My Sweet Charity

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A Thank You Note To A Couple Of MySweetCharity Elves

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The refreshed MySweetCharity has made it through its first month with just a couple of hiccups. So far, the feedback has been gratifying with the only question being, “Why didn’t we do this sooner?” It was old Queenie, who hates change who held up the process.Thank heaven, she caved in and turned the process over to a couple of behind-the-scenes elves, who seem never to … [Read more...] about A Thank You Note To A Couple Of MySweetCharity Elves

Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off Party Celebrated Among The Pages Of Interabang Books

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The MySweetCharity elves were caught asleep at the keyboard and let this write-up about the 2018 Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off party on Wednesday, February 28, miss its posting. Too bad because it took place at a real bookstore — Interabang Books. While the event is long gone, Interabang Books continues to be a treasure trove of tales. Here's a belated report from the … [Read more...] about Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off Party Celebrated Among The Pages Of Interabang Books

MSC Holiday Plans: Elves Hunkering Down With Relatives; Elder Elf Holding Down The Fort; Queenie Having Her Wrinkles Ironed

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With Santa preparing to make his rounds and spanxing his way down chimneys throughout the land, the MySweetCharity elves have put together their annual holiday playlist that will kick off Christmas Eve.The elves themselves will be joining their relatives (faeries, leprechauns, pixies, sprites and brownies) for their holiday celebration at the North Pole. Since Mr. and Mrs. … [Read more...] about MSC Holiday Plans: Elves Hunkering Down With Relatives; Elder Elf Holding Down The Fort; Queenie Having Her Wrinkles Ironed

Change Of Plans: MySweetCharity Opportunity Series Is Going Into Overdrive

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Whoa! With all the MySweetCharity Opportunities being submitted for the annual series, the upcoming months are gonna be gangbusters. Already this year’s crop of opportunities has surpassed last year’s number, thanks to North Texas nonprofits taking full advantage of the series.Since it will conclude on Thursday, August 31, the series is ramping up the posts to share with … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: MySweetCharity Opportunity Series Is Going Into Overdrive

Queenie Blows Back To MySweetCharity

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The MySweetCharity global headquarters was shaken this morning. One of the elves scampered through the compound like Paul Revere: “She’s here! She’s here! She’s here!” There was just a way that the word “she” was shouted that there was no doubt who was indeed here.As Queenie waddled her way to her throne room, Elder Elf pulled himself together to broach the old … [Read more...] about Queenie Blows Back To MySweetCharity

MySweetCharity Elves Turn To Reliable Sources For Mad Hatter’s “Under The Tuscan Sun” Weather Predictions

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The MySweetCharity weather elves have been monitoring the wet conditions, since they were knocked out of their bunk beds this morning. The question was: “What about Thursday’s Mad Hatter’s Tea's 'Under The Tuscan Sun' at the Dallas Arboretum?”After reviewing the various scientific resources, they turned to their reliable Ouija boards. Their decision: The rains should be … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Elves Turn To Reliable Sources For Mad Hatter’s “Under The Tuscan Sun” Weather Predictions

Watch For Hobbits Thursday, Friday And Saturday While Touring The Whimsical Shire Of Preston Hollow For Equest

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Now that this wet stuff seems to be calming down, the upcoming days seems bright and shiny. Evidently, the Equest organizers arranged something with Mother Nature to have perfect weather for folks to explore the Tolkien-inspired Shire in Preston Hollow.While other estates in the neighborhood are manicured like a socialite’s nails, this acreage is a wonderland with its … [Read more...] about Watch For Hobbits Thursday, Friday And Saturday While Touring The Whimsical Shire Of Preston Hollow For Equest

The Great Girl Scout Cookie Debate Nearly Results In An Elf Brawl

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The debates have not ended! The MySweetCharity espresso barroom was the scene of a near brawl this afternoon. With her eminence Queenie sitting on her throne as judge, she listened to two teams of elves argue, complain and decry the lack of knowledge of the other group. At one point it got so ugly that one debater stuck his purple tongue out.The subject? Which Girl … [Read more...] about The Great Girl Scout Cookie Debate Nearly Results In An Elf Brawl

MySweetMusic For Christmas 2016 – Part 4

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Chances are that you just returned from midnight services. Or perhaps, you just were way late in the gift wrapping duties. Regardless, you'll be hearing drips of rain on the roof as well as the patter of reindeer. Makes sense. Rain and reindeer on the roof.But really, should you be up so late? If so, MySweetCharity twin elves Cherry T. and Jerry T. have provided the … [Read more...] about MySweetMusic For Christmas 2016 – Part 4

MySweetMusic For Christmas 2016 – Part 3

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The clock just struck midnight and Christmas Day has begun. If you're still up, you might want to turn off your fireplace. We just heard from Claus Headquarters that Santa cellphoned in saying that his boots got singed as he shimmied down one fireplace that was aglow.Oh, and don't forget to leave out the cookies and milk for Kris Kringle. He needs a sugar high, don't you … [Read more...] about MySweetMusic For Christmas 2016 – Part 3