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I Un Du do U Un Du?

One of my favorite scrapbooking (& household) products Un Du may disappear from the shelves forever. As a messy scrapper, this product has saved many a project and it has even aided in the removal of stickers from unmentioned children. Imagine my dismay when I discovered that this product may no longer exist.

Warning: anti PC rant. Turn back now, while there's still time.

Here's the dealio - I called the company to find out for myself. They told me that California (the left winged capitol - *my words, not theirs), recently passed a law that said that products such as Un Du can no longer be sold in the state because they aren't "environmentally friendly". The company is considering pulling the product because other states are considering this same law.

Now, I love the environment. I recycle, reduce & reuse on a daily basis. Heck, my daughter was even a girlscout! But for the love of granola and all things nutty, please tell me what will take the place of this beloved product? Tree bark? Nah, too scratchy. And don't even try to tell me that Goo Gone will work. Maybe on some household stuff but not my photographs or projects. Al Gore line one.

So, I have made a purchase of this contraband product and plan on storing it in my basement along with my cans of Freon. If you want to report me, the freon part is a joke - but if you are bored, you can call PETA and let them know that I ate a delish chicken for dinner with a side of spotted owl. Taste great with a little salt.

How Sweet the Sound

How sweet the sound

Do you know what tomorrow is? It is Amazing Grace Sunday. This day will be celebrated at many churches including my own. My pastor will be interviewing Zack Hunter (who is only 15), the author of the book Be the Change. There will also be some others at the church as well – like CNN and Good Morning America. I better get there early for a seat! J

The upcoming movie Amazing Grace is about how slavery was fought over and ended. Speaking for those who can not speak for themselves. Amazing Grace Sunday will also be drawing attention to slavery that still exists today. According to Amnesty Intl., there are approximately 27 million enslaved people around the world.

What can you do: be a part of the amazing change

Be the voice for those who can not speak for themselves.

It might be 2007 - - but His grace is still amazing.