Update with the 'Best in the Pacific NW' contest
Winners will be announced Sun. 9/21/25. Thank you so much for those of you that voted for me. It's greatly appreciated. I thank you for the one vote, the every day votes, and the in-between. 🙂
As a thank you for your support (if you're local to the South Puget Sound area), and have NOT gone to a Classy Chassis Car Wash location meaning no membership with them OR have NOT already gone to them for a FREE wash (like I did with a Valpak coupon Memorial Day weekend) where you had to use a mobile number to claim it, you'll be eligible to get a FREE ultimate car wash from any of the following ONE of their locations: Lakewood, WA, Tacoma, WA, 2 Puyallup, WA locations (one on Canyon Road and the other on 7th Avenue downtown), and Gig Harbor, WA.
According to Google AI, an "ultimate wash" with them includes a pre-soak, foamy bath, wheel clean, high-pressure wash, underbody wash, tri-color polish, rain-guard with ProShield, on-line tire shine, wheel shine with brake dust repellent, spot-free rinse, and max air dry. This is all exterior vehicle cleaning. The value of this car wash is $21.
Be sure to visit my referral link here: https://ospt.me/YetSJ to claim your FREE ultimate car wash from them. After I successfully refer 2 people that meet the criteria I listed in this email, I will get the same thing I referred to you.
I have provided the terms and conditions from the link that I reviewed below for your review 🙂.
As a thank you for your support (if you're local to the South Puget Sound area), and have NOT gone to a Classy Chassis Car Wash location meaning no membership with them OR have NOT already gone to them for a FREE wash (like I did with a Valpak coupon Memorial Day weekend) where you had to use a mobile number to claim it, you'll be eligible to get a FREE ultimate car wash from any of the following ONE of their locations: Lakewood, WA, Tacoma, WA, 2 Puyallup, WA locations (one on Canyon Road and the other on 7th Avenue downtown), and Gig Harbor, WA.
According to Google AI, an "ultimate wash" with them includes a pre-soak, foamy bath, wheel clean, high-pressure wash, underbody wash, tri-color polish, rain-guard with ProShield, on-line tire shine, wheel shine with brake dust repellent, spot-free rinse, and max air dry. This is all exterior vehicle cleaning. The value of this car wash is $21.
Be sure to visit my referral link here: https://ospt.me/YetSJ to claim your FREE ultimate car wash from them. After I successfully refer 2 people that meet the criteria I listed in this email, I will get the same thing I referred to you.
I have provided the terms and conditions from the link that I reviewed below for your review 🙂.
Be sure to shoot me an email AFTER you went with the "deets" (details) what location you went to, what day you went (get specific Sat. 7/5 for example), your experience, and that you successfully used my referral code. If you have any problems, be sure to email me as well and if you have any questions to: [email protected]. Friendly reminder I don't check messages (emails, phone, social media) on Saturdays and Sundays, and do NOT put automatic out-of-office responses on those days for my email. Thank you! 🙏
Vehicle in front of me today when stopped in traffic. Perfect for my newsletter. 🙂
5-minute 4th of July romance story I liked (and a reminder that I'm here to edit your books)
A sweet blast from the past by Karen Kinser (in Woman's World Magazine issue 7/7/25).
At a Fourth of July parade, Jenny is stunned to see Nick again-- but she's even more surprised by the fireworks that spark between them
"Mom!" shouted Josh. "I need help with my bike." He adjusted his George Washington costume while Jenny filled his basket with candy. They were lined up at the local bank behind a group of whinnying horses as they finalized preparations for the Fourth of July parade. Both 9-year old Josh and his dog Duke could hardly contain their jubilant excitement.
"Aren't you a good boy," said a deep voice behind them. "May I pet him?" Jenny turned to see a handsome man with unforgettable piercing blue eyes. She knew those eyes. "Nick? Is it really you?"
"Jenny Wilcox?" Nick asked. "I thought you'd gotten married and moved away!"
Jenny's heart skipped a beat as she remembered their undying friendship forged in eighth grade.
"I thought the same!" They hugged awkwardly and Jenny introduced Josh to Nick.
Just then, the noon whistle blew and Sage Valley's Fourth of July parade commenced. Led by proud veterans, the parade participants followed, and Josh tossed candy to kids along the route, which would wound around blocks of flag bedecked homes.
"Remember when we were in the parade on that tandem bike?" Nick asked.
"We were a big hit."
"Boy, we had fun playing tag until fireflies lit up the night, vying for the most grass stains. And remember hiding dimes in the hopes of surprising others--back when we thought a dime was a big deal because you could buy a candy bar?"
"Those were good times," mused Jenny. She then turned to Nick. "I told Josh I'd meet him at the park for a barbecue after the parade. Would you want to join us by any chance?"
"Absolutely," said Nick. As they ambled toward the park, Josh and Duke headed excitedly towards them. "Mom! Nick! Look, I got second place in the contest for the best decorated bike!" "Amazing! Let's all celebrate with some food then," smiled Jenny.
The smell of grilling hamburgers lured them to the Lions Club booth. The fire department had set up a water slide, a barbershop quartet entertained the crowds and families and friends laughed together. Nick and Jenny perched on a nearby rock wall and watched Josh play with friends. As they smiled, their fingers accidentally touched and Jenny felt a spark flicker between them. So did Nick. But just at that moment, an apple pie vendor walked by, and Nick broke the spell by getting up to purchase a pie for them to split.
"Why did I ever leave all this?" Nick sighed. "Your dad's job, I guess?" You moved at the end of eighth grade. I was heartbroken for awhile! Then, many year later, I'd heard you got married."
"Yeah, that didn't work out."
"Same here," said Jenny.
"After the divorce, I moved back to be closer to my mom. Took a job at the school." Jenny paused. "So, what are you doing back?"
"Aunt Violet died last month and left me her house. Speaking of...I need to feed her cats. Do you have plans tonight?"
"Just watching fireworks!"
"Would you and Josh meet me back at town square?"
"It'll just be me. Josh is spending the night with a friend."
"Great! See you later then."
Jenny returned home and put on a summery dress. Her heart fluttered thinking about getting together with Nick again.
At the square, she quickly found him among the crowd. "Aren't you beautiful!" he said and hugged her. Jenny found it difficult to focus on the fireworks with Nick so close, but soon she was ooohing with everyone else.
When the display ended and families trailed off, Nick suggested they stop at the town gazebo. "Let's finish what we started earlier," he said.
"And what is it that we started?" asked Jenny.
"Filling in the years for one another---admitting I never forgot my first crush," he said with mirth. He guided them to a bench in the gazebo, which was outlined by a cascade of tiny twinkling fairy lights.
"First crush?" Jenny asked.
"You, Jenny. Always you."
"But we didn't know that in eighth grade, right?"
"I think we sensed it." He paused. "You know...we never actually kissed back then."
"Should we now?"
Nick put his arm around Jenny. They leaned into each other and exchanged a gentle kiss that instantly sped up Jenny's heart. He moved his hand back to the bench and it caught on something between the slats. He pulled it out and handed Jenny a dime.
"Is this a sign?" Nick asked. "Oh, I remember!" This was the year we hid 1976 dimes. Finding it today surely means something, right?"
"Absolutely--this dime is a big deal," Nick smiled. "Maybe it signals a revolutionary new beginning for us," he said as he gently bumped Jenny's shoulder with his own. They slowly swayed to the soothing drone of crickets and the occasional burst of far-off fireworks. The air smelled like summer and the sweet aroma of freshly cut hay from the nearby fields.
"Well, I guess life can turn on a dime sometimes," she whispered to Nick, smiling.
At a Fourth of July parade, Jenny is stunned to see Nick again-- but she's even more surprised by the fireworks that spark between them
"Mom!" shouted Josh. "I need help with my bike." He adjusted his George Washington costume while Jenny filled his basket with candy. They were lined up at the local bank behind a group of whinnying horses as they finalized preparations for the Fourth of July parade. Both 9-year old Josh and his dog Duke could hardly contain their jubilant excitement.
"Aren't you a good boy," said a deep voice behind them. "May I pet him?" Jenny turned to see a handsome man with unforgettable piercing blue eyes. She knew those eyes. "Nick? Is it really you?"
"Jenny Wilcox?" Nick asked. "I thought you'd gotten married and moved away!"
Jenny's heart skipped a beat as she remembered their undying friendship forged in eighth grade.
"I thought the same!" They hugged awkwardly and Jenny introduced Josh to Nick.
Just then, the noon whistle blew and Sage Valley's Fourth of July parade commenced. Led by proud veterans, the parade participants followed, and Josh tossed candy to kids along the route, which would wound around blocks of flag bedecked homes.
"Remember when we were in the parade on that tandem bike?" Nick asked.
"We were a big hit."
"Boy, we had fun playing tag until fireflies lit up the night, vying for the most grass stains. And remember hiding dimes in the hopes of surprising others--back when we thought a dime was a big deal because you could buy a candy bar?"
"Those were good times," mused Jenny. She then turned to Nick. "I told Josh I'd meet him at the park for a barbecue after the parade. Would you want to join us by any chance?"
"Absolutely," said Nick. As they ambled toward the park, Josh and Duke headed excitedly towards them. "Mom! Nick! Look, I got second place in the contest for the best decorated bike!" "Amazing! Let's all celebrate with some food then," smiled Jenny.
The smell of grilling hamburgers lured them to the Lions Club booth. The fire department had set up a water slide, a barbershop quartet entertained the crowds and families and friends laughed together. Nick and Jenny perched on a nearby rock wall and watched Josh play with friends. As they smiled, their fingers accidentally touched and Jenny felt a spark flicker between them. So did Nick. But just at that moment, an apple pie vendor walked by, and Nick broke the spell by getting up to purchase a pie for them to split.
"Why did I ever leave all this?" Nick sighed. "Your dad's job, I guess?" You moved at the end of eighth grade. I was heartbroken for awhile! Then, many year later, I'd heard you got married."
"Yeah, that didn't work out."
"Same here," said Jenny.
"After the divorce, I moved back to be closer to my mom. Took a job at the school." Jenny paused. "So, what are you doing back?"
"Aunt Violet died last month and left me her house. Speaking of...I need to feed her cats. Do you have plans tonight?"
"Just watching fireworks!"
"Would you and Josh meet me back at town square?"
"It'll just be me. Josh is spending the night with a friend."
"Great! See you later then."
Jenny returned home and put on a summery dress. Her heart fluttered thinking about getting together with Nick again.
At the square, she quickly found him among the crowd. "Aren't you beautiful!" he said and hugged her. Jenny found it difficult to focus on the fireworks with Nick so close, but soon she was ooohing with everyone else.
When the display ended and families trailed off, Nick suggested they stop at the town gazebo. "Let's finish what we started earlier," he said.
"And what is it that we started?" asked Jenny.
"Filling in the years for one another---admitting I never forgot my first crush," he said with mirth. He guided them to a bench in the gazebo, which was outlined by a cascade of tiny twinkling fairy lights.
"First crush?" Jenny asked.
"You, Jenny. Always you."
"But we didn't know that in eighth grade, right?"
"I think we sensed it." He paused. "You know...we never actually kissed back then."
"Should we now?"
Nick put his arm around Jenny. They leaned into each other and exchanged a gentle kiss that instantly sped up Jenny's heart. He moved his hand back to the bench and it caught on something between the slats. He pulled it out and handed Jenny a dime.
"Is this a sign?" Nick asked. "Oh, I remember!" This was the year we hid 1976 dimes. Finding it today surely means something, right?"
"Absolutely--this dime is a big deal," Nick smiled. "Maybe it signals a revolutionary new beginning for us," he said as he gently bumped Jenny's shoulder with his own. They slowly swayed to the soothing drone of crickets and the occasional burst of far-off fireworks. The air smelled like summer and the sweet aroma of freshly cut hay from the nearby fields.
"Well, I guess life can turn on a dime sometimes," she whispered to Nick, smiling.
I'm open to editing your books
Some of my client's books that I've edited for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and comments from the reader's perspective have been auto biographies, a children's novel, a fly-fishing fiction, and a no smoking book. Email your book inquiries to: [email protected] and I will recommend next steps.
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Carly Calabrese
Highly motivated entrepreneur that is open for freelance and remote only U.S. based writing/editing projects/positions for individuals, businesses, etc. (if you are an editor OR know of an editor that hires for this), please email me. Thank you! 🙏
Email me: [email protected]
Work Solutions (my business of 12 years that I founded)
Visit: worksolutionstoday.com (To specifically check out my latest news & updates such as a copy of my latest business newsletter [you know what you're presently reading 😊], visit: worksolutionstoday.com/blog)
Additionally, founder & manager of a Covid awareness & support blog visit: corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com
“Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game."--Babe Ruth
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