Polka Dot
Aug/070
Polka Dot
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Jessica Simpson Women's Leve Flat Average Rating:   |
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The sweet and sassy fusion in the Leve flat from Jessica Simpson will keep you in the height of fashion while keeping a low, comfortable profile. Its upper is covered in a fun print, and its sweet snub toe offers a ballet-inspired silhouette. |
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Youth Hello Kitty Polka Dot Rain Boots - Pink |
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Black & White Polka Dot Flat Frame Hinged Mini Wallet Sale Price: $8.99 |
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The newest rage! Flat mini-wallet in whimsical black and white polka dots. Hard frame protects contents, even if put in a pocket. Small enough for a purse, convenient enough so that you won't need one... |
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Olive n Figs Quilted Duffle Bag - Black & White Polka Dots Sale Price: $19.99 |
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Clear Umbrella with White Polka Dots and Ruffle Trim Automatic Push Button Stick Umbrella, Great Gift Idea List Price: $25.99 Sale Price: $17.95 Average Rating:  |
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Seamless Leggings With Woven Polka Dot Print |
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Seamless Leggings With Woven Polka Dot Print . |
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Not Rated Women's Cover Look Polka Dot Pump |
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This perky pump from Not Rated is sure to win you the Cover Look. The flirty silhouette features a polka-dotted print on its fabric upper, with glossy trim to spice it up. The sky-high heel and covered platform is sure to play up your curves in all the right places. |
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BabyLegs Green Polka Dot Leg Warmers List Price: $12.00 Sale Price: $4.99 Average Rating:  |
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"BabyLegs protect crawling babies' knees and keep little legs warm, especially the often exposed skin between the sock and the bottom of the pant or skirt." |
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Sugar Women's Flip Flap Solid/Summer Polka Dot Sandal Flat Average Rating:  |
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Flip-flop your sweet self up the beach, around the pool, or anywhere the weather is nice--then do it again! This set of foamy-soled sandals from Sugar will bring you twice the style, in one convenient little package. |
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Metro Mini DOTZ POLKA DOT Metropolitan Designer Wallet Hard Case / Credit Card Case (White) List Price: $5.99 Sale Price: $5.99 Average Rating:  |
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Polka Dotz Wallet White |
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Funky polka dot shoes size 5 |  |
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US $26.52 | 19m |
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Rockabilly White Polka Dot Vintage Sexy Wiggle Dress | |
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US $9.99 | 28m |
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MINI BURLESQUE RED POLKA DOT ROCKABILLY VINTAGE PROM 8 | |
1 Bid | US $23.40 | 34m |
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Rockabilly Red Polka Dot Vintage Sexy Wiggle Dress | |
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US $9.99 | 35m |
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CELEBRITY PINK GRAY POLKA DOT SLEEVELESS TOP SZ. L | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 36m |
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WOMEN'S POLKA DOT SHORTS OUTFIT-SZ 4 | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 42m |
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Rockabilly Green Polka Dot Vintage Sexy Wiggle Dress | |
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US $9.99 | 45m |
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Roxy Surf Aqua Polka Dot Bikini Bottom Swimwear: S | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 49m |
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The Veronicas (Lic)Polka Dot Shorts & Keyring(Sz8) BNWT | |
1 Bid | US $9.01 | 51m |
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VINTAGE SHIRT DRESS PINK & WHITE POLKA DOT SZ 12-14 HOT | |
0 Bid | US $10.81 | 52m |
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The Veronicas (Licensed) Melody Polka Dot Tee(Sz8) BNWT | |
0 Bid | US $10.81 | 53m |
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Rockabilly Black Polka Dot Vintage Sexy Wiggle Dress | |
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US $9.99 | 1h 1m |
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Lane Bryant Cacique Khaki Polka-dot Camisole Sz 18/20 | |
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US $16.99 | 1h 1m |
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Yellow polka dot Old Navy flats, only worn twice | |
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US $9.99 | 1h 3m |
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Vint Bowtie BOW CRAFT Black Red Polka Dot Silk 9 of 9 | |
1 Bid | US $4.95 | 1h 5m |
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Rockabilly Pink Polka Dot Burlesque Pencil Wiggle Dress | |
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US $9.99 | 1h 6m |
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BLUE WITH WHITE POLKA DOTS DRESS SIZE 20 | |
0 Bid | US $6.99 | 1h 12m |
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Vintage Red Polka Dot Party Dress Size Medium | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 1h 12m |
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Very cute GAP blue & white polka dot summer dress, XS | |
1 Bid | US $4.99 | 1h 13m |
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NWOT ~ 100% Polyester Scarf Blue Polka Dot 30" Square | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1h 13m |
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Hearts of Palm green and white polka dot capri pants | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1h 19m |
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RED 32 B SEAMLESS POLKA DOT FULL COVERAGE UNDERWRE BRA | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1h 22m |
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BLUE 32 B SEAMLESS POLKA DOT FULL COVERAGE UNDERWRE BRA | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1h 23m |
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PINK 32 B SEAMLESS POLKA DOT FULL COVERAGE UNDERWRE BRA | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1h 25m |
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PURPLE 32 B SEAMLESS POLKA DOT FULL COVER UNDERWRE BRA | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1h 26m |
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BEIGE 32 B SEAMLESS POLKA DOT FULL COVER UNDERWRE BRA | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1h 30m |
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The Veronicas (Lic)Polka Dot Shorts & Keyring(Sz9) BNWT | |
0 Bid | US $9.01 | 1h 33m |
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Vintage FABINI Straw Hat Fuzzy Polka-Dot Veil Gimbels | |
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US $38.50 | 1h 39m |
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TALBOTS SIZE 10 WHITE POLKA DOT SILK RED DRESS CAREER | |
1 Bid | US $12.99 | 1h 42m |
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6 Lacy-N-Sexy Smooth Perky Polka Dot Bras 32B 32 B #062 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1h 45m |
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pink small beach TOTE BAG white polka dots CANVAS new | |
3 Bids | US $5.50 | 1h 47m |
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MATERNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS SZ S (4/6) POLKA DOT CAPRIS NWT | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1h 48m |
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Brown Polka Dots Pettiskirt Party Pageant Tutu 1-3Yrs | |
0 Bid | US $6.99 | 1h 51m |
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Sexy&Cute Big Polka Dot Soft Sheer Pantyhose Tights BLK | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 1h 52m |
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JOJO PINK TOILE POLKA DOT BABY DRESS CLOTHES 6m 12m | |
0 Bid | US $14.99 | 1h 53m |
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Junior Women Nine West Pink Polka Dot Silk Sundress 6 | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 1h 54m |
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CAMILLA POLKA DOT SWEATER DRESS BOW BOUTIQUE 2T FALL 2 | |
6 Bids | US $8.50 | 2h |
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Girl 0 3 M CARTERS Pink Red POLKA DOT Outfit Reborn NWT | |
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US $7.99 | 2h 1m |
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Blue and White polka dot bathing suit swimsuit 3 3t EUC | |
2 Bids | US $1.04 | 2h 1m |
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NWT HYPNOTIK magenta black polka dot bubble dress sz S | |
0 Bid | US $6.50 | 2h 4m |
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CATO HANDBAG PURSE TOTE BAG POLKADOT PATENT LEATHER NWT | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 2h 5m |
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PINK BROWN POLKA DOT BABY GIRLS OUTFIT CLOTHES 3m 6m | |
0 Bid | US $14.99 | 2h 5m |
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NEW POLKA DOT DRESS BABY CLOTHES GIRL CLOTHING 3m 6m | |
0 Bid | US $14.99 | 2h 5m |
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Betty Rockabilly - Red Polka Dot Halter Dress - Size S | |
1 Bid | US $8.00 | 2h 9m |
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NWOT Gap Deauville Polka Dot Capri Leggings School 10 | |
9 Bids | US $11.29 | 2h 9m |
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Women's Maurices polk a dot Ballet Flat slippers size 8 | |
2 Bids | US $6.50 | 2h 11m |
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POLKA DOT BABY CLOTHES GIRLS DRESS KID CLOTHING 12m 18m | |
0 Bid | US $14.99 | 2h 11m |
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Gymboree polka dot bathing suit bikini 12 18 NWT | |
7 Bids | US $11.71 | 2h 13m |
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GYMBOREE Sweeter Than Chocolate Polka Dot Jacket 2 2T | |
7 Bids | US $12.50 | 2h 16m |
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Koret Soft Blue & White Polka Dot Skirt 16 NWOT | |
0 Bid | US $6.50 | 2h 17m |
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Acknowledging the Huge Polka Dotted Pink Elephants
When I was a girl, we had this huge polka dotted pink elephant that took residence directly in the middle of our living room. Now even though this elephant was annoying and affecting the view of each other, we never talked about it. It affected everyone in our home, but no one dared speak of it. Each of us, my brother, my sister, my dad, and myself arranged our lives around the pesky pachyderm. I am not sure why conversations about its presence were an unspoken taboo, but everyone knew that it was. Because of the shame that was brought on by this bothersome boarder, the members of our home rarely, if ever, invited anyone to our house, and when we did, we each had our own set of excuses to distract the visitor and to explain it away.
It has been a long time since I had thought about that elephant, almost 30 years. The memory of it was brought back to me by my interaction with a very young courageous girl of 13. My girlfriend's granddaughter, Brandey, was embarking on the acknowledgment of her own huge polka dotted pink elephant that was resides in her home. I was just her age when I too began to acknowledge my own elephant. I discovered that many other kids my age were experiencing the same thing. You see this taboo subject and huge obstacle that sat between all my family members was brought on by a disease that gripped the family - Alcoholism. My mother was an alcoholic.
Alcoholism is a disease. It is a disease that affects the entire family. Even though it affects everyone, no one talks about it; it was like a huge polka dotted pink elephant sitting right in the middle of our living room.
I remember how wonderful it felt, so many years ago, listening to other kids who revealed their own stories. In their experiences, I could see my own life. The shame, fear, desperation, and hopelessness were replaced with understanding, action, and hope. Finally I found a place where others not only had huge pink polka dotted elephants, but they were also willing to talk about them. This place of such enlightenment was called Alateen.
Alateen taught me that I was powerless over the elephant, the alcohol, and my mom's drinking. I couldn't make mom sober, but I could help myself. Her drinking wasn't my fault. I learned how to cope with my problems and build a life filled with hope.
A teenager who had a father that was an Alcoholic developed the program of "Alateen in 1957. The Alateen program is patterned after Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). AA has had great success with helping alcoholics obtain sobriety. Alanon was developed for spouses or family members of the alcoholic and. Alateen developed for the teenagers. All of these programs have helped many family members to understand their family disease. Since attending Alateen 30 years ago Pre-Alateen has also come into existence. The motto for all of these branches of AA is "It works for you if you work the program."
I found a local Alateen meeting for Brandey. There we both met Brittany, a most impressive young lady who shared her experiences with Brandey. I know the two of them had an instant rapport. How could they not, they were both the owners of huge polka dotted pink elephants. Brittany 13 and her younger brother 12 have both been "working the program" for 8 years.
I marveled at the grandmother who religiously took these kids to meetings. I don't know if anyone can possibly know the long-range effect that this can have on children. You see, when one becomes emotionally healthy, it opens your life to all possibilities. And, research has proven that children with alcoholic parents have a greater chance of becoming alcoholics themselves.
This mental health help and Alateen may save their lives' I believe it saved mine. So if you are a relative of a teen who may need help, please take the initiative to help in finding and driving these kids to meetings.
If you are not sure if there is an elephant in your home Alateen has put together a list of questions. It can be found at http://www.al-anon.org/questions.html. There is a similar list for those wondering if Alanon is for them.
Let me assure you there is hope. My mother has been sober for 30 years. What alcoholism robbed from us in my early years has been restored a hundred fold. She has grown into a woman that I not only admire, but also deeply respect!
If you would like to talk to someone about your huge polka dotted pink elephant you can find meetings in your area by searching your local Alanon web site located at http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/ Let me encourage you to keep trying the contact numbers. Don't give up, if one does not work encourage people to give you another, or go to the next on the list. You might also want to call the numbers in off-hours. Some people may only answer the phones before and after meetings, just before 7:30 p.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
If your elephant goes by another color or name, there are many different organizations that are helping individuals with all sorts of problems like; low self-esteem, gambling, sex addiction, drug addiction, and many others. All of these programs are patterned after AA, and have proven to be highly effective. Do a search on the Internet for the words recovery and your a word that resembles your addiction. Once again be persistent in calling and in seeking help.
All of the programs are free and many offer free literature. With a little work you not only will be able to recognize your huge polka dotted pink elephant, but you will soon be able to function better, feel healthier, and see your family members a little clearer in your life and from across the living room.
About the Author
Bridgette Mongeon is a sculptor, writer and public speaker. Her artwork and writings are featured on her, fine art website at www.creativesculpture.com. She is also the owner of the God's Word Collectible Christian Gifts and the host of the Inspirations/Generations Christian woman’s podcast, where three generations of Christian women share their thoughts about different issues and aspects of life. Give God’s Word as a gift, collect God’s Word in your heart. Copyright B. Mongeon 2009
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