29 March 2006

Marshmallow PEEPS®


There are a few things that I love about Easter approaching. The first is that this time of year allows an incredible opportunity to reflect. A chance to really think about where I stand with God, and how to strengthen that relationship.


The others aren't necessarily important, but it's the way my brain works . At least they make for some great Easter fun...

2. Cadbury Creme Eggs® and

3. MARSHMALLOW PEEPS®

-- Quick story about PEEPS®---

My wife, Meredith, and I were visiting some friends in Raleigh, NC a few year's ago. For an early dinner, we had decided to go check out a restaurant that has "the best chili in town." I can't remember the name of it. It's downtown. Anyway, we had finished our great chili and turned the corner to head back to our cars, where we happened upon the Marshmallow PEEPS® bus in the parking lot!!!! It was really keen. It was painted crazy colors and had pictures of the different shapes of PEEPS®.

We were invited to come into the bus (It was on a nationwide tour to tell people about PEEPS®) to see how PEEPS® were made, sample a few (great dessert,) and fill out a survey to help choose a new shape or something for them. It totally made our day, and we not only left with smiles, but with a PEEPS® sticker. Needless to say, everytime we go visit our friends in that area, we bring them a box or two of the Sugary, marshmallow goodness.

Is it marshmellow or marshmallow?
I always thought it was -ellow, but I never could spell very well.

CH

28 March 2006

Double Shot


"Let the good times roll!"
--Quick Quote from Newscenter 5's Chief Meteorologist Dave Dierks in today's forecast.

I agree with Dave. Spring may actually have made it to the Tri-Cities, AND I received two pieces of great news today.

The first is that Johnson City is getting another Starbucks!
It will located very close to ETSU next to the millennium Centre. (See, I am a HUGE coffee fan...actually, I get made fun of because I like it so much...poor me. I will suffer.)

Now, I do not believe Starbucks is the be all, end all in coffee, but I do appreciate the fact that they can brew a very consistent cup of Ink. No worries about whether it's going to be watered down or flavorless...nope, I know exactly what I'm getting from them. So, to have two locations in the same city will be very nice. I should never have to worry about being without a decent cup of coffee again.

The second piece of news is that there are only 6 days before Coca-Cola Blak hits the store shelves. For some weird reason, I'm really intrigued to see what this concoction tastes like. I've read sources that say it tastes like somebody poured Coca-Cola into their cup of Starbucks...or that it would be better as a float...who knows? I'm still excited to taste the "Coke effervescence with coffee essence."

Find out more at http://www.coca-colablak.com

Oh, yeah, it's "Eat an Eskimo Pie Day!" Those go well with coffee. It's an interesting mix between hot and cold.

Chalmer (aka"Coffee Boy")

All About Love

What great weekend! I had the chance to travel to Pigeon Forge with the Cherokee UMC Praise Band to help lead music and worship for the Holston Conference United Methodist Women's Young Women's retreat. Wow, that title was a lot longer than I expected.

Anyhoo, we spent all day Saturday and a half a day Sunday really just enjoying our time praising God and getting to know more about the Lord's nature. Not only that, but we talked about relinquishing things that hold us back from Him. To top it all off, hearing about God's unending love for us.

Saturday morning was a bit rough...we had some crazy technological problems. Our sound system was not working out as well as we had hoped...and you never get a second chance to make a first impression. However, the ladies of the retreat were so kind, and kept encouraging us, and soon we were able to work out the difficulties with patience, hard thinking, hard work, and a little help from the owner of the system. After that, God took it and ran! We blasted the doors off with fervent worship. It was beautiful. The ladies at the retreat could sing!

All I have to say after the weekend is "How Great is Our God!"

Chalmer

23 March 2006

Get Dressed Up

It's been determined that you spend about 2 years of your life getting ready for work...eight minutes of that each day is devoted to getting dressed.

I must not be the typical person, because it always takes me forever to determine what I want to wear. Basically, it adds up to what mood I'm in, what the weather is going to be like that day, and of course, what's clean.

You see, my wife doesn't really allow me to do the laundry. I've made a few too many mistakes in that department. Oh, sure, she would let me do MY laundry, but she has pity on me knowing full well that I would probably show up to work in a white shirt that is pink and khaki pants that look like they have been tie-dyed. Thank you, honey.

Anyway, I think I could identify with Kevin McCormick. Kevin has come to live with a hard truth — he really has no idea what to wear each day. So, rather than turn to friends, family or stylists for help, he relies on your good taste.

His website, www.dresskevin.com , asks the whole of America to vote on what he should wear from work to play. The site displays the next event he needs clothes for, a weather report, what he has in "stock," and how long it has been since he wore that particular item.

Amazingly, Kevin said that almost every outfit America has picked out for him matched.

Gotta say...I wish I had thought of it first.

Chalmer

22 March 2006

Che' Chalme'

This morning on the family friendly morning show, Mike Riddles and Mike Perry welcomed the folks from Johnsonville...the bratwurst people. They are in town with their Big Taste Grill...the world's largest touring grill--at the Bristol Motor Speedway. Your husband would love this thing!! It cooks about 750 brats at a time, and all the proceeds from donations and sales of the brats will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank.

With their visit, they were so kind as to bring some brats for us to cook and sample as well as a really nice apron to throw on while we cooked these things up. So far so good, right? Well, we thought we might have some brats as soon as we could (maybe for lunch,) but that didn't work so well...you see, the Big Taste Grill had to be on tour and so, Mike Perry was supposed to bring his grill so that we could serve 'em up right. That didn't exactly happen either...the grill is still at Mike Perry's house. What's funny about that is simply that Mike Riddles had called to remind him to bring the grill last night, and even thought about reminding him at four in the morning before he left from home. When Mike perry arrived at the station, Mike R. says, "Did you bring your grill?" "OH NO!!!" was the reply. ;)

There's always such drama when food is involved at the station. But there is happy ending to this story...at least for those of us who wanted brats for lunch.

Enter Mike Perry, Me, and George Foreman!!! Mike has been keeping a Foreman grill at the station to cook at bit of shrimp or other things he likes to grab for a healthy lunch. Mike Riddles just looked at me, and with one fell swoop, I was in my brand new handy-dandy Johnsonville apron and finding myself as Chef Chalmer! Off I went...it took FOREVER...but we wanted to make sure they were cooked all the way through. About 35 minutes later, we had 5 good looking brats ready to go. A few more minutes later, those were gone and four more were on the grill soon to be devoured. MMM...Thanks Johnsonville! Not only did we have a great lunch, but also...I'm looking at starting my own cooking show, and maybe making my own cologne with the fragrance that I have wofting off of me from the kitchen. Mike Perry even told me that my dogs will love me when I come home. :)

Chalmer

21 March 2006

And now, the News

Fourth-graders at Brookside Elementary School might be the next generation of Matt Lauers and Katie Courics as they have been really delivering the news.

I had the wonderful opportunity to talk to Rebecca Droke today. She is one of the teachers who really got this program rolling. She and the music teacher, Penny Lane (Cool Name, :) wrote a grant for some funding that Best Buy gives to teachers who creatively incorporate technology in their classrooms. They received the money for some classroom broadcasting equipment, and through the help of Charter Cable, Sullivan County School's Maintenance Dept, and Eastman, the kids are able deliver their program to the whole school. Thus, WBSL Channel 3 News (aka. Brookside Live News) was born.

There are so many things that go on behind the scenes! Every morning, a team of teachers comes in to setup the studio with backdrops that must be taken down after the broadcast. The kids (made up of teams of 7) come in early to find a "good" news story for the day, a weather forecast, and a sports story as well. Plus, they add Brookside only elements like the Word of the Week, Moment of Silence, Pledge of Allegiance and the Cafeteria Menu. The kids do it all, too, from research to copywriting and production (cameras and stuff!) And it's all ready to go by 8:25am!

Mrs. Droke said that the kids are always super excited about the newscast and that it's hard to choose who gets to be "on-air" and who needs to be behind the scenes each day. However, she's quick to stress that EVERY job is important, even if it isn't seen on camera.

What a great lesson to learn!

--Quick Notes: The Elementary is looking for help to update some of the older TV sets across the school with space saving models. If you'd like to make a donation, call the principal, Betty Odom, at 423-354-1730.

--In Middle School, a group of about 10 of us had the chance to do something similar for WCMS News (Cleveland Middle School--TN). I just hope some of those tapes aren't still around. Yikes, that could be really scary and embarrassing.

Chalmer

20 March 2006

Spring Has Sprung?


God has a sense of humor.

I was talking to my friend, Griffin Van Camp, yesterday at church about that very subject, and how it presents itself in everyday life. We laughed about how God made us, the platypus, and other things in his infintely "wise" humor. Griffin also happened to mention that one of the things that makes God chuckle is the weather forecast. Point taken. Point Proven.

I'm looking out my window here at the office, and watching the wonder of weather. This morning's forecast was nothing more than mostly cloudy skies, a possible rain shower or two around the area, and temperatures near 50. What I am seeing outside is a wee bit different than that. SNOW is pouring from the heavens!!! Ah, yes, March in Tennessee strikes again. Unfortunately, the snow isn't sticking, but it's really funny to watch it come down on the first day of Spring. It's beautiful.

OO, I just received a phone call from my wife. The kids are getting out of school because of God's sense of humor. Hope it doesn't mess up your schedule too much. Grab some hot chocolate, marshmellows, make a fire, and celebrate SPRING! HA! I've heard it said that when March comes in like a lamb, it goes out like a lion.

I think I hear a roar in the distance...or is that a laughing hyena?

Chalmer

16 March 2006

Bullseye

I had the super amazing privilege of travelling to David Crockett High School and speaking to Mrs. Griffith's Journalism/Yearbook class on Thursday.

We spent a few minutes chowing down on some pizza (nice!) and we all introduced ourselves. The class has a wide array of students from sophomores (which we learned means "wise fool") to seniors! Everyone was so COOL! I had a blast.

I went there to talk about what I do here at the radio station, but also to speak about a very important Communications term...The Target Audience. Basically, who to have in mind when you are speaking, or presenting something. It's a good Marketing term, too. We talked about who their target audience would be as they were putting together their yearbook, and/or if they were putting together a school newspaper, presentation, or radio station. Then, we put together a profile for their "target person," a person that incorporates most of the characteristics of their target audience. We put lots of detail in the 40 odd minutes of discussion we had, but the final detail was a name. The students aptly named her Cortney.

Thanks class, you are awesome! I hope I can come back and we do something like that again sometime soon!


CH

The Madness Has Begun


Your husband might be heavily into college basketball this time of year. He may not have been interested until today, but a major event just started in your home. As a matter of fact, for the next few days, you might not really see him or your kids if they hang out with Daddy. You'll definitely hear him (them) though, as March Madness ensues...

If don't understand the game and don't care to comprehend the madness either, you can still make it fun by just playing along. Make your "picks" using the alphabet rule. In other words, whichever team comes first in the alphabet is the team you should select to move to the next round.

Now, your kids might try overrule you on a few because they don't like that way. But too bad!! You might do better than they do or even your husband (don't tell him though :) and they pay attention.

But if that still isn't your cup of tea, at least March Madness might get everyone out of your way so that you can get a few things accomplished with no interruptions OR finally give you the chance to do something for yourself...And this is where you say, "God Bless March Madness!"

Chalmer

15 March 2006

Black Beans and Worship

HI!
Hope you enjoyed your potato chips last night. I, fortunately/unfortunately, got stuck with only a handful of corn tortilla chips...I was really hankering for some Homestyle Chips, but alas, I didn't have the chance to run to Cootie Browns. No worries, Mexican food always satifies the deepest longings in my tummy.

Speaking of Mexican food, do you know Lisa Silcox??!?!? Lisa is from Abingdon, and is the new cool. Forget American Idol, the Amazing Race or Survivor. This is the way to win a million dollars. Cooking! Yup, Lisa is a finalist for this year's Pilsbury Bake-Off, and has the chance to win a million dollars and some new upscale kitchen appliances! She'll travel to Orlando on Saturday for the Bake-Off and will know the results of the contest on Sunday. We're rooting for you and your Black Bean Cake Salad with Cilantro Lime Cream, Lisa!!!!

If you'd like to try your hand at Lisa's creation...here's the recipe! Chips? ;)

In other news, I'm looking forward to my evening. I'll be be travelling to University Parkway Baptist Church in Johnson City to help lead worship music for a group of volunteers. These volunteers will be answering phones for the Billy Graham Telecast. They'll be talking with people all over the country about Jesus. I pray for God to really bless our time together and to let the volunteers know that God will move in them to speak Truth, Love, and Grace in every single situation. I am honored to even play a part.

"All of you is more than enough for all of me. For every thirst, every need, you satisfy me with your love and all I have in you is more than enough."
--Chris Tomlin "Enough"


We'll be singing that tonight.

Chalmer

14 March 2006

Mr. Potato...



CHIP!!

Considering I am a group Leader for Weight Watchers, I wouldn't normally recommend doing this, but today is special.

It is National Potato Chip day, and it's not right to deny yourself. So, I say GO to your nearest cabinet, grocery, or convenience store and pick up a Big Grab of your favorite flavor of potato chips!!

You know, come to think of it, I don't really have ONE favorite. However, there are several that I can name that I am quite fond of just in case you're at a loss of what to buy.

I'm a fan of:

KC Masterpiece Chips -Baked or Fried
Kettle Style Chips- Regular Flavor and Sweet Onion (Great for your Breath :)
Pringles- Regular, BBQ, Pizza, or Salt and Vinegar (ditto on the breath)
Jalapeno Chips-- Some brands are better than others, but I can't remember which ones.

Oh yeah...if you're considering going to a restaurant for some "homestyle chips"...I have to say that I LOVE going to Cootie Brown's and getting theirs. They call 'em Spiral Cut Fries...but they're more like chips. And if you ask for the dry barbeque seasoning to spread on 'em, there is nothing like it. Okay, I'm making myself hungry. STOP!

Well, enjoy your indulgence! I thinkI'm gonna have to claim tomorrow as "Brush Your Teeth 5 Times An Hour Day" or "National Breath Mint/Minty Gum Day!"

CH

13 March 2006

Glory...

This weekend, I had the absolute priviledge of sharing the Casting Crowns concert with you. It was amazing to watch about 5000 plus people pour into Fredom Hall for the express purpose of enjoying some time to forget what was outside those walls and worship. And worship we did!

The sound that came out of that hall when "If We Are the Body" was played, was (for lack of a better word) INSANE! WOW, OH WOW! That was awesome. And it made it even more incredible to know that the song wasn't sung to Casting Crowns, but rather...to each other as a reminder that we are not finished yet, and to God as a rally cry to say, "We want to be better at loving you...forgive us for our shortcomings...and teach us to worship You through loving others." Yeah. Grace abounds, and God is good.

But as incredible that was...that wasn't the entire highlight of my evening. As a matter of fact, there were a few things that touched my life from that night...but most of all was this:

A man came up to thank us for the encouragement that WCQR brings him each and everyday. He introduced himself as Cortney Hensley's father. (More Here) I got a HUGE lump in my throat. I let him know my ties to David Crockett High School, but the only thing after that was "Thank You." There was only one thing that should've been said, and it didn't come out of my mouth. It should have, but it didn't. It will be typed. "Thank you, Lord."

I cannot tell you how much that meant to me to hear that from him. It took so much for him to say that, but I see it now as an act of worship...The song that Casting Crowns played right after meeting him...PRAISE YOU IN THIS STORM!!!

I'll never approach my microphone the same way again.

May the God of All Bless and Keep You,
Chalmer

10 March 2006

Love Your Neighbor

WOW!!!!

There is so much going on this weekend, and I am very happy about all the opportunities that are presenting themselves across the area. I have to say that I am most excited about the chance to love and serve my neighbor in many different capacities, and about the heart for others in need.

Here are a few of the things going on:

The Community Help Center in Jonesborough (Hwy 81--Sulphur Springs) is offering a "Giveaway Day" to anyone and everyone who shows. Basically, it boils down to the fact that they have received so many wonderful donations that they need to make room for the "Spring Line." So, if you need ANYTHING, you might want to swing by. They might just have what you're looking for and they'll give it to you absolutely FREE!!! No strings attatched. For more information call June Gouge at 423-788-0050.

Also, be looking for paper grocery bags in the newspaper this weekend. Second Harvest needs your food donations to help feed the hungry in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Fill your bag full of food, and drop it off at one of the locations specified on the bag. The food drive will last until the 18th. For more information contact Kathy Smith at 423-477-4053.

Anna Hurley's English class at Elizabethton High School continues their service project with a 2nd yard sale! Find your bargain from all sorts of community donations, and know that the proceeds will benefit ARM--a ministry to the homeless in the area. The sale will be in the auxillary gym at Elizabethton High School from 7:o0am-2pm on Saturday. Anything not sold will be taken to the Salvation Army in Johnson City. For more information contact Anna Hurley at EHS 423-547-8015.

I hope you and your family will be able to stop by and support any of these amazing acts of generocity.

'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
--Matthew 25:40 (NIV)

Chalmer

09 March 2006

Voice of God


I received an iPod Shuffle as a gift not too long ago, and love it! Now, I read that the the Pope is iCool. That just makes me smile :)

The Pope likes to unwind by listening to his iPod!!!

Pope Benedict XVI was given an iPod Nano as a present by staff at Vatican Radio.
Officials have loaded it with religious music, plus pieces by Beethoven, Mozart and Chopin.

He has been spotted around the Vatican using his iPod and distinctive white earphones.

According to The Sun a spokesman said: "He is very pleased with the iPod. The Holy Father is of the opinion that this sort of technology is the future."

Other famous Podsters: President Bush, The Queen of England, Tony Blair, and our friend, Jason Sharp.

Wonder if his iTunes software is in Latin, German, or Italian? And does God have a Podcast?

Chalmer

08 March 2006

Some Good News

After receiving donations from the community to buy new equipment when theirs was taken from their concession stand in January, the Sulphur Springs baseball league has something else to cheer about...Six bags of equipment were found!!!

Apparently, three young boys happened upon them as they were playing in the woods on Monday, and according to reports, the bags had been there the whole time.

I had a chance to talk with Nancy Kaszuba, the president of the Sulphur Springs Booster Club, and she was very excited to have received the equipment back. This weekend, she and other league officials are going to check to see if the items are salvagable. The boosters have already purchased a lot of new equipment from donations, but hopefully with the newly-found bags, the organization will be able to put the remainder of the money to use for field maintenance.

Thanks for rallying around the kids in their time of need, and celebrating with them in this discovery. The league's new season kicks off April 3rd and will serve about 125 children!

Chalmer

07 March 2006

From the Heart...

"When there seems to be no way, God can make a way."
--3.7.06 Upper Room Devotional

I wish all days could be filled with happiness and bliss, but as life tries to take its toll, sometimes they are filled with emptiness, confusion, and hurt. Circumstances get in the way and try to rob our joy or section our attention from pure love. When that happens (no matter how close you are to God), it can make your prayers feel like they're hitting a brick wall or that they haven't even left your heart. It can feel like your saying the echoes of your soul to to the air or just to hear yourself speak. Those days are the ones where nothing makes sense and you pervade almost a shell-like existence... a fake, plastic person with no real sense of anything.

"I need you now. More than the air I'm breathing. Now. Yes, I'm crying out from the depths of my inmost being. Now. Come have your way with me. Stay close and never leave until your the heart that beats inside of me."
--John David Webster from the song, "Now"

In that space that feels so hollow, I want you to know that God is there. I know it sounds cliche', but I have come to know that as Truth. God is there listening so intently to your groanings, and your hurt...no judgment, or prerequisite...just listening...hearing things that only the Spirit can utter, and tending to the needs in a way that only God could orchestrate. Continue to call. That is where hope is found. Trusting that God loves enough (despite all that is done, all that is happening, and all that is to come) to make order out of chaos once again.


Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
-Romans 8:38-39 (NRSV)



I trust you, Lord. Please come, as only You can. Amen.

06 March 2006

Dial-A-Story

You might remember heading to the mall when you were little and asking your mom if you could have a quarter. Now, this wasn't to be wasted on gum or a video game. No, No. Rather, it was used for five minutes of pure entertainment!

There were these "phone booth" type things, (most of which were shaped like a tree or a castle and painted with this crazy 80's glitter gold paint) that when you payed it a quarter, would read a story to you.

Well, now you don't have to pay a quarter for it...just grab your phone, and have your kids call the Dial-a-Story line at 423-928-1159!

Actually, you might want to program that number into your cell phone because it could be a lifesaver on the road!

Chalmer

Soda?



Love an icy cold soft drink? Me too! My wife, Meredith and I, are major Diet Pepsi fans...and we're always looking for who has them on sale. Thifty aren't we?

Well, it looks like we might have to change our preference to ROOT BEER if we want to keep our teeth healthy.

Yeah, of all types of soft drinks and canned teas, it does the least damage to your teeth.

Researchers determined that non-cola soft drinks, including ginger ale, Mountain Dew, and Sprite, as well as canned iced tea are much harder on teeth enamel than any other kind of canned drink, due in large part to acidic flavor additives. Root beer has the least additives, making it the best soft drink for your pearly whites.

And believe it or not, Diet sodas had the same effect as the sugared versions since the main culprit is the additives.

But what's even more bizzare, the most harmful were non-cola drinks, which caused two to five times the damage as darker cola drinks.

Canned iced tea caused 30 times the damage to tooth enamel as brewed tea or coffee.

Brewed black tea, root beer, coffee, and water had a minimal effect.

A&W here I come!

Chalmer

03 March 2006

Priceless

Sunday, the Oscars are coming to TV...and though you may not want to watch them. Mastercard is hoping that you'll treat it like the Superbowl and watch it for their commercials...

MasterCard's ad spending for the Oscars telecast was $3.4 million!!!
But they feel the money was well sepnt for two commercials that will be fill-in-the-blank "Priceless" ads.

In one ad, a man sits at a typewriter in a pasture and the announcer says, "Blank: $9." In the next scene a woman on a motorcycle drives by and the announcer says, "Blank: $60."

The possibilities are truly endless.

So, put your two cents worth in at http://www.priceless.com. Fill in the blanks as part of a contest, and who knows?!?!? Your winning words might appear in a finished copy of one of the ads that will be televised later this year.

Now, that is priceless.

Have a great weekend!

Chalmer

02 March 2006

Uncle Sam Wants You!


SUDOKU...It's hard for me to say...
I can't say that I've completely figured it out...numbers were never my thing. That's why I'm in radio :)

However, if you are a Sudoku fan, then your country needs you!

The first World Sudoku Championship will be March 10-11 in Lucca, Italy!!!!

If you are intersted in participating, you can tryout for the official US Puzzle Team at their web site, http://wpc.puzzles.com./ Download the sample puzzles; time yourself solving them; then include your times with your registration. Believe it or not, it's on the honor system...and the US has the chance to send 6 people to this year's championships.

Just a quick note...Participation is free, but you will likely have to pay for your own travel expenses. I hear Italy is beautiful this time of year.

Chalmer

New Spring Line

Just in time for all this crazy warm weather we've been having, and for the turn of the seasons, your purse will be getting a makeover. Well, at least the inside will.

A new $10 bill rolled off the presses today in style!

The new "line" features splashes of orange, yellow, and accents of red as well as the always trendy, fashionable and stately Alexander Hamilton (1st Treasurer of the US.) A touch of color does wonders!

The bills will be at commercial banks and in cash registers very shortly!

You should also know that a money makeover is expected next year with Benjamin Franklin and his $100 bill.

However, George and Abe...um, not so much...it isn't easy being green ;)

See a full view of the $10 bill here!

Chalmer

01 March 2006

Kids, Kids, and More Kids!


Today was sooooo much fun! I was able to visit Mountain View Elementary School as a part of the festivities surrounding Dr. Suess' birthday (would've been 102 tomorrow,) and Reading Rocks! week.

At Mountain View, I was able to read to a class full of story-ready 2nd graders with a really cool-Cat in the Hat-hat. I read, "Horton Hears a Who" to them, and even threw in a special chipmunk-like voice for the tiny Whos. After the story, some of the children had to leave, but others got to stay around to ask me about my job and my zoo of six animals (2 dogs, 2 cats, a ferret and a fish. ) I think by the time I left, we had made plans to take a field trip to our home and revamp it as a petting zoo. Thanks, Mrs. Brittain for inviting me!

Also, I came across this story that I think every parent can relate to...your child doing something so out of character, despite how well you have "trained them." My prayers go out to this couple...

Chalmer

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Apparently a 12 year old boy doesn't think much of abstract art.
The boy stuck a wad of gum to a $1.5 million painting called "The Bay." The gum stuck to the painting's lower left corner and did not adhere to the fiber of the canvas, but it left a chemical residue about the size of a quarter!!!
The museum's conservation department is researching the chemicals in the gum to decide which solvent to use to clean it. The museum hopes to make the repair in two weeks and will keep "The Bay" on display. In the meantime the boy's parents have disciplined him.

Dove-ian Nights

Yesterday afternoon, I told you about Felicity Huffman being the new spokesperson for a new line in Dove products. Thought you might want to read the story and have quick link access to the webisodes. Enjoy!

Chalmer


Felicity Huffman is now the spokeswoman for Dove's new "Calming Night" products but not only that, they pulled out all the stops and got Penny Marshall to direct her in three retro, online-only shorts. Those "webisodes" feature felicity in old episodes of The Brady Bunch, Leave It to Beaver and The Munsters (kind of like how Forrest Gump did with John F. Kennedy) so that she can learn from TV moms of yesrteryear. Dove even took the site a step further! They are giving you the chance to get free samples, chat with other moms, share family-survival stories, and tips with Felicity as well. If you decide to share, your question could be used in her upcoming IM interview on March 23rd! Find out more at www.dovenight.com