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Oceanfront with Exceptional Views
About the property
- House1000 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps4
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay7 nights
House, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 4)
At the edge of the ocean just 25 feet from the water sits "The Glenmere Ocean House." This one floor, two bedroom house is the perfect secluded vacation home. Tides rise and fall ten feet so things are always changing. Lobster boats, kayaks and sailboats pass by. The feeling of spaciousness toward the ocean is enhanced by a rocky beach 1000 feet long next door that angles away from the house.
Everything is provided. Full kitchen, all linens, washer and dryer, everything you need to walk in and start enjoying the beautiful views, incredible sunsets, a fireplace, large deck and screened porch. Easy launch from the beach if you have your own kayak. Or, consider visiting our friends at Port Clyde Kayaks where you can rent one for a day, or arrange a guided paddling tour around the harbor or out to the famous Marshall Point Lighthouse and the inner islands. There is Wi-Fi high speed Internet Access.
Please keep reading but to proceed with a reservation, use "Ask Owner a Question" or if you use "Request to Book," please add a message because all bookings require communicating with us before anything is final.
Our place is very quiet. Perfect for relaxing and reading but also a perfect 'jumping off' point for visits to places like Rockland (20 minutes) for unique shops, restaurants, and summer festivals, or Camden (40 min) for Windjammer sailing and an iconic Maine town--a river runs under it and into the harbor, or Boothbay Harbor (1.5 hours) for a Whale Watch or further 'down east' to Bar Harbor (2.5-3 hours) for famous Acadia Nat'l Park and whale watch boats there too. Close to home at Port Clyde, 1 mile away, take the boat to Monhegan Island, or a puffin/nature cruise or a lighthouse tour/cruise.
Our ocean waterfront is Muscongus Bay as it meets the Atlantic Ocean. Sometimes we have crashing waves but usually it is quieter than bold ocean frontage. Look on this page for the link to our video.
We have our own highly admired web page for the house. To see it search glenmerehouse and to help you find us, we pay VRBO/Homeaway for this listing. They have their procedures and they charge you a "Service Fee" but you are renting from us, not from them, and we are always available for questions or help. We have been renting for more than 20 years and as owners, not lodging professionals, we just might miss the 24 hour promise they give you but if they take you away from us, check back.
Thank you for your interest in our place.
Keywords: Single Floor, 2 BR home
- Response rate:
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- Response time:
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- Speaks:
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- Calendar last updated:
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About Mary
We have rented many weeks each year for almost 25 years and some of our guests have returned as many as twelve years in a row. We enjoy it ourselves more and more in retirement but it is still available for a few weeks each season.
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Washer & Dryer
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- Bedroom 11 king
- Bedroom 22 twin/ single
- King size beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (2)
- 1 Bathroom
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower
Location Type
- Beach View
- Oceanfront30 ft. from the water
- Guests provide their own meals
- Telephone
- Linens Provided
- Washing MachineWasher & Dryer installed for 2014
- Fireplace
- Towels Provided
- Broadband AccessVia Wi-Fi
- Wireless InternetVia Cable Internet
- Parking Off Street
- Wood Fireplace
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Microwave
- Cooking UtensilsIncludes huge, new lobster steaming pot
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Dishes & UtensilsVery well equipped
- KitchenAll electric. New large refrigerator.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 4 people
- Television36 inch flatscreen
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- CD Player
- DVD PlayerBlu Ray capable
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- sight seeing
- boating
- wildlife viewing
Sports & Adventure Activities
- swimming
- fishing
- kayaking
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Maine Vacation Rental
My family totally enjoyed staying at the Glenmere House. It was clean, well maintained, and offered all the conveniences of home. While secluded, groceries and other supplies were 30 minutes away tops. We enjoyed watching the lobster boats work from the seaside porch. The owners were pleasant and easy to work with.
Best location ever
My husband and I just returned from the most relaxing week in Maine we had ever had. Glenmere Ocean House isn't fancy but everything you will need is there and the views and quiet can't be beat. It is way off the beaten path but if that is what you are looking for, this is perfect.
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A Great Vacation
My wife and I rented this cottage in August of 2013: we found the owners easy to deal with - straightforward, accurate, and prompt. We also found the website description to be complete and accurate. The information sent us made cottage easy to find and access.
The water supply was good, the parking convenient and private. The cottage was clean and well-kept, the linens provided were clean and altogether adequate. Many rentals don't provide linens and pillows, so this was a real convenience. The views from the deck, screened porch, and living room were every bit as good as shown on the website.
We had wonderful weather and greatly enjoyed just sitting on the deck and watching the tides, the sunsets, and the occasional lobster boat or sailboat go by. We were able to gather perfectly good mussels (check for red tide with the Maine Department of Marine Resources!) within 50 feet or so of the cottage.
The kitchen and equipment were good, the lobster pot was the nicest I've seen for 2-4 lobsters. (Soft-shells, the only way to go, were $3.49/lb. at Mosquito Lobster Co., 5 minutes away in Port Clyde - a trip I made frequently) Our only complaint was that we could have used a couple of extra lobster picks and nut crackers - but that didn't seem to slow us down much.
Although the cottage provides quiet and privacy, the short distance to Port Clyde and Tenant's Harbor enabled shopping, dining, etc. For example, we really enjoyed the lighthouse tour on the Laura B. out of Port Clyde,
All in all, we had a lovely time, and look forward to repeating it.


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With electronics components getting ever smaller, quantum technology presents new opportunities for miniaturisation. German researchers are currently developing a quantum sensor that will be able to measure the tiny magnetic fields of the next generation of hard discs.
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This combined nitrogen-vacancy centre acts as the actual sensor, emitting light when it is exposed to a laser and microwaves. If there is a magnet nearby, it will vary in its light emission. Experts call this electron spin resonance spectroscopy.
Not only can this technique detect magnetic fields with nanometre accuracy, it can determine their force as well, opening up an extraordinary range of applications. For instance, the tiny diamond tips can be used to monitor hard drive quality. These data storage devices are tightly packed and there are always tiny errors. The quantum sensor can identify defective data segments so that they are excluded from the disc reading and writing process. This reduces the defect rate, which is soaring as miniaturisation continues apace, and cuts down on production costs.
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The happiest people in the world are not those who have no problems,
but those who learn to live with things that are less than perfect.
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Front doors won't stay shut when it's cold outside.
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SOURCE: 2003 Explorer door ajar light stay on when all doors are closed
I had this problem on my 2003 explorer and took WD40 and gave the lock mechanism a good dose where it meets the clasp on the door jam. Then open and close the doors a couple of times to get them working. They get gummed up and sometimes have a tendency to stick.
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I had the same problem and I finally found the solution after taking the panels from the inside of the door. Ford makes these vehicles with plastic clips to hold the bar that releases the latch and after so much repetitive usage of them they break. so most likely you will need to go to a ford dealership to get these clips which are stupidly priced at $3.00 a piece. All you need to do is take out the old pieces and put in the new and they'll most likely last you for another 10 yrs. but that's not a guaranteed fix from Ford.
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SOURCE: 1997 buick park ave 4 door right front door handle
Order the exterior door handle AND the clip that attaches the rod to the exterior handle from your local dealership ( any part in the salvage yard will have at least as much wear as the one U are replacing ) Also order a can of touch up paint matching your car. After you have the parts and have painted the new exterior handle, roll down the window and remove the interior door panel. ( instructions have been posted at 'replace door lock buttom' ) Two nuts, one on each side, hold the broken handle in place and must be removed ( DON'T loose them ). Loosen the rod from the clip at the top to allow a bit more room, But take note on the way it is attached ( you will need to reattach the rod to new handle ) To install new mechanism put the new clip on the rod, carefully place the gasket and the new handle in place and install nuts to secure. Test the door handle and make sure it works. Reinstall interior door panel.
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On the inside trim, you can remove screws that are by the door handle, arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to get it off the window ledge. Pull back the weather seal and you'll be able to get to everything. Either the bolts holding the outer handle on has broken or fallen out, or the handle anchor (plastic) has broken
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check the door handle in side door panel there is a rod that goes into the door handle that might have fallen out of it or more likely broken the door handles at a junk yard are about 5 dollars if you take off make sure it function that none of the teeth of the handle are broken and and make sure you have the right or left door handle it will be marked on inside of interior door handle . this handle slides forward towards the front of vehicle for removal then turn to remove rod from handle.
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I was going to call this post 'Brilliant!', but, no.
Plenty of sites have sprung up to protest or ridicule the concept of ID cards. Easily lost, easily copied, hugely expensive if official, and linked to a Government system already known for its loopholes (such as listing more live National Insurance numbers than people of working age).
This one, 'SocialScrutiny.org, is a doozy. I love it.
If you have EVER filled in a claim form for anything, you simply have to see these:
The National ID Card Application form - About You
Its predecessor, the claim form for surveillance benefit.
Please read the questions very carefully. This might be a parallel universe, but only just!
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Home Run King Barry Bonds Found Guilty of Obstruction
After nearly eight years, a verdict was reached in the steroids trial of Barry Bonds and it was... obstruction of justice. A jury found that in 2003, Bonds lied to a grand jury about using steroids, but they failed to reach a verdict on three other counts leveled against the baseball Hall of Famer. As ESPN's Jason Stark quipped, 'So let's get this straight. The only thing we've learned about Barry Bonds is that he was evasive? The government could have assembled a panel of distinguished baseball writers to convict him on that charge like 15 years ago.'
The trial cost taxpayers around $6 million.
The Atlantic interviewed Victor Conte, the mastermind behind the BALCO scandal that distributed steroids to professional sports players, and posed a relevant, interesting question. "I did bad things. I deserved to be punished. And I was. But at what point do you realize there are better uses of federal taxpayer dollars? Is it worth it? At the end of the day, what did they really get?"
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The guys are making the long drive home Andy is sleeping in the back seat. With every mile away from his home town Gervais relaxes more and more.
"You look a million times better." Blue says looking over at Gervais.
"I feel it. I know there's things still to deal with but its just a case of waiting really, nothing I need to actively do. I feel like with the funeral done I'm allowed to move on now and I can focus on us." Gervais says.
"I'm excited to get home I'll be honest. I want to show you everything. If I'm too full on or making you do too much just tell me." Blue says.
"I won't need to, you always know. I've been thinking that I won't really need much of my mom's money or my dads' when it comes, given I have enough for college." Gervais says.
"You'll have it to buy somewhere to live when you graduate. Or take time off and travel. Or grad school. You don't need to decide now." Blue says.
"I was thinking it's a good chunk of my share towards our vineyard." Gervais says.
"I'd never let you do that, what if it failed?" Blue asks.
"Then we'd have tried and we'd have each other and live on my salary while you found a job like normal people." Gervais says.
"Sounds like you've been doing a lot of dreaming." Blue says.
"Planning." Gervais counters.
"Can we get through college first?" Blue asks.
"I'm just saying that our dreams are a little closer to reality that's all." Gervais says.
Andy smiles to himself in the backseat. They've all been so worried about Gervais but he's going to be okay if he's making cute plans already.
George and Spence are also in the car.
"Maybe we'll find you someone at camp. I'll happily be your wing man with the prettiest boys and girls." Spence says.
"Boys, just boys." George says.
"Really? You're sure?" Spence asks.
"I had sex. I told my parent too and they were happy, no drama at all." George says.
"When, who, what? And yay for being out drama free, feels good right?" Spence asks.
"So good." George says skipping the first part.
"Come on spill." Spence laughs.
"With Gervais and Blue on Friday. It felt right you know, making Gervais feel good after his bad news and I was drunk and feeling brave and didn't want to end freshman year a virgin." George says.
"Was Blue all you'd dreamed?" Spence asks fascinated.
"He's everything, everything. I don't know how I go about getting over him. On one hand I feel like I shouldn't have done it because he's so much to me and he's not ever going to be mine. But I really don't regret it." George says.
"I'm glad. Do you want a boyfriend?" Spence asks.
"Yeah, I do. Especially as Jesse and Elliot are still going strong, I'll be the creepy fifth wheel next semester." George sighs.
"Ah we all love you George and won't think you're creepy unless you are listening outside the door to Gervais and Blue." Spence laughs.
Andy, Blue and Gervais stop for dinner after a few hours and then take turns and drive right through the night to get home.
"It's beautiful" Gervais says shaking himself off as he gets out the car and takes everything in.
Roe and Katelyn come running out the house to hug Andy and swift introductions are made. They unpack and shower while Roe cooks breakfast. Momma and Cheryl took a room for the night so will be back later.
"Oh wow, thanks for breakfast. Did you stay over waiting?" Blue asks.
"We got here an hour ago to do the chickens and goats, I made Roe get up, I couldn't wait." Katelyn says.
"To see me or the new clothes?" Andy asks.
"Good job we came here and not to your place." Blue laughs.
"I'd forgotten the clothes." Katelyn laughs. She's delighted with all her packages but looks puzzled about the volume of nail stuff.
"We thought you could earn a few bucks doing manicures." Blue says.
"Cool, that could be so much fun." Katelyn says.
"We thought maybe Mom could do some beauty appointments here, when she's better." Andy says tentatively.
"We need to talk about a few things when Clara gets back." Roe says.
"Is there more drama to come?" Gervais asks.
"Options to discuss more than drama." Roe says.
"Thanks for giving us a welcome home but I think I need to sleep for a bit." Blue says suddenly feeling exhausted.
"Lets leave these two to rest and go back to ours show me what you've done with the place before I crash." Andy says.
"My room is so cool you have to see it." Katelyn says immediately all excited again.
"That sounds good." Andy says.
"Thanks for all my clothes and things." Katelyn says shyly to Blue and Gervais.
"You deserve it." Gervais says and Katelyn beams and runs ahead to the car.
"She's a different girl." Blue says to Roe.
"She's a joy. A real joy. I make sure she knows moving somewhere bigger is an option but she's so happy here. She has a lovely group of friends, does well in school and is helpful at home. I worry she's a stepford teen, until I open her dump of a closet." Roe laughs.
"We'll call when momma is back. I'd love to cook dinner for you all tonight." Blue says.
"I'm in." Andy says.
"Nice to meet you. See you tonight." Gervais says and they wave goodbye.
"Want to nap?" Blue asks.
"I want to snuggle with you." Gervais admits.
"I think nap and then a nice long walk to get proper fresh air in our lungs." Blue says.
"That sounds nice. It really is beautiful here, I can see why you got so agitated at school." Gervais says.
"You are going to heal and be okay. You'll be better than okay." Blue says holding Gervais close in his bed
"I know. Having people show they care is amazing, I never had that before, not from people not paid to do it anyway and its not like I'll notice much change is it." Gervais says.
"I guess not." Blue says.
"My life won't change, actually I'll have less disappointment, no longer will I be upset that he doesn't want me home for thanksgiving or lets me down last minute. I won't spend graduation waiting to see if he comes." Gervais says.
"Is that what happened in high school?" Blue asks.
"No, Kindergarten, I never went to one after that." Gervais says.
"We didn't have any at all. We have a celebration of each student in the senior class which can be any kind of event. Its pretty nice and no boring speeches." Blue says.
"What did you do?" Gervais asks.
"I catered a tea for before a concert one of the girls in my class gave. It was low key and pretty cool, I got to thank everyone who helped me on my way." Blue says.
"Doesn't sound like you were celebrated." Gervais says.
"Pictures of me were put up and a list of achievements." Blue says.
"I wanna see the pictures." Gervais says.
"You will." Blue says feeling happy that Gervais is okay, going to be okay.
"Now?" Gervais asks.
"Are you not sleepy?" Blue asks.
"Yes but I am happy having a couple of lazy hours, I don't need to sleep just recharge." Gervais says.
"Okay but I can't guarantee I'll stay awake." Blue says.
"That's okay, you look cute when you're sleeping." Gervais says.
Blue kisses his ear and pops out of bed to get the album.
"You were so cute." Gervais says flipping through the pages.
Blue snuggles close and tells the story behind the pictures and Gervais absorbs it all, Blue's history becoming his history.
George and Spence spent the night at George's house before setting off to camp together.
Spence and George soon get to the camp and are happy they've been assigned the same cabin, they share a room off the side of the dorm for 6 boys. They have a few days training before the kids arrive.
They are shocked when they get to the first meeting and see Dylan there.
"Holy bung nubits." George says.
"What?" Spence laughs.
"I'm trying not to curse." George says.
"Ahh yes, holy sock puppets what is he doing here?" Spence asks.
"Sock puppets? Really?" George asks.
"Hey Dylan, surprised to see you here." Spence says.
"Hey Spence, George. Yeah I was due to go with John but his family surprised him with a trip to Asia, without me. We're done, I mean I suggested I go out and meet him part way but it was a firm no from John. So we're done. I put my profile up and a couple of places bid for me, this was the closest to home. I had no idea it was where you two are." Dylan says.
"Wow I think that's the most you've said to us without being nasty." George says.
"George meant to say sorry about your break up." Spence says.
"Not really, Dylan was vile to Blue and didn't deserve someone as good as John." George says.
"That is true. I have been awful. And if Blue truly is who he says he is then I've been even worse. I brought the pictures with me, campers love seeing what their counsellors looked like when they were at camp. I'll show you later." Dylan says.
"He really is who he says he is. Andy and Gervais are at his place for the summer. Gervais is working with kids at a yoga retreat and Andy and Blue will be doing handiwork, all of it voluntary. They'll work shifts in a community café and bake vegan cakes to sell there. Its some olde world utopia without the religion." Spence says wishing he was with them for a minute.
"Well I swear I will give him an apology when we get back to school. I know he was never really after John after seeing him with Gervais. He still bugs me but I accept I went too far. Not as far as Miles or Emilie though, I did not see those two reuniting like that." Dylan says and George relaxes, away from school it seems Dylan will be pretty human.
"So glad I never have to speak to them again. Miles seemed pretty controlling with Jesse and I just can't see how he and Emilie ever fit together." George says.
"Miles is different with girls than with guys, its weird." Dylan says.
"Uh pot kettle." Spence laughs.
"True, true but I was closeted and a dick. Miles is out." Dylan says.
"Whats your area here?" Spence asks.
"Outdoor pursuits, climbing, abseiling, zip lines, probably archery day to day. I guess its nerd squad for George and you're doing what Spence? No gymnastics or wrestling here?" Dylan asks.
"Tennis, softball, whatever sports they offer and yes gymnastics, there is a facility here but it's not open to the general camp population, gymnasts come up with their squads and train half the day and join in the other half. Some of them are giving me a shot but not all. Who are you rooming with?" Spence asks Dylan.
"No sign of them yet." Dylan says.
"So I guess we better make friends fast." George says.
"I never had an issue with you George." Dylan says.
"Is this a truce?" Spence asks.
"As long as he stays nice." George says.
"Cool. I thought I was going to have to go back to being Dylan the charmer and it is exhausting being him." Dylan says.
"The girls loved and hated him." Spence says. "As you know it was all a game. But I'm not him, thanks to you I'm happy in my skin now." Dylan says acknowledging all the help Spence and Andy had given.
The session kicks off and the guys are thrown into getting to know you activities and safety training.
Gervais watches Blue sleep for a little while. He feels even more connected to Blue up here, being in his house, walking through his garden and seeing his room all of it fits Blue perfectly and he can see how he is the man he is. He slips out of bed and looks at the pictures again, it seems Blue was popular but didn't have any truly close friends. Gervais wonders how much that is due to his Momma being so powerful in the community, owning so much land and being the landlord to so many. Or maybe it was because he was closeted, maybe everyone sensed they weren't that close to Blue. Gervais looks back at his sleeping boyfriend and smiles again. They wasted so much time this year, if Gervais had known just how loyal Blue could be maybe he's have let him in sooner. He can't wait to be in this bed every night, Gervais feels more at home here than he ever has anywhere. Gervais looks around Blue's room some more, not snooping exactly just getting a better feel of who Blue was before they met. The bookshelves are filled with books on plants, farming and cookbooks, he has hardly any fiction. Gervais comes across a folder filled with artwork. Blue has never mentioned being in to art at all. "Sorry I'm not being a good host." Blue says opening his eyes. "I'm not a guest. Not really. You have me a chance to spy." Gervais smiles. "Want to go for a walk? Let me show you my favorite places?" Blue asks. "Yes, you can show me the trees and plants in your beautiful drawings. Why did you never mention your art?" Gervais asks. "It was just a school project. Art is not my thing." Blue says. "So just another talent you have, no big deal." Gervais says sarcastically. "Ive no passion for it and it shows." Blue says. "I love the pictures, I'd love to have one." Gervais says. "Mr no pictures on the wall ever?" Blue asks. "Shows how much I love them. Maybe you don't have a passion for drawing but you do for nature. Lets go see some." Gervais says pulling Blue out of bed. Blue shows Gervais round the property, explaining what chores they'll need to cover over the summer and introducing him to the animals. "I get to have Blue's famous fresh eggs at last." Gervais says. "You had some for breakfast, I just didn't cook them." Blue says. "I want you to cook for me. I love you taking care of me. Its stupid that some of my favorite memories are when I was sick and how you've taken care of me recently." Gervais says. "When you were sick was so nice, not you being sick but it felt like you were all mine and wanted to be." Blue says. "Now you are all mine." Gervais says and takes Blue's hand. Blue walks them up through the woods pointing out some of his favorite spots and they stop at a lookout he loves and sir down. "You seem so relaxed babe." Blue says kissing Gervais lightly. "I am. Baby stop stressing about me. I am okay. Sure I'm still a little sad but mostly I'm really happy to be here with you. I love it here." Gervais says. "You might get tired of the lack of cell service and everyone knowing your business. But then you can walk up here with me and we can be just us." Blue says. "I don't know if I should be looking at you or the view." Gervais says. "I like the view of you best. My cutie Gervais." Blue says hugging his boyfriend and kissing him all over his face and neck. They sit for a while just enjoying being together and the quiet. After a busy time they both appreciate the rest. That afternoon Clara, Cheryl and Ocean arrive after taking the journey slowly. Ocean runs up to the house, a total ball of energy and barrels into Blue demanding he takes him swimming.
"Is that okay? I guess he's been cooped up a while. Are you staying with us tonight?" Blue asks.
"Yes you can take him to the lake but he has to do as you tell him and not swim off. We'll be staying at the retreat we were just dropping your momma off first." Cheryl says hugging Blue.
"We'll drop him off after and show Gervais round." Blue says.
"And me." Andy says jogging up.
"Sure. Are you sure its okay?" Blue asks.
"I shouldn't reward him when he behaves like that but it was a long journey and it gives me time to settle in and unpack." Cheryl says.
"Are his swimming things easy to get to?" Blue asks.
"I have it all ready." Ocean says coming back with his little backpack and a giant towel on his head.
"We need to unpack the car and then get our things. Why don't you go and visit the chickens." Blue says.
"Okay." Ocean shouts running off.
"How are you doing Gervais?" Cheryl asks.
"It is so beautiful up here. We're just back from a walk and it was so quiet and lovely. It is the perfect place to recharge." Gervais says dodging the question.
"Nothing better." Clara says.
"I'm so glad you and Blue invited me. I really needed this without knowing it. Just like when Blue got me to try yoga. I'm letting my anger go already." Gervais says surprised at how much he's opening up.
"This is your home now, just as it is for Andy and Blue. I need you to understand there will always be a place for you in this community, even if you and Blue part ways." Clara says.
"You and Robin's parents are all so amazing and generous to me." Gervais says.
"You've been my son's anchor this year, even when you weren't talking you gave him focus that was pure. He's found it hard to be away from here, away from me and you made it easier for him. I'll always be grateful." Clara says hugging Gervais as Blue brings in the last of the packages from the car.


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Skip to comments.Marijuana Emerges as Issue That Blurs Conservative, Liberal Lines
Posted on 04/07/2014 6:07:55 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
The debate over legalizing marijuana for medical and even recreational purposes is blurring conservative and liberal lines.
With polls showing a slight majority of Americans now supporting the legalization of the drug, especially younger voters, and billionaire campaign financiers such as George Soros funding the pro-pot movement, a number of candidates are finding themselves at odds with their own party's positions.
Ari Fleischer, a White House press secretary for President George W. Bush, called marijuana "a sleeper issue," in the upcoming campaign and noted its trickiness, telling The Wall Street Journal, "All of a sudden the ground is shifting, and it's uncomfortable and complicated. Marijuana has become an issue that candidates have got to pay attention to."
Attention is on Maryland, where the state House of Delegates voted April 5 to decriminalize possession of small amounts of pot. That leaves Democratic Gov. Martin O'Malley, the onetime tough-on-crime mayor of Baltimore, with a difficult decision.
O'Malley has said he is "not much in favor" of legalizing marijuana for recreational use, and called the drug "a gateway to even more harmful behavior," according to The Washington Post.
O'Malley is not alone in bucking the push by Democratic activists to follow the leads of Colorado and Washington in approving recreational marijuana use.
According to The New York Times, California Gov. Jerry Brown has said his state "ought to kind of watch and see how things go in Colorado" before approving a similar measure. Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy, meanwhile, said of his state: "Quite frankly, I dont think we are ready, or want to go down that road."
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If legalizing pot is the only reason someone will vote for one that doesn't say much about the pro-pot legalization advocates.
So when the Democrat platform includes pot legalization along with big govt goodies and free stuff that says to me the pro-pot advocates don't want Constitutional based govt.
I am completely in favor of legalizing pot.
The people who want to smoke it are smoking it NOW.
Some of us would rather put up with legal dope smokers than the steady erosion of out rights.
You mean they might become politicians?
This does not blur lines but clarifies them.
It splits Libertarians from Conservatives and joins them with Liberals.
And it splits populist conservative Democrats from Mainstream Democrats.
It maybe that in several states regular Republicans and populist conservative Democrats are no longer a majority.
Marijuana destroys people as any other drug. The very liberals who advocate it want no smoking for cigarettes. Have you ever smelled marijuana? A neighbor of mine has used it from time to time and stinks ups the area. Marijuana stops your ability to focus. You mind wanders. In short you become a pothead, the perfect democrat voter.
Ask yourself why George Soros is buying off politicians to get marijuana legalized?
She was probably 70. In a supermarket, buying groceries. She positively REEKED of the weed. And the cashier had a terrible time with her: very confused. Had a hard time understanding how wallets worked. Hard time understanding how to put change in her pocket. A few minutes later, I saw her in the parking lot. I'm pretty sure she couldn't find her car.
I made sure I exited the lot quickly, before she put herself on the road.
It's liberal, there are no lines being blurred
If pro life is the only issue that someone will or wont vote for someone, what does that say about the movement?
Single issue voters are idiots. They are the lowest form of low information voter. They come in all different brands and don't necessarily reflect their cause.
So marihuana (schedule 1) is a gateway drug to the use of more harmful drugs like cocaine and heroin (schedule 2) which can be prescribed.
That doesn't add up.
But seriously, I would rather put up with the repeal of prohibition than the continued ramping up of militarizing local police and strengthening the infrastructure of the police state.
If pro life is the only issue that someone will or wont vote for someone, what does that say about the movement?
Single issue voters are idiots. They are the lowest form of low information voter. They come in all different brands and dont necessarily reflect their cause.
Know what I was gonna disagree about the pro-life part but upon further thought you're right, single issue voters are idiots.
There's no "blur." It's liberal and goes against the very meaning of the word, conservative.
This nation never learned its lesson from alcohol prohibition. Marijuana was "legal" for much of the country's history. "Freedom" is often a very messy thing. It is better to be a free people than a chained peasantry. Smoke "pot", if you wish. Indeed, shoot your veins full of heroin, snort coke, smoke crack. But, do it in the privacy of your own home. Have an insurance policy that will pay for the removal of your lifeless carcass if and when you die from the results of your free choices. In time, those who partake will die off and those who looked on to see what would happen to the partakers will decide to shun the stuff. The gene pool will be cleansed and freedom will be codified.
"Single issue voters are idiots."
Suppose the single issue were more or less government control of [fill in the blank].
Or repealing/amending any part of the Bill of Rights.
Or legalizing pedophilia.
Or increasing taxes by 25%.
Or institutionalizing Common Core.
And the list could go on.
Single issue voters are still as stupid as the political folks pushing for evil laws and policies. The scare tactic of provoking votes with panic and hysteria is the most common political and marketing tactic in use by stoned political/regulator folks now. The wise will notice that the money for doing any kind of wrong is about to dry up. Moral bankruptcy and its consequences are nothing new, but stupid people are a little shy of honest perspectives of history, too.
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After a good night of rest, we are ready for a great day. We are off to Disney's Hollywood Studios. The weatherman says we have an 80% chance of rain today. Yes, we will get wet! That's ok. It is bound to happen when in Florida.
Despite the showers, it shouldn't slow us down too much.


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This came out today. It's definitely worth watching and pondering.
I've always loved and appreciated Dr. Moore. His comments here are worthy of extended consideration despite the traditions we've all lived with over our lifetimes.
Most of us are products of public schools. We think we turned out alright. But, things have changed over the past years and are not how we and our parents experienced them.
PLEASE take 5 minutes to educate yourselves a bit on what some of these great thinkers of our times are saying.


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verb 1. established in 2008, a belief and practice of sharing life's everyday moments with family and friends.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Life in pictures
5 comments:
- callred said...
So glad to see all the pictures of what you have been up to. Thanks for sharing and everyone looks great! The kids are getting so big and are so cute too. I agree with the tres leche cake is to die for. We had that on our last mission in the Dominican and now in Mexico we have had it with cajeta which is a carmelized milk- yum!
- December 5, 2010 at 11:29 PM
- Janene said...
I loved seeing all your pictures Beth! Thanks for posting! I have to agree with mom...you all look great, and your kids are growing so much!
- December 6, 2010 at 11:44 PM
- Burt Family said...
It was great getting to see what you have been up to! I tried to call you for your birthday but now I know why I never reached you :) Better luck next time I guess right?
- December 7, 2010 at 11:05 AM
I enjoyed all those photos, and seeing a few familiar faces! I was reminded of the amazing time we had on St. Kitts. Amye G.
- December 8, 2010 at 12:57 AM
- Abby said...
How fun!
And I'm really liking this idea of eating sandwiches at church!
- December 11, 2010 at 1:16 AM


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Friday, March 23, 2012
Free Amigurumi Duckie Pattern
Amigurumi Duck
Materials used:
Lily Sugar and Cream Cotton Yarn
G crochet hook
2 safety eyes
polyfill for stuffing
6 sc in a magic ring
2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
1 sc, sc inc in next sc repeat around (18 sc)
sc around (18 sc) for 4 rows
sc inc in the first 9 sc, sc in last 9 sc (27 sc)
sc in first 6 sc, sc inc in next 6 sc, sc in last 15 sc (33 sc)
sc around (33 sc) for 3 rows
sc in first 9 sc, do 3 sc dec, sc in last 18 sc (30 sc)
sc in four sc, sc dec repeat around (25 sc)
sc in 3 sc, sc dec repeat around (20 sc)
sc in one sc, sc dec repeat around, end with 2 sc (14 sc)
Position eyes and attach
dec around to close leave long tail.
I used tail to close and then to shape bottom so duck would stand even. Pull the yarn up through the back of the duck and back down to pull in bottom. Repeat on other side of duck.
6 sc in a magic ring
1 sc, sc inc in next sc repeat around (9 sc)
sc around (9 sc)
slip stitch into next sc and leave long tail for sewing
smash down and sew to body in a curved upside down "u" shape between rows 5 and 6.
SPANISH version is here.
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Monday, March 19, 2012
Ninja GIVEAWAY!!!!!
It's time for a NINJA GIVEAWAY! NINJA! NINJA!
If you would like to win one of my amigurumi ninjas, please visit my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AmigurumiFriends. To be eligible, you must 1) "like" Amigurumi Friends, and 2) post a message under the ninja photo to let me know you would like to enter the drawing. The deadline is March 31, 2012.
You will receive the smaller ninja which is approx 5 1/2 inches tall and 2 1/2 inches wide. I will ship it to the winner free!
Also, you will get an additional entry for each friend that you get to "like" Amigurumi Friends. Just let me know who you have referred. Please make sure that they "like" Amigurumi Friends and enter a comment under the photo.
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I recently had the pleasure of working with Diana Brandt of Diana Brandt Photography in Central Park. Check out more from this international artist here.
Category: Dance Life
An evening of dance and poetry
Poetic Theatre Productions Poetic Licensee Presents: Love and War welcomes the vulnerability of love and the war love brings to the surface. Infused with dance and poetry, Love and War pushes boundaries and asks all the hard questions we keep tucked away, leaving us exposed and eventually free.
Produced and Choreographed by the lovely Keomi Tarver, this show is one not to miss. I am so excited to be a part of this production with dance and vocalization.
Come out, be moved.
Get your tickets for this Cabaret Series here
A Little Motivation
Sometimes we get lost in what we should be or should achieve and forget who we are in the present moment.
We are creative,
We are warriors,
We pick ourselves up and keep trying
We don't give up on our dreams
Stay motivated
We don't give up on ourselves
This is my life
There are times in life where you encounter a transformative experience; those times are rare and sometimes you don't realize until later the extent of their impact. My latest encounter occurred two weeks, at a summer dance intensive called ArchCore40, 2013. It was school on how to get your life together if you really want to make commercial and/or concert dance your career. If only I could experience that week again… and again. It is no exaggeration to say you experienced EVERYTHING a working dancer experiences or you got to talk to people who are making waves in all areas of dance life- therapists, agents, choreographers, videographers and photographers. Being around that creative energy not only helped me go to a very vulnerable place in my own choreography, which I presented in the showcase, but also helped me realize that art reflects life, life reflects art and art is my life.
After the intensive, I feel prepared to whole heartedly dive into dance and all of its possibilities. Since starting dance training in high school (yes, I did do baby ballet when I was three, but that does not count), I have always had to prove myself; prove that it was worth taking a risk on an inexperienced dancer, prove that I can do more than social dances and be strong yet graceful, prove that I have the confidence to captivate an audience. So I was no stranger to stepping into another situation where I had to prove how bad I want to dance. When you dream dance, eat, sleep and breathe movement, you know you were meant to move.
My relationship with dance during my high school and undergrad education did not include summers spent on dance retreats and intensives, taking class, going to workshops, exploring movement, and communing with creative individuals. For the most part they were spent in labs and hospitals to gain valuable experience to use toward my degree in Neuroscience and Behavior and future goal to be a Physical Therapist. For quite some time I was afraid to claim dance as my job, my career, for its lack of practicality or simply because I thought I should use my undergrad degree as more than just a conversation starter. I feared that not working toward an impressive set of letters after my name would mean a waste of four years and a whole lot of money. But college is more than the degree you earn, it's the individual you become and the preparation you do for the road ahead. This has been quite a winding road, with some pit stops and speed bumps, but what is a life if not for the challenges that develop character?
Dance allows me to fulfill my purposes in life- to help people, live creatively, and promote the mental, physical and emotional well-being of every individual. Most recently, though, I have gained clarity in my path and choices in life thus far. My purpose in life, the reason I am where I am, living the life that I do- dancing and promoting health and fitness, is starting to become clearer. I am a dancer. I am a mover. I want to share the joy of movement with others.
So I leave you with some final thoughts… for now at least.
This life we live is too short to apologize for living to your fullest extent. Declare to yourself and those important to you what you have chosen as your life path. Some people will stick with you, others may not, but when your mind is clear and your goals are set, nothing can stand in your way.
And do not be afraid of change… it is inevitable.
Open yourself up to the best of possibilities and gain strength by learning from the worst of opportunities. Allow yourself to love yourself and where life has taken you; enjoy your journey.
On Observation
Do you ever stop to really observe the world around you? Stop to smell the roses, take a second to take in a beautiful view? Well, in a city in constant motion, stillness and observation can really bring a greater sense of your place in the world. I'm not suggesting that everyone now has to take a bus to the Catskills and meditate in the meadow, but take a deep breath once in a while. I mean the kind that makes you expand on all sides, that rushes through your body like a breeze on a beach. (I bet you just took a deep breath… I know I did). Getting too caught in the routine of our every day separates us from the beauty of exploration and the gratitude and appreciation we should have of the things around us.
Too granola and yoga for you? Well, let me put it in the dance perspective. Let me start from the beginning. I took a really challenging and engaging modern class today (5/2/13); a room full of dancers moving across a glistening hardwood floor exploring the length, smallness, peeling, ranging, expansive qualities of our bodies. After progressing through phases of a guided floor series we rose to learn some movement phrases. The phrases thoroughly progressed our floor work, allowing us to find the nuances of the movement. Towards the end of class, we were encouraged to weave into and out of the space and time, watching and observing as well as doing and moving. By the second round, the rush and rage of the sea of bodies fighting to catch the movement and be present in the moment became overwhelming for me. All I could do was watch. I just needed to look with my eyes, feel with my skin, my limbs and breathe. And that was ok. I might have forgotten a good chunk of the phrase work (and of course remembered everything again after class), but the watching was a far more impactful part of the learning process.
I challenge you to really see someone, not just try to practice the phrase as you watch them, but see his earring, her freckles, take in the whole person in that moment. Because at the end of the day, the moments you take to look can be the most profound.
Audition time!
April 13, 2013
So today I braved the unknown world of the commercial dance agency audition. Me, along with every other dancer I've taken class with or seen around BDC and a few from DNA, waited anxiously for our chance to show the Rhapsody James and the Dance agents what we can do (yes, the added "the" before Rhapsody was intentional). I've come to appreciate the wait (all three hours…well, technically around two… since I got there early) because you get to meet some interesting people and the best part of my days are spent laughing. I met two guys from Boston while waiting to register. The conversation began with commenting on the wait and number of people in the small holding room, and the fact that a mother had a one year old (who was wailing to the heavens the whole time) in a stroller in the room as well. We introduced ourselves and I got the "Candace? as in Candace Brown?" bit (one day soon I'll be on her level #progress). I will continue with a disclaimer: I know my hearing is a little suspect, especially when talking on the phone. But how I thought one guy said his name what "Martin" when he said, "Rony," is beyond me; they don't even rhyme. That was a running joke until we parted ways after reaching the golden desk of opportunity and registering… just call me Gina.
I'm proud to say that I've done quite a few auditions for various things over the years; big productions, small shows, modern dance companies, up and coming artists, and each provided good learning experiences. But the agency audition is a whole different animal. I knew to expect the girls to be dressed to the extreme—leggings, bustieres, a serious face beat. But then there was the GLITTER BUSTIERE…
No shots, the girls who wore them, rocked them. But it drove home the fact that we have to look the part and image is a HUGE part of the industry. So I walked confidently into the audition room with my purple crop top (Thanks to Aurelia and our shopping trip to Forever 21), black harem pants and combat boots and did what I do. I charged myself with a few things for this audition:
1. Add personality from the moment you begin learning choreography; even from the moment you enter the room
2. Use your face just as you use any other part of your body as you dance
That was enough to get me through to the next round where the agency videoed small groups of dancers performing the combination to take their time and further make their choice! I am truly grateful for the strides I've made thus far in my career and the help and guidance I have received from talented, driven and inspiring individuals along the way. Now, we await our fate…
On another note, the physical fitness and health professional in me also reflected on the audition process in another way. So, you're in an extra crowed holding room or squeezing into a nook in the hallway surrounded by coats, bags and shoes and your need to get yourself warm and ready to audition. How do you maximize the space while maximizing your warm-up? Also, so many dancers just do a couple jumps up and down before entering the room and then dance for their lives… That's not the move, kids: 1. doing high impact movements (shifting weight to one leg, jumping) without warming at least the major leg muscle groups (quads, hamstrings, calf, hip flexors) isn't safe for the joints 2. you increase the risk of pulling muscles because doing sudden movements when your muscles are cold essentially shocks the body into protection mode i.e. clenching and tensing up; that's not what you want when you need to be dynamic and full-bodied. There are a few exercises and dynamic stretches that I like to do to get warm and limber that don't take up much space:
-Plies: Not just for ballet class, these movements, performed in a variety of foot positions, allow you to target the entire lower extremity. Focus on your exhale when straightening your legs and you can tap into your alignment and core strength as well.
-Ankle flexion/extension: simply pointing (plantarflexion) and flexing (dorsiflexion) the foot while standing tall on one leg will help prepare your feet and ankles if the combination involves jumps or quick shifts of weight.
-Quad stretch/ butt kickers: start by lifting the foot toward the butt with the help of the hand. Be sure to hold the flexed foot at the ankle (not the toe) to ensure you are not sickling (twisting) the ankle and to feel the knee drop straight down toward the ground close to the standing foot. Next, add higher impact by alternating butt kicks, ensuring that you are landing softly through each foot.
-Squats; yes, hamstrings, quadriceps and gluts, yes! These muscles give you the power of locomotion. You have to wake them up. Do these in parallel with the toes pointed forward or sumo style with feet turned out in a wide stance… make them spice with variety!
-Arm swings- the shoulder girdle is a shallow joint, you want to make sure that you can utilize your full range without compromising the stability of the muscles protecting and keeping your shoulder in place.
-Knee hugs/ High knees: This dynamic stretch is great not only for warming the hips, ankles and knees, but also brings the heart rate up. Start with knee hugs to stretch the hamstrings, allowing the hips to sink downward as you bring your knees to your chest with your hands. Next, lift the knees as high as you can to the chest and stay relaxed in the upper body.
-Standing abs: A lot easier than trying to do crunches between your coat and bag, and everyone else's. Start by bringing the knees straight up to the chest, and then add a twist brings your opposite elbow to knee (a la Jane Fonda) for the transverse abdominals, and finally bring the same side knee and elbow to meet for the obliques (side abs).
I can't stress enough how important warming up is, even if you are being seen for twenty minutes.
What are some of your go to audition warm-up exercises?


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Chris Aschman is one of Philadelphia's most active freelance musicians. As at home on the steelpan as he is on the trumpet, he brings a versatile and individual touch to the many ensembles he performs with.
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Mother's Day is This Sunday!
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The Cheltenham Center for the Arts is saddened to announce that our beloved teacher, printmaker and friend, Merle Spandorfer, passed away on Thursday, April 5th.
A memorial service will be held at the Center
This is an opportunity to work from a nude model and improve your drawing skills. Each session will start with 2-3 minute poses and extend to 20 minutes. This is a monitored class but instruction will be available upon request.
Community Event at Elkins Central hosted by the Cheltenham bandstand! This event is for folks who like to rock & roll to songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s! Local area residents and their guests are welcome to attend. Doors: 7pm.
Our Artists in Residence for 2017-2018 will have this special opportunity to exhibit their amazing work at the Center from Sunday, May 20th through Tuesday, June 12th.
With his acoustic performances, Matt gathers musical styles and influences together to create his unique approach to solo guitar. Highly creative solo guitar that ventures beyond defined styles and draws the listener into a musical journey.
Join us on Friday, April 20th from 6:30-9:30pm at the Cheltenham Center for the Arts for Drink & Draw! Enjoy a fun evening of life drawing with music, snacks and beverages. Bring yourself, your sketchbook, drawing pencils and your $15 drop-in fee.
The Cheltenham Printmaker's Guild is once again going to have an Open Studio! It will be in the print studio, one Sunday of every month.
Illuminate your creativity! Register for our Lantern Making Workshop with Angie Humes on June 16th. Create your own lantern with step by step demos.