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Project 365

Day 275-276: Applejack Festival

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The Elmwood-Murdock high school band once again marched at the annual Applejack Festival Parade  in Nebraska City Nebraska this September. They didn’t place first this year but did very well and we’re very proud of them. My daughter plays the quads in the percussion section and as she said, “I’m a beast with the quads”

Drum Line, my daughter on Quads
Drum Line, my daughter on Quads
Apple Turnover made by the Amish at the Apple Jack Festival
Apple Turnover made by the Amish at the Apple Jack Festival

Of course at the Apple festival you HAVE to eat something apple. I wanted a caramel apple, but couldn’t find one on Main Street.  I bought an apple turnover from a Amish/Mennonite vendor. It was so delicious, the crust was just heavenly, just wish I could get the recipe, I’m sure it had real butter.

Day 274: Angel Unaware, Down’s Syndrome in the 1950’s

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Thank God times have changed for children with Down’s Syndrome. In the 1950’s Dale and Roy Rogers helped change the perception and acceptance of children with special needs with the book Angel Unaware.

Through great grief can come great joy.

In the 1950s, doctors often advised parents of disabled babies to put them away in institutions or homes. But when entertainers Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Rogers discovered their new baby, Robin, had Down Syndrome, they were determined to take her home and give her their love.

It wasn’t easy. Through countless surgeries and sleepless nights, the Rogers found themselves exhausted and worried-until they began to notice a change in their lives. Somehow the unexplainable and unexpected was happening-Robin was helping Roy and Dale draw closer to God and to each other. Robin’s brief life also persuaded them to do all they could to help others in similar circumstances.

Told from Robin’s point of view in heaven, Angel Unaware is a touching story that has inspired millions of readers around the world. Whether you are a parent of a special needs child or have experienced the loss of a loved one, Robin’s story will bring you the peace and understanding you need in difficult times.

These books were found in my Mothers house, she was a big fan of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.

Books By Dale Evans Rogers living with down's Syndrome
Books By Dale Evans Rogers

Books on Raising Children with Down’s Syndrome

Angel Unaware: A Touching Story of Love and LossAngel UnawareTeaching Math to People With Down Syndrome and Other Hands-On Learners: Basic Survival Skills (Topics in Down Syndrome) Book 1My Friend Has Down Syndrome (Let’s Talk About It Series)Taking Down Syndrome to School (Special Kids in School)In My World: Down SyndromeGifts: Mothers Reflect on How Children with Down Syndrome Enrich Their LivesBabies with Down Syndrome: A New Parents’ Guide

Information on Down’s Syndrome

There’s no need to be sorry… my daughter who has Down’s Syndrome is a …

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Watch Down’s Syndrome teenager’s delight when he lands his first job

This is the special moment a Down’s Syndrome teenager realised he’d landed his first job. Ben Sunderman, 19, never expected to be taken on when he applied for a role at the Embassy Suites hotel in Frisco, Texas. So when his acceptance letter arrived in …
Beautiful Family Photos Raise Awareness Of Down’s Syndrome

Raising a child with Down’s syndrome can be a daunting experience. The genetic condition is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21 in the body’s cell and is completely random in who it affects. But while it does come with some degree of …
Parents in divorce row over Down’s Syndrome baby which

A TINY baby boy found himself at the centre of a bitter war of words between his own parents today after his mother was accused of abandoning him – because he has Down’s Syndrome.
Information technology for people with Down’s syndrome

An ICT research EU project is producing visual and touch apps to help people with Down’s syndrome become more independent in their daily lives.

Information on Dale Evans

Day 270-273: Treasures in the Attic

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Don’t know whether you would call these treasures, antiques, vintage collectibles, junk, or memorabilia, or keepsakes. Here is another look into the closets, cubby holes and attic of my Mother’s house I cleaned out this past summer.

Mom really adored Princess Diana and collected every thing from Princess Diana dolls, to coins, stamps, plates, and magazines. My Dad really like Old Spice, but I never heard of Seaforth aftershave or cologne. But what’s retro is now cool as the viral Old Spice commercial proves, these bottles were empty, but the scent still lingered. Anyone know the history of Seaforth cologne? I’ve looked online without any luck.

Collecting wore off in the family, my brother was no exception. He collected Action Figures, primarily Batman. If he had twenty he had three hundred. Most in original packaging, may duplicates, and even triplicates.

Princess Diana Collectible Plate
Princess Diana Collectible Plate
Vintage Seaforth Cologne and Aftershave set in box
Vintage Seaforth Cologne and Aftershave set in box
Collectible Batman Action Figures circa 1990's
Collectible Batman Action Figures circa 1990's

Boxes, boxes and more boxes came out of closets and cubby holes with depression glass, records, collectible plates, beanie babies and more.  All for sale, just contact me and I’ll put you in contact with the consignment store.

Day 268-269: The Longest Panoramic Photo

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I love my job, really I do. Everyday is different, every day someone brings in new challenges and a project they envision and we make come to life. Where do I work? At a pro photography color lab, specifically Hamilton Color Lab in Omaha Nebraska. We can print just about any photography, just check out this 243″ panoramic print of the country of Jordan for Amoura Productions.

It was printed on a EPSON Stylus® Pro 9600 printer then took two people to laminate, all in one shot, with no splicing. Stay tuned later for the full story on how this came about on the Hamilton Facebook page.

Hamilton Color Lab, laminating a 243" panoramic print
Hamilton Color Lab, laminating a 243" panoramic print
Bill trimming the prints, a little bit stressful as you only get one shot, no redo's
Bill trimming the prints, a little bit stressful as you only get one shot, no redo's

Day 263-267: Memories of Growing Up in the 1970’s

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My memories of growing up in the 1970s became a lot clearer when my Mom died. I became not only the executor of the estate but the family historian. As I went through my Mom’s things I found a box of my school papers and artwork from elementary school during the. I really think she kept every little thing I drew. Obviously I couldn’t keep everything, just selected a few things that I remembered drawing that had special meaning. The rest I tried to document in pictures.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane, it was the 1970’s, life was simple, The Monkees were popular, we didn’t have to wear bike helmets, skateboard knee pads, and could stay out all day without checking in with our cell phones. Life was indeed simpler.

Peanuts Lunchbox from 1970's
Peanuts Lunchbox from 1970’s
Pinocchio soundtrack 33 rpm Record
Pinocchio soundtrack 33 rpm Record
Monkees' record from a Cereal Box
Monkees’ record from a Cereal Box

Here is a sign of technology. Who remembers cereal boxes records? Real records printed on the backs of Fruit Loops and Tony the Tiger (Frosted Flakes) you cut out of the cardboard? This Monkees record was one of them. Pretty amazing. I remember wearing this record out by playing it over and over again, Archie was another Colgem record I remember. This is actually for sale, along with other 1970’s childrens records including the Disney movie soundtracks on 33 rpm records.

Relive the 1970’s

How many of you would like to relive the 1970’s or at least take a trip down memory lane? It’s amazing how much you can recapture just by shopping on Amazon. Vintage memorabilia is very popular, in a way it’s like dressing up in poodle skirts of the 1950’s when I was in high school. My Mom just shook her head. If you enjoyed growing up in the 1970s then share it with your kids, or be a kid again with your grandkids.

Saturday Morning Cartoons: 1970s Vol. 1Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops?: The Lost Toys,Ideal Gnip Gnop GameRock ‘Em Sock ‘Em ROBOTS GameStay Alive Vintage 1970s GameCatch 21: The Two-faced Solitaire Challenge (1978 VintageOriginal Battling TopsFunWorld Women’s Feelin’ Groovy, Pink, S/M 2-8 Costume70s Foxy Lady Adult Costume: LargeRubie’s Costume Characters 70’s Shag Brown Wig, Brown,