we love recycling

We are moving.....too much to take with us......We have tables, cabinets...etc.... We will add more stuff as we move thru this weekend. If it's not out for free, but you wanna make me an offer, go ahead, we'll listen.
Kittredge and Baltic Pl. near horse shoe park (Aurora)

Free couches!! A love seat and two sectional set. Comes w ottoman. Call 303 521 0246

Free iris clumps, various shades of purple, ready to be planted so they root well over the summer. I'm thinning my plants and am happy to give them to someone who appreciates them. These are tall bloomers and great for background in gardens (send us an email for directions)

Hooah Military

Independence Day.....YA! Mom's choice

Free Concert by Colorado Symphony Orchestra

Date: Sunday, July 3, 2011

Time: 8 p.m.

Location: Civic Center Park

What: Listen to all-American favorites at the Independence Eve Celebration, followed by fireworks and a light show.

Cost: Free.

Contact: 303-MAESTRO

call line when you need to vent

There is absolutely no shame in calling for help. The person on the other end of the phone is most likely there because he or she has been through exactly what you're going through, and wants to help. For immediate, live assistance, 24 hours a day, dial 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453).

No-shows

Some of the most painful situations for moms and children are the no-show dads.


I was visiting with a few moms and the children after church when one little girl said: "I wish I had a dad".

It just tore my heart out. Time, distance, and forgiveness had not significantly diminished the pain of emotional abuse of a parent who is unavailable for the over-fought custodial visitations time and time again.

Some of us are flexible with distractions. Sometimes we outright lie (Daddy had a flat tire) etc. Some of us enable the negligent parent with our apathy.

Send us your comments on how you cope and overcame. We'd like to encourage other women who become the firewall between dad and the children.

Hugs!

poolside wisdom

You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.

-Jon Kabat-Zinn

I'll see you at the pool...

Attention Military Families (anywhere in the US)

The Wildlife Experience is pleased to offer free museum admission to active military between  Memorial Day and Labor Day. The Wildlife Experience is open 7 days a week, 9a.m. – 5p.m. For more information, please call 720.488.3300.
 
for more information on the Blue Star Museums program go to:
www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums

Hooah HS graduates - we are so proud of you!

OMG, we thought we never get there. Time was dragging on, especially the final three months. I can't give you a party, but would like to give you a virtual hug and some fairy godmother words:

Find out what that "something" is you want. Don't be afraid to change. Be authentic and in the present.
Don’t settle for the easy way out in class, work, or life in general. Hard work, dedication and passion take you far. Do what YOU want, not what someone else in your life wants you to do. You’ll never be happy chasing someone else’s dreams.

and finally, we believe in mentors, role models, and student advocates for at-risk students. Give back to the community what you wish somebody would have done for you.

Services for Human Trafficking Victims Grant Available

Application deadline: July 5, 2011

Through the FY 2011 Services for Victims of Human Trafficking solicitation, OVC will award discretionary grants of $200,000 to $400,000 to support services for trafficking victims in specific geographic areas or specialized mental health or legal services over larger geographic areas. The grants will also aid efforts to increase the capacity of communities' responses to victims.

Contact Information


For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 800–518–4726 or via e-mail to support@grants.gov.

Note: The Grants.gov Support Hotline hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except federal holidays.

For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation, contact either Bradley Mitchell, OVC Team Lead, at 202–514–9069 or by e-mail to bradley.mitchell@usdoj.gov, or Mary Atlas-Terry, OVC Victim Justice Program Specialist, at 202–353–8473 or by e-mail to mary.atlasterry@usdoj.gov.

Grants.gov number assigned to announcement: OVC-2011-3047