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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2006 8A 1. / 0 m * - v:'"- ■ '-'•/ ..:.-f ■; "CjSSp '<V ~ ' »/ .dBBHMi 1 .; *. W T ' Bonaire expert offers holiday tips Special to the Journal Preparing for the holidays can be stressful and can take the fun out of a joy ous time of year. Start your holiday planning early with the help of Monica Premo, Professional Organizer and owner of Practically Perfect. Premo says, “The holidays are a joyous time of celebra tion with family and friends, but they are often stressful because we have so many more activities to manage. A little planning and prepara tion can help you focus on what is important to you, pri oritize your commitments, So do you know what your sign is? Boiled peanuts: (Sept. 24 - Oct. 24) You have a passionate desire to help your fellow man. Unfortunately, those who know you best, your friends and loved ones, may find that your personality is much too salty, and their criticism will affect you deeply because you are really much softer than you appear. On the road of life, you can be sure people will always pull over and stop for you. A good read: The second book of my sum mer book club was Sarah an Hjr -* **"l® Jane Winston The Left Rail historical fiction book very loosely based on the Old Testament story of Sarah and Abram and written by Marek Halter. Sarah, living in the cradle of civilization: the Sumerian city-state of Ur, balks at the arranged marriage her father has planned for her. On her wedding day, she runs away to the marshes outside the city walls where she meets a young man named Abram, son of a tribe of outsiders. She spends one night with him but reluctantly returns to her father’s house. Along the way she secretly drinks a poisonous potion making her barren and thus unfit for marriage. She grows into a beautiful young woman and becomes the high priestess of the god dess Ishtar. Abram returns to Ur; she gives up her exalt ed life to join his tribe and LEWIS From page 7A solution to their problem. Our huge booth has a “Retire to Middle Georgia” theme, and includes a small theater area where we will give hourly presentations promoting Perry. When we are not giving a presenta and take time to enjoy the special times with the peo ple you love.” She also says, “It’s not about being perfect. It’s about doing what makes sense for you and your fam ily and enjoying yourselves and each other in the pro cess.” The Organizing Case Discussion Series is a free workshop series to help busy people get practical tips and information on holiday plan ning. The workshops will be held at the Drip Drop Case, 206 Russell Parkway, Suite 300 Wednesdays from Wednesday to November 15. follow the one true God, an invisible deity who speaks only to Abram. The biggest reward for me, from the reading of this novel, was that it drew me to the Bible and the story of Sarah and Abram. It was an interesting, often “steamy” read. Cemeteries: My father was an under taker and perhaps that explains my fascination with cemeteries. This past week I attended Perry High School’s drama department’s Ramble Through Evergreen, the city cemetery on Main Street. The young drama students told the stories, in character and costume, of individuals who rest in Evergreen. What a gorgeous cem etery with such a variety of headstones and crosses; the Spanish moss so heavy in the tall, old, stooped oak trees was such a surprise; we were told that the cem etery is the only place in Perry with Spanish moss. Later this month I am going on a tour of Rose Hill Cemetery resting on the banks of the Ocmulgee River in Macon. This tour is sponsored by the Wellness Center in Macon. For more information on this, drop me a line. (My good friend, Shanyn, thought I should share this quote with you. In bold is the portion of the quote she provided. Not in bold is the rest of the quote.) Tell next week: “I love everything that’s old: old friends, old times, old man ners, old books, old wines; and, I believe, Dorothy, you’ll own I have been pretty fond of an old wife.” tion, we will show our video of Perry-Middle Georgia con tinuously on a 42” plasma television promoting our town. We are working to gener ate more traffic and interest in Middle Georgia and Perry from the senior market in • Florida. After all, Perry is a great place to live and too retire. All smiles as another fair begins Topics include: Wednesday - Preparing Your Home for the Holidays - Decluttering Basics Oct. 18 - Holiday Planning - The Key to a Stress-free Holiday Season Oct. 25 - Creating a Holiday Budget - Plan Now and Stay out of Debt Nov. 1 - Gifts and Wrapping Nov. 8 - Holiday Menu Planning and Preparation Nov. 15 - Practical Holiday Decorating The Practically Perfect Holiday Workshop is a two hour interactive workshop Oliver Goldsmith from “She Stoops to Conquer.” www.woynemorrisford.coni • www.waynemorrisford.com • www.waynemorrisford.com • www.waynemorrisford.com WAYNE ROflfllS sms! meunit tffaQISISmirIF! mrm 2006 FOCUS SE c Mf>G ' MiRP $18,400 swigggs 2006 GRAND MARQUIS VS, Power Drivers I iMjwtF $32,2001 isvwmm ■■mß''' HgL $42^3001 [as WAYNE 1608 SAM NUNN BLVD. PERRY, GEORGIA Monday-Friday B:3oam-Bpm Saturday 9am-6pm LIFESTYLE I '* l | Vjf. a A'"’ r JJlljpL SHpKjp Rr w jfc •. 'ffiaytoßfcL r i r - IHnV ffJL % | w JBhI 1# jM I I I mfw | '‘’tHF j smti ( ||l|' S[ ■ % HI •Journal/Chariott** JVrkin* LEFT: Gov. Sonny Perdue has a hug and a smile for Eloise Gallemore of Perry, attending the open ing ceremonies of the Georgia National Fair. The governor spoke briefly at the ceremony and then enjoyed the fair with his family. ABOVE: The crowd in Reaves Arena for the official opening of the fair wasn’t big, but those in attendance enjoyed an “old home week" atmosphere. designed to give you a jump start on your holiday plan ning and provide you with tips, organizing systems, and strategies to reduce the stress and make your holi days Practically Perfect. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, October 14 from 1-3 PM at the Drip Drop Case, 206 Russell Parkway, Suite 300. The cost is sls and includes a holiday planning workbook. Call 478-918- 7399 or email organizeme («practicallyperfect.biz to reserve your spot at one or all of the workshops. WHILE THEY LAST! 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