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Eff (it's that day again)
02 May 2016 3 Comments
in Anger, Anxiety/Depression/PTSD, Assault, Coping Skills, Health, IBD, Music, Selfcare Tags: #AlwaysKeepFighting, AKF, anger, angry vomit, Bo Burnham, coping, PTSD, sexual assualt
No time like the present, I guess!
06 Dec 2015 10 Comments
in Anxiety/Depression/PTSD, Family, Grief, IBD Tags: #AlwaysKeepFighting, AKF, Bo Burnham, coping, family, hysterectomy, IBD, ileus, pregnancy, sad, surgery
Jeez. I don't even know where or what to start with. I haven't written in so long and so much has been going on. I have this tendancy to think every single damn detail of what's been happening is crucial to share… it irritates most people and I used to think it was just one of my little annoying traits. Turns out, my therapist says it is PTSD related. My brain can't tell the difference between essential and non-essential information. So, bear with me.
I've been keeping my distance from WP because there were some big changes happening in my life, new realizations and issues, and it all was just too overwhelming and sometimes painful to deal with long enough to write about it. But I love my blog, I love the people here, and it's time to get back… tonight I decided, no time like the present.
I've written before about wanting to have kids but being unsure about many things in that regard due to my health. Sorry if I repeat any health info, but I can't remember right now what I'd shared and what I hadn't. Shortly after my surgery last year to have my illeostomy, I noticed my periods were abnormal and extremely painful. I went to the OB/GYN here, and after some ultrasounds and MRIs she told me my fallopian tubes were about 5 times too large. There was inflammation and some other things going on that basically meant the ONLY way I could possibly get pregnant was if the tubes came out, then we would have to try IVF. But the advice, because of my previous difficult surgeries, was to have a complete hysterectomy when I had surgery. There was no rush… I had time to consider some things.
A very dear friend of mine had offered to be a surrogate if I needed. We already knew pregnancy would be difficult because of the continuing health issues and all the scar tissue. So at this point, it became sort of the plan. Both my husband and I felt though, that I had to have some improvement in my mental and physical health before we jumped into anything. I'd looked at the numbers and I knew the cost of surrogacy would be an issue… but I clung to it anyway… because it just had to work out. I could not imagine what my life and future would be without having a family. And I wasn't going to let money be the thing that kept me from it.
I was positive that with this plan, I'd get my damn butt off the couch and start to take care of life so that I could prove I could take care of a kid. It seemed so obvious to me that if I wanted that the most, then it would be enough to overcome the difficulties I was feeling just with day to day life. But it didn't really work that way. For months I sat surrounded with the same mess everyday telling myself I was going to get it together. In the mean time, my periods got much worse, and so did my IBD.
I now have small bowel inflammation, though they don't know for sure if it's Crohn's. But I had to go back on Humira, and I started on Imuran (now I'm on 6mp)… these are chemo-type drugs and they warn extensively against getting pregnant. But the drs said I should still be able to do IVF with the surrogate. So I clung to it. But as time passed and I watched my sister take care of her two daughters… as I tried to keep up with my neices for just a weekend at a time… I finally had to accept some things. I wasn't any closer to feeling healthy enough to take care of a baby, and the reality was that we were never going to be able to afford it. And I realized at the same time that I had always known this… I'd just been unable to face it.
So we came to a decision that it was time to have the hysterectomy. If I ever get as healthy as I'd like, then adoption may be in our future… but right now… it's out of my hands. I hated making the decision, but also knew without a doubt it was the right one.
Still… I grieved.
I had my hysterectory Oct 21st. I was DETERMINED to be out of the hospital in 9 days or less. I had already gotten tickets to see Bo Burnham in SLC on the 31st and I had been looking forward to it for MONTHS. No way was I going to miss this show. And the drs were sure it would be a 2-3 days stay… hmm but guess what.
My colorectal surgeon always referrs to my abdomen as being a very "hostile" environment. They had 6 HOURS scheduled for my surgery because based on previous experience, she (my CRS assisted) expected to have to remove a lot of scar tissue. It was still a mess in there, but they finished in 4 hours, so that was good. And I was doing really well for the first few days. Then, the night before I was supposed to be released, all hell broke loose. I was up ALL night throwing up. I don't think I have ever in my life thrown up that much. It just kept coming. I didn't sleep at all (neither did my poor husband!). And it just kept going. After that night, I couldn't even keep the clear liquid diet down. I'd developed what they call a post op ileus. Which basically means my digestive system shutdown. Not really a huge surprise. 6th surgery in 4 years and they've all followed this pattern, worse each time. HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT! (There were actually a lot of nightmarish aspects to this hospital stay but I'm not going to get into it all.) Bottom line- I did get released on the 31st… but I still couldn't eat or drink and hadn't in days. They sent me home on TPN- which is basically a "portable" IV (a PICC line) to "feed" me all my calories and such.
Needless to say I missed Bo Burnham.
I actually just came off TPN a couple of days ago. Still having trouble eating regularly, but we decided it was time to try it. Doing ok so far, still taking lots of nausea meds, sleeping a lot, etc. But the last 2 months have completely passed me by. I feel kind of lost right now. I've been trying to catch up on other people's blogs… but I still get really overwhelmed easy. So, I'm sorry for such an extended absence. I know it's understandable, but I'm sorry for myself and all I have missed. Gonna try to be back more often though. (I know, I say this a lot… Doing my best!)
Still so fucking sad I didn't get to see Bo. I think that depresses me more than any thing else about that hospital stay. Oh fucking well. (I added that last fuck for you CC! haha)
Enjoy your burrito…
05 Jul 2015 2 Comments
in Anxiety/Depression/PTSD, Coping Skills, Selfcare, Who I AM Tags: #AlwaysKeepFighting, AKF, balance, Bo Burnham, Can't Handle This, coping, depression, Enjoy Your Burrito, music
Enjoy your burrito. Enjoy my burrito. God knows I'd like to.
It may be necessary to explain this phrase, especially if you're not the nerd I am:
Nerdist Presents: Enjoy Your Burrito
And damn, if that's not good advice. But… it's not really working. I think I found a more appropriate description to how I feel these days….
(Watch the video, read the lyrics and watch it one more time. You think this bit is about comedy, but the whole damn thing is much, much deeper and I think every word is a metaphor for something else…)
It takes a couple minutes into the song, but this is what my burrito is like these days:
Lyrics by Bo Burnham
Can I say my shit?
Can I say my shit?
I've got lots of shit to say
I've got lots of shit to say
I can't fit my hand inside a pringle can
I have a huge amount of trouble
Fitting my hand inside a pringle can
I can get my hand like four inches in
But then I have to tilt the can into my mouth
But then a bunch of crumbs have accumulated at the bottom of the can
So they all go spilling onto my face
What I'm trying to say is that the diameter
Of pringle cans are way too small
I'll say it again
The diameter of a pringle can is way too small
Two raidiuses of a pringle can is way too small
If you feel me, put your hands up
Come on!
If you feel me, put your hands up
Look at all these hands that are way too big to fit inside a pringle can
Those hands are too big to fit inside a pringle can
Your hands are too big to fit inside a pringle can
You think you can, I know you can
Listen to the people, I am sure ninety percent of the complaint letters you get
Are about the fucking width of your cans
We're not animals
Okay, I've overdone the pringles thing
I want to have a daughter
I want to have a daughter
So I can finally have someone around the house who can fit their hands
Into pringle cans
Yes, I'm still on the pringle cans thing!
I will move on, alright?
But that is priority numbero uno
I don't go to the gym
Because I'm self concious about my body
But I'm self concious about my body because I don't go to the gym
Isn't that- That's irony
Irony can be painful
Alright, let's do this
Let's do this!
I went to Chipotle
I went to Chipotle
And I got myself a chicken burrito
I went down the line, and I got all these ingredients
And at the end of the line
The guy tried to wrap the burrito
But half of the shit inside the burrito spilled out
I was like, dude you should have warned me!
You're a burrito expert
You should have told me halfway through!
Hey, man. You might be reaching maximum burrito capacity here
Do you fucking think I want a messy burrito?
No one wants a messy burrito
The whole appeal of the burrito is that all of the ingredients are contained
Within the confines of the tortilla
I wouldn't have gotten half of the shit if I knew it wasn't gonna fit inside it! Alright?
I wouldn't of got the lettuce if I knew it wouldn't fit
I wouldn't of got the cheese if I knew it wouldn't fit
I wouldn't of got the peppers if I knew it wouldn't fit
I wouldn't have got
Half of it
I'm okay with small mistakes
If you've got no more chicken, I'll take pork
But I'll blow my dad before I eat a burrito with a fork
I wouldn't of got the lettuce if I knew it wouldn't fit
I wouldn't of got the cheese if I knew it wouldn't fit
I wouldn't of got the peppers if I knew it wouldn't fit
I wouldn't have got half of it right
Half of it right
Half of it right
Half of it right now
I think it's time I
Think it's time I think we'll break it down
Put the lotion in the basket
No, they're too young
I can sit here and pretend
Like my biggest problems are
Pringle cans
And burritos
But the truth is, my biggest problem is you
I want to please you
But I want to stay true to myself
I want to give you the night out that you deserve
But I want to say what I think
And not care what you think about it
Part of me loves you
Part of me hates you
Part of me needs you
Part of me fears you
And I don't think that I can handle this right now
I don't think that I can handle this right now
I don't think that I can handle this right now
I don't think that I can handle this right now. [x2]
They don't even know the half of this right now
Look at them, they're just staring at me
Like come and watch the
Skinny kid with a
Steadily declining mental health
And laugh as he attempts to give you what he cannot give himself
I don't think that I can handle this right now. [x2]
They don't even know the half of this right now
They don't even know the half of it
But I know I'm not a doctor
I'm a pussy who puts
On a silly show
So I should probably just shut up
And do my job
So here I go
I wouldn't of got the lettuce if I knew it wouldn't fit
I wouldn't of got the cheese if I knew it wouldn't fit
I wouldn't of got the peppers if I knew it wouldn't fit
I wouldn't of got half
You can tell them anything if
You just make it funny
Make it rhyme
If they still don't understand you
Then you
Run it one more time
I don't think that I can handle this right now. [x2]
If you think that I can handle this right now
Then you don't even know the half of this right now
Right now
Handle this right
Handle this right
Handle this right now
Just a quick note…
08 Jun 2015 8 Comments
in Anxiety/Depression/PTSD, Coping Skills, Selfcare, Why I Watch Tags: #AlwaysKeepFighting, AKF, anxiety, assault, chronic pain, coping, David Tennant, Doctor Who, Doctor Who Fanvid, Fight or Flight or Freeze, Tenth Doctor
I know I've been reblogging a lot. I would like to write more… but a couple of things have kind of been in the way. First- my big huge step last week. Still no regrets. But still having some anxiety anytime I sit at the computer. Weird. Every response I got to my post was WONDERFUL, but I wanted to reply to every comment and thank those who took the time to read my story and follow the links. It just got kind of overwhelming when I started getting responses from people who didn't know about my past and I felt I had to think more carefully about each response
I was really looking forward to therapy last week to show my therapist what I had posted. He thought it was super great. As he pointed out, I've been really stuck this whole last year (and longer, before I started seeing him) somewhere between flight and freeze. He said I'd finally moved to Fight. That doing what I did was Fighting. And I totally agree it was a really healthy and necessary step for my own healing. But it kind of makes sense that I would Fight a bit, then retreat back to safety, which is kind of what I've done. Knowing that I'm entering a new phase in healing, however small or large that movement is, has caused me a lot of anxiety. As I've said before, I DO NOT LIKE CHANGE! Even when it's good, healthy, positive change, it is hard for me to adjust. So… Anxiety- reason #1.
Also, the last few weeks, my shoulder pain has really started to flare. It used to just hurt constantly at different levels, but give me 10-15 minutes on the computer and my whole right side starts to go numb. So… having to be careful with that. I also learned last week that I probably have Crohn's, so taking any NSAID is probably not so good for me if I can avoid it. That leaves me with Tylenol – which no longer works by itself- and oxycodone. I tend to develop tolerance to almost any medication pretty quickly, so I have to try to keep my pain under control before it gets to the point I need a pain pill. So- much less computer time for me.
I'm still going to be trying to catch up on everyone else's blogs, just reading a lot on my tablet or phone, but probably won't be leaving comments as often. But if I've liked the post, it means I read it and I heard you. And I might have to save some to come back and comment later.
Anyway- I just don't want anyone to think I've disappeared or worry about me. I'm doing ok. Just have to get through this anxious period, which I think was both inevitable and probably a normal and ok response to events, and hopefully when I see my primary doc on Thursday we can come up with a new plan for my shoulder pain. Because I don't know what the HELL I'm going to do without being able to spend time on the computer! AHHH.
Anyway, just wanted to check in with real words from me. Probably you will see more reblogging for a while, and I'll try to check in every once in a while. I love what my blog has brought to me, wonderful people and ideas and a safe place to express my own stuff. I refuse to give it up, shoulder pain or no! Hope ya'all are doing well. Love and Hugs tonight!
Hmm… I should add a fanvid, just for the hell of it. Let me go find one (I promise it will be completely irrelevant to my post, just something I love and use to cope with!)
Well I realized I don't think I've ever posted a Doctor Who video, which is a shame! And I had SUCH a hard time deciding which one to post. But here's the one I went with. Doctor Who is awesome (though I have to admit my fangirl shame: I have never seen the old series, just the new series starting with Christopher Eccelston as Nine. SO FAR! Someday I will watch them all.) If you've never seen it, give it a try… but give it a few episodes. It'll be nothing like you expect, but it will grow on you and live forever! This vid features my personal favorite doctor, Ten, played by David Tennant, who, well, just, yum, Also, I think the vidder, Seduff, does an excellent job, so just enjoy, and have a smile for me 🙂
Why do I keep using the #AlwaysKeepFighting hashtag…
30 May 2015 3 Comments
in Anxiety/Depression/PTSD, Coping Skills, Family, Music, Selfcare, Who I AM, Why I Watch Tags: #AlwaysKeepFighting, AKF, coping, supernatural
Why do I keep using the #AlwaysKeepFighting hashtag? Welcome to the #SPNFamily…
A couple of months ago Jared Padalecki, one of the stars of Supernatural, started a campaign to raise money and awareness for charities like To Write Love On Her Arms. He shared a lot about his own struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts, and his own need for strength and help. It started with a tee shirt that said "Always Keep Fighting". The fandom really took to it.
For me personally, I came across the Always Keep Fighting campaign on a really really shit day. It was really one of those days where I just was asking "What the hell am I here for?" And those words, and his openness and sincerity, actually brought me to tears. It was just one of those moments you get too rarely when you feel like the world is telling you something. And I was like… "Man, Jared! How did you know I needed this today?"
I'm actually sort of addicted to buying geek t-shirts. It's pretty much all I wear. But I usually go for the subtle. Not the whole- "celebrity on a t-shirt" thing. Even Jared mentioned he wasn't sure about putting his face on the shirt, but everyone convinced him it made it more personal (I agree). And… while I wasn't sure if I would wear it (because- face on a t-shirt?), I knew I wanted to support it and TWLOHA.
It's kinda become one of my favorite shirts. When I'm having another shit day, wearing the shirt has reminded me of the message and kept me going. And people have noticed it and either recognized it themselves or asked about it. Which is awesome! YES. Let's have a healthy dialogue about mental illness, suicide, addiction, depression, PTSD. YES TO ALL THIS!
Since the original campaign ended, it has grown into a much bigger thing that both stars, Jared and Jensen Ackles, AND the fans are continuing to raise money and awareness for. In the last couple of weeks, Jared has been experiencing his own personal crisis and the whole thing has just blown up in response (in a good way). It's actually kind of reminded me how awesome people can be. The world is not full of hate and horrible things. There is a lot of love out there.
If you're not familiar with these guys and this fandom, it might be easy to see this and think that it's not sincere. That it's a bunch of hot guys getting their faces on t-shirts and making more money. Publicity stunts. But you wouldn't have to look into things very far to realize these guys really just want to do a good thing and use the fan following they have to accomplish great things.
You might also find some weird stuff. The fandom is known for some of it's weird stuff. Not gonna lie. BUT the fandom really is also known for doing some really awesome things like this. The official hashtag used to be "SPNfamily" (I don't know, maybe it still is…) but #AKF and #AlwaysKeepFighting are really what it's all about. And hell yes, I will go down with this ship. Even if I still appear to be a silly fangirl. I don't care. This thing, this show, these people, this fandom, show love that gives me strength on days I'm not sure I can find it. (Even though I will NEVER forgive you, writers, for that THING YOU DID IN EPISODE 10×21. grrr… the only time I've ever hated Show I'm still not over it.)
PHEW. SO on that note, I'm gonna leave another reason I love this fandom. I haven't posted a fanvid in a LONG time guys. And this one is technically a parody, so it doesn't count. And, true, I'm not sure you'll really get it or love it if you don't know the show, but… oh well. It makes me happy 🙂 ummm spoilers for season 9 and 10 though, if that is important to you?
By the way, the cast cameos at the end- they heard about this video being made and totally volunteered to do it just because they knew the fans would love it. No pay. Just love.
And you know what? Because I'm in such a giving mood… hahah… (actually, it's probably just the late hour getting to me) but I'm gonna leave ya with one more gem. But this is one that always gives me chills and makes me cry. This song is sort of our anthem…
Ok. Thank you. Good nite. I love you all 😉
Philip's story: My ostomy became my blessing | The Stolen Colon | Crohn's ileostomy IBD
03 Mar 2015 3 Comments
in IBD Tags: coping, Crohn's, healing, IBD, illeostomy, J-pouch, pouchitis, UC, Ulcerative Colitis
Philip's story: My ostomy became my blessing | The Stolen Colon | Crohn's ileostomy IBD.
I hope someday I can feel this way. Not there yet, but it's good to hear from those that do get there.
The sun starts to cry…
17 Oct 2014 2 Comments
in Anxiety/Depression/PTSD, Assault, Coping Skills, Grief, Why I Watch Tags: coping, living with PTSD, PTSD, supernatural, trauma
Holy anxiety, Batman! Been back and forth to bed a few times and it's not taking so I guess I'll write. Sometimes that helps. A while ago I mentioned a video that gets my little PTSD heart all teary.
Try to forget that this is a Supernatural fanvid. It's sort of "alternate universe" anyway, but it shows this character who has literally been to HELL and seen all sorts of awful in his life. And then see him trying to live a normal life. Wake up in the morning… those moments you lie in bed, wondering how you're going to get through another day. Then putting on your best face and going to work. Then the moments when that unreal reality sneaks its way through. And you try to lose yourself in the monotony of repetitive tasks, till another reminder finds its way in. See the contrast between the memories and the present day… and how the memories themselves seem to be an alternate universe. Not really real. Not until you are reminded again.
This video could possibly be trigger-ish for some, so keep that in mind before watching. For me, this was like finally being able to SEE the experience that just doesn't have words. It was affirmation. But it is somewhat graphic and I don't want it to be something that causes a flashback or anxiety itself.
video by Loki/SecretlyToDream "Till the Sun Starts To Cry"
The first time I saw this video, I cried and cried. It was beautiful to me and I couldn't stop watching. I would be REALLY interested to know what ya'll think. Does it still translate if you're not familiar with the show?
Taking space
13 Oct 2014 7 Comments
in Coping Skills, Selfcare Tags: balance, coping, empathy, OVERWHELMED
So… I haven't dropped off the face of the earth 🙂 I'm still around… The last couple of weeks have been just really overwhelming to me and I've had trouble finding both the energy and words, so I avoid. I am very good at that. I avoid so well that most of the time I don't even know what it really is that I am avoiding. But it wears on me the longer I do it. Tonight, I just feel a very heavy heart.
I don't do very well with identifying my own pain. It's very rare that I can sit with it when I find it. On the rare occasion in therapy that I let the tears flow, there's a quick moment where I mentally go, "hey I'm crying, well this is good…" but then it's gone. And I cannot reconnect with it. I can talk about things and share the stories of my life, but it's like they happened to someone else. It's really really rare that I can share the story and the emotion in the same space. I just don't know how. But I'm really good at feeling pain for others. Hearing other stories and feeling anger, helplessness, sadness, pain for what others have experienced. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. Empathy is one of the things I love about myself. But I don't balance it well. And I think the more I am running from my own stuff, the more I allow it to overwhelm me.
I love this blogging space that I've discovered. I started writing for me, and never really expected to connect so strongly to so many people. And I love the interaction I have had with so many people here. I'm grateful for it. And I'm not going anywhere 🙂 But if it seems that I am around less or commenting less, it's because I have to respect the part of me that is overwhelmed with so many things right now- things that are mine and things that are not mine. I'll still be reading though… I love all of you I have connected with. And I love reading what you share. I'm just working out my shit 🙂
Hopefully I'll be able to write more soon, too. I love being able to share here. It's become really important to me, this space and all of you who are reading. Just needing some time to separate the words from the feelings, I guess. Thanks to everyone who continues to follow and support – you mean the world!


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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Love Looks Like ....
This morning, I folded a load of my son's laundry.
This may not strike you as a big thing, and in truth, it's not. But in our family, once you hit grade 6 and have completed the laundry unit in Family & Consumer Sciences, you become responsible for your own clothing. You watch the dirty pile grow higher, you lug the clothes to the washer and dryer, you fold your own stuff and put it away. It's a small lesson in Life 101, which I consider to be one of the most important gifts I can give to my kids. By the time my offspring leave home they are competent in laundry, groceries, cooking, mending, cleaning, scheduling, and all those other essential tasks that make up regular life. Here at Casa Chaos you need to be either sick or physically not present to get out of doing your chores. Or both :-)
But sometimes, in addition to prepping the kids for the big world that awaits them in the future, a mom needs to let her kids know that they are cherished right now. Maybe the child accomplished something he or she never believed possible. Maybe the homework and the college applications and the volunteer work have started to press in. Maybe the son or daughter took younger siblings to the playground so mom could have a few minutes of peace to sip a cup of coffee and wrap Christmas gifts without little eyes trying to catch a peek.
And sometimes, sometimes a mom needs to do something small but still special for her kids just because she loves them. And because it has been brought home to her, and the world, that the chance to offer up those silent gestures of love can be ripped away without warning.
Love is all around us, especially at this time of year. It's in the songs and the gatherings, the efforts we make to be together, the way we make sure to pick up a box of fruit-flavored candy canes along with the peppermint stripes because one of the kids doesn't like mint and every kid should be able to enjoy a candy cane at Christmas. In a season of miracles, love still shines bright in the littlest things: A dishwasher unloaded without request or complaint. A hug, not just on walking in the door, but once the boots are off and there's no coats to get in the way. A phone call that says, "I just heard this song on the radio and it made me think of you, so let's sing it together."
Sometimes love looks like shooting stars and fireworks and roses in winter.
Sometimes it looks like this:
How does love look to you these days?
10 comments:
- Pamela Hearon said...
Lovely post, Kris! By the time they leave your house, your kids are ready to face the world.
As in so many households, food is love in our house. The kids are all out of the house now, but when they are coming home, they all start requesting their favorite foods for me to cook. Sometimes, it's a strange mixture:-) But they'll all be greeted with hugs of thanks. And all the trouble will have been worth it!
- December 18, 2012 at 2:55 PM
- Rachell Nichole said...
that's so sweet. Made me tear up a little bit. Today, love means nagging and giving me the doctor's phone number.
Courtesy of my mom.
And good for you for preparing your children for the real world!
- December 18, 2012 at 3:08 PM
- kris said...
Pam, oh yeah, food is a biggie around here too. Amazing to see which things become important to them, isn't it?
- December 18, 2012 at 3:14 PM
- kris said...
Rachell, now you REALLY know that your mom is doing it out of love, so you will be a good daughter and make that call. Right?
(And no, your mom did not pay me to tell you that :-)
- December 18, 2012 at 3:15 PM
- Cathryn Parry said...
Kris, I want you as my mom, too! :-)
Today, love looks like a sleeping kitty in a warm home, safe from the ice storm outside.
- December 18, 2012 at 5:15 PM
- kris said...
Oh, Cathryn, what a wonderful image. Lucky lucky kitty.
(Trying very hard to not break into a chorus of Soft Kitty here ... )
- December 18, 2012 at 7:35 PM
- Jane Myers Perrine said...
I wrote a lovely message but BLOGGER didn't like it. Can't wait for your book.
- December 18, 2012 at 9:34 PM
- kris said...
Oh, dang, Jane! Now I'm mad at blogger!!!
- December 18, 2012 at 9:38 PM
- Kaelee said...
Kris ~ thank you for the lovely post. I read it early this morning but didn't have time to reply. Throughout the day I kept thinking about it and smiling. In the future whenever I have to fold laundry I will think about love. You are definitely preparing your children for the real world.
Tonight love looked like this in my house. My great niece sent my husband a photo she had taken of some cracked earth. My husband sent her a reply about how great she was to see the beauty in mud.
- December 19, 2012 at 4:15 AM
- kris said...
Kaelee, thank you, and how awesome. Beauty in cracked earth? Yep. Absolutely love at work there.
- December 19, 2012 at 10:38 AM

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A few things for you today.
The first. Have you signed up for my newsletter yet? If you do, you will receive exclusive updates, teasers and contests/giveaways. ONLY for those signed up for the newsletter.
The very first newsletter will go out on Monday morning (May 5th). It will include an update on my current WIP (maybe even a teaser) and an exclusive never-before-seen (and never to be seen again) Travis POV. Seriously folks - you do NOT want to miss this POV. I haven't decided exactly which scene/chapter it'll be from... but it'll probably be from Chapter 11 or Chapter 25. I mean, you don't really want to miss that, do you? You really want to know what is going on inside Travis' (stupid) head!
So - go sign up, you can do it under the Contact Me tab. The last day for you to sign up to get this special POV is Sunday, May 4th. Because, again, the newsletter is going out MONDAY MORNING! So get signed up before then so you don't miss out!
Just to tease you a little more... what I'm saying is you could either get more of this:
"You'll have time after your date. Now, go get ready." Jim clicked off the line before I could answer.
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After not seeing her for two weeks, my heart jumped when she walked towards me. But that wasn't all. She was undeniably gorgeous. A fact that had not been lost on me since I turned sixteen. If I had balls back then, I would have asked her out back then. But I was chicken shit, and scared of losing my best friend. Then I started dating girls the exact opposite of her, trying to get her out of my mind, because, let's face it, dating your best friend is never a good idea—especially when you are young and stupid.
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On Saturday - it will have been a month since I released Choose Us. I'll be posting a blog that day about the craziness that has been this past month - and how you all completely exceeded my expectations of selling my first book. Seriously, it is still very unbelievable to me! As a thank you - there may be some sort of giveaway. So be sure to check back then!
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A special Box at Cheltenham Racecourse was transformed into a "Beaton-esque Boudoir", fit for My Fair Lady, by the "style-stallion" himself Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen. This is to raise funds for the Spinal Injuries Association and Countryside Alliance, which was unveiled at the Countryside Race Day on Friday 13th November 2009.
Featuring much of the new Cecil Beaton fabric range, the Box has been decorated in a pretty pale pink and white modern Edwardian style, to emulate the original period, with a few LLB twists. Design companies have been keen to support this worthy project, with Beaudesert supplying the fabrics, Scumble Goosie the chairs, Jali the ornate cut out panelling, FlowerCube the floral arrangements and foliage and As Good As Grass the unique flooring, many free of charge or at much reduced rates.
Every year in the UK over 1000 people experience a spinal cord injury. Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) specialises in support for injured individuals and there families, providing services and publications that enable and encourage paralysed people to lead independent lives. They also campaign for improved medical and social care for spinal cord injury.
The Box is now available for corporate entertaining, fashion shoots, and interviews throughout the year, with a percentage of the profits raised going to SIA.
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You don't get to be one of the best places to work in Texas by eating McDonalds, which is why we love Ellerbe Fine Foods. It's one of the best restaurants of Fort Worth -- and conveniently enough, it's just across the street from our office. The service is amazing, the patio is lovely and we never have a bad meal while discussing marketing or Human Resources technologies.
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My Song for this Christmas & New Year
One might assume that this would be Fairytale in New York (sans the very un-PC term) as it's my first Christmas in the city, and I am indeed a massive Pogues fan. But none of this quite fits into my parallel life – the one happily enslaved to everything Japanese. [Though it should be mentioned that The Pogues have always enjoyed success in Japan, and one of my favorite Japanese groups, Thee Michelle Gun Elephant, cited them as an influence. Read the rest of this entry »


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Robert Silvers, Founding Editor of New York Review of Books, Passes Away at 87
Silvers co-founded the legendary periodical in 1963
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Sundown: Israeli Energy (Literally)
Plus more power to Bibi, and more
Marc Tracy
· May 16, 2012
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Peter Beinart's False Prophecy
The Crisis of Zionism
, his book arguing that the Israeli occupation alienates young American Jews, is sloppy with facts and emotionally contrived
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· March 26, 2012
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Jerusalem Winter
Lost Books
Stephanie Butnick
· March 2, 2012
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Likeness of a Jew
A dispute between novelist Alan Hollinghurst and author Daniel Mendelsohn revives a history of sensitivity to British stereotypes about Jews
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· February 22, 2012
Arguing the World
In his last book, the late intellectual Tony Judt is sharp as ever—offering biting comments about American Jews, Israel, and his ex-wives
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· February 22, 2012
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Is the European Right Israel's Real Friend?
And who is European Muslims' real enemy?
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· August 11, 2011
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Lithuanian Holocaust Memorial Vandalized
Why this corner of the Shoah is often overlooked
Marc Tracy
· July 26, 2011
The end of the Cold War, argues French writer Marc Weitzmann, was more significant to U.S. foreign policy than the attacks of Sept. 11
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· November 24, 2010
Middle East
Q&A: Maen Rashid Areikat
The Palestinian ambassador to Washington sees a role for the American Jewish community in creating a Palestinian state
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· October 29, 2010
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Beinart Turning Essay Into Book
Talks to Tablet Magazine about his new project
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· August 3, 2010
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· June 10, 2010
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· May 24, 2010
Never Never Land
I can't talk to my kids about Israel
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· May 24, 2010
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· May 17, 2010
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Iron Man
The remarkable Tony Judt
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· March 8, 2010
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First 'Jewish Review of Books' Drops
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· February 23, 2010
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David Levine, 'New York Review' Cartoonist, Dies
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The Walkera Furious 215 is the latest ready-to-fly racing drone quadcopter to release March 2017. The fuselage wheelbase is 215mm, designed around the F3 Flight Controller with rapid response speed, thus providing pilots a first-class flight experience. If you are into racing and freestyle aerobatic flying, this may be for you. Airframe design is modern, is simple, lightweight fuselage but with a rugged crash structure. Pilots can upgrade and replace all key components. With the high-performance brushless motors, we decide to combine it with 5040 5-inches clover propellers and a 4S 60c LiPo, to give you that adrenaline rush!
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Long after the planned promotion is complete, promotional products continue working for you. If you spend money on broadcast or publication advertising, you know what it can cost. You get something for that spend… but it is transient. Ephemeral. Once you stop spending money, the message evaporates. Promotional items, on the other hand make an indelible mark on the recipient, because it's a real product of use that they can touch and enjoy every day.
How long someone keeps a promotional item depends on the exact item of course but the average promotional item is kept for about seven months. Think about that: you do the promotion one time, and your message continues to work for seven months. Can you think of any other one-time advertisement that can do that? According to a recent study, customers are far more likely to keep an item if it is useful. Usefulness was cited by 77% of recipients when asked why they still had a promotional product, followed attractiveness at 29%.
What's more, when people are done with the product, they don't throw it away. Overwhelmingly, the pass it on. In the United States, 63% of promotional items are passed on to someone else, where the message can continue doing its work.
What's the right item? it depends on what you are trying to accomplish, and who you are trying to reach. While promotional writing instruments remain the number one category by both dollar volume and number of units, they have the least "staying power," at "only" 5 months. Calendars, drink-ware and bags do much better on that front. But these statistics should not be the deciding factor. Instead of making a decision based on the product, you should make it based on the result you'd like to achieve, and that's where Reno Type comes in. We'd love to help you achieve your marketing, sales, and advertising goals with "Promotions on Purpose," so call us today!


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October 16, 1854 the Times newspaper reported the Queen's visit to Great Grimsby from Hull recording they were able to see the 300 foot tall dock tower from 70 miles away. On a ball-Earth 25,000 miles in circumference, factoring their 10 foot elevation above the water and the tower's 300 foot height, at 70 miles away the dock tower should have remained an entire 2,600 feet below the horizon.
In 1872 Capt. Gibson and crewmates, sailing the ship "Thomas Wood" from China to London, reported seeing the entirety of St. Helena Island on a clear day from 75 miles away. Factoring in their height during measurement on a ball-Earth 25,000 miles in circumference, it was found the island should have been 3,650 feet below their line of sight.
From Genoa, Italy 70 feet above sea-level, the island of Capraia 102 miles away can often be seen as well. If Earth were a ball 25,000 miles in circumference, Capraia should always remain hidden behind 5,605 feet, over a mile of supposed curvature.
From Anchorage, Alaska at an elevation of 102 feet, on clear days Mount McKinley can be seen with the naked eye from 130 miles away. If Earth were a ball 25,000 miles in circumference, Mount McKinley's 20,320 foot summit should be leaning back away from the observer and almost half covered by 9,220 feet of curved Earth. In reality, however, the entire mountain can be quite easily seen standing straight from bae to summit.
In Chambers' Journal, February 1895, a sailor near Mauritius in the Indian Ocean reported having seen a vessel which turned out to be an incredible 200 miles away! The incident caused much heated debate in nautical circles at the time, gaining further confirmation in Aden, Yemen where another witness reported seeing a missing Bombay steamer from 200 miles away. He correctly stated the precise appearance, location and direction of the steamer all later corroborated and confirmed correct by those onboard. Such sightings are absolutely inexplicable if the Earth were actually a ball 25,000 miles around, as ships 200 miles distant would have to fall approximately 5 miles below line of sight!
The Notre Dame Antwerp spire stands 403 feet high from the foot of the tower with Strasburg measuring 468 feet above sea level. With the aid of a telescope, ships can be distinguished on the horizon and captains declare they can see the cathedral spire from an amazing 150 miles away. If the Earth were a globe, however, at that distance the spire should be an entire mile,
From the highland near Portsmouth Harbor in Hampshire, England looking across Spithead to the Isle of Wight, the entire base of the island, where water and land come together composes a perfectly straight line 22 statute miles long. According to the ball-Earth theory, the Isle of Wight should decline 80 feet from the center on each side to account for the necessary curvature. The cross-hairs of a good theodolite directed there, however, have repeatedly shown the land and water line to be perfectly level.
On a clear day from the highland near Douglas Harbor on the Isle of Man, the whole length of the coast of North Wales is often plainly visible to the naked eye. From the Point of Ayr at the mouth of the River Dee to Holyhead comprises a 50 mile stretch which has also been repeatedly found to be perfectly horizontal. If the Earth actually had curvature of 8 inches per mile squared, as NASA and modern astronomy claim, the 50 mile length of Welsh coast seen along the horizon in Liverpool Bay would have to decline from the center-point an easily detectable 416 feet on each side!


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Candida is in all dairy and causes far more harm to more people- then most people realize. People on the Autism spectrum, with SPD, GERD, Roscia, IBS, Candida Allergy, and Chron's Disease, are not the only people who should avoid ALL Dairy. Dairy from cows, sheep, or goats that is. That includes Organic.
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bock is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery at its 9,000 sqm production facility. Our focus is on top-quality workmanship and economical manufacturing. Our development as well as all production processes are ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified. We have also subjected our nursing care beds and lying surfaces to a voluntary product and documentation assessment by TÜV Süd. This test is updated and monitored by TÜV Süd on an ongoing basis.
Quality assurance is priority number one for bock when it comes to the manufacture of ancillary care equipment. A thorough quality management system allows us to ensure optimum safety and the durable, long-term functionality of our health beds. In addition, all nursing care beds are subject to extensive risk analysis and assessment in the course of risk management according to DIN EN 14971 in order to ensure safety and the protection of patients.
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After going 8-11 last season and graduating five seniors, Oregon soccer added five incoming freshmen to its 2018 roster on national signing day on Wednesday.
The Ducks signed goalkeeper Charlotte Brisley, forward Jordan Wormdahl, defender Claire Watkins, forward Zoe Hasenauer and defender Chai Cortez.
Brisley, from Excelsior, Minnesotta, played her club soccer for Shattuck St. Mary's Academy in Minnessota.
"I chose Oregon because it offers me the unique combination of high level athletics as well as great academics," Brisley said in a press release. "The opportunity to play in the Pac-12 Conference against some of the best players in the country really appealed to me because I love competition, and at Oregon I feel like I can really be competitive."
Wormdahl played at North Eugene High School under her mother and head coach Brandy Wormdahl, who played for Oregon State. Wormdahl was the 5A State Player of the Year in 2017 as the team came runners-up in the state championship. Wormdahl also played for Crossfire United in the ECNL.
Wormdahl joins fellow Eugene native Emma Eddy on the team.
"I really like the trust the players have in the coaches," Wormdahl said in the release. "And for me, being close to home and family, with the amazing academic and athletic support and facilities that Oregon has was important. Plus the team is an underdog in the Pac-12 and I want to help build the program into a winner."
Watkins played for Albion and San Diego Surf and was on the 2015-16 Olympic Development Program (ODP) national championship team.
Hasenauer played for Real So Cal in Simi Valley, California. She and Wormdahl could provide that needed edge that Oregon has looked for in forwards in recent years.
"What I really admire about the soccer team is their hunger to learn and improve," Hasneauer said. "There's also a never-give-up attitude which goes a long way in attaining team goals."
Cortez joins fellow Hawaiians Chardonnay Curran and True Dydasco, who will both be sophomores next year. She is from Hawaii, just as Oregon's greatest scorer (34 goals in 76 games) Nicole Garbin, who was recently added to the UO Hall of Fame.
Cortez has received call ups to the U.S. women's national team, most recently at the U-18 level.
"From all the schools I visited and researched, nothing came close to the facilities of Oregon," Cortez said. "The overall support of UO was also a key for me and the area felt like home."
Oregon's 2018 schedule has yet to be announced, but the Ducks' season will kick off in August as head coach Kat Mertz looks to take her team to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in the program's history.
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text: National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics has received certification of its compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) Specification 18001. Established in 1999 by a consortium of the world's leading national standards bodies, certification bodies and specialist consultants, OHSAS 18001 is a voluntary international specification process that establishes requirements for a company's occupational health and safety management system. The American Bureau of Shipping's Quality Evaluations group conducted the certification process for NASSCO. The specification was developed to be compatible with ISO 9001 quality certification standards and ISO 14001 environmental management standards, to facilitate the integration of quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems at company facilities. In October 1998 NASSCO received ISO 9001 certification from the American Bureau of Shipping for the company's implementation of the international standards on manufacturing and engineering quality. In February 2001 NASSCO became the first private shipyard in the United States to receive ISO 14001 certification for its comprehensive environmental management system and environmental protection policies. The International Organization for Standardization in Geneva, Switzerland, negotiates international agreements that determine the ISO 14000 standards on environmental management and ISO 9000 standards on quality. Richard Vortmann, president of NASSCO, said, "Having a certified safety system is a big step forward in our drive toward continuous improvement in safety. OHSAS 18001 provides NASSCO with a foundation from which we can better manage the safety conditions in our shipyard. Every employee, subcontractor, customer and team member has a responsibility for safety. Working together, we can and will continue to provide the safest possible work environment at NASSCO."


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Dr. MacDowell is on the medical staff of Grady Memorial Hospital and is board certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his combined internal medicine and pediatric residency at The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children's Hospital. He and his wife, Tracy, have three children and live in Powell.
Dr. MacDowell was voted Best Family Doctor by reader's of the Delaware Gazette in the 2012 Reader's Choice Awards. These awards recognize businesses and professionals who have earned a positive reputation among consumers in the Delaware area community. Dr. MacDowell is known for his team-based approach to patient care that is more like a partnership than a traditional doctor-patient relationship. "When I go into an exam room, I introduce myself with my first name," said Dr. MacDowell. "I tell my patients that my job is to educate them, give them the pros and cons and let them make the decisions about their healthcare that are best for them. I see my role as a physician is to not only take care of people's health, but also to help them make positive health and lifestyle choices."
"Patient care is a team approach. I see my role as an educator, giving the patients the needed information to make decisions."
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Mortgage interest rates: Highest in a year
(MoneyWatch) Fixed mortgage interest rates are at their highest point in more than a year, and aren't showing any signs of changing course.
Interest rates have slowly been creeping up over the past few weeks, marking a turnaround from last year's downward trend, according to weekly averages released by Freddie Mac. Though interest rates have yet to even hit 4 percent, they're inching closer every week.
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate hit 3.81 percent this week, up from last week's 3.59 percent, even beating out last year's rate of 3.75 percent. The 15-year FRM barely beat last year's 2.97 percent, averaging 2.98 percent this week.
Mortgage rates have fluctuated quite a bit this year. They started climbing at the beginning of the year, before falling in early May to 3.35 percent, which is almost as low as they go. Since then, they've been steadily marching upward.
The thrust behind climbing rates is actually the positive economic news coming out of the housing market this month, and most analysts seem to feel pretty solid in saying that the recovery is here to stay.
A number of home price indices, from Case-Schiller to Freddie Mac to the National Association of Realtors all show home prices are continuing to increase. Homes sales are also up, despite reports of low inventory.
Consumer confidence is at a five-year high, according to the Conference Board, an economic and business research firm.
Any good economic news typically spells higher interest rates.
While the Federal Reserve has helped keep interest rates low to encourage home buying, the time is coming soon when that kind of artificial manipulation of the market won't be necessary. People are already rushing to buy homes while prices and interest rates remain low. It's only a matter of time before they creep back to the normal six or seven percent.
Mortgage rates for the week ending May 31, 2013:
30-year FRM averaged 3.81 percent with an average 0.8 point for the week ending May 30, 2013, up from last week when it averaged 3.59 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 3.75 percent.
15-year FRM averaged 2.98 percent with an average 0.7 point, up from last week when it averaged 2.77 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 2.97 percent
5-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages haven't beat their rates from last year, they too are trending upward. The 5-year Treasury-indexed hybrid ARM hit 2.66 percent this week with an average .5 point, up from last week's 2.63 percent, but is still under last year's 2.84 percent.
The 1-year Treasury-indexed ARM bucked the trend and hit 2.54 percent this week with an average .5 point, down from last week's 2.55 percent and still under last year's 2.75 percent.


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Hawaiian Recordings History - Makaha
Herb Ono built the "Sounds of Hawaii Studio", and created a fine catalog of 45-rpm & 33 1/3-rpm LPs in 1962 to 1964, before selling his label to focus on his studio.
"Makaha Records" was then launched in 1964 by a group of Hawaii residents.
George J.D. Chun, Toki Anzai, Harold M.T. Chang, Marlene Sai, Tom Moffatt, & David Mui came together to form the new label.
"Makaha Records" never had its own recording studio, but made remote recordings instead.
Today, Bob Clarke operates Lehua Records, which rereleases music from the former "Sounds of Hawaii", "Makaha", "Mahalo", and "Lehua" labels.
Today, we'll share some of the rarest recordings made on the Makaha Records label, on "Hawaiian Recordings History – Makaha Records"!
This week's playlist:
1- Naka Pueo Kahi – Billy Gonsalves & Paradise Serenaders
2- E Huli Makou – Sonny Kamahele
3- Kainoa – Marlene Sai
4- E Lili'u E – Jesse Kalima & Group
5- Latitu – Bill Kaiwa
6- Maui Boy – Danny Kapoi Trio
7- Pua Lilia – Marlene Sai
8- Kaulaili – Sonny Chillingworth
9- Nanea Ko'u Maka Eka Le'a Le'a – Leina'ala Haili
10- Besame Mucho – Melveen Leed
11- Sweet Someone – Myrtle K. Hilo
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¼ cup organic carrots, diced
¼ cup organic celery, diced
½ tsp. kosher salt
1 (32-oz.) pkg. organic chicken broth
¼ tsp. fresh-cracked black pepper
1 cup organic frozen spinach (about 10 bunches)
2 cups frozen rainbow tortellini romano cheese, grated
1 lemon, cut in wedges, for serving
Make It:
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add carrots, celery and salt, stirring to coat. Sauté until tender, about 2 to 3 min.
- Add chicken broth and pepper. Raise heat to high and bring to a boil.
- Add frozen spinach and return to a boil.
- Add frozen tortellini; cover and return to a boil. Reduce heat to strong simmer; cook until pasta is al dente, about 5 to 7 min.
- Ladle into soup bowls. Serve with grated cheese and lemon wedges.
Per Serving: 230 cal. • 9g fat • 10g protein
About Chef Glenn
In his previous career as a highly successful corporate salesman, Glenn turned to cooking as a way to relax. What was a sideline passion developed into a full-blown career providing personal chef services through GCooks.com to NBA Champion LeBron James. Not bad for a self-taught cook! Today, Chef Glenn creates meal plans for a roster of pro-athlete clients that includes Pro Bowl Wide Receiver Steve Smith, NASCAR Cup Champion Jeff Gordon, and Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte. He is passionate about empowering people to create great-tasting, homestyle meals in a healthful way for the whole family to enjoy.


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Donations: Project Linus will always accept donations of appropriate material, yarn, and batting. Also, cash donations are greatly appreciated. All of the material is purchased or donated. Donations may be made to honor someone's birthday, anniversary, holidays, etc. If you do this, an acknowledgment of the donation will be sent at your request. Please contact Penny Sweet for more information.
Drop-off points: If you have completed blankets in between scheduled Blanket Days, you can drop off blankets at the following locations:
– Jo-Ann Fabrics, Christiansburg
– Michele & Co. Hair Salon, 700 B 1st Street, Radford, Virginia, Phone 633-2987.
Please be sure blankets are labeled with your information!
Recycle your old cell phones!
Help Project Linus raise money for materials by recycling your phone through our organization.
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– Michele and Company
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Engineers are typically on the proverbial money when estimating costs of municipal projects because they use normal unit pricing tables that reflect the current construction market.
That didn't happen with bids for the Sunbury's Village Square Street Improvements Project. The project was estimated at $349,000 when it went out to bid. An Ohio Public Works Commission Grant would have paid for $149,000 of the improvements, the village was approved for a $50,000 OPWC loan, the village's project share would have been $150,000.
During last Wednesday's Sunbury Village Council meeting Sunbury's consulting engineer Wes Hall, CT Consultants, reported that two bids were received, both for way more than anticipated.
Decker Construction bid $507,923.13 to complete the project; Strawser Paving Company bid $515,999.25.
Village solicitor David Brehm said roofing and paving contractors are backed up at least a month because of the recent wet weather, possibly having an impact on bids.
That may be the reason, but the problem is, if all bids that come in exceed the estimated cost of a project by more than 10 percent the project must go out to rebid.
Hall offered two options to council members.
"Option one is to increase the project's estimated cost and rebid the project with no change in the scope of the work," Hall said. "Option two, reduce the scope of work and re-estimate the cost and then rebid the project."
Hall said any scope reductions could be an alternate bid item so the village could still award a base bid and move forward if the village did not want to approve an alternate bid item.
Part of the street improvements included storm sewer work that a paving contractor would typically sub out, increasing project costs, Hall said. He proposed taking proposed storm sewer work leading to Morning Street out of the project, taking $93,548 out of the project's cost.
A revised construction bid would be $414,375, with an additional $10,000 added for contingencies, rounded off with contingencies to $425,000.
The OPWC Grant would remain at $150,000. With the OPWC $50,000 loan, $150,000 local share, $41,000 for brick sidewalk and planters, and an additional $35,000 local share, the project cost to the village swelled to $276,000.
Council members approved the second option. Hall said the project would go out to bid this week.
"It will take two weeks, then time to execute the contract, that's a four to six week process," Hall
"It will take two weeks, then time to execute the contract, that's a four to six week process," Hall said. "Construction on the project should begin after Labor Day. It has a 90-day time frame, although most of it would be done in 60 days.
"It's a small bid," Hall added. "I can't guess what contractors will do, but I hope we're within 10 percent."


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Slaying the new creative chameleon
October 1, 2013
Creativity is communication. Plain and simple. From the time cavemen painted on cave walls humans have been communicating to each other through the things we create. Try creating something without desiring a response and see what I mean. Better yet, create without the desired response and consider it even more.
Today's graphic designers and art directors are faced with understanding how to communicate creatively in a world that has evolved through technology – allowing for cross-culture messaging in an array of new media vehicles. If there ever was a time to break down the walls of stereotyping, prejudices and empathetic sincerity it is now. Recently, AIGA and Adobe partnered to define the designer of tomorrow, specifically within the next two years. Their findings, through several years of research, are six major trends that will shape the designers of tomorrow. Basically, the development of visual, verbal and visceral communication is much deeper than mere design.
As an educator to college design students, the biggest challenge I face is convincing young creatives to abandon creative trends and develop a clear understanding of deeper communication strategies. "They must understand the social sciences and humanities in order to understand the content they are asked to communicate and they must understand how to work collaboratively with other knowledge and practice specialists." – AIGA, Designer of 2015 Trends
A chameleon blends in, finds safety in looking like its environment and doesn't attract any attention. Finding the "unique" in design is nothing new. So slaying that Chameleon has been put to rest. However, in terms of today's communication channels, jumping on the latest technologies designed for short attention spans and redundancy of content can be catastrophic to design without considering how to narrow your audience, design within a believable context, customize messaging that aligns with other social conversations and relying on engagement strategies based on cultural realities. In other words, media complacency has watered down creative executions and messaging into a pool of swirling color. Slaying that chameleon will take a deeper knowledge in design thinking than ever before.
Educators are speeding to offer the latest software and technology training without teaching the bigger understanding of how to use these new medias in a unique way. Just having an "app for that" is no longer the goal. Recommending creative solutions with these new resources, including possible considerations to product evolvement by designers, will be the key to success. Tackling creative issues within a bigger perspective outside the designer's capabilities will now become their responsibility.
Just because a new technology is available to a designer's creative strategic tool belt, doesn't make it necessary. Discerning between what's needed and what is not will be key. However, when it comes to today's new design education practices, understanding the skills within these new capabilities will be imperative. For example: the creative development of print and e-medias will be essential to tomorrow's designer. The creation of visual content is completely different with each user. Furthermore, adopting a "student mentality" will be the norm. Meaning, self-growth in continued education, wether on your own or within the confines of an educational institution, will be necessary to maintain continued success. In a recent article by Katia Colucci with The International Council of Communication Design, she states, "According to some experts the current half-life of personal knowledge is five years. In other words, in five years, half of our personal knowledge will be outdated. This means that to be competitive in future professional environments, we need to renew our knowledge by investing in continuous education."
Slaying the creative chameleon has always been the challenge of graphic artists. Being unique and standing out from your surroundings is heresy to the existance of the chameleon. In contrast, it is essential to the survival of the designer. The term "cliche' " will now be applied to new technologies and how we use them to communicate in a transparent world.
To find out more about the future of graphic design, visit AIGA, Adobe, The Bureau of Labor Statistics or contact Bruce Stanley, Graphic Design Coordinator, Nossi College of Art.


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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: Re: small bugs
From: Uwe Freese (mail_at_uwe-freese.de)
Date: 2002-10-05
Hello Eric,
Eric Linenberg wrote on Saturday, October 5, 2002, 6:29:47 PM:
EL> --if you hold down F2 the shuffle mode text "jumps"
How does this look like? (I have it compiled with german texts and no
EL> --F1 should bring up quick menu with down as an option for keylock.
Good idea, maybe the ID3 info screen should then be mapped to F1+UP (or
EL> --F1+ON = ID3 info screen. This should include all info that is
You can go through all the infos with up/down.
Bye, Uwe.
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Westcott have release a new Rapid Box 24″ Beauty Dish designed by photographer Joel Grimes.
The fast pop open beauty is based on an umbrella like frame. With 16 metal rods creating extra strength, and a near round front face aimed at providing circular catch-lights like a traditional solid dish.
The advantage of the collapsible design is the ability to reduce to a diameter of just 6″ when folded, for easy transport and storage.
The Rapid Box 24″ Beauty Dish are primarily designed for studio strobes and continuous lights, and provide a built in metal speedring for specific mounts.
Bowens, Elinchrom, Profoto, Balcar, and Photogenic versions are available.
The soft white lined material is heat rated for strobes and continuous lights up to 650 watts.
A one stop, unbleached, color neutral, nylon fabric diffusion cover is also supplied, providing more of a softbox effect.
And the center reflector plate is also removable, again for more of a traditional softbox effect.
Joel Grimes, with tips on using the new beauty dish –
The Westcott Rapid Box 24″ Beauty Dish are available now from $299, in Bowens, Elinchrom, Profoto, Balcar, and Photogenic versions –
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Baker denies LA Times rumor07/31/2005 1:18 PM ET
By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com
CHICAGO -- Dusty Baker loves LA, but doesn't want Jim Tracy's job as the Los Angeles Dodgers manager.
The Los Angeles Times quoted sources saying the Chicago Cubs manager wants to take over the Dodgers if Tracy doesn't return in 2006. The Times quoted a source saying, "[Baker] would love the Dodgers to come calling and then hope the Cubs would let him go."
Baker, 56, played for the Dodgers from 1976-82. He's in the third year of a four-year deal with the Cubs, and in 2003-04, led the team to back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 1971-72. The Cubs were 53-50 entering Sunday's game.
"I don't know where these things come from," Baker said Sunday about the report. "I've got a year and some change on my contract [with the Cubs]. I've never not honored a contract in my entire life. I don't renegotiate contracts. I've never done that. Only one time have I ever signed before the end of the season, only one time. This is the first time since I was a player that I've had a contract over two years, and most of the times that was at my choice.
"I didn't sign here for four years thinking about going somewhere else," Baker said. "I signed here for four years because I thought it might take that long, No. 1, and, No. 2, because I wanted to make sure we saw this thing through. LA, that's kind of out there. Sources, there's always a source saying something. It seems like I'm in more rumors than somebody in Hollywood."
Baker said he tried to call Tracy and left a message, wanting to make sure the Dodgers manager didn't think he was lobbying for the West Coast job. Tracy is signed through 2006, but could leave after this season.
"[General manager] Jim Hendry and [team president] Andy MacPhail and the Cubs have been nothing but fair and honest with me, which is one of the problems I've had before," Baker said. "At the end of my time in San Francisco, there were a number of clubs supposedly interested in me, and the Cubs were the only ones who waited. No matter what's happened here, I came here to do a job and achieve a goal. That's always on my mind."
Baker has been the subject of other rumors. He heard he was replacing Bob Melvin in Arizona, too.
"I'm here," Baker said. "I want to win here, I want to win for the Cubs, I want to win for the players, I want to win for the front office, I want to win for the town. I want the town to eventually be extremely proud of the Cubs team."
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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As Arizona is such a melting pot of people from throughout the country, its culinary scene is decidedly diverse. From beloved concepts like La Grande Orange and Fox Restaurants to elegant resort dining to hole-in-the-wall eateries serving authentic and ethnic cuisines, our state packs a lot of punch when it comes to local flavor.
Arizona is also brimming with an abundance of locally grown produce and handmade artisan products, many of which can be found at Farmers' Markets throughout the state. I've only recently discovered the true value of these local Farmers' Markets—after being diagnosed with both Celiac disease and lactose intolerance—and all the wonderfully fresh food that they provide. You can find almost anything there—from garden staples and seasonal produce to milk, eggs and meat to pantry products like honey and jam, all with the reassuring guarantee of being made right here in Arizona. Not only are these markets great for finding fresh fare, but they also provide a fun and festive atmosphere for the day, with colorful stands lined with vibrant foods and equally colorful locals eager to answer any and all questions you may have about their products. I've also learned that these markets are great spots for gleaning healthy and creative recipes to make at home—something I have become very thankful for in the wake of my newfound dietary restrictions—and share with family and friends.
For the February "Food" Issue of the magazine, we have rounded up a host of local places eager to share their delicious recipes and culinary tips, along with some mouth-watering photos sure to create a feast for your eyes. Partake in nature's bounty with sumptuous seasonal recipes from local CSA farms, learn how to create pantry perfection by stocking up on Arizona-made products and indulge your sweet tooth with desert-inspired desserts from Ruze Cake House. Enjoy!
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Cash flow is the revenue being generated from an investment. In commercial real estate, it's the rental revenue being generated by a property, and is a necessary component for determining a property's value.
Gross Cash Flow or Gross Revenue is the total amount received before deductions. Once you take out expenses such as management, operating expenses, and debt service, you have Net Cash Flow. That is usually a pre-income tax calculation. These names are used loosely and peoples detriment. The differene between Net Cash Flow and Net Income after Debt, is that Net Cash flow deducts amortization and Net Income deducts depreciation. They may be similar but in the case of a 15 year loan as opposed to a 39 year life, the number can be quite different.
Hello Kenny,You have good question as there are really two cash flows to evaluate, 'before tax' and 'after tax'. Before Tax Cash Flow is calculated by subtracting Vacancy and Expenses to determine Net Operating Income as step one. The second step is to subtract the Loan Payment on the investment to determine the Before Tax Cash Flow. After Tax Cash Flow is calculated by subtracting Depreciation, Loan Interest and Income Tax on the property.
when thinking about cash flow, you need to differentiate net vs gross, your net is after all your expenses which is critical to understand the true value of the property. I've seen many instances where folks have excellent gross income, but their net after expenses is terrible. Be careful to differentiate between the two in order to make an informed decision
In short, it is NOI less mortgage payment and capital expenses. Start by calculating a property's projected net operating income (NOI) for the twelve months (or often multiple years) following the acquisition. NOI is the anticipated revenues, less only expenses related to the operation of the property.Depreciation, mortgage debt service payments (both interest and principal), income taxes and capital expenditures aren't included in NOI. Why? Because with a good estimate of the property's NOI, you can determine the following: what the property is worth, the amount you can borrow, the equity required, and ultimately, cash flow. See blog link below for more detail and examples.
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Propaganda: Ann Romney said "We've Given All You People Need To Know" when asked for Mitt's tax returns. She's a rich, snob, elitist. How dare she refer to us as "You People"!
- Ann Romney never said this.
- What she said was ""And we've given all our people need to know and understand about our financial situation and about how — you know, how we live our life."
- However, Barack Obama did say ""It shouldn't be a Democrat/Republican issue. America is not just about you people doing well. America is about everybody doing well."
This is an egregious piece of knavery. Like the McConnell lie, the Left edits what was said, inserts the words they want, and proceeds to defame the object of their hate. Simply, it's an intentional, malicious, slander.
The Obama Media Palace Guards have repeated this bald-faced lie over and over and over again. If they're willing to lie to you about this, what else are they lying to you about?


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On Tuesday, October 30th, 2012, Dorothy McGill, formerly of Paisley, passed away in her 89th year at the Southampton Care Centre. Wife of the late Clarence. Dorothy is survived by her children Linda (Bill Baux), Diane (Dave Wedge), and Lyle, granddaughter Christy (John Gibner), and sisters Marie Christie, Thelma Duggan and Mary Reed. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Jennie Reed, brothers Norman, Arthur and Bobby, sisters Edna and Isabelle, and grandson Charles.
Friends will be received at the Paisley Chapel of the T.A. Brown Funeral Home, 216 Queen Street South, on Sunday, November 4th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 pm. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday at 2:00 pm with Pastor Bob Johnston officiating. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #295 Ladies Auxiliary will hold an auxiliary service in the funeral home chapel on Sunday evening at 6:45 pm. Interment, Chesley Cemetery.
Memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Society, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #295 Poppy Fund would be appreciated by the family.
We are very thankful for the kindness, patience, compassion and support that the staff of the Southampton Care Centre has shown to Mom and our family during her time there.
Memorial online at www.tabrownfuneralhome.com


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The Poconos - Something for Everyone
The Pocono Mountains cover a large region of northeastern Pennsylvania. These mountains are a popular vacation destination throughout the year. Visitors will find plenty of preserved natural beauty, and lots of outdoor recreation. In addition, the Poconos are a great cultural destination, with art galleries to naturalist museums and music festivals. The Poconos are sure to have something for every visitor.
The Poconos stretch across four counties, and encompass 2,400 square miles of wilderness. The majority of the Poconos are located within Monroe and Pike counties in Pennsylvania. These mountains are located a convenient distance from many large cities on the east coast, making it a fantastic getaway and weekend destination. Within this region there are 150 lakes, making it a great destination for water recreation. The mountains also have plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, camping, skiing and more.
In the winter, the Pocono Mountains become a snowy wonderland, great for winter recreation. Visitors can enjoy good snow, groomed trails and more. Within the Poconos there are plenty of ski areas, including Shawnee Mountain, which has 125 skiable acres with 23 trails. Visitors can also spend some time at the Blue Mountain Ski Area, which has the highest vertical in Pennsylvania.
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Big Pocono State Park is located on the top of Camelback Mountain, this park has spectacular mountaintop views. Visitors can also enjoy the great scenic drive the circles up the mountaintop. Promised Land State Park is another great destination for outdoor recreation. This park is surrounded by the Delaware State Forest, and also has two lakes and a few streams. Promised Land State Park is great for hiking, biking and plenty of water recreation. Travelers looking to enjoy some of Pennsylvania's natural wonders can explore Bushkill Falls. Known as "The Niagara of Pennsylvania," Bushkill Falls has eight waterfalls, and plenty of features, including paddleboat rides, trails, Twin Lakes and much more.
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Visitors to the Poconos will also find plenty of historical and cultural attractions. While traveling through these mountains, visitors can explore historic communities, many of which feature historical sites. The Bell School House in Stroudsburg is a great historic destination located in Hamilton Township. Visitors can also explore the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, which protects a region which supported both the coal and lumber industries.
Throughout the Poconos travelers are sure to find destinations of interest. The historic mountain resort region is filled with excellent outdoor recreation, from fishing to biking, whitewater rafting, cross-country skiing and much more. The Poconos also has plenty of historic attractions and areas for visitors to learn about the development of the region and more.
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THE DREAMERS Season 1
THE DREAMERS Episode 1
Pilot Episode
A photographer. A writer. An actress. An actor. A singer. A graphic designer. Six fresh post-grads meet reality in the city of Chicago.
THE DREAMERS Episode 2
Cavin and Clarissa question their current job standings while Eliza interviews at her dream job. Kara babysits rambunctious children.
THE DREAMERS Episode 3
Coffee. Calls. Commitments.
Kara gets an opportunity to show her photography, but it would require her to miss Cavin's first open mic reading post-college. Clarissa and Brad prepare for their respective auditions, while Eliza gets stuck in the cross fire at her new job.
THE DREAMERS Episode 4
A group date to a house party quickly falls apart when Kara's dream guy proves to be less-than gentlemanly. Eliza and Brad get stuck working overtime and have a girl's night.
THE DREAMERS Episode 5
Cavin and Jackson try to find out what they really want while Brad is paid a visit by an unexpected visitor. Kara meets failure face first and is rewarded with a traumatic El ride.
THE DREAMERS Episode 6
Clarissa deals with emotional repercussions by way of alcohol while Kara faces a post-traumatic slump. Jackson takes a leap of passion and he's not the only one left speechless.
THE DREAMERS Episode 7
Blood and Water
Jackson faces his parents while Kara's come to town to help her sort things out after the mugging. Brad attempts sleaze-free dating through an app, while Clarissa attempts three auditions in one day.
THE DREAMERS Episode 8
The Release
An unexpected guest from Cavin and Kara's past arrives in town, and mayhem ensues. Brad's fears of letting go of his dream are confirmed when he's hired by a former vocal performer.
THE DREAMERS Episode 9
Sale and Return
Eliza and the intern, Sawyer, are put on a big project together at work. Kara unknowingly meets a personal icon. Brad and Jackson confront their close encounter.
THE DREAMERS Episode 10
A weekend trip to a remote cabin leaves the group without technology, resulting in a game of truth or dare that wrings out more than they bargained for.
THE DREAMERS Episode 11
The Threshold
A promising job interview threatens to take Eliza out of Chicago. Brad and Jackson have career-changing auditions. Kara struggles with her feelings for Cavin while he prepares to leave for his book tour.
THE DREAMERS Season Finale
The Cost
The stars have all seemed to align for our Dreamers, but when romance is pitted against profession, they're each faced with an extremely tough choice.


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By Ira Schoffel
TALLAHASSEE – After another less-than-stellar performance from Florida State's defense on Saturday — USF scored 35 points and averaged an eye-popping 8.2 yards per play — senior defensive end DeMarcus Walker encouraged fans to stop blaming everything on third-year coordinator Charles Kelly.
Now, two of his teammates have followed suit.
"A lot of people want to blame Coach Kelly," senior cornerback Marquez White said. "It's not him. Nobody's perfect. He's not perfect. He'll be the first to admit. But it's really on us to make those plays. You go back and look at the film, you see guys loafing or missing tackles or busting coverages or just letting guys just run free. So it's really on us to step up.
"I hate it for him, because I know how hard he works," White continued. "There's been nights he'll stay here all night, don't even see his kids. It comes with the territory. He understands that, too. But it's up to us to make the plays."
Fellow defensive back Marcus Lewis said he tries to not listen to what people "outside" of the team are saying, but he echoed White's sentiments.
"I just kind of stay within the team," Lewis said. "I trust Coach Kelly. He's been doing a great job for us all year. So I just kind of stay within the team. We trust each other. We know our capabilities, and we're gonna be fine."
Reserve WR suspended
Junior receiver Ja'Vonn Harrison, who has played in two games this season and caught just one pass, has been suspended from the team indefinitely, FSU coach Jimbo Fisher said Tuesday. Fisher said Harrison was disciplined for a violation of team rules.
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