The WiseSize Enterprise

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays - Best Light Show Ever!

2011-12-19T18:04:00.000-08:00

As the story goes, the guy that owns this house lives north of Cincinnati , Ohio ..

Police were constantly being called for traffic jams and accidents in the neighborhood so

they asked him to shut it down during certain hours.

Instead he started charging by car load to pay off-duty police to be there..

The guy is supposedly a real computer GEEK.

Merry Christmas to you and yours from WiseSize (Ken & Marilyn)!

Change For A Dollar - Very Inspiring Video!

2011-12-11T16:07:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays from WiseSize (Ken & Marilyn)! In the spirit of giving, we thought this little video captures it all. Sometimes it's the little things that make a world of difference to someone (actually, it's usually not sometimes but most of the time).

Life In A Day - 1 day in the life of us all!

2011-12-06T19:50:00.000-08:00

On July 24, 2010, thousands of people around the world uploaded uploaded their day to You Tube to take part in an historic even called Life In A Day! While over an hour and a half - well worth your time as this film truly shows how connected we all really are!

Oscar-winning director, Kevin McDonald took over 4500 hours of footage from around the world and wowed the audiences at the Sundance festival this year as it wow us!
(please note their are a few scenes that are graphic, language may be a bit adult in places, but these are real people, real life on a real day all over our world!)

WiseSize has Thousands of New Fashions in stock!

2011-10-24T18:37:00.000-07:00

Just in time for the fall and holiday season, we have added thousands of Funtastic Fantabulous Fashion arrivals to our store! Here is a small preview:

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

Thanks for making WiseSize "the little web store that can" take on the big guys!
Ken & Marilyn - WiseSize.com

A man's best friend - well, maybe!

2011-09-20T20:01:00.000-07:00

As long as you have food!

WebCam 101 For Seniors - Very Funny!

2011-09-15T17:56:00.000-07:00

This video has made viral status for on reason - it is FUNNY! An elderly couple (who are so cute by the way) are looking at the computer trying to send a picture but are really on web cam and don't know it!

Our Friend Kelsey's TV Show Pilot

2011-07-08T17:52:00.000-07:00

Kelsey, a good friend of ours, has created a cool TV show for Portland Oregon area landmarks, places of interest and just anything cool about the Portland area. She is the star of this series and in Marilyn and my opinion kicks some major butt! The show is called MERGE (merging all that is cool in Portland into one series). Please check out their Youtube channel and give your support. Among the local networks, they are also talking with The Travel Channel for distribution - Best of luck Kelsey & friends - we watched all the episodes so far and were amazed at the awesomeness of this show!

Check out YouTube channel: Merge

How To Deal With Toxic People

2011-07-07T17:16:00.000-07:00

I think Natural Sunshine does a good job explaining how to deal with a few toxic people types we all run into - No one in your life who loves you or says they are your friend will EVER try to kill your dreams, put them down or make you feel bad for being who you are and want to be!

A Passing of A Loved One and Friend

2011-06-10T17:39:00.000-07:00

Normally we do not write about things of a personal nature for a couple reasons:
1. There are so many wonderful things, ideas and experiences more noteworthy, in our opinion.
2. We really want this blog to be about positive ideas.

The reason this writing is a deviation from that is more about how it happened more than what happened.
Last night, we lost our friend, family member and loved one, Darby (or Stoopid as he was sometimes called in fun).

Marilyn and I of course thought Darby (or Stoopid depending on our mood and what he had done) was a great dog, friend and family member, as did his best friend Bob (the cat) and we all knew he was getting old (14 years which is rare for a Jack Russell purebred).

Here is Bob & Darby:

What made this special was how Darby (or Stoopid) decided to say goodbye!

For the most part, the day was like any other, we worked, until such a time where we decided it was time to stop and relax for an hour or so before bed.

The animals were acting as they always did (watching us work, under our feet, meowing demands and trying to sneak upstairs without us know ((they don't know that sound travels)):

Then, Darby jumps up on the couch and spends a lot of time traveling from Marilyn's lap to mine, stopping for a few minutes at each one to be petted and talked to. It was then we felt something was not right....he seemed slow and his eyes were not as bright. We both knew right away something was wrong, then it hit us and wow did that hurt....he was dying. We spent the next two hours holding him, petting him and telling him what a good dog he was (which we always did but this time, wow, did those words and gestures really mean ring of so much truth).

When Darby knew it was time, he walked to the back porch and laid down where there was a small cool breeze and Bob, his buddy. He laid down on his special blanket and went: where all good dogs go to Heaven.

What makes this special isn't that we lost a dog, or a pet or....what makes this special is our friend waited until we returned from a vacation, waited until all of his family members were there, gave us each the opportunity to say goodbye and then walked out to the back porch to go silently sleep, knowing he was loved and mostly, had given love.

Thank you Darby - We Love You - Ken, Marilyn & Bob

Will Smith - words and life of wisdom!

2011-06-04T18:42:00.000-07:00

I know I have posted this before ( a long time ago), but I just re-watched Will's amazing view on life and I had to share again. This man is amazing! I hope you enjoy this video as much as Mar & I do!

Will Smith

A Very Inspiring Video - You Can Do Anything!

2011-06-04T17:45:00.000-07:00

Of course we can!

The Best Craig's List Ad Ever!!!

2011-05-29T14:41:00.000-07:00

AN ACTUAL CRAIG'S LIST PERSONALS AD

To the Guy Who Tried to Mug Me in Downtown Savannah night before last.

Date: 2010-09-27, 1:43 a.m. E.S.T.

I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacket that you demanded that I hand over, shortly after you pulled the knife on me and my girlfriend, threatening our lives. You also asked for my girlfriend's purse and earrings. I can only hope that you somehow come across this rather important message.

First, I'd like to apologize for your embarrassment; I didn't expect you to actually crap in your pants when I drew my pistol after you took my jacket.. The evening was not that cold, and I was wearing the jacket for a reason.. my girlfriend was happy that I just returned safely from my 2nd tour as a Combat Marine in Afghanistan.. She had just bought me that Kimber Custom Model 1911 .45 ACP pistol for my birthday, and we had picked up a shoulder holster for it that very evening. Obviously you agree that it is a very intimidating weapon when pointed at your head ... isn't it?!

I know it probably wasn't fun walking back to wherever you'd come from with that brown sludge in your pants. I'm sure it was even worse walking bare-footed since I made you leave your shoes, cell phone, and wallet with me. [That prevented you from calling or running to your buddies to come help mug us again].

After I called your mother or "Momma" as you had her listed in your cell, I explained the entire episode of what you'd done. Then I went and filled up my gas tank as well as those of four other people in the gas station, -- on your credit card. The guy with the big motor home took 153 gallons and was extremely grateful!

I gave your shoes to a homeless guy outside Vinnie Van Go Go's, along with all the cash in your wallet. [That made his day!]

I then threw your wallet into the big pink "pimp mobile" that was parked at the curb .... after I broke the windshield and side window and keyed the entire driver's side of the car.

Later, I called a bunch of phone sex numbers from your cell phone. Ma Bell just now shut down the line, although I only used the phone for a little over a day now, so what 's going on with that? Earlier, I managed to get in two threatening phone calls to the DA's office and one to the FBI, while mentioning President Obama as my possible target.

The FBI guy seemed really intense and we had a nice long chat (I guess while he traced your number etc.).

;In a way, perhaps I should apologize for not killing you ... but I feel this type of retribution is a far more appropriate punishment for your threatened crime. I wish you well as you try to sort through some of these rather immediate pressing issues, and can only hope that you have the opportunity to reflect upon, and perhaps reconsider, the career path you've chosen to pursue in life.. Remember, next time you might not be so lucky. Have a good day!

Thoughtfully yours, Semper Fi,

Alex

Some of the Funniest Commercials of all time!

2011-05-28T16:38:00.000-07:00

Leave it to the ad agencies to come up with some of the funniest ideas on earth. Here are just a few of the ads you have seen over the years that made you laugh, smirk, snarl, grimace, chortle and otherwise at least, walk away entertained!

Talk about a Foul Ball!

This little gem might hit home with some of you:

And finally (well for now anyway)....a small collection of funny commercials you may not have seen - Enjoy!

A Tribute to George Harrison of The Beatles

2011-05-18T18:18:00.000-07:00

This is a great tribute to George.....being the Beatles fans we are, we could not resist sharing!

A 1930s Video of what the Fashionable Woman will wear in the year 2000

2011-04-20T16:56:00.000-07:00

A video in which fashion designers circa the 1930s were asked to design clothing as they predicted it would look in the year 2000. More fun than accurate (”transparent nets to catch males”, “an electric belt will adapt the belt to climatic changes”, “a dress of aluminum”), although their vision of the tie-less, goateed 21st century male — with his portable phone/radio and pockets for “keys, coins, and candy for cuties” — is fairly prescient.

The Amazing Virtual Choir of Eric Whitacre

2011-04-06T18:34:00.000-07:00

Eric assembled over 2000 voices (some used multiple times) from over 12 countries via the internet on a choral piece of music he wrote, mixed the audio and video and produced this amazing video and even more inspiring audio. All singers submitted their voice on-line (some said they did hundreds of takes before sending their submissions to Eric). Could this be the future of music?

Happy Birthday George Harrison - We Miss You

2011-02-25T20:36:00.000-08:00

The WiseSize Top 5 Web Videos for 2010

2011-02-25T19:11:00.000-08:00

Since the Academy Awards are here, we thought we would review and share what we thought the top web videos for 2010 would get the best vote in our book. Lots of choices this year! I'll share a link to the top 50 at the end of this, but for now here are what Marilyn and I thought were a couple of the best:

# 1. The new sport - walking on water:

# 2. The Weather Man (maybe if Nicholas Cage had done this he would have won an award)

#3 The football trick play - this play should be in our our playbooks!

#4 Loving cat tries to save it's friends life - awwwww....this one will make you cry. The power of love!

#5 40 ton whale lands on yacht - nuff said!

A couple of honorable mentions:

The old spice man - Marilyn loves this one (hmmmm I wonder why)guess I should get some OS:^)

Embrace Life - Please wear your seat belt

Well, that's a wrap for the WiseSize picks of the web's best videos fro 2010. Let's see what crazy, awesome, creative, heart-breaking videos 2011 has in store for us! Below is a link to 50 of the best of 2010, if a video should be included in our top list, please send a link and a comment and we will add it to this 2010 video hall of fame.

Here is a list of some of the best 50 videos of 2010:
http://dailypicksandflicks.com/2010/12/27/top-50-videos-of-2010-best-of-the-best/

All the Best in 2011 - Ken & Marilyn - WiseSize

If You Are In Any Way Shy - Check This Video Out from Bob Parsons

2011-02-23T17:12:00.000-08:00

Owner and founder of Go Daddy does an amazing job of video blogging with a sense of humor and a great ability to make a point (well and the cute girls don't hurt either!). Check this episode out even if yoou think you are not shy, but especially if you are even just a little bit shy - I hope you enjoy and we welcome your comments!

How To Measure Pant Size For Men

2011-02-05T18:43:00.000-08:00

How to Measure pant size for men:

To determine your correct pant size, you’ll need to know two measurements: your waist and inseam. Here’s how to find them (using a flexible cloth tape measure):

Know Your Waist & Inseam Measurements

Lay your best-fitting pair of pants out flat on a table or bed.
Make sure the pants are buttoned or zipped up completely.
For Inseam: Measure from the top of the inner pant leg seam (the crotch) to the opening at the bottom of the pant leg.
For Waist: Measure the waistband of the pants from the inside. (If you measure the waistband from the outside, its thickness could distort your true size.) If you find this difficult, you can simply measure around your exposed waist where your pant waistband rests.

Note: Always make sure the measuring tape lies flat or snugly against your body or the pants when taking these measurements.

Pant Leg Cuts:

Different pant leg shapes are referred to as "cuts," a term that is governed by the pattern design. The cut generally describes the actual shape of the pants and should be selected to flatter your unique body shape. Pant details like color, pocket placement and other embellishments are important, but they can't disguise a bad cut.

Below is a list of common leg cuts for pants and jeans, together with their descriptions.

Straight Leg: Pants with a straight, narrow leg that does not flare at the ankle.
Flared Leg: Pants that are narrow at the knee with an extra-wide flare from calf to ankle.
Boot Cut: Pants that are cut to skim over the thigh and flare slightly at the lower leg.
Tapered Leg: Pants that narrow toward the ankle.
Capri: Pants that end anywhere between the knee and mid-calf.
Cropped: Pants that end at any length from the mid-calf to the ankle.
Relaxed Fit: Pants that are relaxed and full from hip to ankle.

How To Measure A Man's Shirt - A WiseSize Tip For Men and Women Who Shop For Them

2011-02-03T17:58:00.000-08:00

How To Measure A Shirt

Place the tape measure at the base of your neck (where the collar meets the shirt) measure the distance to the point where your buttocks ends and your legs begin. This is the typical length of a dress shirt. Round up your measurement to the nearest full inch.

Stand upright, place the tape measure around your chest where your chest extends the furthest. The tape measure should be flush with your chest, not too loose and not too tight. Add 2 inches to the measurement. Round up your measurement to the nearest full inch.

Place the tape measure around your waist at the part where your waist extends the furthest. Add 2 inches to the measurement this is the waist measurement you will use. Round up your measurement to the nearest full inch.

Place the tape measure around your hips at the part where your hips extend the farthest. Add 2 inches to the measurement. Round up your measurement to the nearest full inch.

Your shoulder measurement is the distance between the outer edges of each shoulder (shoulder seam). Take the measurement and round up your measurement to the nearest half inch.

With your arm remaining straight at your side, and your hand slightly curled, measure the area from the outer edge of your shoulder seam to the first knuckle of your thumb and subtract 1 to 1 1/2" depending on how long you like your Sleeves. Record to the nearest half inch.
NOTE: We use a "tailor's measurement" to get your Sleeve Length, this is your actual length. When you buy an "Off The Rack" shirt in the store your Sleeve Length will be longer because they use a "retail measurement" that includes both your Sleeve Length and half of your Shoulder Length. Do not be alarmed if the Sleeve Length that you give us is 10-12" shorter than your normal (retail) Sleeve Length; it is correct.

Place the tape measure around your neck where the top of the collar goes. The tape measure should be flush with your neck, not too loose and not too tight. If you like the neck on your shirts to fit loose add 1 inch; If you like the neck on your shirts to fit snug, add 1/2 inch. Round up your measurement to the nearest quarter inch.

Life Is Like A Cup Of Coffee!

2011-01-26T17:30:00.000-08:00

Love Always Remembers!

2011-01-08T17:24:00.000-08:00

101 Great Short Stories from Makes Me Think - Everyone Worth Reading!

2011-01-07T18:25:00.000-08:00

Readers of this blog know I rarely use a lot of "wordy" posts, but this one will be and exceptional exception.
Marc & Angel did a great job of collecting these great stories from the web site Makes Me Think
Credit to: http://www.marcandangel.com/ for writing this inspiring piece:

Since its inception eighteen months ago, the site Makes Me Think (MMT) has truly evolved into a remarkable online community. Every day, users share their thought-provoking life stories and vote on stories that other users have shared. Some are happy, some are sad, and others twist your emotions, pulling them in several directions at once.
As stated on the MMT About page, sometimes the most random everyday encounters force us to stop and rethink the truths and perceptions we have ingrained in our minds. These encounters are educationally priceless. They spawn moments of deep thought and self-reflection that challenge the status quo and help us evolve as sensible individuals.
I believe the 101 stories listed below perfectly fulfill that description. Of the thousands of stories that have been submitted to MMT in the last eighteen months, these are my personal favorites.
What do you think?

Today, after a 72 hour shift at the fire station, a woman ran up to me at the grocery store and gave me a hug. When I tensed up, she realized I didn’t recognize her. She let go with tears of joy in her eyes and the most sincere smile and said, “On 9-11-2001, you carried me out of the World Trade Center.” MMT
Today, at the age of 70, my grandfather graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree in business studies. He’s been a successful business owner most of his life, but he told me he earned his degree to fulfill a promise he made to his mother before she lost her battle with cancer 50 years ago. MMT
Today, my mom is a healthy 54 year old who successfully owns and operates a popular bakery downtown – a goal she had all her life. 15 years ago she was diagnosed with cancer. In the face of death, she quit her store clerk job, opened the bakery, started chemo therapy, and succeeded on all fronts. MMT
Today, after I watched my dog get run over by a car, I sat on the side of the road holding him and crying. And just before he died, he licked the tears off my face. MMT
Today, as a young ‘up and coming’ lawyer, everyone in the firm was congratulating me for winning my first big case this morning. And all day long all I could think about is how I used a technicality in the law to help a murderer walk away a free man. MMT
Today, on our 50th wedding anniversary, she smiled at me and said, “I only wish I had met you sooner.” MMT
Today, after 2 years of separation, my ex-wife and I resolved our differences and met for dinner. We laughed and chatted for almost 4 hours. Then just before she left, she handed me a large envelope. In it were 20 love letters she wrote me over the last 2 years. There was a post-it note on the envelope that said, “Letters I was too stubborn to send.” MMT
Today, when I slipped on the wet tile floor a boy in a wheelchair caught me before I slammed my head on the ground. He said, “Believe it or not, that’s almost exactly how I injured my back 3 years ago.” MMT
Today, someone else’s tragedy provided the miracle my family had prayed for. Thanks to this stranger, my dad will have a heart. It’s so odd to think that an accidental death just saved his life. MMT
Today marks the ten year anniversary of the day when I slapped him and screamed at him remorselessly for not letting me in the bathroom after we ate breakfast. That moment also marks the positive turning point in my battle with Bulimia. I think he saved my life that day. MMT
Today at 7AM I woke up feeling ill, but decided I needed the money, so I went in to work. At 3PM I got laid off. On my drive home I got a flat tire. When I went into the trunk for the spare, it was flat too. A man in a BMW pulled over, gave me a ride, we chatted, and then he offered me a job. I start tomorrow. MMT
Today, I was working in a coffee shop when 2 gay men walked in holding hands. As you might expect, heads started turning. Then a young girl at the table next to me asked her mom why 2 men were holding hands. Her mom replied, “Because they love each other.” MMT
Today, after the funeral, I went back to my parent’s empty house – the house I grew up in. As I gazed around in awe of all the great memories we made in it, I noticed an old photo of my parent’s in their 20’s sitting on the coffee table. In my father’s handwriting, across the back was written, “In this moment, we were infinite.” MMT
Today, as I walked away from the airport gate alone with my head held high and eyes beet red from crying, I knew at that moment what it meant to be a military wife. MMT
Today, a lady walked up to me in the gym and asked me to give her some workout pointers. She said, “You look incredible! Watching you gradually tone-up and progress in here has become my primary inspiration to get in shape.” It made me smile because I’ve struggled with my weight since I was 15. MMT
Today, my grandpa died. As I was crying and telling my grandma how sorry I was, she said, “Let’s stop being so sad and instead celebrate the 80 wonderful years he was alive… 60 of which he spent with me.” MMT
Today, as my father, three brothers, and two sisters stood around my mother’s hospital bed, my mother uttered her last coherent words before she died. She simply said, “I feel so loved right now. We should have gotten together like this more often.” MMT
Today, my richest friend growing up filed for bankruptcy and one of my poorest friends growing up purchased his second vacation home. MMT
Today, I pulled into a small gas station in the middle of the desert in New Mexico and realized I had left my wallet at my girlfriends house 5 hours away. I had no money and barely enough gas to make it another mile down the road. The only other person that stopped for gas was a burly looking trucker. I was a bit reluctant, but I asked him for some spare change for gas. Instead he filled my tank and said, “Someone did this for me a few years ago.” MMT
Today, I was all dressed up and waiting on my blind date to arrive. He never showed up. It made me feel ugly. I thought he may have seen me from a distance and bailed. Then as I left the restaurant alone, I heard a little girl ask her mom if I was a princess. It made me smile and it MMT.
Today, while I was driving my grandfather to his doctor’s appointment, I complained about hitting 2 red lights in a row. My grandfather chuckled and said, “You always complain about the red lights, but you never celebrate the green ones.” MMT
Today in downtown San Diego, I watched a blue collar Mexican man get harassed for being Mexican. It was a blatant act of discrimination. And the man actually began crying. As he left the office building, he took off his jacket. His t-shirt underneath read, “I love the USA!” MMT
Today, at a jazz club in San Francisco I saw a man and woman enjoying a drink together. The woman was a dwarf and the man must have been 6 feet tall. Later in the evening they went out onto the dance floor. The man got down on his knees so they could slow dance together. They danced the rest of the night. MMT
Today, I was the maid of honor in her wedding. Four years ago she was declared cancer free. Eight years ago, during our senior year of college, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and told she had eighteen months to live. MMT
Today, I received a gigantic gift bag from one of my friends. She said she appreciated me being there for her, and that I am one of her best friends. She is mentally and physically handicapped, and I merely see her for half an hour once per week. MMT
Today, my close friend died unexpectedly in a car accident. A cab driver saw me crying outside the hospital all alone at 3AM. He stopped, helped me into the cab, drove me to my house 30 miles away and refused to let me pay him. MMT
Today, I kissed my dad on the forehead as he passed away in a small hospital bed. About 5 seconds after he passed, I realized it was the first time I had given him a kiss since I was a little boy. MMT
Today I met a 90 year old woman at Kinko’s who was getting her passport photo taken so she could go on a Safari in Africa next month for her 91st birthday. MMT
Today, in the cutest voice, my 8-year-old daughter asked me to start recycling. I chuckled and asked, “Why?” She replied, “So you can help me save the planet.” I chuckled again and asked, “And why do you want to save the planet?” “Because that’s where I keep all my stuff,” she said. MMT
Today, I am thankful that my family has acquired enough wealth so that my parents can afford to live in their own house and send me and my siblings to college. But I miss the days when we were younger and were all crammed into a 2 bedroom apartment and forced to play board games and eat supper together. MMT
Today, my father’s mistress saved my mother’s life when she ran into our fire-engulfed house and pulled my mother out to safety two minutes before the roof collapsed. MMT
Today, at a funeral reception, everyone had something kind to say about the deceased. As they spoke through their tears, many of them admitted that they wish they had told John how wonderful he was before he died. MMT
Today, after watching a violent horror movie, my little brother abruptly asked my grandfather how he wants to die. “Like the sunset,” my grandfather replied. MMT
Today, when I witnessed a 27-year-old breast cancer patient laughing hysterically at her 2-year-old daughter’s antics, I suddenly realized that I need to stop complaining about my life and start celebrating it again. MMT
Today, as they teased me and laughed hysterically, I just wished they could see the world through my eyes. MMT
Today, as I read my brother’s suicide note, chills ran down my spine because I was horrified by the fact that I could relate to everything he wrote. MMT
Today, my son and I were in a car accident. I came out of it with just a cut over my eye, but my son fell into a coma. The doctor said if he doesn’t wake up soon his chances of a full recovery greatly decreases. An hour ago he opened his eyes and said a word I thought I’d never hear again, “Mommy.” MMT
Today, I interviewed a woman who is terminally ill. “So,” I tried to delicately ask, “What is it like to wake up every morning and know that you are dying?” “Well,” she responded, “What is it like to wake up every morning and pretend that you are not?” MMT
Today, I was traveling in Kenya and I met a refugee from Zimbabwe. He said he hadn’t eaten anything in over 3 days and looked extremely skinny and unhealthy. Then my friend offered him the rest of the sandwich he was eating. The first thing the man said was, “We can share it.” MMT
Today, I told my mom that I feel like I’m failing with my alcoholism counseling and that I want to quit. Then she said my 8 year old brother told her, “I really like the new Elliot so much better.” MMT
Today, I met an amazing guy at a local diner during the breakfast rush. He was sincere and handsome. We agreed to meet back at the diner for lunch, but he never showed up. I found out this evening from a mutual friend that he was in a fatal car accident on his lunch break two blocks away from the diner. MMT
Today, for two hours I stood next to a 50 something year old, burly biker looking guy at a Lady Gaga concert while he sincerely sang his heart out. MMT
Today, a boy in a wheelchair saw me desperately struggling on crutches with my broken leg and offered to carry my backpack and books for me. He helped me all the way across campus to my class and as he was leaving he said, “I hope you feel better soon.” MMT
Today, I lost my mom to cancer. My whole life I wanted to build an empire of wealth. And now that I’m relatively wealthy, all I want is my mom back. MMT
Today, after telling my grandmother that I didn’t want to risk making such a huge mistake, she looked at me and said, “Looking back on it all, there are so many mistakes I wish I had had the courage to make when I was your age.” MMT
Today, while everyone else was complaining about the overbooked flight, I smiled and joked with the gate agent about my willingness to sit in the belly of the plane with the luggage. 15 minutes later, the gate agent found me sitting in the gate area and hand delivered a first class ticket to me. She winked and said, “Thanks for being so patient. As you know, the coach cabin is full.” MMT
Today, the evening news report forgot to mention that I was driving home from work five miles an hour below the posted speed limit and that he was an intoxicated drug addict with suicidal tendencies who deliberately jumped out in front of my vehicle. MMT
Today at 3PM my wife checked herself into an alcoholic rehab clinic all by herself after our son showed her bruise marks and belt lash welts on his backside that she couldn’t even recall giving him. I don’t even know how I feel right now, angry at her or proud. My head is spinning, and it all MMT.
Today, I swore to her that if she followed through with it, I’d do the same. And she slowly pointed the gun away from her forehead and toward the floor. Then she handed it to me and cried in my arms for almost three hours. MMT
Today, a 12 year old boy died in a house fire near my neighborhood. After he pulled his mom to safety, he ran back into the burning house for his 5-month-old baby sister. MMT
Today, my electric wheelchair broke down as I was rushing across campus to take a midterm exam. Two female joggers noticed I was stuck and asked if I needed assistance. When I explained my dilemma, they both pushed me simultaneously all the way to my class and got me there just in time. MMT
Today, I was in line at the store behind a man holding a dozen roses. When he got up to the cashier’s counter, he realized that the cashier looked sad. The man smiled and said, “I’m buying 11 of these roses for my wife.” And then he handed the cashier the 12th rose. She smiled from ear to ear. MMT
Today, I asked my 6 year old son what he wants to be when he grows up. He said, “Mommy, all I want to be is happy.” MMT
Today, as I watched my 75 year old grandmother and grandfather being silly with each other and laughing in the kitchen, I felt like I got a short glimpse of what true love feels like. I hope I find it someday. MMT
Today, we were supposed to meet in the park. But instead I met her in the hospital’s intensive care unit. And as I sat beside her bed and staring at her unconscious body hooked up to all the breathing equipment, I reached into my pocket, pulled out the diamond engagement ring, and cried. I’m still here waiting and hoping. MMT
Today, when I told my 8 year old son that all of our dreams are within reach as long as we follow our heart and take action, he asked me if it was always my dream to be a waitress. MMT
Today, after spending the last year working 60 hours a week in an attempt to give my family a more comfortable life, I forgot about my son’s 14th birthday. My son told me what the family really needs is more of me at home. MMT
Today, I was diagnosed with a malignant tumor and given 3 to 6 months to live 10 minutes before the hospital realized they mixed up my biopsy results with the patient in the next room. MMT
Today, as my son cried in my arms, he said, “What nobody realizes is that it’s torture. Every day of my life I wish I wasn’t gay.” MMT
Today, my blind friend explained to me in vivid detail how beautiful his new girlfriend is. MMT
Today, my mother passed away after a long battle with cancer. My best friend lives 2000 miles away and called to comfort me. While on the phone, he asked, “What would you do if I showed up at your house and gave you the biggest hug in the world?” “I would surely smile,” I replied. And then he rang my doorbell. MMT
Today, the main girl who bullied me in high school came into my office apologizing and pleading for a job. I’m still thinking about it. MMT
Today, I was stopped at a traffic light when a mid-aged homeless woman asked me for change. I usually I don’t give out dollars to the homeless because I assume they are going to buy booze. But I saw her 45 minutes later at 7/11 buying bread and peanut butter. She was so happy to see me. MMT
Today, my sister told me a student of hers turned eight years old on Friday. When I realized he was born on September 11, 2001, I said, “How horrible for his family.” My sister explained that his grandfather worked at the Pentagon and skipped work that day upon learning his daughter was in labor. MMT
Today, I was driving to a job interview when I saw a businesswoman standing next to her BMW on the side of the road. She had a flat tire. I pulled over and helped her put on the spare. When I arrived to the interview, the woman who I helped ended up being the CEO of the company. I got the job. MMT
Today at the Atlanta airport, as I walked off a plane dressed in my Army uniform, a little girl grabbed my hand and asked me if I would be going back overseas soon. I told her I would be in 6 weeks. She smiled and said, “Can you please tell my daddy that I love him. My mommy told me he’s never coming home from over there.” MMT
Today, I waited on an elderly woman at the local restaurant where I work. She left me a $90 tip on a $10 tab with a handwritten note that said, “I’m 86 and I can’t take this money with me. So please spoil yourself with it.” MMT
Today, I met an elderly man at a bar in Miami. When I asked him if he was vacationing, he handed me a photo from his wallet and said, “Today would be our 50th anniversary. And although she’s been gone 10 years now, this bar still reminds me of her smile - when we shared our first laugh here so many moons ago.” MMT
Today, another cancer patient of mine cried and begged me to let her die. MMT
Today, my father told me, “Just go for it and give it a try! You don’t have to be a professional to build a successful product. Amateurs started Google and Apple. Professionals built the Titanic.” MMT
Today, as soon as my 5-year-old baby brother came into my room, I yelled at him to get out without even looking up at him. When he didn’t listen and I turned around to yell again, I noticed he had a bowl of cherries (my favorite) in his hands. He said, “Sorry, I just wanted to share these with you.” MMT
Today, when I got home from dropping you off at the airport, I sat at our kitchen table and stared down at my wedding ring and then up at the photo of my dad hanging on our refrigerator, and then I cried. I just hope the war doesn’t take you away from me too. MMT
Today, after spending the last 3 years viciously bickering with the college kid who lives next door, I found myself crying in his arms and thanking him repeatedly for saving my son’s life. MMT
Today at the diner where I work, an elderly couple came in for the 4th time this week and requested my table. I asked them what kept them coming back. They told me that I reminded them of their granddaughter who passed away 6 years ago. Then they told me her name. She was my best friend at the time. MMT
Today, my dad told me and my little sister that we might lose our house. I was sad, angry, worried and stressed. My 14 yr old sister asked me what’s wrong. When I told her, she said, “It’s just a house. I don’t care where we live, as long as we’re together.” MMT
Today, I read countless articles about the slain soldiers at Fort Hood. And it occurred to me that if these soldiers had been deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq and died there, their deaths wouldn’t have made the front page of the newspaper. MMT
Today, I was walking past a group of homeless men who live near my complex. A cab pulled up next to the men and the driver opened up the rear door and pulled out two huge grocery bags full of food. He set them down next to the group of men, got in his cab and drove off without saying a word. MMT
Today, for the four hours he was breathing, his father and I loved him for a lifetime. MMT
Today, as I watched my oldest daughter graduate at the top of her class from Harvard Medical School, my wife reminded me that we had her when we were only seventeen. MMT
Today, I stopped to chat with the office janitor like I do every Monday morning on my way into work. And at the end of our conversation he grinned and said, “You know, you’re the only one who ever stops to talk to me around here, and you’re the President and CEO.” MMT
Today, exactly twenty years ago to the hour, I risked my life to save a woman who was drowning in the rapids of the Colorado River. And that’s how I met my wife - the love of my life. MMT
Today, I’m in Iraq on my third tour of duty fighting for a cause I no longer believe in. And I want to go home. But ever since I caught my wife having an affair 6 months ago, I’m not sure I know where home is anymore. MMT
Today, as I stared down blankly at the $750,000 life insurance check, I couldn’t help but wish it had been me instead. MMT
Today, my wife checked herself into an alcohol rehab clinic after she glanced up at me while she was eating her breakfast and asked how I got a black eye and fingernail scratches all over my face. MMT
Today I found out that my high school friend I’d been meaning to get in touch with for the last year died last week. MMT
Today, I asked my mentor – a very successful business man in his 70’s – what his top 3 tips are for success. He smiled and said, “Read something no one else is reading, think something no one else is thinking, and do something no one else is doing.” MMT
Today, after spending the last ten years serving liquor to alcoholics all day every day I looked in the mirror and felt disgusted. I’ve concluded that I am, in fact, a failure, even though all my friends call me a successful business owner. MMT
Today, as my grandfather (a military doctor, war hero, and successful business owner) rested in his hospice bed, I asked him what his greatest life accomplishment was. He turned around, grabbed my grandmother’s hand, looked her in the eyes, and said, “Growing old with you.” MMT
Today, it’s just the six of us. One was raped when she was fourteen. Three come from abusive households. Two were orphans. Like me, one spent almost two straight years in a psychiatric facility as a kid. But I wouldn’t trade a single one of them for all the perfect friends in the universe. MMT
Today, I was walking home from work in the pouring rain without an umbrella. I was walking just behind an elderly man who had an umbrella. As we both passed under the overhang to an apartment building, he stopped, turned around and handed me the umbrella. He said, “This is my stop and you look like you need an umbrella. Pass it along someday when the opportunity arises.” MMT
Today, my friend told me she didn’t mind being legally blind, with only 12% of her vision. She said, “After it rains there’s usually a dew left on the grass. And because of the way my eyes refract the light, I see rainbows in the grass.” MMT
Today, at a neighborhood BBQ my neighbor’s son - a 25 year old Marine – dropped to the floor and started crying when one of the other guests lit off a round of firecrackers. MMT
Today, the teenager I scream at almost every day for driving too fast in the neighborhood because it worries me that he’s going to run over my kids, ran across the street from his driveway to ours and grabbed my son off of his tricycle in the middle of the street just before a swerving drunk driver ran over my son’s tricycle and kept going. MMT
Today, I was in an accident that left me with a gash on my forehead. The doctors wrapped a bandage around my head and said I have to keep it on all week. I hate wearing it. Two minutes ago my little brother walked into my room wearing a bandage on his head. My mom said he insisted that he didn’t want me to feel alone. MMT
Today, when I tapped the side of my wheelchair and told my husband, “You’re the only reason I want to be free from this contraption,” he kissed me on my forehead and said, “Honey, I don’t even see that thing.” MMT
Today, I was jogging in Central Park when this lady started screaming for help. Her husband was having a heart attack. I ran over and checked his pulse. He didn’t have one. I gave him CPR and got his heart beating before the paramedics arrived. I’ve done some bad things in my life, but today I saved a life. MMT
Today, I met a powerful businessman who is worth 100 million dollars. In conversation he told me he regretted never making it to his son’s hockey games or his daughter’s dance recitals. It made me smile because my dad is probably only worth as much as this man’s last paycheck, but he made it to everything. MMT
Today, at the food court in the mall, a beautiful girl about my age came up to me and hugged me with tears in her eyes. Once she calmed down, I realized that I had pulled her out of a bathtub a month earlier, her wrists covered in slashes. I am an EMT, and her gesture of appreciation MMT.
Today, my fiancé was in a head-on collision car accident. He is currently in a coma. And all I can think about is the argument we had this morning. I screamed at him for screaming at me. It was a petty argument. But if he could scream now, I wouldn’t say a word. I’d just listen to the sound of his voice. MMT
Today, I have two twin boys in my kindergarten class. I have heard from other parents that they come from a very broken home in which their mother is in and out of rehab and their father is always away on business. But their 16 year old sister never fails to get them to school on time or pack them a healthy bagged lunch with a smiley face on it. MMT
Today, I interviewed my grandmother for part of a research paper I’m working on for my Psychology class. When I asked her to define success in her own words, she said, “Success is when you look back at your life and the memories make you smile.” MMT

Don't Let Anything Stop You - Ever!!! Happy 2011 from WiseSize

2011-01-02T18:00:00.000-08:00

People Who Think They Can Change The World - Are The Ones Who Do!

2011-01-02T17:51:00.000-08:00

Real Life Cheat Codes

2011-01-02T17:18:00.000-08:00

The List of Real Life Cheat Codes!!!!

1. Stop: Stop: Play. Skip advertisements in movies and go straight to the movie.

2. Dial 0 during most automatic menu phone systems to be taken to operator to route your call. Whenever you have a voice automated phone system, typically saying "representative" gets you someone right away.

3. When getting lectured into voice mail, hit 1, pause momentarily. If you aren't put through immediately, hit *, pause. Finally, hit # if neither 1 or * worked. It is called the 1-star-pound technique, and it works for all cell carriers.

4. At the end of your shower turn the water really (or all the way) cold. This will wake you up and get the blood flowing.

5. Macy's credit cards usually have a 20% discount on purchases. I pay with the Macy's card, and then while still at the register, I immediately pay off the charge with my debit card. I just got 20% off my purchase and I never get a credit card bill. - This also works with JCP and kohl's cards.

6. How to eliminate late movie rental fees: Acquire late fees, call and tell them you lost the movies, they wipe the fees and put the cost of the movies on your account. Bring the movies back saying you found them, they wipe the cost of the movies, and now your account is back to zero. This can work in other situations such as libraries as well.

7. Buy things out of season, this can save you money. Unless its food, then buy it in season.

8. When you have forgotten someone’s name, simply say : "I'm sorry, but what was your name one more time." They may act offended, but when they give you there first name you simply reply "No, I meant your last name." (More socially acceptable to forget). Bingo. First and last names.

9. Gently work an orange in your hands to loosen the peel from the fruit. This makes it easy enough to get the whole peel in one shot.

10. Holding your car remote up under your chin and opening your mouth increases the range you can unlock the car from.(This is a good one)

11. If you get a ticket on the windshield of your car, you can potentially get away with parking illegally in the same lot for a few more days (or at least for the remainder of that day) by keeping the ticket on your windshield.

12. Most tinfoil and saran wrap boxes have little push-in tabs on the sides. If you push them in, the roll won't fall out when you try to rip out a sheet of it.

13. If you are driving an unfamiliar car and you don't know which side the gas tank is on, just look at the little pump icon next to the gas gauge on the dashboard. The pump handle on the icon will be on the side of the tank.

14. When you park, always reverse into the parking space. It is much easier to reverse into a confined space than into a place where other people drive. You are also more alert. The chance of an accident is reduced dramatically.

15. To get through tech support quickly with an ISP, choose the option for becoming a new customer. Then when you get there ask to transfer to tech support. Usually they won't put you on hold because they see the number coming from the new customer line.

16. When you're giving a presentation, bring a bottle of water up to the podium. If you find yourself in a spot where you blank, taking a drink will allow you to gather your thoughts. Nobody will be the wiser.

17. If your paper is just a bit short of the length guidelines, do a find/replace for all your punctuation in 2 font sizes larger. The extra spacing may give you the few lines you need without changing the letter font size.

18. Sprinkle some salt on your napkin coaster at the bar. Your beer won't stick to it every time.

19. Lift yourself a little off the toilet if noise is a concern and you're having a particularly gaseous bowel movement. The volume will decrease at least 50-60%.

20. Drop a square of Toilet Paper in the toilet, it will break the surface tension and prevent splash back.

21. On most elevators, press "close door" and your floor number at the same time for express service. You will skip all floors between even if people are calling the elevator.

22. If you feel uncomfortable looking into someone's eyes when they're talking to you, look at their nose instead. They cannot tell the difference.

23. Always get in the leftmost line. Unless you're in Britain, then get in the rightmost queue. People naturally line up on the same side that they're used to driving on the road.

24. Tie a knot to one of your earphone wires right at the top, to easily distinguish from left to right.

25. When receiving a call from a solicitor, simply press 9; the call will be dropped and your phone number is then put on the companies do not call list. 95% of companies support this feature.

Merry Christmas - If Jesus Were Born In Our Time- This Is What It Would Be Like

2010-12-18T18:32:00.000-08:00

Ahhhh....for the simpler times:

Thank You John Lennon!

2010-12-08T18:58:00.000-08:00

On the anniversary of John Lennon's death - I just wanted to say Thank You John for all the great music, thoughts and love you gave the world!

Measure Your Life In Love

2010-12-05T17:49:00.000-08:00

Rarely do I come across an inspirational video that captures the human spirit with grace and art as this one does. Filled with music, wisdom and awe-inspiring art and filmed in a way that truly conveys a message of hope, inspiration and wisdom of the ages, I hope you enjoy this video as much as I did and share it with your friends. Let me know what you think:

And you think your job is hard? Try this!

2010-12-03T17:54:00.001-08:00

The new generation of automotive repair is here!

2010-12-03T16:57:00.000-08:00

No more manuals, no more computer look-ups, just the right tools and a pair of glasses!

Damn it, My Mom Is On Facebook Skit from SNL

2010-11-12T17:32:00.000-08:00

Wouldn't it be great if this little App was for real? Leave it to Saturday Night Live to come up with this great one....now, we need a Damn It, My Boss Is On Facebook App. or a Damn It My Ex Girlfriend Is On Facebook or Damn It That Annoying Jerk I work With Is On Facebook App. as well!

Jim Carrey Sings The Beatles song I Am The Walrus - Very Funny!

2010-11-08T17:40:00.000-08:00

Here at WiseSize, we love The Beatles and love to share cool videos we find that celebrate one of the best musical groups of all time! The great thing about this song performed by Jim Carrey is that Sir George Martin (the genius behind The Beatles) and his son Giles were in on the joke. Listen closely at the end where Jim Carrey does the talking about defiling one of the great literary masterpieces of all time!

This is how winners are made!

2010-10-08T17:55:00.001-07:00

The Infestation

2010-10-08T16:34:00.000-07:00

After many many many....did I mention many? Years of being a musician, finally a film maker got it right!

New Fashion Arrivals at WiseSize.com and Our New YouTube Video!

2010-09-20T21:56:00.000-07:00

Marilyn and I always get asked "so....what do you sell?" So we created this YouTube video that shows just a glimpse of some of the great fashions we have in stock! All at great savings, fast shipping and 100% satisfaction guaranteed!

Watch for more fun videos from WiseSize coming soon!

A Collection of Funny Pics - Cause Sometimes You Just Gotta Laugh!

2010-08-29T10:27:00.000-07:00

Here is a short video we made just for fun and giggles. We plan on making a whole series of these videos in the future so if you have ideas, comments or want your pics included, just send them to us and we will try and include those as well!

Life - Discovery Channel - Narrated by Oprah Winfrey - Awesome!

2010-07-29T17:39:00.000-07:00

If you get the chance to rent the series "Life" (4 DVDs ) - do it! Narrated by Oprah Winfrey and filmed by the best on the planet. It contains some never before seen footage of our planet and is amazingly entertaining - you will learn something and be inspired!

21 Things a Burglar Won’t Tell You!

2010-06-28T17:39:00.000-07:00

1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.

2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.

3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste … and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.

4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.

5. If it snows while you’re out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.

6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don’t let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it’s set. That makes it too easy.

7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink. And the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom—and your jewelry. It’s not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.

8. It’s raining, you’re fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door—understandable. But understand this: I don’t take a day off because of bad weather.

9. I always knock first. If you answer, I’ll ask for directions somewhere or offer to clean your gutters. (Don’t take me up on it.)

10. Do you really think I won’t look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.

11. Here's a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.

12. You're right: I won’t have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me.

13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you’re reluctant to leave your TV on while you’re out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it at faketv.com.)

14. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.

15. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.

16. I’ll break a window to get in, even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he’ll stop what he’s doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn’t hear it again, he’ll just go back to what he was doing. It’s human nature.

17. I’m not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?

18. I love looking in your windows. I’m looking for signs that you’re home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I’d like. I’ll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.

19. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It’s easier than you think to look up your address.

20. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it’s an invitation.

21. If you don’t answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.

Please share with your friends and family and feel free to add your own safety tips and advice!

Sources: Convicted burglars in North Carolina, Oregon, California, and Kentucky; security consultant Chris McGoey, who runs crimedoctor.com; and Richard T. Wright, a criminology professor at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, who interviewed 105 burglars for his book Burglars on the Job.

Les Brown - You Gotta Be Hungry!

2010-06-27T17:11:00.000-07:00

Les Brown on being hungry and seizing the moment when it arises!

Dress to Impress - Only at Wisesize

2010-06-26T19:13:00.000-07:00

Dress to Impress at WiseSize.com

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

This is an awareness test - See how you do.

2010-06-16T17:29:00.000-07:00

Both Marilyn and I scored at the top when we answered the question but missed the point of this ad. How did you do? Share your comments.

Jack Canfield (author of Chicken Soup for the Soul) Peak Performance!

2010-06-15T17:54:00.000-07:00

25 Life Cheat Codes!

2010-06-08T20:20:00.000-07:00

1. Stop: Stop: Play. Skip advertisements in movies and go straight to the movie.

2. Dial 0 during most automatic menu phone systems to be taken to operator to route your call. Whenever you have a voice automated phone system, typically saying "representative" gets you someone right away.

3. When getting lectured into voice mail, hit 1, pause momentarily. If you aren't put through immediately, hit *, pause. Finally, hit # if neither 1 or * worked. It is called the 1-star-pound technique, and it works for all cell carriers.

4. At the end of your shower turn the water really (or all the way) cold. This will wake you up and get the blood flowing.

5. Macy's credit cards usually have a 20% discount on purchases. I pay with the Macy's card, and then while still at the register, I immediately pay off the charge with my debit card. I just got 20% off my purchase and I never get a credit card bill. - This also works with JCP and kohl's cards.

6. How to eliminate late movie rental fees: Acquire late fees, call and tell them you lost the movies, they wipe the fees and put the cost of the movies on your account. Bring the movies back saying you found them, they wipe the cost of the movies, and now your account is back to zero. This can work in other situations such as libraries as well.

7. Buy things out of season, this can save you money. Unless its food, then buy it in season.

8. When you have forgotten someone’s name, simply say : "I'm sorry, but what was your name one more time." They may act offended, but when they give you there first name you simply reply "No, I meant your last name." (More socially acceptable to forget). Bingo. First and last names.

9. Gently work an orange in your hands to loosen the peel from the fruit. This makes it easy enough to get the whole peel in one shot.

10. Holding your car remote up under your chin and opening your mouth increases the range you can unlock the car from.(This is a good one)

11. If you get a ticket on the windshield of your car, you can potentially get away with parking illegally in the same lot for a few more days (or at least for the remainder of that day) by keeping the ticket on your windshield.

12. Most tinfoil and saran wrap boxes have little push-in tabs on the sides. If you push them in, the roll won't fall out when you try to rip out a sheet of it.

13. If you are driving an unfamiliar car and you don't know which side the gas tank is on, just look at the little pump icon next to the gas gauge on the dashboard. The pump handle on the icon will be on the side of the tank.

14. When you park, always reverse into the parking space. It is much easier to reverse into a confined space than into a place where other people drive. You are also more alert. The chance of an accident is reduced dramatically.

15. To get through tech support quickly with an ISP, choose the option for becoming a new customer. Then when you get there ask to transfer to tech support. Usually they won't put you on hold because they see the number coming from the new customer line.

16. When you're giving a presentation, bring a bottle of water up to the podium. If you find yourself in a spot where you blank, taking a drink will allow you to gather your thoughts. Nobody will be the wiser.

17. If your paper is just a bit short of the length guidelines, do a find/replace for all your punctuation in 2 font sizes larger. The extra spacing may give you the few lines you need without changing the letter font size.

18. Sprinkle some salt on your napkin coaster at the bar. Your beer won't stick to it every time.

19. Lift yourself a little off the toilet if noise is a concern and you're having a particularly gaseous bowel movement. The volume will decrease at least 50-60%.

20. Drop a square of Toilet Paper in the toilet, it will break the surface tension and prevent splash back.

21. On most elevators, press "close door" and your floor number at the same time for express service. You will skip all floors between even if people are calling the elevator.

22. If you feel uncomfortable looking into someone's eyes when they're talking to you, look at their nose instead. They cannot tell the difference.

23. Always get in the leftmost line. Unless you're in Britain, then get in the rightmost queue. People naturally line up on the same side that they're used to driving on the road.

24. Tie a knot to one of your earphone wires right at the top, to easily distinguish from left to right.

25. When receiving a call from a solicitor, simply press 9; the call will be dropped and your phone number is then put on the companies do not call list. 95% of companies support this feature.

Chris Farley Interviews Paul McCartney - Two Great Legends - Very Funny

2010-06-08T19:10:00.000-07:00

If you have followed or seen our blog posts, you know we are a big Beatles fan as well as anything truly funny. This SNL skit combines both of those loves...Chris Farley (a true great comedian) and Paul McCartney (playing the straight man).

Dear Elliot -A chronicle of a parents love for their son who lived 99 days.

2010-05-30T18:18:00.000-07:00

Be prepared to cry - but for the joy of one little boy and the love of his mom and dad!

J.K. Rowling (author of Harry Potter series) speaks at Harvard Commencement

2010-05-28T17:35:00.000-07:00

Failure and Imagination to Harvard Grads? One of the most successful people on the planet shares her life experience with both - and you can sure tell why she became a best selling story teller!

J.K. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement from Harvard Magazine on Vimeo.

The Beatles Funny Outakes of Some of Their Early Songs

2010-05-25T18:53:00.000-07:00

Even the greatest rock & roll band in the world (The Beatles) made mistake after mistake in the studio:

An Inspirational Story About Teddy Stoddard (Told by Dr Wayne Dyer)

2010-05-23T17:32:00.000-07:00

Like Is Like A Cup of Coffee - Are you looking at the cup or the enjoying the coffee?

2010-05-23T16:39:00.000-07:00

WiseSize.com - The Swimsuit Edition

2010-05-23T16:20:00.000-07:00

Get ready for summer, vacation and the heat with some Hot savings on cool summer swimwear at WiseSize.com!

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

The Power of Setting Goals by John Assaraf

2010-05-10T18:22:00.000-07:00

Setting clear goals is a key to any success. Whether it is learning a new song, creating a business, having a happy relationship. In order to get what you want, you have to know what you want (and what you don't what). John, explains it very clearly!

The Symphony of Science

2010-05-07T18:06:00.000-07:00

These are just two clips of this amazing series....I will provide the link to the web site at the end so you can enjoy more if you like these clips:

The Symphony of Science

Think Social Media is a Fad? Think Again! This is the future!

2010-05-06T19:14:00.000-07:00

While the end of this video is promoting something, I do not endorse or not, because I haven't tried their product, the message is awesome and true!

From Photos to shipping, a day in the life of WiseSize!

2010-05-03T18:43:00.000-07:00

Here's a behind the scenes look at WiseSize and how our fashion makes it's way to your home!

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

CowGirl Up at WiseSize.com for great Western Fashion at Huge Savings!

2010-04-26T17:51:00.000-07:00

Once again our gal Theresa saunters up to the runway, showing off the latest cowgirl fashions available at wisesize.com. A darn tootin' deal with a durn heapin slection, but ya better hurry as supplies are limited!

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

Malkolm's Heart Surgery and Story was a Success - Featured on Fox News!

2010-04-11T17:07:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago, we told of a story of a 9 year old boy who needed heart surgery and came up with a creative way to help his family pay for it by selling one of his short stories (Luna) on Ebay. Click Here To Purchase the Story The surgery was a success! Malkolm and family are home and doing well- Thanks to all the helped! This morning he and his mother Jennifer appeared on Fox News and we wanted to share this with you:

Please Welcome Our New Model - Theresa!

2010-03-27T17:51:00.000-07:00

Wisesize has a new model and she looks great! This is her first modeling gig (but not her last), oh yeah, did i forget to mention she is my sister? Thanks sis!

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

One of our friends needs our help!

2010-03-16T17:53:00.000-07:00

Nine-year-old Malkolm Poyer will undergo open heart surgery next week. And he's come up with a unique way to help pay the medical bills.
Little Malkolm Poyer is selling copies of a story he wrote on EBay. It's a Buy It Now item, and more than 200 of them have sold so far. You can buy one here!
He just found out Friday he will have to have open heart surgery March 24. His heart condition he's been taking medication for has gotten worse.

"I'm really excited because I'll be able to actually win races with my friends, and actually be able to keep up," said Malkolm.
The story is going for $10.00 on EBay.

The Most Amazing Friends of all (or The Odd Couple!)

2010-03-06T18:04:00.000-08:00

If these two can look past their immense differences - so can we! Thanks Haru for this great video.

Truly Amazing Dance Troupe Pilobolus Shadow Puppetry

2010-02-16T19:05:00.000-08:00

Here are a couple clips of a Truly Amazing Dance Troupe, Pilobolus and their Shadow Puppetry!

Magazines are Finally Starting to Get It! Plus Size Women Are Beautiful

2010-02-15T17:57:00.000-08:00

Finally, Plus Size (or shall we say, not just the skinny women) are being shown in magazines for the great shape and more importantly the "unique" shape that 96% of all women have! Here are just a couple examples(the best is the last one - we all come in different shapes and sizes!):

Funny & Cool! Kids Sings "Boots On" and Does It Pretty Good Too!!!

2010-02-15T17:34:00.000-08:00

Drake Dixon, son of Dillon Dixon (songwriter), rocks out to Randy Houser's "Boots On!" He also sings a little of Houser's "Anything Goes" towards the end of the video. Awesome.

Just in time for Valentines Day - Sexy Loungewear fashion at WiseSize

2010-01-31T17:15:00.000-08:00

All sizes from Petite to Plus! Lingerie, Nightgowns, Bras, Panties and other Sexy Loungewear to make your sweetheart look and feel great (psst, we won't tell her how much you saved either!)

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Want to save more on other great fashion styles? Visit Wisesize and see thousand of great fashion choices at the worlds lowest prices! All with backed with a 100% satisfaction guarantee!

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Oh yeah - Don't Forget The Shoes!

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Softwear Intimates to Make Her Feel Warm & Cozy - with Cuddl Duds!

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You are Flawsome! These so called flaws are what make us Awesome!

2010-01-23T16:26:00.000-08:00

Caitlin Crosby created this video to highlight men and women, including Crosby, showing off their natural beauty.

Her You Tube channel can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/user/caitlincrosby

And Now For Something Completely Different - A Great Cheese Commercial

2010-01-21T16:42:00.000-08:00

Never underestimate the power of Cheese! Don't worry, our little furry friend will be ok!

Yo Adrian!

Just for fun, a little poke at Rocky as well!

Will Smith - This Man Has Wisdom and Talent!

2010-01-15T19:23:00.000-08:00

Will Smith is one of our favorite actors and now I know why! His amazing work and belief ethic!
Not everyone succeeds this way, but one of the greatest actors in the world does!

In Life, Marriage, Business - Never Give Up!

2010-01-13T19:16:00.000-08:00

Life, Love and Career will get tough at some time, more than once....give your all in everything you do. To do less is a disservice to everyone else in your life!

God Gave Me No Sight and the Ability To Not Walk - Big Deal!

2010-01-11T18:35:00.000-08:00

From One Father and Son Team - You Can Do Anything!

2010-01-02T19:13:00.000-08:00

This is the story of Dick & Rick Hoyt, the most inspirational father and son team to race in an Ironman.

156 Countries Sing Together for the Starbucks Love Project

2010-01-01T19:30:00.000-08:00

On December 7th, 2009 at 1:30pm GMT Starbucks invited musicians from all over the world to sing together at the same time to raise awareness for AIDS in Africa. In that one breathtaking moment, musicians from 156 countries played "All You Need is Love" together. Watch now, as musicians from all around the world come together and share a song.

Never Give Up On Your Dreams!

2009-12-23T19:02:00.000-08:00

We have all been hit hard by this tough economy and sometimes we need to remind each other (through words, video or touch) Don't Give Up! Here are two videos that inspire us to keep going and hope you too and please share with someone, like us, who can use the inspiration (and please share yours as well!) Thank You - and Merry Christmas - Ken & Marilyn:

Video footage from Snatch. Audio clips from Muhammad Ali's speech, Rocky, and Coach Carter. Still photography by Gabriel Stiritz and Lauren Herreid. Music from Transformers and Gladiator. Hanz Zimmer.

God Bless You and Yours In 2010!

Just for fun - Carol Burnett Humor!

2009-12-21T18:31:00.000-08:00

One of the most funniest shows ever on television was The Carol Burnett Show. Here are a couple examples; hope you enjoy them as much as we did!

40 Mistakes to Avoid In Mens Fashion! Please Share With All Men!

2009-12-17T18:15:00.000-08:00

40 Common Mens Fashion Mistakes to Avoid!

Marilyn and I have realized we have focused mostly on women and their fashion but we get questions all the time from men (or their wives or partners) as well and thought we would share that advice too:

Of course we sell all the brands and styles to help you (or your man) avoid these fashion faux pas:

Kenneth Cole, Saltaire, DKNY, Paper Denim & Cloth, Levis, Perry Ellis, Haggar, Sean John, Columbia Sportswear, all in stock and ready to wear!

40 common fashion mistakes to avoid:
Clothes that don’t fit - Baggy clothes make a person look sloppy, and like they’re wearing hand-me-downs. If your body type makes it hard to find well-fitting off the rack, make your tailor your best friend. Getting the right fit will transform anyone’s image.

Wearing a short sleeve shirt with a tie – Unless you work for a fast-food joint, where sleeves will probably get dirty while making sandwiches, avoid wearing a short sleeve shirt with a tie, as it is generally perceived as lower class apparel. If you want to stay looking professional and confident, stick to long-sleeve shirts.

Dirty shoes – It’s the area that too many guys overlook in terms of cleaning and proper care. A stylish man keeps his shoes as he does any of his other clothes; clean and free of scratches and dirt.

Warped shoes – Keep at least two pairs of dress shoes in the same color so you can let one pair rest for a day from sweat and stretching. Doing this prevents them from warping. Place a pair of shoetrees in your shoes when you’re not wearing them to maintain their best form.

Improper pants length –Don’t fold up your jeans or your chinos unless it’s some sort of fashion statement that you’re making. Your pants can come down to the bottom of your shoes but make sure they come just above the floor to avoid fraying your pants. Also, you only need a slight break, or crease, in the pants leg. And don’t be the guy who has his feet swimming in all that extra fabric. All it takes is a simple trip to the tailor to get them hemmed.

Wrong socks with a suit – When you’re wearing a suit, match your sock color to your pants, not your shoes. This is the same as mismatching your suit pants to your jacket. If you’re wearing a navy suit with black shoes, reach for navy socks. And when wearing a light suit, make sure the socks are darker than the suit but a shade or so lighter than the shoes.

Wrong belt color – If you’re wearing dress shoes, make sure the color of your belt matches the color of your dress shoes. Also, the finish of the belt and shoes need to match. In other words, if your shoes are shiny, your belt should be shiny as well. If you’re wearing casual shoes or sneakers, make sure you wear a thicker casual belt to match instead of a thin dress belt.

Improper tie length – A man’s tie should always end at the center of his belt buckle. This is such a simple rule, but overlooked by many. Having a tie that’s too short or too long, can make a man look incompetent.

Forgetting the necktie dimple - It’s the telltale sign of a professional who knows how to wear a tie.

Being too “buttoned” up - If a jacket has two buttons, just fasten the top button. If it has three buttons, you can close the top button, the middle button, or middle and top button. The key is to always leave the bottom buttoned undone. This is a tradition that has been used for decades, and will keep your style looking smart.

Socks and sandals – Have you seen anyone ever pull this off, and look sexy? Case closed.

Cartoon clothing - I love Disney characters, but unless you work for Disney, wearing them on your tie or shirts during the week make you look like you’re stuck in fantasy land. Oh and while we’re on the subject, stay away from those cheesy belt buckles as well. Instead, stick to the classic wardrobe pieces that will keep you looking your best for years to come.

Dress socks that aren’t long enough – When wearing a suit, your socks should come up to your calves, and stay there. When you cross your legs, you shouldn’t be showing any part of your legs. Isn’t it lovely when you see a man’s hairy leg peeking over his socks? When dressed casual, I recommend going very short on the socks or go completely sockless. So fully covered for professional wear, and the sockless look if you’re dressed casual.

Wearing the wrong colors - It’s important to match the color of your clothes to your skin tone. You want the focus to be on you, not the overwhelming color of your shirt. If you have dark skin, you can either wear dark colors or bright colors that match the strength of your skin color. If you have very fair skin, lighter colors are most flattering on you – like soft pastels or icy colors.

Wrinkled clothing- Unless you’re going for the “I sleep in these clothes” effect, keep all your clothes pressed and wrinkle-free. It’s a good habit to always hang up all your clothes, never throwing them on the floor of your room after use.

Wrong casual tie - If you’re wearing a tie as part of your casual outfit, go for a slim tie instead of the wider ones; keep those for the office. It looks a thousand times more stylish.

Wearing too many colors – Limit each of your outfits to a maximum of three colors or shades to maintain a coordinated look. If in doubt find a color wheel online and use it to help you choose your colors. Colors opposite each other on the wheel are “complementary colors.” Colors adjacent to each other are called “analogous colors”. When putting together an outfit, stick to complementary and analogous colors and remember less is more.

Wearing a backpack with a suit – Whenever I’m walking around the city, I see a lot of professional people wearing nice suits and carrying backpacks. I understand that a backpack can be more comfortable because you can throw it over your shoulder instead of holding a briefcase, but you can also get a nice messenger bag to maintain a professional look but keep you hands free and comfortable.

Unflattering hairstyles – Hair is one area of your image that you can constantly experiment with and upgrade without paying more than you normally do. Look around and see which hairstyles look flattering to you, and try something new this season.

Excess cologne – If a woman can only smell your cologne when she’s very close, this is good. She’ll have more reason to stay close. If a woman can smell you from across the room, need she come any closer? Depending on the strength of your cologne, use sparingly, if your cologne loses it’s smell throughout the day, simply reapply. A good rule of thumb is to limit it to two sprays – once on your neck and wrists.

Too much jewelry – All the jewelry a man needs are watches that will match different outfits, and a wedding ring if he’s married. Unless you’re a rock star, don’t go around wearing five rings and a bunch of necklaces at the same time. It looks tacky. Limit yourself to no more than three pieces of jewelry.

Comb-overs – Your not fooling anyone by covering up your bald spots – it’s better to accept and shave it all off Bruce Willis style. It makes you look a lot more sharp, and more importantly, healthy.

Sweatpants – Unless you’re going to the gym, you should never be wearing sweats out in the public. Not only do we dress up for ourselves, but mostly for other people. By wearing sweats, it’s easy to disrespect the people you’re meeting - they may feel that they’re not worth you cleaning up for.

Oversized branding – Avoid clothes that make you look like a walking advertisement. Don’t you know that’s what the advertisers want? Unless you’re getting paid, you’re getting the bad end of the deal.
Tucking T-shirts in – Tucking in polo shirts is acceptable, but t-shirts should be kept casual. If your t-shirt is too long then it’s probably too big on you.

Wearing a crew neck tee under a dress shirt – Pick up a v-neck undershirt and you’ll look a million times better.

Clipping your cell phone to your belt – This is as attractive as using a Bluetooth headset as a fashion accessory. It’s a cell phone, not a gun, keep it in your pocket.

Clunky square toe shoes – Popular in the 1990s, fashion has now strayed far away from this non-classic look. They’ll probably never come back into fashion so lose them and get some slimmer shoes.

Too many prints – Whether with casual clothes or dressy, avoid mixing too many patterns or prints together. If you’re wearing a suit, a good rule of thumb is to keep it to a max of two patterns. In other words, if you’re wearing a patterned suit, wear a solid shirt and a patterned tie, or if you’re wearing a solid suit, you can wear a patterned shirt and a patterned tie. But having a patterned tie, a patterned shirt, and a patterned suit can make you look too busy.

Mismatching styles – Don’t wear your sporty Oakley sunglasses with a blazer, or a pair of cargo pants with a dressy shirt. Keep your outfits coherent and matching in style.

Bulky pockets – I see a lot of guys walking around with bulging pockets. If it’s your wallet that’s creating that bulge, spend some time taking out all those old receipts or business cards. If you need to hold on to them, keep them in a safe place and take them out when you need them. Get a slimmer wallet or a money clip to save space.

Dirty nails – Some men have very overworked and nasty hands. They are either really callous, or they have cracked cuticles. If you work outdoors or lift weights, wear gloves, and use hand lotion before you go to bed at night. Keep your fingernails trim, and free of hangnails, cracked cuticles, and dirt.

Keep your facial hair well groomed – The hair on your face should be orderly. Your face is the first thing noticed, and so maintaining your facial hair is important if you want to look sharp. Either keep a cleanly shaved face, or keep your beard trim. They should absolutely should be no hair underneath your chin on your neck area.

Hair in the back of their neck – Hair on the back of your neck is the same thing. If you don’t get haircuts too often, use a small mirror to check the back of your neck against another mirror, and use a razor to shave any hair that’s growing on the back of your neck.

Using too much hair product – Be aware that looking like you have a bottle of hair product on your head never looks good. A woman sometimes wants to be able to run her fingers through your hair, not hurt herself doing it. Use a smaller amount than you think you need.

Wearing sandals outside of the beach or pool – Keep the flip-flops for the pool, and opt for a casual pair of driving moccasins this summer. Driving moccasins are usually made of leather, but really easy to slip into and have flexible rubber soles, which make them the rich man’s slipper. A pair of dark brown ones will work perfectly with almost anything. Wear them without socks and a pair of cotton shorts for a classically stylish appeal. And if you do wear sandals to the beach or the pool, make sure your toenails are trim and healthy looking.

Not tucking in dress shirts - If your dress shirts are long enough to cover your butt, they are meant to be tucked in. The shirts are made longer so that when you sit down, with your shirt under your butt, your shirt doesn’t come out of your pants. If you’re someone who hates tucking in at casual settings, than make sure the dress shirts you wear are tailored shorter to come above the center of your bottom.

Being a fashion victim – Avoid wearing something just because it’s popular, and not because you actually like the way it looks and feels you. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with wearing things that are in fashion, or trying something out of normal comfort zone, but the problem happens when you’re constantly needing to buy that next “fashion piece” that everyone seems to be jumping for. Build a style of your own instead of joining the clones.

Not taking care of that unibrow – Keeping your eyebrows groomed is just as important as the hair on top of your head. Use a tweezer and pluck any hair that is above the nose, it has to go.

Wearing athletic socks, for non athletic occasions – Keep the white athletic socks for the gym or when you’re out playing sports, otherwise, stick to the navy or black socks. They have casual ones in those colors as well. They always look more stylish than white.

Don’t settle for low-grade tees - I see so many guys walking around with their free Pepsi shirts or something they got from their last vacation to Canada. Avoid looking like a walking advertisement this summer, and try a solid-colored v-neck t-shirt instead, or stick to collared short-sleeves for something a bit more dressy.

Wearing pseudo dress shoes with a suit - I see a lot of guys who have an awesome suit, and then ruin it with ugly work-type boots . Or they wear a pair of black shoes that are something like a hybrid between sneakers and dress shoes. These types of footwear ruin the rest of the outfit. The quality of your shoes should match the rest of your outfit quality.

An undershirt is just that - an undershirt - An undershirt’s purpose is to absorb the sweat, dirt, and body oils that we all inevitably secrete, and prevent stains on your dress shirts. The name explains their purpose. It’s not meant to be worn as an actual shirt by itself, so avoid this fashion mistake and call your buddies out on it when you can.

Socks and Underwear! Guys, if you want to look sexy for your woman, please, take the socks off first (yep, it's right up there with sandals and socks)! Nothing looks more unappealing than a man in underwear wearing socks (no matter the color).

Please feel free to add a few of your own....and of course we will do the ladies version of these fashion mistakes in the future as well.

Why WiseSize.com? Fashion, Selection, Service and Price - Check it out!

2009-12-07T18:59:00.000-08:00

The Strangest Secret In The World!

2009-12-01T19:43:00.000-08:00

While this is a bit old (date wise), the wisdom of the words are timeless!

Reality As We Know It Does Not Exist - What A Concept!

2009-11-22T19:40:00.000-08:00

While this is sorta hard to grasp ( at least in my mind), if you watch all the way through it makes sense (The Law of Attraction from a physics point of view).

The Reality As You Know It Does Not Exist from Disclose TV on Vimeo.

Plus Size Women Are Beautifull!!!!

2009-10-26T19:09:00.000-07:00

Love your bodies plus size ladies - Your men do! Remember Marilyn Monroe was a size 16!

Get Oprah’s Glam Style - 9 Fashion Tips For Plus Size Women

2009-10-25T17:44:00.000-07:00

Five days per week from your flat screen TV and once per month on neighborhood newsstands, Oprah Winfrey appears perfectly styled from head to toe. Occasionally for Red Carpet appearances, and no matter what her size, Oprah herself is decked out from in perfect glamorous and form-flattering style. Want to transform Oprah’s glamorous look into a style you can wear for Ladies Night, Date Night, or Special Occasions?

Enter resident Oprah Show fashion expert Adam Glassman to your style rescue! Glassman is personally responsible for the executive decision to use real women within O magazine’s fashion spreads and maintains involvement in all aspects of O’s monthly cover shoots. Most recently, he has worked with fashion maven Sarah Jessica Parker on the debut of her new clothing line “Bitten.”

Here are 9 tips on how to work with (not against) plus sized curves:

Dress for the size you are-not what you want to be or once were! Work with what you have! Own it.
Dress from the inside out. A well-fitting bra and shapewear will camouflage all lumps and bumps.
Clothes should skim your body, not cling to it! Think high-waist, wide trousers, and A-line or flared skirts.
Don’t cover your curves! Big clothes on big bodies only make you look bigger.
Skirts should end just before or under the kneecap. Your legs will look longer.
Shorter, fitted jackets will also flatter your legs-and waist.
Avoid elasticized waistbands. They might be comfortable, but they add bulk to your midsection.
Keep necklines open. A deep V- or scoop neck lengthens your neck.
A dress with a belt will cinch you in, focusing attention on your smaller waist.
Wide feet need to be counterbalanced with wide heels. A thinner heel only draws attention to your wider foot.

These plus size style tips are great guidelines to follow. Here’s a few more suggestions add to the list: DO try skirts that are designed to hit right at knee length, like the plus size pencil skirts. Also try secretary dresses made especially for plus size women. The built-in belt does wonders for creating the hourglass shape by accentuating the waistline!

Sheridan Salter offers advice on plus size fashion tips through DivaGlamPlus.com. Visit Divaglamplus.com for the best offerings in trendy plus size fashion and sexy plus size clothing.

Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/fashion-articles/get-oprahs-glam-style-9-fashion-tips-for-plus-size-women-1369289.html

Baxter The Most Wonderfulest Healing Dog In The World!

2009-10-24T16:15:00.000-07:00

I would like you to meet Baxter! Born to heal and comfort! For his entire life he has been bringing joy and comfort to those in need, sick & dying. Sometimes the last friend they ever held.

Just last week Baxter left our earth October 16 2009. Prior to knowing this, Marilyn had a dream about him and awoke and asked me (which of course I could not answer but also wondered)...."Baxter gave so many lives comfort at their time of death, who was with him when he passed?"

I hope all of them - Rest In Peace Baxter, you will be missed!

Dancing Babies - Too Funny - To A Michael Jackson Song

2009-10-20T19:24:00.000-07:00

This is just too cute! These are a couple clips from ads but well done and funny!

The Beauty of Marriage - A Happy Tale

2009-10-15T18:39:00.000-07:00

Marilyn and I have been happily married for almost 15 years now and we wanted to share a few things we have learned along the journey (marriage and life is a journey).
First, why we wear our wedding rings and what the heck is that all about:

Mar & I have been asked many times "How do you two (yep some times people who don't remember our names call us "You Two") do it, you seem so happy together (and we are!)

1. Work on Your Marriage. Make it the number one focus of your life.
2. Don’t Leave Things Unsaid. Say it but make sure your partner is free to do the same.
3. Speak Plainly. When you say it, say it plainly and honestly.
4. Be Vulnerable. Your partner can and will hurt you from time to time, they do not mean it!
5. Accept your Partner. This is one of the biggest ones of all time!
6. Spend Time Together. Everyday if possible - this is one of the next biggest ones (and fun too!)
7. Make Time for Both Your Ambitions and Goals.You dreamed of meeting him or her now dream big!
8. Make Sure There Are No Other Options: Your marriage will work if you work on your marriage!

Bonus points if you start and live your life together with a sense of humor:

No Wonder Our Perceptions of Beauty Are Distorted

2009-10-01T18:49:00.000-07:00

Feeling normal looking and not like a glamor model? Well, glamor models really don't look like glamor models either - take a look.

Love who you are!

Social Media Counter

2009-09-30T18:49:00.000-07:00

Credit where credit is due...Gary Hayes wrote this little program that calculates social media counts from the time you visit the site - this is cool (in a geeky sort of way).

Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams

2009-09-28T17:37:00.000-07:00

Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams (this is long but well worth it!

On September 18, 2007, Carnegie Mellon professor and alumnus Randy Pausch delivered a one-of-a-kind last lecture that made the world stop and pay attention. It became an Internet sensation viewed by millions, an international media story, and a best-selling book that has been published in 35 languages. To this day, people everywhere continue to talk about Randy, share his message and put his life lessons into action in their own lives.

Randy died July 25, 2008, at the age of 47.

Now This looks like a fun place to work!!!

2009-09-24T11:29:00.000-07:00

Lip Dub - Flagpole Sitta by Harvey Danger from amandalynferri on Vimeo.

Some Videos of Inspiration

2009-09-23T19:01:00.000-07:00

Here are a few videos that inspire! We hope you enjoy them and let us know what you think.

http://www.ncgreatquotesmovie.com/4

http://www.ncfindingjoymovie.com/4

http://www.the-dash-movie-poem.com/?promo=INTHPDASH

If you have other videos you enjoy like this please send them to us and we will post them to this blog - Thanks, Ken & Marilyn

Today Marks WiseSize 6th Year Anniversary!

2009-09-20T19:51:00.001-07:00

Wow, how time flies!
Where did that 6 years go? Today is Marilyn and my 6th year anniversary from when we first started selling on-line with Ebay. It all started with a 25 cent Ronald McDonald watch we tried just for fun. 20,000 packages later, to friends and customers all over the planet, here we are today and having as much fun as we did with that 20 cent watch!

What has the last 6 years taught us?
1. Anything is possible (if you have passion!)
2. People are wonderful
3. If you keep at it, it will happen
4. A man can learn women's clothing sizes
5. Marilyn is usually right
6. Being in business is not that scary (well, yes it is, but not as bad as I thought)
7. Learning is fun, so is growing
8. A dream is worth chasing
9. There are always people to learn from
10. You need a vacation from time to time
11. You need a reason to be in business besides making money
12. Bad things will happen, get over it
13. Marilyn is usually right
14. Never quit or give up on your dreams
15. Listen to people
16. Learn from examples
17. Learn something new every day
18. Create a vision board
19. Don't listen to anyone who says you can't
20. Listen to everyone who says you can (including yourself)

Thank you for being part of our great adventure - Ken & Marilyn - WisiSize.com

All You Need Is Love - The Beatles Love Show at Mirage, Las Vegas

2009-09-15T18:45:00.000-07:00

Marilyn and I love the music of the Beatles as still do millions around the world. Recently we had the opportunity to see LOVE by Cirque Du Soleil at the Mirage for the second time and it was better than the first! For anyone who likes Beatles music, we recommend this show highly! Here is a video of the making of the show (it does not take anything away from the awesome spectacle that is any Cirque Du Soleil show).

Here is a link to the rest of the videos on the making of Love!

All You Need Is Love!

Charisse Pempengco Duet with Celine Dion on Oprah

2009-09-01T11:23:00.000-07:00

Every once in a while a talent comes along that just needs to be shared with the world. This little 16 year old girl is that talent! The best part of this moving story is she kept on believing in her dreams and out of poverty and because of the love for her family - A New Star Is Born - She is amazing and so is her story!

September 9-11 2001 Tribute - May We Never Forget!

2009-08-25T18:26:00.000-07:00

This is one of the more moving tributes of that terrible day when America was attacked. We Need to Remember and Never Forget the people we lost that day, the brave everyday people who were the true heroes and the rest of who's lives it changed forever!

As September 11 2009 approaches, I think back on what was I doing the moment I first learned or heard of this terrible event; I was at the eye doctors waiting for an appointment and starred at the tv screen and did not move for almost an hour, I called Marilyn (who was home recovering from surgery) which she said seemed so minimal after hearing this.

What were you doing when you first learned of this tragic event?

This video is about 5 minutes long but well worth it!

http://achieveezine.com/videos/attack.swf

It's In Every One Of Us

2009-08-22T17:43:00.000-07:00

We have decided to do something with this blog that we did not originally intend to do. In the beginning, we started the blog with the thought that this would be a good way to promote our website, business, and increase sales; along with being entertaining. Wrong!

So many wonderful stories and experiences have come our way, via the web, from friends and in life, that we have decided to dedicate this blog to sharing them (don't worry, we will still do a fair amount of shameless self promotion here and there...after all, you deserve a great deal on great fashions from WiseSize).

This video, I cannot embed, but it is a wonderful tribute to the human spirit, which is what this blog will be about from now on! Thank you! Ken & Marilyn - WiseSize

It's In Every One Of Us!

It doesn't matter how many times you fall down - it's how many times you get up!

2009-08-10T13:53:00.000-07:00

Old Chinese Proverb "fall down 7 times, get up 8"

We all fall down sometimes, whether it's our diet, exercise, goals and probably just about everything else. And here is the good news - We will again! the key is getting back up. This video explains it far better than I ever could. I hope you find it inspirational and as heartwarming as I did and will watch it often:

The Power of Music!

2009-06-26T18:15:00.001-07:00

11 Rules of life you did not learn in school

2009-06-17T14:21:00.000-07:00

Bill Gates spoke before a group of high school students and gave them his eleven rules of life. The rules are taken from the book "Dumbing Down our Kids" by educator Charles Sykes. It is a list of eleven things you did not learn in school and directed at high school and college grads.

RULE 1: Life is not fair - get used to it.
RULE 2: The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.
RULE 3: You will NOT make 40 thousand dollars a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice president with car phone, until you earn both.
RULE 4: If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss. He doesn't have tenure.
RULE 5: Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a different word for burger flipping they called it Opportunity.
RULE 6: If you mess up,it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.
RULE 7: Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you are. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.
RULE 8: Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life has not. In some schools they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as many times as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.
RULE 9: Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you find yourself. Do that on your own time.
RULE 10: Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.
RULE 11: Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one.

Men prefer average sized women over fashion models and Playboy centrefolds, claim scientists

2009-06-11T13:56:00.000-07:00

By Richard Alleyne, Science Correspondent

Published: 7:00AM BST 11 Jun 2009

Men prefer average sized women over fashion models and Playboy centrefolds such as Pamela Anderson, claim scientists Photo: GETTY

Researchers found that men preferred the shape of ordinary women, equivalent to dress size 14, than so-called super-attractive models, according to a study that compared the body shapes of ordinary women, Playboy centerfolds, models from the 1920s and 1990s and glamour girls.

Professor Rob Brooks at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, and colleagues, asked 100 male students to judge the attractiveness of 201 line drawings of female torsos with different hip, waist and shoulder measurements.

They discovered that men preferred the average body size of women aged 25 to 44 to so-called "superattractive models".

"The orthodoxy says that you will be attractive with a certain waist-hip ratio no matter how the rest of your body varies," Prof Brooks told the New Scientist. "Our study shows this is not the case,".

When compared with groups of real women, including Playboy centrefolds, Australian escorts advertising on the internet and average Australian women between the ages of 25 and 44, the latter group most closely matched the preferred body shape.

That is equivalent to a size 14 dress, or 36-28-38 and 5ft 4in tall, the average size of women in both Australia and Britain.

And, you can find all of these sizes and great fashions at WiseSize!

"Validation" is a fable about the magic of free parking.

2009-06-05T17:22:00.000-07:00

If you want to feel good, smile and believe again, watch this movie about the power of love, magic & making other people feel good! One of Marilyn & my favorite quotes is from Zig Ziglar "You get what you want by helping others get what they want". This is rather long (17 minutes) but well worth it - enjoy.

Great Fashions at www.wisesize.com

2009-06-02T19:37:00.001-07:00

Look Great - Save a Lot - Feel Good!

Will Smith - Making A Great Life

2009-05-26T18:50:00.000-07:00

I love his attitude! Will Smith talks about creating life. I love his quote "you don't have to get ready if you are already ready!"