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July 25, 2007, 07:12:19 PM »
Well, it appears as though my problem with starting was the batteries. Took BOTH 8d's in today for testing and the one that tested weak(but OK) last time didn't register at all today in a load test.(the guy said probably a bad connection inside the batterY). And the one I didn't have tested before tested no good today. So that sounds pretty definitive. I'll know for sure once I get new batteries. I wasn't looking foreward to taking the starter out AGAIN.
Which brings me to my next question. 8d's here(Canada) are about 220 each. Group 31's are about 130 each and I would need 4.
Given that Group 31 is a size designation, why can't I use regular 900cca batteries providing they fit. Is there something special about group 31's. I can get 900 cca at Costco for $75. Am I missing something?
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July 25, 2007, 07:26:55 PM »
I'm thinking much the same way.... my 2-8Ds are slowly fading. I plan on replacing them with 4 (connected in series and parallel to achieve 24volts) batteries from Wal-Mart (850CCA each) They will fit nicely in the battery trays, and are a helluvalot lighter and cheaper that the 8Ds; much better warranty too. The only glitch for me is that I still use the factory bus air when travelling and I've seen suggestions elsewhere on the board that I should likely stay with the larger batteries.
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July 25, 2007, 11:10:45 PM »
I replaced my 2-8D's with two 950cca size 31's. I have a 12v system and a 8V-71 that cranks very well with these batteries. If they get low, I can electrically jump the deep cycle batteries for a helper with my jumper solenoid. The reason for size 31 is that they are the batteries most all trucks and buses use, so replacement should be easier. With you living in Canada, I too would run 3 batteries if it is 12v and 4 batteries if it is 24v. I'm using Interstate batteries. Good Luck, TomC
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July 26, 2007, 08:16:35 AM »
If you don't have road air you might be able to get by with just two group 31 batteries. My understanding is the extra batteries are to keep the A/C blowing when the alternator isn't providing enough juice at idle.
TomC, why four batteries with a 24 volt coach? Two batteries in series will provide 24 volt.
I bought my group 31 batteries from a local Ford/Sterling truck dealer for $62.50 each and they are 1200 CCA. I was suprised the price hadn't gone up since lead went up in price last year.
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July 26, 2007, 08:33:56 AM »
Two group 31's start my 24V bus with a 6V92TA no problem. Belfert is correct about the road air.
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July 26, 2007, 08:52:52 AM »
FWIW, we use two EverStart Group 65's to start our coach. They've been working fine for two years, came with a good warranty, and were about $60 apiece at Wal-Mart. But all they ever have to do is crank the starter -- YMMV.
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July 26, 2007, 10:05:35 AM »
Really good question, on why use groupp 31's? After doing due diligence I opted for 2 group 31's for my 6V71 auto. NO problems for the last 5/6 years. I also have a selector switch so I could add my house batteries if ever needed. Unless you keep the bus air there is no reason to use 4 group 31's or the 8d's. Unless of course that is the way you want to do it! Or you are one of our Alaskan friends.
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July 26, 2007, 10:23:50 AM »
I don't think using 8D batteries had anything to do with the A/C since the A/C shuts off automatically whenever the alternator voltage drops (such as engine idle). 8D batteries simply provide more cranking time if an engine is hard to start for whatever reason (cold weather, driver error, ect). House batteries were not available as backup on the bus when it was built.
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July 26, 2007, 10:54:22 AM »
your bus may be different, but my bus air conditinler does not shut off when at idle or the voltage drops. While the compressor itself (electric clutch) does not draw much, those 2 big 1 hp condensor fans and the circulation fans keep right on going and draw big amps. You might be able to get by with only two group 31's if you have bus air, but they will have shorter lives as a result.
The big drawdown and fast dumb regulator charge up with heat up the bats a lot more, cause more outgassing etc. generally shortening their life.
There is no magic about two 8 Ds, vs 4 group 31's. Its all about amp hours, and the general battery type and construction.
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July 26, 2007, 01:04:13 PM »
H3Jim: I thought all bus A/C systems were interlocked like the MCIs as even 8Ds would only last for a few minutes with all the A/C motors, instation lights and running lights on. You would be looking at close to 200 amp load on 24 volts and that wouldn't allow much time for a commercial bus lunch stop without deep cycling start batteries.
I agree, nothing magic about 8Ds, just high amp hour batteries that can be replaced with multiple smaller batteries. Size 24 will work if you have enough of them. Under ideal conditions, two in series might start your engine.
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July 26, 2007, 02:49:08 PM »
Nobody answered the question about using other series batteries with the same CCA as Group 31??I would like to know this also. I bought both start and house Group 31s last year and remember doing a lot of research before getting them.
I remember clearly why I got the house 31s but don't know why I got the start 31s? I got rid of the 8Ds because I was tired of lifting all that weight and the poor warranty.
It appears to me that CCA and Reserve Amps are the key factors for start batteries but I hope one of the battery experts will come up with the answer.
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July 26, 2007, 03:31:00 PM »
I thought I answered your question when I said I was using Group 65.
To answer in more detail: It depends.
First off, will you have an alternate means to start the coach? For example, we have eight 8D house batteries, and a solenoid to connect the house and chassis systems. Normally, this solenoid closes only when the alternator is charging, but I have a manual override that I can use to force the systems to bridge. That will allow us to start the coach using an assist from the house batteries, if ever the group 65's let us down. I don't think I would go with a battery that small without this emergency start system in place.
When it comes to starting batteries, you are correct that the relevant metrics are CA, CCA, and Reserve Capacity (by contrast, house battery capacity is more appropriately expressed in AH at 10, 20, and 100 hour rates). "Group Size" has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with a battery's performance or capacity -- it is only a measure of the physical size of the case. (Before anyone jumps on me about this: of course I realize that an 8D battery of the same manufacturer, construction, electrolyte, etc. will generally have more capacity than, say, a 4D -- the key here being "all other factors equal").
I have seen Group 24 batteries from one manufacturer with higher capacity than Group 31 batteries from another manufacturer.
So, no, there is no particular reason to buy any specific BCI group size other than space considerations, so long as the battery you are looking at has at least the CA, CCA, and Reserve Capacity that you need. However, I would not reduce your reserve capacity unless you have an alternate means of starting than just the chassis batteries alone.
We opted for the Group 65 because it met our cranking amps requirements, yet was cheaper and had a better warranty than the Group 31 (not to mention that Wal-Mart generally does not carry Group 31 in its stores, excepting Sam's Club, to which we do not belong).
As for the discussion about 8D's and blowers: I think there is some confusion. Stan, the only thing that will cause the blowers to cut out is a total failure of the alternator to put out charge (also makes the "Not Gen" light come on). So, for example, your blowers will cut out when the engine is not running, or if the alternator fails. That definitely does not mean that the alternator is putting out enough charge to run the blowers and all the other loads on the coach, which is where 8D batteries come in: they have enough reserve to get you through periods of low idle, or other times of low (but not zero) alternator output.
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July 26, 2007, 04:18:52 PM »
Hello Fred Mc.
That price for 8D sounds a little high. Find out where big transit near you gets their batteries. Closer to $180 here in Toronto area.
Group 31 are attractive alternatives because of the supply and demand equation due to the truckers using them. Drives the prices down, also why Walmart won't play in that game, don't want the warrenty issues with commercial use.
Those of us in the frozen north MUST maintain or exceed the stock battery requirements because what the COLD WEATHER does to battery capacity. If you start off with less, you end up with a lot less when the temps go off below freezing and beyond.
2 8D's will start to struggle down below 0 F degrees, block heater, Webasto or whatever...the cold saps the strength of the lead acid battery.
Now, if you want to talk battery wamers....
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July 26, 2007, 04:21:27 PM »
Belfert- two 31's in series will create 24v. If you're from Canada or other cold winter weather, you might consider using 4-31's (like all trucks with sleepers do) for the extra capacity to crank when it is cold. Since most deep cycle systems for the camper part of the bus is 12v, you won't have the luxury of having a jumper solenoid. Good Luck, TomC
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July 26, 2007, 05:22:58 PM »
Sean: I hope bus warrior has more experience with fleet use on MCIs but my experience is that at low idle and high load on the alternator it doesn't put out enough voltage to hold in the relay connected to the R terminal. That relay turns on the NOT GEN light and drops out the A/C system. I had one MCI with belt driven alternator and one gear driven and they both acted the same.
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I remember watching the show and reading the books as a kid. Wow that feels like forever ago. And quite honestly I don't remember if I really liked it or not. Seems how I remember watching more than once, I have to assume I liked it. :)ReplyDelete
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I really loved the first Bernstein Bears book I remember reading a long long time ago . . . The Honey Tree. We have a huge stack of them here at our house and the six kids have read them all many times. My DH doesn't appreciate them too much, and I must agree with his assessment that Papa Bear often times is made out to be quite . . . well maybe not quite so bright. And that does bother me too.ReplyDeleteReplies
Good point. They are a bit stereotypical and a little dated. But they are great and I love them! :)Delete
I loved the Berenstein Bears as a kid and I have tried to pas that love on to my children. Stopping by through the AtoZ to share some love.ReplyDeleteReplies
I hope that you've been successful and they enjoy it as well! I know my boys do! Thanks so much!Delete
love the berenstein bears! we used to watch the shows all the time. we also owned all the books. my favorite being the one were the mother bear is pregnant and the children notice the changes because they can't sit on her lap anymore...sigh, memories.ReplyDeleteReplies
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At the main training area, you are going to come across three dormitory buildings, a library, a classroom building, a dining hall, a Training Center and a Forensic Science Research Center. You will also find a chapel, a one thousand seat auditorium, an outside track, a big gymnasium and a garage that is fully equipped.
In addition to this main complex, there is a mock city called Hogan's Alley. Hogan's Alley replicates a small town. This town is used for training those new people in the FBI. Behind the facades, you will come across classrooms that are functioning fully. There are also storage areas, audio-visual facilities and maintenance office. Above Hogan's Alley is a 1.1 mile defensive/pursuit driving training track.
There is an indoor firing range, which is where they train law enforcement officers. There is also a big firing range outside and a two hundred yard rifle range. This is a very secured facility and they do not have their doors open for any tours by the public. The only ones who are allowed through the doors are those who need training and the workers.
The units that are here include the Police Training Unit, Forensic Science Research, Firearms Training Unit and Training Center. There is also the Law Enforcement Communication, Investigative Training, Physical Training, New Agent's Training, Practical Applications and Investigative Computer Training Units.
Most of the units here are for new field agents. However, they are also used in order to update the existing agents on the new techniques that are coming out. The Forensic Research and Training Center is an interesting part of this facility. It is known for being a world class forensic laboratory amongst many things.
For groups of international and American law enforcement executives, this training area is known for conducting four ten week sessions every year. This academy appears in "The Silence of the Lambs." In fact, it is one of the main locations in this book and film adaptation.
There are various television shows that mentions this academy, such as X-Files, NCIS, FlashForward, Criminal Minds and more. For those of you going into the FBI, you will be attending the FBI academy, if you are able to meet the requirements.
Additional information at: http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/training


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Marvin Gaye's kids have been awarded $7.3 million (GBP4.9 million) after a jury in Los Angeles ruled Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams copied portions of the soul legend's Got to Give It Up for their hit Blurred Lines.
The federal panel declared Williams infringed on Gaye's 1977 hit when he wrote Blurred Lines for Thicke.
The trial lasted two weeks and featured testimony from both Williams and Thicke, who performed a medley of other people's classics in a bid to prove how similar some songs sound.
Gaye's kids contended they instantly recognized striking similarities between their father's number one hit and Blurred Lines, and a musicologist they called to the witness stand confirmed there was a "constellation" of eight similar elements which featured in both songs.
An attorney for the Gaye children claimed the two tracks' bass and keyboard lines and hook were identical.
During his testimony, Williams insisted he was not thinking about Gaye's music when he wrote Blurred Lines, but admitted the song may have had the "feel" of the soul great, because he has always been a big fan.
Thicke, Williams and rapper T.I. preemptively sued Gaye's family for a determination on whether their hit song was an infringement on the copyright for Got to Give it Up. Gaye's family countersued.
The soul legend's children, Nona, Frankie and Marvin Gaye III, were in court when the verdict was read on Tuesday (10Mar15) - Thicke's 38th birthday.


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Fanna banana, what could the matter be, thought Chunky Monkey as he stood half looking into a jolly toy window. Where is my Christmas spirit? A pretty doll winked at him. He didn't wink back. A baby toy elephant waved his trunk, but Chunky Monkey pretended not to see. "I guess I just don't have any Christmas spirit," he mused with a sigh.
Then suddenly someone nudged him. Chunky Monkey wondered who it could be. He didn't know anyone in this neighborhood. Then another nudge, hurting his shoulder.
Chunky Monkey didn't like that at all. He turned around quickly to say so, and rubbed his eyes. I must need glasses, he thought -- it seemed to be a snowman!
What could he possibly want? thought Chunky Monkey. The snowman seemed to read his mind.
"You're Frosty the snowman aren't you," shouted Chunky Monkey. "I'd know you anywhere -- you're famous."
"Well, I don't let it go to my head," Frosty answered.
"Speaking of heads, where is your magic hat?" asked Chunky Monkey.
"This stocking hat is magic too. The old top hat wore out," Frosty said, "and I need all the magic I can conjure up with my workload. I have a long, long list of plans for good deeds, but first I have a mission -- to give you back your Christmas spirit."
"How can you do that? Seems like mission impossible. And how did you know it was missing?" asked Chunky Monkey.
"I'm a CLAIR-VOY-ANT. That means I'm a traveling snowman with psychic powers, and I'm glad to help. Sometimes you have to go some place else to appreciate what you've got at home. First I must consult Santa's special maps to see where we are needed most. According to this one, someone right here needs our help."
"That looks like a million miles away," said Chunky. "How will I ever get back in time to finish my Christmas shopping?"
© and ® 1997 by Pauline Comanor


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TTT is hosted by The Broke and The Bookish! (but duh)
Shit guys, 2016 is UPON US! Is it just me or do you still feel like it's 2009? I'm not ready for the future! PLEASE GO AWAY! This weeks theme is our most anticipated releases of the first half of 2016! There are so many books I am already super excited to get to in 2016! I made a post about all the series installments I can't wait to get to here so this TTT will mostly focus on series starters and stand alones 🙂 This is just like a quarter of the books I'm waiting for but I no one has time to make a 100 books I'm excited for list 😉
Shall we get to the list!
- Truthwitch (The Witchlands #1) by Susan Dennard – I've been seeing some pretty negative early reviews about this book, someone I have on GR even marked it as a DNF and I was just like WOAH YOU BETTER BE LYING BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOREVER FOR THIS BOOK!!! Like when was this book announced? Like a year and a half ago? LONGER? I have been waiting forever for this book! IT BETTER BE BRILLIANT!
- Passenger (Passenger #1) by Alexandra Bracken – If you need me I'll be over here dancing around and singing ALEX-AN-DRA BRACK-EN!! ALEX-AN-DRA BRACK-EN!! ALEXANDRA BRACKEN!!!!!!!!! Guys SHE'S BACK! I will be reading this book withing seconds! WATCH ME!
- Firsts by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn – Does this book not sound super dark and interesting??!!!! I can't wait to devour it!
February AKA The Birthday Month 😀
- These Vicious Masks (These Vicious Masks #1) by Tarun Shanker & Kelly Zekas – This book is described as 'Jane Austin meets X-Men' AS IF YOU CAN READ THAT AND NOT BE LIKE SIGN ME UP! I am so down for this book!
- The Girl From Everywhere (The Girl From Everywhere #1) by Heidi Heilig – This book sounds so magical and flipping cool I shall be devouring it ASAP! Like, a time traveling ship??? YAS!
- Wink Poppy Midnight by April Genevieve Tucholke – This sounds so dark and mysterious! Plus that cover! *mouth waters*!
- Rebel of the Sands (Rebel of the Sands #1) by Alwyn Hamilton – The first line of this synopsis is 'She's more gunpowder than girl" like how you can not be completely intrigued now!! (Plus again, that cover! What can I say? I'm a cover whore.)
- Lady Midnight (The Dark Artifices #1) by Cassandra Clare – So I'm one of the few book nerds who stil hasn't read anything by Cassandra Clare (well I read like the first two Mortal Instruments book what feels like a 20 years ago). So going into this book I'll probably know absolutely nothing about the whole world, but everyone's excited for it's release and I want to be in on the fun!!
- The Way I Used To Be by Amber Smith – This book sounds like it's going to be such a powerful read! I'll probably end up crying out of the unfairness of it all!
- Flamecaster (Shattered Realms #1) by Cinda Williams Chima – GUYS I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS BOOK! Like LOL if you need me I shall be in a coma doing nothing but waiting for this book! If you haven't yet read Cinda Williams Chima's Seven Realms series GO READ IT NOW! This new series is based in the same world only a generation later (what that means for the world I. Do. Not. Know. BUT I AM SO EXCITED TO FIND OUT!
- Don't Get Caught by Kurt Dinan – I'm 100% expecting Don't Get Caught to be a funny prank war book about the underdog winning and I CANT WAIT!! I haven't read a good prank war book in yonks and I'm expecting this one to provide the lols!
- The Hidden Oracle (The Trails of Apollo #1) by Rick Riordan – I am almost finished reading Sword of Summer and throughout reading it I've been asking myself why I ever stopped reading Rick Riordan books?? This one sounds super fun considering it's about Apollo! Can't Wait!!
- Jerkbait by Mia Siegert – This may be one of my most antcipated books of the entire year!! It has strong family theme, sexuality, mental illness – all the goodies to equal a fan-fucking-tastic book!
- Ivory and Bone by Julie Eshbaugh – I heard about this book like 6ish months ago and I was eager to get it then! NOW it's like torture! GIVE ME!


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A symphony to transcend war
Jun. 12, 2017
Beethoven's 9th Symphony, known as "The Choral," was performed in Japan by German prisoners of war about 100 years ago at a POW camp.
At that time, during World War One, Japan and Germany were enemies. Now, the historical performance that allowed people to transcend feelings of wartime hostility is attracting a lot of attention.
During World War I, the POW camp was set up in the western region of Japan, in the city of Naruto.
About 1,000 German soldiers were imprisoned at the camp. They were captured in China during battles with the imperial Japanese military at Qingdao.
The German soldiers used their skills and built cattle sheds and bridges around the camp for the locals. These contributions made the community see them in a favorable light.
The pictures in a book drawn by German POWs depict everyday life at the camp.
One shows POWs competing in a heel-and-toe race while local residents look on cheerfully.
Many locals visited the camp when the POWs held a costume party.
They also formed an orchestra and held a concert almost every week. On June 1st 1918, Beethoven's 9th symphony was performed. It's said to have been the first performance of the symphony in Asia.
According to a document, 45 members of the orchestra played all the movements of the symphony. The performance lasted for 1.5 hours.
To find out how this event is remembered in Germany, we visited the descendants of 2 of the POWs.
Bruno Hake, 86, lives in Wiesbaden in western Germany. His father, Hermann Hake, spent some time at the POW camp in Naruto.
A letter that Hermann sent from the camp to his mother back home describes how he felt when he heard the symphony.
"The performance was a big success. I was especially fascinated by the 3rd movement. It gave me solace and peace of mind," it says.
"My father told me about the concert many times. He told me that we can have friendly relationships with people from different ethnic groups," says Bruno.
There are some who are trying to pass along the memories of this event.
Steffen Claussnitzer lives in Grebin, in northern Germany. His great grandfather, Franz Claussnitzer, was a POW. He worked on ranches in Germany and taught farmers near the camp livestock farming techniques.
Because he was fully accepted by the community, he sometimes stayed overnight at local cattle sheds.
"What impressed me was that, even though there was a war, the locals were very kind and humane. It's inspiring to know that this is possible," says Steffen.
Steffen believes that people can learn from this event. He has a 5-year-old daughter. There are refugee children from Syria at her kindergarten.
He hopes his daughter will grow up to become an individual who respects people from different cultures and religious groups.
"We need to get along with the Syrian refugees. We should not turn away from them. As long as they fit in here, it doesn't matter where they come from," he says.
To commemorate the historic performance of Beethoven's 9th symphony at the POW camp that will mark the 100th anniversary next year, a choir from Naruto City visited Germany in March and gave a concert.
Local people performed with the choir.
About 50 descendants of the POWs were invited, including Bruno and Steffen.
"It was moving to experience this performance 100 years later," says Bruno.
"It's amazing that all this hasn't been forgotten, and that the friendship between Japan and Germany, which began 100 years ago, has lasted," says Steffen.
The performance of Beethoven's 9th Symphony by the German POWs serves as a valuable reminder that, even during wartime, hostile feelings between people from enemy countries can be overcome.
Newsroom Tokyo anchors Aiko Doden and Aki Shibuya are joined in the studio by NHK World's Keisuke Mino joins. Watch the video for their discussion of the issue.


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If you're casting around for something to do on this Easter day and are in the Culver City area, head on over to Royal/T Cafe for some Ukrainian egg activities. Local artist Lyman Sebastian Tillinger will be showing some eggs, and making some eggs, and generally loving him some eggs.
His mom taught him how to make them. Now, he's teaching you.
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Tania Cappelluti is a founding member of Charlie's Angels Animal Rescue. She was driving in Costa Rica when she noticed something that made her stop the car. An abandoned dog was walking by the road. The dog was in pretty rough shape.
When Tania got out of her car, the dog immediately fell to the ground and began crying. Gaia, as the dog would later be named, was dehydrated and infested with tick and fleas.
Gaia was having difficulty standing, but with a little hydration she started slowly getting her energy back.
The next step for Gaia was to find her a home. Luckily Charlie's Angels has experience homing dogs all across Costa Rica.
They find homes for most of their dogs through word of mouth, a surprisingly effective strategy. With the help of Osa Peninsula Rescue & Adoptions, Tania found Gaia a temporary home.
Gaia ended up with Devon Storayn on a community farm while they searched for a permanent residence.
Puerto Jimenez fell in love with Gaia, nearly immediately. Now they're best friends.
You can teach an old dog new tricks. Gaia's life has completely transformed. Check her out high-fiving her owner!
Be sure to SHARE this with an animal lover!
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How long should my article be?
1500 words, plus research folder
What media should I include in my article?
Your article should use appropriate images, video and info-graphics. Used images should be visually appealing and of an appropriate size and quality. Use captions where appropriate and cite the image's source.
Where can I find 'rights-free' images?
Use Google's Search Tools to ensure your images are not subject to copyright. Other sources for rights-free images: http://search.creativecommons.org/
How should I use links and references?
Your article should contain links to referenced material both within the text and in a references section at the end. Keep links within the body text short and tidy, ensuring that links to external websites open in a new tab/window.
And what about my Author profile?
Use the Author page to include a short biography (50-70 words) about yourself and your interests, with a link to an individual social media profile (e.g. Twitter).
How can I use keywords effectively?
Be sure to include 5 'keyword' tags in your article, and also to use keywords as follows:
- in the title of the page
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Ensure however keywords fit naturally into the piece and are not overused.
How can I create 'page jumps' for my references?
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Any other tips?
Yes, make your article visually appealing considering the quality, alignment and spacing of images and other media, and also the position of quotes, etc.


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Bill is moving in with some friends and they've found the perfect house – so what if it's strangely cheap to rent, and the landlord is a little creepy?They have also announced that a 'binaural audio edition' of this episode will be available on BBC iPlayer immediately after it is broadcast on TV. This special version creates a 3D surround sound effect for anyone wearing headphones, placing them at the heart of the action in this nail-biting episode.
The wind blows, the floorboards creak, and the Doctor thinks something is very wrong. What lurks in the strange tower at the heart of the building – and why can't they find any way to enter it?
The Doctor is played by Peter Capaldi, Bill by Pearl Mackie and Nardole by Matt Lucas. David Suchet guest stars at the Landlord.
Kock Knock will air on Saturday 29 May on BBC One, with the time to be confirmed.


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Right, Left? Wrong!
Many Americans, and Christians in particular, are faced with the unfortunate dilemma of having to deal with the established two-party political system. Even though there are several other minority parties, none but the two main parties aforementioned wield legitimate power. While an individual might agree with a certain party or candidate on one side of an issue, they might differ on another. In a culture where labels seemingly have to be put on everyone and everything, most are often pressured into identifying as either a Republican, Democrat or occasionally as an Independent.
We hear of the "Religious Right" and the "Godless Left" as if there are two warring groups fighting over the political and spiritual souls of the nation. All of this incessant labeling leaves many Christians asking themselves, "Which party is the Christian party?" The answer is pretty clear: NONE OF THEM!
The Party of Christ
Many of us have fallen victim to the American two-party system that works to keep us enslaved to the party for the sake of the party. As Christians we are called to support Christ's platform above all others. This country needs less battles between Democrats and Republicans, especially when hundreds of thousands on each side consider themselves to be fellow Christians. We need more Christocrats. The only way we can stem this downward spiral this country continues to head down and restore it to the status of being a "city on the hill" is by reviving the Judeo-Christian values America was founded upon.
As John Adams conferred to Rev. Zabdiel Adams in 1776:
"Statesmen, my dear Sir, may plan and speculate for liberty, but it is religion and morality alone, which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand… they may change their rulers and the forms of government, but they will not obtain a lasting liberty. " [1]
What religion was it that Adams and his fellow Founders advocated? Where are we to find these sources of virtue and morality? According to Adams, in Christianity and the Bible. His words are quite clear:
"Suppose a nation in some distant region should take the Bible for their only law-book, and every member should regulate his conduct by the precepts there exhibited… What a Utopia; what a Paradise would this region be!" [2]
"…the Bible contains the most profound Philosophy, the most perfect Morality, and the most refined Policy that ever was conceived upon earth. It is the most Republican Book in the World and therefore I will still revere it. " [3]
- John Adams, The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United States, Charles Frances Adams, editor (Boston: Little, Brown & Co., 1856) Vol. IX, p. 401, letter to Zabdiel Adams June 21, 1776
- John Adams, The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United States, Charles Frances Adams, editor (Boston: Little, Brown & Co., 1854) Vol. II, pp. 6-7, diary entry for February 22, 1756.
- John Adams, Old Family Letters: Copied from the Originals for Alexander Biddle. (Press of J.B. Lippincott Company 1892) pp. 126-128, letter to Benjamin Rush February 2, 1807.


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Issue #21
Sometimes, this is what happens when two writers e-mail each other:
An ongoing conversation behind closed doors, equal parts experience, opinion, critique, and outright rambling, THE BASEMENT TAPES are an attempt to present somewhat serious discussion about the somewhat serious business of comicbooks between two writers waist-deep in the perplexing and ever-evolving morass of their own careers.
Sweet fucking Christ, it's 2005. Now that all the "Best Of 2004" lists have stopped cluttering up our collective consciousness, we can get back to the business of bitching and moaning, right? We can get back to true freedom of expression. We can get back to the Basement… and Tape is rolling…
CASEY: New year, new set of gripes. It's the cycle of life, isn't it? Luckily, we've got our own little soapbox to scream from, eh? Makes you proud to be an American.
Which brings me to the subject for this week's scrutiny, one that I suspect might be as American as apple pie and rigged elections. A little thing called Spin Control. For the uninformed (and, really, exactly who would that be these days?), Spin Control is the subtle art of putting a happy face onto something potentially negative or damaging. Politicians excel at this kind of behavior. Our latest heartbreak of a Presidential election (I say, "heartbreak," depending on what color state you live in) was rife with Spin Control on both sides, the most heinous being Bush's post-victory declaration that he is now carrying out "America's mandate." Excuse me while I shudder…
The fact is, Spin Control works. People are willing to believe what they're told by anyone with a platform or a microphone. Whether or not we're too trusting is not the point. Trust is a good thing. Abusing that trust… well, I don't think that rates too high on the "good" meter.
So what the fuck does this have to do with comicbooks? A lot, actually. Today's comicbook culture — at least in the so-called "mainstream" that currently occupies most of my business day – has become all about Spin Control. When you print to order (or damn near to it) and then crow about "selling out"… well, that's fucking Spin Control. And if that generates artificial heat for a "sold out" issue and influences both retailers and — by extension — readers into becoming interested in said series… well, what's the harm in that?
Except we've all heard the story about the boy who cried wolf, haven't we…?
You've seen your fair share of examples of this, haven't you…?
FRACTION: This is such a slippery slope to tread, you know? You can't assault the more farcical aspects of comics "journalism" without nine kinds of hell coming down on you, it seems. Oh well. Not like knowing I was about to do something stupid ever stopped me from actually doing it.
Here's how I feel about it– these poor bastards gotta talk about something. I guess comics news sites need hits and ad revenue to stay, er, open, so they'll take what they're given and they'll like it through gritted teeth. I mean, what choice do they have? The publishers have the run of the table and get to generate whatever phony little news cycles they want. The publishers are, you know, a business and they're gonna generate PR accordingly.
…Has anyone wondered out loud about the Big Two's relationship with Wizard? That's kinda fascinating-"news" breaking against the Wizard Embargo, I mean…
I'm more fascinated by individual creators playing the spin game. When creators cross that line and become active in their own press is when it all gets embarrassingly interesting.
CASEY: Yeah, that's what I was getting at. Web sites are too hungry for content to call bullshit most of the time, so I give them a pass for that. Because, at the end of the day, I think that individuals take advantage of that endless hunger to put out their version of How Things Are.
I've heard of publishers bringing down the hammer on talent that speaks out of turn, but those instances are so few and far between. And I wouldn't necessarily think that publishers are in the business of censoring their talent. They shouldn't really have to. These are adults we're referring to… right…?
Well, maybe that's the problem in our particular field. We deal in primarily adolescent imperatives. Rarely do folks discover comicbooks as a full-blown adult and then pursue a career creating them. It's the dreams we had as children that drive us to this business. Part of me knows how fucking great that is, but in areas like this, the downside becomes painfully and — as you put it – "embarrassingly interesting".
Just to get us rolling here, what's the best bit of spin control you've seen in the past year or so? Even in vague terms…
FRACTION: What, are you trying to get me in trouble?
While I can't say it was necessarily the best bit of spin control, I thought the Millar/WANTED/Eminem thing was certainly the purest blast of PR entertainment last year. And I don't even understand exactly what did or didn't happen– that's how you know it was good spin.
Bill Jemas' lateral transfer out the Marvel door could've turned into one of those ugly Marvel Nights of the Long Knives kind of deals, but I thought his departure was handled with a graceful kind of spin that was lacking during his time at the top of the dog-pile. As controversial a guy as he was, his departure could've exploded into a big mess, you know?
CASEY: Well, I don't want to point fingers either, but the odd mantra, "Read it again knowing what you know about Wanda" springs to mind. I really liked that one. It's like a fucking Jedi Mind Trick.
I think a spin tactic that's more common than most people would realize is when creators try to convince readers that they know exactly what they're doing, in terms of a particular story or even an ending to a particular story. In mainstream comicbooks especially, folks are flying by the seat of their pants so to expect anyone to have things completely thought out is just a recipe for disappointment. There are far too many factors conspiring against you to really present a clear and coherent story within the parameters of a shared universe. If and when it actually happens, I chalk it up to pure luck.
And for once, anyone who publicly swears off of writing or drawing superhero comicbooks — for whatever reason — and then a few years later comes back to working on them in a big way should simply come right out and say the real reason why: money. For Christ's sake, this is America (and, when it comes to outside America, extensions of our capitalist imperialism). You can do something purely for the money, if you so choose. Doesn't mean it's not devoid of artistic merit, it simply acknowledges that you have to pay the bills, too.
But where do you think the compulsion to spin comes from? Are we so desperate to be liked – or so fearful of being disliked — that we can't show even a trace of weakness, misjudgment or just plain wrong-headedness? Is it a crime against nature when your book doesn't sell huge numbers or when you go back on some ridiculous public statement you made years ago…? What's funny about that to me is that, in normal sociological paradigms, the more "perfect" you are, the more hated you are…
FRACTION: Yeah, but would you want to read Joe Blow's run on PRINT-TO-ORDER MAN'S ADVENTURES IN THE NEW MAINSTREAM if he was interviewed in WIZARD declaring that he was only writing it for the cash? "I fell behind in my mortgage payments, and the first thing I thought of was that I could jam out a handful of PRINT-TO-ORDER MAN stories, cash the checks, and get my credit rating back up by Christmas. You heard it here first, True Believers!"
I mean, I know that the PRINT-TO-ORDER MAN money isn't anything to scoff at, but I sure don't want to know with how much relish Joe Blow cashes the checks every month. I could appreciate the honesty, probably, but I wouldn't want to find out what an emergency mortgage payment reads like.
Honestly, I always thought that half of spin comes from career maintenance, you know? Not wanting to burn any bridges or anything like that. This is a business where dudes know how to hold a grudge.
CASEY: True dat, my friend. True dat.
And of course I'm not advocating complete mercenary disclosure in interviews meant to sell or promote a book. That's just bad form. Like I said, making money and making art don't necessarily have to be mutually exclusive endeavors.
But we are in the age where creators have their own personal forums where they try to "be real" with the folks who flock to them. And when they use those forums to commit a preemptive info strike where they brag about how much their new book sold (before order numbers are even final yet) or how there are lines around the block of people waiting to buy the latest issue of PRINT-TO-ORDER MAN or whatever the hell is being pimped that month, it gets difficult to swallow. Because, like I said, for the general masses, it seems that spin control works.
Y'know, I did a big ass interview late last year with Jonathan Ellis over at Popimage where we talked a bit about this (and, looking back on it, I seemed to get pretty cranked up over it). It's the "comics creator as politician" syndrome and it's getting more and more pervasive. And you nailed it… just like a politician, spin control is all about career maintenance. Or worse, perception maintenance.
But the question then becomes… is spin control really more important than good work?
FRACTION: I'm sure there are people who think it is, even if they wouldn't dare say it out loud.
Eh, I dunno about that, actually. People say a lot of dumb stuff these days.
I remember being kind of impressed– note that I qualified it with 'kind of' so as to not unrepentantly wax your car– with how you handled the whole WILDCATS thing. Like, you were very clearly disappointed and pissed, but you didn't sound bitter or insane or… comics guys whose emotions get the better of them in mid-spin always sound like candidates for the rifle-and-clocktower club. Looking back at it, I see it's probably because you didn't spin the situation at all— which, shit, man, was far more tempered and reasonable than I think I would've been.
This, though, is one of those things that make me glad that comics aren't my sole source of money. I can afford to make a fair amount of fuckit decisions because, well, I got a kickass day job. I'll write comics and draw 'em on my own if I have to– I don't give a shit, I'm in it for me and not for the bank.
But I promise that if I get a crack at writing PRINT-TO-ORDER MAN, in the pre-launch PR, I will totally talk about the awesome page rate.
…In addition to my Longstanding Childhood Love of the Character bits and how This Is A Dream Come True and that The Editor is a Genius as is the Artist and all that stuff…
CASEY: I've said it before and I'll say it again here… it's funny 'cause it's true.
Personally, I just don't want to be one of those guys that's more wrapped up in What People Think as opposed to the quality of my work. That may ultimately end up being my epitaph on the tombstone of my career, but I know what I need to be able to sleep at night. In the greater scheme of things, I still believe that it's more important for work to be genuinely good instead of somehow convincing a large number of people into thinking it's good.
Look, I want to try and put this into some historical context, because there's gotta' be a way out of this…
On the whole, this was not an industry that was built on the dignity of its creators. Far from it. Comics were the sweatshop factories of serialized fiction. It was the place where artists and writers who couldn't get real work ended up to earn what was probably barely a living wage. But dignity is important. And the act of spin control is one of the more undignified activities I can think of right now. Preying on the ignorance or even apathy of the masses is nothing to be proud of. Unfortunately, it occurs in our business more now than ever.
Ahhh… it's good to kick off a new year like this, isn't it…?
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EXCLUSIVE: McLaughlin Spills on "Youngblood's" 75th Issue
It may have taken 20 years for "Youngblood" to hit the 75 issue mark, but that doesn't dampen the celebration one bit. The very first Image Comics series ever released was rejuvenated this year along with several other of creator Rob Liefeld's concepts and comics as The Image co-founder returned to the company he helped launch with a slew of titles including "Prophet," "Supreme," "Glory" and, of course, "Youngblood."
To bring the world's media darling superheroes back to comic stands, Liefeld tapped the talents of "Black Swan," "Hitchcock" and "Parker" screenwriter John McLaughlin and artist Jon Malin ("New Warriors"), with the outspoken creator even getting in on the art fun himself. Since the series' relaunch with issue #71, McLaughlin has stuck to one-and-done stories peppered with a few overarching plot lines, including former Shaft Jeff Terrel's investigation of time-displaced, dead versions of his one-time teammate Vogue, Badrock's mysterious affliction and the new Shaft's difficulty running his team.
The 75th issue will tackle some of these stories, but the focus is squarely on the efforts of Gail Cook, a reporter who has been documenting the team's adventures since their re-emergence into the public eye. CBR News spoke with McLaughlin about the anniversary issue, his plans moving forward and how new Shaft will respond to the return of the original.
CBR News: Among other things, "Youngblood" #75 will see the return of the original Shaft Jeff Terrel. What role will he play moving forward? Will this make things even harder for the current Shaft, especially considering how he just started earning the team's respect?
John McLaughlin: Jeff will be joining the team, but not as leader, more like a consultant. We're actually going to reveal that this other Shaft is his younger brother — which explains a lot of the current Shaft's insecurity issues. Unfortunately, they won't have any time to deal with sibling rivalry as one of them is going to be very dead sooner rather than later!
What else can you tell us about this over-sized issue? Will we learn more about the time-displaced, dead Vogues?
One of the things I like best about the 75th issue is that it recalls the anniversary issues of yore — when something spectacular or different would happen, often they were double-sized issues. We're going to use a lot of this issue to touch on not only past members and storylines, but we're going to see that from the POV of Gail's interview from "Entertainment Now" magazine. Everyone who has been following the relaunch knows that Gail Cook was assigned to do an extended ride along with the team, a job she considered to be the bottom of the barrel. Both she and we are going to be surprised by what she got out of her time spent with Youngblood.
There will be more hints about the time-displaced serial killer, but it is going to be a few more issues before we learn the secrets of Chronicus McLuck.
With her "Entertainment Now" story finally airing, will Gail Cook remain a part of the story after the 75th issue?
I'm torn because the character was named after someone who is very close to me and stands to take half of everything I own if she decides to leave with our children — so I have to tread carefully. (I've already spent more than one night on the couch because I wouldn't wear my Cougar cosplay costume to bed.)
Having written the book for a while now, have you found some surprise favorite characters?
I have to say Die Hard surprised me. I think other writers in the past have made the "mistake" of treating him like an android or sorts, but the truth is, he's like this 90 year old Captain America that just keeps getting new parts, upgrades and often experimental technology. If it were up to him, he would have died of war wounds some 60 years ago, but he has a duty to serve his country and he's going to do it no matter what. How admirable is that?
The series has poked fun at past "Youngblood" comics as well as 90s comics in general. Was that the intent from the beginning?
"Poked fun at" might be too strong. I don't think anyone can approach "Youngblood" without a healthy sense of humor. It is just a fun series, even on its most serious day. So while I think the series has always been an avenue for high adventure and sprawling sci-fi and fantasy, I couldn't write it and be true to the characters without sprinkling some of that trademarked Youngblood humor throughout.
The book has included plenty of references and asides to Youngblood continuity without getting too bogged down in it for new readers. Has that been a difficult balance to achieve?
I don't think so, because it all seemed to fit together pretty easily.
Fortunately, I had the help and insight from Dr. Manolis Vamvounis, a very famous Greek comic fan who is something of an expert on all things Youngblood. In fact, when my schedule got too crowded recently, Dr. Vamvounis stepped in to do some scripting assistance on issue 75 and 76!
While there are definitely overarching elements to your story, most of the issues have been one-and-dones. Was that something you wanted to do going into the series?
Yes! While I love story arcs as much as the next guy, like my sometimes friend Scott Lobdell often says, decompressed stories have held the industry in their death grip for years now! I think one-and-dones work because fans lay down their money and they should expect an entire issue with a beginning middle and end. So yeah, it was a deliberate way of writing the stories.
When we first spoke about you writing "Youngblood," you said that your inexperience in the medium could help with the process. Would you say that's been the case?
I think so. One of the review sites said I was a "visionary of yesterday," meaning that I "had a voice that was new while also harkening back to a time when old comics were new." Or maybe I just dreamed that.
What has your interaction with comic fans been like so far?
It has been great! I have to say some of the Youngblood fans can be a little intense. I was at one convention in South Carolina, and a fan actually wanted me to sign a vial of her blood! Then there are the "True Blood" fans who line up for an hour to get my autograph only to be disappointed when they discover I have nothing at all to do with the cable series. I had to sneak out of more than one convention appearance in a laundry cart for that very reason.
Looking forward, do you have a set number of "Youngblood" issues you intend to write, or is it open-ended at this point?
Open-ended would be the fairest description! I've been having a blast so far, but things have been getting really busy for me, and I wouldn't want to continue if I don't have enough time to devote to it. It's like my friend Scott has a passion project, "We Got It Maid," that he wants me to help him with — but I just don't know if I have the time!
"Youngblood" #75 by John McLaughlin and artists Jon Malin and Rob Liefeld goes on sale December 19.
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EVMs with VVPAT will be introduced in Lok Sabha Elections 2019: EC
EVMs, VVPAT machines to be used in all future elections, clarifies EC
Election Commission files affidavit in SC, next elections with VVPAT
Delhi HC blow to AAP, rejects plea to use VVPAT EVMs in MCD polls
EC to get 30,000 VVPAT machines for Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh polls
The Election Commission today launched a web-based application, Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) network, aimed at efficient conduct of elections and said it would be "logistically equipped" by September 2018 to hold simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and assemblies.
The announcement by the poll panel came days after it issued a formal direction that VVPAT or paper trail machines will be used at polling stations in all future elections where polls are held using EVMs.
"The Election Commission was asked by the Centre as what it would require for becoming capable of holding the parliamentary and assembly polls together.
"In response, the EC had asked for funds to purchase new EVMs and VVPAT machines. The commission would be logistically equipped by September, 2018, to hold parliamentary and assembly polls together," Election Commissioner O P Rawat told a press conference.
At the presser, the poll watchdog unveiled the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) network.
Rawat said the commission has already placed the order for the purchase of new EVMs and VVPAT (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail) machines after receiving funds from the Centre.
He said the poll body would get 40 lakh VVPAT machines by September 2018.
VVPAT is a machine which dispenses a slip with the symbol of the party for which a person has voted for. The slip drops in a box but the voter cannot take it home. It has only been used on trial basis in some places.
Several parties have been pressing for the use of these machines to dispel doubts about EVM tampering. Sixteen parties had recently petitioned the EC to revert to paper ballot system for greater transparency. The BSP, the AAP and the Congress had attacked the EC on the issue of alleged tampering of EVMs.
Responding to a query, Rawat said the EC had received Rs 3,400 crore for VVPAT machines and Rs 12,000 crore for EVMs.
"We would be logistically ready to hold simultaneous polls by September 2018, but it is up to the government to take a decision and make necessary legal amendments for it," the election commissioner said.
Rawat said the officers involved in the poll process, right from the booth level to the national level, would be connected through the ERO network. Besides, the facility can also be used for online registration by voters.
"ERO network would automatically detect duplicate registration of voters. Besides, officers from the booth level to the national level would be under one network and would be able to communicate with each other," he said.
Explaining the utility of the app, he said the ERO network would effectively keep a check on duplication.
"At times, voters migrate and get themselves registered at new places. However, they fail to get their name deleted from the previous place, which results in duplication," he added.
Rawat said an error-free electoral roll is a basis for conducting a smooth, free and fair election.
He informed that the poll panel had carried out the "electoral roll purification process" earlier and deleted duplicate registrations of voters. "ERO would make this work easier," he said.
When asked about the feasibility of an e-voting facility in future, Rawat said, "This (ERO) and the electronically transmitted postal ballot for service voters are the first and second steps towards it (e-voting)".
Rawat said they had used VVPAT machines in all the recent elections on the directive of the Supreme Court.
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E.B. White, now thirty years gone, was a writer of the first order. He wrote endlessly for the New Yorker and penned beloved children's books like Charlotte's Web, Trumpet of the Swan and Stuart Little. White helped compose the writing style-book The Elements of Style (also called Strunk & White, or, at our house, the other good book).
Somebody (okay, it was a pastor in a pulpit) reminded me the other day to remember where I come from and who I am.
In short, he said remember Jesus.
The text: Paul chides young Timothy, who's having a heckuva time finding his way at the church in Ephesus, to remember why he's there and what he's about. Paul went as far as to name-drop Timothy's faithful grandmother, Lois, and mother, Eunice—were there ever two such matronly names?
Paul and the preacher, they were delivering a spiritual spanking (softened by lots of fine, encouraging words). Message from Lois and Eunice and the Lord: Straighten up and fly right! The admonition seems almost tribal or clan-like: Remember what you're made of.
On Sunday, it was just what I needed to hear.
Two nights earlier, after a long, lackluster day marked (in my mind) only by one small trial after another, I couldn't sleep, so I scoured the bookshelves for my love-worn copy of Charlotte's Web. Not since childhood have I been in the habit of rereading books over and over, but the barnyard was calling to me. In those pages I found not only Wilbur and Fern and Charlotte but little Laura, young and dreamy and easily enchanted by story—and the wise nuggets within. I remember those pearls in my bones, like I know coffee is bitter and sugar is sweet:
"Children almost always hold on to things tighter than their parents think they can."
"Life is always a rich and steady time when you are waiting for something to happen or to hatch."
And the bit that eulogizes Charlotte, choking me with tears every time:
"It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer."
I spent a lot of hot summer afternoons spread out on my itchy synthetic coverlet with cherished novels. Then I got big; went to school; married my true friend, a writer; and figured out E.B. White was a mad essayist. I left the Zuckerman animals on a shelf, save for a brief reunion when I read the book out loud to my now 17-year-old twins. Such is the way of things. (I can almost hear Charlotte saying so with one of her sighs.)
After a mixed-up, crazy year (farewell 2015—ha ha to the old year!) I'd lost my way a bit—don't we all at one time or another? And so in January, I've instinctively turned to former favorites, perhaps in a subconscious search for the former, more idealistic me. How I need that girl!
January also brings projects. We've been cleaning the basement, which has unearthed tiny altars: a green Laura Ashley box of love letters* scrawled by Luke onto thick, ivory paper; a decade's worth of Victoria magazines, organized by month; a forgotten stash of photos from special needs Sadie's toddlerhood—pre-seizures when she had a certain spark. (She still does—it's different, though.) I pore over the pictures and wonder: look at the four-layer cake I made for that birthday or check out the bursting perennial garden—where did I find the time or ambition?
Children grow and change. Unwelcome gluten allergies arrive (curtailing the baking), as well as weeds and exhausted, spent soil.
I think of the arachnid-philosopher, who tells Wilbur the pig,
"After all, what's a life, anyway? We're born, we live a little while, we die. A spider's life can't help being something of a mess, with all this trapping and eating flies. By helping you, perhaps I was trying to lift up my life a trifle. Heaven knows anyone's life can stand a little of that."
Here, here.
And I think of Charlotte's creator, White, who said he found writing difficult and bad for one's disposition.
Like most things worth doing, writing is a pain in the pork-butt—or the wrists (more so for White—he used a mechanical typewriter). But Not Writing is bad (very) for this scribbler's disposition—ideally I need to write a little each day for optimum mental health.
I need to remember that.
And maybe it's time to till up a flower bed or two and amend the depleted ground.
Other memos to self: You were enamored with how the husband's ears kind of stuck out, like a Brit's, and you taught your girls about poetry and proper tea like your nana showed you and they took it to heart, and your mom is kind, and your dad is bull-headed strong. (When I'm hemming and hawing about something, Luke says, "C'mon, aren't you Ed's daughter?")
We get so busy, tangled in the here-and-now and our own tiny tragedies and triumphs—the car's in the shop again or the kid's college acceptance came (via email, not mail, which was vastly more dramatic). As adults we assume we'd left peer pressure shut in our last high school locker, but we immerse ourselves in what everyone else is doing, buying, Pin-ing, watching on Netflix. We forfiet any sense of what brings us joy, and even if we have a moment of remembrance, we don't know how to trim the fat to get to the good stuff.
Mostly we're afraid.
I am here to tell you, tidying the basement helps. And an admonition or two doesn't hurt (too much).
What do you need to remember?
And to look forward to… happy January, friends.
Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you… For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. ~ 2 Timothy 1:7
*Excerpt from one of those aforementioned letters (I can't help myself—sorry, honey) from the the prehistoric days (we'd been dating four months):
"Let me tell you again how I enjoyed my weekend in Louisville at the Laura Krainer residence. You were a delightful hostess—as usual—and I did have an enormous amount of fun and a good time of talking and smiling and flirting and talking some more. At all these activities (and others)** you thoroughly excelled… Trust that I think of you often—and fondly. I could scarcely do other were I to try—which I most certainly won't."
**Not what you're probably thinking, rascals!
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