Saturday, March 12, 2011

Free Star

I get a kick out of some ads on the radio. Some just make me wonder, who in their right mind, would take the bait. So, there are definitely bodies out there in their wrong minds for sure. Looking for the ultimate birthday or anniversary gift for a loved one? Why not buy them a star. Whaaaaaaa? You send the the bucks and they'll send you 'your star' complete with a certificate of authenticity. I still say whaaaaaaa? Ok, let me admit something right here and now. Call me a fool or whatever you will, but on clear, star-studded nights in winter and summer, I often find myself staring up towards the Milky Way searching for Stephen, a loved member of our family who we lost in '84. I know he's up there, but I never bought his star. When I think about him and all the great times we had, I smile, and I can be happy in a strange way... But I'd NEVER buy a star. Cripes, they're free for the taking... every night!
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  1. KateMarch 12, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I like this original star, and I'd bet your long-ago friend would too!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    The star holds up the wall of the building and were once an important part of the structures. Stephen is probably looking down at you and wondering, what you are looking at?

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  3. LowellMarch 12, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I think it was P.T. Barnum who said something about a sucker being born any minute.

    But perhaps Honest Abe is on to something.

    Re what I shot: 86. But I cheated.

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  4. Bob CroweMarch 12, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Abraham Lincoln - the older one - said that you can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you can not fool all of the people all of the time. He could have had a career in marketing.

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  5. Cezar and LéiaMarch 12, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    You're absolutely right, the best stars are not for sale! They're cultivated, if you know what I mean...
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  6. VirginiaMarch 12, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    When I was a wee girl I think I bought 1 cubic inch of land in the Yukon...some cereal scam! Well I guess I'll have to keep shopping for your birthday gift Bird! HA
    V

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  7. Small City ScenesMarch 12, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Stars make nice decorations but best are the one in the sky that shine down on us at night. Stephan included. MB

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  8. ButchMarch 12, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Amen...I hate those that try to make money off others that are grieving.

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  9. Leif HagenMarch 12, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I love the rusty, metal star against the red brick! Lovely!

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  10. SharonMarch 12, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    When I first opened your site today I remembered seeing lots of these old iron stars on brick buildings when I was growing up. I'm glad I saw Abe's comment so that I know why.

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  11. VPMarch 12, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    That is much more than a star: it is a feast of geometry!

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  12. ShannonMarch 12, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    If I want a star, I'll just claim it as my own...no money need be exchanged ;-)
    The only stars I've paid for is of the glow in the dark variety that I decorated my ceiling with or sticker stars.

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  13. Pasadena AdjacentMarch 12, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    My sister bought me a star. Similar to this one. True; it's on the wall of my living room

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  14. RedPatMarch 12, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I love this old star - I've never sen them before! Funny how we look to the stars for our old friends and loved ones.

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  15. ElenkaMarch 12, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    I claim the Johnny Depp star.....

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  16. Doug HickokMarch 12, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Perfectly said.

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  17. Genie -- Paris and BeyondMarch 12, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Great photo but I agree with you on buying pixie dust, pet rocks (remember those), and stars! Stephen can have a different star every night... they are his for the taking.

    Bises,
    G

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  18. EG CameraGirlMarch 12, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I think Abe is correct that this star is integral to the strength of the building. BUT I applaud you for not falling for every advertisement that comes along. I wish more people were like you so that our average personal debt were not so scary!

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  19. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahMarch 12, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Wonderful writings on a boring sunday for me ... at home, raining, raining ...

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  20. MichelleMarch 12, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I love seeing the structural stars on old buildings. So unique and I wish modern buildings had such character.

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  21. RandyMarch 12, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Nice shot. I agree with you. I am sure there are some out there with multiple names.

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  22. JackMarch 12, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    This is a lovely shot. Today's post is at th same time funny and poignant.

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  23. T. BecqueMarch 12, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    No kidding! Dang we fall for some...well...bs sometimes!

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  24. SunnyMarch 13, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Okay, I confess, I was one of THOSE people that actually bought a star. It was a birthday gift for my dear MIL, who, after raising 5 sons, deserved her very own star. My husband and I knew it was a gimmick but we did it anyway, LOL! It came nicely presented and my MIL was delighted...and that's all that really mattered.
    No, I don't want to buy a bridge in Brooklyn, haha!
    ☼ Sunny

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