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Email Speak and Text Art

The Information Age is rife with new communication such as emoticons and email shorthand.  Those who grew up in it understand this "language" but others are just learning. "Oh ((((Mary))))  r u ok?  I'll cu l8tr 2nite.  U have a g8 wkend w/o him.  ;D" Did you get all that? Maybe you need a translation.  "Oh, Mary (hugs).  Are you ok?  I'll see you later tonight.  You have a great weekend without him. (wink/smile)"  But texting and email has produced some interesting text art too.  Take a look at the things you can use to help you communicate over the information superhighway! @};--- Rose ------------------------------------------------------------- (::()::) Bandaid ------------------------------------------------------------- (\_/) (^_^) ,,,,,,,,,,,.,,(___)O Bunny ------------------------------------------------------------- Hope you enjoyed those as they are...

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Mixed Dog Breeds

It's Friday Funnies here on Communication FUNdamentals and time for fun with words.  This week I bring you some not so famous dog breeds: Collapso: part Collie and part Lhasa Apso.  A dog that folds up for easy transporting! Peekasso: part Pekingnese and part Lhasa Apso.  An abstract dog. Terribull: part Terrier and part Bulldog.  A dog that makes awful mistakes. Blabrador: Bloodhound + Labrador.  A dog that barks incessantly Moot Point: Malamute and Pointer.  Owned by ... oh, well, it doesn't matter anyway Commute: Collie and Malamute.  A dog that travels to work with you Pointsetter: Pointer and Setter.  A traditional Christmas pet For more fun with communication, visit Art of Eloquence.com!

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Happy Mother's Day

Mother's Day is a time I look back.  Each year as a mom brings me unique blessings I want to savor.  Life will never again be as it is now.  I want to take the time to remember and cherish it. This picture was taken several years ago.  A lot has changed since then.  We don't even live in the same state as we did then.  My dd is all grown up now and going into her Junior year at college.  My son is almost my height.  As my father always says, "Tempus certainly does fugit" around here! Happy Mother's Day to each of you!

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