiration dates, if any). I'll be adding more in future posts as I find them.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2007/10/current-free-shipping-offers-from.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Perfectly_Shaped_Life_Current_Free_Shipping_Offers_from_Perfectly_Shaped_L'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-7978749439391419748?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-2238308481387157572007-10-02T23:12:00.001-07:002007-10-02T23:12:23.575-07:00If you've been following the series so far, you've had some time to play around with the color display widget and observe the different effects of color palettes for each of the seasons.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2007/10/deciphering-basics-of-color-seasons.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Perfectly_Shaped_Life_Deciphering_the_Basics_of_Color_Seasons'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-223830848138715757?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-70364630418613346952007-10-01T15:59:00.001-07:002007-10-01T15:59:20.158-07:00We've all done it. Run into a store, see the perfect dress / skirt / blouse / outfit, race to try it on, give it the nod of approval, pull out the Mastercard, then get that perfect purchase home and ... HATE IT.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2007/10/how-to-tame-color-palette-demons.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/How_to_Tame_the_Color_Palette_Demons'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-7036463041861334695?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-65777493895644423782007-10-01T14:47:00.001-07:002007-10-01T14:47:57.237-07:00We may not yet know exactly why we gravitate toward a certain color or palette, but it's not voodoo or witchcraft.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2007/10/are-you-summer-winter-spring-autumn-or.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Are_You_a_Summer_Winter_Spring_Autumn_or_What'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-6577749389564442378?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-59333972735379509542007-09-29T20:46:00.000-07:002007-09-29T20:57:38.325-07:00October 15th. Mark it down. Circle it in RED on your calendar, and participate.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="353"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WfO8mGjXoe8&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WfO8mGjXoe8&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="353"></embed></object><br /><br />Better believe we'll be there for it. You should be, too. <a href="http://blogactionday.org" target="new">BlogAction.org</a> to sign up.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogactionday.org"> <img src="http://blogactionday.org/images/action_125x125.jpg" alt="Bloggers Unite - Blog Action Day"> </a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/tudes" target="new">Not a blogger? Show your support and wear a Global Caretaker shirt<br /><img src="http://images.cafepress.com/product/164272028v4_150x150_Front.jpg" border="0"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-5933397273537950954?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-20173012454987301362007-09-27T06:19:00.001-07:002007-09-27T06:19:33.494-07:00The Cat asks me to write this on her behalf and the behalf of all cats and kittens everywhere. We are both honored to contribute to today's Bloggers Unite"Blog Against Abuse". Our topic is a silent abuse of neglect by lack of action.]<br/><br/><a href='http://totallycats.blogspot.com/2007/09/cat-as-cat-rights-activist.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/The_Cat_as_Cat_Rights_Activist'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-2017301245498730136?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-39816292017957550362007-09-25T09:00:00.001-07:002007-09-25T09:00:35.946-07:00No matter what beautiful size we are, we all tend to fit into one of five basic body shapes: Circle, Triangle, Inverted Triangle, Rectangle and Hourglass.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2007/09/are-you-triangle-or-rectangle-or-circle.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Are_You_a_Triangle_or_Rectangle_or_Circle'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-3981629201795755036?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-40069514989562808152007-09-24T21:15:00.001-07:002007-09-24T21:15:39.668-07:00Many of the most well-known and famous women of the world aren't stick-thin model types.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2007/09/right-sized-and-smiling.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Right_Sized_and_Smiling'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-4006951498956280815?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-23347087774235744522007-09-24T06:45:00.001-07:002007-09-24T06:45:26.765-07:00I love Tim Gunn. Wait. That came out wrong. I am a huge (pardon the pun) Tim Gunn fan and have fallen in love with his new show Tim Gunn's Guide to Style for several reasons - the biggest one of which is that he had the foresight to feature a right-size woman as one of his first makeover 'victims.'<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2007/09/whats-in-your-closet.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Whats_In_YOUR_Closet'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-2334708777423574452?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-68602425433202070422007-09-24T04:08:00.003-07:002007-09-24T04:08:04.690-07:00Even at my most slender size five'ness, it was difficult to view the media's portrayal of the Ultimate Female Form as an attainable goal (since I'm 5'4" or so). If we are to believe print and television, videos and movies, the ideal woman seems to be about 5'10" and weighs in just under 115 pounds after a decent meal.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2007/09/real-skinny-about-plus-size-models.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/The_Real_Skinny_About_Plus_Size_Models'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-6860242543320207042?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-48095873187948634282007-09-22T02:48:00.001-07:002007-09-22T02:48:52.329-07:00If you view online shopping in the same way you tackle on-the-ground shopping, you may have a lot of fun but you may also find you're not getting the complete value for your dollar that you deserve. Try these simple twists in thinking:<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2007/09/5-secrets-to-online-shopping-happiness.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/5_Secrets_to_Online_Shopping_Happiness'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-4809587318794863428?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-46227989561466527862007-09-21T19:39:00.001-07:002007-09-21T19:39:13.195-07:00In a perfect life, shopping online would be as simple as opening a browser window that goes directly to the item you want, clicking on the [[I WANT THIS]] button, entering some payment data, and pushing Go.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2007/09/overcoming-plus-size-online-shopping.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Overcoming_Plus_Size_Online_Shopping_Perils_and_Pitfalls'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-4622798956146652786?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-22760363799267836242007-09-21T19:30:00.001-07:002007-09-21T19:30:46.438-07:00I am asking stores for permission to post their sizing charts here. In the meantime, while I wait for their responses, here's some general guidelines for measuring, to get you started.<br/><br/><a href='http://perfectlyshapedlife.blogspot.com/2007/09/measuring-for-plus-size-shopping.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/world_news/Measuring_for_Plus_Size_Shopping'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-2276036379926783624?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-23530944791537193542007-09-20T19:55:00.000-07:002007-09-20T19:59:33.235-07:00<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/h39JTiutMWk"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/h39JTiutMWk" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br /><br />Our great nation seems to gather a bad reputation for being isolationist and uninformed. Here's why.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-2353094479153719354?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-52256831480696996222007-09-19T22:50:00.000-07:002008-06-21T21:24:14.270-07:00<embed style="width:400px; height:326px;" id="VideoPlayback" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=5547481422995115331&hl=en" flashvars=""> </embed><br /><br />Zeitgeist - The Movie<br /><br />Zeitgeist touches - nay, stomps - upon our post-adolescent willingness to believe, to take things on blind faith. Some of the parallels it draws harken eerily in the shadows of disinformation, of media hype, of downright fake science. And yet...<br /><br />I've watched it twice now, and honestly I can't tell you exactly why. The first time was akin to trying to fill a glass of drinking water while standing under Niagara Falls. <br /><br />I'm of the age of the Cold War, Vietnam, hiding our frail selves under flimsy elementary school desks, arms protectively clutching necks, being assured that this was the way we would survive the Dropping Of The Bomb. It's amazing what one can believe at such a tender age, but we had a willingness to believe.<br /><br />Decide for yourself, and let me know what you think.<br /><br />More information at <a href="http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com">the official movie site</a>.<br /><br /><em>Brought to you by the letter R, the number 42, <a href="http://www.winelass.com" target="_blank">The Wine Lass</a>, <a href="http://www.weddinglass.com" target="_blank">The Wedding Lass</a>, <a href="http://www.largelass.com" target="_blank">The Large Lass</a> and all the rest of our <a href="http://www.perfectlyshapedworld.com" target="_blank">Perfectly Shaped World</a>.</em><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-5225683148069699622?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-3736785082101126602007-09-19T17:20:00.001-07:002007-09-19T17:20:03.692-07:00The Cat requests that you get the parts and build one please. No coffee cans though. Use tuna cans for best scent effect. The Cat will prepare for your return by picking out the playlist. Please get multiple lasers pens and MANY batteries.<br/><br/><a href='http://totallycats.blogspot.com/2007/09/cat-as-dj-lightranger-bigdawg.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/videos_educational/The_Cat_as_DJ_LightRanger_BigDawg_Recommends_video'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-373678508210112660?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-46354743537587825182007-09-19T06:09:00.001-07:002007-09-19T06:09:01.457-07:00It is more polite to call it very early than insanely late, even though I haven't been to sleep yet. Thank The Cat, or blame The Cat.<br/><br/><a href='http://totallycats.blogspot.com/2007/09/cat-as-time-management-expert.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/offbeat_news/The_Cat_as_Time_Management_Expert'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-4635474353758782518?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-31033570010538637382007-09-16T08:59:00.001-07:002007-09-16T08:59:04.094-07:00(The Cat made me put this here. She wants visitors. I figured this is a better way than cordoning off the stretch of highway in front of our yard and forcing traffic to pass near the front porch so she can yell at the trucks. Besides, it's free. Free is good, if you're owned by The Cat.)<br/><br/><a href='http://totallycats.blogspot.com/2007/09/cat-as-blogrush-blog-traffic-carnival.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/tech_news/The_Cat_as_BlogRush_Blog_Traffic_Carnival_Barker'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-3103357001053863738?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-70570129138070711562007-09-06T15:44:00.001-07:002007-09-06T15:44:39.409-07:00YippyKya is a break-out social networking environment that offers members both the social interaction they desire and the ability to make money (who could possibly turn that down!?). A definite fresh approach to 2.0.<br/><br/><a href='http://yippyfan.blogspot.com/2007/09/yippykya-changing-face-of-social.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/tech_news/YippyKya_Changing_the_Face_of_Social_Networking'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-7057012913807071156?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3038237176297379212.post-5214730813922062862007-09-02T18:28:00.003-07:002007-09-02T18:28:29.028-07:00It's growing fast. Now is definitely the time to sign up and invite friends.<br/><br/><a href='http://fernsgeneralstore.blogspot.com/2007/09/and-furthermore-yippykyaness-spreads.html'>read more</a> | <a href='http://digg.com/tech_news/Yippykya_Spreading_like_Wildfire'>digg story</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3038237176297379212-521473081392206286?l=voiceyourbelief.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MK (Casey) van Bronkhorstnoreply@blogger.com0