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Fifty Years of Dirt Daubers and Dust: My Mom's Story of an Almost Forgotten Painting

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7ish x 9ish Crucifixion Scene by F.R. Bogdan, 1930 (Photos courtesy of Tom Sale)   A few years ago, as we were helping to clean out my grandparents house following my grandfather's death and my grandmother being moved into a nursing home, my mom remembered a fantastic story. We were working on what was her room back in the day. It was converted attic space, and there was a tiny door leading to a section of the attic that remained storage. My husband was digging around in that area, pulling out dirt dauber nest covered items, all dusty and mostly broken. My mother mentioned a painting in passing, quickly disregarding it, as it was probably ruined or may not even be there any longer. I had never heard of this painting, hidden away fifty years ago. So, intrigued, my mother told me the story, as Mike rummaged around looking for a painting. An early 1900's ad in several church publications. I was expecting a small rolled canvas. Instead, he pulls out a long, canvas wr

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Playtex Secrets® Balconette Underwire Review

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I was recently given the opportunity by BzzAgent to try a Playtex Secrets Balconette Bra and I was excited from the moment of acceptance into the campaign. I've struggled for years trying to find the perfect fit. Being on a budget, I couldn't afford the stores that have fittings and I am way too easily embarrassed to prance around in my underwear in front of a stranger. I usually grabbed a bra off the rack that looked right and hoped for the best. This rarely worked. When I first received my Playtex Secrets Bra at work, I ran to the bathroom and changed into it... with the tags still attached. In my excitement, I am surprised I didn't leave in the hanger. I immediately felt so much more confident in my bust line. I always joke about how my boobs should be 'here' and not 'down there.' Sweaters and large shirts were a staple in my wardrobe to hide what I felt was a less than flattering rack. Several days in and even more compliments later, I am in love