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Amore mio,
I smile as I write this letter to you. I can't believe I'm a mother of such a sweet lovely two-year-old girl, but I'm. You are two years and nine days, and your smell reminds me of honey coated popcorn and vintage perfume {open one of my old Vanity Fair magazines and smell the sample perfume on a page and you will understand what I mean}.
Though the years are slipping by and a part of me long to see your personality bloom into a little girl, you're timeless to me. You are still my baby, I would love bottle up your babyhood and stored but I can't. For this reason I try to document our everyday life. I love photography and words and through both medium I capture our everyday life together for when my memory begins to fade, I would like to remember the little moments that we share very day together.
I want to keep you close to my heart as much as possible but as I get closer to having your brother in couple of months my energy level is dropping and I find it difficult to lift you, but I still hold you tight in my arms whenever I can. I give you soft kisses on your soft toddler cheeks. I'm scared that one day I will blink and you will be too old to want me to hold you tight in my arms. I love the way you snuggle me back, you old my neck tight and rest your cheek on my cheek. You melt my heart.
Nowadays, is you and I most hours of the day and most days of the week. However, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday I leave you for some hours. Mondays I tutor Italian to a seven year old boy, Tuesdays {until 26th November 2013} I go to evening classes for French, Thursdays I have my writer's group and Saturday mornings I tutor Italian to another woman.
Every time I leave the house for those hours guilt wash over me. I want to be with you 24/7 but I have to go because it's good for both of us to take a break from each other. In fact you don't mind me going out. You simply blow me a kiss and say "See you later." I come to you more than once to give you a goodbye kiss and hug.
When I come back, sometimes, you are already in dreamland. Last Saturday morning, after my Italian tutorial, we went to the swimming pool with C and her mom. When we walked into the swimming pool you girls were so happy to see each other. You give each a kiss and carry on with whatever you are doing.
C is shorter than you and so I notice more than ever how you are getting so tall for your age. You are so athletic and natural yogist, sometimes you do a yoga pose and I wonder where you learnt that particular yoga pose.
One thing you've been saying lately is "I'm a toddler." We told you that some weeks ago since then you tell us when you want to make sure we know who you are; even when we say your surname you say "No, I'm AOI toddler." it's so cute to hear you say that.
You are such a polite little girl. Whenever I do something for you you say "Thank you very much, mama." That's makes me so proud. However, sometimes when you want something urgently you forget your politeness but when I remind you to be polite you say "Mama, Papa/Dada or Daddy can I please have acqua?" of course that makes me over the moon happy.
Music is part of you. You love the guitar and piano. Daddy makes you listen to some quirky indie music. I love to play vintage music {70s, 80s and 90s}. One morning daddy or dada or papa', the many nouns you use to call your father, played Constellations by Darwin Deez and since then you request it any time you remember this funky version of twinkle little star. I think you are going to have a very dandy and diverse music taste, because that's how we love our music in this household.
Your vocabulary is impressive. You can compose sentences, you love to read books and you have such a wonderful memory because sometimes you repeat phrases from your stories by heart. You carry a book with you and read in your toddler ways, I love to see you read. I hope you keep this passion for life. You can sing, and you've been doing that since eighteen or so months old.
Also you love languages, you understand Italian and you've started combining Italian words together with English, for instance you can say "Prendi tu shoes. {You take shoes}" or "Andiamo upstairs {let's go upstairs}" or "Cavallo wants to eat something {Horse wants to eat something}. I can see that if I keep talking to you in Italian, you will be very good. Also you've started practicing how to say how are you and I'm fine in French. I'm so proud of you.
You're fun to be around and you like to see smile on people's faces. I can see you doing stand up comedy to bright up people's lives. Your laugh is contagious and I love to laugh with you.
You like to be neat and every time we are at the table I have to use half of the tissue box to clean every little bite or liquid that falls out from your plate. Sometimes you freak out because a drop of latte {milk} has fallen out from your porridge bowl. Talking about porridge, you love it. You spontaneously say "I love porridge." I love porridge too and it's nice to share a bowl in the morning with you. Normally daddy prepares it and we enjoy our warm porridge while he eats cherrios or something cold.
Lately you don't mind me or daddy coming to pick you from your crib. Few weeks ago you had a funny way to show your appreciation. Every morning, the first name that you called was the parent who puts you to bed the night before and if the right one doesn't come to pick you freak out. But now, I can pick you up and if you want daddy I take you in our bedroom and you can cuddle to him. And viceversa. We love having your morning cuddles. I love it when you ask to cuddle belly and you ask belly what he is doing.
Each time you give tender kisses to your brother in my belly, I feel so bless to have you as the big sister to this little sweet child. You have such a big heart and I know he's going to be showered by your love every day. I'm so happy to be carrying your best friend in my womb.
Thank you for being you, I love you more than I can share through a few words,
Always my deepest love,


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Sean and I went to Seattle for our 10th Anniversary! Our dear friends Mia and Joel gave us a free night to stay at the Hilton. We told the staff that it was our anniversary and they brought us some sparkling cider and chocolate covered strawberries. That was so nice! It was such a nice room! We went to this great pizza place across the street called "Mod". We also had a great dinner and we even tried sushi. Not impressed! And I'll never try it again. We walked all over Seattle. I actually got a blister on my foot from all of the walking! We had a great time! Gavin stayed with my Mom and Dad. It was nice to have sometime without the kiddo....but I did miss him, and I was very happy to see him today!!
I also threw in some of the pictures from the WACAP (our adoption agency) picnic. Gavin and Owen had a great time! We got to catch up with some of our fellow adoptive parent friends! Gavin had his face painted (he wanted a butterfly) and he wanted me to have mine painted too. :-)
The beautiful sunset picture is from our church picnic out at Sunnyside Beach in Steilacoom. It was a gorgeous evening!
New on the adoption front!
We have officially been accepted into the China Waiting Child Program! We paid our first fee to WACAP, and our case manager thinks that we may even have our referral in November! WOOHOO!!
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Hi everyone!!
Happy Monday!! Here is a card I have created for one of my friend and wanted to share with you all : )
I took inspiration from these two challenges:
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City crafter challenge blog: Colour challenge
Ros Crawford. Thanks Rose once again!! Punched some leaves using Bird punch from SU.
Thanks for stopping by!!!
Monday, 7 March 2011
Princess !!
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Interfaith World Peace Pilgrimage to Mount Baldy – Sunday, August 9th
World Peace Pilgrimage
Fellow Caring Friends of Humanity!
Mark your calendars so you do not miss out on this historic spiritual event of paramount importance; for the following is an opportunity that has the Divine Promise to help our suffering world and all those groups and individuals working hard to help, and serve, and uplift.
Transportation: carpool from Hsi Lai Temple and UWest at 7:30am separately
On Sunday, August 9th, a World Peace Interfaith Pilgrimage to Majestic Mount Baldy, will take place in the gorgeous San Gabriel Mountains, just 50 miles east of Los Angeles.
Mount Baldy is a Holy Mountain and has been recognized as such by the local Gabrielino/Tungva Native Americans for generations. Since 1959, this mountain has also been considered Holy by Members of the non-profit spiritual organization, The Aetherius Society, who recognize this sacred mountain as having been charged with Cosmic energies. Each summer since 1959, we have been visiting the mountain to send out powerful waves of spiritual energy to the world for World Peace and Global Healing through the action of selfless prayer. Therefore this World Peace Pilgrimage has been organized in recognition of 50 years of these continued achievements. It is also an interfaith event that has been endorsed by the Parliament of the World's Religions, the largest interfaith movement in the world, prior to their gathering in Melbourne, Australia in December, 2009. A representative from the Parliament of the World's Religions will be making a presentation on the mountain following the pilgrimage.
The Pilgrimage promises to be a very joyous and memorable occasion with people from different cultures and origins collaborating not within any particular church, temple, synagogue or mosque but under the blue dome of Heaven upon a very unique Mountain surrounded by the natural beauty of the Mother Earth. All that's now needed is YOU - your caring, compassionate heart and your passion and desire TO DO something that WILL make a difference for good in our world. And YOU CAN be a part of it!
We warmly invite you to join with us and to bring family members, friends and colleagues who you believe would like to participate.
Full details of the arrangements and logistics are contained on the website: www.mysticbaldy.org or else you may call (323) 465-9652 or (323) 467 HEAL (4325).
The Aetherius Society
6202 Afton Place
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For our first piece in the series you get to hear from the wonderful Amber of Mr. Thomas and Me. If you don't already know this lady, you are going to want to after reading this! I initially started reading Amber's blog because how can I not love another lady with a half sleeve?! One of my favorite things about Amber's blog is her "Marriage Letters" and today she is sharing an extra special one with you all.
We met on the sweaty dance floor of the Aubergine. You, blonde and musclebound, bopped by, smiling bright, quick to shake hands between sways. Me, blonde and bold in my singleness, dancing with a few sorority sisters, quick to judge you as a man on the prowl. Shy smiles. A quick introduction. And then back to booty-shaking just as we were moments before. It felt like nothing special.
Over the years I've spent moments wishing I could remember the song that was playing -probably some Little John, not yet House stuff. The frat brother that drew you over to our mosh pit of sparkly girls and men's cologne where I was. The sisters who flanked me, but made no impression on your fun-loving soul. I've spent moments cherishing that disco-print dress and yellow belt I was sporting (it now hangs in our closet). Remembering the way your blonde hair seemed to be glowing among the dark fog of the room. Cherishing that He was there, introducing us in a downtown dance lounge.
We dated over dirty dishes and four frat boy roommates begging for some girlfriend-made cookies. We cooked dinner on campus, in a dingy apartment that smelled like weed a la roommates. We sat in my little room, side by side on my twin bed, watching Juno and Transformers until we knew every single line. We coupled up: seeking each other at parties first, then coordinating as dynamic duos galore, then as a package -the Pike and the Pi Phi. They teased us: why settle when you're so young and so good-looking? Begged us to skip on the relationship and just have some fun.
I've spent moments over the years wishing I could remember the way you smelled in those early days before I could soak in the way your soap and shampoo mix in the steamy morning air of our bathroom. The ways you made my heart jump because back then it wasn't helping with drip lines and vacuuming the stairs. I've spent moments cherishing those Juno and Bleaker, Thing 1 and Thing 2, Mr. and Mrs. Clause costumes. Remembering the nerves I'd feel waiting outside the AP&M building for you to emerge. Crying in your arms so early on as we learned we were losing him. Cherishing that He was there, paving the way for us in a oh-so-academic public university.
I left college with a degree and a fiance. We planned. We fought. We compromised. We married. I went from enjoying your company to craving it, to seeking it out, to living by it. I went from wanting you to needing you. You became like the trees: creating bad into good, providing life-sustaining protection, ever present and beautiful, cherished. Part of cherishing is remembering how you've changed me, morphed me, bettered me: it's marriage letters. Writing to you to let you know how much I care, how much you mean, just what you've done to me. Writing to you to capture these moments and their many emotions, affections, their deepest of depths.
We will never be those college kids bumping and grinding on beer-soaked dance floors again. Never will we be living behind my parents' house in an apartment dancing around the kitchen. Not a chance we'll get to do the newlywed period over again with its fighting and making up and learning how to share a bed and a closet and a bathroom. And that never doing it over again comforts me. We were them. And now we're us. Remembering, cherishing, commemorating the steps we've taken -small, almost invisible, and giant leaps alike. Looking forward to the movement we're making together, as husband and wife, as an indivisible pair.
I'm better because I'm yours,


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Michael (not his real name) has just been promoted to corporate training manager for a large manufacturing company. But just two years ago, he was thought to be failing miserably in his former position of field training manager.
At that time, Michael's job was to oversee training in his company's manufacturing plants. Michael says that he dramatically turned around the perception that he was failing by making only one change: He started reporting the progress of his trainees in a way that underscored the financial gain to his corporation and the connection to the measures of each of the plant managers.


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On a recent morning commute, I was halfway to the office when I realized I left my phone at home. I was almost to the highway — the point of no return. Should I go back and get it? I admit, I was mildly panicked. Was it even possible to get through a day without my phone? I was already running a little behind and returning home would only delay me further. I continued on to the office, feeling empty.
Obviously, I made it through the day unscathed, but it became perfectly clear just how dependent I had become on my phone. It turns out, I'm not the only one. In fact, Morgan Stanley reported that more than 90% of Americans have their smartphones within reach 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
We've grown accustomed to having our phones available to us whenever, wherever and to accomplish tasks quickly and with ease. It has become second nature to check account balances, refill prescriptions and so much more. If your customer service strategy includes providing customer service via mobile devices it must meet your customers' already high standards for mobile interactions.
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This so far is one of my top 5 favorite dishes!
1 1/2 C Brown rice
1 Can Unsweetened coconut milk
1 Tsp Himalayan salt
2 C Reverse Osmosis water
3 Cloves cut garlic (cut and let sit for 10 minutes prior to cooking)
Add all the ingredients to a pot and set over medium heat until boil, then turn to low and stir occasionally until rice is done.
1 Onion
1 Small cabbage
2 Large purple carrots (higher amount of antioxidants)
2-3 Tbsp Coconut oil
1 Tbsp Pure maple syrup (I choose to use maple syrup over honey when cooking with higher temperatures, in Ayurvedic you shouldn't cook with honey only eat raw. Recent research studies show heating honey raises a chemical called hydroxymethyl furfuraldehyde; a carcinogenic.)
1 C Sliced brazil nuts and almonds
2 C Ginger Dressing (I did not make my dressing today but when I have I follow this recipe)
Saute the coconut oil, onion, cabbage, and carrots on medium for 10-15 minutes then add the maple syrup nuts and a ginger dressing simmer on low for another 5 minutes or so. Mix together and enjoy!
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A project to celebrate 20 years of Paces has seen a special timeline designed by artist Mary Chadwin. It is on display at Weston Park Museum now and throughout January.
Thank you to Mary, Curator Graham Moore and all the children and staff that contributed. Co-founders Norman Perrin and Karen Hague MBE also contributed and a special thanks to Jan Tippett for ensuring it happened.
Some of our children will go to the Museum to see it in place in the New Year.


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Friday, March 24, 2017
Friday cat blogging
3 comments:
- Michael Strickland said...
Morty really is a magnificent cat, at least from the photo evidence. A very impertinent question, but I'm curious, is he closer to you or Erudite Partner? You know how cats choose their own people. My own Tiger Woods is thankfully polyamorous with me and my spouse, but he's my first experience of that phenomenon.
- Friday, March 24, 2017 8:25:00 PM
- janinsanfran said...
Morty is not only polyamorous as far as the two of us go, in fact he's promiscuous in the extreme. He'll cheerfully try licking the hair of random first time visitors, most of whom are charmed. He makes a move on any available human. He did not like the period we had a visiting (female) cat for several months. They hissed and scampered.
I've never seen the like either. I assumed it was because he is a boy, as we've never had one of those before ... but he does seem almost uncatlike sometimes.
- Saturday, March 25, 2017 10:41:00 AM
- Classof65 said...
When we were doing cat rescue we could definitely tell who liked who the best and why. The seven we kept over seven years even developed a kind of language with their favorite person; didn't mean they didn't love/like the other, just that they felt more relaxed and comforted by their favorite. None of them liked the dog and the dog didn't like them, so, when we had a chance to adopt her out, we did so. I felt terrible when we did that and I cried, but it really was for the best all concerned. All together we rescued, spayed and neutered over 50 cats. We could have done more if we had not had the dog. The cats were squirrelly enough, not to mention adding a neurotic miniature dachshund into the mix.
- Saturday, March 25, 2017 5:56:00 PM


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Monthly Archives: December 2009
The Edublog Awards
I am very honoured because my class blog: Saint Exupery 6 have been nominated for the best class blog in the Edublog Awards 2009.
There are lots of excellent blogs nominated with us. You may have a look at all of them here. Select your favorite class blog from the list and click Vote OR scroll down the page to check out all blogs nominated in this category!
A big thank to all those who have motivated us to start and continue with that blog. Classes have ended here in Argentina so we will continue working in that blog with the students in March, after a reinvigorating summer holiday. We all deserve it!


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04 June 2009
Mystery Shrubbery: Solved!
Can you identify this mystery shrubbery? This was already here when we moved in over five years ago and has nearly doubled in size since then. If you don't know it could you ask Roger the Shrubber? Ni!
Thanks to Nettle, Maebius, Marion and Riverwolf I have learned that this shrubbery is a spirea. It's spirea douglasii to be exact. My mom and I have been arguing back and forth about this and, after much research, we've discovered that the spirea she knew as a child is the old-fashioned, traditional white "bridal wreath" spirea introduced in 1845, which is very different from our current flashy, purply-pink variety. There is somewhere between forty and eighty varieties, from multi-sized shrubs to ground cover plants. They grow pretty much all over, according to most websites, but are evergreen in warmer places like California and the deep south.
Thanks to everyone for chiming in and helping me solve this mystery!
9 comments:
- Nettle said...
That's a Spirea. They are nearly indestructible and you can prune them like mad.
- Wednesday, 03 June, 2009
- Maebius said...
Nettle beat me to it. Most likely a variety of Spirea japonica.
- Wednesday, 03 June, 2009
- Marion said...
It's a Spirea, for sure...and a very lovely one!
- Wednesday, 03 June, 2009
- Griffin said...
Well, that saves you making a quest to ask the mysterious knights who say 'Ni! Peng! and Nee-Wom!'... or Roger the Shrubber.
So now all you have to do is cut down the biggest tree with... a herring!
- Thursday, 04 June, 2009
- Livia Indica said...
Thanks Nettle, Maebius and Marion, I think you're right!! Thanks a heap.
Hey Griffin, somebody got it! Yay! Don't say "it"!
- Thursday, 04 June, 2009
- Riverwolf, said...
Crap, my brain is totally failing me. We used to have one of these in our yard, before we moved a few years ago. It is a spirea but I can't recall the more commonly used name. they're quite beautiful--and I've never seen one as large as the one in your photo!
- Thursday, 04 June, 2009
- Livia Indica said...
Hey Riverwolf, thanks for chiming in! I've looked up spirea and found the specific type. I will correct the original post.
- Thursday, 04 June, 2009
- Riverwolf, said...
It's Shibori spirea! It hit me last night while watching reality TV...
- Friday, 05 June, 2009
- Livia Indica said...
Oh they're beautiful. In fact, all of the spireas are gorgeous!
- Friday, 05 June, 2009


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IAMX - Kingdom Of Welcome Addiction (2009)
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- April 6, 2009 at 3:29 PM
I want to say so much but I will keep it short. There are times when I am confused by the motives of people.
I want to remind anyone that listens to the music of IAMX that it is a fiercely independent project. That means we, as a close group of artists and friends, struggle and work intensely to get it out into the world. We produce it, promote it, nurture it and now sell it ourselves. It is our baby. We are not bound to a major corporation and have no major funding. We are not interested in fame and we are proud of what we do.
I believe that shows in the conscience and sincerity of the appreciators of this music. I believe our fans are special.
But people must be warned of the depreciating value of art.
Music is irresponsibly and disrespectfully uploaded.
The emotional concern, technical craft, intense care and spirit that is put into it is crushed without consideration.
I am not only worried about being able to continue making IAMX music but worried about the slow destruction of the soul of the audience. Our hearts need more than just unearned instant gratification. Reward comes through longing, waiting, supporting and deserving.
In attempting to promote the new IAMX album we begrudgingly sent a link to 'important' journalists… a link where they could listen to the full album and we could discuss it in interviews.
This trust was abused and the album was put online.
There is no more anticipation. The game is over.
Therefore I am calling on you, friends and lovers.
We need to take responsibility together to protect art and hold it as sacred. I don't just mean IAMX. I mean everything. At some point we need to kill our lethargy and believe in things. Everything is so easy. We feel the world owes us everything now. That is insane and unhealthy.
We are spoiled, cynical children that need to grow up.
I hate money. I hate that we are money dependent. It is a disease of society and the controlling tool of the elite, but nevertheless it exists.
We need you to buy the record, not download it. We need you to buy merchandise and come to the shows. Gone are the days of huge record deals and endless support. We are traveling salesmen and gypsies.
If you feel that somehow you deserve to have the album without payment or conscience, then I am open to hear your reasons. I want your feedback and to begin a discourse.
Art helps us deal with being alive. It oils the brittle wheels and gives us a glimpse into a deeper purpose of our tiny existence.
If you care, then do everything in your power to help us continue making it.
Chris Corner of IAMX
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What a fun surprise this morning to see Keira "rocking out". That last one did make me a little dizzy!! I love your new blog background--so bright and cheery. My dad is in surgery right now getting his knee replaced--would appreciate you including him in your prayers. I've had "fall fever", too, and found a few minutes to get a few things put out around the house in between taking care of Steve.
Hi Sher!! Thanks so much for popping by my blog and leaving your lovely comments! :) Keira is super duper adorable, she's so cute! Lucky you.
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Accomplishments since last week:
- Drywall (hung, taped, mudded, sanded)
- First coat of paint/primer
- Interior doors hung
- Siding, Soffits, Fascia
- Shutters
- Gutters & Downspouts (except porch downspout)
- Porch (cement poured)
- Exterior Stone - partial completion
- Fireplace - stoned
- Cabinets placed (kitchen, bathroom vanities)
- Backerboard in shower
- Electricians moved:
- fireplace switch down
- laundry room socket up
- twisted Romex off potlight (and untwisted cable)
- Replaced entire water-damaged duct & scoped others
- Drywalled entire closet in attic
- Most of the stair rails and ballusters are up
- Remove?? attic access in bedroom #4 ceiling (I can live with it)
- Remove Mud room bench
- Replace Gouged kitchen cabinet door
- Master bathroom vanity debacle (I exaggerate)
- Replace ripped trimwork on stairs
- Replace cracked balluster
- Fix cracked step
- This week:
- Drywall Point-up (retouching)
- Paint (second coat)
- Next week:
- Floors (tile too?)
- Maybe granite install (not sure but likely if plumbers to come in later in the week)
- Trades return
|We had to wait until the crew left to get the very first picture with the garage door down.
|The center stonework cannot be started until the columns are up. Check out our porch slab -- definitely will need at least one step.
|Porch sans 4 columns and metal roof (still currently shingled)
|potlights on the porch since the double columns would hide any wall-mounted lights.
|Fireplace is done!
|I asked them to move it down so it would be symmetrical with the other switch. ;)
|The dust hadn't settled yet (the crew swept before packing up)
|Almost ready for counters!!!
|I never really paid attention to how shallow these cabinets are. I'll take the extra space any day!
|Pretty!! and the unexpected 4-inch bump.
|Living Room (and our first coat of paint/primer)
|love the scroll :)
|drywall and handrails down to the basement. The bucket on the left already has some blue tape ready for me!
|left window has a decent scratch; right has two with one running the entire width on the external pane. :(
There's a bitty chair rail too.
|Tilt-in windows, baby! (Not that I will be cleaning them an awful lot but if I did...)
|The left window won't close in the attic - tilt latches are raised on both sides
|The drywall is a little wavy -- I'm guessing the sheets are bowing since there aren't any cross braces to screw into.
|The closet extends all the way to the right (I'll not post a picture of the closet interior though)
|Railings in attic were stashed in the garage (along with a bag of puppy chow)
|Billions of micro chicks have invaded the attic crawl space!!
Miscellaneous Second Floor Stuff
|crown, interrupted
|laundry room cabinets
|The attic access panel also made an unexpected appearance in bedroom #4.
edit: panel has been removed
|Model house (standard plan) with shutoff access via vanity
|with reverse plan, vanities need to be reversed as well.
|drawers interfere with shutoff valves and sink placement
edit: water lines have been shifted and all is well
|Model (standard plan): cabinet is flush with tub surround
|Reverse plan: drawers also interfere with the access panel and also too big of a gap. If panel is moved up, will need to stretch to reach the electrical outlet against the back wall.
edit: bump out added; hole to be cut through vanity cabinet
|Backerboard for tile does not extend far or high enough. (see model photos above for reference)
edit: tile will extend
|Precision cuts. ;)


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JAMES NEUMAN, PLAINTIFF,v.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEBBIE AGANS, MINDY DUNCAN, AND DONNA STULL, DEFENDANTS.
The opinion of the court was delivered by: Stiehl, District Judge
This matter comes before the Court on plaintiff's motion for reconsideration (Doc. 84) of the Order dismissing his cause of action and entering judgment (Docs. 82 and 83). Plaintiff has also filed a combined motion for mistrial and for new trial (Doc. 87).
In his motions, the plaintiff asserts that he does not understand and disagrees with the Court's ruling and asserts that the Court did not understand the key aspects of the case. The plaintiff asserts that the alleged slander and defamation of the plaintiff would not have occurred if he had simply been allowed to speak to a supervisor. He asserts that the Court does not refer to the defendants by name, which he believes is evidence of the Court's lack of understanding of the nature of the conspiracy he alleges. The plaintiff repeatedly asserts that he is not interested in money, but seeks to have the Court enter an injunction stopping this type of behavior.
Plaintiff repeats many allegations he previously made against Judge Michael Reagan, as well as the members of the clerk's office allegedly involved in the defamatory action, with respect to his claims of prejudice and unfair treatment from the Court. He even states that Judge Reagan made a statement "something about make [sic] sure the clerks knew that slandering and defamation would be tolerated at the Southern District Court." He also asserts that Magistrate Judge Wilkerson has erroneously ruled on discovery matters and colluded with the Assistant United States Attorney assigned to the case. He points out that one of the discovery hearings was held in the bankruptcy court, thereby somehow making it invalid. He notes that the magistrate judge chose to meet separately with the AUSA and that this was somehow improper. He complains that the magistrate judge delayed the pretrial conference and Rule 26 hearing, as evidence that this was done to allow for dismissal of his case.
A motion for reconsideration "allows a party to direct the district court's attention to newly discovered material evidence or a manifest error of law or fact." Moro v. Shell Oil Co., 91 F.3d 872, 876 (7th Cir.1996). A motion for reconsideration, however, is not an opportunity for a party to correct procedural failures or introduce evidence that should have been brought to the attention of the court prior to judgment. See, Johnny Blastoff, Inc. v. Los Angeles Rams Football Co., 188 F.3d 427, 439 (7th Cir. 1999); see, also Calumet Lumber, Inc. v. Mid-America Indus., Inc., 1996 WL 308243, at *1 (N.D.Ill. June 5, 1996). In this case, the plaintiff seeks both reconsideration, and to be relieved from the entry of judgment.
Relief from judgment is available in a limited fashion under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 59, a party may seek reconsideration of the merits of an order of the Court. A litigant may move the Court to alter or amend a judgment, based on newly discovered evidence, an intervening change in the controlling law, or manifest error of law or fact. See Russell v. Delco Remy Div. of Gen. Motors Corp., 51 F.3d 746, 749 (7th Cir.1995); Fed.R.Civ.P. 59(e). Relief under Rule 59(e) must be invoked within 28 days of the entry of the judgment. Here, the Court's judgment was entered on March 31, 2010, and plaintiff's motion for reconsideration was filed on April 27, 2010, within the 28 day period. His motion for new trial was filed on April 30, 2010. However, the plaintiff alleges much of the same matters in his motion for reconsideration as in the motion for new trial, and given that he is proceeding pro se, the Court will construe the earlier motion to include a motion for new trial under Rule 59(b).
Although plaintiff's motions are lengthy and impassioned, they do not raise any new claims which would warrant reconsideration or establish any grounds for a new trial. This Court cannot and will not hear matters that occurred in the proceedings before Judge Reagan. Neuman v. United States Government, 07-362-MJR. The Court FINDS that plaintiff is not entitled to the relief he seeks, and, therefore, DENIES plaintiff's motions for reconsideration (Doc. 84) and Motion for New Trial (Doc. 87) on all grounds raised.
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As summer launches into full swing, there are different challenges that arrive with it. In order to be as courteous to your fellow residents as possible this year, here are some small items which may contribute to a neighbour's concerns.
Dogs Off-Leash/Cleaning up
While summer is a great time to let your dog run freely in some of the city's designated off-leash dog parks, they may not be welcomed by all in certain areas such as residential streets or on-leash parks. Many residents may have allergies, young children, or aggressive dogs which react negatively to an off-leash dog's approach.
In an attempt to ensure that every resident feel safe and comfortable, please limit your dog's off-leash time to areas where they may play on their own accord.
Additionally, please remember that as a courtesy to all that when you leave the house with your dog to always bring an additional clean-up bag to keep our grass looking fresh and our shoes looking clean. Doggy bags (not the edible kind) should be properly disposed of by either flushing the fecal matter in the toilet at home or in a well secured garbage bag designated for the job. Always be aware of signs indicating "No Animal Waste" as they are usually designated near public rest stops and the smell and bacteria activated on a hot day may cause concerns for health.
Making use of the Sidewalk
The summer is a great time to stay fit by either running or walking but please take precautions for your own safety. Always use a sidewalk and avoid traffic whenever possible. Likewise bicyclists should always be cognizant of available bike lanes or paths which help to separate them from larger, faster vehicles.


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Thursday, May 13, 2010
VOICE Petition for Better Transportation Planning in Omaha
Omaha's pattern of development has hampered attempts to create a system of transportation that supports mass transit and travel by bicycle or foot. The sprawl forces most people into cars for all their travel, weakening our communities, damaging our health and the environment, and draining our city's budget. We need to change this.
VOICE is a non-partisan group dedicated to creating a more inclusive, just, transparent, sustainable, and culturally vibrant Omaha by actively supporting leaders, policies, and projects that advance this vision.
The organization has created a petition calling for smarter land use and transportation planning in our city. I hope you will take a look at it and add you name to the list of those calling for a better Omaha. We need to make sure our voice is heard as Omaha creates its new transportation master plan.
Labels: advocacy, community, politics, urban design
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- john said...
I would sign this but it's beyond the scope of transportation. It's one thing to call for an improved bus system and to build bike lanes and paths. It's another to basically call for the end of growth of a city and to end highway development. While a strong supporter of cycling, I still believe the automobile will continue to be the main mode of transit throughout my life (though not for me, all I own is a bicycle).
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Sacramento, where I live now, holds two rivers. It's not hard to imagine the history that has flowed along the city's namesake through Old Town. The American is wilder and where I go to see white-tailed kites flap and glide as they hunt insects on the wing.
This poem, "Love Poem," seems like a poem about the love among people, and it is. But the poem could not have come into being without having loved rivers first.
Love Poem
Love came not too late to appreciate
the step at the back door that says
I'm home. Corners have changed. Before
everything was angles. Now rooms' edges
dissolve in companionship as embraces wake
up milled wood of the building's frame,
stir wires that link bulbs and sockets
to a power source way, way up the hill
where a dam seals a river as
landscape's sacrifice for this feeling.
- Alexa Mergen, poem previously published in Foundling Review
Daily Prompt: Write a love poem for someone, your own love or another's. Include an element of geography, too.


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I think…
1. I think … I'm glad I had RB Chris Johnson on my team in one league. But I am not so glad I had to play against him in another.
2. I think … RB Cedric Benson is shaping up to be a very nice RB2. He is tied with RB Michael Turner for the most carries in the league through 2 weeks.
3. I think … the GB offense has disappointed thus far. The OL is the problem. And it could have a major affect on QB Aaron Rodgers, RB Ryan Grant, and WR Greg Jennings if it does not improve.
4. I think … NYJ CB Darrelle Revis is very good. He held WR Andre Johnson to 4 catches for 35 yards in week 1 and WR Randy Moss to 4 catches for 24 yards in week 2. I might consider benching your WRs against him.
5. I think … RB Darren Sproles is not a great RB. But, damn, he is great when he gets the ball in space. He is worth starting every week, especially while RB LaDainian Tomlinson is hurt.
6. I think … RB Felix Jones could benefit greatly if RB Marion Barber misses any time due to his quad injury. But watch for RB Tashard Choice to get some touches, too.
7. I think … As (I) expected, WR Devin Hester is not a real WR. However, its a little surprising to see rookie WR Jonny Knox has become the leading WR in Chicago.
8. I think … I love the NFL. QB Jay Cutler throws 4 INTs and CHI loses go GB in week 1. Then CHI beats PIT in week 2, and GB loses to CIN. So tough early on to tell who is for real.
9. I think … QB Matt Ryan is the real deal. And TE Tony Gonzalez is his new best friend.
10. I think … I was wrong about WR Dominic Hixon. It looks like WR Mario Manningham and WR Steve Smith are going to lead the way. One or both might even be available in your league.
RB Handcuffs
As I have said before, you should not automatically grab the "handcuff" for the RBs you draft simply because they are their real life backup.
However, there are some "handcuffs" you should defnitely grab if you draft certain RBs. And here is a list of guys that, if you draft them, you should also draft their "handcuff":
RB Adrian Peterson (MIN): Peterson has been a workhorse since he came into the league as a rookie. But he is not without injury concerns. And he may have one of the better backups in the league in RB Chester Taylor. If AP misses any time, Taylor should put up very good numbers in his stead.
RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX): MJD has had a very healthy career thus far. But he has also been limited in the amount of touches he's had. This year JAX (finally) expects to use him as a fulltime ballcarrier. Although that increases his fantasy value, it also increases his chance to get injured. There has been no official word from JAX on his backup, but I expect RB Chauncey Washington would get the nod (initially) to take over the load. But also keep an eye on rookie RB Rashad Jennings, who could get some touches, too.
RB Michael Turner (ATL): Whether you believe "The Curse of 370" or not, you cannot argue with the fact that there is a body of statistical evidence out there that says it is very likely Turner will get injurd this year. So, even if you do not believe it, you should play the odds and pickup his backup. Unfortunately, his top backup, RB Jerious Norwood, suffered a knee injury recently. But he should be fine by the time Turner goes down. But you should also keep an eye on RB Jason Snelling and rookie RB Thomas Brown, who could get some work if Turner succumbs to "the curse".
RB Frank Gore (SF): Gore is a highly-ranked RB this year, due to his skill level, the offense he is working in, and his history of being productive. However, he also has a history of being injury-prone. And rookie RB Glenn Cofffee is playing ver well. So add him if you have Gore, and look like a genius when Gore misses time and you casually insert Coffee into the lineup and pile up the points.
RB Brian Westbrook (PHI): If you gamble on Westbrook early, you need to make sure you get RB LeSean McCoy later in the draft. McCoy should put up very Westbrook-like numbers if/when Westbrook goes down.
RB Marion Barber (DAL): It is not entirely clear what role Barber will have in the DAL offense this year. But he should get enough touches to make him a very solid RB2. Either way, in the event that his brutish running-style causes him to miss any games, look for RB Tashard Choice to pick up his touches. RB Felix Jones should continue to get his own touches no matter what, although they would likely increase in the event that Barber goes down.
RB Pierre Thomas (NO): Thomas came into the year with high expectatoins, but an MCL injury has put his status for week 1 in doubt. If you have Thomas on your team, you should also add RB Mike Bell, who would benefit immensely if Thomas misses any time.
RB Clinton Porits (WAS): Those who had Portis on their team last year remember how much fun it was at the beginning of the season when he was killing it. And they also remember how miserable it was at the end of the year when he was getting killed. And now there are reports that he has a bruised rib. I love Portis and think he is about as tough as they come for NFL RBs. But as a result of his toughness, he often has nagging injuries. I think RB Ladell Betts will be involved more this year, and he should be on your roster if you own Portis.
RB Marshawn Lynch (BUF): We already know Lynch is going to miss the first 3 games of the year, which means RB Fred Jackson is going to get a majority of the touches during that time. Add him to your roster if you have Lynch, not only for those first three games, but also for later, just in case Lynch gets injured or cannot keep his nose clean.
RB Thomas Jones (NYJ): Thomas is getting older and has not looked good so far this year. But he did have a career-year in 2008, so it is hard to discount him completely. Either way, if he were to get hurt or become entirely ineffective, RB Shonn Greene would probably take over his role as the main ballcarrier. Although I think RB Leon Washington is the only NYJ RB worth owning, Greene will probbaly do alright in the event Jones goes down. But, like the situation in DAL, Washington would probably see his touches go up, as well.
RB Knowshon Moreno (DEN): Moreno has a ton of potential, unfortunately we have no idea whether he will ever meet said potential, because we have yet to see him play in the NFL for any legitimate amount of time due to a knee injury he suffered early on in his first preseason game (after a long holdout). I suspect he will be fine once he recovers, but if you took a flyer on him in your draft, you should also add RB Peyton Hillis, who seems (to me, anyway) as the best option DEN has if/when Moreno is out. RB Correll Buckhalter and RB LaMont Jordan are also in the mix, I suppose, but Hillis should be the most effective RB in the group.
RB Joseph Addai (IND): Addai has been fairly ineffective recently, and he has struggled to stay healthy. Enter rookie RB Donald Brown, who has looked sharp so far. It is hard to say what will happen with this RBBC, but it is safe to say that if Addai gets injured or cannot get the job done, Brown will step in and could do very well.
RB Jamal Lewis (CLE): Lewis has looked slow this preseason and is at that magical age (30) when RBs go down hill. So if you take him, you should also grab RB James Davis, who could supplant him as the starter by midseason.
RB Willie Parker (PIT): Parker has seen his YPC go down each year since becoming the starter. That is not a good sign of things to come. So if you take Fast Willie, make sure you also grab RB Rashard Mendenhall, who should see his role increase as the year goes along, especially if FWP cannot stay healthy.
RB Rankings: Updated
I updated my RB Rankings. No major surprises. LT is moving up on my board. And Turner is sliding down. If RB Jonathan Stewart (CAR) cannot stay healthy, RB DeAngelo Williams (CAR) will move way up. No denying his talent. Just worried about the RBBC situation.
Here is my top 10:
1. Adrian Peterson (MIN)
2. Matt Forte (CHI)
3. Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX)
4. Michael Turner (ATL)
5. Steven Jackson (STL)
6. LaDainian Tomlinson (SD)
7. Chris Johnson (TEN)
8. Steve Slaton (HOU)
9. Frank Gore (SF)
10. DeAngelo Williams (CAR)
And here are the rest of the updated rankings…
Also, check out the Player Rankings page (above) for other positions.
Should I draft Michael Turner?
There is quite a debate over RB Michael Turner. Some think he should be the number one pick, while I have talked to others who think he should drop to the second round.
What do I think? Well, I think you should pick in somewhere in the middle of those two. And, at some point in the convoluted mess below, I explain why.
Turner blew up in 2008 with 1699 yards rushing and 17 TDs. And he returns in 2009 with an improved QB in second-year QB Matt Ryan, no major injury concerns, and relatively little wear on those tree-like legs (only 598 total carries in the NFL).
So, he should be one of the top RBs heading into 2009, right? Well, yes and no.
I think Turner will end up being a top 10 RB, but whether he will be a top 5 RB is questionable. I have Turner ranked as the 4th RB (behind RB Adrian Peterson, RB Matt Forte, and RB Maurice Jones-Drew). But to be entirely honest, I would rank RB Steven Jackson above him but for S-Jax's injury issues. And I like RB Chris Johnson more, but I cannot rank him up there due to RB LenDale White's tendency to vulture his TDs. And I could go on. But my point is, Turner does present some risks. So, although I have him ranked 4th among RBs, there are definitely some issues to be aware of if you are considering taking him with your first round pick.
Many other fantasy experts cite the so-called "Curse of 370" — which basically says that any RB who has more than 370 carries in a given year is all but guaranteed to have a drop-off in (fantasy) production in the following season. In fact, only the aforementioned fantasy God LT has avoided the Curse of 370. In 2002, LT had 372 carries. But LT went on to score more fantasy points in 2003. But other than LT in 2002-2003, every other RB in the history of the NFL has done worse in the year following his 370-plus carries. (I have yet to see any analysis, however, on how many total carries the RB has in his career prior to the dropoff. LT was young when he had his 370-carry season, so it is not all that surprising that he kept going. Others were much older.)
So, we should expect a decline in production then, right? Well, yes and no. I am not usually one to argue with that kinda body of evidence. However, it is worth noting that Turner only had 228 carries before his arrival in ATL. And can we really believe that Turner is destined to fail while AP — who had 363 carries — is safe because he was 7 carries short of 370 in the regular season?
Hard to say. But a curse is a Curse, right? Well, yes and no.
I do expect Turner to see a decline in production. But it has very little to do with the Curse. I believe his production will decline for three very simple reasons: (1) His schedule is tougher, (2) ATL will limit his carries, and (3) QB Matt Ryan will be better.
(1) Fewer Carries: ATL will likely reduce Turner's workload in 2009 in order to prolong his career. I am predicting they will give him the ball around 325 times. So, even if he averages 4.5 YPC again, he will gain less than 1500 rushing yards.
(2) Tougher Schedule: Based on traditional scoring (i.e. 10 yds = 1 pt, TD = 6 pts.), Turner scored 265 points in 2008. However, a closer examination of how he scored those points reveals that he piled up most of those points against some very weak defenses. In fact, Turner scored 198 of those points in 8 games. Which means he only scored 67 points in the other 8 games.
In the 8 games when Turner scored only 67 points (average = 8.4), he faced defenses with an average rush defense ranked 11.8. In the 8 games when Turner scored the other 198 points (average = 24.5), he faced teams with an average rush defense ranked 26.8. (Remember, there are only 32 teams… So those teams were pretty bad.) You do not have to look at these figures long before you realize that Turner piled up most of his fantasy points against very poor defenses.
Not only does this concern me because his 2009 schedule is tougher, but it also concerns me because Turner was very inconsistent, especially early in the season. In 4 of his first 8 games, he scored 5 or fewer points. In his second 8 games, however, Turner scored at least 10 points in each game, including 13 points against the #1 ranked MIN rush defense in week 16 (the championship game for many leagues). So at least he was putting up solid scores towards the end of the year. But the fact that he had so many stinker games is cause for concern. (For the sake of comparison, AP scored 5 or fewer points only 1 time in 2008.)
Overall, in 2008 Turner faced teams with an average rush defense rank of 19.3. And he only faced 4 teams — MIN (1st), PHI (4th), CHI (5th), and SD (11th) — that were ranked in the top half of the league in rush defense (although, as you can see, 3 were ranked in the top 5). In the 4 games against defenses ranked in the top half, Turner averaged 8.3 points. In the 3 games against teams in the top 5, Turner averaged 7.7 points.
However, Turner's schedule in 2009 is much different. First, let me say that I realize defenses can change dramatically from year to year. But since we have no other way to measure them, I will look at last year's stats and rankings. So, below is a chart (of sorts) that compares Turner's 2008 schedule with his 2009 schedule:
Average Rank
2008 = 19.3
2009 = 13.6
Ranked in Top Half
2008 = 4
2009 = 9
Ranked in Top 10
2008 = 3
2009 = 6
Ranked in Top 5
2008 = 3
2009 = 2
Ranked in Bottom 10
2008 = 6
2009 = 0
Ranked in Bottom 5
2008 = 4
2009 = 0
The ones that stick out to me the most are the number of teams ranked in the Bottom 10 and Bottom 5 each year. In 2008, Turner faced 6 teams in the Bottom 10, 3 of which were in the Bottom 5. However, Turner does not face a single team that is ranked in the Bottom 10 in 2009. And Turner scored over half of his total points (137 / 265 = 52%) in these 6 games in 2008.
(3) QB Matt Ryan will be better. This goes right along with (1) above — If Ryan is better, ATL can give Turner fewer carries and rely on the passing game more. Ryan is quickly on his way to being a very good NFL QB. So I think ATL will open up the playbook for him a little more this year.
So, what does this all mean? Who knows. No one can predict the future. But I will say this: I think the Curse of 370 is overblown in this case. However, you can expect to see Turner get fewer carries, have a lower YPC average, and score fewer TDs in 2009.
Which means, curse or no curse, he will be less a less productive fantasy player. (Just in case you missed that.)
Please comment and let me know what you think…
17 Crazy Predictions
Here are 17 crazy (and/or not so crazy) predictions for the 2009 fantasy season that I — um, predict — will come true.
Why 17, you ask? Because that is all I could think of…
1. QB Philip Rivers will not be among the top 10 fantasy QBs at the end of the year.
2. QB Matt Ryan will be.
3. WR Larry Fitzgerald will miss at least one game. (I believe in the Madden Curse.)
4. QB Kurt Warner will miss at least one game. (I believe in reality.)
5. RB Adrian Peterson will score at least 15 total TDs.
6. RB DeAngelo Williams will not score more than 15 total TDs.
7. Rookie RB James Davis will take over for RB Jamal Lewis by week 10.
8. The top 3 fantasy QBs will be QB Drew Brees, QB Tom Brady, and QB Aaron Rodgers.
9. RB Michael Turner will score less than 10 points in at least 4 games.
10. TE Vernon Davis will be a top-10 fantasy TE.
11. WR Randy Moss will be a top-5 fantasy WR.
12. At least 5 rookies will score more points fantasy than WR Percy Harvin.
13. RB Ryan Grant will finish as a top-10 fantasy RB.
14. The top scoring fantasy WR will be WR Andre Johnson.
15. RB Ray Rice will be the highest scoring fantasy RB in BAL.
16. RB LaDainian Tomlinson will finish as a top-10 fantasy RB.
17. WR Devin Hester will not have more than 800 yards receiving.
RB Rankings: Updated!
Check out my updated RB Rankings:
My (new) Top 10:
1. Adrian Peterson
2. Matt Forte
3. Maurice Jones-Drew
4. Michael Turner
5. Steven Jackson
6. Chris Johnson
7. Steve Slaton
8. LaDainian Tomlinson
9. Frank Gore
10. DeAngelo Williams
Who is No. 1?
So… Your draft is probably right around the corner. And you are stressing, because you are not sure who you would take in the (unlikely) event that you get the number 1 overall pick. I have RB Adrian Peterson ranked number 1 overall. But you could make a case for some of the other top RBs. So, for your reading enjoyment, below is a debate (of sorts) over who should be the top pick in your 2009 fantasy draft.
Adrian Peterson (MIN): Some people are concerned about RB Michael Turner because he had 370-plus carries in 2008 (see below). However, those same people often neglect to mention that AP had 363 regular-season carries (plus another 20 in the playoffs). Do you really think those 7 carries saved AP from the so-called curse of 370? I don't. But I also do not think there is too much cause for concern. Yes, AP is an injury risk. Yes, he does not get receiving yards. And yes, his QB situation is worrisome. But he is a stud. There is no one else in the NFL right now who is a better pure RB. He should challenge for the rushing title and hopefully finds the endzone a few more times in 2009. Will he end up as the top-scoring fantasy RB in 2009? Nobody knows. But he is the safest pick at number 1.
Matt Forte (CHI): He surprised just about everyone as a rookie in 2008 as he finished 5th in scoring among RBs. Forte is an attractive option because he can run and catch, and there is nobody breathing down his neck for playing time. Plus, he is no longer a rookie, and now he has QB Jay Cutler in the backfield with him to keep defenses honest. I think Forte will continue to be a yardage-machine and should get into the endzone a few more times in 2009. But is he worth the number 1 overall pick? I certainly would not argue with anyone who took him number 1 overall. In fact, in my updated rankings, I have him ranked 2nd, behind AP.
Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX): Fantasy players everywhere have been waiting for RB Fred Taylor to leave so MJD could finally be the man in Jacksonville. He has an exciting skill set, and now that he is poised to get more touches, MJD is one of the most over-hyped players going into the 2009 season. But is it justified? He has never had more than 200 carries in a season. How many touches can we expect him to get in 2009? Will he be as effective in a full-time role? Should injuries be a concern? Also, even though Taylor is gone, do not forget about rookie RB Rashad Jennings and RB Chauncey Washington. The Jags would not have released Taylor if they were not confident in their other backups. Either way, he finished 10th among RBs in 2008, so you can assume he will improve on that in 2009. The question is, by how much? (Side note: Anyone else proud that I wrote that entire summary without using the word "diminutive"? Is there an unwritten rule somewhere that requires you to refer to him as "diminutive" at least once in every article? I get it. He's short. And you know an infrequently-used word. Awesome. Get over it.)
Michael Turner (ATL): Some people are making a big deal out of the 376 regular-season carries that Turner had last year. But I am not buying into this theory, for a couple reasons: (1) Turner is young (he only had 228 carries coming into 2008); and (2) The Falcons should be a better team in 2009. However, I do not expect Tuner to match his 2008 numbers. The Falcons do want to decrease his workload, so look for RB Jerious Norwood to get more touches. And expect the Falcons to open up the offense a little as QB Matt Ryan gets more comfortable. So why do I have him ranked 4th when so many others have him 1st or 2nd? Reduced carries and a (much) tougher schedule. Last year, he put up over half his yards and TDs in 6 games against some of the worst rushing defenses in the NFL. This year, the Falcons replace those games with games against the NFC East and AFC East, most of whom have much stouter run defenses. Expect a decline in carries, yards, and TDs from Turner in 2009.
DeAngelo Williams (CAR): What a difference a year makes. At this time in 2008, most people were more worried about whether Williams was the top RB on his team, let alone in the league. The first-round selection of rookie RB Jonathan Stewart had everyone convinced that Williams had missed his opportunity to shine. And that appeared to be the case through the first half of the season. And then, something miraculous happened, and Williams put together one of the more impressive stretches in fantasy history, scoring 15 TDs in the second half of the season. Before you get too excited, though, remember that he only scored 3 TDs in the 8 games. So, which DeAngelo can we expect in 2009? I think it will be an average of the two. And I also think (a healthy) J-Stew will continue to get the ball, frustrating owners of both players who just want the Panthers to pick one RB. Could he pick up where he left off in 2008? Absolutely. But I would not want to bet the number 1 overall pick on it.
My Advice? Everyone has their opinion — and you should consider them all — but, if I had the top pick, I would have to decide betwen AP, Forte, and MJD. In the end, I think I would settle on AP, because he presents the least amount of risk. I would be very tempted to take Forte, though, given how well he performed as a rookie and the acquisition of Cutler. How well the Viking QBs perform and how the Bears use Cutler in the preseason could sway my opinion, though. In any event, the only player discussed above that I would avoid is Williams, because he presents too much of a risk. Inevitably, someone will get a great deal on Williams due to those risks, but with the top pick you have to play it safe.


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Watermelon Sundaes Recipe
Guest always save room for fun and frosty Watermelon Sundaes. "For recipes like this that use fresh produce, my blender is indispensable. For a switch, make the topping with cantaloupe or honeydew melon instead," Sherri suggests.
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- 1 cup cubed watermelon, seeds removed
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- In a blender or food processor, combine the watermelon, honey and cinnamon; cover and process until chunky. Serve over ice cream. Yield: 4 servings.
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Monday, 27 January 2014
Happy Birthday Easel card using Meljens monkey toes!
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Hi everyone,
as you can see I am holding the whole Miss Pregrines Trilogy Box Set by Ransom Riggs in my hand.
It is a while ago since I read it and my feelings are really mixed, that is why I didn't put a review up earlier.
Today though I want to start with the first one which is Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar children.
With these books I can't actually guarantee you a spoiler free review but I will do my best to keep it to a minimum.
So in this book we are meeting young Jacob who works in one of the stores that belongs to his families supermarket or drugstore chain. He dislikes his job very much as well as that his future is already planned out in the family business.
One day he gets a weird and worrying call from his grandfather.
When he drives to check on his grandfather he finds him in the woods behind the house dead. Jacob claims afterwards he had seen something weird which nobody believes him everyone things he has turned crazy and to help him solve his trauma his father travels with him the Island in Wales where his grandfather had grown up in Miss Peregrines Orphanage.
And this is where the actual story of Miss Peregrines Home of Peculiar Children takes off.
When I picked up this first book of Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children I was sure this is a quick and scary read.
It only has 348 pages and I was sure even with the little time I have to read I am done with it in 4 days maximum.
But when I started to read I absolutely disliked it. The story moved so slow and for the first 200 pages nothing really exciting is happening. For these 200 pages I already needed five days as I felt reading took me ages due to nothing really happening. If I hadn't already had the whole trilogy I wouldn't have finished.
But then again thankfully I did.
Once things finally started I also started to like the book, the story, the time travel aspect, the peculiar children, etc. and the last 140 pages only took me two days (due to the lack of time otherwise I would have read the rest in one sitting).
I would still say though that I don't really got scared (if I would have read this the age of 13 and not the age 27 I probably would have though). The pictures in the book were really nice especially if you can't really imagine the things descriped it is nice to have a picture to it.
So all in all the start was not the best but the end made up for the start. So my rating is 3 stars and I really hope part 2 is a bit more fast paced than this one and thinks start happening a bit early and not 75% through the book.
I haven't seen the movie yet, as I had that many troubles with the books, but maybe you guys can let me know your thoughts.
Take care,