An honorable person will not lie, cheat or steal even when the opportunity presents itself.
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MOTHERS' DAY is Sunday, May 12, 2013......The best gift you can give your mother is your time. Be sure to take a lot of pictures of her instead of letting Mom be the one to take the pictures. You will be so glad you did. Don't forget to have all the family members sign her copy of "A Year of Good Manners" by Margery Sinclair. The hand writings of family members will hold memories that last forever creating a wonderful family heirloom which becomes more valuable with each new entry.
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Civilized Society cannot exist without honorable, civilized, law abiding citizens who willingly hold themselves to a higher standard. May you always be treated with respect.
Please See below for current art shows by Jan Polk.
Good Manners are Empowering! This is the information that creates good self esteem, common sense, confidence and the ability to make good decisions on your own. Without honesty, nothing else matters. Armed with social graces, you will find you actually like yourself. Recent studies show that happy people succeed in life. It used to be thought that success makes you happy.
Jan Polk Original Artwork, Notecards, Prints and Publishing...... Made in America using images from Jan's original paintings.
Order your copy of "A Year of Good Manners" by Margery Sinclair and Jan Polk.$27.95
Begin using your treasured, family heirloom this week. This is a $400
value. If you took expensive workshops teaching dining manners and
other social graces, it still would not cover everything listed in this
beautiful, hard cover book. Good Manners are a Good Legacy.
*AYOGM may be used as a birthday book, a journal, or an etiquette tip reference book.
*One grandfather used it to journal everyday for the
first year of his newborn grandson's life. What a wonderful legacy this
will be to have his first year of life recorded in the handwriting of his grandfather along with family values from past generations. Children want to know who their parents are and they want to know their roots. There is no greater gift you can give a child.....a loving family who respects each other.
*Collect autographs of family members on their birthdays
and anniversaries and this book becomes a treasured family heirloom
which becomes more valuable with each new entry.
*HR Managers use this book as a way to empower your workforce. All employees will become equals on the same page as to what the company culture standards are. No longer will home training or lack of it be an issue. Three hundred-sixty five tips (365) are written for this generation used to 30 second sound bites. Not only will they discover sound business and social tips, they will also read a reason to use each tip. Good Manners are empowering!....and Good Manners are Good Business.
*High School students, college graduates, and first
job applicants with these skills will definitely be favored over those
who are lacking "social skills." These are the skills that all HR
Managers are looking for in a job candidate BEFORE they are hired.
*If you are a "helicopter parent" fighting your child's battles, you are handicapping your child. AYOGM will empower your child by giving him/her the skills necessary to make good decisions on their own, the ability to develop common sense, confidence and good self esteem.
*Buy AYOGM to give as a gift to your favorite teacher. Teachers can never have too many copies of AYOGM. They can give a copy to students who are not fortunate enough to be able to afford this most valuable information. None of us are born with social skills yet they are the common bonds of civilized people.
If you feel there is something you need to know regarding social graces, you will find it in "A Year of Good Manners" by Margery Sinclair and Jan Polk. There are 365 tips and 365 reasons to use these tips. When the reasons change, it is time for the rules to change.
Don't wait for someone to give this to you as a gift, treat yourself now. This is a book that belongs in every one's personal library.
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Jan Polk Note Cards are special notes for special
people.
These elegant fine art note cards and translucent envelopes show that
something unique is in the mail. $16.00/box of 6 blank cards/6 translucent envelopes.
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An
original plein air oil painting by Jan Polk adds color and energy to a room. Contact Jan at janpolk@janpolk.com to make arrangements for purchase.
I invite you to view some of my art work in person at the following shows:
Weekends, Sat. and Sun., May 11, 12, 18, and 19, 2013 Hours: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Free Admission
The Cincinnati Art Club presents its Spring Signature Members' Art Show. A stunning display of original paintings and sculpture.
The exhibit is open to the public on weekends at
The Wessel Gallery at the Cincinnati Art Club 1021 Parkside Place Mt. Adams (Cincinnati), OH 45202.
Join us for the Artists' Reception on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. We invite you to meet the artists, enjoy a casual evening of wine, hors D'oeuvres and beautiful fine art.
Jan Polk is one of the many Cincinnati Art Club Members exhibiting under the Signature Member Banner having met the historical standards of excellence established by our founding members in 1880.
Jan Polk is an Exhibiting Member year round at the
Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach (formerly Orange Beach Art Center) 29589 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL 36561 www.orangebeachartcenter.com Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm. Saturday
"Home Away From Home" (c) 2009 Jan Polk Image: 9" x 12" oil on panel This painting won first place at the Orange Beach Art Center's Members Spring Show 2009.
Good Manners are Empowering! This is the information that creates good self esteem, common sense, confidence and the ability to make good decisions on your own. Without honesty, nothing else matters. Armed with social graces, you will find you actually like yourself. Recent studies show that happy people succeed in life. It used to be thought that success makes you happy.
