Comments for Doni Greenberg dot com http://donigreenberg.com Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:19:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by Wendy Fish http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4176 Wendy Fish Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:31:36 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4176 That's Occasions, sorry misspelled, still on Hilltop though. That’s Occasions, sorry misspelled, still on Hilltop though.

]]> Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by Wendy Fish http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4175 Wendy Fish Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:17:21 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4175 Talk to Lissa at Occassions on Hilltop. Good luck on the 12th! Talk to Lissa at Occassions on Hilltop. Good luck on the 12th!

]]> Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by Christy Largent http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4174 Christy Largent Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:16:07 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4174 Doni, I wore my wedding dress last year! Seriously. Had help "jazzing" it up with sequins and stuff - but it looked so pretty...too bad I bought it at a resale shop in Phoenix...and too bad it was just last year I wore it to dance in, or you could re-wear it and nobody would remember...(I'm short and "curvy" too)! I'm heading to Ross for something to wear as MC, so I'll be there scouring the racks as well...good luck! (And don't we wish for just an evening we could be as tall and beautiful as Chita...oh, those darn middle european genes, and extra 20+ years...) Doni,
I wore my wedding dress last year! Seriously. Had help “jazzing” it up with sequins and stuff - but it looked so pretty…too bad I bought it at a resale shop in Phoenix…and too bad it was just last year I wore it to dance in, or you could re-wear it and nobody would remember…(I’m short and “curvy” too)! I’m heading to Ross for something to wear as MC, so I’ll be there scouring the racks as well…good luck! (And don’t we wish for just an evening we could be as tall and beautiful as Chita…oh, those darn middle european genes, and extra 20+ years…)

]]> Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by Viki Twyman http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4172 Viki Twyman Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:23:26 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4172 There is a store on Athens Avenue (close to Cypress) that sells vintage clothing. Maybe they would have something. Good luck!! There is a store on Athens Avenue (close to Cypress) that sells vintage clothing. Maybe they would have something. Good luck!!

]]> Comment on Steven L. Goedert Q&A Expert Optometrist by Mr. Tadeusz Kasprzak http://donigreenberg.com/2008/03/27/steven-l-goedert-qa-expert-optometrist/#comment-4165 Mr. Tadeusz Kasprzak Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:25:40 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/2008/03/27/steven-l-goedert-qa-expert-optometrist/#comment-4165 Dear Dr. Goedert, Would you be so kind and explain to me the meaning of 20/20 vision. In particular, why are the two "20" numbers in this definition of unimpaired vision. I look forward to your reply. Regards, Tadeusz (Tad) Kasprzak. ---------------------------------------- Sardis. BC Canada Dear Dr. Goedert,

Would you be so kind and explain to me the meaning of 20/20 vision.
In particular, why are the two “20″ numbers in this definition of unimpaired vision.

I look forward to your reply.
Regards,
Tadeusz (Tad) Kasprzak.
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Sardis. BC Canada

]]> Comment on Blockheads in stitches for 800 firefighter scouts by Judy & Joe Menzel http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/03/blockheads-in-stitches-for-800-firefighter-scouts/#comment-4164 Judy & Joe Menzel Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:45:18 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2106#comment-4164 Great story...and a wonderful place to shop! Knowing some of the women you're talking about, I'm not surprised they'd do such a thing, but it's nice to hear about it. There are so many good things happening in this community. Keep spreading the word, Doni. Great story…and a wonderful place to shop! Knowing some of the women you’re talking about, I’m not surprised they’d do such a thing, but it’s nice to hear about it. There are so many good things happening in this community. Keep spreading the word, Doni.

]]> Comment on Blockheads in stitches for 800 firefighter scouts by Canda Williams http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/03/blockheads-in-stitches-for-800-firefighter-scouts/#comment-4159 Canda Williams Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:09:51 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2106#comment-4159 Yeah, Karon was pretty happy that we all gave a big thumbs up to her request for sewing patches. I didn't know about the Arrow Corps5 also needing water bottles. Thanks for the info, and thank you very much for mentioning my booth. That was so sweet of you! Happy 4th to everyone! Yeah, Karon was pretty happy that we all gave a big thumbs up to her request for sewing patches. I didn’t know about the Arrow Corps5 also needing water bottles. Thanks for the info, and thank you very much for mentioning my booth. That was so sweet of you! Happy 4th to everyone!

]]> Comment on Skip fireworks, celebrate independence from fire by Sarah http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/01/skip-fireworks-celebrate-independence-from-fire/#comment-4158 Sarah Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:41:12 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2079#comment-4158 So does anyone know if there are actually going to be fireworks at Mt. Shasta? And if so, where would it be, and how far is it from Redding? So does anyone know if there are actually going to be fireworks at Mt. Shasta? And if so, where would it be, and how far is it from Redding?

]]> Comment on Temptation Island offers Armadillo Eggs by Aunt Linda http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/01/temptation-island-offers-armadillo-eggs/#comment-4157 Aunt Linda Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:36:27 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2069#comment-4157 Hello there...glad you enjoyed all the Southern Hospitality! We had so much fun with those boys of yours...Maybe Dexter can catch "Big Henry" next time...Have a safe & happy 4th of July! Love from your Favorite Aunt & Uncle in Oklahoma... Hello there…glad you enjoyed all the Southern Hospitality! We had so much fun with those boys of yours…Maybe Dexter can catch “Big Henry” next time…Have a safe & happy 4th of July!
Love from your Favorite Aunt & Uncle in Oklahoma…

]]> Comment on Community College texts - cheaper with ebooks by JimG http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/community-college-texts-cheaper-with-ebooks/#comment-4156 JimG Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:13:17 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2084#comment-4156 I got a little off-line feedback on this article - it seems that ebooks aren't for everyone. At CSU Chico, buying an ebook meant paying the used-book price, and not getting to resell it or copy it to a laptop computer after putting it on the desktop computer. I got a little off-line feedback on this article - it seems that ebooks aren’t for everyone. At CSU Chico, buying an ebook meant paying the used-book price, and not getting to resell it or copy it to a laptop computer after putting it on the desktop computer.

]]> Comment on Temptation Island offers Armadillo Eggs by Suzanne http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/01/temptation-island-offers-armadillo-eggs/#comment-4152 Suzanne Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:22:26 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2069#comment-4152 YUM! My mouth literally watered while reading the recipe. Will try! YUM! My mouth literally watered while reading the recipe. Will try!

]]> Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by Doni Greenberg http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4151 Doni Greenberg Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:09:52 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4151 I am so lucky to have such wonderful friends who've made such terrific, brilliant suggestions. Thank you! I'll let you know how it turns out. I am so lucky to have such wonderful friends who’ve made such terrific, brilliant suggestions. Thank you! I’ll let you know how it turns out.

]]> Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by Cottonwood http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4150 Cottonwood Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:21:39 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4150 How about the thrift shop in Palo Cedro: Another Chance Animal Welfare League. It's in the Holiday Food shopping center. Call first to save yourself the gas, but you could inquire about their selection. They only take upscale clothing, so you might find something there. How about the thrift shop in Palo Cedro: Another Chance Animal Welfare League. It’s in the Holiday Food shopping center. Call first to save yourself the gas, but you could inquire about their selection. They only take upscale clothing, so you might find something there.

]]> Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by Karen Calanchini http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4148 Karen Calanchini Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:14:43 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4148 Doni, what about that dance group in Redding that performs at senior care facilities, and numerous events around town. I've seen them several times doing beautiful waltzs, and the women had lovely gowns. Maybe you could borrow a dress from one of the ladies? I cannot recall their name at this moment but with your contacts here, someone is going to know. Doni, what about that dance group in Redding that performs at senior care facilities, and numerous events around town. I’ve seen them several times doing beautiful waltzs, and the women had lovely gowns. Maybe you could borrow a dress from one of the ladies? I cannot recall their name at this moment but with your contacts here, someone is going to know.

]]> Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by McLisa http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4147 McLisa Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:15:33 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4147 When I strike out at the thrift stores my next option is the stores at the outlet mall. I've found dressy stuff in a great range of sizes in a couple of stores. When I strike out at the thrift stores my next option is the stores at the outlet mall. I’ve found dressy stuff in a great range of sizes in a couple of stores.

]]> Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by Barbara Rice http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4146 Barbara Rice Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:26:59 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4146 Overstock.com and eBay (try seller Bonfantastik) are great. Overstock.com and eBay (try seller Bonfantastik) are great.

]]> Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by bethany http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4145 bethany Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:23:28 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4145 Doni, I second that eBay suggestion! Brilliant! If you can't find it on eBay, it simply does not exist. I wonder if Craig's List might be of some assistance? Also, have you tried Googling "ballroom dance attire" or other words close to those? Google has become my default action for pretty much everything. You deserve to feel like a million bucks while you're up there dancing in front of Redding's patrons of the arts. You're a brave girl indeed. Doni,

I second that eBay suggestion! Brilliant! If you can’t find it on eBay, it simply does not exist. I wonder if Craig’s List might be of some assistance? Also, have you tried Googling “ballroom dance attire” or other words close to those? Google has become my default action for pretty much everything. You deserve to feel like a million bucks while you’re up there dancing in front of Redding’s patrons of the arts. You’re a brave girl indeed.

]]> Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by Brandon http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4144 Brandon Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:52:49 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4144 Doni - I just stopped by Kreations on California Street (Kraffert Building) after lunch at Blends (in the new building on Yuba Street at Oregon) and Anne Marie (the owner of Kreations) had some cool dresses in there that might work for you. Doni -

I just stopped by Kreations on California Street (Kraffert Building) after lunch at Blends (in the new building on Yuba Street at Oregon) and Anne Marie (the owner of Kreations) had some cool dresses in there that might work for you.

]]> Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by Doug Mudford http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4143 Doug Mudford Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:24:39 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4143 Doni, 50% of your audience will be male so let me sneak in a quick comment ...black shoes with a black dress is a great look. It's elegant, sexy and clean. My wife adds color with scarves, sashes or belts. Blending with your partner in black tux seems like a good thing for a waltz number. Good luck. I can't bring myself to say break a leg. Doug Doni, 50% of your audience will be male so let me sneak in a quick comment
…black shoes with a black dress is a great look. It’s elegant, sexy and clean. My wife adds color with scarves, sashes or belts. Blending with your partner in black tux seems like a good thing for a waltz number. Good luck. I can’t bring myself to say break a leg.

Doug

]]> Comment on Finding Miss Potter by Doug http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/finding-miss-potter/#comment-4142 Doug Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:03:42 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2009#comment-4142 Thanks for the kind words JP. I'm looking forward to the next few weeks; I'll be in Redding and one of my first visits will be to see the new library. Say hi to Dewey for me! Thanks for the kind words JP. I’m looking forward to the next few weeks; I’ll be in Redding and one of my first visits will be to see the new library. Say hi to Dewey for me!

]]> Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by Carla Jackson http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4141 Carla Jackson Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:17:33 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4141 Well heck. I assumed my dozens of black shoes were simply making my feet look smaller. Stumpy legs – who knew? Well heck. I assumed my dozens of black shoes were simply making my feet look smaller. Stumpy legs – who knew?

]]> Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by Barbara Stone http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4140 Barbara Stone Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:15:17 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4140 Have you tried Ebay? Also, have you checked your closet? Is there something that can be restyled? And please call me for last minute alterations! I'm here for you. Have you tried Ebay? Also, have you checked your closet? Is there something that can be restyled?

And please call me for last minute alterations! I’m here for you.

]]> Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by Grammalyn http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4139 Grammalyn Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:12:12 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4139 I don't have anything like what you are looking for, as I avoid pantyhose like the plague. However, because of your vast readership, I'll bet you a nickel that you have the perfect dress before this coming Saturday night. You on? I don’t have anything like what you are looking for, as I avoid pantyhose like the plague. However, because of your vast readership, I’ll bet you a nickel that you have the perfect dress before this coming Saturday night. You on?

]]> Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by Celeste White http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4138 Celeste White Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:27:23 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4138 Have you tried Ross Dress for Less? Whatever you wear, you'll look like a million bucks, the way you always do! Have you tried Ross Dress for Less? Whatever you wear, you’ll look like a million bucks, the way you always do!

]]> Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by Dolores http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4137 Dolores Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:24:19 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4137 Doni, Have Jake get a white tux and you can wear Canda's black one. Black and white is very elegant together!! Think about it!! Doni, Have Jake get a white tux and you can wear Canda’s black one.
Black and white is very elegant together!! Think about it!!

]]> Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by Kelly Brewer http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4136 Kelly Brewer Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:49:19 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4136 Love your barrel, dear. All the cool kids are wearing them. Love your barrel, dear. All the cool kids are wearing them.

]]> Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by Canda Williams http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4135 Canda Williams Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:40:28 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4135 Oh shoot. I read the top of your article, and ran in to my closet to see if I still had the flowy, tea length dress I found at a thrift store in San Diego-perfect for the waltz. (got it for the waltz) I've still got it! Horray! Then I continued reading your column, and was disappointed to hear that your dress can't be black. Darn! I've got an idea. Have Jake get a cobalt blue tux, and you can wear the black dress! Oh shoot. I read the top of your article, and ran in to my closet to see if I still had the flowy, tea length dress I found at a thrift store in San Diego-perfect for the waltz. (got it for the waltz) I’ve still got it! Horray! Then I continued reading your column, and was disappointed to hear that your dress can’t be black. Darn! I’ve got an idea. Have Jake get a cobalt blue tux, and you can wear the black dress!

]]> Comment on Finding Miss Potter by JP http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/finding-miss-potter/#comment-4133 JP Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:00:35 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2009#comment-4133 Thanks for this great connection with Doug Cushman! I have always loved the Beatrix Potter stories, but have to confess that I would always change the stories a bit when reading them to my boys, when they were litttle, to make them match our own family's story! I wanted to offer the readers this link to Renee Zellweger's portrayal of "Ms. Potter" in her 2007 movie, now out on dvd, it's reviewed here on the International Movie Database http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0482546/ Although, I've never met Doug Cushman, I feel that I know his illustrated characters well. When I worked at the library I had the pleasure of appearing as Cushman's endearing mole character, Dewey Decimole, that he created for the children in our community. Every time that I went out in costume deep inside that big brown wooly suite, with it's big heavy (and annonymous) round head, I could feel the curious interest, joy, and unconditional love that the kids felt towards Dewey and what he represented. I would never speak because I wanted the children to think of Dewey as this magical character that they could wonder and dream about through reading. It was great to just dance around and be happy with them and let their imagination do all the rest! Thank you, Doug, for giving me that - and also for the great original art of Dewey that's proudly hung in the Children's Department of the new Redding Library - it's a treasure! Thanks for this great connection with Doug Cushman! I have always loved the Beatrix Potter stories, but have to confess that I would always change the stories a bit when reading them to my boys, when they were litttle, to make them match our own family’s story! I wanted to offer the readers this link to Renee Zellweger’s portrayal of “Ms. Potter” in her 2007 movie, now out on dvd, it’s reviewed here on the International Movie Database http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0482546/
Although, I’ve never met Doug Cushman, I feel that I know his illustrated characters well. When I worked at the library I had the pleasure of appearing as Cushman’s endearing mole character, Dewey Decimole, that he created for the children in our community. Every time that I went out in costume deep inside that big brown wooly suite, with it’s big heavy (and annonymous) round head, I could feel the curious interest, joy, and unconditional love that the kids felt towards Dewey and what he represented. I would never speak because I wanted the children to think of Dewey as this magical character that they could wonder and dream about through reading. It was great to just dance around and be happy with them and let their imagination do all the rest! Thank you, Doug, for giving me that - and also for the great original art of Dewey that’s proudly hung in the Children’s Department of the new Redding Library - it’s a treasure!

]]> Comment on Curvy woman needs waltz dress by Dave & Liz Andrade http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/02/curvy-woman-needs-waltz-dress/#comment-4129 Dave & Liz Andrade Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:49:00 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2109#comment-4129 Have you tried two of the nicer thrift stores- the one next to Thai Cafe on Locust or the one in the Shasta Boot shopping center on Hartnell? You'll be great and will have alot of community support. Best wishes! Liz Have you tried two of the nicer thrift stores- the one next to Thai Cafe on Locust or the one in the Shasta Boot shopping center on Hartnell? You’ll be great and will have alot of community support. Best wishes!

Liz

]]> Comment on Temptation Island offers Armadillo Eggs by Sheri http://donigreenberg.com/2008/07/01/temptation-island-offers-armadillo-eggs/#comment-4128 Sheri Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:33:43 +0000 http://donigreenberg.com/?p=2069#comment-4128 Oh thank goodness the dish only had a catchy name. Being the gourment consumer that I'm not, I was afraid to imagine what recipe delight you had in store for us. But then again, when have you ever steered us wrong! Welcome back to the fresh air of Redding. Hope you had a dang good time in Oklahoma! Oh thank goodness the dish only had a catchy name. Being the gourment consumer that I’m not, I was afraid to imagine what recipe delight you had in store for us. But then again, when have you ever steered us wrong! Welcome back to the fresh air of Redding. Hope you had a dang good time in Oklahoma!

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