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5 for FRIDAY | MAY 31
Friday greetings this last day of May 2024.
May is going out - at least around here - with lots and lots and lots of rain. Seems like a crazy amount of rain, but probably last year was similar. Last May seems so far away. Ha
Stacy's World
Will be back next Friday - fingers crossed - depending on her busy schedule. I've had conversations with her and her upcoming columns/ideas are SO.MUCH.COOL.FUN. (!!)
Today's 5 for FRIDAY is a blast!
BEGINNING WITH:
Amazing flower artwork and "made ya laugh" cartoons.
QUICK QUESTION
What's the strangest room or building I've ever been in/to?
I could name several working on jobs in the film business: A giant Masonic Scottish Rite Temple, Haunted Mansion where a doctor lived equipped with an elevator that just decided to go up and down on its own, non-working Kentucky prison from the early 1800s. And a rental house that my sister, Jennie, and I lived at way back in the day.
However, the strangest, creepiest one was in an old, working Tennessee prison where we were shooting the film "Last Dance."
On a scout (meaning the entire crew was not present) we were scouting the various places in the prison we would be shooting. The warden took us down to this room which housed "Old Sparky" - as he referred to it. An old, heavy wooden chair that had char marks on it + other dark spots on it and leather tie down straps for arms and ankles. Yeah, it was a real deal electric chair. Observation glass windows, bright lights over the chair. There was even a bucket of water behind the chair for whatever they used that for (use your imagination - or perhaps you may remember the movie "The Green Mile").
The warden said, "Anybody want to sit in the chair?"
One of the grips grinned all tough like, said, "Yeah," and he sat down.
The warden nodded to someone behind the observation glass and the lights flipped on and off. That grip flew off that chair faster than a bolt of lightning. Scared the tar out of him.
The warden laughed hard. Guess it was one of their little pranks they play for amusement to dough-heads who volunteer to actually sit in "Old Sparky."
That room was super surreal - but very real. I'll never forget it.
Yours?
FLIGHT ATTENDANTS' HUMOR

5 for FRIDAY | MAY 24
Hola!
Bonjour!
Howdy!
Hello Friday and outstanding readers!
Super BLAST of cool today beginning with:
STACY'S WORLD
WOW! GULP + YIKES!
What an adventure week vacation Stacy and her husband had in Arizona.
I love the back stories of the town, Jerome, and the cool shops/galleries she writes about. Specifically, Pura Vida Gallery! Fascinating and Intriguing. Totally on my bucket list!
Super excited to learn what Stacy's next column will be about regarding the most unique and interesting piece she found that WE can re-create. Hello!
Thanks, Stacy!
QUICK QUESTION
Truth or Dare?
That's a tough answer for me - depending on the question, I guess.
But I think I'd roll with Truth because the Dare could be outlandish. Ha!!
SIMPLE FRIEND vs REAL FRIEND
Is straight-up beautiful and TRUTH about friendship.
TACO BURGERS

5 for FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 9
Howdy Amazing Readers!
It's crazy warm here. Like low 70's!
Heard one of the D.J.'s on the radio station today say, "I wouldn't have ever thought I'd be rocking shorts and flip-flops to work in early February - but I am. And I'm not complaining!"
I wasn't rocking shorts and flip-flops - but I was absolutely enjoying the warm temps today. Enjoying it while it lasts!
5 for FRIDAY - full line-up of happy.
Beginning with:
STEPHANIE'S CHIC ON THE CHEAP
Steph's Charcuterie board presentation ideas are "Hello - easy, casual entertaining with an unforgettable Razzle-Dazzle vibe."
A chili board or a baked potato board? Guests will be in love at first sight!
PLUS for Valentine's day or an Anniversary - the adorable "Cupid's Arrows" and Jalapeno "Roses" to pop in for an extra little-little something. So creative!
Steph, thanks for your great tips, know-how and ideas for Fashion, DIY Art and Entertaining to keep us in the Cool-Kids-Club!
QUICK QUESTION
How do I finish the phrase, "The way to my heart is ..."
Answer: Genuine, heart laughter time - hands down.

5 for FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 2
FEBRUARY GREETINGS !
Will the groundhog see his shadow or not today?
Not sure I buy into the whole "folklore" of it - but it's fun to wonder or wander and think about.
It's become a ritual thing for me and some of those I know on the morning of February 2nd every year. I (we) can't help but go outside and search the sky to see if it's cloud cover or full on sunshine in each of our particular neck of the woods. And wonder what does Master Groundhog say?! haha
News regarding why Daymaker didn't find you on Monday or Wednesday. My computer crashed over the weekend. I wasn't sure if it was the computer or internet.
After over an hour on the phone with my internet provider - and they doing trouble shooting from their end - it was established that it was this antique computer (6 years old - ha) and it's just ready to be put out to pasture. A stronger, faster new version must be installed. Geesh -- everything is so disposable these days. Think cell phones.
So, I called Adam who is my super-hero, tech-dude/friend who works for the Geek Squad and he'll be here Monday to swap out the computer.
In the meantime - me being who I am - I gave the computer one more shot. And low and behold - came to life again. Kinda like a Lazarus moment!
So I've been working swiftly to get 5 for Friday scheduled to go out for this morning - in the event my computer decides to do a kamikaze dive again. So far, so good!
GREAT LINE-UP TODAY

5 for FRIDAY | JANUARY 26
Hello Friday and friends!
It's been a good end of the week in my part of the world - how about you?
Another great 5 for FRIDAY line-up today!
Beginning with the ART ILLUSTRATION featured today which was a Lobby Card for "The Philadelphia Story" starring Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant and James (Jimmy) Stewart.
I didn't know exactly what a Lobby Card was so I did the Google thing and here's the definition according to gobacktothepast:
"Lobby cards are promotional photographs printed on heavy card stock paper. They were meant to be displayed in the massive lobbies of movie palaces before the film came out, working alongside posters to promote coming attractions. This gave audiences an early look at the film's cinematic grandeur, albeit in still form."
Now we know what Lobby cards are/were!
I haven't been to a movie theater in quite a while, especially the "movie palace places" with massive lobbies and beautiful railings leading up the stairs to the balcony, elegant lighting and ornate carpeting (yes, there were actually 2 in Billings, Montana where I grew up - The Fox Theater and the Babcock Theater) - but I'm guessing Lobby Cards are no longer -- anywhere.
Totally looks like they were a super cool advertisement for everyone-get-excited and get-ready for-the next coming cinematic attraction!
STEPHANIE'S CHIC ON THE CHEAP never disappoints with her creative ideas and sharing them with all of us!

5 for FRIDAY | JANUARY 19
Happy Friday - Just a little more than midway through January!
We had a reprieve for a day from the frigid cold temps but -- not so fast -- coming back again today. Big fat BOO on that news.
Great 5 for Friday episode today!
Beginning with:
STEPHANIE'S CHIC ON THE CHEAP
OMG! I am so ordering the Perlier Pomegranate Body Tightening Cream product! I've got a little crepey skin action going on my arms that I'm not friends with nor want to be friends with - as in - EVER!
I look at it in the mirror and talk out loud to it, "Where in the world did you come from?!"
I feel like it laughs at me - and whispers - "Age, Baby, Age."
So I'm gonna combat this little crepey skin action with Steph's personally tried-and-true advice on Perlier Pomegranate Body Tightening Cream. I'm IN!
I also loved reading the reviews on how marvelous it is + smells fabulous. Hello - winner, winner!
As I've heard people say along the way, "Aging is so inconvenient." Double high fives in the air about that!
Steph's share on the Rana Lasagna is right up my alley. I know of the Rana products - not the lasagna, because I haven't tried it yet - but other Rana take-and-bake that I've purchased from Costco and Market Street. Really, really exceptional product line for sure.
I'm totally going to purchase this Rana Lasagna - because it's so lasagna time of year - and if I can buy it - as opposed to taking an afternoon to assemble, assemble layer upon layer - Call me the President of the Fan Club!
Thanks, Steph!
QUICK QUESTION
What fictional character have I crushed on over the years? While I'm not a grown adult woman who crushes - gotta admit if I did - would be Dave Robicheaux - straight out of the pages of James Lee Burke's novels.

5 for FRIDAY | JANUARY 12
Hey, yo Friday and Friends -
Another great 5 for FRIDAY line-up today!
Beginning with:
STEPHANIE'S CHIC ON THE CHEAP
Wow! Is what I say about this Forever Bloom product.
Truth be told -- I've never worn foundation; truth be told it's probably time. I just couldn't get comfortable with the whole slathering my face with what -- for me -- seemed like face paint.
I'm totally IN on Steph's advice on this cool product. I love the step-by-step instructions and how little it takes to cover one's face and the crazy-cool results! Her pics do a great show and tell.
BONUS - Steph gives us the inside scoop on how and where to buy this high-end product for Chic on the Cheap.
Once again - Stephanie gives us the inside scoop.
Thanks, Steph!
QUICK QUESTION
My first job was as a Pizza Hut waitress in high school, wearing a red polyester uniform -- red pants with a sewn in permanent crease, zip up red top with pattered short sleeves and topped off with a "derby" style hat (also polyester - ha).

5 for FRIDAY | JANUARY 5
Friday greetings all -
Super fun episode today on this first Friday of 2024. I can't help but think first Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday of 2024.
Beginning with -
STEPHANIE'S CHIC ON THE CHEAP
Outstanding appetizers and presentation + I got an invite!
The evening will go down in my memory as one of the coolest, chill New Year's Eve parties I've ever attended.
Need I say that Stephanie had prepared their beautiful home in welcome mode -- candles, music, fantastic lighting AND the presentation of her appetizers (which were fabulous) + her collection of vintage plates (as you can see in the pictures she posts in her column today)? Stunning beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces. I'm gonna be on the lookout for cool pieces at thrift stores and bring them home and make them mine.
AND THEN hanging out in Rick's (their) "party barn"!
SVVC (stands for So Very Very Cool - I just made that up - ha).
Great lighting, high-five collection of vintage neon and mirror signs on the walls, fantastic playlist of tunes that would make a seasoned DJ proud, cold drinks and seriously cool, eclectic couch and chairs for seating -- just like I'd imagine a top notch Speakeasy hang out place.

5 for FRIDAY | DECEMBER 29
Hey Hey!
Presenting 5 for Friday. The last episode of Daymaker Readable Art 2023.
Another fantastic line-up today.
Beginning with:
STEPHANIE'S CHIC ON THE CHEAP
WOW!
Gotta read about this Snail Mucin product. I feel like I've been living under a rock or in a cave as I had no idea this is the hottest trend in skincare right now!
Pretty sure I wanna know though.
So once again --- da-da-da-da-dun-ta-dun --- Stephanie to the rescue keeping us in the know!!

5 for FRIDAY | DECEMBER 15
Merry Merry Greetings friends and Friday!
Super fun episode today beginning with:
STEPHANIE'S CHIC ON THE CHEAP
Big fan of Stephanie's ideas for pairing and accessorizing for adding pizzazz to this wonderful time of year dressing the part!
Learned something from today's Stephanie's Chic on the Cheap column. Pic #2 - Kitten heeled boots! Me being a Birkenstock and flip-flop girl always wondered what those cute little heeled boots/shoes I see women wearing are called. Now I know!
And! the beautiful vintage brooches and little purse are super fab ideas. Same - gold belt, bangles, and the Ooo-la-la print jeans. Applause to all!
I am so gonna Bling-it-on these next days to Christmas and even a New Year's gathering (following Stephanie's fashion in the know tips) and have confident fun doing it!
Thanks, Steph, for always keeping us in the cool-kid-fashion-club!
QUICK QUESTION
When I was a kid - if memory serves me correctly - I had this little stuffed animal dog with long hair that I named Muffin. Ha! I know, super creative, right? I did also have a Charlie McCarthy ventriloquist doll. It was a Christmas gift from Santa one year. But he came with his name.

5 for FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 10
Greetings Beautiful Readers and Happy Friday !
Another stellar line up this 5 for FRIDAY beginning with:
STEPHANIE'S CHIC ON THE CHEAP column.
As always, Steph brings her innate fashion expertise to us! Fortunate us - she writes exclusively for Daymaker Readable Art.
The SPANX leather looking leggings are the bomb-a-reno! Love that they're so versatile - tennis shoes, boots, sweatshirt, dressy shirt, and BONUS they keep any jiggle-wiggles tucked in!
I'm gravitating toward the tennis shoe look with the SPANX leggings. That's me.
My sisters, have said to me more than a handful of times, "Cher, do you have any other shoes in your closet besides tennis shoes and Birkenstocks or flip-flops?"
I say, "Yeah, of course." They say, "Time to break 'em out." HA!
As soon as I finish plugging in today's episode -- I'm going to look for a pair of these SPANX leather looking leggings for MOI. Starting with Steph's tip of checking out Ebay first!
Thank you, Steph, for keeping us in the know with your tried-and-true insider info!
QUICK QUESTION - What could someone figure out about me by the friends I've chosen?
My answer -- positive, happy people who are laid back and easy to be around. You?

5 for FRIDAY | OCTOBER 27
Greetings wonderful readers! Happy Friday!
Only 4 days until the fun-magic-eve when kids dress up and do the trick or treat thing. Do you get trick-or-treaters? I don't. But I always buy a bag of candy in case the doorbell rings and I won't disappoint.
Great line-up today:
Beginning with Stephanie's Chic on the Cheap ideas for pairing a flannel shirt with these super innovative fashion ideas!
Using a hair flat iron to quickly iron the button up part of a shirt? LOVE IT!
And, yes, I love a flannel shirt - and, yes, I am totally gonna do and wear all 3 of Steph's ideas this fall and winter. Beginning with the leopard print under a flannel to bring out the "flanimal" in my day!