WTH is this?

 Got this in the mail a couple days ago, no idea... I’m stumped - Lisa

Update: I guess it's a "brushing" scam

By definition, ‘brushing’ is receiving an ordered merchandise to your home that you did not expect,” said Brian Ogelsby with Better Business Bureau.

The BBB says companies, usually foreign, third-party sellers are sending the items are simply using addresses they discovered online. Their intention is to make it appear as though you wrote a glowing online review of their merchandise, and that you are a verified buyer. They then post a fake, positive review to improve their products’ ratings, which means more sales for them. The payoff is highly profitable from their perspective.

A possible silver lining is that the government says you can keep whatever is sent.

https://www.winknews.com/2020/08/05/what-to-do-if-you-receive-a-mystery-package-you-didnt-order/?fbclid=IwAR1DB7npPE1hZXMFRsZvZhNxtDAnWgpXPUk_6P6ELUZx3v6Ol4fH_sPTB00

 It's only 10:30 AM and this day has already destroyed me two or three times.

Marty Schottenheimer

 RIP to a great coach, even without a ring.

Note that the lawyer was the hero

From the Forest Home Cemetery Facebook page: 

 In 1842, Clarissa and Samuel Brown became a part of the story of the Underground Railroad in Milwaukee. In July, Caroline Quarlls (in photo), a 16-year-old slave from Missouri, escaped from her mistress and made her way to Milwaukee. Upon arriving in the city, she gave a barber named Robert Titball $85 to hide her.

Secretly, Mr. Titball met with Attorney Horatio Wells in order to claim reward money. Instead of helping Titball, Wells contacted Attorney Asahel Finch Jr. who recognized that Caroline was in grave danger. He found Caroline and hid her along the banks of the Milwaukee River. After making some arrangements, Asahel Finch Jr. took Caroline to the farm of Samuel and Clarissa Brown, located between 17th and 20th and Fond du Lac Avenue.

It was Samuel Brown who took Caroline to Prairieville (Waukesha) hidden in the back of his wagon and to the home of abolitionist Lyman Goodnow. Caroline continued her journey with Goodnow through the Underground Railroad to Detroit and into Canada.

A historical marker is located on the corner of 17th and Fond du Lac Avenue that recognizes the involvement of Samuel and Clarissa Brown, the Underground Railroad, and the help given to Caroline Quarlls.

Samuel and Clarissa Hoyt Brown (Section 14), Horatio Wells (Section 27) and Asahel Finch Jr. (Section 19), are all buried at Forest Home Cemetery. Their simple markers do not reveal their wonderful story.

No Bill, We Aren't

 No. And I can’t stop thinking about people stuck outside or the few unwilling to come in. Please God keep them safe. - Lisa

MVP

 Congrats!

George Schultz

 

I'm very sad to hear of the passing of former Sec'y of State George Schultz. RIP sir.

One Year with the Bestest Boy

One year ago today we brought home the 'berry.

Christopher Plummer

RIP

62 Years

 62 years ago today the music died. RIP gentlemen.

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Meme

Yup yup (mind you, the vaccine WILL make you grow horns and eat tofu /s.)

Hal Holbrook

RIP Hal Holbrook. Mark Twain better come and meet you at the pearly gates.

A Scorcher

Remind me to double up on the sunblock at noon,  m'kay? 

Dustin Diamond

RIP Screech.

Happy Birthday Milwaukee!

Today (Jan 31st) is the 175th anniversary of my great hometown!  Happy Birthday Milwaukee! #mke #milwaukee

Valentine's Day Photo Sessions

 

LS

amazing shoot today! so much fun with LS ❤️ - YaYa

ISO

 Anyone w a nice size truck willing to pick up a dining set if I get it? I’ll pay...  - Lisa

Dinner with Mom

 When your mom is too tired and sore for your dinner date you bring the date to her. - Lisa

Cicely Tyson

RIP 

 

Yummy

 For lunch I raided the fridge for some cold cuts we bought yesterday. As I was making my sandwich I thought, " hmm, I don't remember buying sliced ham." Then it was "wonder why the ham feels slimy," followed by "Dear Gawd this tastes like unwashed Illinois ass ." Using my expansive edumacation, I then checked the label - it was purchased from the deli NOVEMBER 21st and was somehow lost in our refrigerator until it reappeared at my fingertips today. I look forward to hours of the 'rhea this evening.

Happy 85th Birthday to Alan Alda!

 Happy Birthday Hawkeye!

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 Calm, capable, and confident. Today is a great day to be great! - Lisa

Am Fam Field