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I'm NOT Currently TAKING NEW CLIENTS (sorry!) however…
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Some of the books Morgen has edited…
Let Morgen help you with your fiction from just £2 (€2.50 / US$3 / CA & AS$3.5) per 1,000 words…
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Two example testimonials (see below for others)
Morgen is a fabulous editor with a keen eye for detail… I landed a publishing deal with Penguin soon after Morgen had finished with my manuscript. The publisher commented, "…a remarkably polished piece of work…". AA Dhand, England (Streets of Darkness and Girl Zero)
Morgen is a delight to work with. Her edit was returned to me faster than I would have believed possible, and with insightful comments which improved the novel significantly. She even picked up on issues I thought I was already aware of and watching out for – highly recommended! Katy Haye, England (Rising Tides – I've also since edited a connected short story for Katy) *** I (Morgen) welcome fiction manuscripts for editing and critique, and have been working with authors, shaping their novels, short stories, poetry and non-fiction since 2008 (testimonials below). I have worked with scriptwriters although this is not an area of expertise. The free 1,000-word full edit sample mentioned below applies to prose including short stories, novel extracts. I do not provide specialist feedback on non-fiction, poetry, prose poems or narrative poetry. I recommend Marie Henderson-Brennan for these formats, see option 1b. As well as having chaired three Northamptonshire-based writing groups (2008-2015), I am a fully-qualified BTEC Level 3 Creative Writing Tutor teaching adults aged 19+ for Northants County Council Adult Learning. I no longer do this as I'm booked to do talks and workshops for direct clients (see Speaking at your event). The options below cover the services I offer but feel free to email me should you need more information or have any queries. OPTION 1a: Any manuscript (short story, part of a novel, non-fiction) of less than 10,000 words per piece is charged at £10 (€12 / US$14 / CA$ & AS$18) per 1,000 words. To work out the cost, multiply your word count by 0.010 / 0.012 / 0.014 / 0.010 respectively. Minimum fee: £15 (€18 / US$20 / CA$ & AS$25). I use PayPal (to firstname.lastname@example.com – the entire amount paid in advance – see below for details. OPTION 1b: I no longer edit or provide feedback on non-fiction, poetry etc. These formats are handled by my fellow writer and editor Marie Henderson-Brennan, details upon request. The following are for fiction manuscripts of 10,000 words and over… OPTION 2: Full editing (content, copy editing & line editing): In-depth 'firm but fair' editing with feedback which will include grammar, punctuation, story structure, character depth / dialogue, highlighting potential copyright issues, fact checking, chapter structure / order, narrative drive… the whole shebang. This comes in the form of an edited manuscript together with a comprehensive separate commented document, character / items names table, and clean copy.
Suitable for all writers, regardless of experience.This option also includes three Kindle listen-throughs (see option 7 below for details): an initial listen-through then again with a 'clean' copy after each on-screen edit (so the revised manuscript with all amendments accepted).
My usual full editing process is to…
– listen to the novel (on my Kindle) while making notes.
– I update the manuscript, make a 'clean' copy (accepting all the changes) and email that to my Kindle.
– I then repeat that one or two more times before settling for the third and / or fourth run through on the screen while listening to the cleanest version.
I only send a book back when I'm happy with it.
Charged at the competitive rate of £7 (€8.5 / US$9 / CA & AS$12) per 1,000 words. To work out the cost, multiply your word count by 0.007 / 0.0085 / 0.009 / 0.012 respectively (so a 100,000-word novel would be £700 / €850 / US$900 / CA & AUS$1200 respectively). I use PayPal (to email@example.com) – 50% paid in advance to secure the booking then the balance paid no more than two weeks after the return of the manuscript – see below for details.
When you submit your full manuscript, feel free to send me a list of questions and / or areas you'd like particular feedback on.
This option covers a first read through only (actually usually four read throughs before returning) with extensive suggestions (track changes on the manuscript for some options) and feedback (separate document) given throughout. Changes would then normally be made by the author. If you wanted me to go through the document again, this would be chargeable at an additional £2 (€2.50 / US$3 / CA & AS$3.5) per 1,000 words (based on the length of the original manuscript)
See below (option 8) for synopsis / cover letter feedback. * OPTION 3: Line editing: spelling, grammar, punctuation, word usage (e.g. stationery vs stationary, story vs storey, their, there, they're etc.), repetition, clichés, sentence construction, consistencies. Here the concentration is on sentences and paragraphs instead of pages and chapters. Suitable for more advanced writers. OPTION 4: Copy editing: a copy-editor makes sure that an author's raw text, or copy, is such that readers can grasp his or her ideas without stumbling. A copy-editor also tries to prevent embarrassing errors of fact, and alerts the author to any possible legal problems. It is not as comprehensive as a full edit so suitable for more advanced writers. OPTION 5: Proofreading: a human spell- and grammar-checker, concentrating on individual words rather than the context. This is the option to take if you are confident of your characters, plot, structure and layout etc. but you want someone to go through it before you submit to an agent or publisher, or self-publish. My non-fiction writing is about writing so I concentrate on fiction but have proofread non-fiction manuscripts. This option also includes a Kindle listen-through (worth £2 (€2.75 / US$3 / CA & AS$4) – see optional extras below for details) of a 'clean' copy (the revised manuscript with all amendments accepted). These three options are charged at £5 (€6 / US$7 / CA$ & AS$9) each per 1,000 words. To work out the cost, multiply your word count by 0.005 / 0.006 / 0.007 / 0.009 respectively. Minimum fee: £15 (€18 / US$20 / CA$ & AS$25). I use PayPal (to email@example.com) – 50% paid in advance to secure the booking then the balance paid no more than two weeks after the return of the manuscript – see below for details (and optional extras). * The above five options are carried out via Word Track Changes (click here for a video on what this means) and for more information on the different types of editing, click here. Other options are… OPTION 6: General feedback: no proofreading / editing, no changes to the document itself, just a typed summary report. This is useful if you're not sure whether the story is working, your characters (or plot) are believable or you've not edited it yet but have sent it to beta (first-round) readers and the feedback you've received makes you wonder whether you want to progress it. I will be honest and tell you, although for most authors who have taken this option, I have seen promise with their work, they've just needed a steer in the right direction. Charged at £3 (€3.5 / US$4 / CA & AS$5) per 1,000 words. Multiply your word count by 0.003 / 0.0035 / 0.004 / 0.005. Minimum fee: £15 (€18 / US$20 / CA$ & AS$25). I use PayPal (to firstname.lastname@example.com) – see below for details. * OPTION 7: Kindle listen-through: At any stage in the process (I would suggest at final copy stage), I can utilise my Kindle's text-to-speech function on your manuscript and suggest any additional changes to be made. This carries an additional fee of £2 (€2.50 / US$3 / CA & AS$3.5) per 1,000 words (based on the length of the manuscript at that stage). This is an audio-only process; I would not be reading your manuscript on the screen and is therefore not as thorough as the editing options. See below for optional extras. PLEASE NOTE: These options help you polish your writing. Email me if you are after a ghostwriting or rewriting facility. * OPTION 8: Synopsis / cover letter feedback: I have a standard minimum fee of £15 (€18 / US$20 / CA$ & AS$25), for feedback on your synopsis ((including any 'spoilers'). Agents / publishers usually prefer one-page synopses) and / or cover letter (four Word pages maximum) with a £10 (€12 / US$14 / CA$ & AS$18) fee for any subsequent reads.I use PayPal (to email@example.com) – see below for details and / or optional extras. * Regardless of the option taken, the first 1,000 words* are free (usually returned within 48 hours), given as the 'full' editing service (worth £7 / €8.5 / US$9 / CA & AS$12) for your free sample, unless you advise otherwise. This is sent to you first and there is no obligation thereafter. You can also read some of my critique on the Book & Story Reviews section of this blog. PLEASE NOTE: These options help you polish your writing. Email me if you are after a ghostwriting or rewriting facility. Optional extras: The prices cover a first read through only (actually usually four read throughs before returning) with extensive suggestions (track changes on the manuscript for some options) and feedback (separate document) given throughout. Changes would then normally be made by the author. If you wanted me to go through the document again, this would be chargeable at an additional £2 (€2.50 / US$3 / CA & AS$3.5) per 1,000 words (based on the length of the original manuscript). Feedback on your synopsis / cover letter carries the minimum fee of £15 (€18 / US$20 / CA$ & AS$25) with a £10 (€12 / US$14 / CA$ & AS$18) fee for any subsequent reads. At any stage in the process (I would suggest at final stage), I can utilise my Kindle's text-to-speech function on your manuscript and suggest any additional changes to be made. This carries an additional fee of £2 per 1,000 words. It is an audio-only process; I would not be reading your manuscript on the screen and is therefore not as thorough as the editing options should you solely choose this option. It is included in the full edit (option 2) and line, copy editing and proofreading (option 5). Any other work would be charged at my hourly rate of £15 (€18 / US$20 / CA$ & AS$25), agreed in advance. NB. I cannot be held responsible for any errors unchecked by the author so the final version will be sent to the author (or designated representative) before submitting to any printers / publishers / editors. PLEASE NOTE: These options help you polish your writing. Email me if you are after a ghostwriting facility and I can provide you with recommendations. I do also transcribe manuscripts from audio files or handwritten formats (rate by agreement). * Prices valid until January 2018. Fees agreed in advance of any work undertaken, and more importantly, stuck to (payment options below). There are two formats of feedback: I use Word's track changes (see picture immediately below as a generic example) as it keeps the file size small and the feedback in one place (other than the accompanying comments document). For authors without Word, and therefore the facility to use track changes, I can usually convert whatever I am sent (Open Office, rtf etc) into Word then do the track changes and save it as a PDF so you can see the changes I suggest. What to do next? In the first instance… Take a look at https://morgenbailey.wordpress.com/writing-101 for my writing tips. If this improves your writing, then it makes my job easier to give feedback on it. Then email me your 1,000-word extract or short story and I'll get my feedback to you as soon as possible (usually within 48 hours, or I'll email you to advise). Once I have provided your free sample, if you are happy to proceed with paid items, the payment options are (via PayPal* to firstname.lastname@example.com): First 1,000 words free (usually returned within 48 hours). <10,000 words: 100% in advance, when documents submitted. Usually no more than 2 weeks depending upon existing workload. Over 10,000 words: 50% in advance, when documents submitted, then remaining 50% within 14 days of receipt of feedback / critique. Usually 2-5 weeks max. for full-length novels depending upon existing workload. Feedback on synopses / cover letters will be chargeable at the minimum fee of £15 (€18 / US$20 / CA$ & AS$25) with a fee of £10 (€12 / US$14 / CA$ & AS$18) per any subsequent read. *To pay via PayPal: I have written / published over 400 short stories, from six words to several thousand, in a variety of genres. My seven novels are chick-lit (a 105,000-worder, originally a 117,540-word first draft), lad-lit, mystery, and various shades of crime. I am currently writing my eighth novel, a departure from adult fiction with a young adult novel. I have been critiquing fellow writers' novels, short stories (and non-fiction) since 2008, covering all mainstream genres, most recently YA dystopian, YA paranormal, action & adventure, contemporary romance / erotica, mystery, lad lit, thriller, and crime. Some of the testimonials (in alphabetical order) received to-date… "Morgen is a fabulous editor with a keen eye for detail. I have used several editors in the past and always been slightly disappointed with the level of detail. I wanted an editor who would micro-edit my pages, line by line, word by word, and that is exactly what I got. My manuscript was cleaned, polished, and Morgen's work sharpened the story. I landed a publishing deal with Penguin soon after Morgen had finished with my manuscript. The publisher commented, "…a remarkably polished piece of work…" Morgen has a great turn-around time, is extremely well priced, and quite simply; a pleasure to have worked with. I would recommend her without reservation." A.A. Dhand (England) "Morgen's critiquing service was really valuable to me. Not only was the turnaround time remarkable, but her comments about my work have given me new impetus. In particular, I found her review of my synopsis really helpful. She shares her feedback in a professional yet inclusive style. It almost feels like she is sitting right next to you. She is a great communicator and highly proficient, yet friendly and easy to deal with. I look forward to sharing more of my work with her in the future." Angela Watt (England) "Thanks for this. I'm thoroughly enjoying your editing. Amazing how it sharpens up the novel. You've got a really keen 'eye' for details. I see this being the start of a great relationship!" (Amit, England) "I couldn't be happier with what you've done." (Annamarie W) "I will never ever be able to thank Morgen enough for the work she did on 'Snowday.' She fine tuned and honed and fixed so much and made it a professional work instead of a manuscript. She was professional and bang on time and organised and taught me more than any writing courses and 'how to' books ever could. I hope she will continue to be my editor for future works and cannot wait to discuss, plan and work with her again." Berni Maycock (Ireland) "Hi Morgen, I just wanted to thank you for editing my novel… you're fantastic! I've learned so much from the notes (and from your writing course) and it reads so much better now. Everything you suggested was spot on. I'm going to use a cliche now, so sorry in advance :o) … but you're worth every penny! I'll be sending my next novel as soon as it's finished." and "Morgen, I just wanted to say thank you again. I've been through it a couple of times and took everything out… and it reads so much better. I can't believe how many straights, nows, alls, and names there were! I feel as if I've learned loads. You're fantastic! I'm going to start saving for when I finish my next one. 🙂 Thank you so much for this,and for the course." Deborah S (England) "This is exactly what I was looking for. Exceptional communication and professionalism, and turnaround time was much faster than I expected. I can say that this experience has truly rekindled my desire to write, and I know that my works will be in good hands." Doug J (USA) "I met Morgen at the 2014 Dunford Novelists Conference and was so impressed with her professional skills, that I recently have used her editing services for several short stories. Whilst I have been writing for over twenty years, Morgen has managed to add insight and improve my stories with her suggestions. Her turnaround was incredibly quick and when requested to elaborate, she didn't hesitate to do so. I would highly recommend her and am delighted to have found an editor who is efficient, honest and skilled. I will be using her services again!" E.L Norry (Bournemouth, England) "Thank you so much for the editing work you did on my novel, Small Fish Big Fish. As you know, I had already published the e-book and a paperback version without having a final copy edit undertaken. Silly of me! You took the time to check out dates and other facts and provided many tips and suggestions on grammar and style which helped improve the book immensely. Not only that, but you presented your feedback in a manner that made me feel good about my writing, and all at a very reasonable cost. I will certainly return with my next novel and this time before it is published!" Jacob Carlisle (Australia) "Thanks again for your help with editing, you gave the book real polish and I'm so proud to show it to people." Jinn Nelson (USA) "The feedback was really useful, and I intend to take advantage of your editing service again. Will be submitting the story, with your suggested revisions, so keeping my fingers crossed that the competition judges will like it. Thanks." Julia Ann Lees (England) "I would also like to take the opportunity to say thank you for your edit. It was clear, comprehensive and made it very easy for me to understand what I why I needed to make changes. As a plus it was also vastly quicker than I had any right to expect – which has been a colossal boon as my deadlines gallop closer!" Katy Haye (England) You can watch Katy's inspirational 'How to be a writer' video here. "Morgen (with an E) Bailey is a consummate editor, with a knowledge of formatting and Elements of Style that would please any author's publisher. She edited my first mystery novel with three pages of typed feedback, single-spaced, as well as numerous comments on each page, using the 'track changes' edit program in Word. All comments were very much relevant and to the point, making my novel much tighter and a better work to submit. I was so pleased that I hired Morgen to edit two more works: a book of short stories (short stories are her first love), and a collection of three paranormal novellas. Her rates are extremely reasonable and she is fast and accurate. What more could a writer ask of an editor? I recommend Morgen Bailey highly. PS Check out her writing, too; excellent flash fiction, short stories, and a book called, 'The Serial Dater's Shopping List'." Kenna McKinnon (regular client, Canada) Thank you, Kenna. Kenna later emailed to say, "I want to tell you again how very pleased I am with your editing skills. You've created a brand new and far superior product for <novel title>. The novellas go back many years as originally novels, and I'd dearly love them to see the light of print." And subsequently, having edited her biographies, she said, "Thanks, Morgen, you rock." 🙂 "I have read over your suggested changes and can only say "WOW", you are right on target! I loved all the changes. I really love the suggestions to the synopsis. I am excited to have you as my editor!" Lorraine Carey (regular client, Grand Cayman) "I met Morgen at a writing festival a short while ago and goodness, what a spot of luck. She doesn't miss a thing. I've learnt an awful lot since starting writing some six years ago now, and since meeting her, have learnt even more. I can't recommend her highly enough. Very professional, very easy to work with, and very good at what she does." Mark K (regular client, England) "Thank you so much for taking time to do this. As expected the revisions and suggestions are spot on and I can certainly take on board the suggestions and improve my writing." Matt Earl (UK) "I asked Morgen to edit my first novel after meeting her at Crime and Publishment in March. Her rates are extremely competitive and the returned ms along with comments allowed me to bring it up to the standard required to publish or submit. I'm happy to say that the first publisher I approached offered me a contract and I have no doubt that Morgen's skilful editing hugely contributed to this. I'm a bit wary about posting this without running it past Morgen first TBH as I may have fragmented sentences or something!" Mike Craven (UK) Looks good to me. Thank you, Mike. "I discovered Morgen and her writing website while I was trolling for various ways to publicize a friend's novel. Our relationship grew via guest blogs and author spotlights. When it came time for me to get serious about my own writing and editing, I thought first of Morgen and looked into what she offered – I was not disappointed. Her reasonable rates, free 1000 word trial package, and use of the Track Changes options in MS Word drew me in. Going through each of my edited chapters, I was pleasantly surprised to find side notes and comments in addition to the basic proofreading services I asked for. I loved coming across a comment where she was particularly pleased with my phrasing or story ideas. These little gems of thought created a bond between us – Morgen not only edited my work but she engaged herself with me as writer along the way. In this day and age that kind of thoughtful attention is rare. I looked forward to seeing her notes with every chapter, and her personal attention revitalized my own connection with the novel. Morgen is a master of her craft and has a great pair of editing eyes – don't overlook her honest simplicity and attention to detail, she's a treasure." M.J. Moores, Teacher. Author. Mother. (Canada) "It was instructive and very helpful. I accepted all but a handful of your changes – where I bent style to make a point about something! Now, I feel I have done everything I can. It's time to send it into the world… this scares me but I'm getting my head around it. Thank you for all your encouragement." (Pat A, England) "I cannot thank you enough for your help encouragement and excellent editing. Thank you very much indeed. I have found the whole experience a real joy." Pat Randall (England) "The comments are all really useful and you've been so meticulous – fantastic work!" Rachel Sambrooks "Very efficient and to the point. Highly recommended." and "I've used Morgen for a short story. She's rapid, responsive and very reasonably priced. My subsequent rewrite satisfied even me." and "I can't believe you're so quick! I suspect you're from a different planet." and "These are brilliant helpful notes." and "Thanks so much, that's just the job I needed." Rosalind Minett (regular client, England) "I wish everyone I was dealing with were as efficient and user friendly as you! Once again, thank you for exceeding my expectations." Tony Klinger (England) "Although I did expect good things from you I did not expect the amount of work, time and attention to detail you have put into this. I applaud you and thank you profoundly." William Bell (USA) Listed below are some examples of the free sample critiques I have given… The first 'red pen' session episode was released on Monday 8th August 2011 featuring a 325-word flash fiction entitled 'Green' by San Francisco-based writer and musician J D Mader and the podcast is available via the links at the top of this page (and in the 'Where to find me' side menu) with a summary here and you can listen to the episode here. Full feedback was blogged – Sunday 2nd December 2012. The second 'red pen' session episode was released on Monday 22nd August featuring a 1,591-word short story from Aneesa – the summary was posted here and you can listen to the episode here. Full feedback to be blogged t.b.a. (awaiting permission from the author). The third 'red pen' session episode was released on Monday 5th September and featured a novel extract from crime writer Lae Monie. A summary of the podcast episode was posted here and you can listen to the episode here. Full feedback was blogged – Tuesday 4th December 2012. The fourth 'red pen' session episode was released on Saturday 17th September and featured a 883-word short story entitled The Sow's Ear by J D Mader. A summary of the podcast was posted here and you can listen to the episode here. Full feedback was blogged – Wednesday 5th December 2012. Aneesa returned for episode no.5 which was released on Monday 10th October and featured a short story called 'You are my reasons' -– the summary was posted here and you can listen to the episode here. Full feedback to be blogged t.b.a. (awaiting permission from the author). Episode no.6, released on Monday 24th October, was an extract from forthcoming novel 'Firebound' provided by teacher and writer Kathryn Wild – the summary of which was posted here and you can listen to the episode here. Full feedback was blogged – Friday 7th December 2012. Episode no.7, released on Sunday 6th November, featured a short story by Aaron entitled 'On the edge' – the summary was posted here and you can listen to the episode here. Full feedback was blogged – Saturday 8th December 2012. Episode no.8, released Sunday 27th November, was another novel extract by crime writer Lae Monie – the summary was posted here and you can listen to the episode here. Full feedback was blogged – Sunday 9th December 2012. Episode no.9, released Wednesday 28th December – was my critique of a novel extract from The Desolate Garden by Danny Kemp – the summary was posted here and you can listen to the episode here. Full feedback was blogged – Monday 10th December 2012. Then the red pen sessions transferred from audio podcast to blog text: Red Pen no.10, critique of Circles, a short story from Aaron (see episode no.7) – Sunday 16th December 2012. Red Pen no.11, critique of an extract (with synopsis) from Lianne Simon's novel Confessions of a Teenage Hermaphrodite – Sunday 23rd December 2012. Red Pen no.12, critique of the short story Shooting Stars by crime novelist, short story author and interviewee Graham Smith – Sunday 30th December 2012. Red Pen no.13, critique of a novel extract from YA, romance and suspense thriller novelist Erica Miner's Murder in the Pit – Sunday 6th January 2013. Red Pen no.14, critique of Agoraphobia, a short story by non-fiction and short story author Kerry Dwyer – Sunday 13th January 2013. Red Pen no.15, critique of Betrayal, a short story by short story author and poet Charlie Kane – Sunday 20th January 2013. I have also critiqued for my four in-person writing groups, and five Online Writing Groups. Short Stories Submitted For Critique Poems Submitted For Critique Script Extracts Submitted For Critique Novel Extracts Submitted For Critique Non-fiction Pieces Submitted For Critique Summary (NB. prose only): £2 (€2.50 / US$3 / CA & AS$3.5) per 1,000 words for a Kindle listen-through only with brief summary (no more than four pages) of feedback. £3 (€3.5 / US$4 / CA & AS$5) for general feedback on the story (Word document, pdf or email text, whichever is preferred) while looking at the screen, no alterations to the original manuscript; or £5 (€6 / US$7 / CA$ & AS$9) per 1,000 words for proofread only (track changes); or £5 (€6 / US$7 / CA$ & AS$9) per 1,000 words for line editing (track changes); or £5 (€6 / US$7 / CA$ & AS$9) per 1,000 words for copy editing (track changes); or £7 (€8.5 / US$9 / CA & AS$12) per 1,000 words for a full critique (track changes and full typed report). Minimum fee for any of the above services: £15 (€18 / US$20 / CA$ & AS$25). Fee agreed in advance, but based on the above and no more than £7 per 1,000 words. Please note: Non-sterling rates may vary depending upon exchange rates (updated 12th April 2017) but will be the price on this page at the date of agreement of work to be undertaken will be the price you pay. Fee agreed in advance. Payment for items over 10,000 words: 50% upfront, 50% no more than 14 days after complete feedback received via PayPal to firstname.lastname@example.com. Note: Morgen is spelled with an 'e' not 'a'. Payment for items under 10,000 words: 100% upfront via the above method. Prices valid until January 2018 (sterling held since January 2015). NB. First 1,000 words free, no obligation thereafter. Note: I am English so will feed back based on UK English rather than US English although US spellings will remain unaltered. Fee set in advance so there are no further costs unless agreed, and payment to be made via PayPal (details above). It is stressed that I am not responsible for the accuracy of the content of the authors' works before or after publication and any factual mistakes not pointed out shall incur no liability on my part. I also transcribe manuscripts from audio files or handwritten formats (rate by agreement). Whatever your requirement, you can email me at email@example.com. Thank you for your interest. 'Morgen with an E'


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In writing the articles on object oriented programming I have stuck with theory. After all, it is not language specific and takes less space to say what there is to say. However, I have been asked by serveral to provide a tutorial or include examples on object oriented code. Well, I've decided to do something more. My good friend Andrew Branch has pointed out many times before that we learn better when we do things ourselves. And so, in that spirit, we will start a new full-fledged project together. I will write along as we develope it about how we should try to do things, so we can more fully understand object oriented principles. And we can all write the code for it.
The Project
Going back to my roots, I learned to program by hacking on osCommerce code. I wanted to make my own ecommerce site and run my own buisness. It was then that I discovered how enjoyable programming was and stuck with that instead. The problem with osCommerce is, however, that it is very procedural. It has SQL queries inline with the HTML on it's pages. It uses functions to output pixel images. It requires a lot of hacking to modify. It is an adequate example of what you might call "spaghetti code."
We will be starting a new open source project that will implement all the features of osCommerce, but in a better way. And hopefully, since this will be more extensable, we can add many new features. We can call this project ooCommerce for object oriented ecommerce. I have already purchased the domains oocomerce.com, .net, and .org so that we may, eventually, have our own site for it. And I have submitted it to Sourceforge for pending approval. The benchmark of features we will be aiming for is listed on osCommerce's site. And, because we are going full out object oriented, we will be using PHP 5. I am sorry if you were hoping for PHP 4, but in order to teach better OOP principles, and because PHP 4 is such a hack in terms of OOP, that's what we need to use.
I hope ooCommerce will be, if nothing else, a great learning experience. Instead of a little pointless tutorial on saying "hello world" in an object oriented manner, we will actually create a full-featured system as our tutorial, implementing all that we've learned previously. We will look at planning this project out next week, so stay tuned.

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Sometimes I have to put on a special playlist that hits that happiness button. Music is a great way to adjust your mood or emotions.
Find your playlist, and try to listen to it when you notice yourself having a difficult day. Be careful, I notice myself sometimes wanting to belt out the lyrics.
Create that happiness and don't lose focus!!!


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DARK SIDE #146 - Topic of More Mighty Need
June 9th, 2014
DARK SIDE #146 - Topic of More Mighty Need
We received great feedback based on the last podcast - then gave our follow-up.
The original topic was as follows;
A listener wrote us in a question/topic about how she could encourage her Dom to dominate her more. DA and KN dance delicately around this can of worms - but dissect the topic and answer all of her questions - as best they can.
-Have you ever been in a similar situation?
-How do you ask for more without being disrespectful?
-Are there any subtler ways that don't require that much confidence? ^.^
-Do you have any good resources for new doms?
-Any suggestions on how to present those resources? (My particular case involves someone who is very cocky- and rightfully so! Usually..)
-What's the best starting point for a long term vanilla-ish relationship to transition into full time d/s?
-Any other advice I've overlooked asking for..
Sponsor: Dan & dawn's - The Dark Side Podcast \group - on fetlife.com
The Dark Side is FREE to get and share with others; * Listen OR Download at TDS Webpage * alternatively you can do the same at our Podbean TDS Webpage
The Dark Side is available on I-Tunes as well as Stitcher Radio


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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Harvard men's swimming and diving team secured its third consecutive Ivy League title on Saturday after it won three events on the final day of the conference championship meet. The Ivy crown is the Crimson's fourth in the last six seasons.
Harvard finished with 1,432.50 points and cleared second-place Princeton (1,209.50 points) by 223 points. Penn came in third place with 1,120.50 points and was followed by Columbia (1,037) and Yale (1,035.50). Brown (884), Cornell (701.50) and Dartmouth (425.50) completed the rest of the standings.
The Crimson has now won at least three consecutive Ivy titles on four different occasions throughout its history. Harvard won four in row from 1973-76, seven straight from 1978-84, and four consecutive from 1999-2002, before the current streak it is on. Under The Ulen-Brooks Endowed Coach for Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving Kevin Tyrrell, the Ivy crown is the Crimson's fourth in six seasons.
Brennan Novak got the final session underway with a victory in the 1,650-yard freestyle. The senior capped his career with a winning time of 14:46.60, to give him back-to-back Ivy titles in the event. Novak was one of two Crimson swimmers to finish in the top three as Logan Houck took home bronze with an effort of 14:57.38.
Dean Farris, who caused a stir nationally on Friday after he posted the best 200-free time in the country, returned to Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center and won the 100-yard freestyle in record fashion. The junior's 41.42 set a new Ivy League, pool and school record. The NCAA A-cut was 0.50 better than his previous school-record performance established earlier this season at the H-Y-P meet.
First-year Jake Johnson set a Harvard record in the 200-yard butterfly, posting a time of 1:42.72. His runner-up effort catapulted him from No. 5 (1:45.34) in the Crimson record book to the top spot, surpassing Bill Jones '09 (1:43.24).
At the end of the championships, Novak and Farris were named the high point swimmers of the meet. Novak, along with Penn's Mark Andrew, took home the career high point swimmer award.
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- Daniel Tran was the runner-up in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 1:44.32. Tran's prelim time (1:43.43) in the morning session was a season best.
- Daniel Chang posted his best time of 2018-19 in the finals of the 200-yard breaststroke. He registered a time of 1:56.34, which was good for third place.
- Raphael Marcoux finished the 100-yard freestyle in fourth place after completing the race in 43.10. His prelim time of 42.95 was the second-fastest in school history.
- Michael Zarian came in sixth place in the 200-yard butterfly (1:44.38). Zarian's preliminary race time of 1:43.87, ranks third in program history.
- Hal Watts finished in fifth place in the finals of the 3-meter diving competition. The sophomore totaled 314.05 points.
- The Crimson 400-yard freestyle relay team came in second place with a time of 2:52.71 (No. 4 in school history). The quartet featured Marcoux, Mahlon Reihman, Umitcan Gures and Novak.
- The Harvard men's and women's swimming and diving programs have now won the Ivy League title in the same year three times in the last six seasons (2014, 2018, 2019).
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The Harvard divers will prepare for the NCAA Zone Diving Championships which will begin on March 11, at Annapolis, Md.


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President Trump has been the subject of much criticism in the past few days over his decision to end the deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) policy in 6 months, that currently allows illegals who were brought into the United States in their youth to remain in the country and obtain work permits.
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At a time when over 90 million working age and capable Americans were out of work, President Obama undermined the legal, domestic workforce by taking a politically driven step towards legalizing the next major voting block of Democrats.
Heritage Foundation Senior Fellow Robert Rector was called to testify in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in March of 2015 and said at the time, "I estimate that, at least, 3.97 million illegal immigrants would be eligible to obtain legal status under [the Deferred Action for Parental Accountability program]. The average DAPA eligible individual has a 10th grade education," Rector also stated, "Assuming all DAPA eligible individuals receive legal status, cash payments from [the Earned Income Tax Credit] and [the Additional Child Tax Credit] to DAPA recipients would equal $7.8 billion per year."
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Our lumpy lawn is a perfect catch basin for rain puddles and in early June, we had lots of rain. Which meant that we had lots of puddles. After a morning of terrorizing me, I finally sent Amelia out with Artie for some fun. I have to admit, I was imagining them jumping into the fairly tame puddles in our driveway, not the pond in our front yard!
Amelia enjoyed jumping up and down and generally getting herself as wet as possible. We watched from a distance.
And, I naively thought that since she was wearing her boots, that she couldn't get too wet.
But, then Artie got in on the fun and the terms changed a bit.
The puddle jumping must be good if your hair gets wet! And it probably didn't help that she fell in at least once.
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I've had several inquiries about how things have been progressing with the Geodon, so I thought I would write a quick update.
To my surprise, the reaction I've had to Geodon involved being flung from depression up into hypomania territory. Good when compared to depression, bad in a case like today where I have been awake for 20 hours with no apparent sign of impending sleep.
I have had a few other mild side effects, the most notable being a weird, jittery shaking that makes my teeth chatter sometimes. It leaves me feeling oddly like Cosmo Kramer.
I've been on it a week and a half now, and for a brief period I thought the hypomania was venturing dangerously close to mania. It backed off for a couple days, but now has been increasing in severity again.
I've been trying to work with my doctor on the sleep issue, but when I changed the dosage times (two a day) around I wound up in a fast-acting unconsciousness between 2 pm and 6 pm. Given the choice, I'd almost just rather not sleep.
Obviously that isn't a solution, but I will be meeting with my doctor on Thursday, at which point this medication situation will be looked at head-on, as well as figuring out a final game plan for the end of my leave of absence from work in a week.
As a side note, there are days where it feels like I really struggle and I can look at the word "disabled" and feel comfortable with that term. Other days I look at that word and don't feel like I can relate. Regardless, it was comforting tonight hearing the newly re-elected president saying, in front of the entire nation, that "disabled or abled, [we] can make it in this country."


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As with many retriever clubs in the Upper Midwest, the North Dakota Retriever Club has a rich history. During the 1930's, a number of retriever owners, mostly from the Fargo area, began to meet and train their dogs West of Casselton, ND. As the years passed, the group grew and became more interested in the competitive aspects of retriever training and trialing. A club was formed and in the mid 1940's, these trainers began to rent and lease land between Dilworth and Glyndon, MN. This location offered land and water training opportunities much closer to home. Also, at this time, the club crowned its first Field Champion, FC Royal Peter Golden Boy, a Nationally known Golden Retriever owned by Cliff Overvold of Fargo, ND.
In 1967, the North Dakota Retriever Club was incorporated in North Dakota and purchased an additional 45 acres of land North of Glyndon, MN. The grounds are only a few miles North of the main club grounds. Throughout its history, NDRC has maintained its mission of providing opportunities and incentives for members to pursue retriever training.
Today the North Dakota Retriever Club consists of roughly 70 renewing memberships annually, with many being extremely active and can frequently be seen on the grounds in small training groups throughout the day. In previous years, NDRC has been known more for its AKC Hunt Test competitors than Field Trialers, however in recent years the club has again crowned members dogs with Field Champion and Amateur Field Champion titles.
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Afterwards, driving around town, I could see some houses of worship were flooded and some were not. Some of the congregations who were not hit by the flooding seemed to be inactive, while others were bustling with activity, passing out food, water and supplies, offering shelter and helping in other ways. What made the difference?
I had seen the same differences in congregation activity after Katrina, and had done some homework. Three things emerged in congregations that generously served their communities after a disaster:
1. Actively serving congregations were prepared.
Congregations that were out serving already had a plan for such a time as this. Some had dormant teams waiting to move into action. Others always kept supplies on hand.
Much has been said about disaster preparedness, but many disasters come like a thief in the night. Tornadoes may come without warning. Floods can come in a flash. Even hurricanes, which can be seen coming days in advance, thanks to satellite imagery and Doppler radar, may change course, and weaken or strengthen. No one is ever completely prepared for a disaster. Nevertheless, a written plan that ties to the mission of the congregation can make a big difference.
2. Actively serving congregations had an outwardly-focused mission and congregational DNA.
Congregations that were out serving knew their own survival was not their mission. They exist for the sake of the world. Congregations like this are looking for ways to engage people in need. A disaster drops needy folks all around you. If your mission is not the survival of your building or your community, but the healing of the world, what to do in a disaster becomes clear.
3. Actively serving congregations had capacity.
Some of the serving congregations were large, but not all. Still, they had to have access to resources, either through large budgets, generous members or a link to a wider community of support. This is where your judicatory or your organization's national body can make a significant difference.
How the judicatory can partner with the congregation
The judicatory (synod, district, diocese, presbytery, annual conference, etc.) can be a tremendous support, or it can be indifferent and ineffectual. In some cases it might, in an effort to be helpful, create more problems than it solves. Here are some possible ways to engage.
1. Prepare.
Set up a Disaster Response Team. The team may consist of some of the following people:
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- Communications: someone who can handle email, webpage, phone calls and social media to find out what's going on, network and rally the troops for response.
- Needs: someone who will actively listen for the needs of the community in the wake of a disaster, and keep track. This person will work with communications to fill those needs.
- Donations: an individual who will hailed calls of good Samaritans wanting to donate, and who will handle donations (solicited and unsolicited) when they come in, working the the needs person to get them where thy need to go.
- Logistics/Admin: an organizer who will work with the chair to handle administrative details, lists, securing locations, helping plan response.
- Volunteers: a person who will keep a list of all who have offered to volunteer, and who will put out the call for more volunteers, assisting with implementation.
- VOAD liaison: someone who will register your organization with the Volunteer Organizations Assisting in Disaster, read their email updates and participate in the phone calls
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Boy Party
DSK loves the DIY spirit of young, creative musicians who are saying F the system, let's make music because we can do it ourselves, have a lot of fun, and give some cool people some great tunes. I recently briefed you on Alligator Indian, a band from North Carolina, USA, working on some great garage/punk tunes. Well they have some buddies who are also involved in the DIY music scene of North Carolina, a Greensboro band by the name of Boy Party (I do believe there is a little story behind the name, 'borrowed' perhaps from another buddy's blog name?!). Boy Party have recorded their first EP called On Yr Lips in Nathan's garage earlier this year, and this EP is lo-fi garage rock lover's heaven: 5 songs of sweet, sometimes tongue-in-cheek, lyrics sung over perfectly jangled (or perfectly fuzzy, in the case of I Saw You and the title track) guitars: odes to kissing, the beach, and lazy summer days spent wishing for things you don't have.
So, Boy Party is Nathan, Zack, and Logan currently seniors in high school, getting ready for arts & film-making studies in college next year, but for now, they are having some great fun in the garage, literally, with their music. Nathan, don't worry: people will most definitely hear your songs! Folks ready for some fun tunes should go right HERE for a free download of the EP. I can certainly see this EP on lots of peoples' summer play lists, fits right along with anything Real Estate and Beach Fossils: pure summer bliss.
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
The Dirty Lungs
Like many Yankees, I have a bit of a fascination with the part of our good ol' US of A that lays below the Mason Dixon Line. Southern-made music is something I am always going to check out, and probably dig lots, as is the case with Birmingham, Alabama rockers The Dirty Lungs. The Dirty Lungs have released 2 EPs and a full album, and not one of the songs on any of those 3 releases disappoints in any way. Not one of the songs sounds like any of the others, and all are full of southern charm, flair, and some seriously amazing guitar reverb and interplay, which makes for a kick in the head upon first listen, and some very obsessive repeat plays. Want It?, the highlight of The Robins EP, has enough swagger and sexy attitude to put Elvis to bed, and I mean that, so seriously. DD Reg Reg, the highlight of the Deregulate Your Heart EP, is pure rock & roll FUN. Many of The Dirty Lungs' songs, like Sit Tight (from the album), are big & rowdy, loud & raucous, down & dirty, but some of the songs on these 3 releases are actually slower of tempo, and even a bit experimental in nature. Somehow, through masterful song writing and skilled playing, the southern charm of this band is always there, no matter what the tempo, pulling at your shirttails (in MY case, crawling up my arm and biting my neck, mmmmmm!), demanding your attention & enjoyment, and certainly demanding play after play, louder and louder. The 9 tracks of the album Somebody Here's Going Crazy can be found HERE, with stand-out songs Live Legit and 1000 Suns right in the middle of the album. Oh, and Lost In Space/Talkhouse from The Robins EP, with its mysterious vibe, and almost tribal drums and hushed vocals, that one deserves a WOW. Well, there are a lot of WOW's here listening to The Dirty Lungs music, go see for yourselves!
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Alligator Indian
Time to turn the volume up again and get a little wild. From Ashville, North Carolina, USA, comes Alligator Indian, with one of the best, most promising EPs of demos I have heard in a while. For those of us digging the wave of garage/punk rockers making riotously good tunes today, Alligator Indian's music is bound to find a place in lots of our collections. It's early in their recording career just yet, but the Demonstrations EP and the New Weird Xmas EP (yes, done at Christmas time last year) Alligator Indian have up on their Band Camp page, are a big hint at some great talent for catchy, loud, cool-as-shit garage-punk songs. The band are currently working on polishing the demos and releasing a proper EP, but for now, the songs they've got up as demos are devastatingly good already, cannot wait for more from Alligator Indian!
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R. Stevie Moore and Chris Oliver
Time Share is a song born out of the collaboration of legend R. Stevie Moore and long-time fan of his, and talented musician, Chris Oliver of The Solar System (recently profiled for DSK blog). It's really an exceptional song, quite unexpectedly funky and fun. Have a few listens HERE at the Sound Cloud page and enjoy!
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011
The Solar System
Now to take the tempo down a bit, less frisky, more moody & trippy, I would like to introduce you to The Solar System. Basically the one-man project of Chris Oliver, originally from Detroit, Michigan, now in Warren, Chris was literally born into a musical family. His direction straight into music was pretty much laid out for him, you could certainly say. Learning drums at a very early age and playing drums in various bands kept him busy for years, then later he took up guitar, which he plays left-handed on his lap. Quite amazing already, it gets better: after delving into numerous styles of music, Chris began making his own signature sound of down-tempo, ambient tunes, which he has put into albums and EPs for us all to listen to, experience, and enjoy, all available on his Solar System Band Camp page.
The Solar System's music is all played by, recorded, and produced by Chris himself. The soundscapes are from dreams, light and airy, quiet and comtemplative. Many songs on the album Drawing A Blank are without lyrics, but a few do have words, like the gorgeous Surveillance Cam, which actually has a bit of folk to it. 1a3b4c5d has lyrics quietly sung over a trip-hop beat, always a favorite around DSK. Slightly darker Broken Silence is another highlight, with low keys topping a trippy undertow. Late Night Music, track 9, actually has some psychedelic influence with its Brian Jonestown Massacre-style guitars, then track 10, A Question, slips back into contemplative mode, quite and moody.
Listening to such varied artists as R. Stevie Moore, Tame Impala, Dumbo Gets Mad, Mr. Syd Barrett, Miss P.J. Harvey, and Neil Young, Chris keeps his influences always at hand, even though his music is quite original and nothing like any of the above-named artists. Striving for something atmospheric, he has succeeded with Drawing A Blank. Play it while you are relaxing late at night, needing only some ambient music to help along your escape from the day.
It's been quite a while since we've done a profile here at DSK, so I want to thank Chris Oliver for letting me into his Solar System, and letting me share it with you all, and for telling me what was happening in his music-loving life. Music lovers like we are, we have to stick together & spread the word. Check out The Solar System on Band Camp, Drawing A Blank is the album reviewed here, the rest of Chris's EPs are all there, too. Amazing cover art, by the way. Check it all out.
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When I left London I thought I won't be surprised anymore by a restaurant there. But I was wrong. One more time, I presented the city to my aunt, with my sister and mother and this weekend the weather was like shit.
This was my last restaurant in London and a good surprise as I love Asian food. Shackfuyu is a combination of Asian savours. You will have the choice among many small plates that you combine with sake, hot green tea or their delicious margharita.
Cô Ba
London is still surprising me with its extraordinary restaurants. Cô Ba is one of them. Located in the north of King's Cross, the area doesn't really reassure you but you should try this restaurant because it is worth the journey.
If you want to live a genuine experience by eating delicious Japanese food, I advise you Chisou restaurant. You will be immersed in a few seconds in Japan with the uncluttered décor and the furniture.
I was waiting for so long to try Bao restaurant, always discouraged by the queue outside. This day I was determined to queue and it was worth the wait.
This tiny Taiwanese restaurant which specialty is Bao -kind of buns – won't disappoint you.
Ten Ten Tei
This small Japanese restaurant is lost in the street maze of Soho but when you will enter in Ten Ten Tei, you will feel the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese house and you will enjoy the fresh plentiful quality of the food.
Cay Tre
Soho is one of my favorite areas because it is full of tasty restaurants of various cuisines. Cay tre could be one of your best choices to eat sweet and chilli vietnamese food.
This place is ideal for fans of seafood and meat or even vegan people.
A very refined and bright décor, Wagamama welcomes you to try its Asian dishes, mainly made of rice or noodles.
If I didn't have a look at the website, I wouldn't know that Kimchee is part of a chain. The setting is very well designed in the same way as the dishes and the service.
Located in the area of Holborn (a new one has opened in Tottenham Court Road). No reservation? Waiting time? It is not a big deal!
Soho overflows with treasures…And here is a new one. The place is not really visible but it is not difficult to find, the restaurant is often full. Sober and woody décor, rattan lights, intimate atmosphere, a little bit secret, we could stay for hours.


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There are various methods to be used for eyelash implant. Collecting hair follicles on nape is performed by FUT Technique. Nape part is usually preferred to collect hair follicles. We don't prefer hair follicles from other parts of the body as quality of hair in those parts are different from the hair quality on eyelashes. Newly transplanted eyelashes will have the tendency to grow like the hair on nape, so you have to shorten them. During the operation, we harvest hair up to find a small area on nape to collect follicles and shave only that specific area. Shaved area is a very small area and can be easily camouflaged with other hair above it. Number of grafts to be collected varies between 50 and 200 depending on needs.
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I create abstract imagery about liminal states and spaces using biomorphic forms. My work begins with the observation of natural visual stimuli, such as water, sea creatures, shattered glass, vegetation, fractal patterns in nature, rock formations, clouds, light refractions and satellite images taken from space. From there, I generate my own interpretation of beauty as an indefinable, fluctuating, fluid, and mutable gray area or space that exists in between our tangible categorizations of it. I am exploring the psychology of cognition, specifically in regard to that space. I am intrigued by how definable ideas originate within human thought processes and sensory stimuli. In pursuit of this liminal space, I am also interested in the fine line that exists between harmonious growth and cancerous consumption, as well as the blurry place we encounter amidst dreaming and waking.
My process of making is reflective of these interests and resides in the play between fragility and delicacy, and the stated and forceful; between the purposeful and the accidental. My work varies in medium from painting and drawing to photography and video. The dimensions of my work range drastically from wall size to several inches and scale shifts from the macroscopic to the microscopic, sometimes portraying both simultaneously. My palette mixes synthetic, highly intense colors with natural earth tones to further blur the boundaries between manmade and nature. Masses melt and solidify seamlessly from object to liquid or vapor. I experiment with the natural tendencies of paint and ink, like dripping and pouring, and embrace these accidents as fuel for reactionary controlled brush marks and line. Observation, photography and video work informs my painting and drawing, and, in turn, painting and drawing inform my observation, photography and video practice.


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Expected publication August 1st 2017
Series: Barbour Bride Collections
Meet nine women who each believe their chance for lifelong love has passed them by. From the girls who lost their beaus to war, to the wallflowers overshadowed by others, and the widows deeply hurt by their loss, the desire to love and be loved spans American history from 1777 to 1944. Experience the sweet pull of romance on each life and the blossom of faith that leads them to brighter futures.
by Lauralee Bliss, Angela Breidenbach, Ramona K. Cecil, Pamela Griffin, Grace Hitchcock, Pam Hillman,Laura V. Hilton, Tiffany Amber Stockton, Liz Tolsma
I very much enjoyed all the books in this collection. Thanks to the outstanding authors coming together to share a wide span through history of love and circumstances for couples searching for a second chance to marry. All along the Lord is leading.
Barbour Publishing has become one of my favorite go to publishers for Christian historical fiction. Always feeding my appetite for a good read.
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By Susan R · PostedCarolyn Marie, I had no idea your coming out to your wife went very similarly to my experience with it. I can only add that we canceled all appointments and obligations shortly after I dropped the bomb and talked nearly non-stop for 4 straight days. It was a slow process to go from understanding to acceptance to eventually affirming my decision to become the woman I am. Susan R🌷
By Susan R · PostedShawnaLeigh, I know it's not much consolation but I care about you along with many others here and am hoping for a positive outcome for you...I'm hoping this will come and pass quickly. It's normal to be afraid but you are strong and can get through this. Warmest Regards, Susan R🌷
By Susan R · PostedKathyLauren's recommendation, imo, is a very good idea. 35 years ago, I was in college and was cash poor with no credit and therapy was not affordable for me. When I was in need of support, I looked elsewhere. While reading through an alternative newspaper called The Weekly here in the Seattle area and found a local support group serving TS/TV individuals. I called the organization up and got info about the group and then showed up for a meeting a week later. It was the best decision I had made for myself up to that point. I met several people that eventually became friends, allies, and I considered part of my extended family. If you can afford a therapist, you might also take advantage of that option too. I'd try to make sure they have some experience with gender issues. During my second go around with my gender issues, it proved to be a great help in discovering myself and getting me going in the right direction for my life. Susan R🌷
By ShawnaLeigh · PostedWell it's the evening before I go have this lump checked out. I am feeling nervous about it but trying to not think about it or at least play it down as I've had something very similar a long while ago but that's not working tonight for me. Im afraid. 🥺😢
By KathyLauren · PostedI would recommend seeing a therapist or counsellor who specializes in gender issues. You are likely to need a recommendation from one before anyone in the medical field can help you, so it's the logical place to start. And of course, the benefits to you, in terms of understanding yourself and what your goals are, are valuable in themselves.
By Juelie_Atlas · PostedSo I'm curious about where y'all started your journey into transition. I have thought about finding a therapist first, but then I have my family Dr has recommended seeing someone in the medical field... I'm just not sure where to start. Any suggestions?
By Carolyn Marie · PostedI sat down with my wife and looked her in the eyes and told her my story. I went chronologically from my earliest childhood memories, through my cross dressing years, what I felt when we got married, my thinking that it would "cure" me, up to the (then) present day, and what I planned to do. I told her that I would understand if she wanted to leave me, but that I hoped she wouldn't. I said that she could ask me any question, and that it was important that we continue to communicate with each other. She agreed with me that we should not tell our son at that time. She was shocked, scared for our future, angry, confused, and every other emotion you could imagine. I won't bore you with the details of the next 8-12 months, but in the end she accepted it, continued to love me, and eventually told her family. It was not easy for either of us, but she has come to see how happy I am now, and that our lives have not (for the most part) changed for the worse. Give your wife lots of time, be honest, be empathic and understanding, and be prepared for the possibility that it might be the end of your relationship. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst. That's about all you can do. Good luck! HUGS Carolyn Marie
By ShawnaLeigh · PostedMy wife was about as positive and accepting as I could of hoped for. After a short while as it took getting past the shock of it first. Like Jackie said. Definitely have a plan B just in case it goes terribly wrong. I did not do this and was basically facing homelessness due to being almost completely dependent on my wife. My fear and anxiety was threw the roof over that. I was lucky she was understanding to what being trans meant. Having a good understanding of what's going on with yourself helps too. I told my wife when I was basically clueless to what was really going on with me. i was scared and confused and I did not know I was what I ended up being. My coming out followed s significant mental break over my internal struggles and I was just trying to reach out for help. I had no answers for her questions and it was a very emotional and stressful thing for me to do. Therapy is key here. Knowing you are going will help ease her fears for you. Most will be glad to invite your wife in too to answer some things. There is also Transcouples therapy too if it's needed. once my wifes initial shock had subsided she got very stoic and logical about it all. Which helped because I was a blubbering mess for three days. I truly was not prepared. be prepared ahead of time would of been so much better. Youalready sound to be getting yourself prepared and also getting resources lined up and this is excellent. Good Luck❤
By KathyLauren · PostedI understand that my experience may not be typical, but it went about as well as one could imagine. We were walking the dog, which is a good time for us to talk. I said I had something I wanted to talk about and that it wasn't going to be easy. Then I said I was pretty sure I was transgender. She had some immediate questions like why thought so, why I hadn't told her before that, and what I planned to do. I was as honest as I could be in answering, and I caught the "trick questions" lurking in there, i.e. had I been hiding something from her, and was I going to leave her. It went well, and within a minute or two, she said, "Whatever you decide to do, I will support you." Wow! What could have gone wrong? I could have started seeing a therapist before talking to her. She would have seen that as a betrayal. She deserved to be the first to know. I could have missed the trick questions, i.e. "What are you going to do?" means "Are you going to leave me?" Fortunately, I anticipated them. Once I got set up with a support group, I brought her along to their "+1" sessions where significant others are welcome. That helped her a lot.
By Jackie C. · PostedHonestly, I've had that fantasy. Generally female morphology, female gonads, but both sexual organs. It was a pre-transition thing though. I haven't been there... outside of a dream or two... in a while. I've heard other people talking about it though in less wholesome forums. Hugs!
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Legendary walleye angler, Jason Mitchell believes that swim baits like the Northland Slurpee Swim Shad are very effective early in the year.
Water temperature and walleyes
Author infoJason Mitchell earned a reputation as a legendary guide on North Dakota's Devils Lake before hosting the television show, Jason Mitchell Outdoors.
Factors like water temperature and wind seem increasingly important during spring. Often, the most important piece of equipment is a temperature gauge as activity often revolves around water temperature. A temperature gauge also enables an angler to gauge the influence of wind. Water temperature is relative in the sense that there is no magic water temperature to find. Rather an observation of where warmer pools of water are located within a system.
Some locations just heat up better during the spring and this difference in temperature often seems to hold and attract fish. Many of the most productive spots we find are bays within bays within bays… small protected coves that are shallow and protected from the fluctuations of the main basins. These protected pockets will tend to warm up regardless of wind direction. Dark bottoms tend to warm up even more and some of these protected spots might only be five or six feet deep but these shallow spots can and will hold a lot of walleyes.
A general rule of thumb is that the fishing typically gets better in these locations during stable weather. As long as the water temperature continues to rise, these spots get more consistent to a point. Also early in the year, afternoons and early evenings are sometimes better as the water temperature jumps a few degrees during the day. Typically, a falling temperature often slows the bite. Triggers that might cool the water include changes in wind direction where cooler water gets pushed into the location from a cooler part of the lake, cold fronts or cloud cover. The fishing can still be good but anglers typically have to make some adjustments.
When the water temperature is stable or rising, pitching crank baits or swim baits is extremely effective. Both crank baits and swim baits allow anglers to cover some water looking for the active fish. "Go to" lures that we have caught a lot of walleyes on across Minnesota and the Dakotas include the Salmo Hornet and the Northland Slurpee Swim Shad. I like to switch back and forth between the plastic swim bait and the crank bait. Often starting with the crank bait as the lure can be worked faster but we can often pick up a few more fish with the swim bait as it touches different parts of the water column and can be worked slightly slower and different to trigger a few extra fish.
From our experiences, crashing water temperatures usually require a change in tactics. The best is to move or avoid the dropping temp. Find a pocket of water somewhere that was spared. If that is not possible, a few changes are usually required on the presentation. Lures can still be effective, especially for finding fish but longer casts often work better as turned off fish often follow the lure longer before hitting. Live bait in combination with sit and wait presentations can sometimes shine. Live bait rigs or slip bobbers for example will still trigger fish. Camping out on the sweet spots and waiting for fish to move through can be a good strategy. When things do get tough, go where you know there are fish and work it long and hard. We often anchor up on the best locations.
Wind can also play a significant role in walleye location but the reasons aren't so simple. The old cliché about following the windy shoreline is only right about half the time… so there are no hard rules.
Let me explain. If wind is pushing warm water into an area and there are already fish present, wind will often turn the spot on, turnkey. Wind can also muddy up the water, crash the water temperature and basically ruin a good bite so we sometimes find the fish out of the wind, focusing on the calm side of the lake. Often as well, we might be more successful fishing "yesterday's wind" as a hard blow from a certain direction from a few days previous might be the ticket after the fact. Sometimes wind doesn't make a spot good that day… but it can turn the spot on a few days down the road.
Often as well, we might not find walleyes right up in the chop of a real hard wind. A good starting point for shallow fish seems to be "double the height of the wave." In two foot waves, try four feet of water. This general rule of thumb seems to work really well for us early in the season. In other words, we seldom find walleyes in one or two feet of water if four foot waves are crashing on shore. The only exception I have ever seen is big fish.
Catching walleyes on many natural lakes early in the season often comes down to small subtle factors and variables. More often than not, location usually boils down to the relationship between wind and water temperature.