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70scostume.org just published an article sharing Sonny and Cher Halloween costume ideas, and it gave me some ideas related to the same subject that I’d like to share here.

My first thought is that you needn’t restrict yourself to the Sonny and Cher of the 1970s when planning your Halloween costume. Sonny Bono was also a well known politician, so dressing as Sonny the politician could be a really easy and clever way to be a little bit different. Just wear a blue suit and a red tie. The only costume aspect is making sure you have the mustache and the hair.

Another option, for those morbid enough to do it, would be to wear the mustache and the hair and a ski outfit. Since he died in a skiing accident, this would be appropriate, but also in poor taste. Be sure that the people you’re hanging out with on Halloween share you off kilter sense of humor before trying to pull this off.

As far as Cher costume ideas go, that’s a little tougher. For one thing, to look like Cher, you really need to be tall and thin. As Cher has gotten older, she’s gotten thinner. She’s obviously had quite a bit of cosmetic surgery too, so pulling off her actual look is going to be pretty tough unless you have a very specific facial structure and body type.

I think the best option for dressing as Cher for Halloween is to definitely go with the 1970’s Cher look. A long straight wig and a 70s colored dress, and that minimalist makeup that she wore, will make it clear to anyone who you’re trying to portray, even if you don’t share her body and face type.

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Resin manufactured tabletop fountains are a routine selection among the devotees of water fountains. The makers have resin as their first selection when it comes to building a water fountain because of the resilient properties of resin as a material. Also, resin is light-weight and is durable. So, it is an idealistic choice for tabletop fountain design.

To make a home environment with class and taste, think about getting a glass tabletop fountain.

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In recent years, more and more artist are approaching portraiture as contemporary artwork. In years past, the portrait artist painted their subjects in a direction most would relegate as traditional art.

A portrait painting of Abraham Lincoln completed by a known European portrait artist has seized this trend perfectly. It is a portrayal of Lincoln on a illuminated backdrop. It is difficult not to believe a photographer did not journey back in time to take the word-painting. All though, a picture would belike not bear the profoundness of Lincoln’s look.

However, portrait painters remain to pigment their matters in traditional manners and this is not likely to change. Particularly since many of these portraits grace the residence halls of several of the most egregious, unreformed edifices in the Europe.

Contemporary art portrayal is express becoming a pop look art in modern day art picture galleries. Specially as junior generations grow ancient and start purchasing some pieces for their own collections. Such collections as the American Royalty Collection, George Washington, Babe Ruth, Britney Spears and many another other iconic shapes to this generation have affected concern in portraits and portrait bribing.

It is not trying to picture wherefore so umpteen people love portraitures though. In umpteen cases, such as the Mona Lisa, it is one of our only links to the past. The only way we can put faces with the big names throughout our chronicle.

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1Mother’s Urn

If there is anything sadder than my mothers urn,

I can’t picture it.

To this day, I can’t fathom another loss,

quite like that one.

In fact, no one believes I keep it in my china cabinet

in my living room.

Unlike the cemetery, where no one sees it,

but our Christian God.

#1012 12/2005

Spanish Version

La Urna de mi Madre

Si hay algo ms triste que la urna de mi madre,
No puedo imaginarlo.
Hasta este da, no puedo comprender otra pérdida,
Grande como ésta.

De hecho, nadie cree que la guardo en mi armario de vajillas
en mi sala de estar.
A diferencia del cementerio, donde nadie lo ve,
sino nuestro Dios cristiano.

*1012 Diciembre/2005

2Grieving a Mother

Something did change, when my mother died,

my emotions were flat, my heart cold, very sad.

She died, she was reborn, but in-between is

where I live, and it still hurts, that she is gone.

#1013 12/2005

Spanish Version

Congoja por una Madre

Algo realmente cambi, cuando mi madre muri,
mis emociones fueron planas, mi corazn fro, muy triste.

Ella muri, ella naci de nuevo, pero en el intermedio es
donde vivo, y esto todava duele, que ella se fuera.

*1013 Diciembre/2005

3One Mirror

Must we all end up looking in the mirror

thinking of death

as if the end of life here, will be easier in the next.

I figure you can love here as much as you can love there.

You have a place in both worlds

but perhaps, only one mirror.

#1015 12/05

Spanish Version

Un Espejo

Todos debemos terminar mirndonos en el espejo
reflexionando sobre muerte
como si el final de la vida aqu, ser ms fcil en la siguiente.
Me imagino que t puedes amar tanto aqu como puedes amar all.
T tienes un lugar en ambos mundos
pero quizs, slo un espejo.

*1015 Diciembre/05

4Mom’s Boyfriend

Behind a fence was an old apple tree

my mother’s boyfriendErnie’s.

I along with other kids, stood at that fence

year after year; when he wasn’t looking,

jumped over it. A voice from the tree

seemed to call usand we ate those red

and green apples. Then one day he cut

the tree down. I asked why? He said:

“You look at the world from childish

eyes, and I know what’s in them.”

#1016 12/05

Spanish Version

El Novio de Mam

Detrs de la valla haba un viejo manzano
era del novio de mi madreErnie.
Junto con otros nios, estuve en aquella valla
ao tras ao; cuando él no estaba mirando,
brincamos sobre ella. Una voz que vena del rbol
pareca llamarnosy comimos aquellas manzanas rojas
y verdes. Entonces un da él cort
el rbol. Le pregunté por qué? l dijo:

“T miras al mundo con ojos infantiles,
y yo sé que hay en ellos.”

*1016 Diciembre/05

5Brother’s Growing Old

When we were children, my brother and I

kind of walked side by side,

and sometimes got in a fight.

I’m the young one, he’s the older one.

My brother’s blond,

seems never to get mad,

I’m the angry redhead.

It never bothered me to talk,

perhaps I’m still the same.

My brother’s still quiet,

he hasn’t changed. Except

we’ve grown old now,

been through many things;

and he now has feelings.

#1014 12/2005

Spanish Version

La Madurez de mi Hermano

Cuando éramos nios, mi hermano y yo
como que caminbamos de espalda a espalda,
y a veces terminbamos peleando
Yo soy el menor, él es el mayor.
El rubio de mi hermano,
nunca pareca ponerse furioso,
yo soy el pelirrojo enfadado.

Nunca me molest hablar de esto,
quizs todava soy el mismo.
Mi hermano todava es apacible,
él no ha cambiado. Excepto
que ahora hemos envejecido,
hemos pasado por muchas cosas;
y él ahora tiene sentimientos.

#1014 12/2005

6The Wishbone

Look, a wishbone. Here’s my wish.

“You got the small side, I got the big.”

Did you make your wish? “Yes,

perchance next time, you’ll win.”

#1017 12/20/2005

Spanish Version

El Hueso del Deseo

Mira, un hueso del deseo. Aqu est mi deseo.
“Te toc el lado pequeo, me toc el grande.”
“Pediste tu deseo?” “S,
talvez la prxima vez, t ganes.”

#1017 20/Diciembre/2005

Translated by Rosa Penaloza

See Dennis’ web site: http://dennissiluk.tripod.com see Dennis’ poetry books at http://www.abe.com

No one should have to beg or crawl before humanity.
No one should have to scheme to procure philanthropy.

No one should be outcast for simply being different.
No one should be found guilty ere proven he’s not innocent.

No one should be employed based solely on color of skin.
No one in high positions should think themselves sovereign.

No one should be denied the human right to equality.
No one should be the victim of cruel brutality.

No one should have to demean himself just to make a living.
No one should have a heart that is cold and unforgiving.

No one should be subjected to a life of slavery.
No one should have to suffer the effects of bigotry.

No one should abuse another; in word, in strength or deed.
No one should have the less because of other’s greed.

No one should be the target of hate by any race.
No one should have to die ashamed and in disgrace.

No one should feel a thrill from the suffering of others.
No one should think himself to be better than his brothers.

No one should judge another or degrade their fellow man.
No one should plot and scheme to carry out an evil plan.

No one should act in anger or utter wicked hurtful things.
No one should be “no one” for we all are human beings.

To us God gave the gift of love to bestow upon each other.
Let’s preserve and honor the dignity of all our sisters and brothers.

Rev. Saundra L. Washington, D.D., is an ordained clergywoman, veteran social worker, and Founder of AMEN Ministries. She is also the author of two coffee table books: Room Beneath the Snow: Poems that Preach and Negative Disturbances: Homilies that Teach which can be reviewed on her site. Her new book, Out of Deep Waters: My Grief Management Workbook, is expected to be available soon.

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