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Planning a family vacation? Check out this awesome list of great hotel pools for kids, compiled by Travel Mamas. And remember, your kids are going to want to spend as much time in the pool as POSSIBLE! So make sure to pack many FASTEN® swimsuits, so they can get in and out of the bathroom FAST, and back to the pool in no time! 🏊♀🏊♀
Disneyland Hotel (Anaheim, California)
Check out this monorail-themed pool with two main water slides, and mini slides for the younger kiddos!
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Morning Star Lodge at Silver Mountain Resort (Kellogg, Idaho)
This indoor/outdoor aquatic complex comes packed with water slides, a lazy river, and surf simulator!
Photo courtesy Silver Mountain Resort©
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa (Huntington Beach, California)
This beautiful resort features a water playground with water slides, an enormous hot tub, a wading pool for little ones, a family pool, and private cabanas to escape the sun or eat some lunch! And don't put the kids' swimsuits away when the sun sets...keep them handy for dive-in movies and s'mores!
Photo courtesy of Hyatt Regency
Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina (Fort Myers Beach, Florida)
Check out the Octopool, where the octopus' eyes light up at night! Kids can also watch movies on an inflatable screen while they float in the pool on Friday nights, so keep those bathing suits handy!
Photo courtesy of the Pink Shell Resort & Marina
Four Seasons Resort Biltmore Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, California)
This upscale resort boasts a massive pool that overlooks the Pacific and Channel Islands beyond, along with a children's wading pool and spa.
Photo courtesy of Four Seasons
The Broadmoor (Colorado Springs, Colorado)
Two water slides and surrounded by beautiful mountains, you and your kids can relax AND have fun!
Photo courtesy of the Broadmoor
The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center (Woodlands, Texas)
With two water slides and a huge waterfall, your kids are sure to have a blast at this pool!
Photo courtesy of the Woodlands Resort
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort (Maui, Hawaii)
This pool has it all! Waterslides, caves, a rope swing, sand-bottom baby pool, volcano-esqe hot tub, even a water elevator! If you can't have fun here, you might as well stay home!
Photo credit: GrandWailea.com
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa (Palm Springs Area, California)
How cool is this? This resort built a pool complex called Splashtopia, a large pool complex complete with water slides, a lazy river, a sand beach for tots, and a large pool which features "Dive In" Movies on the weekends. Your kiddos will never take their bathing suits off!
Photo courtesy of Omni Hotels & Resorts
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa (San Antonio, Texas)
Lazy river anyone? Float along this one that is 1,200 feet long! For the little guys and girls, the pool has animal-shaped fountains and three small water slides.
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Dubai Art Galleries
Art galleries are full of inspiration; the most important thing for me is the experience they give me. I absolutely love wandering around places that make me feel like I am in a different era, country, space and dimension. Here are my favourite places of inspiration;
Gate Village
In the heart of DIFC, surrounded by fine restaurants, this area is full of high-end galleries and auction houses. I really love its vibes!
Alserkal Avenue
A very artsy area with loads of great galleries and beautiful organic cafes (A4 Space, Nadi and Wild and the Moon,) a cosy cinema and a relaxed atmosphere. The galleries mostly focus on regional art.
Sharjah Art Foundation
A long drive, but really worth it! The Art Foundation has the largest exhibition area from the ones above and amazing architecture. It focuses on local art but also hosts solo shows of famous artists, so always be on the lookout!
Jameel Arts Centre
A large center with wonderfully curated shows and insightful talks, surrounded by beautiful views. There is also a fantastic library!
Dubai Design District
The name says it all! The area is full of creativity, from the spinning chairs, to the swings and much more. There are many inspiring design shops and cute cafes.
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Together It's Possible.
When you're with BHW, you get more than a clinical team at your front door.
Allow us to explain. Scroll below to learn more.
When you're with BHW, you get more than a clinical team at your front door. You also get an administrative team to support you, behind the scenes, every step of the way. We have a friendly and smart team in our back office, along with a caring and knowledgeable clinical team that is working with your loved one using the best and the latest in clinical research. So how do we keep everything together? We have a user-friendly and robust proprietary technology platform that captures every BHW program to make what we do simply a cut above the rest. Although we service multiple regions, we do this as one united team with a consolidated approach and one voice.
When you call into BHW, you will be greeted by our warm and friendly CARE team who will coordinate your journey forward through one simple process. Our Clinical Research & Development team continuously evaluates the best treatment outcomes by relying on published literature to support, train and empower our clinicians. To this end, we never stop learning. We are hungry to continuously improve and because we want what's best for our families, the Innovation Lab has been created to cook up the next latest and greatest ideas. From here, we go through a rigorous process to determine what will be best to implement into our chosen markets.
Dr. Rob Douk
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Michael Zhe, BCBA
Chief Clinical Officer
Jennifer Cummings, BCBA
Director, Clinical R&D
The goal is to meet our clients' needs.
All the members of the team are aware of what each member is doing, as well as the overall goal of the team.
Measurement requires the use of quantitative methods to measure progress.
Systematic support involves using innovative problem solving.
Based on the belief that there are always better ways for getting the job done.
TQM is a philosophy and set of guiding principles that BHW adopts to focus on continuous improvement of our organization, our procedures, and the services that we provide for our clients. TQM focuses on the needs of the client, and delivering the on improving the quality of work and finished product. TQM promotes continuous monitoring and improvement of company procedures to reduce procedures that are inefficient or wasteful. TQM involves the entire organization in the improvement of quality, and also empowers employees at all levels.
Dr. Douk founded BHW with a simple mission to provide families affected by autism and related disorders "HOPE". In his own words, "we just happen to accomplish our vision through ABA therapy." Hence the theme of our Hope video.
BHW has been blessed to have the opportunity to bring our services into multiple regions across the nation. While doing so, we were committed to preserving this mission through "One Voice." And this year, we launch our "Together It's Possible" campaign in dedication to the many families we've had the privilege to journey alongside with. We've personally witnessed the transformation of what once appeared impossible is now possible when we join together and help each other reach these goals.
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Thursday's time management tips, business of writing, lessons learned from my writing, writing excerpts, and a little bit about me.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Thursday's Time tip: Planning a week at a time.
So we should be able to plan out a week at a time. The "to do" list is still there, as well as your priorities, but it takes on a little different look. Instead of thinking what has to be done today, and what priorities there are, stop and take a look at your relationships and goals.
What are your roles? Mother/Father? Brother/Sister? Son/Daughter? Employer/Employee? Best friend? Adviser/Mentor? Student? Define your roles. Then think about who you need to see and what you need to do for someone else. Pick a day and time where those things will happen.
Lay out personal time for things you need to do for yourself.
So on a piece of paper write down your roles and what needs to be done this week. What needs to be strengthened? Projects for work and map out times for those. Work your way down the list and place those items on the day and time they need to be done. You'll fill up your week, and with effort you'll be able to accomplish what you need to do with those you need to be doing those things with.
I'll cover more about this in future posts, but this is a brief overview of how to approach a week of planning.
The inescapable fact of both methods (daily and weekly) is you have to stop what you're doing and think about your goals, and things that need to be done. You must take time to plan.
7 comments:
- David P. King said...
Thanks for hosting A.M. Supinger earlier this week. She's so awesome!
I read your bio. We have a lot in common (finished 7 MSs).
Your post made me think about my roles and goals. Lots of goal making, but not enough role doing on my end. Thanks for pointing that out. :)
- August 18, 2011 at 1:57 PM
- Jeff King said...
I suck at: goals, planning, scheduling or anything else that relates to organizing my writing habits or other wise... no, I do agree it would be useful, and probably the most productive.
But that isn't me!
I do want to hear more though--i could always change... maybe!
- August 18, 2011 at 8:25 PM
- A.M.Supinger said...
I wish I was this organized....and thanks D.P. King! Y'all are the awesome ones! ;)
- August 18, 2011 at 10:30 PM
- Dean C. Rich said...
There are many ways to get to Chicago. Thinking about your roles and working to build relationships goes along way to making you effective.
Remember effective for people, efficient for things!
- August 19, 2011 at 7:56 AM
- Dean C. Rich said...
Just because you haven't done something in the past doesn't mean you can't do something in the future! The time spent setting goals and planning how you will get there is time well spent. You may not need to plan a whole week, just try to organize some busy days a few times a week and see how it goes. Ease into it. You don't run a marathon the first time you start to exercise. So ease into it and see how it works. I never used to plan either. I find when I don't plan, I don't get the things done that matter to me. I'll post on some of this soon.
- August 19, 2011 at 7:59 AM
- Dean C. Rich said...
You are more organized than you think. You maintain a blog, and you are writing. Both of which take foresight and planning. Give yourself more credit!
Thanks again for posting.
- August 19, 2011 at 8:00 AM
- Riley Redgate said...
Dean, this is a GREAT post. I have a lot of roles to uphold, and figuring out a sort of rotation to keep them all well-maintained is a fantastic plan.
I've blawarded you the Liebster award! I see Lora already gave it to you XD but in any case, if you'd like to pick it up, it's on my blog.
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As a writer of interesting gadgets and things I frequently run across items and shortcuts that are useful, but I simply can't justify devoting a full article to them. In some cases they are pretty basic things, in others, the manufacturer offers little or no media support making it difficult to fully report on them. So, this month I'm featuring a few of these worthy of your consideration.
Did you know that Apple and various third party manufactures offer a 30 pin "Composite A/V Cable" for use with iPhones, iPods and iPads? The purpose of this cable is for easy distribution of analog video and stereo audio signals to monitors, TV's, analog recorders and some editing devices such as the Casablanca. This cable includes RCA plugs for L/R audio and video outputs and a USB connector for charging purposes. It's a quick and easy method for immediate hookup, but only interfaces with thirty-pin connectors. No, you can't use a lightning connector to 30-pin adapter to adapt this since lightning connectors do not include contacts for audio or video output. I guess Apple decided you should only be connecting to digital devices that don't recognize analog signals. With so many analog devices in use this seems to be shortsighted thinking on Apple's part. Are we serving customer needs or those of the manufacturer? Available from MONOPRICE, is a 4ft component A/V cable to 30 pin connector with micro USB connector which allows the cable to also serve as a charge/sync cable for your Apple iOS® devices. Also available are 30 pin and lightning connector adapters for HDMI and VGA devices to interconnect with iPads and iPhones for direct hookup to various display devices.
Analog A/V cable Cost: $39.95 from Apple (considerably less from 3rd party vendors) (http://bit.ly/1ee3jwW )
Component cable cost: $22.85 ( http://bit.ly/1bebdn9)
WHATSAPP MESSENGER is a FREE app that acts much in the same manner as the normal texting app on your smartphone. Since WHATSAPP Messenger uses wi-fi, or the same Internet data plan that you already use for email and web browsing there is no cost to message and communicate with friends. Furthermore, since it's Internet driven you can text around the world, cost-free. In addition to basic messaging, WHATSAPP users can create groups, send each other unlimited images, as well as video and audio messages, too. In addition, it links to your address book, displaying all your contacts and highlighting those contacts that use WHATSAPP since it does require the recipient of your text to have this app installed. WHATSAPP is cross-platform compatible and is available for iPhone, Blackberry, Android, Windows Phone and Nokia. Whatsapp is currently not supported on iPad or iPod devices. Whatsapp was recently purchased by FACEBOOK for some 19 billion dollars, so someone thinks highly of what they offer.
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INSTANT HEART RATE app: This app is available in a FREE version for Apple and Android or for a one-time fee of$1.99 as an upgrade. It's designed to measure your heart rate instantly by using your smartphone's camera to detect the pulse from your fingertip. All you do is place the tip of your index finger on the phone's camera, and in a few seconds your pulse is shown. It will also beep your pulse and a real-time chart will show you every heartbeat. Features include; Heart pulse measurement, real-time PPG graph, Continuous or auto-stop mode, heart rate zones, data storage and tags, exporting of data to registered users and sharing to Twitter and Facebook. The app is compatible with iPhone 5s/5/4/4s since they have a flash. iPhone 3gs and iPod Touch requires use in good light since they have no flash. The upgraded pay version on iPhone models allows you to store more than 5 measurements in your timeline, contains no ads, and enables you to turn your phone on its side to see a progress chart of your measurements. On the Android platforms the Pro version also contains no ads and stores more than 5 measurements in your timeline. Available at: The App Store; Google Play; Window's Store or http://bit.ly/1bdwpGC
SHUTTING OFF APPS IN iOS7 (iPhone/iPad): As discussed in previous articles, it's important to shut off unused apps on your iPhone and/or iPad to conserve on battery life. The new iOS7 operating systems for these gadgets uses a different technique from the previous operating systems. To shut down unused apps, double tap the home button (large button at bottom center of your device), which brings up three small images of running apps. Now, lightly place your finger on the center image and scroll upwards till it disappears. The app is now only turned off, not deleted. To skip over and locate specific apps to turn off, just swipe left or right to scroll thru the apps.
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LED Video Wall Boardroom
In 2015 AV Helpdesk was engaged to design an audiovisual system for a boardroom in downtown Boston. The project included a complete architectural update of the existing space, and the new boardroom was to be located in the corner of the building to capitalize on views of the city skyline.
The new room presented a number of audiovisual design challenges. An unusually large table, with seating for up to 32 people, meant that a display size of almost 14 feet would be required for users at the back of the room to read spreadsheets and other small text. Additionally, people at the front of the table would be close enough to the screen that low pixel density would be very noticeable. Windows showcasing the skyline view covered two perpendicular walls, which meant display technology that would perform well in high ambient light conditions was a necessity.
Selecting an appropriate display technology was key to the success of the project. With participants seated as close as 10 feet to the screen, it was important to use a technology that did not include mullions, bezels, gaps, or even the slightest distortion of the image. This eliminated all traditional video wall solutions. Front projection would provide a seamless image, but the lighting conditions would require a large, noisy projector to be mounted over the table.
The solution was a tiled LED display from SiliconCore Technology. Designed to meet the demanding needs of outdoor stadiums and other large venues, the performance of this technology is unlike any other when it comes to color saturation, contrast ratio, and brightness. The SiliconCore product's 1.9mm pixel spacing creates a perfectly smooth image when viewed from as close as 8 feet to the screen surface. Even on the brightest days, the display can produce a striking image running at just half brightness, extending the potential lifespan up to 100,000 hours of use.
The results speak for themselves. When people first walk in to the room, they are stopped in their tracks, even when viewing an ordinary Windows desktop. The client is able to leave all of the window shades open and enjoy the view with no impact to the image quality. Recent innovations in LED display technology have made it a serious contender for use in boardrooms and similar high-end spaces, and AV Helpdesk now has several more projects in the works that will leverage this game-changing technology.
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Crostini's (Bruschetta, Jerk Steak, Goatcheese) A sourdough French baguette (that we make) is brushed with our housemade roasted garlic olive oil. We season it with our house salt, pepper & creole dust. After that, you get to build your own crostini, based on the options ordered – $7 per serving
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Watermelon Salad $10 each | Smoked Heirloom, Feta Cheese, Arugula, Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette
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How do you begin investigating your African-American lineage? How do you proceed beyond the basics? How do you approach the unique challenges presented in African-American family research? What methods can be used to deal with dead ends and pitfalls in pre-Civil War era records? What strategies do you use to make the most of available documents and research time? Answers to these questions and many others can be found in the recent reprint of A GENEALOGIST'S GUIDE TO DISCOVERING YOUR AFRICAN-AMERICAN ANCESTORS by Franklin Carter Smith and Emily Ann Croom.
First published in 2003, this handbook demonstrates how genealogists can gather and preserve their family's oral and social history, research basic records (the 1870 census, for example), utilize resources specific to African-Americans (the Freedmen's Bureau and Freedman's Bank records, for instance), and use and evaluate county and federal materials. The manual includes techniques for conducting successful research in slavery-era records and identifying your ancestors' slaveholders and their families. A chapter on "special situations" focuses on topics like free blacks before the Civil War, manumission documents, free black registers, tax rolls, urban free blacks, Native American connections, and immigrants who came to the U. S. as free persons from the Caribbean region. Case studies from various states and time periods tell the stories of real families whose lives were recorded in public records that genealogists can explore when tracing their own pedigrees.
Icons along the sides of the text's paragraphs emphasize various points that the authors wish to make. By enticing the reader's attention, icons such as a magnifying glass, a light bulb, a file cabinet, and an eye alert individuals to research tips, idea generators, case studies, and additional information elsewhere in the text or in the appendices. Written in an easy-to-read and down-to-earth style, A GENEALOGIST'S GUIDE TO DISCOVERING YOUR AFRICAN-AMERICAN ANCESTORS offers useful ideas and sound advice to both beginning and experienced family researchers.
The 250-page paperback has an attractive cover and contains an annotated table of contents; a foreword; charts, photographs, and reproductions of documents; five appendices; endnotes; a bibliography; and an index. To the book's price of $34.95, buyers should add the cost for postage and handling charges. For U. S. postal mail, the cost is $5.00 for one book or the first volume of a set and $2.50 for each additional copy or each additional volume of a set; for UPS, the cost is $7.00 for one copy and $2.50 for each additional book. The volume (item order #5455) may be purchased by check, MasterCard, or Visa from Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 3600 Clipper Mill Rd., Suite 260, Baltimore, Maryland 21211-1953 (for phone orders, call toll free 1-800-296-6687; fax 1-410-752-8492; website www.genealogical.com).
Individuals who are researching Jewish lineages may be interested in two articles published recently. "The Mystery of the Crypto-Jews" is on pages 102-103 of the December 2008/January 2009 (Vol. 36, Nos. 11/12) issue of the Santa Fean magazine. Jason Silverman's article pertains to the history of and the controversy about the Crypto-Jews in New Mexico. (For more data about "secret Jews," also see Kinsearching column dated March 5, 2006.)
Names of many Kansas Jews appear in the Fall 2008 (Vol. 28, No. 4) issue of the Great Plains Quarterly. Jay M. Price's article, "Jewish Community in Wichita, 1920-1970: Save Wagon, New Horses" can be found on pages 293-320. Some of the earlier Jewish surnames are KATZ, GLICKMAN, LEVAND, LEVITT, BEREN, FECHHEIMER, KOHN, WALLENSTEIN, WITROGEN, SPECTER, and MOLK. Surnames of later immigrants include MARCUS, COHEN, MOSES, PINCHUK, and NOVICK. Also mentioned in the article are some Lebanese families, such as FARHA, COHLIMIA, OJILE, and ABLAH, who came to Wichita about the same time as the Jewish families.
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Wine in New Zealand
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Once this district was most famous for its orchards, but now its vines have top billing, and it has become NZ's second-largest wine-producing region. Expect excellent Bordeaux-style reds, syrah and chardonnay. Be sure to drop in at Black Barn Vineyards for its fagship chardonnay, and Mission Estate, to see the country's oldest winery, dating back to 1851.


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Friday, April 13, 2012
Black Forest Cake
I made a Black Forest Cake for my friend's mom's birthday. I used the recipes from my course's recipe file and got the idea for the chocolate trees from here. Next time, I'll remember to turn the trees around before sticking them on there.
Happy Birthday Darlene!
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Nicolas Winding Refn, the Danish auteur of testosterone soaked, artfully broody and characteristically violent crime dramas—Only God Forgives (2013), Drive (2011), Bronson (2008)—returns with an unexpected stiletto flick, Neon Demon (in theaters this weekend) sporting Elle Fanning as the female lead. A satire in its own right, the 'teenage horror film' (as Refn calls it) explores the glorification and dangers of editorial-worthy "beauty" in today's society and the effects of our generation's plague, narcissism, on its adolescent hosts.
Fanning's, Jesse lands a modeling contract days after arriving in Los Angeles from a small town in Georgia. The 16 year-old orphan is quickly reassured she possesses "the thing" all women are supposed to be longing for. She's advised to lie about her age and reminded continuously, by every person she encounters, that her beauty is superior.
Convinced of her own lack of talent and inability to offer anything but her perfectly sculpted features, Jesse dives, head first, down the rabbit hole of Los Angeles' fashion scene (might have been more believable if such scene existed) where she crosses paths with a make-up artist (Jena Malone) obsessed with her, a designer (Alessandro Nivola) inspired by her, a landlord (Keanu Reeves) who nearly assaults her, a photographer (Desmond Harrington) who wants to dominate her and her competition (Bella Heathcote and model Abbey Lee) who literally want to devour her.
We've seen this weak-to-riches metamorphosis before; the innocent corrupted by beauty and power. It calls to mind the loss of innocence in Kubrick's Lolita; the narcissistic starlet of Mankiewicz's All About Eve; the flesh feast in Julia Leigh's Sleeping Beauty and most recently, the destructive competition for perfection in Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan. The film's fish-out-of-water premise is nothing new, nor is the concept of a-star-is-born, but Refn's adaptation revamps the fairytale by adopting runways as its backdrop and suggesting that our society's obsession with beauty and narcissism is what triggers the transformation of its characters.
Neon Demon is a self-aware satire laced with verbal and visual metaphors about the fashion, beauty, and luxury industries (Who knew a closed-set photo shoot could have the same effect as a slaughter scene?) Cannibalism, necrophilia, and sadism serve as allegories for our youth and weight obsessed society that blurs the lines between the beautiful and dead: Cannibal models refuse to eat food unless it's the flesh of their competition; a make up artist who paints fashion models also paints corpses (and she seems to enjoy her night job more); the art of posing is mastered when the model looks as close to dead as possible.
A visual and auditory orgy, what the film lacks in plot and dialogue, it makes up with score (by the brilliant Cliff Martinez) and cinematography (by Natasha Braier). Half a cup teen scream, a tablespoon of art house, two drops of fairy tale and a pinch of grindhouse, Refn's recipe doesn't go beyond euphemisms and pop culture metaphors when it comes to making a real commentary on the issues at hand. Surely a poor attempt at female empowerment but as far as escapism goes, it's entertainment at its best.
We caught up with Refn on Neon Demon's opening day.
Considered an auteur of films defined by their heightened masculinity, how did you conceive the idea of tackling a female driven satire that grapples with idealism, ageism and narcissism?
Refn: Guess I found the 16–year-old inside of me and decided to make a movie about her.
And you have kids?
Refn: I have two daughters.
Did your kids influence your decision to take on this film?
Refn: It has certainly influenced my decision in wanting to make a teenage horror film. I very much believe that even though the future is unpredictable, it's both very glorious and very dangerous.
Do you have talks with your kids about their generation's tendencies towards narcissism?
Refn: Oh we talk a lot about it. That's all you really can do is to help them navigate. Because you can't really censor it. You can't change it. You certainly can't stop it. But if you can at least talk openly about it, and understand that every generation moves a step forward in the ladder of evolution. So what we are seeing now is just the human mind evolving.
Would you say the film condemns or embraces narcissism?
Refn: It celebrates narcissism because that's the reality. I don't think I can criticize anything that I'm interested in. And I think that what's interesting is that for my generation narcissism was something that was a taboo. It was something negative. But I can see that for Elle (Fanning)'s and my children's generation, narcissism has become a virtue. It's encouraged; it's a sign of success. Even though there are many dangerous sides to that, I also think there are things about it that are refreshingly positive.
Do you believe beauty to be a blessing or a curse?
Refn: I think it's a weakness. It can be a curse and a blessing depending on how you look at it. But you surely can't deny the impact and the power of it. And since you work in fashion, you know how complicated beauty is. It goes hand in hand with the assumption of being shallow. It's very complex. Beauty is something everyone has an opinion about. The digital revolution dictates what's beautiful and it's very difficult to control that.
Did you intentionally seek out a female Cinematographer for this project?
Refn: You always try to get the best crew on a film. I was very lucky to have circumstances that led to me hiring Natasha (Braier) who was an incredible asset to the film. I used her for a few commercials even afterwards because I like working with her so much. And I knew also that making a film about women, it couldn't hurt if there is a female DP. The more feminine you can make it, the better.
Why do you shoot in chronological order? What are the advantages?
Refn: It gives me the opportunity to react purely instinctual and I really like that. I find so much joy in the creativity of reacting. It's the way I approach it, like a drawing.
Do you allow improvisation on set?
Refn: Oh yeah! Because everything constantly changes when you shoot in chronological order. Things are always evolving.
I watched a YouTube video that breaks down your visual techniques. It was about the Quadrant system, where you divide the screen into four equal parts to make extremely calculated and conscious compositions, which allows you to tell multiple stories within one frame. Is this a technique you use or is it people with too much time in their hands overanalyzing your compositions?
Refn: I haven't seen it but sounds fascinating.
I will send it to you.
Refn: Please do. I do believe that you have to frame for all four corners. And I'd like to operate the camera.
Have you worked as a DP in the past?
Refn: No I'm color-blind. But I like to set up the frame myself each time and light it of course.
Why did you choose Amazon for the film's distribution? Tell us your thoughts and predictions about the future in terms of shifting viewing habits of audiences.
Refn: Amazon has been great in coming up with a wonderful opportunity in terms of distributing Neon Demon. They came up with a very strong plan for theatrical release as well as streaming. We all know the best experience to see a film is in the cinema, but it's not the only way to see a film. Streaming is forever so it's equally as important. Cinema will never die. Things come in waves. Cinema is not just a screening room; it's an event. It has to be something that's more because everything else has become a digital link.
Why is it important for you to work with smaller budgets? Is your way of retaining artistic integrity?
Refn: Oh absolutely. Money is essentially what defines your control. I prefer to work with budgets that are not very high because it takes away the pressure off me in that I can truly do what I want, and still be creatively satisfied but also know that the business end will still work because those two elements go hand in hand.
Neon Demon is out in theaters this weekend.


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Big Versus Small
I got a big kick out of photographing Jaeger and Enye, mostly because, in my head, I was comparing them to my three rug rats! Jaeger and Enye are obviously quite a bit larger than Joey, Pebbles and Bruiser. But yet, their presence is so much quieter, softer and gentler. I'm sure there are times when they rough house and play and even bark, but during their session, it was almost like quiet time.
Their Mom spoke in a quiet, yet firm voice. They lightly walked around the studio, and at times Enye even had a little prance to her step. There was exploring and sniffing, but all done at a reasonable speed. They came up and checked me out, but no pushing, no shoving. A few kisses to the hand and then they moved on.
My three, they bark! They come running into a room full speed, announcing their presence! They do everything they can to make sure you notice them and pay attention to them. It's a completely different world!
Holiday Blessings to You!
Although we are excited for our new adventure to Phoenix, we will miss our home, the beautiful fall colors and, most of all, each of you! We will forever cherish and hold dear all the memories that we have created here on The Ranch. Thank you for helping to make our lives full of love and laughter!
Brandi, Pete, Joey, Pebbles and Bruiser
Contract Pending
The latest and greatest update on the big move to Phoenix is that we have a contract on our house. Of course, we're still working through all the steps, so fingers are crossed that everything goes as planned, but it's the first step in the right direction!
Assuming all goes as planned, we will be packing up and hitting the road in mid February. We are currently looking for a place to rent in Phoenix, so hopefully we can get that all lined up after the new year. Which will be another step in the right direction.
There are so many moving parts, and detail after detail to get lined up…if my head doesn't explode before this is all over, it will be a miracle!
A big thank you to each of you for your constant support and encouragement! I will continue to keep you posted as we make progress and check off our to do list!
Cold and Snowy
This was the scene I woke up to this morning…a white, winter wonderland. Undisturbed, the snow is beautiful and serene. Although, spending five minutes outside photographing in these cold temperatures was enough to send me back inside to the warmth of the heater.
The snow isn't too deep, but I am glad the holiday season is wrapped up and I don't have to worry about clients getting in and out of our driveway.
I'm secretly hoping this is the last snow fall I see from this view point! (I know wishful thinking, considering it's only December, but a girl can dream!)
All Smiles
It took some extra work, a lollipop bribe, silly jokes and a goofy Daddy, but we pulled smiles and/or perky ears out off all four kiddos of the H family!
Little four legged Bella and big brother Aiden are total go with the flow kids! They work those eyes and those expressions that just melt your heart!
Four year old Morgan has come a long way since the first time I met her. She's gone from no smiles to super cheese! Now the challenge is calming down the super cheese for a natural smile!
Two and a half year old Alex is still testing her limits! Once we had her relaxed, laughing and smiling she has the best twinkle in her eyes…it just takes some extra work to get that…but it's all worth it!
From Hot to Cold
Ah, two year olds…they are an unique species! Miss Zeiva has the ability to go from hot to cold in the snap of a finger. She can be jumping up and down cheering in one second, and the next second she can be on the floor throwing a tantrum! Unfortunately, for Zeiva, tantrums never work on me…instead they make me laugh. They're almost always ridiculously dramatic and quite entertaining!
Luckily, if you can distract Zeiva with a new topic or idea, she's able to shake off the bad and return to the good. Although she frequently thought my jokes and sayings were lame, so instead of laughing at me, she would just give me her serious look. In the end, we all survived the session and we captured a wide variety of Zevia, the two year old!
Happy Birthday to Me
At least that was what Wesley was thinking when he saw his birthday cake. His eyes got as big as saucers and he made a bee line for it. I thought for sure he was going to be shoving it in his mouth, devouring it. But instead, he was dainty and gentle, taking his time. First he chewed on the candle for a little while, then he sat down and started taking tiny bites of frosting. At one point, he even gave a little "mhhhmmm!"
No worries, he still succeeded in getting it all over the place! In his toes, on his belly, up his nose and in his ears! Cake was shared by all!
All About Sports
Despite their button up, dress shirt looks, these brothers would much rather have been on the football field, basketball court or even the baseball diamond. They love their sports!
Whether it's a professional team, a college team, sports games on the Xbox, wrestling in the middle of the family room, school sports or even gym class and recess at school, you can bet that they'll be enjoying some sports!
Although there was no dangerous wrestling in the studio, that didn't stop us from being silly, laughing and giggling at each other!
A Girls Day
On a day when she was out of school and her two older brothers had school, Madison had a Girls Day with her Mom! They started Girls Day with a trip to see me! It sounded like the day started off on the perfect note. Fun Mommy and Daughter time getting ready for a portrait session. Jamming to loud music on the drive to the studio. Time in front of the camera…smiling, laughing and sharing stories.
It sounded like Madison had the rest of the day planned out as well! She thought Stix should be on the schedule for a yummy shrimp lunch. Madison also wanted to get some new basketball shoes, for the upcoming season, so a little shopping was in order. However the rest of the day panned out, I'm sure it was full of girly fun! I'm glad I was able to help kick off the day!
You're Silly
This was Joey's favorite thing to say to me…and surprisingly not the first time I've heard it from one of my little clients! When working with children, of all ages, I tend to act a bit goofy.
If I'm relaxed, then they relax and give me natural smiles. I make funny faces, say funny one liners and just let loose…which gets me the "You're Silly" comment.
I always roll with it and become even more silly! That turns on the cheese ball smiles and the scrunchy noses…two things Joey is the master of!
So really, who's the silly one?!?


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This really isn't a prediction as much as it is just mere speculation about what could happen to the market in the coming weeks and months. Short term movements don't really concern me as I mostly just focus on undervalued companies regardless of market level, but sometimes it's still interesting to point things out.
A lot is being made about the Dow making new all-time highs lately, but as many of you know, the S&P 500 is still about 3 percent below its peak from the year 2000 at the 1,527 level. Here's a 10-year chart of the S&P 500 index:
One possible scenario would be for a long term double top around that level. A lot of strategists are dissatisfied with the 7 percent correction we got in March and want some kind of retest of that level, or even better, a full 10 percent correction in the S&P 500 so we can get that monkey off our back.
Is a double top around 1,527 the most likely scenario? Of course not, but it's still interesting to think about. I definitely would not rule it out and it would make for some good headlines. The market is clearly overbought, so if we truly need another pullback, as many seem to think we do, what better way for it to play out? It would make for a very intriguing chart pattern, one that technical analysts could cite for years.


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New Anais Nin E-publications Hit the Market
This past year has been a busy one when it comes to new Anais Nin-related publications, and we want to make it simple for you to keep up to date. Here is a list of the latest Nin titles available at the Kindle store or app, beginning with the most recent:
ANAIS: An International Journal, vol. 4, edited by Gunther Stuhlmann, originally published in 1986. This issue is dedicated to the memory of Nin's husband, Hugh (Hugo) Guiler, his life and his art, with contributions from art critics, Nin's brother Joaquin, and Guiler himself. Also included are important letters between Henry Miller and Anais Nin regarding their respective writing efforts, which shed light on the degree of influence each had on the other. Studies of Otto Rank, Nin's friend Caresse Crosby, ancient Japanese poetry, and Nin's writing round out the issue. For more on this title, click here.
The Authoritative Edition of The Four-Chambered Heart. The third novel of the Cities of the Interior series comes with an introduction by Anais Nin, character descriptions, publishing history and author chronology. For more on this title, click here.
The Authoritative Edition of Children of the Albatross. The second novel in the series entitled Cities of the Interior. The introduction is culled from Nin's own words, and also included are character descriptions, publishing history, and a chronology of Nin's life and work. For more on this title, click here.
The Authoritative Edition of Ladders to Fire. Anais Nin's first full-length novel comes with the original prologue, character descriptions, publishing history, and a chronology of Nin's life and work. For more on this title, click here.
ANAIS: An International Journal, vol. 3, edited by Gunther Stuhlmann. Originally published in 1985; available digitally for the first time. With excerpts from Anais Nin's diary, the work of Anna Kavan and Julieta Campos; articles by Otto Rank, Philip Jason, Tristine Rainer, et al. For more on this title, click here.
The Novel of the Future. Contains the whole of Anais Nin's writing theory, beginning with "proceed from the dream outward…" Available as an ebook for the first time.
The Quotable Anais Nin, 365 quotations with citations. A quote for each day of the year, cited with book title and page number—the only such book completely devoted to Anais Nin.
Anais Nin Character Dictionary and Index to Diary Excerpts by Benjamin Franklin V. A complete guide to all of Anais Nin's fictional characters—with descriptions and sources—as well as an index to all quotations from the previously unpublished diaries.
ANAIS: An International Journal, vol. 2, edited by Gunther Stuhlmann. Originally published in 1984; available digitally for the first time. With excerpts from Anais Nin's diary and articles by Nin scholars Philip K. Jason, Suzette A. Henke, as well as Harry T. Moore.
Mirages: The Unexpurgated Diary of Anais Nin, 1939-1947. After a seventeen year wait, finally the sequel to Nin's unexpurgated diaries is here. An inspiring and cathartic journey through the many relationships and works of art in 1940s New York. Details about Nin's connections with Gore Vidal, Henry Miller, Gonzalo Moré, and Rupert Pole.
A Café in Space: The Anais Nin Literary Journal, vol. 11, edited by Paul Herron. Excerpts from Anais Nin's 1950s diaries; the controversy over Alfred Perlès's My Friend Henry Miller; articles by Kim Krizan, Jean Owen, John Tytell et al.
Stay tuned–more titles are in the works!
New Edition of Anais Nin's Ladders to Fire on Kindle
Ladders to Fire, Anaïs Nin's first full-length novel, was originally published by Dutton in 1946 with a prologue by the author. Since then, it has been in and out of print, and was finally collected in the series of novels, or, as Nin put it, the "roman fleuve," Cities of the Interior, self-published in 1959. Alan Swallow republished the novel in the 1960s, and Cities of the Interior was republished by Swallow Press in 1974.
Lost in the many incarnations of the book were Nin's prologue and any sense of connection with the other novels in the series (Children of the Albatross, The Four-Chambered Heart, A Spy in the House of Love, and Seduction of the Minotaur). What this new authoritative edition offers is a publishing history, descriptions of the main characters (all of whom appear in the other novels in the series), a chronology of Nin's life and work, and the original prologue by Nin.
As the other novels in the series are recast in the "authoritative edition series," it is our hope that the collection will finally achieve the "flow" from one novel to the next that Nin originally intended.
To preview and/or order Ladders to Fire, click here.
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The best part of our vacation this year was the time spent in the ocean. After last year's boogie boarding experience I knew I wanted to be ready with my own gear. Cam bought me everything to stay warm and a cool boogie board of my own. The kids also got lots of gear over the course of the year. We were set! On the OR coast you need a full wetsuit, boots and gloves to keep warm.
Sis wasn't sure about going all the way into the waves but a wetsuit is good for keeping warm in the little surf too....and while doing cartwheels.
I bought Cam a full hood so the top of his head and back of neck would be protected from the sun.
It was so fun to suit up and head down to the waves as a family. Tuba was plenty happy to stand in the sand and watch us ride the waves.
After we were done we loved the outdoor (heated) shower to rinse off.
Cam and I stayed in the water longer than the kids. I think it's the benefit of being older (and having more fat). We stayed warmer! We were addicted to the waves and loved being out there together. The kids would get cold after about an hour and bail out one at a time. They'd head up to the house to shower and Cam and I would keep going.
George was a maniac. He is a good swimmer but it made me feel better for him to be in a life vest. He would be out in the waves with us. Considering the height difference he was so brave! The waves coming at us that were above our heads were WAY above his head.
Look at these surfer studs! Oh my, how handsome.
The ocean is calling to me as I write this. We miss it! The way the water feels and sounds, the color of it, the taste of salt and the smell are just magical. And the thrill of riding a wave as it propels you toward the beach. So wonderful!


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ASCOS bubble size spectraEntry ID: SMHI_IPY_ASCOS-bubbles-01_1.0
Abstract: ASCOS was an interdisciplinary expedition to the central Arctic on the icebreaker Oden from 1 August to 9 September 2008. The expedition focused on processes relating to cloud formation in the summer Arctic and included observations of marine biology and chemistry, atmospheric chemistry, physical oceanography, aerosol chemistry and physics, and meteorology. An optical bubble spectrometer made measurements within the near surface waters of an open lead on 10 days during the ASCOS campaign. 20 channels spanning 30-1140um.
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Dataset Originator/Creator: Ian M. Brooks
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Dataset Release Date: 2009-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dataset Release Place: Leeds
Dataset Publisher: Unversity of Helsinki
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Installation is easy and it fits on most standard kitchen and bathroom sinks. It actually comes with four water faucet adapters to fit almost any sink.
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- Each filter provides up to 100 gallons of clean water or up to 3 months of use
- Compatible with standard faucets. Will not work with pull-out or hand-held faucets
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When you go to the PUR website you can find some helpful advice on how to get the the most out of your filter.
The recommend you to connect the filter and let it run water for about 15 minutes. Touch the water that comes out and rub your fingers together and see how it feels.
In the beginning it feels slimy and you don't want to drink that. After several minutes the filter will be properly flushed and then you can drink it.
This is very IMPORTANT to do for this filter and many others as well.
What Do The Customers Have To Say?
There have been mixed reviews for the PUR 3-Stage Advanced Faucet Water Filter. Some people say it's the best filter they have ever used and others say that it breaks in a few months or leaks often.
Perhaps there were some of the filters that were made in China and produced in a bad batch of units. Recent reviews seem to be not as good as the older reviews, which leads me to believe that this may be the case. So, I guess you may be taking a bit of a gamble when you purchase one.
Concluding Thoughts
In a nutshell that PUR 3-Stage Advanced Faucet Water Filter is easy to set up and get going. It's easy to maintain and the filters last about 3-4 months and are cheap to replace. From all of the reports there is a taste improvement in the water.


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Some people think I'm rash, some say I'm brave. I'm not too sure which to be honest. Maybe a bit of both?
Since forever, but particularly since leaving school I have felt lost. Free-finally not having to go to the hell which was school. Yet, I felt trapped by my freedom. I had so many choices that I did not know what to do with myself. I know I shouldn't exactly be pitied, there are people out there with no choices. But for me, it's my cage.
For always and forever I have been a dancer, that is what defined me throughout my childhood and through my teens. It is what I used to excuse my failures; not doing homework, not having a social life etc.
In my final year of school I decided to release myself from this label and life I had been living. I wasn't happy, so surely somewhere which was a combination of the only two things in my life, school and dancing wasn't going to help. So I decided to go to University.
Off I went to University, had an amazing time, actually made friends and was the least anxious I had been in years. Until around June when this empty feeling took me over. I became very anxious again and could not concentrate. I had great friends who would revise with me and it was great being in a room with so many great people that I was privileged to call friends-but I was always distracted. I would lose myself into another world-often watching dance videos online.
After waking up one night at the end of August struggling to breath I resolved that I needed to leave University, which had served its purpose and I was now ready to follow my dream-dancing.
Then a year of auditions followed. This made me stronger and resilient-as anyone in the performing arts business knows rejection is something you need to get used to. As well as pursuing my dance I studied acting for a year, which was a great learning experience. I learnt much about acting and realised I still had a lot of work to do on myself,especially if this was a business I was serious about entering. I didn't get into anywhere I had wanted to go to. I had however gotten into somewhere decent so I decided to take it.
Being at performing arts college was at times a dream come true, dancing every day and having to learn songs as homework didn't seem too bad. But with the good came the harsh realities; the importance of image, favouritism and the continual struggle to be the best. This I could have faced better if I had a good support network around me. Unfortunately I did not find this at college. I found a few friends but nothing that could help me face the pressures.
Lots of people at college were amazing and I'm sure will have great careers. Others, well I don't really know why they were there. Sometimes I felt people were there because they didn't know what else to do with their lives. It wasn't a good environment for me, it wasn't what I was expecting. I wanted to be around like minded, hard working artists. That's not what I had. I was lonely, stressed and constantly tired. Sometimes wellbeing is more important than something you had set your mind on doing two years ago. Priorities change.
Now I've left college my perspective has changed. I need friends, I need to learn. I need dance too, just not as a career. When I was younger dance was my escapism, so when I felt afraid that's what I went back to.
What I'm proud of is that I have followed my body and mind in what I was feeling. But I also know that I can't run away every time something gets tough. That release I felt after leaving school was addictive. Fleeing anxiety and fear was empowering, but I'm not going to get very far if I keep on running. The more I learn about myself the less I want to run. There are still days where I want to go back home and crawl into my bed and stay there forever watching a screen. But I'm trying to stay focussed on living my life and getting to a place where I enjoy it and don't feel the need to run away or escape from it.
The best we can do is try.
Until I read this post I hadn't considered that my search for happiness and perfection could be what is getting in my way of being happy. How do we change this? I don't know how not to want to be happy. Interesting paradox presented in Radical Authenticity
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Saturday, April 23, 2016
How to make hummingbird nectar
To make nectar that is a little bit stronger than flower nectar, use a ratio of 4:1. That would be four parts water to one part plain white sugar. You may be tempted to use honey, turbinado sugar, drink mixes or brown sugar, but this is not a good idea. These sugars contain too many minerals for the hummingbird's system and can cause illness or death.
Powdered or confectioners sugar should not be used either. Powdered sugar has cornstarch added to it and that will cause the nectar to ferment.
Color isn't required. There have never been any scientific studies done to prove red dye harms hummingbirds, but they come to clear nectar (sugar water) so leave it clear just in case the red is bad for the birds.
Nectar (sugar water) recipe
1 cup granulated sugar
4 cups water
1. Pour sugar in hot water. It's not necessary to boil the water. The microorganisms that cause fermentation don't come from the water; they are transported to the feeder on hummingbird bills.
2. Stir or shake the mixture until dissolved.
3. Remove from heat and let it cool.
4. Fill your hummingbird feeder and refrigerate any unused nectar for up to 2 weeks.
5. If the hummingbirds do not come to the feeder within a few days, you can try moving it to another location near plants that have brightly colored flowers.
6. Be sure to replace the nectar and clean the feeder thoroughly once every three to four days. If you leave it out longer the sugar water could go bad and hummingbirds will boycott your feeder for a long time.
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Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Recipe
3 tablespoons natural peanut butter
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
a dash of cinnamon
sea salt to taste
roasted peanuts for topping
one of my favorites to make for the littles!ReplyDelete
I love this - I've never thought to fake ice cream like this!! xo, Biana - BlovedBostonReplyDelete
Wow, this sounds amazing. Let's add some chocolate chips in there and we are so sold!! We know what snack we're making this weekend for sure.
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Luigi wrote:KqWIN wrote:Both Ingles/Bojan will close. Who is the four is just a semantics argument that doesn't matter. Ingles is better on the perimeter, Bojan has more strength to fight in the post.
There really isn't a big PF on a good team that the Jazz should worry about defending. Alrdrige and Zinger will likely close at C. Millsap is probably the toughest matchup. But if Bogey can "guard" LeBron, don't see it as a huge issue to guard Millsap.
I think it it more than semantic. As it stands, the question is who is more rugged and capable of guarding the bigger player? But we can make it a more specific question. He's the list of 4s and 5s we'll be facing this year from good team (4s bolded):
Lakers - James, Davis, Kuzma
Nuggets - Millsap, Jokic
Blazers - Collins, Nurkic, Whiteside
Rockets - Tucker, Capela
Warriors - Green, Looney, Cauley-Stein
Thunder - Grant, Adams (Noel?)
Spurs - Aldridge, Poeltl, Gay
Pelicans - Zion, Favors
Kings - Bagley, Dedmon, Bjelica
Sixers - Horford, Embiid, Harris (Simmons)
Bucks - Giannis, Lopez
Pacers - Sabonis, Turner
Raptors - Siakam, Gasol, Ibaka
Celtics - Morris?, Kanter
Knicks - Entire roster.
That's a lot of big bodies getting a lot of minutes at the 4. The question is about how are we going to square up on defense with our personnel. Who's going to guard that 4, and for how long, and it that a good idea?
If Bojan/Ingles are on the floor it doesn't matter what the label is. We know that Bojan is guarding the bigger guy. Some are saying that Bojab can't play the 4 and Ingles will play the 4 instead...yeah it doesn't really matter what you call them.
I meant to say the west in my comment. Guys like Green, Tucker, Grant, Collins etc. I have zero concern about being small and guarding them. Hell, most of these guys were once considered undersized and might end up playing at the 5 anyways.
I would feel ok if Conley was guarding them. Size just isn't a very big advantage on offense unless you are a skilled scorer. If these teams suddenly want to switch up their offense to try to beat us with a power game....be my guest. I dare them too. There's a reason why nobody in the league does this.
Also, anyone without a shooting 5 I'm not too worried about either because it means Rudy will be there. Millsap and Bron are the two that I mentioned...but like I said, if you can guard LeBron, you can probably do better at guarding Millsap.


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By Rick WoodJune 14, 2010
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. Aca,!" The ongoing progress of Joint Base Lewis-McChord was show-cased to one of the most senior visitors yet, June 11.
Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. met with leaders of JBLM, who detailed the roll out and inception of the combined base.
Aca,!A"One of the reasons I came here was to get a sense of where we were,Aca,!A? Casey said of the progress made in transitioning to a joint base.
Aca,!A"IAca,!a,,cm convinced that only good things are going to come out of this cooperation,Aca,!A? he said.
Casey lauded local leadership for their problem solving.
Aca,!A"IAca,!a,,cm very pleased at whatAca,!a,,cs going on here,Aca,!A? Casey said.
The chief of staff also met with leaders from I Corps, which recently returned from a yearlong tour of duty in Iraq. The corpsAca,!a,,c deployment, redeployment and reintegration have been commendable, he said.
Aca,!A"IAca,!a,,cm very pleased with what theyAca,!a,,cre doing, and their plans to bring in additional resources for Soldiers and families,Aca,!A? Casey said.
Casey said the reintegration and dwell period after deployments are key factors in Army readiness.
Aca,!A"The intent of that period is to slow training down and let Soldiers have some time not only with their families, but to recover themselves,Aca,!A? he said.
Casey described a new Armywide program, Comprehensive Soldier Fitness, which aims to determine the level of readiness for each Soldier.
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From that assessment, Soldiers and commanders get a real sense of an individualAca,!a,,cs strengths in core areas such as physical, emotional, spiritual and family fitness, he said.
Aca,!A"They know kind of where they stand,Aca,!A? Casey said. Aca,!A"ThatAca,!a,,cs a good baseline for these Soldiers to come back and figure out what they need to do.Aca,!A?
Casey also talked about the challenges still being faced by deployed Soldiers from JBLM. The experiences of 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, he said are examples of the difficult missions facing Army units in Afghanistan.
Aca,!A"TheyAca,!a,,cve been in a tough fight,Aca,!A? Casey said. Aca,!A"TheyAca,!a,,cve been in a tough area, and I think theyAca,!a,,cve done very well.Aca,!A?
Casey expects ongoing operations to remain difficult Aca,!" but vital Aca,!" in execution of Operation Enduring Freedom, he said.
Aca,!A"I think theyAca,!a,,cre contributing to the successes weAca,!a,,cre seeing in vicinity of Kandahar,Aca,!A? Casey said.
Casey made a visit to MAMC and personally pinned on Purple Heart and Army Commendation medals to the chest of Spc. Brian Roberts.
Roberts was wounded in the legs during an improvised explosive device attack while on patrol in Afghanistan March 22, while serving as a combat medic with 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 5th Bde., 2nd Inf. Div.
Aca,!A"You look great,Aca,!A? Casey said to Roberts after asking the 36-year-old Soldier how he was doing.
Aca,!A"I feel great, sir,Aca,!A? Roberts said as family members and comrades filled the room.
Aca,!A"One of the things I see as I go around the Army is that we are so lucky as a country to have men and women like Brian who are willing to sacrifice for the ideals and values of this country,Aca,!A? Casey said. Aca,!A"Freedom isnAca,!a,,ct free.Aca,!A?
Rick Wood is a reporter with Joint Base Lewis-McChordAca,!a,,cs weekly newspaper, the Northwest Guardian.


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It Is What It is
October 21, 2009 by Greta Fenley
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All things for a reason… A quote I have said for more years than I can remember. A quote that I honestly always believed in.
But now I don't. Because if that was true then why? Why didn't my trio of saints answer my prayers? Saint Rita, all things are possible, Saint Anthony, all things can be found, Saint Jude, all things will glorify God's name. I prayed to them every morning, asking that through the intercession of their prayers and God's perfect will, my prayers would be answered. But when I prayed the hardest I had ever prayed in my life, they weren't answered. Or were they?
In March 2006 we thought my husband had a cold. The EKG showed several silent heart attacks. Stents were put in and life didn't change; for him or for me. Or so we thought.
January 7, 2008. I left for work at 7AM. A few hours later I get a message to call my daughter. "Call her now. It's important". Somehow I knew, even before I ever heard her voice. "He's been trying to reach you. He drove himself to the hospital. Not to worry though, he says he's fine". But I knew he wasn't, or he wouldn't have gone to the hospital and then life changed for both of us; an open heart surgery had taken place.
For the next 3 months our lives did not include an alarm clock. We went for daily walks and slowly he rebuilt his strength. Short walks became longer ones. He told me he wished I was retired too, so this could be our life. I did wish it too. We slept late and took naps. We spent 24 hours a day together. Our world had been rocked hard and we now realized just how fragile life was and how fragile his heart was.
September 2008. My husband listed for a heart transplant. It helped that he always took care of his health. Complete physicals, eyes, teeth, flu shots, each year and every year. We ate healthy; wheat not white, pepper not salt, grilled not fried. A window had been opened with the opportunity of a new heart. We had renewed hope.
But is this really happening? What if I just pretended we were living in the Truman Show? If I unzip the sky, could we escape from this world spinning out of control?
I had never experienced such a deep paralyzing fear. I thought to myself; can I kiss him goodbye and let them take him, knowing they are going to take out his heart and put in a new one from a donor? He always taught me quality over quantity, always. So asking for a new heart for him, were we really then asking for quantity of his life over quality?
But I never had to make that decision… In 2 months while waiting of a donor his heart had become too weak. There was only one decision left to make, return to the hospital or call Hospice. I didn't have to ask my husband. I knew his answer. I told his doctor I was taking him home.
I am eternally thankful for the time we had and that he didn't have pain and his dignity to the very end. Never showing sadness or fear, he humbled me with his strength. He never lived like he was dying. He held on to my knee as I sat beside him on the bed. I knew he didn't want to leave me. December 19 at 4:00 AM while I held his hands he left. No longer would he walk beside me in this life.
So really, how can all things be for a reason? For what reason wasn't a donor found in time? For what reason was our world torn apart? Why during the most devastating situation I have ever faced, was the person who loved me more than anyone not by my side? How could all that we went through be for a reason?
Gone are the days of playing make-believe. Situations will enter our world that we have no control over. No matter how much we try, we can never run fast enough to avoid them. We will have questions yet never receive answers. Maybe the reality is that all things are not for a reason. Maybe the real truth is simply, it is what it is.