My Whole Family's positive view of the world.

Being a good student can be fun too.

Marcy McCann — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:46:10 +0000

For P&G, it began with a Super Bowl ad last February that introduced its brand character, the Old Spice Man. Played by shirtless baritone Isaiah Mustafa, a handsome, former NFL wide receiver with a polished comedic sense of timing and washboard abs, the Old Spice Man promised women he was “the man your man could smell like,” even if no man could ever be as truly manly as The Old Spice Man.

Corks! They deserve another life too. Recycling efforts come to MyWholeFamily

Marcy McCann — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:37:08 +0000

Art and writing seemed to go together so opening an art studio in my building that houses MyWholeFamily.com was a a piece of cake. Now we do even more positive things with the addition of cork recycling.

Here’s a quick video of TV3 Winchester’s coverage of LTD Print.com and King Street Art Works’partnership with Carpet Plus of Charlottesville VA.
The Re-Cork program is making an effort to recycle corks from the valley & surrounding areas.

So make sure to gather up your corks from this seasons parties and family gatherings, then bring them in to our shared space and do your part. We’ll be happy to show you around.

One more way to have a greener art buying center. Thanks Pat King of VAPhotosnline.com for being available for the interview.

Sharing the household chores? Remember to say thank you!

Marcy McCann — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 20:56:16 +0000

Well I’ve learned a lot lately and one thing that amazes me is how easy a household chore seems to be when you are use to doing it and when you haven’t done it for a while. For instance we don’t have kids so we share some of the normal tasks like cleaning the kitchen and doing the laundry. Several months ago I took on the kitchen and Ron Anderson took on the laundry.

Normal stuff any single person would do for themselves and that busy couples share. A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that because Ron was now attending Lord Fairfax Community College I would try to take on a some of his share as my schedule freed up. Well I can tell you one thing! Laundry is a lot of work!!! Now the kitchen is too of course and the mess is right in your face if its not kept up…but sorting, washing, moving to the dryer, getting it out, folding it up so a person can come along and wear clean clothes is a “JOB”. Just want to remind all of you who aren’t sharing chores, or those of you who are sharing chores that it would be nice to trade once in a while so you realize how much is being done for you. Thank you Mr. Anderson. Now I’m going to take a nap.

Good people doing good things. Sing for Hope project.

Marcy McCann — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:29:24 +0000

The Internet is a place I love to spend a few minutes of each day. I travel to far off lands, see inventions first hand, look deep into the human structure, and find that the good being done far outweighs the negative events thrust in our faces each day.

Why is it that the mainstream media chooses to present natural acts of nature as devastating as never before? Why is “Child dies in fire.” in some obscure town making headlines on CNN or other major news outlets? Sure it is important to the family and friends of the victim and to humanity as a whole, but it happens many times over throughout the course of life. It is a given, like car accidents and snow storms so why are those things the focus of our top stories?

By reading only those stories one would think that life is only about grief, greed and graft. What should be celebrated and thrust before us each day are the stories of the millions of positive things happening around the globe. The volunteers building homes for working poor, the doctors traveling to underdeveloped nations, the artists and musicians who bring delight to the masses.

Today I ran across something on CNN that I hope you will share with your friends either through linking to this page or directly to the StreetPianos.com. Pianos in public spaces across the globe positioned for the passerby to play as he or she wishes. It is amazing how we often overlook the many talented people that we know in our everyday lives. This program gives people a public forum to share that talent with all of us.

Watch the videos. I guarantee they will make you smile.

Doug Miller of the Strasburg Chamber of Commerce featured on WSVG Radio

Marcy McCann — Mon, 24 May 2010 00:01:04 +0000

Doug Miller dropped by to explain his involvement in the development of a cooperative effort to draw tourists to Shenandoah County. Both being “new comers” as some refer to us helps us see the beauty of the area with a fresh eye.

Catch this and all my interviews weekdays on WSVG 790AM and WAMM 1230AM. For those living a bit father from the the Shenandoah Valley visit WSVGRadio.com to hear all my interviews with some of the Valley’s most interesting people.

Chelsea's Tree an Activity Book for Stepchildren

Chelsea’s Tree makes a great gift from grandparents.

Marcy McCann — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:27:01 +0000

Chelsea’s Tree an Activity Book for kids in step families is selling both through my main site MyWholeFamily.com and through Amazon. Amazon sales are steady with many grandparents purchasing as a gift for new blended family members.

Check out all the great reviews and purchase directly from me to save.

Activity book for step kids

Police Department in Waynesboro Virginia Books Kids

Marcy McCann — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:06:42 +0000

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 16, 2010!

It has been my pleasure to be involved with this great organization and when I received this email I knew it had to be shared. Chelsea’s Tree a book for young step children is the book I showcase each year at these events. I’ve attended three in Waynesboro and 1 in Charleston, S.C. and it is always a pleasure to see so many police officers on hand to help with this great undertaking.

Please feel free to contact Mark if you are interested in presenting your books at Book ‘Em this fall or put the date on your calendar for an amazing day of meeting the authors of such a wide range of interesting books.

Charleston S.C. Book 'Em Event 2008

From Mark P. Kearney
7th Annual Book ‘Em literacy event

We started and held our first ever Book ‘Em in October 2004. We had 46 authors in attendance that first year and we had 75 authors one of the years.

We are the first book event of our kind, to my knowledge, to be held and hosted by a police department. And, if I’m correct, we are also the first book event that has a goal of spreading around the world. This is due to our cause.

Our cause is to highlight the connection between illiteracy/poor reading skills and crime rates. Besides our annual Book ‘Em event, which we are working to spread to select locations around the world, I have started about half a dozen literacy programs that I’m working to spread to law enforcement agencies around the world. The proceeds raised from this event are returned to various literacy programs which help to reduce crime and hopefully improve society as a whole. We have a reading program that we started 5 school years ago where police officers go into elementary school classes to read to children. During the year, we’ll read to many classes from Pre-K to 5th grade in the 4 local elementary schools here in Waynesboro.

We have another program where several publishing companies donate books. In turn I have gone into all the English classes for the local 7th graders, 8th graders, 9th graders, 10th graders and 11th graders and gave monthly talks and at each talk each student receives a free book. Over the past several years I’ve passed out over 25,000 books to these students, as well as students in other schools, prisoners at 6 prisons, and many individuals.

I’ve gone into 6 prisons/jails so far to talk to prisoners on how they can help themselves through reading and education. I also donate books to the prison libraries. On my last visit, I was able to give them roughly 500 books. I’ve had individuals released from jail attend Book ‘Em events in the past.

I have other programs I’m working on as well that target “at-risk” teens.

I’m also working with young, elementary school children where I’m giving them free books and I’m also taking groups of them out on nature walks to help promote their love of nature.

Nothing happens overnight, so I hope to continue working on the expansion of Book ‘Em and my literacy programs the rest of my life if I can.

We hope you will consider attending because you can help us to make an even bigger difference in positively shaping the future of our country. Our goal is to improve society through the promotion of literacy. Please let me know if you have any questions at all about our event or our literacy programs.

Officer Mark Kearney
Crime Prevention Officer
Waynesboro Police Department
kearneymp@ci.waynesboro.va.us
(540) 942-6683
www.bookemfoundation.org

Books for step children are available at MyWholeFamily.com

An Wine female carpenter speaks with Marcy McCann

Marcy McCann — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 02:41:05 +0000

Monday and Tuesday is the time to catch my interview with An Wine a delightful and talented woman with exceptional carpentry skills. We discuss the influence our fathers had on our lives and how An’s childhood experiences have developed into a full time business. An is also an accomplished artist who adds humor to her paintings and includes carpentry to each piece.

Catch us on WSVG 790AM from 6 until 10 in the mornings and on WAMM 1230AM at 11:30AM. You can hear this and all my interviews by visiting WSVGRadion.com

Don’t forget to check out all the beautiful limited edition aircraft, nature and nautical posters on LtdPrints.com and used the coupon code WSVG to receive a discount.

Books for stepchildren can be found at MyWholeFamily.com or on Amazon.com

King Street Art Works welcomes public to ribbon cutting and gallery opening.

Marcy McCann — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 02:13:40 +0000

For the past three months artists and art lovers have come together to create the first professional art collective and gallery in Strasburg. King Street Art Works or KSAW as it is being called is across from Cristina’s Cafe another art lover’s stop along historic Route 11. Twenty Five artists from Winchester to Staunton have brought an eclectic selection of paintings, pottery, fabric arts and jewelry into the newly decorated space. Adding an international flair artists from Russia and Germany bring a special look. In fact Valentina Dimilo a Russian Batikist sold the first piece before the doors are officially opened. The lovely Madonna and Child Batik wall hanging was sold to Richard Seelback of Bygones Antiques and Art just down the street after he visited during a recent morning stroll.

Linda L. Anderson whose mixed media work was featured in a recent article announcing the gallery’s formation is a professional exhibit installer. Ms. Anderson was hired to hang each member’s work to best showcase the pieces and tie the entire exhibit together. “Ms. Anderson was a Godsend” said Marcy McCann the inspiration behind the gallery. “She’s done a fabulous job bringing the various artist’s work together into a cohesive collection. The colors, textures and types of work create an feast for the eyes.” she said.

Diane Artz Furlong a life long native of Strasburg said “I’ve been waiting my whole life for this gallery to open. Painting is something I’ve done since my teens and now to be part of this makes me very proud.” It was Diane who came up with the name King Street Art Works. And at this trendy and hip little gallery she is right. King Street “art works” to enliven your soul, makes your spirit dance and will add excitement to your walls.

Ribbon cutting will be followed by the doors opening for the first time. The gallery will be open Thursday, through Monday from 10 AM until 6 PM with the exception of Sunday when it will be open from 11 AM until 7 PM. Call 465-3878 or KSAW234@gmail.com for more information.

KSAW is located in the shared space with LtdPrints.com.

Elmdea Bean featured at Women Celebrating Women

Marcy McCann — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:05:45 +0000

On the first Sunday each month women of the Shenandoah Valley corridor from D.C. to Staunton come together to share their life experiences, adventures and aspirations at an informal gathering called Women Celebrating Women. All women 18 years and older are invited to attend the meeting that attracts both professional workers and stay at home moms.

Sunday March 7th focused on the life and work of Elmdea Bean an executive coach focused on personal, leadership, and team development. Bean, the author of Liberating Incarnations and a hypnotherapist spoke about her journey through life and the turns that took her to believe that we experience more than one life. She also treated to a guided meditation along a wooded trail and bubbling stream. What a relaxing way to wrap up and exciting evening of meeting new women.

Elmdea Bean speaking at Women Celebrating Women

Women Celebrating Women meets at 6PM on the first Sunday of the month at the offices of LtdPrints.com an online poster shop located at 234 West King Street in Strasburg, Virginia. Bring a dish to share and a passion for new friends.

And don’t forget to check out MyWholeFamily.com for activity books for young children in blended families.