Cinderella & the Ugly Stepsisters: Part 1

Every bride wants all the attention on her wedding day and works very hard to be the most beautiful bride she can.  But some women find there’s an easier way to make the bride the star…and that’s to make the bridesmaids pale in comparison.  One way to ensure that is UGLY bridesmaid dresses…lol People had an article showcasing 10 of the worst bridesmaid dresses…take a look.

10 The Repeat Offender

Does this gown look familiar to you? “A lot of women over 40 told me they had one just like it,” Buffalo, Minn., bridesmaid Joanne wrote in to PEOPLE. We’ve definitely seen similar versions of the same dress. They’re all shiny, puffy – and despised. “I almost dropped out [of the wedding], that’s how much I hated this dress,” says Joanne. “I came to my senses and, of course, stuck with it for my best friend!”

9 The Tablecloth

Christine now admits that her flower-power wedding was more hippie chick than hippie chic: “I can’t believe, when I look at this picture now, what I was thinking!” the Moorpark, Calif., bride tells us of her 1976 nuptials. “I wanted a simple old-fashioned wedding, and I thought the fabric looked old-fashioned. My bridesmaids hated the material and tried to talk me out of it – but my mind was set.”

8 The Rainbow Connection

“The actual dresses aren’t really the problem here,” admits Amber of her cousin’s 1973 wedding. “Instead of picking one color for her bridesmaids, [the bride] decided to have a ‘rainbow’ wedding.” Although the wedding party looked like a package of Skittles, the Madison, Tenn., native admits that an the bridesmaids’ hats were an even bigger eyesore. “It was an indoor wedding, but the bride wanted head gear.”

7 The Pajama Game

Ah, the ’70s. When disco reigned, love was free and brides dressed their wedding party in pajamas. “I found this picture of my mother’s wedding,” writes Theresa from Rochester, N.Y., of the little blue flowers and tiny bows that overwhelmed her mom’s friends at her 1975 wedding.

6 The Foil Folly

“This was a big wedding.” recalls bridesmaid Janell – and she’s not even talking about the gigantic gold gowns worn by the bridesmaids! “Eight attendants each, and all the girls in gold!” Says the White Bear Lake, Minn., native of the frilly foil frock, “These were really shiny, extremely itchy and hot.”

Stay tuned for Part 2!

SOURCE: PEOPLE.COM

Happy National Arizona Day!

Yesterday was actually Arizona’s national day, but it was also Father’s Day, so a girl has to make choices…lol.  If you’re planning on visiting Arizona, check out these places recommended by TripAdvisor.

Antelope Canyon

The only way to visit this otherworldly spot is to book yourself on a tour with a Navajo guide. The Upper Antelope Canyon is especially picturesque, with better lit areas and light shafts usually visible at noon, a popular time to visit for the best photos. It can get pretty hot, and the terrain is tricky and uneven, so wear sturdy shoes, load up on water, and pile on the sunscreen. Antelope Canyon can get really busy, especially from March to October when the light beams occur, so secure your booking at least six months in advance.

Grand Canyon South Rim

The most developed area of Grand Canyon National Park, the South Rim offers amenities such as bus service, hotels and water stations, but is also more crowded than the North Rim. Scenic highlights include Pipe Creek Vista and Yavapai Point.

Desert Botanical Garden

Discover the tranquil vibrancy of desert plants nestled amid the red rocks of the Papago Buttes. Visitors can stroll through five thematic trails to explore the fascinating beauty of the Sonoran Desert, from towering cacti and alluring succulents to brilliant wildflowers and lush trees. Scroll through the Garden’s calendar so not to miss festive events and dazzling exhibitions. Delve deeper to learn about desert landscaping, nature art, cooking and wellness and more through the Garden’s various adult and children’s classes.

Grand Canyon Railway

Since 1901, the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel has been taking passengers on a fabled journey to the heart of one of the seven wonders of the world. Grand Canyon Railway is more than just a mode of transportation: it’s a trip back in time on lovingly restored rail cars with entertaining musicians and the antics of cowboy characters. Out your window, the terrain changes from high desert to prairie, prairie to pine. It’s a view that’s ever-changing until you come across a view so brilliant, it could very well change you. All aboard to the Grand Canyon to make a grand trip grander!

Devil’s Bridge Trail

This 1.8-mile hike will lead you to Sedona’s iconic sandstone arch, where you’ll get breathtaking views of the surrounding valley and rock formations. Get there early to beat the crowd or expect to wait for up to a couple of hours for a photo op. Walk about a mile along the Dry Creek dirt road to reach the trailhead, but if you can’t find a spot at the Dry Creek Trailhead parking lot, park along the highway instead. Otherwise, Sedona offers a free shuttle service from downtown to two of the five trailheads, Mescal and Dry Creek Vista.

Horseshoe Bend

This horseshoe-shaped incised meander of the Colorado River is just a short hike from the beginning of Grand Canyon National Park. The overlook point, which can be accessed via the town of Page, is particularly popular during sunset when the landscape is at its most vibrant, and the iconic turquoise bend glows against the orange cliffs. Although the desert hike is relatively easy, you won’t encounter much shade, so be sure to bring a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water. To maximize your time here, join a tour that includes other picturesque sights like Glen Canyon Dam and Antelope Canyon.

SOURCE: TRIP ADVISOR.COM

Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers out there who had kids like me.  I never bought the tie or regular gift—I looked for something to make Dad laugh (cuz he always made me laugh).

Papa Bear Tumbler

Steak Timer Sign

Dad Joke Book

Pirate Bottle Opener

Mousetrap Cutting Board

Bullet Whiskey Stones

Whiskey & Cigar Glass

Personalized Cutting Board

Dad’s Ice Cream Bowl

Toilet Bowl Night Light

SOURCE: GIFTRABBIT.COM

Happy Birthday John

Today is John Goodman’s birthday (born in 1952) and I really liked him in Roseann. I found this article on FAME10.COM.

From FAME10:

Everything John Goodman does, he does well. The endearing actor has gained a very loyal and passionate fanbase over his notable career for many reasons, but most of all because he is one of those actors that it is just very hard not to like. From Dan Conner on Roseanne to his recent role in Kong: Skull Island, there is nothing that John Goodman can’t do, and no matter what role he takes on, fans love it, and despite his many years as one of Hollywood’s finest actors, he has remained rather elusive to fans. So, here are 10 things you didn’t know about John Goodman.

Off To War?

In the early ’70s, after turning 18, like so many young Americans, Goodman was drafted into the army for the Vietnam War, but somehow Goodman got out of it. “I want to take my physical. But they measured me two inches shorter than I am. They measured me at six foot instead of six foot two. I was eleven pounds overweight for that height. They told me to lose weight and come back, but by the time I was scheduled to come back, the draft was abolished,” he explained in a 2008 interview.

Charity Work

While John Goodman might be a Hollywood star, his heart lies in New Orleans where he has resided for years with his family and where he has stepped up to be one of the most charitable citizens. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina the actor stepped in to help wherever he could and used his fame to appear in many recovery commercials in Louisiana. He also used his fame, alongside many fellow celebrities with ties to the area to bring awareness to the tragic Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Early Life

John Stephen Goodman was born on June 20, 1952 in Affton, Missouri, to Leslie Francis and Virginia Roos Goodman. When John was only two years old, his father who was a postal worker, passed away from a heart attack. Growing up with his siblings Elisabeth and Leslie, John’s mother worked as a waitress, a retail associate, and washed laundry in order to support the family. While in high school, Goodman focused on football and, after graduation he earned a scholarship to Missouri State University, but it was while there he discovered the drama program.

Being A Celebrity

Thanks to many of his on-screen personalities, John Goodman is known as a jovial and always laughing kind of guy, but that isn’t always the case. When it comes to being famous, Goodman has never been a fan, once stating, “Celebrity is a dirty word. People are conditioned to hate you if you’re famous or in show business. It’s that love-hate thing. They can’t wait for you to fail or get pulled over with a hooker or a stripper or a teenage boy with a lot of blow in the car.” Not to mention, his 2012 interview with The Guardian was anything but what the journalist expected. Of his interview with Goodman, Xan Brooks wrote, “From time to time, he emits a long, breathy groan, as though invisible doctors are subjecting him to some invasive medical procedure. I don’t know whether he’s exhausted or sick; whether he hates interviews or this particular interviewer. On balance, with the benefit of hindsight, I decide it’s all four of these things with the gas turned up.” After the interview went so poorly, the Brooks said he was “a little bruised” and so confused by Goodman’s mood that he even emailed Roseanne Barr asking her what their relationship was like on the set of Roseanne and what Goodman is like off-screen. Despite his interview experience with Goodman, Barr replied, “John is the funniest and deepest actor in the world. He has only gotten more open, more sweet, more expansive and giving, on-screen and off, if that were possible, since the Roseanne show.”

Getting Started

Although he became interested in drama in University, it wasn’t until after he suffered a career-ending injury in football that he actually took acting seriously as a career. After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1975, Goodman left Missouri to go to New York City to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. Thanks to a loan from his brother Leslie, Goodman was able to secure an apartment near the Theater District and began working as a bouncer, bartender, and waiter to make ends meet while he tried to get roles. After working on stage, he began landing TV and film appearances as well as commercials, and while starring in a stage production of Antony and Cleopatra in 1987, an ABC talent scout recruited the lovable actor for an upcoming sitcom — Roseanne.

Getting Sober

Despite his happy, and strong characters that audiences saw, off-screen Goodman endured many personal struggles, and one of his biggest was with alcohol. In 2007 the actor checked himself into rehab after he felt things had finally gone too far with his drinking. “It was 30 years of a disease that was taking its toll on everyone around me and it had got to the point where, every time I did it, it was becoming more and more debilitating. It was life or death. It was time to stop,” he told The Guardian in a 2012 interview while adding that the alcohol was affecting his work as well as his temperament, memory and depression. Following the completion of his stint in rehab, the actor simply stated, “For my family and myself, I voluntarily took the necessary steps to remain sober the rest of my life.”

Health Improvements

As well as getting sober in 2007, Goodman has taken many other steps over the years to improve his health. In 2003, the actor quit smoking and described it as one of the hardest times of his life. “I quit smoking a year and a half ago and I turned into a werewolf. I went nuts. I’ve been smoking since I was in junior high school. I did a couple of episodes of The West Wing two years ago and I was in the middle of one of these psycho things and turned around and smacked the stage door as hard as I could and my fist immediately swelled up. Thank God I didn’t break anything, but that was the last episode I had of nicotine withdrawal.” Of course, more recently, fans have noticed a major physical transformation in the actor after he shed over 100 pounds, going from 300 pounds to 400 pounds in 2010, and has continued his weight loss and healthy living since. Goodman revealed he took to journaling his diet, exercising, hired health coach Mackie Shilstone, and cut sugar from his diet while working out six days a week. “I know it sounds sappy, but it was a waste. It takes a lot of creative energy to sit on your a– and figure out what you’re going to eat next… I want to live a better life,” Goodman said of his transformation.

Personal Life

John Goodman may be a well-known actor but he has never prescribed to the celebrity lifestyle, meaning he is often not in the headlines and he doesn’t publicize his personal life. The actor first met his wife Annabeth Hartzog in New Orleans while filming 1988’s Everbody’s All-American. The pair then married in October of 1989 and welcomed their only child, daughter Molly Evangeline, on August 31, 1990. Molly took an interest in the entertainment industry and now works as a production assistant on films.

Net Worth

After getting his start in plays, John Goodman’s first on-screen appearance came in a Burger King commercial, and he has seen nothing but success since! For more than three decades, Goodman has been in every genre through TV and film with some of his biggest and most popular roles coming with Roseanne, The Big Lebowski, The Flintstones, Coyote Ugly, O Brother, Where Art Thou? and more, not to mention his extensive voice work in animated hits such as The Emperor’s New Groove, Monsters Inc., Cars, The Princess and the Frog and Transformers. Most recently, Goodman has starred in Kong: Skull Island and Atomic Blonde, and is confirmed to have a part in the Roseanne revival series despite his character’s death in the show. Through it all, he has amassed an estimated net worth of $65 million.

Favorite Roles

Since officially beginning his on-screen career in 1983’s The Face of Rage, John Goodman has created a resume with over 150 acting credits to his name which is absolutely astounding. Of course, like all actors he has had many roles he is proud of while there are others he doesn’t look back on as fondly. During an appearance on ‘Inside the Actors Studio’ he revealed that his favorite movie out of them all that he has worked on was The Big Lebowski, but his favorite role was as Charlie Meadows in Barton Fink. Unfortunately for Coyote Ugly fans he simply said the only reason he took the part was “For the money. Honest to God, that’s the only reason I did it.”

SOURCE: FAME10.COM; TELISHA CARTER

Idaho State Tree

Official State Tree of Idaho

The majestic western white pine (Pinus Monticola pinaceae) was designated the official state tree of Idaho in 1935. The largest and best western white pine forests can be found in northern Idaho in the Coeur d’Alene and Bitterroot Mountains (the tree is often called the soft Idaho white pine or just the Idaho white pine).

Western White Pine Facts

The western white pine tree grows in the mountains of the western United States and Canada (in the Sierra Nevada, the Cascade Range, the Coast Range, and the northern Rocky Mountains), extending down to sea level in many areas. Western white pine wood is soft, straight-grained, and evenly textured (used to make everything from houses to wooden matches).

Western white pine is a large tree, growing 30-50 meters (and sometimes up to 70 meters) tall. It is related to eastern white pine (Pinus strobus), but western white pine cones are larger, and it also has slightly longer-lasting leaves (needles) than the eastern white pine.

The western white pine is widely grown as an ornamental tree, but has been heavily logged throughout much of its range and has also been seriously affected by white pine blister rust (a fungus that was introduced from Europe in 1909). The U.S. Forest Service has a program for locating and breeding rust-resistant western white pine and sugar pine (seedlings of these trees have been introduced into the wild).

“Here’s to the Bride and Groom…”

To finish off “wedding month”, I thought I’d share some suggestions I found for humorous wedding toasts. If you’re going to make a toast, perhaps one of these will inspire you!

Funny Wedding Toast Ideas 

Regardless of your role in the newlyweds’ big day, these one-liners and well-wishes are sure to garner some laughs.

“May your children be blessed with rich parents.” 

“Let’s raise our glasses to the two secrets of a long-lasting marriage: a good sense of humor and a short memory.”

“May all of your ups and downs be only in the bedroom.”

“Our happy couple really struggled to find someone to give a speech today. They asked their most attractive friend first, and they said no. Then they asked their smartest friend, who also said no. After that, they went to their funniest friend, and the answer was still no. So then they asked me, and I couldn’t turn them down for a fourth time!” 

“May you both live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live.”

“May you never lie, cheat, or drink. But if you must lie, lie with each other. And if you must cheat, cheat death. And if you must drink, drink with us. Cheers to the newlyweds!”

“Saying ‘I do’ at your wedding is like clicking the ‘I accept’ box any time a new piece of software on your computer or phone asks you to read its terms and conditions: You do it despite having no idea what will come next. Congratulations on your marriage!”

“Let me leave you with one piece of advice. Never laugh at your spouse’s choices. Remember: They also chose you. Cheers!”

“May the most you wish for be the least you get.” 

If those anonymous toasts didn’t inspire you, perhaps some advice from famous folks will!

“The secret to a good marriage is to be a little deaf.” — Ruth Bader Ginsburg 

“Marriage is not just spiritual communion. It is also remembering to take out the trash.” — Dr. Joyce Brothers

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” — Charles Schulz

“Nobody will ever win the battle of the sexes. There’s too much fraternizing with the enemy.” — Henry Kissinger

“To keep your marriage brimming with love in the loving cup, whenever you’re wrong, admit it; whenever you’re right, shut up.” — Ogden Nash

“For marriage to be a success, every woman and every man should have her and his own bathroom. The end.” — Catherine Zeta-Jones

“If you’re wrong and you shut up, you’re wise. If you’re right and you shut up, you’re married.” — Unknown

“Marriage is the only war in which you sleep with the enemy.” — Unknown

“If at first you don’t succeed…try doing it the way your wife told you.” — Unknown

“The secret to a happy marriage remains a secret.” — Henny Youngman

“A man is incomplete until he’s married. After that, he’s finished.” — Zsa Zsa Gabor

“Love is sharing your popcorn.” — Charles Schultz

“Love is a lot like a backache. It doesn’t show up on X-rays, but you know it’s there.” — George Burns

“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times—always with the same person.” — Mignon McLaughlin

CHEERS!

What Shall We Bake Today?

Cookie bars are great picnic items—easy to bring, store and grab! When I make this recipe—Sweet Chocolate Caramel Squares—I will probably omit the sprinkles on top.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup butter, softened

½ cup brown sugar

2 cups chopped pecans

1 cup flaked coconut

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1 (11 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped

2 tablespoons milk

1 cup chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Mix flour, butter, and brown sugar together in a bowl; press into a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes.

Sprinkle pecans and coconut over crust. Pour sweetened condensed milk over pecans and coconut.

Bake in the preheated oven until set, 25 to 30 minutes.

Heat caramels and milk together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour caramel sauce over baked sweetened condensed milk. Sprinkle chocolate chips over caramel. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

ENJOY!

Idaho State Motto

“Esto Perpetua”

This Idaho state motto is Latin for “It is Perpetual”. The Idaho motto was adopted in 1891 as an element of the state seal.

The Idaho motto has its roots in a sentence made by Pietro Sarpi (1522-1623) a Venetian theologian and mathematician. His last words before he died were: “Esto perpetua”, meaning: “Mayest thou (Venice) endure forever”.

The editor of the 1920, “History of Idaho: The Gem of the Mountains”, James H. Hawley says:

“Miss Emma Edwards of Boise, now Mrs. Emma Edwards-Greene, who designed the State seal, says that the words Esto Perpetual ‘breathe the prayer that the bounty and blessing of this land may forever benefit its people.’”

Emma Edwards-Greene translated the Idaho state motto as “It is perpetuated” or “It is forever”.

Happy New Mexico Day!

Trip Advisor advises these spots if you’re traveling to New Mexico.

Sandia Peak Tramway

Ride to new heights on North America’s longest aerial tram ride. Sandia Peak Tram takes visitors 2.7 miles or 10,378 ft up the Sandia Mountains. Breath in the fresh mountain air and enjoy breathtaking views of over 11,000 square miles of New Mexico.

White Sands National Park

Visitors to this endless waterless sea can enjoy driving, hiking, visiting a museum and sledding down the huge dunes.

Meow Wolf Santa





The original permanent Meow Wolf exhibition, House of Eternal Return, is a monumental achievement in DIY world creation and collaboration, featuring over 70 rooms made by local and community artists. House of Eternal Return is an unique & immersive art installation with multimedia elements and a mysterious narrative throughout.

Bandelier National Monument

Bandelier National Monument is 50 square miles of the Pajarito Plateau, on the slopes of the Jemez Volcanic field in the Jemez Mountains. Over 70% of the Monument is Wilderness, with over 1 mile elevation change, from about 5000′ along the Rio Grande to over 10,000′ at the rim of the Valles Caldera, providing for a wide range of life zones and wildlife habitat. There are only 3 miles of road, but over 70 miles of hiking trails. The Monument, founded in 1916, protects Ancestral Pueblo archeological sites, a beautiful landscape, and the country’s largest Civilian Conservation Corps National Landmark District.

Rio Grande Gorge Bridge

SOURCE: TRIPADVISOR.COM

Happy Birthday, Sir!

Gail, from Wolf’s, made an open out of wonderful Trump stories that many have never heard about.  This is only a partial listing from her original but I excluded the links she provided because many opened to PAGE REMOVED or not a valid link anymore.

From Frankenstein@breitbart.com

And with such a great man – like Trump – running, why even bother with a candidate under criminal investigation, like Hillary?

(1) In 1986, Trump prevented the foreclosure of Annabell Hill’s family farm after her husband committed suicide on the day of the auction. He personally called to stop the sale and gave Hill $77,000.00 to pay off the mortgage. Trump decided to do this after seeing her pleas for help in the news.

(2) In 1988, a commercial airline refused to fly Andrew Ten, a sick Orthodox Jewish child with a rare illness, cross-country for medical care because he had to travel with an elaborate life-support system. His grief-stricken parents contacted Trump for help and he didn’t hesitate to send his own plane to take the child from L.A. to New York so he could get treatment.

(3) In 1990, Ryan White (18), died of AIDS. Trump called his family at home after his death.

(4) In 1991, 200 Marines who served in Operation Desert Storm spent time at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina before they were scheduled to return home to their families. However, the Marines were told that a mistake had been made and an aircraft would not be able to take them home on their scheduled departure date. When Trump got wind of this, he sent his plane to make two trips from North Carolina to Miami to safely return the Marines to their families.

(5) In 1991 Trump saved a man from a mugging. He told his limo driver to pull over and he confronted the mugger, who was beating the other man with a baseball bat. After that, the mugger recognized Trump and ran away.

(6) In 1995, a motorist stopped to help Trump after the limo he was traveling in got a flat tire. Trump asked the Good Samaritan how he could repay him for his help. All the man asked for was a bouquet of flowers for his wife. A few weeks later Trump sent the flowers with a note that read: “We’ve paid off your mortgage.”

(7) In 1996, Trump filed a lawsuit against the city of Palm Beach, Florida accusing the town of discriminating against his Mar-a-Lago resort club because it allowed Jews and blacks. Abraham Foxman, who was the Anti-Defamation League Director at the time, said Trump “put the light on Palm Beach not on the beauty and the glitter, but on its seamier side of discrimination.” Foxman also noted that Trump’s charge had a trickle-down effect because other clubs followed his lead and began admitting Jews and blacks.

(8) In 1997, Trump & Mel Farr teamed up to help young Detroit artists appear at Carnegie Hall.

(9) In 2000, Maury Povich featured a little girl named Megan who struggled with Brittle Bone Disease on his show and Trump happened to be watching. Trump said the little girl’s story and positive attitude touched his heart. So, he contacted Maury and gifted the little girl and her family with a very generous check.

(10) After 9/11, Trump sent over 200 of his own people to look for survivors in the wreckage.

(11) After 9/11, Trump “learned about Clyde Frazier Jr., who ran the Harlem Hoops tournament in the inner city and was killed in the 9/11 attacks” and “searched down the family and donated the money to keep that tournament going.”

(12) In 2007, Trump sued the city of Palm Beach for fining him for having a tall flagpole w/ the American Flag. The case settled. Trump donated the $100,000 settlement proceeds he received to Iraqi War Veterans and his local VA hospital. [While we were in Iraq, he also let military members use his Mar-a-Lago resort for free every Monday].

(13) In 2008, after Jennifer Hudson’s family members were tragically murdered in Chicago, Trump put the Oscar-winning actress and her family up at his Chicago hotel for free. Trump even hired extra security for her. He said: “She’s a great girl. And we’re protecting them well. They are very safe.”

(14) In 2008, Ed McMahon’s house went into foreclosure. Trump purchased it and allowed Ed to continue living there.

(15) In 2011, Trump & his siblings gifted $1 million to a hospital that treated their parents.

(16) In 2013, New York bus driver Darnell Barton spotted a woman close to the edge of a bridge staring at traffic below as he drove by. He stopped the bus, got out and put his arm around the woman and saved her life by convincing her to not jump. When Trump heard about this story, he sent the bus driver a $10,000 check simply because he believed his good deed deserved to be rewarded.

(17) In 2014, Trump gave $25,000 to Sgt. Andrew Tamoressi after he spent 7 months in a Mexican jail for accidentally crossing the US-Mexico border. President Obama couldn’t even be bothered to make one phone call to assist with the Marine’s release; however, Trump opened his pocketbook to help this serviceman get back on his feet.

(18) In 2016, Melissa Consin Young attended a Trump rally and tearfully thanked Trump for changing her life. She said she proudly stood on stage with Trump as Miss Wisconsin USA in 2005. However, years later she found herself struggling with an incurable illness and during her darkest days she explained that she received a handwritten letter from Trump telling her she’s the bravest woman, I know. She said the opportunities that she got from Trump and his organizations ultimately provided her Mexican-American son with a full-ride to college.

Additionally:
– Trump helped Maytag keep some of its stores in the U.S. by buying items from them that could be used in his hotels.

– Trump saved an ice-skating rink in Central Park by taking over the project, and finishing the rink by Christmas time for free. He was two months ahead of schedule, and $750,000 under budget. He also operated the rink for a year, and donated all profits to charity.

– Barbara Res, at 33 years old, became the first women to ever be put in charge of supervising the construction of a skyscraper, when Trump hired her in 1980.
– Trump donated $100,000 to a large Christian ministry after Jerry Falwell Jr. told Trump the ministry needed help.

– Trump has donated his money to several health organizations including the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, Alliance for Lupus Research, Autism Speaks, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, and many more.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SIR!!

THANKS GAIL!!!!!