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The next day while I was at work my mom sent out her weekly family email. At the beginning of it she wrote:
I want to let you know, [Carson] and [my wife], that your email did sadden me, as you knew it would. I look forward to a time when Dad and I can chat with you to understand your decision better. Of course, Dad and I will continue to love you both very much.
She then continued on with all the goings on of the week as usual. After I finally got home, I sent an email to both my parents saying: "Do you have any questions that we can answer via email?" I was hoping to avoid starting the discussion over the phone.
I got no answer from that email, but my parents called again yesterday evening (Tuesday) while I was at the gym, and my mom left a message asking if there was a time we could talk on the phone and that they'd be available the rest of the evening. They had not responded to my email asking if there were any questions we could answer via email, so we concluded that they just were not going to go that route. It had to be on the phone for them. So we called them last night.
After some initial small talk, my dad was like, "Okay let's cut to the chase." Yeesh! He said, "We would like to know what happened." A small awkward interval of silence ensued, and then I made myself start talking. I said that it was a long process. He said, "It usually is." I said that there wasn't one big reason, but a whole lot of reasons. I told them that it started over three years ago when we were living in Virginia, and that both my wife and I had our own doubts and concerns at the time, but didn't necessarily know about each other's concerns. I said that the questioning process started with a lot of prayer and scripture study and then lasted all the way through the time we spent in Indiana as I was going to graduate school. At one point while we were in Indiana, we opened up to each other about our doubts and disbelief, and the process continued until it stabilized while we were still in Indiana. They asked what I meant by "stabilized" and I told them it was when we were no longer wrestling with our doubts or questions and we had reached a fairly solid conclusion about it all. I told them that I didn't want to go into any of the specific reasons because I didn't want them to feel on the defensive or feel like we were attacking them. They seemed to accept that and didn't pry for any details as far as reasons are concerned.
They asked if we had had any contact in the ward here in Seattle, and we told them no. My dad wanted to clarify something he saw in our email about leaving the church, wanting to know if we formally resigned or not. We told him no. He wanted to know if we were going to. We told him that we had no current plans for doing so, but that in the future it could be a possibility. My mom wanted to know what we do believe in, like God, Jesus, etc. I said I believe in a whole lot of things, however I do not have a belief in a deity. My wife tried to explain that she still thinks that humans have a spiritual aspect, basically trying to dodge the god question, hehe. In the middle of this I realized that I should really explain to them that we still have values, morals, etc. so I interrupted and emphasized the living crap out of the fact that we still believe in all the good things we've been taught by them, that I consider them to be exceptional parents, and that this is not a rejection of them or the values they've instilled in me. Throughout all of this they never betrayed a reaction. They kept all of their feelings about our answers to themselves, and were just calmly asking questions, hearing the responses, and then moving on to other questions. I imagine they probably resolved to approach it this way, asking but not reacting. Although it would have been interesting to know what there inner reactions are, I think this suited us just fine.
My dad asked what we would do if two home teachers showed up at our door. It's like they had all their questions written down. I told them that we would probably explain to them that we don't need home teachers. My mom asked if we would be offended if she sent us books from Deseret Book or subscriptions to church magazines. We told them that we would not be offended, but that it would be unnecessary. They asked about my parents-in-law and if we'd talked to them yet. We told them no we haven't but that my mother-in-law had responded to a previous email she had sent about some gardening thing, so we assumed that perhaps they weren't as bothered by it. My dad said he was sure that they were just as distraught about it. He really doesn't know what he's talking about here, as I don't think he understands that my wife's parents don't share his hardline, orthodox perspective. My wife talked about how she felt her mom had seen some signs of it from talking on the phone (my wife has an inner raging feminist) and that she probably wasn't as surprised because of that. My parents then told us that they had also seen signs. We were both tempted to ask what exactly they had seen, but we decided not to because to us it is an amusing question and I don't think they'd join us in laughing about it. Basically, my wife couldn't keep her raging feminist from leaking during the Christmas break when we were with my family. I'm sure that's the biggest sign they had, but I'm awfully curious as to what signs they might have had from me. I kept my mouth shut pretty well.
My mom asked us if we were still committed to each other and to our son as a family. Ha! We assured her that we definitely were, and that we've grown even closer as a result of being honest with each other about our issues.
Towards the end, my dad told us that there had been a lot of tears over the weekend because of this. I was silent, and my wife filled the silence by saying that we knew it would probably make them sad but that we thought it was important to be authentic. I wanted to say: "I'm still waiting to hear what your point is. I'm sorry if the fact that I can't bring myself to believe in this has made you cry, but that is your problem." But I didn't say that, which I'm sure you'd agree was probably a good decision. We all exchanged "we love you", my dad told us that Heavenly Father has a plan for us, my mom said she really wants to visit us, and that was pretty much it. Overall I think it was a good conversation. It sounded like they were very careful to not react to our answers; they just wanted to run down a list of questions and let us do most of the talking. This is definitely better than all those worst-case scenarios that have been dancing around in my head for the past year. It certainly helps that my wife and I are both in this together, and also that we don't have a ward that we need to extricate ourselves from. I consider myself lucky.


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Column Writing was the Other Day Job
I no longer write the Thursday column for the Kingsport Times-News. I had a really good run for five years. My last day writing for the Times-News was August 27, 2015. I enjoyed the writing, but my heart wanted to write travel, lifestyle, food and event related articles about the Tri-Cities and Hawkins County. Plus my daughter, Page Marie had our little granddaughter eleven weeks early. So, I'm on call for the two of them when needed.
So Read on and Enjoy a bit of Kingsport History:
This is me, Trease Carpenter posing for the Kingsport Times-News photographer when I started writing for a local paper May 10, 2010. The managing editor hired three rural correspondents to write the "Across the Fence" column three times a week. My day for writing it was Thursday.
Everyday Slice-of-Life Viewpoint
"Across the Fence" is a social media column all about the daily events in our lives. This makes for good chitchat. It's also writing down local history as it happens with the local folks in mind. It shows an everyday slice-of-life viewpoint.
This everyday slice-of-life viewpoint is most important in writing about travel, especially Southern Fried Travel. Without the local flavor and viewpoint, all you have are dry facts without the feeling behind them. Facts without flavor and feelings are boring. For any who journey to Northeast Tennessee in your travels, please read the column so you get the local flavor down right. Also get a real feel for the locals and all the cool events, eats, lodging and intriguing sights our locale offers. This is well worth your time.
Check Us Out and Read the Column
Come check out the Northeast Tennessee cities, towns, events and our awe-inspiring landscapes and architecture. Kingsport, Rogersville, Johnson City, Elizabethton, Jonesborough, Greeneville and the two Bristol's (Tennessee & Virginia) have all sorts of different things to see and do. Also the small towns of Church Hill, Mount Carmel and Surgoinsville, here in Hawkins County have their own flavored events, adding to the already diverse palette out there.
And There's More…
Not only that, you must sample our eateries. Good food of all varieties of cuisine is the norm here. Northeast Tennessee isn't just a pretty place to see, but we have great comfort food to go with our awe-inspiring scenery. So, please check us out and take a look at the "Across the Fence" column in the Kingsport Times-News. Lee Miller writes the Sullivan County, Tennessee part of the column on Sundays. Tina Bowen fashions her Scott County, Virginia part of the column on Tuesdays. I showcased the Hawkins County, Tennessee edition of the column on Thursdays.
I wish y'all happy reading with both Southern Fried Travel and the "Across the Fence" column in the Kingsport Times-News.


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Here's to finally letting you go – even though I'm the only one who ever believed you were worth the pain you put me through.
Songs that will always remind me of you:
RHCP – Easily
RHCP – Californication
Every other RHCP song
Creeper Lagoon – Chain Smoker
Creeper Lagoon – Cellophane
Creeper Lagoon – So Little To Give
Creeper Lagoon – Kisses and Pills
Pete Yorn – Just Another
Pete Yorn – Lose You
Pete Yorn – EZ
Pete Yorn – Crystal Village
Pete Yorn – A Girl Like You
Most other Pete Yorn songs
Mason Jennings – Nothing
No Doubt – Don't Speak
Pixies – Where Is My Mind
Incubus – Drive
Ben Lee – Daisy
Ben Lee – Deep Talk In the Shallow End
Bob Schneider – Piggyback
Damien Rice – Cheers, Darlin'
Coldplay – Careful Where You Stand
Coldplay – Yellow
Coldplay – Parachutes
Every Jack Johnson song from "In Between Dreams"
Nick Drake – Clothes of Sand (even if you don't really like it)
Nickel Creek – Helena
Nickel Creek – Sweet Afton
Nickel Creek – The Hand Song
Nickel Creek – The Lighthouse's Tale
Nickel Creek – When You Come Back Down
Every The Starting Line song (even if you don't like them)
Every Sad As Ivan song
Gorillaz – Clint Eastwood
Kane and Abel – Shake It Like a Dog
Ludacris – What's Your Fantasy
Most Train and Travis songs
Every Radiohead song
Third Eye Blind – Blinded (When I See You)
Third Eye Blind – Forget Myself
Third Eye Blind – Deep Inside of You
"'Till I opened my eyes and walked out the door
And the clouds came tumbling down,
And it's bye-bye, goodbye, I tried.
And I twisted it wrong just to make it right,
Had to leave myself behind,
And I've been flying high all night.."
Ben Folds – Landed
That should just about do it. Essentially every lyric on my lyrics page will always remind me of you too, but I think I'm ready to get on with my life now…
"I hope you take a piece of me with you."


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Fresh, raw, and cold-pressed are all buzzwords in the booming business of juicing. And if you like your juice with of these words in front of it – you know it is pricy. But it also tastes better than regular juice, even the premium brands. Some even say it is better for you.
Family-run Red Jacket Orchards in New York produces a juice line using fresh fruit straight from their farm. The line consists of blends, stomps, and ciders. Their cold-pressed juice blends come in such flavours as Fuji Apple, Raspberry Apple, Strawberry Apple, Blackcurrant Apple, and Grape Apple.
The juices are unfiltered so they can look cloudy like fresh cider. According to Red Jacket, "their juices have 50% more antioxidant power than the leading clear juice." The juices contain fiber and are flash pasteurized, a process that uses high heat for a short time. This kills microorganisms that cause spoilage without making the juices taste cooked. Cold pressing is also supposed to result in better and fresher flavour.
All of our testers loved the Red Jacket Orchards juice. They thought the flavour compared well to other more expensive brands of fresh and cold-pressed juices sold at super-markets.
A 12-ounce bottle sells for about $3 in my local supermarket. You can also order online, $17.99 for one 32-ounce bottle.


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Mini-Grant Application
FY2018 Mini-Grant Program Guidelines & Application
Electronic Submissions due May 16, 2018
The Anacostia Trails Heritage Area is a Maryland certified heritage area located in northwest Prince George's County. ATHA Inc., the management entity, seeks to promote and protect the cultural, historic, and natural resources of the region. The organization does this through technical assistance, coordination and partnerships, funding strategies, and innovative programming. Our membership includes municipalities and communities, as well as non-profit and tourism partners. The vision of ATHA is for visitors to easily find ways to enjoy the region through sites, parks, culture, restaurants and retail utilizing a coordinated approach of tours, trails, signage and connections.
ATHA, Inc.'s mini-grant program is designed to provide seed funding for innovative exhibits, tours, planning and projects which build upon interpretive themes identified in ATHA's Management Plan. Projects should seek to attract cultural heritage tourists to the region. Details about the Management Plan are found on www.marylandmilestones.org.
Examples of non-capital eligible projects include:
- trail amenities (repair stations, benches, signs, etc.)
- neighborhood driving/walking tours
- maps and interpretive brochures
- exhibit planning/development
- marketing support
- mural planning
ATHA Inc.'s mini-grant program does not fund events or "one day" programs. Additionally, projects that seek marketing funds may not also receive funds from M-NCPPC.
Criteria for grant awards:
a. Consistent with interpretive themes and/or suggested programs and projects in the ATHA Management Plan;
b. Include collaborative partnerships;
c. Enhance heritage tourism and encourage increased visitation in to the area;
d. Leverage other funding; and/or
e. Demonstrate ability of applicant to initiate, administer & complete project within proposed timeframe.
Application Procedure:
Non-profits and municipalities within the borders of the Anacostia Trails Heritage Area are eligible to apply. Individuals and businesses with proposals fitting the above guidelines may apply in partnership with non-profit organizations. Maximum grant award is $5,000 and 50% will be made available at project start.
Application deadline is Thursday, May 16, 2018 by 12:00pm. Completed applications should be submitted electronically by 12:00 p.m. Fax submissions will not be accepted. Notification of grant awards by the middle of June.
1. Only 50% of total approved funds will be distributed at time of grant contract. No less than 25% will be retained until after final report submission. See item #3.
2. ATHA, Inc must be acknowledged on any materials or publicity produced for the project/program/exhibit. ATHA Inc.'s designated logo must appear on printed materials. Draft of any printed materials shall be submitted to ATHA, Inc for approval before completion/ printing/ publication. ATHA, Inc reserves rights to use images & other materials connected with grant project/program/product supported by ATHA's mini-grant program. Examples of possible credit lines include: "(Name of Organization, event, program, project) is partially funded by ATHA, Inc." ATHA, Inc. can be added to a list of sponsors or the logo can be included in printed matter.
3. A final report is required one month after end of program/project has ended, and should include documentation of products and activities resulting from the grant project (e.g., number of brochures printed and distributed, number of attendees at event, etc.), copies of any such products, along with measures of increased tourism and economic impact if measurable.
4. Applicants MUST match the request 1-to-1. Applicant must prove that 75% of the match is cash on hand at time of request or have demonstrated approval by funder. The remaining 25% can be in-kind or cash, but must be documented as available at the time of funding.
5. Project must be completed within one year of grant contract signature.
Application Deadline:
Thursday, May 16, 2018 by 12:00pm
Questions to:
Aaron Marcavitch, Executive Director
Hyattsville, MD 20781
Phone: 301-8887-0777


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Official Tournament Website
Day 3
Sandra lost her match against Angel Yin and finished the tournament T9.
Day 2
Sandra defeats SH Park 2&1. She is teeing off on Saturday at 8:20 am local time playing with Angel Yin.
Day 1
Sandra defeats Chella Choi 4&3. She is teeing off on Friday at 9:00 am local time playing with SH Park.


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The freedom on the internet is almost endless. People do something terrible, and they can get away with it without any repercussions. Meaning, it's also filled with people who love to leech off of someone else's property. And that involves the website and the blogging community. Website owners pay premium amounts for their hosting provider, and that would include how much … [Read more...]
Make Your WordPress Website Stand Out By Blending In
Everyone wants to create a website that crushes the competition and is unforgettable. However, crafting a website to stand out – for the right reasons – is an art. Creating a website that stands out isn't about publishing controversial content and intense graphics. It's not about resorting to flash animations and background music from the 1990s, either. In fact, making a … [Read more...]
5 WordPress Themes to Help Showcase Your Self-Hosted Videos
Online videos seem to be a trend with various online communities. It's one of the most consumed content online, especially on social media. If you're a creative person and has a lot of videos to showcase, you'll want to use a theme that will allow you to feature your videos optimally. Thanks to WordPress, you can use a theme that's fit for this and be able to complement it with … [Read more...]
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If you're a video publisher, the most natural thing to do is upload your videos on Youtube and share them on social media or your personal site. However, if you want full control of your video content, then consider uploading all your videos on your WordPress site. Fair warning: the road to hosting your own videos is an arduous one. It is simpler to just upload the videos on … [Read more...]
How to Attract Better Job Applications Through Your WordPress Site
Your website is more than just a way to solicit new customer orders and leads; it's a showcase for your brand, which means you can use it to recruit new talent for your team. Unfortunately, one of the greatest strengths of this recruiting strategy is also one of its largest weaknesses: the fact that your site is publicly accessible. On the bright side, your brand and careers … [Read more...]


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Phone SystemsMBC specialise in supplying, maintaining and installing a range of modern, feature-rich phone systems for business.
We provide business-grade, office-based options, such as the award-winning 3CX phone system.
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3CX is an award-winning Microsoft Windows-based IP phone system. It runs on standard server infrastructure, eliminating the need for costly proprietary hardware. Available as an on-premise or hosted solution, 3CX can be scaled up or down to meet your business needs. This offers great value for money by increasing utilisation and cutting unnecessary costs.
A highly flexible system designed for mobility and fully unified communications, 3CX is equipped with enterprise-class features as standard. Thousands of companies worldwide trust 3CX for their communications needs, including international brands such as Pepsi, Boeing, American Express, Harley-Davidson, Hugo Boss and McDonald's.
As part of Air-IT, we have comprehensive expertise across IT, telecoms and connectivity and all of our team are fully certified. Together, we are ideally positioned to ensure your success with 3CX. We're one of only a handful of UK partners to hold the elite 3CX Platinum Partner and 3CX Hosted PBX Partner statuses, helping you to make a smooth transition to the 3CX Phone System.
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Printed Guitarbook
The Complete Guitar Transcription for The Safety Fire's 2013 album "Mouth of Swords".
138 Pages
14pt front and back covers with high gloss UV finish.
Black plastic coil binding
70 lbs offset pages printed on 98 bright white superior stock
*Plastic coil binding lays flat while reading and won't warp or break during shipment.
Finally, a printed edition of Mouth of Swords!
Whether or not you have the digital edition of this amazing book, it's always nice to hold it in your hands, lay it on your bed or read it while it sits on a music stand.
138 pages.
2 Great guitar players.
2 Really Bad Haircuts.
Original Description:
"The Safety Fire return with the incredible "Mouth of Swords". Maintaining and building upon one of the most unique guitar sounds in the genre, these fellas continue to impress. Good luck trying to pick as fast as Dez and Jo, and I dare you to wear your guitar as high as they do."
A A D G B E - Mouth of Swords, Red Hatchet, I Am Time, The Destroyer
A A C G A E - Glass Crush, The Ghosts That Wait for Spring
D A D G B E - Yellowism, Beware the Leopard (Jagwar), Old Souls
E A C G A E - Wise Hands


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DIY Tips/Hints on How to Tile
Choosing The Right Tiles:
It is very important choosing the right tile for your environment and decor style. We can advise and help you choose from Kitchen to Bathroom tile ideas which will enhance the look of any room.
Herewith A Few Points To Consider:
- The texture and finish.(matt or shiny surface).
- The size of the tile.
- The grade of the tile.
- Colour of the grouting.
- Next you have to decide if you are going to purchase tiles for the floor, walls, outdoor areas, patios, balconies and garages etc.
- You also need to know the quantity of tiles you need to purchase, keeping in mind that if you decide to tile in any pattern or diagonally, you will require between (10% -15%) of extra tiles for cutting purposes and wastage. It is also advisable to keep an extra box or two for future usage in the event of expansion and breakage.
Types Of Ceramic Tiles:
- A ceramic tile is a mixture of clays that is shaped and then fired at high temperatures.
- The tiles can be glazed or left unglazed.
- Glazed tiles come in a variety of colours, patterns and finishes.
- Glazed ceramic Ink-Jet is the latest in technology.
Wall Tiles:
- Wall tiles are the most durable and long lasting, and are ideal for wet areas or wet rooms and kitchens etc.
- They are also very easy to clean and maintain.
- Tiles 4 All stocks a wide range of ceramic wall tiles in various sizes starting from a size (150×150) right up to a size (1200 x 200). The size of the tile affects the appearance of the wall. The larger the tile, the bigger the wall and the room looks.
- Wall tiles come in many designs from a matt finish to a shiny appearance.
Tile Care And General Maintenance:
- Tiles 4 All offers a wide range of cleaners for different purposes. We stock the products neccessary for the sealing of all natural stone.
- We also stock grout removers, tile maintenance cleaner and sealer enhancers etc.
Unglazed Tiles:
- Unglazed tiles have different character and appeal. Unglazed tiles have natural colours and a smooth matt surface.
- It is highly recommended to seal unglazed tiles.
Floor Tiles:
- Tiles 4 All offers a wide range of both ceramic floor, ceramic glazed Ink-Jet tiles and porcelain floor tiles in various colours and finishes.
- Sizes range from a size (300×300) right up to a size (800×800).
Tips & Hints:
- Ensure consistent shading and quality in your batch purchase of glazed ceramic tiles by checking the box labeling and inspecting sample tiles across the batch before tiling commences.
Before You Start Tiling:
- Ensure all surfaces are smooth and level.
- Make sure all mortar and plaster has dried properly.
- Make sure all surfaces are clean and free of dust before you lay your first tile.
- Align your tiles and utilize the correct size tile spacers.
- Your time spent planning will determine the outcome of the tiling job.
- Check that all the tiles match according to the shade, code and production date.
- Please ensure that your tiles come from the same batch, especially when re-ordering.
- Open a few boxes and begin mixing the tiles around.
- Wipe the powder residue from the back of the tiles with a damp cloth.
- Select a reference tile that is the same texture and colour that you choose at Tiles 4 All.
- Any tiles that vary too greatly from the reference tile should be put aside.
- If you are tiling both your floor and wall tiles, it is a good idea to start with your wall tiles to prevent damaging your floor tiles.
- Mix only enough adhesive for approximately one square metre of tiling, as the adhesive especially on hot days and humid days dries quickly.
- Ensure that the consistency of the tile adhesive is correct. If the mixture is to hard or to runny the tiles will not stick properly.
- Always lay all your full tiles before you lay the cut tiles.
- Apply only enough adhesive for about four tiles at a time, otherwise the tile adhesive will dry before you can bed your tiles.
Grouting & Cleaning:
- Let the tile adhesive and grout dry for approximately 48 hours.
- First clean out the excess adhesive between the tiles with a cleaning sponge and squeegee.
- Mix the grout according to the instructions on the pack.
- Press the grout evenly into the joints with your grout squeegee, and smooth out the grout between the tiles.
- Once the grout is dry wipe off the excess grout by using grout remover.
Getting The Best Out Of Your Tiles:
- At Tiles 4 All it is important to us that your investment in purchasing tiles from us has lasting enjoyment.
- Our experienced sales staff will gladly assist you with the various cleaning and sealing product options available.
Tips & Hints :
- Don't apply an exterior sealant in direct sunlight or onto hot tiles, as the sealant will dry to quickly and will not have enough time to penetrate and settle properly. An early evening time, or in a shaded or cover area would be best.
Your Shopping List Requirements For Tiling:
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- Wall and floor tiles . The quantity of the M2 will be required.
- Decor.
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- Edge trims.
- Tile cuttesr.
- Tape measures.
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text: Quality never goes out of style. The 501® is the first blue jean, and it has been a blank canvas for self-expressionever since we invented it in 1873. Wear it relaxed and borrowed-from-him or downsized and sexy, depending on your style. True to the original, this jean features the iconic straight fit and signature button fly, and is made to last. It sits just below the natural curve of your waist, fits relaxed and easy through the hip and thigh, and features an essential straight leg. This season, we're introducing it in stretch denim, creating the ultimate do-it-all jean. Comfort, movement, durability and classic style -- the 501® CT Stretch is made to live in.


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I purchased a foam puzzle mat. All of the above was Disney Princess and was purchased less than a week ago. Luna has single-handedly destroyed most of the above, some of it within 24hrs of purchase. She has also started stealing and drinking from Freya's bottles but will deliberately dump out her own beverages.
While I am (mostly) joking about putting the kibosh (off topic, but here's an interesting read on that word that appeals to the cunning linguist in me) on gifts of any kind for any reason, I am frustrated at her lack of care and concern for hers or others' belongings as well as confused as to the origins of this lack of care and concern. I cannot be accused of not trying. I have taught her that she should ask politely before taking or using something that is not hers.
I have taught her that she should thank everyone for things they give to her. If you ask her what the rules and regulations are, she will recite them with surprising diction for a four year old. She knows that even things which belong to her are still not up for demolition at her whim…yet she does so anyway. She gets this evil-looking gleam in her eye and you know there's trouble to be had or you know to go looking for your favorite knick knack in a hurry.
What's especially disturbing is that it's not just objects she feels the need to randomly attempt to destroy. She will at random, and without warning, hit, kick, bite, slap, or otherwise attempt to maim people. This seems distinctly counter-intuitive on her part, considering her equally inherent ability to sense and react to others' emotional states on an empathic level, comforting them in their time of need. One would think that she wouldn't want to harm others if doing so would cause her to then feel their pain as it were.
The only explanation that makes it seem logical is if the feeling of pain is somehow a good feeling for her, perhaps due to the rocky start of spending her formative years in an abusive household. If this is the case, I am sure a child psychologist will be able to help me reprogram her to understand the benefits of a loving, caring home like the one we now have.
It is also entirely possible that I am over-analyzing and overreacting, as is often the case with me, and that she instead is acting like a lot of children her age and simply being mean and destructive for its own sake with no psychoses or ulterior motives to consider. I do have an appointment with her physician coming up during which these topics will be discussed and a referral will be requested.
In a somewhat related issue, she does seem to be more often hugging than hitting her baby sister, which gives me hope that their bond will continue to grow and they'll be the best of friends over the years. I went in to check on them last night (or rather quit early this morning) and discovered them both asleep side-by-side on Freya's bed. I snapped a picture of the adorableness. A couple of hours later, though, I had to move Luna to her own bed because Freya woke up fussing and tossing and turning.
She got a hug, a kiss, and a bottle of milk (which I found in Luna's bed this morning /sigh).
I must take a break from this psychoanalytic post to return to my mountain of graduate school coursework. The girls are both in their bedroom and–at last check–were in their own beds fighting sleep. I will check on them again before I delve too deeply into American folklore, Ozark literature, and second language acquisition…


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Selectmen's Meeting Minutes — August 21, 2007—4:00 p.m. — Memorial Hall
The meeting was called to order at 4:06 p.m. by Chairman, Joseph Judd. Other members present: John Payne. Bob was unable to attend due to a conflict in scheduling.
4:00 p.m. Senior Center Selection Committee (Jackie Stanford, Cathy Buntin, Judy Sullivan, Stefan Racz, Barbara Scott, Chris Myers, Elizabeth Wells and Terry Mosher). Helen Hodges was unable to attend. The purpose of the meeting was to bring forth the committee's unanimous choice for the position of Senior Center Director, to provide an opportunity for members of the Board of Selectmen to ask questions and to provide more information about the Center (i.e. budgets, funding, staffing, etc). James Godfrey of Wilde Road, Buckland was introduced to the Board of Selectmen. Following introductions, Jackie Stanford who is currently serving as Interim Director provided Mr. Godfrey with an overview of the Center's needs. Her list included: more stability (in the absence of a Director); a Senior Aide (a 20 hour, federally funded position that has been vacant since June); the need for a part-time van driver (8 to 10 hours a week); a lease with the Masons for the use of the building that expired in June; a long-term space solution; and the need for computer program to assist the staff with the compiling of statistics. Despite the Center's areas of need, Jackie stressed that there is no better time for a Director to come on board. All grants and budgets are complete and the Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging is sponsoring a training program for new Directors that will include facility management and advocacy training. The Selection Committee provided Mr. Godfrey with a copy of the budget, a pie chart illustrating the Center's various funding sources, an organizational chart a time-line for the various grant applications and EOEA projections for the over 60 population in this area over the next four years.
Members of the Selection Committee and the Board of Selectmen then presented Mr. Godfrey with follow-up questions to his interview responses. The questions asked were relative to: time commitment, his career path, computer skills, grant writing, potential challenges and salary requirements. In turn, Mr. Godfrey expressed an interest in learning more about the budget, the role of the Council on Aging and the possibilities of exploring a new location for the Center.
After a brief discussion concerning wages, Joe offered a salary of $46,009.60 which represents a Grade 11, step 10 on the town's wage and classification scale; noting that it would provide room for financial growth.
In closing, a motion was made by John to offer the position of Senior Center Director to James Godfrey of Buckland at an annual salary of $46,009.60. The motion was seconded by Joe. The motion carried unanimously. Terry Mosher will formalize the offer of employment in letter form and allow Mr. Godfrey until September 10, 2007 to accept the position.
Other Business:
Draft Guidelines for Recording Meeting Minutes and Responding to Record Requests – Joe has drafted guidelines that he has asked fellow board members to review and make comment for their next meeting on September 6th. The guidelines were developed in response to the last All Boards/Committee meeting with the hopes of establishing some uniform procedures for everyone to follow.
A motion was made by Joe to adjourn the meeting at 5:08 p.m. Motion seconded by John. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Terry Mosher


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We were only friends in the above picture. I can't help but smile every time I look at it. I totally remember that day. We were at our friend Jesse's house for a birthday.
Fast forward two years later and we were dating. We were still just babies but I think even back then we knew. Dom told me about a week after we started dating that he'd been in love with me for a while. He gave me a promise ring a month after we started dating. We were engaged two years after we started dating and married almost two years after that.
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How to use hydrocolloid dressings - properly!/
The well-known retail example of a hydrocolloid dressing for blisters is Compeed.
Another is Band-Aid Advanced Healing.
I use a clinical version called Duoderm or Comfeel.
For deroofed blisters only
Hydrocolloid dressings should only be used on deroofed blisters - blisters where the roof has been removed, leaving a red raw sore. Something like this (below).
As the raw blister base heals, it weeps. This weepiness combines with the dressing to provide the best environment for healing. And it prevents the dressing from sticking to the raw wound. That way it won't disrupt valuable healing tissue.
Do not use hydrocolloids on blisters with an intact or torn roof!
If you put hydrocolloids on a blister with an intact or torn roof, they will rip the blister roof off upon removal.
How to use hydrocolloids successfully
Hydrocolloid dressings are a must in the healing of deroofed blisters. But they suffer a poor reputation, as highlighted below:
"My crew have had a high number of bad experiences with Compeed. For a long duration event, it's a nightmare to remove. And it usually brings a sizeable chunk of skin with it, unless removed with great patience and dexterity."
"My team have dealt with hundreds of cases of Compeed that has almost morphed into "one" with the skin. It's really difficult to see where the Compeed finishes and where the skin begins. We actually recommend against it for long events for that reason. And if we see it in use, we speak up and discourage it."
"Personally, my worst blister treatment experiences of all time have been removing this partially metamorphosed Compeed from badly blistered feet."
"The open skin under the dressing stinks and the skin goes all wrinkly."
Some perspective
I completely understand these concerns. I've witnessed them myself, many times. Here's an example (below).
This was from the 2015 ANZAC Ultramarathon in Canberra. This runner had applied Compeed when he saw a blister forming. The blister roof was intact at the time. Later, as he removed his sock, he realised the Compeed had melded with the sock and he couldn't get the two apart. He also couldn't peel the Compeed from his blister. So as he took his sock off, the Compeed ripped the blister roof off.
If you've had a bad outcome with Compeed, there are three potential reasons why. I'm pleased to say, each is easily avoided.
1) Hydrocolloids are not for blister prevention
There is an expectation that the hydrocolloid dressing alone will prevent a blister from developing and/or prevent it from getting worse. This expectation is wrong. Don't use hydrocolloids for blister prevention – they are a blister treatment.
2) Only use hydrocolloids on deroofed blisters
Hydrocolloid dressings have an adhesive which make them stick. For this reason, do not put them on a blister with its roof intact, or with its roof torn. It will tear the roof off when you come to remove the dressing. Hydrocolloids need a weepy wound base to work their magic. The weepy stuff does two good things:
- It prevents the dressing from sticking to that part of the skin
- It partially dissolves to provide a gel that promotes healing
In my university days (some 25 years ago now) I was on the grinder doing some heavy orthotic modifications when my hand slipped and the grinder took a nasty gouge from my knuckle. I grabbed some Duoderm from the student clinic and used it as directed until it was healed. Within a week or so, the deep gouge had filled in and there was a nice pink area of healed skin in it's place. Not only that, the skin remained flexible enough so as not to limit flexion in the finger during and after healing - something that wouldn't have happened if I'd allowed the wound to dry out and scab over. It was remarkable. I still have a scar but it is quite underwhelming considering the size of the initial injury. If you don't believe me, the next time you have a weepy wound, get one of these dressings and try it.
3) Don't expect hydrocolloids to stay on, on their own
Although hydrocolloids have an adhesive to make them stick to the skin, I don't expect it to work on feet - not well enough. On your arm, fine. On my finger, fine. But on your feet, not fine. Think about the in-shoe environment - it's sweaty in there, and that's a constant threat to adhesion. All it takes is for one edge of the dressing to roll-back a little and be exposed to the sock (annoyingly, it will stick like glue to the sock - see photo above).
I recommend Fixomull around the circumference of a hydrocolloid dressing. Leave the majority of the dressing area visible – we need to visualise the degree of weepiness to determine when to change the dressing. Plus, hydrocolloids allow wound gasses to evaporate through the dressing (whilst being waterproof from the outside).
How long do you leave it on for?
Good question. Hydrocolloids can be left on for a few days or even a week. It all depends on how weepy the wound is. It can take a bit of practice to get this right. You don't want it on for a week if your deroofed blister is very weepy because you'll run the risk of the surrounding skin getting macerated (water-logged, white, rubbery). But there's nopoint removing it if the weepiness is only light. The weepy gel-like substance under the dressing will track toward the edge of the dressing with time. It might take 12 hours or it might take a week, but when it gets to the edge of the dressing, change it.
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Written by Rebecca Rushton
Rebecca is an Australian podiatrist with over 20 years experience. She has spent a lifetime dealing with her own blister prone feet in her sporting and everyday life. Rebecca specialises in helping athletes and sports medicine professionals figure out how to manage foot blisters with ease. And for kicks, she enjoys providing blister care at multiday ultramarathon events.
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Recap of the 8th Annual LNC Forum
Last Thursday LNC convened the 8th Annual LNC Forum, presented by Novant Health, at the CPCC Harris Conference Center in Charlotte. Attendees heard a morning keynote address entitled "Leadership in Healthcare" from Dr. Thomas Zweng, executive vice president and chief medical officer with Novant Health. Throughout the rest of the day participants learned about emerging trends and topics critical to the state through a variety of breakout sessions.
In keeping with the LNC Forum's theme of turning knowledge into action, Dr. Tony Zeiss of CPCC (LNC Class I) and Kenston Griffin of Dream Builders Communication, Inc. (LNC Class XIX) facilitated a discussion entitled "Leading by Doing: Strategies to Take Action." Brenda Berg of BEST NC (LNC Class XXII) shared the realities facing the education system in North Carolina, with practical steps on ways leaders can engage. Renee Hutcheson, AIA of NCDENR, and Roger Leeson, AIA of LaBella Associates, discussed the factors impacting LEED design and energy efficiency in sustainable design. Ben Kinney of Business North Carolina moderated a panel entitled "Emerging Energy Technologies and Opportunities," with Zak Kuchar and Mike Rowand of Duke Energy partnering with Jay Nemeth of North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives to share timely information on that topic.
The five content areas of the LNC program (economic development, education, environment, government, and health and human services) were woven throughout all of the day's presentations, offering an update on these topics for alumni and a taste of the core program for attendees new to Leadership North Carolina.
A special thanks to this year's LNC Forum presenting sponsor, Novant Health, and the generous contributions from our LNC Forum sponsors, speakers, and members of the LNC Forum planning committee.
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Wed 8am-12pm,3-6pm
Thur 8am-12pm,3-6pm
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