BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR...YOU JUST MIGHT GET IT.

Michigan is in the toilet when it comes to the economy. We've been about 3 years ahead of the nation when it comes to layoffs, lost jobs, sending companies out of the country, etc. Staggering fact: There are 6 unemployed people for every job that is available in our state.

With that in mind...Dave and I were sitting around last week and I opened my big mouth and said 'we should do something that our listeners are doing....and get you 'out there' with holiday stories. Let's have you go thru the job search for retail. With the staggering statistic, I was fairly sure it wasn't going to happen.

Dave said his favorite two stores are (1) APPLE and (2) Brookstone. He got a call back from Brookstone and he was interviewed and hired within 24 hours.

This is the amazing thing. I'm happy working from home or in an office...it doesn't matter. Dave is sounding more like the 'old Dave'. I love both Daves'...the one that works with me at home and 'Retail Dave' who is only in this until the first week of January. I have, however, noticed something in Daves'
voice if I have to call him at work. He's happy! I get it. There are people that NEED to be with other people. They draw strength from being around others. That's Dave!

We've had a stressful few years. Major job shakeup is always going to make you search your soul. Knowing what you need to make you a happy person is crucial. If you haven't done a soul search on yourself lately, I suggest you do one now. Much more interesting to do it when you don't need it, rather than when your back is to the wall.


My Dave is smiling and is happy again. He knows and now I realize that he needs to be around other people. That's one thing I now know for sure. The other thing I know is that I'm happy when I'm sure that Daves' happy. ...and the interesting thing is: It all happened to get stories about people doing their holiday shopping.


So what else makes me happy?


That's for tomorrow..................c'mon back and we'll discuss.

Let's Catch Up!

In the spirit of the season (which is forgiveness) I ask YOU to forgive ME.  You see, I promised to update our blog frequently....and then??????I forgot.  As of today, you and I have a date.  Thru 12-31-09 I WILL update our blog daily.  Yes, it's a lot at the busiest time of year....but I think you are all worth it.

Since I last blogged, I posted a tweet on Twitter, the BBC picked me up just from that....and the rest is
history.  Truly one of the GREAT experiences of my life.  I was a guest panelist for 2 hours on the BBC speaking to women all over the world.

Thursday, the 12th we went over 100K in downloads in 22 weeks.  You guys are AWESOME.  As we said before, you're not gonna let some little seedy guy in the corner office decide who YOU listen too.
We love you guys for that.

I lost the bet and within 24 hours, Dave got a job at Brookstone in Rivertown Mall.  He'll be out there to get stories for our holiday podcasts.  In the meantime, I'm doing content for the show and selling advertising.

I cleaned out the basement and  I'm getting ready to put a couples pr. of golf clubs on Craigs list..I love getting rid of 'things' that just take up space.

We were wrong about Sara Palins' appearance date at Barnes & Noble in Woodland Mall.  It's this Wednesday.  Sorry!  However, Miss America was in Muskegon last night for the 'Hockey n Heels promotion."


How many of you are going to Otto's for the 'fresh turkey' this Thanksgiving.  We'll see you in line.
Casey just got the word that she can come home....She wanted 4 things.  (1) Ottos turkey...which becomes MY turkey.    (2) dressing & fruit salad  (3)  Sharkwater....she wants to try it with us.(I think she must think we get the stuff for free.....before you ask....WE DON'T !!!! (4) football with mom & dad.

Gosh we miss her...I would do anything to have her back and let her go thru nursing school ...that's her second choice.  She's worried about the instability of radio.  (she must have heard we got fired after 20 years on-air as well.)

I got up at 3 this morning and came down to work on this 750 piece puzzle.  It's KILLING ME.

See you tomorrow.

xoxoxoxoxox

Geri

THIS IS IT--THE MOVIE

11:45 PM

Just saw the movie that opens in 15 minutes to the world.  In a quick turn around, what about the review?

Well...Elizabeth Taylor went to Twitter and said :"It is the single most brilliant piece of filmmaking I have ever seen."

Liz continued, "I wept from pure joy at his God given gift. There will never, ever be the likes of him again."

Well....I didn't do that...but it did change my opinion of Michael Jackson as a professional and an entertainer.  If you want to debate his personal life...go somewhere else...this is about the movie.

I was amazed at his  of professionalism.  He knew every song every key...and was demanding, but 'with love and restraint' as he said only once during the movie.  Halfway thru, I found myself sorry that the tour didn't happen.  The millions in 3-D effects, and special effects for Thriller and Change The World alone would make me want to see the show.  His generosity with the dancers and musicians was unequaled with just about anything I've ever seen.  Not one curse word, and a lot of 'God Bless Yous'.

The thing that I walked away with was Michael seemed to have been an entertainer that his entire 'extended of familiy of travelling entertainers' loved and adored. Dave & I liked this movie a lot. 

** 1/2 stars.

YOU TUBE..(sorry too much time on the computer)..U2 TO EAST LANSING

U2 hasn't been to Michigan since 2005, but they announced this morning that they'll be in East Lansing on Spartan Stadium  on June 30. That location is a 75,000 seat facility.  Details are sketchy, we hear that tx are $35 to $90...but that is not confirmed.  Actually nothing much is confirmed except they will be here and a grateful state rejoices.

For more info check their website @ U2.com.

Love, Geri

Mrs. Van Timmerens services

Ruth E. VanTimmeren

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VAN TIMMEREN (TERMOLEN) - Mrs. Ruth E. VanTimmeren, aged 77 of Grand Rapids, passed into the arms of Jesus, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 23, 2009 at Spectrum Health - Butterworth Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jim VanTimmeren; her sons, Ron and Kristin VanTimmeren, Dan and Kathy VanTimmeren; her grandchildren, Christine (Drew) Meyers, Andrew, Brian, Leigh, and Carter VanTimmeren, Tyler and Ashlee Crowder; her brothers, Jay and Ruth TerMolen, Robert and Mary TerMolen; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Thomas and Claire VanTimmeren; several nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Merle and her sister, Joanne. Ruth was a member of Beckwith Hills Christian Reformed Church for over 50 years. She volunteered for many years at Holland Home and at NU2U 2nd hand shop. A service to celebrate Ruth's life will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Beckwith Hills Christian Reformed Church, 2100 Chelsea NE, with Rev. Rick Pinckney officiating. Relatives and friends may meet her family at Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes - VanStrien Creston Chapel, 1833 Plainfield NE, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the service begins. Contributions in her memory may be made to Beckwith Hills CRC Memorial Fund or Holland Home. To read more about Ruth's life, to leave your own memories of her and to sign her guestbook, visit her web page at lifestorynet.com. Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes

LOSS TO THE DAVE & GERI FAMILY--

It's with great sadness that we tell you that Ron Van Timmerens mother, Ruth, died yesterday.  Ruth had been in good health, but had a stroke last week and wasn't able to rally.  We know you wish the best for Ron and his family and extended family.  The  final arrangements are being made now.  I know the funeral will be Wednesday morning.  More info here as soon as it becomes available to us.

MICHAEL JACKSON IS DEAD?

Michael Jackson is dead. For five months that's all we've heard about and the reports have been downright creepy. He wasnt' buried for a month. Was he in the casket and his 'celebration'? A
cute reporter LA reporter wrinkling her nose up as she tells us that MJs nose had collapsed. GOOD LORD...STOP! And then came.........

The movie! Fans waited in long lines for days just to buy a ticket.I thought they were crazy. Still do. So imagine my surprise when we got a call from a Detroit agency inviting the two of us to a screening of the movie the night before it opens . "Dave..do you want to go to a screening of THIS IS IT?" To my surprise after we discussed dates, times, etc. he said YES!!! 'Now'...I think to myself...'I'm cornered'...I've laughed about the silly events that happened after MJ died and now we're going to see the movie.

Alright...we're going to the movie and I do NOT feel like a hypocrite. I'll go to celebrate the difference the man made in entertaining..I'll go to see the movie so I can give you an early report of this movie........and I'll go to enjoy a movie with my husband who understands that I'm going to laugh at a place in the movie when no one else does...but it's okay because he 'gets' my humor.

Besides........no matter what 'they' say.......this is NOT it. We will be hearing about Michael Jackson for decades. Don't fall for the marketing ploy.........just enjoy the movie for what it is....and I'll give you an advance idea of 'what IT is' on Tuesday nite @ 11:30...