Richmond Days - Richmond IL

Today and tomorrow it's the celebration of Richmond IL here @ Richmond days. There are some games, lots of food, an extremely short parade (but it's still fun) and a blues music/bike fest down at the creek by Doyle's Pub and Eatery.

Richmond, like any small town has its share of problems. We're feeling the tightness of the economy, too many houses up for sale causing the value of other homes to drop. Many residents unemployed or under employed. But... But...

It's still a fun place to be, great to visit and folks are as friendly as anywhere else. The old buildings of our tiny downtown lend to an atmosphere that lets the late 1800's linger with little effort. Plenty of antiques, boutiques and other unique shops, great food, smiles and laughter are around every corner. It's a cool place to be.

Richmond IL is a nice quiet little town where you know your neighbors, your kids run and play and you can take a walk to town on a cool breezy day. I've lived here for 6 yrs and kind of dig it. :-)

Pawprints of Richmond Invites You All!

Open House...& "Raw Knowledge"
Monday August 31st 4 - 8 pm

Free Food!Goodie Bags!Prizes!

Feature Event ~ Raw Knowledge Seminar

Susan Serowicki of RFG Distributing and formerly of Nature's Variety shares her wealth of knowledge on the health benefits of a Raw Food diet for your dogs & cats. Susan will explain what to look for when buying your pet food and the differences between commercial raw food diets. Don't miss this opportunity! Take advantage of Susan's knowledge, some great deals on raw food and, at the same time, improve the health of your pets!

SORRY, BUT DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, OUR "BOUNCER," DUNCAN, AND OUR OTHER FURRY EMPLOYEES, PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR PETS...

Richmond Days Are Comin'

On August 29th & 30th the place to be is Richmond IL for Richmond Days!

Have fun wondering the streets and shops of historic downtown. Catch the Parade on Saturday morning and enjoy music, food, games and much more all weekend long!

You also won't want to miss this...

The 5th Annual Creekside Blues & Bike Fest!
August 28th, 29th & 30th
Hosted by Doyle's Irish Pub & Eatery - Yum!

When Good Lighting Goes Bad

Excerpt from…
"When Good Lighting Goes Bad" © 2009 by Peter Gault

Motion sensors are great lighting tools when used in the right place. Outside your home, garages, business entry areas, are all great spots for motion sensor lighting. In the restroom, not so much.

It’s a delicate subject, I know. So without painting too much of a picture, consider this before installing motion sensors in your restroom…

I don’t know about others but I don’t do a lot of moving around, jumping up and down or arm waving while I’m doing God’s work. The topic has never come up. Aren’t you glad I’m taking care of that now?

The restroom fluorescent lighting was doing its job, eliminating every shadow. I was whistling a quite tune to pass the time. It was a calm moment. Suddenly I was in darkness – black as pitch!

Since I’d been so still and calm, the motion sensor for the restroom light decided I’d left the room. Frantically I began waving my arms, stamping my feet. No good. Maybe if I clap, snap, make some sort of noise. I know it was a motion sensor. Hey, I was in a vulnerable position and was trying everything I could think of.

Turns out that particular sensor required some amount of light so it could register shadow movement. There was no laser. No infrared beam. Luckily I discovered (after awkwardly feeling around the wall), a push button at the bottom of the switch. Never have I been so thankful for piercing light of fluorescent tubes.

Installing motion sensors on your light is all well and good – in the right places. Be mindful of invited guests and their need to see in a well-lit restroom.

Kierkegaard...

"Subjectivity is Truth and Truth is Subjectivity" ... Per Kierkegaard's existential point of view, the way people relate themselves to objective truths, today I was an Avon Man.

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