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Sunday, October 14, 2012
bells and whistles
You know that point where you have to like what you have because you already have it? Now we're at the point where we can decide what we're not living with anymore. Mostly that's the non-existent ground clearance. There's also been a lot of talk about bells and whistles and what we want and don't want.
Mostly I don't care. I don't like huge blind spots and I don't want something with a 6" lift on it. Other than that, I'll go with whatever Hubby falls in love with. Or decides will suit our purposes.
My Janome threw a bit of a tantrum while I was freemotion quilting on Friday, skipping stitches and snagging the darning foot under those stitches and breaking threads... Now I'm daydreaming about my next sewing machine. I have to put up with this one because she's what I own, but I'm determined to outlive her and move on to something I like better. Something that isn't computerized and that doesn't have so many bells and whistles I never use.
Can you freemotion quilt with one of the old mechanical machines?
Weekly Stash Report
Fabric Used this Week: 1 1/2 yards
Fabric Used year to Date: 55 yards
Added this Week: 0 yards
Added Year to Date: 446 yards
Net Added for 2012: 391 yards
Yarn Used this Week: 0 yards
Yarn Used year to Date: 940 yards
Yarn Added this Week: 0 yards
Yarn Added Year to Date: 3900 yards
Net Added for 2012: 2960 yards
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7 comments:
- Quilty Conscience said...
http://www.conniekresin.com/ Connie does gorgeous free motion on older, non computerized machines.
- QuiltinLibraryLady said...
Good luck with the car search. Maybe it's easier if you're looking at new instead of used like I am. To my mind they're all over priced. I'm looking at smaller SUVs and like modern sewing machines they have way to many electronics and bells & whistles. The seller thinks the more of that there is the higher the price should be, but to me it's just stuff to go wrong. And what's the deal with sunroofs? Dealers think they are a big selling point, but they are exactly what I DON'T want. Sooner or later they will leak and ruin the headliner. I think I want what doesn't exist anymore.....a reasonably priced small SUV that sit a little higher so I can get in & out of it without a cherry-picker.
- krisgray said...
Definitely check out Connie's blog given above. She does great work on her old Singers. Good luck on the car hunt!
- Amy of While Wearing Heels said...
Best of luck with your car hunt. Sorry to hear that your Janome was misbehaving :). I loved seeing your weekly stash report. What interesting stats. You are a serious crafter and creator.
- Timestep said...
I love our Honda Pilot - but I will admit that while I love the 8 belts, you can either use the last row of seats or have room for stuff - but not both.
I hated our expedition because I couldn't see people next to the car easily. A backup camera would have helped.
As for free motion - I took a class with Harriet Hargrave and I only had my grandmothers 1960s Kenmore to use. It worked great!
- Denise :) said...
I'm just going to be honest and say that your stash report makes me feel infinitely better. LOL!! :) All three of my sisters (all of whom had three or more children) had Suburbans or Expeditions and were very satisfied with their choices. I'd prefer the Ford over the Chevy, but that's just me. What do I know? I drive a PT Cruiser! LOL! Good luck! :)
- Virginia said...
Yes you can free motion quilt on a vintage sewing machine. I recently purchased a Singer 15-91 in a very 3 draw cabinet for $95. It is a straight stitch machine but is one that I can service myself. I've even taken the bobbin apart. I have a very expensive sewing machine but the Singer will now be my quilting machine. Check out quiltingboard.com forum, Vintage Sewing & Antique Machine Enthusiasts for additional information. I will not be purchasing another computerized machine again if my current one dies.


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Dreamed 1858 and 1865 by Friedrich August Kekule von Stradonitz.
Kekulé's working-out of the structure of benzene is a well-known story. What's forgotten is that this wasn't the first time Kekulé had dreamed a breakthrough. He discovered the tetravalent nature of carbon, the foundation of structural organic chemistry; but he did not make this 1858 breakthrough by experimentation alone. He dreamed it! As he described in a speech given at the Deutsche Chemische Gesellschaft (German Chemical Society):
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"...I was sitting writing on my textbook, but the work did not progress; my thoughts were elsewhere. I turned my chair to the fire and dozed. Again the atoms were gamboling before my eyes. This time the smaller groups kept modestly in the background. My mental eye, rendered more acute by the repeated visions of the kind, could now distinguish larger structures of manifold conformation; long rows sometimes more closely fitted together all twining and twisting in snake-like motion. But look! What was that? One of the snakes had seized hold of its own tail, and the form whirled mockingly before my eyes. As if by a flash of lightning I awoke; and this time also I spent the rest of the night in working out the consequences of the hypothesis."SOURCE: Serendipity : Accidental Discoveries in Science, by R.M. Roberts
I've posted this story (and other examples of scientific and technical innovations triggered by dreams) to counter a myth I've run across among skeptics. It runs something like this:
Dreams just can't do science; the only example you ever hear of is Kekulé and the benzene ring, and he didn't really dream that; it was just a daydream.Now Kekulé's account of his "dreams" is admittedly florid and imprecise; it's not clear if he slept or was just in a deep reverie (though he later called these "dreams" and surely he ought to know best). But in many other cases, there is no such uncertainty. Agassiz's dream correctly predicting the structure of a fossil fish, Loewi's dream of an experiment to prove nerve impulses propagate chemically, Howe's dream leading to the modern sewing machine, Einstein's dream of sledding near the speed of light, Ramanujan's mathematical dreams, Parkinson's dream of the M9 fire-controller that turned the tide against the Luftwaffe--all these and more show dreams to be just as useful in hard science and technology as they unquestionably are in the arts, humanities, and soft sciences.
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Today's quick tip should help you to deal with a common NVIDIA video issue that plagues many of us. Some things to consider before going forward include:
1) You're using X11 and NOT Wayland.
2) This addresses horizontal video game tearing that affects many Linux gamers using NVIDIA cards with the current proprietary video drivers.
3) This assumes you have used sudo nvidia-settings to create and save your own xorg.conf file. Doing this will allow you to make proposed changes (to be mentioned shortly) a permanent part of your video card configuration.
The first step is to see if my suggested tweak will work for you. Do this by pasting this into a terminal window.
nvidia-settings --assign CurrentMetaMode="nvidia-auto-select +0+0 { ForceCompositionPipeline = On }"
What this does is set up a single monitor to use the Composition Pipeline option. You'll notice that we didn't use sudo. The reason why is because we're merely testing this for errors at the user level. If the screen flickers, you start a game and tearing is fixed – then we can make this permanent.
If the game you're testing shows no signs of horizontal tearing, then it sounds like this fix has worked for you. Now let's make the changes permanent. You'll need to run this from a terminal.
sudo nvidia-settings
- Once the application opens, click on Xserver Display Configuration.
- Advanced button at the bottom. Verify that Force Composition Pipeline is checked.
- Click Save to Configuration File. Browse to /etc/X11/ and save the file as xorg.conf
- Save to X Configuration File, then Quit.
If a xorg.conf file already exists, I recommend backing it up before overwriting it.
Reboot to make sure the settings are good. It's also worthwhile to paste this in a terminal before rebooting to verify the settings stuck to the xorg.conf file.
cat /etc/X11/xorg.conf
If you see something similar to this in the Section "Screen" area, you're all set:
Option "metamodes" "nvidia-auto-select +0+0 {ForceCompositionPipeline=On}"
The nvidia-auto-select section may be different. However if the CompositionPipeline section is the same as above, you're good to go.
Other tweaks and considerations
If you're still seeing tearing, odds are good you're using GNOME, KDE or something similar. Try installing XFCE, LXDE, or MATE. I run all my gaming on a MATE desktop and this tweak works great.
Remember – you're making tweaks to your display server. So it's your responsibility to backup your configuration before making permanent changes. That said, if you use the userland test mentioned above, you will be able to test this without screwing up anything. Just reboot and everything is reset to normal. The key is to only use the sudo nvidia-settings after a successful tweak test. Good luck!


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How to Fix java plugin in Ubuntu for Firefox/Chrome
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Friday 17th September - Fruits, the W.I. and a Temporary Closure
Ripening Blackberries
Glorious clear blue skies heralded the beginning of Wednesday, strong westerly winds, cool at times but a good morning to be out. We walked with Barney to our favoured area for blackberries, sheltered from the winds by the hedgerows we picked three large punnets full, not for wine this time, some to give away and the rest to put in the freezer to top apples in pies. The hedgerows are full with purple sloes and damsons, pale green crab apples and wild hops, hazel nuts (also known as filberts or cob nuts) and haws, dark red, hanging from thorny branches. Peter stretched up and picked some nuts to take home and we observe there are an abundance of haws again this year, a valuable winter food for the wild birds, could this be the sign of another harsh winter - I hope not. By the time we have finished picking the skies have clouded over, time to head home in case it starts to rain. During the morning the wind had blown some of the pears off our tree; planted in the
late winter of 2009 we are lucky to have fruit so soon and we were quick to pick up the windfalls before slugs took a fancy to them, they will finish ripening indoors. A few weeks ago we had a small number of greengages ripening, again on a tree we planted in late winter 2009 but one morning they had all disappeared, we suspect taken by a marauding squirrel! The afternoon soon turned to rain and I potted up some indoor hyacinth bulbs placing the pots in the darkness of our eaves. I will monitor these each week, making sure the bulb fibre remains moist and watch for the first signs of growth, I hope they will bloom around Christmas time. My melon vine in the greenhouse has dried back and I cut the one and only fruit as well as the last of the cucumbers. We will eat the melon in a couple of days, we have another which Peter has grown outside against the warmth of the fence, this vine is still green, we will leave the melon a little longer before cutting, to develop its full sweetening sugars.
September Walk
Abundant Haws
The third Wednesday in the month, it's the Overstrand Evening Womens Institute's monthly meeting at the Parish Hall. With the formalities soon completed, the meeting swiftly moved on to a cookery demonstration. The method of making strudel pastry was expertly explained, starting with the basic ingredients through to producing a ball of dough and finally the tricky part, stretching over a cloth, deftly displayed with the assistance of a volunteer member. The final result was Apple Strudel, ready for the oven and in true 'Blue Peter' style a previously cooked strudel was produced, for us to sample. To complete the evening there was an auction of kitchen equipment, donated by members. Our 'auctioneer' and her 'assistant' kept us laughing throughout, many items going under the hammer at bargain prices. Thursday morning saw the last car boot sale of the season, held each week on the village sports ground, bargain hunters will have to wait now until
next June. Early afternoon we took Barney on his walk via the Post Office to post a package, a large poster dominates the window, our post office will be subject to temporary closure from the 13th November. I do hope that a new postmaster is soon found and our village does not become one of the increasing numbers without this facility. Every time I go into our Post Office there is invariably a queue and if not by the time I leave there are one or two waiting behind me, obviously this is a much used service in our village. After 23 years of providing this valuable service to the village, I wish our postmaster John, his wife Andy and their family the very best for the future. By late afternoon it was cloudy with showers and decidedly colder, early evening and no change we made the decision to stay at home and not walk up to the Foundry Arms to eat as previously planned, instead we placed an order for collection with the Chinese takeaway in Mundesley. For some months now we have eaten all our meals in the conservatory and in the evenings at sunset we have watched the chickens take themselves up to roost for the night and the bats dipping and diving over the garden, presumably in pursuit of flies and moths but not tonight, it was too cold, we sat and ate inside and turned on the central heating to take the edge of the evening chill.
Where are the 'daddy long legs'? I can quite safely say we have not seen a single Crane Fly this year and although my chickens enjoy a number of bugs and grubs they cannot possibly be responsible for eating all the larvae as they emerge through the grass. It's a mystery to me.
Tuesday 21st September - Elderberries and a Trip to Norwich
We went Elderberry picking on Friday afternoon, returning with a carrier bag full of juicy purple berries. Peter sat outside in the sunshine on Saturday morning stripping the berries from the stalks, five pounds in all, enough to make a delicious deep red port like wine, which if lasts year's is anything to go by, will be full bodied and quite luscious.
Sunday threatened showers but did not stop Peter pulling out the row of runner beans which suffered the worst in the August winds, our second row is reviving and starting to produce again and the wigwam continues to provide sufficient for our needs. Our second row of carrots have been a disaster, carrot root fly have ruined them, only one place for them, the compost heap, next year we will try a variety called 'Flyaway' which as the name suggests is supposed to be resistant to root fly. I picked the last of the pears, some we have tried have been mushy in the middle, not that the chickens complained and a bunch of oregano is now hanging in the greenhouse to dry.
The forecast for Monday was pretty well the same as Sunday, showers, this seemed an ideal opportunity to go clothes shopping in Norwich. As it was, by the time we arrived in the city the sun was shining, a warm 20°C. We got pretty well all we wanted, the rest we can order on the internet. We found the shops stuffy, I can't imagine working is such stifling conditions but maybe it is just us, now we live on the coast where the air is clear and fresh. Norwich is a delightful city not just a place for shopping, there are plenty of attractions and a very pleasant riverside walk, which we followed earlier this year, in June.
Riverside Walk in Norwich
A number of road works and succession of temporary traffic lights made for a slow journey back on the Park & Ride bus to the car park at the Airport, it must be a nightmare during the rush hours. Back home, we took Barney for a run along the beach, later Peter planted the garlic, (I think this will be the last planting of the year) while I spent time in the kitchen preparing a mutton casserole for later in the week and a Sausage and Pepper Casserole, called Spetsofai for our evening dinner. In the Spetsofai, I used some large succulent, fleshy marmande type tomatoes and long green and orange florina peppers from the greenhouse along with spicy Cajun sausages, purchased from the butchers at Groveland Farm Shop, this was accompanied by Spinach and Garlic Mash. Both the recipes for Spetsofai and Garlic Mash can be accessed using the links in the text above or via the relevant section under the Recipe tab.
Now about those Daddy Long Legs/Crane Flies, I have now seen two, one on the beach Monday afternoon and the other clinging to the glass in the conservatory, seemingly peering in at us eating our Spetsofai!
Tuesday morning, just about perfect for September, warm, sunny, a rippling blue sea, first thing I watched the crab boats out at sea with their entourage of expectant gulls, hoping for tasty morsels. Such clement weather was not to be wasted, we spent time in the garden during the morning and in the afternoon we walked Barney across the fields and through the woods. There are plenty of fungi to be seen both in the fields and woods, some individual others in groups, those with chunks missing have formed part of a meal for a passing animal.
Woodland & Field Fungi
Friday 24th September - National Paddling Day and Contrasts!
Wednesday, an almost unbelievable 23°C, so many people walking along the shore line, footwear in hands, feet all shapes and sizes in the sea, was it National Paddling Day? So as not to waste the evening we walked up to Northrepps using the path from the Cromer Road up past the old railway station, the allotments and then on the footpath. The footpath had become very difficult to pass with a number of overhanging branches rendering it necessary to duck, bending double in one place but it has been cleared and we can now walk along without risking scratches and scrapes from low branches and prickly brambles.
Thursday, we managed to avoid the showers when we took Barney down to the beach in the afternoon, still warm we walked with our windproofs round our waists. All change on Friday, a reasonable start but by mid-morning it degenerated to rain with a northerly wind and it is cold too, only 11°C, such a contrast to Wednesday. Earlier we drove along the coast to the Fair Maiden fish shop on the outskirts of the village of Happisburgh. The shop is run by Kirsty, her partner Dean is the fisherman who keeps her display well stocked with his catches of assorted fish, crabs and lobsters, in addition there are selections of smoked fish, mussels (when in season) etc. sourced from along the coast. We have taken to buying our fish from Kirsty on a regular basis and today purchased monkfish and prawns, to make a Fisherman's Pie for tonight, as well as a crab for Saturday lunch. I keep the pie fairly simple, additional flavours would overpower its delicate taste, I have included my recipe and this can be accessed via the page link above or through the Recipe tab.
Tuesday 28th September - Inconvenience and Family Addition
Overstrand public toilets, located in the Car Park on Pauls Lane, in the village have been closed since the 20th of this month, due for re-opening on the 7th October. Part of the North Norfolk District Council 2010 policy is to refurbish public toilets in the area, bringing them up to the Disabled Discrimination Act standards, details are available on www.northnorfolk.org/streets/640asp . It is a pity that all three toilets (Ladies, Gents and Disabled) have been closed at the same time and that the work was not scheduled to ensure that at least one toilet remained open. We were stopped and asked whether there was another public toilet in the village, no the nearest are in Cromer, a real inconvenience for cliff top walkers and the parties of children who congregate in the car park before and after their geography field trips.
I won't dwell on the weather, suffice to say we had wind and rain showers (some horizontal) all day Friday through to Monday, only today, Tuesday have we had a good day.
Sunday was the annual F.A.I.T.H. charity walk. F.A.I.T.H. is an animal rescue centre, (see the Links page for their website) located on the edge of the Broads at Hickling, this is where we adopted our dog Barney from a year ago. The F.A.I.T.H charity has very strong policies, particularly on neutering, which can be read on their website along with tips on animal care, details of cats and dogs available for adoption etc. The centre is not all about just cats and dogs; in addition they have a variety of small mammals, cockerels, horses, sheep, pigs etc., not all for adoption, some, for varying reasons, have made their permanent home at the centre. F.A.I.T.H.'s website and centre are both well worth a visit. Back to the walk on Sunday, the showers had eased by the time we arrived ready for the 2 o'clock start and we set off along the muddy lanes, across footpaths and through a farmyard before skirting the broads and returning along more muddy lanes, a total contrast to last year when it was dry and sunny. A few light showers enroute, we considered ourselves lucky as we returned to the centre for welcoming refreshments, it was only then, sitting under the gazebo with a cup of tea, munching a kit kat that the rain started with purpose.
F.A.I.T.H. Charity Dog Walk
already been 'home checked' for Barney we were able to bring her home with us, Peter had the foresight to suggest we bought our cat carrier with us. Paper formalities complete, cheque written, we were soon heading home with Poppy. So far, touch wood, integrating Poppy with Tim and Barney is going well, we are over the initial hissing between the cats, just Barney's over enthusiasm to want to play with the new member of the family that needs tempering, such a friendly and sociable dog, he thinks everyone should play with him, including our local squirrel population!
We have been considering getting an 'apprentice' for our geriatric cat Tim, so he can hand over his responsibilities to a younger feline and enjoy a well-earned retirement. After tea we walked round the cat house area, I was drawn to a female tabby, very friendly and confident but being so busy with the walk, now was not a good time to make further enquiries. Despite the weather it had been a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon; about 100 people in all completed the walk, either with their own dogs or with one from F.A.I.T.H.'s kennels. Back at the car, Barney very muddy underneath from the walk was wrapped in a travel blanket for the journey home, this was followed by a good clean up and of course his well-earned dinner.
After thought and consideration on Sunday evening, we returned to F.A.I.T.H. on Monday morning and spent time with the tabby cat and decided, yes, we would like to adopt her. As we had
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Arcadia Dunes: Baldy Trails
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The favorite destination for most hikers at Arcadia Dunes is Old Baldy, an open dune perched 356 feet above Lake Michigan for sweeping views of the Great Lake. Mountain bikers are allowed on portions of Baldy Trails but the open dunes and short segments make this system best suited for hikers and trail runners.
The straight trails on the west side of the system are old gravel roads that were built in the 1960s for a subdivision that never materialized. Future plans call for developing a segment of them and the overlook they lead to as a handicapped accessible path and viewing platform.
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Morra Caruso Law
Serving Phone #905-640-0063 Stouffville, ON
About Morra Caruso Law
Welcome to Morra Caruso Law. At Morra Caruso Law, our professionals provide prompt quality legal services in an energetic and welcoming environment to the ultimate satisfaction of our clients. We view our clients as partners and work together to balance our clients' objectives with sound, customized and sustainable legal solutions. We pride ourselves in client-service excellence and strive to exceed our client's expectations.
At Morra Caruso Law we are dedicated to serving our clients. As our client we assure you that
- We will handle your matter and advise you with a view to maintaining cost effectiveness.
- We will keep you informed about your matter with timely updates.
- We will be accessible and responsive to your inquiries, returning calls and emails the next business day.
- We will act as deal makers, not deal breakers.
- We will provide you with the advice you need to make decisions.
- We will keep all information you give us confidential.
- We will strive to achieve the results you seek.
Ida Morra-Caruso
Lawyer (Owner)
As the founder and principal of Morra Caruso Law, Ida has more than 18 years of experience providing strategic advice and legal representation to businesses and individuals on a range legal matters. Her core practice areas include business law, wills and estates, and employment law. She also acts as General Legal Counsel for a national cosmetics brand.
Ida brings a wealth of broad legal knowledge and experience to her practice. Ida offers the residents of Stouffville an energetic approach to the practice of law centered on prompt, quality and experienced legal service to all clients, no matter how big or small. Ida is passionate about knowing who her clients are and providing them with the practical advice that fits their situation. Ida was nominated for Stouffville's Young Entrepreneur award in 2011 and Morra Caruso Law Professional Corporation nominated for Best Small Business in 2016.
Martin Bufton
Martin obtained his law degree from the University of New Brunswick and was called to the Bar in 2000. He practiced in the west end of Toronto before joining Morra Caruso Law. Martin's practice revolves largely around Family Law and he has regularly appeared in the Ontario court of Justice in child custody, access and support matters, and in the Superior Court/ Superior Unified Court on property division. Martin prepares and provides advice on Domestic contracts (Separation Agreements, Marriage Contracts and Cohabitation Agreements). In addition Martin practices general civil litigation in the Superior court of Justice and Small Claims court and Estate law including the preparation of Applications for certificates of appointment as estate trustee with and without a will. Martin has prepared Application and management plans for Application to replace the Public Guardian Trustee as Guardians for property. Martin has multiple reported Cases in Civil and Family matters including:
- Pires v. Dedvukay, 2015 ONCJ 414 (CanLII)http://canlii.ca/t/gkhx1>
- Pires v. Dedvukay, 2010 ONCJ 8 (CanLII),http://canlii.ca/t/27q2d
- Da Silva v. Da Silva, 2005 CanLII 56204 (ON SC), <http://canlii.ca/t/1qg84
- Provato v. Burgantin, 2003 CanLII 29309 (ON SC) <http://canlii.ca/t/5wb9
Sanja Curic
Sanja is a graduate of Queen's University and was called to the bar in 2003. She has exclusively practiced Family Law since her call and is a strong advocate for collaborative Law which she began practicing in 2010. Sanja is Chair of York Collaborative Practice, a member of the Board of Collaborative Practice Durham Region and a member of Collaborative Practice Toronto.
Sanja uses her experience to help clients determine for themselves what process options suit their needs and situation, options including Collaborative, mediation or litigation. Sanja supports her clients in balancing the need to manage the emotional struggles of a separation and divorce, while also using logical and practical approaches to guide them towards achieving timely, cost-effective and successful results.
Ryan Stuart Dancey
Associate Lawyer
Ryan obtained an Honours degree in Philosophy from York University and a law degree from the University of Windsor. Ryan worked at a criminal law firm before being called to the Bar in 2016. Prior to joining Morra Caruso Law, Ryan worked with clients in Business, Contract, Estate, and Commercial and Residential Real Estate Law, and he continues to advise and represent clients in these areas. Ryan reviews and drafts commercial contracts, and he also practices general civil litigation in the Small Claims Court.
Vira Morra-Lord
Law Clerk & Office Manager
Since the first day of MCLaw's inception, Vira Morra-Lord has been a dedicated team contributor as Office Manager and Real Estate Clerk. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto achieving a Bachelor of Arts, and a graduate at Herzing College's Paralegal Program. Vira is an enduring asset to the firm as she appreciates the importance of maintaining a smooth process for the billing, management and organization of the office. Vira also strives to provide a smooth process for the transfer of property. Buying and selling real estate is a detail oriented procedure. Vira's strong work ethic and patient correspondence with clients has been the key to hundreds of successfully closed deals. From the initial phone call to our office, and to moving day, Vira is there to guide our clients.
Julie Patterson
Law Clerk
Julie joined the Morra Caruso Law Team in February of 2014. She is currently the firm's Family and Estates Law Clerk. Julie is always cheerful and available to direct and assist clients on any matter. Julie graduated from Seneca's Law Enforcement program in 1999 and Law Clerk program in 2003 and has experience in various areas of law. She has a strong work ethic and understands the difficulties clients experience during and after a separation. Julie is dedicated to customer satisfaction and offers high caliber service.
Pretty smooth process. They were accommodating when something on their end came up. Overall positive experience.
Amazing people! We used them for our recent home purchase. Such an accessible and friendly team. We had some very unpleasant happenings with the sellers of our home, and the team at morra caruso were fantastic. They made a horrible situation so much better. They went out of their way and we really appreciated them being there for us. Would highly recommend them.
We met with a lawyer at Morra Caruso Law Firm to create our wills. Everyone we met in the office was friendly and professional. Our lawyer took the time to thoroughly explain the process involved in making a will and he was very good about listening to our concerns and answering all of our questions
We purchased a business and the land in 2018 and we had an excellent lawyer who was very thorough with all the documents and very precise in emails. In the middle of the transaction (our transaction was many months), our lawyer moved away and we were transferred to the owner. The staff that helped us in the transaction was Julie and Vira and they were absolutely amazing workers and went the extra mile to make everything correct....definitely 'dotted the i's' and 'crossed the t's'. The after service is amazing as well. They truly look after you with your transaction and you don't feel like a 'number'. Everyone at Morra Caruso Law is very friendly and professional! I would highly recommend anyone to them, whether for business or personal....they are amazing at what they do.
Had to get some papers signed..friendly staff..very efficient
Good Support !
Awesome to deal with and work hard for their clients !
My brother and I needed a lawyer to help us deal with our mother's estate and he suggested we try Morra Caruso Law. And we are both glad we did. Martin Bufton walked us through the process and made recommendations based on his extensive experience. We met the whole team that day and were impressed with their knowledge and professionalism and all delivered with a smile. Julie Patterson has been very patient with my many questions and all in all the team has eased some our worries at a difficult time. I will also be coming back to have my own will drafted and have already recommended this firm to friends. Many thanks to the Morra Caruso team.
We are new clients of Morra Caruso. My wife and I came to them to prepare our wills. Brian was our lawyer. Financially it was fairly simple, but because we were both previously married with children therefrom, some careful planning and thought was required. After an initial review of our situation, Brian provided us with a cost estimate and he stayed true to his word. He was very good at explaining various issues and considerations. I still had questions which he answered patiently and in simple laymen's terms. Brian is very professional, yet friendly and approachable. We were so impressed with the service (including the staff!) that we had them update my mother-in-law's will and her real estate closing. Morra Caruso will be consulted for all our legal issues and I would recommend them to anyone needing legal advice.
My experience with this law firm has been very positive. My husband and I had are wills done by this firm and they were very accommodating with our requests as well as our time line. Due to our recent arrival of our son they have been very helpful and patient in our preferences as well as waiting patiently to meet with us again due to our new very busy schedule. We have recommended them now to renew wills and have new wills written for our parents as well as my brother in law has used them. So far everyone we know who has used them has been very pleased with their professional work. I would and will continue to recommend this local legal team!
Family Friendly High End Service that gets things done! Thank you so much to the Morra Caruso Law Team! Everybody in the office is always ready and willing to help! Through trying times you need to know that that people you rely in are professional, dependable, available, knowledgeable, confident and Human! They really do make you part of the family and offer a hug when needed :-) I would recommend this office to anybody who is going through the hard times as well as the happy and simple times... they can do it all :-)
Professional and friendly
We met with a lawyer at Morra Caruso Law Firm to create our wills. Everyone we met in the office was friendly and professional. Our lawyer took the time to thoroughly explain the process involved in making a will and he was very good about listening to our concerns and answering all of our questions.
Wonderful service
Morra Caruso Law was super friendly and professional. A great experience.
Excellent Quality Service for Business Transaction
We purchased a business and the land in 2018 and we had an excellent lawyer who was very thorough with all the documents and very precise in emails. In the middle of the transaction (our transaction was many months), our lawyer moved away and we were transferred to the owner. The staff that helped us in the transaction was Julie and Vira and they were absolutely amazing workers and went the extra mile to make everything correct....definitely 'dotted the i's' and 'crossed the t's'. The after service is amazing as well. They truly look after you with your transaction and you don't feel like a 'number'. Everyone at Morra Caruso Law is very friendly and professional! I would highly recommend anyone to them, whether for business or personal....they are amazing at what they do.
Great professional service
I finally found someone who was able to help me with my situation. Martin was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. I was happy with the outcome and would recommend him.
Wonderful service
We've used Morea Caruso Law for real estate, estate planning and wills. They've always been professional, friendly and efficient.
Very friendly staff, Easy to talk to, Very professional, Always do what is best for THEIR client
Walking into a lawyers office to settle a separation/divorce was not easy but the staff were very understanding, comforting. They listen to their client first then give positive and strong feedback. They were always confident in the way to approach situations and ALWAYS had the best interest for myself and my kids.
My Dealings
Hi. Dealt with the office for my Mothers will. Then a divorce that was well over due. Very easy to deal with. Thanks so much
High quality professional service
My wife and I have used Morra Caruso Law a few times for various things. They were fast and knowledgable. Even with our 2 young children with us. We will use them again.
Top Notch Legal Firm
I have entrusted Morra Caruso Law with all of my legal requirements; real estate, will and divorce. Each service was handled proficiently and efficiently. Hats off to Martin and Julie for making a complicated situation easy for me to understand. They are highly recommended.
They are very helpful and knowledgeable firm. They respond very quickly to questions I have had. Never had a problem with them.
We found the Office to be professional at what they do and have an answer to all our questions.
Peace of mind
Very happy this professional team is on my side!! Martin and Julie have given me a sense of calm and focus on my matter.
very professional
it taught me a lesson in letting the professional do his job.staff was incredible, thanks to Mike he made my life and future looking brighter
Steady advice
I went through a difficult divorce negotiation. The steady legal input provided by Martin Blufton helped me to focus and conclude the negotiation in the best and most cost-effective way.
Highly Recommended
The staff are wonderful and really made a very stressful situation feel much better. The attention to detail and superior service made all the difference in my situation at the time and for my future. I could not be happier with the outcome. Sanja and Julie worked as a team to ensure I was happy and well informed throughout the process. I also had a Will done by Ryan and I am very pleased with it. I highly recommend the firm.
Knowledgeable staff. Great experience.
I contacted the firm to prepare my Will. It was so informative that it was an eye opener. There were so many things the I did not think of that was brought to light. The best part - they store it electronically and I can't update at anytime. Amazing!
Was there for us with a short timeline!
We had a great experience working with Vira to refinance our mortgage. We had a short timeline but she made it happen and her team were also very kind and helpful. The office is a very friendly environment and was very considerate of us with our newborn and toddler. This was not our first time using their services and it certainly won't be the last!
I love their patience and understanding when we were creating our wills. Thank you
Professional and very pleasant to deal with. Quick to respond to our concerns. Available when needed.
Very good people to deal with
I believe i found a way to get to know most of them . They are very knowledgable and caring. Spent so much time there that the boardroom felt like my office. My first hand experience was with Litigation and Real Estate. My situation was very involved, and complicated, and the whole office came through to work it all out !
We Made The Right Choice
My brother and I needed a lawyer to help us deal with our mother's estate and he suggested we try Morra Caruso Law. And we are both glad we did. Martin Bufton walked us through the process and made recommendations based on his extensive experience. We met the whole team that day and were impressed with their knowledge and professionalism and all delivered with a smile. Julie Patterson has been very patient with my many questions and all in all the team has eased some our worries at a difficult time. I will also be coming back to have my own will drafted and have already recommended this firm to friends. Many thanks to the Morra Caruso team.
Glad We Chose Morra Caruso Law
We recently met with Martin Bufton to discuss our mother's estate and I can't say enough good things about our meeting. He explained the process, gave us advice and all with a smile and sympathetic ear. We were introduced to the rest of the team and to a man/woman, they all impressed us with their knowledge and friendly demeanor. My wife and I will be using Morra Caruso to draft our own wills and will recommend them to anyone looking for a professional, thorough and friendly team.
Everyone is very helpful
We were back at Morra Caruso Law sooner than expected. This time around, we met with Martin Bufton to discuss my mother's estate. It is a tough enough time dealing with grief, Martin was very helpful in dealing with the "what's next". Thank you to all the staff at Morra Caruso Law.
Easy to work with
I honestly picked Morra Caruso Law because of its location. I'm very glad I did. We dealt with Bryan Rowe for our wills, as well as my mother's. Bryan was very helpful and knowledgeable. Bryan and the staff at Morra Caruso Law were all very courteous and professional.
Easy to work with
I honestly picked Morra Caruso Law because of its location. I'm very glad I did. We dealt with Bryan Rowe for our wills, as well as my mother's. Bryan was very helpful and knowledgeable. Bryan and the staff at Morra Caruso Law were all very courteous and professional.
very professional legal team
Martin Bufton is helping us with my mother-in-law's estate after her recent passing. He's very professional and takes great care to explain the steps involved in the execution of her will and the various legal hurdles needing attention. He was thorough and provided good advice in how to keep these expenses low. I would recommend Morra Caruso Law to anyone needed legal help.
Professional and well informed service
Staff and lawyers are well versed in their discipline. They are thoughtful and take the time to educate clients on the matter at hand.
My experience has been very satisfying. All questions have been answered in a timely professional manner.
Buying the Family Cottage
Dealing with Morra Caruso Law helped with us purchasing our family cottage from relatives. What seemed simple in the beginning, evolved with a few complications. However, working with Vira made everything possible and in the end all worked out well. All documents were signed and approved by both parties and we are now the owners of our family cottage. Now looking to update our Wills. Thank you!
Very Friendly, explained everything very well
Great experience going in not having any clue of what do do i regards to writing a will. They explained everything very well and walked us through step by step.
Professional, efficient service
Great experience. Friendly, professional, no questions left unanswered
We had lots of questions, mainly because our last will was thirty years old. All questions where answered and explained. We appreciated the advice that was given They where very patient with us. Both people we met where very giving of there time.
Quick response and quality consultation
Just wanted to say glad to see Martin aboard. Having dealt with Martin in the past, I know what I can expect by his professionalism. Wishing all the best for a safe and healthy holiday season.
My experience with this law firm has been very positive. My husband and I had are wills done by this firm and they were very accommodating with our requests as well as our time line. Due to our recent arrival of our son they have been very helpful and patient in our preferences as well as waiting patiently to meet with us again due to our new very busy schedule. We have recommended them now to renew wills and have new wills written for my parents as well as my sister in law. So far everyone we know who has used them has been very pleased with their professional work. I would and will continue to recommend this local legal team!
Friendly, professional and caring!
Separation, settlement and new home in under six months says a lot about my positive experience with this law firm. My legal work was completed in a timely stress free environment at a reasonable cost, especially after hearing stories from friends who went through similar situations. I would highly recommend this legal team!
Amazing Service, Very Freindly
The staff here are amazing. They are friendly and willing to help with any of your needs. They take the time toexplain things in a way that is easy to understand . I highly recommend this firm.
High Quality Professional Service
Morra Caruso Law was super friendly and professional and very detailed oriented. A great experience!
Very easy going lawyers office!
I did my will with my husband at this legal firm. They made it easy and simple to understand. They were also available for multiple questions and revisions over the course of setting it up. Very happy with their service.
personally and professionally
There are no words that I can describe what your staff has done for me personally and professionally, there caring and kindness have always made me feel welcome, the only thing that would make me feel better is to win this case, win or lose I'm glad i chose this Law Firm take care W.G.Loughlin
Professional, patient, informative, effective
We are new clients of Morra Caruso. My wife and I came to them to prepare our wills. Brian was our lawyer. Financially it was fairly simple, but because we were both previously married with children therefrom, some careful planning and thought was required. After an initial review of our situation, Brian provided us with a cost estimate and he stayed true to his word. He was very good at explaining various issues and considerations. I still had questions which he answered patiently and in simple laymen's terms. Brian is very professional, yet friendly and approachable. We were so impressed with the service (including the staff!) that we had them update my mother-in-law's will and her real estate closing. Morra Caruso will be consulted for all our legal issues and I would recommend them to anyone needing legal advice.
Service is personal, efficient and all encompassing
The experience I had with Morra Caruso staff was beyond my expectations during a difficult time of my mom's passing. The care and time they took to help me with her estate and all the steps involved was truly appreciated. From the office staff (Morgan) to the legal assistant (Julie) to the lawyer (Martin) who worked with me - they were all stellar. I would use them again in any legal matter and would recommend them to family and friends.
Good service
Better than the average service provided by other law firms in the Stouffville area. I was annoyed by the company's practise of refusing service unless the account was prepaid, particularly when I became a repeat customer.
Very easy to deal with. Amazing customer service!
I have been a client of Morra Caruso for many years. They are affordable, efficient and know their work so, there is little waste and your legal work is done on time and on budget. Love these folks!! Cheers
Happy during a tense time
I have been dealing with Martin Bufton and found him to be very good and helpful during a difficult time. He has been reassuring through the process and his advice has hit home with my situation. We still have a ways to go but I know it will all work out.
We had a simple request. Since our daughter was born we were advised that it would be wise to create a living will. The staff were very accommodating to our little family and explained everything so well. The price for all this was comparable to other places we had asked around so that was also nice. All in all in was a great experience and a relief to know that our daughter will be well taken care of if anything horrible were to happen
Knowledgeable and Professional, Friendly Staff !!
We had our Wills and Powers of Attorneys prepared. Very knowledgeable of Estate Laws. Explained current changes in the laws which was very helpful in us deciding what we wanted our wishes to be when we are no longer here. Fell very comfortable in what was prepared and a had sense of relief once we executed. Highly recommend.
Great Team!
We used their real estate services and were blown away by the professionalism of the team. Very professional, friendly and what you hope to expect when going through the stress of selling and purchasing a home. Very strongly recommend!
Big City Feel, Small Town Service
My wife and I used them to close our home and purchase are new home and cannot say better things about them. Quick responses to the many questions we had, and very professional. We got our keys super early on the day of the closings. Found all staff encountered to be very friendly, and the price could not be beat. I would recommend using them 100%!
Fast, Courteous and efficient
I was looking all over for a simple Notary for a signature and didn't realize they were so hard to find these days. I was just passing through town and the staff was friendly, informative and speedy in helping me with what I needed to get done. Thank you.
Knowledgable, reliable and helpful
Each time we've used Ida Morra Caruso's law office we've had a great experience. The staff is knowledgeable and has provided great service. I would recommend them to anyone.
Methodical and Careful
Answered all questioned with well reasoned arguments carefully considering the tax implications of each decisions
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Bryan Rowe did an excellent job answering questions and clarifying issues and concerns. Great service and response time in helping with stressful matters.
Positive, caring and professional
The staff is very kind and caring during a difficult situation. The information is always clear and too the point. Thank you Emilie & Julie for all your help.
Knowledgeable, courteous and helpful
Called looking for help with an ongoing corporate tax issue. Each time I call, my questions are answered quickly and in a way I can understand.
Friendly and professional!
My husband and I had new wills done! Very pleased with the appointment and felt all the right questions were asked! I asked a lot of questions as this may be the most important document I have ever signed! All my questions were answered!
Friendly and easy to deal with!
Many law offices are hard to reach and don't want to deal with small things. Morra Caruso will deal with the big stuff but also handles the small stuff with out issue. They make the legal aspect of running a business easy and help with issues as quick as they come up. I recommend these folks highly!! Cheers.
The staff at Morra Caruso law office are professional , very polite, and extremely good at what they do. They explaine things in detail and in a way that is easy to understand . It's a pleasure dealing with them and I'd recommend them to anyone.
Knowledgeable and Thoughtful
Our experience with Ida Morra-Caruso has always been professional, courteous and accommodating to our needs. We would not hesitate to recommend Ida and her team.
Exciting young lawyer!
It was an absolute pleasure to deal with Morra's office for my business needs. I encourage anyone in need of a lawyer to contact Morra's office as they won't disappoint! I'm excited to see a young new office like Morra's in town to help with our rapidly growing town! Jon St.Denis - State Farm
Very professional firm
We are currently dealing with Ida and Julie for an estate matter. Their professionalism and advice has been extremely helpful throughout the process. We plan to use them for other matters and appreciate their help and patience.
The service is courteous professional and very easy to deal with
The service is courteous professional and very easy to deal with I would recommend your law firm to anyone that would ask for a lawyer. Your office is by far the fairest kindest and understanding office I have ever dealt with. it's easy to talk to your staff and to you of course I have never been happier with legal services
Fantastic Service, Great Staff
Dealing with the staff was a pleasure. There prefessionalism and willingness to help made my experience stress free. They are all well informed , cover all angles and explain things in a way that's easy to understand. I would and have referred them to anyone looking for a great legal firm.
This was the most friendly and helpful team I could have had help me through one of the worst times in my life! They are fantastic!
Understanding and Professional
I am using the Morra Caruso Law team to assist me through a very difficult time for my family. When things took a turn for the worse the team was right there to assist me in a fast, empathetic yet professional manner. All the advice that I have received is well thought out and explained in detail. I have a long road ahead but am confident that the team at Morra Caruso are the right group to smooth over the bumps in this road.
Great service and staff
We are using Morra Caruso Law to create our family will. They were quick to respond to any questions we had, and at our initial meeting they took the time to review with us all the steps and timelines involved in this sometimes uncomfortable process. Everything was explained in great detail, in a comfortable setting and the staff have all been very friendly and helpful!
Family Friendly High End Service that gets things done!
Thank you so much to the Morra Caruso Law Team! Everybody in the office is always ready and willing to help! Through trying times you need to know that that people you rely in are professional, dependable, available, knowledgeable, confident and Human! They really do make you part of the family and offer a hug when needed :-) I would recommend this office to anybody who is going through the hard times as well as the happy and simple times... they can do it all :-)
Professional, Quality Service
We have used this firm in many aspects from our real estate transaction, employment litigation, will and power of attorney. For such incredibly important life issues you need trust and returning as a client says it all. I would not hesitate to recommend them and will continue to utilize their i professional services.
Very Professional and Warm, Friendly Service
I needed a lawyer who could provide me with a Power of Attorney in Italian, which I needed to send to Italy. My daughter had been to Morra Caruso Law last summer and I decided to call them, hoping that they could help me. Ida Morra-Caruso was able to provide me with the document I needed, in Italian, which was such a relief. This was my first time meeting her and she was very professional but also warm and friendly. I felt so comfortable in her office and intend to take further business to her. I would highly recommend Morra Caruso Law to anyone in need of a barrister, solicitor or notary public.
Respectful, responsive and resourceful!
Every time I have dealt with anyone from this office it has been easy and professional!! Any questions asked are answered timely and efficiently! Nothing is scary or intimidating they are patient and well versed in the subject matter at hand. I highly recommend this office for any legal matters you may have.
Knowledgable, supportive Professionals!
We had put off planning our wills as we knew it would be a difficult process emotionally. Morra and Caruso put us at ease and were extremely knowledgable. We were welcomed and treated professionally. The service was convenient and timely. Thank You for making our will planning a stress free process.
Amazing experience to complete a challenging task in life.
The law firm was so supportive and help ful as my husband and I completed our will. It was a challenge and hard to complete due to thinking about what could happen. They answered all our questions and supported us through the process to complete our wills.
very professional Nice office and freindly staff
Ida and her team are great. I am a brand new business owner and they have taken the time to go through and explain to me in simple terms what I needed to do and what their role is. I am very happy with their service.
Easy to deal with, straight forward and hard working staff!
I brought my corporate business and personal legal work to Morra Caruso Law and immediately they brought everything up to date and put everything in order. Quick and easy meetings made everything very simple. I felt very comfortable very quickly and was very pleased with the fee structure as well. The staff are top notch and professional. Definitely a law office to strongly consider for your legal needs.
Approachable and professional
My husband and I went to Morra Caruso to have our wills done, just over a year ago. Our lawyer was courteous, knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly, and our will was completed expediently. We felt very positive about our experience and will use this firm in the future for any legal needs. Thanks!
High Quality service and professionalism
My experience working with the staff at Morra Caruso Law was a very positive one. The staff and service was exceptional. I would definitely use their service and expertise again. They provided thorough advice and service when I was selling my home.
Wills and Powers of Attorney - professional, efficient and reasonable.
Ida Morra-Caruso helped us update our wills and powers of attorney. Her service was professional, efficient and helpful, and done at reasonable rates.
Amazing services
Excellent staff and they took their time with us! Very professional. Thank you
I was lost and you professional listening help me to feel secure again. No words is big enough for the works you do. Thank you Sany
House closing of old and new home
The people we dealt with were very thorough on the closing of our new and old house. The transaction took place almost 1 year ago. Selling and buying houses is stressful at the best of times and with everything going on Morra Caruso were able to simplify and answer a lot of questions. Without their help it would have made things more difficult.
Very Professional Service
My wife and I updated our Wills with Morra Caruso Law. We had moved to the Ballantrae Golf and Country Club Community and wanted a local lawyer. Service was prompt and professional and we both felt very comfortable with Ida and the support staff we dealt with. We would highly recommend the firm to anyone looking for local representation.
Quality & Professional Service!
We highly recommed Morra Carusa Law! We were extremely satisfied and pleased with the Service and professionalism with our matter and love having this so close to home.
Exceeded expectations
We used Morra Caruso Law for a house we bought. They were friendly, efficient and very open to answering any questions we had in a timely manner. I would recommend them to anyone.
excellent and professional service
When me and my wife bought our home we ran into a few problems and they were able to hastily aidd us in remedying the problem with friendly and confording professionalism. Thanks again for all the help!
High quality friendly service
Seeking legal advice can be intimidating and stressful. Over the past year, we have leveraged Morra Caruso for family law,real estate and to redo our wills and power of attorneys. Everyone we've been in contact with has been highly responsive, service oriented and professional. They have helped us to feel confident and knowledgable about our decisions. They made it easy to understand and patiently responded to all of our questions. We'd highly recommend the firm to handle any of your legal needs.
High quality service, extremely professional, and very friendly
Kerry Lynne Thomason, at Morra Caruso Law, is absolutely amazing. Along with, her law clerks and front desk assistant. They are very honest & knowledgeable about my issues. Response time to emails and calls always in a very timely manner. Kerry Lynne always helped me keep my own emotions at bay, and always advised that my emotions are best used to put forth a great strategy. I already have recommended clients to Kerry Lynne Thomason, at Morra Caruso Law, and will continue to do so. You guys are the best.
Exceeded my expectations, calmed my anxiety
The first time I met with Ms. Thomason I was beside myself with fear and anxiety over what was happening in my life. My mother came with me to the appointment because I couldn't cope. Ms. Thomason put my mind at ease during the first few minutes of our meeting. My ex husband was trying to take my son away from me because we were moving. Ms. Thomason explained what my legal rights were being my sons primary caregiver. She has always been available for my phone calls and emails. I could not have gotten through last year without her support and knowledge. She is amazing at what she does and I would never go anywhere else. I will forever be thankful to Morra Caruso for handling the issues I was facing.
Completely satisfied.
My wife and I had Morra Caruso Law complete our last will & testament. With a blended family, we had many concerns. However, the whole process went smoothly. They were extremely professional, and there were no surprise expenses!
Compassionate and Proffessional Service!
My family used Morra Caruso Law office to assist our father with his will. They were all very patient and understanding with his concerns and needs. After our father passed they were very compassionate and helpful with executing his wishes. Great to have knowledgeable professionals in the area, Highly recommend, Thanks again for all your help.
Excellent and timely service
We recently had a requirement to provide copies of legal documents that had been created a couple of years prior. Due to some household moves and other issues we thought the documents were lost. To save time, we contacted the firm to see if we could get some copies generated. Even though the documents were now stored off site, the team was not only able to provide us with notarized copies, but the originals as well. Well done team!
Excellent service
Always a pleasure service with Ida and Vira Super friendly service is excellent !
Outstanding knowledge and experience provided
I appreciated the vast knowledge, experience and efficiently provided to me by this law office. A touch of humour went a long way too!
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Professional & Friendly
We have used the law firm a number of times over the last 4 years and have always been satisfied. They're very quick to respond to emails and phone calls and very easy to work with. I would highly recommend to friends who need law services! Thanks for your hard work!
Professional & Friendly
We have used the law firm a number of times over the last 4 years and have always been satisfied. They're very quick to respond to emails and phone calls and very easy to work with. I would highly recommend to friends who need law services! Thanks for your hard work!
Awesome Customer Service
I did my will with Morra Caruso. They were really great about pricing. Everything I needed was included in a package so I didn't have to worry about hidden or extra fees! When I arrived for my appointment they offered coffee/tea and even had a colouring book for my little girl to entertain herself with. They were very patient and answered all of my questions during my initial and final appointment(and via phone/email later on). I would definitely recommend their office for any service. They always got back to me and I love how when you call someone always answers the phone!
Professional, fast and friendly
My mortgage was up for renewal and there were some pretty big complications. Morra Caruso Law was fast, efficient and very punctual. They delivered my mortgage on time. Their paralegals are friendly, and very knowledgeable. They dealt with all our problems in a crunch and I didn't have to worry about anything. I had a million questions and they answered each one in a timely and patient manner. They took the time to explain all the details to us in a way that we understood. I have recommended this law firm several times over after our closing. The best part is they quoted me a very reasonable price, and stuck to it!
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The Most Magnificent Thing
Ashley Spires
The girl has a wonderful idea. "She is going to make the most MAGNIFICENT thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. All she has to do is make it, and she makes things all the time. Easy-peasy!" But making her magnificent thing is anything but easy, and the girl tries and fails, repeatedly. Eventually, the girl gets really, really mad. She is so mad, in fact, that she quits. But after her dog convinces her to take a walk, she comes back to her project with renewed enthusiasm and manages to get it just right.
I adored this picture book! Filled with illustrations that made me grin, The Most Magnificent Thing teaches a wonderful lesson about perseverance and working through the bumps in things, even when it seems like your idea has no merit. I especially love how Spires shows the nameless little girl's progression from a brilliant idea, to anger over it not working the way she wants, to giving up, and all the way around to success.
Definitely a book for your storytime library, and a book I look forward to adding to my own library for future munchkins.
Publication: April 1, 2014
Publisher: Kids Can Press
-Digital ARC provided by NetGalley, in exchange for a review.