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Seduction (S.becky) - Heat Resistant Fiber Full Wig
Seduction (S.becky) - Heat Resistant Fiber Full Wig
S.BECKY by Seduction - SEDUCTION Rose Signature Wig. Style is a medium shag with thin spiral curls..
Type: Heat Resistant Full Cap Wig
Length: 16" Long
Style: Curly
Size: Average size.
Heat Resistant Full Cap Wig
Styling required to achieve the exact look shown.
Color shown is F4/27. The color you receive may vary from the swatch shown due to your monitor, lighting and the distribution of the color fibers dictated by the style.
Color - It's All About the Lighting
Color - It's All About the Lighting
Your hair (wig) color is never going to look exactly the same in every single light.
All hair reflects light. The hair color we see is actually light reflecting from its pigments. The Oxford Dictionary defines color as "the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light."
Under blue or cold white lights, your hair will reflect a more "ash/cool" color. In warmer yellow-based lights, your hair will reflect a warmer, honey to brass color. Also, the lighter your hair, the more light reflection you get. The darker, the less light it reflects and the more shine you will get.
Therefore the best way to see what your hair color actually looks like is to go outside with a mirror in the natural sunlight. Also note that unlike sunlight, most light bulbs do not produce the full spectrum of color. As a result hair in artificial light can appear darker.
Wig caps are generally designed to fit average head sizes. However, cap sizes can vary slightly among the different brands of wigs. In order to provide a more secure and comfortable fit, you will find that many caps are designed with adjustable straps that can be loosened or tightened as needed. Use the table below to find your own measurements.
How to Measure
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General Care Advise
General Care Advise
All hair, be it your own human hair and synthetic or human hair wigs and extensions, require routine care to look its best. Therefore we recommend that you first read and follow all care instructions provided with your item. The instructions will provide you with the manufacturer's suggested information that your hair piece requires to be worn and maintained.
In general make sure that you clean your hair piece using hair care products specifically designed for wigs and extensions. Also store your hair pieces properly (e.g. on a wig stand) when not in use and detangle them routinely to prevent tangles and matting.
If applying heat to your hair piece make sure to follow all directions per the manufacturer especially those regarding temperature settings. If your item's instructions, tags or labels do not specifically identify your hair piece as being heat friendly, we do not recommend using any heat on your hair piece.
Also know that hair pieces that are curly and wavy require more frequent attention to maintain their appearance and fiber and construction.
We recommend contacting a local licensed beautician to assist you with styling, maintaining and caring for your hair piece. Especially if you have needs that are specific to your personal wear.
Synthetic and human hair wigs and extensions, just like your own hair, require routine maintenance to look their best. Therefore we recommend that you follow all care instructions provided with your item. |
The instructions will provide you with the manufacturer's suggested information that your hair piece requires to be worn and maintained. |
Hair pieces that are curly and wavy require more frequent attention to maintain their appearance, fiber and construction. |
Make sure that you clean your hair piece using products specifically designed for wigs and hair extensions. Also, store them properly (e.g. wig stand) when not in use and untangle them routinely to prevent matting. |
If applying heat to your hair piece make sure to follow all directions by the manufacturer. Especially those regarding temperature settings. |
If your item's instructions, tags or labels do not specifically identify your hair piece as being heat friendly, we do not recommend using any heat on the hair piece. |
We also recommend contacting a local licensed beautician to assist you with styling, maintaining and caring for your hair piece. Especially if you have special needs for your use. |
Q: What color is the wig worn by the model in the main photo?
A: You can find the name of the color in the Product's Description. We strive to provide this information so that our customers have as much information as possible when choosing a color online. We work closely with the manufacturer to make sure that the color is correctly specified. If we discover discrepencies with the color noted we correct it or simply do not provide the color. In instances where a color worn by the model is not provided, we only offer the wig in industry standard colors for our customers convenience.
Q: How can I be 100% sure of the color I choose before I purchase online?
A: Colors vary by each manufacturer. Even the industry standard colors. Therefore, we highly recommend visiting a local wig store in your area to view the colors offered by the different manufacturers prior to purchasing online. This will familiarize you with the differences among the product lines. However, also note that an identical color number from the same manufacturer when applied to one style may look different when applied to another. This is due to the style of the wig and the mix and distribution of each color throughout the wig.
Q: How can I be sure that the color of the swatch I view online will be identical to the wig I receive?
A: We obtain our color swatches from the manufacturer. The photos they supply might also be enlarged in order to allow the Buyer to see the individual strands of hair used to make the color number specified. Please keep in mind when choosing a color that each wigs style may also dictate the use of different distributions and concentrations of the various colors that make up the mix (frost, piano, etc.). Also, each computers monitor plays a factor in the actual representation of colors viewed by the customer. The monitor will depict the color differently from the actual physical hair sample the manufacturer used as the source of the swatch. Please keep this in mind when purchasing wigs online from our store and other retailers.
Q: Why Does My Human Hair Wig Not Look Like the Style in the Picture?
A: The best feature of a human hair wig is that it can be styled and restyled. The styling possiblities are limited only by your imagination! You can treat your human hair wig similar to your own hair.
Human hair wigs however may need to be styled once removed from their original packaging and after washing. This is because being human hair, like your own hair, the style may relax and/or reshape due to being in the same position in the package prior to being purchased. As with many beauty product ads, the images are professionally photographed in an effort to showcase the wig in one of its best possible styles.
So you may ask "why should I buy a human hair wig instead of a synthetic wig if the style is not retained between washings or upon my receipt"? Human hair wigs are desirable because they look, feel and move like real hair. Also, the strands of the human hair last longer than the fibers of its synthetic counterpart. As mentioned earlier they can be cut, styled, permed and color treated in numerous ways based on your own likes and imagination.
To style your human hair wig simply use most routine styling tools such as a wig stand, curling or crimping irons on moderate heat, rollers, combs, brushes, styling gel and sprays, clips and clamps, nets etc. If you are unfamiliar with styling your own hair, a beautician will be happy to assist. Especially if you need to have the wig cut and shaped to your own face. Remember, human hair wigs won't grow back; so a little trimming at a time goes a long way!
Q: Why Does My Wig Shed Hair?
A: When your wig arrives and is removed from the packaging, it may shed hair. This is mostly due to loose hairs that remain after the manufacturing process that are not attached to the cap. Simply give your item a gentle finger comb and shake out any loose hairs that may remain to dislodge them.
Customer Support and Returns
Customer Support and Returns
Contact Us
Do you have any questions or need help with your order? Visit our Customer Care page for to contact us. We are here to help.
Need to return your order. No problem. You can Request a Return within 30 days of delivery.
This item is being described as accurately as possible and with the utmost conscientiousness on our part. We use information obtained from the manufacturer. Please feel free to ask questions prior to purchase.


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Sometimes all it takes is a simple email. That email hits all the right buttons and it clicks. That's what happened when I got an email from Lisa Nieschlag a little while back. Lisa is the cookbook author for the Anni Kocht series and she is currently working on her third book. For both the previous books she teamed up with Julia Cawley who photographed the recipes. In Lisa's email to me she said that this time they wanted to work with someone who would style the dishes with them.
I was excited about this project. Usually I am booked as a photographer first and then as a stylist. It's a lucky combination as the clients seem to like having someone who can switch the roles easily and take both perspectives into consideration while working on their projects. If I had to describe myself, I would say I am a photographer first then a food stylist. Although, I will admit that I sometimes enjoy the styling part a bit more. So being booked exclusively as a food stylist was going to be a lot of fun.
I prepared many things in advance, working with Lisa to find the right feel and look for the recipes in her third book. I created a style sheet for each of the recipes and organized my props accordingly. Through all our email correspondence and telephone chats with each other I felt confident that we were going to work extremely well with each other.
Walking into Lisa's home I was greeted with smiles and hugs, and we hit it off instantly. The location was Lisa's lovely 1960's house in Münster, which she and her husband had completely renovated into a light and airy home with lots of large windows allowing plenty of light to filter through. Crisp whites, warm browns and a lovely mix of modern meets country were the dominant colors and styles. It was the perfect, warm and cosy location to get our creative juices flowing.
I unpacked my props, got a quick overview of the props Lisa had organized and talked a few things over with Julia. Julia was so open and friendly. She pulled me in with her smile and her uncomplicated attitude.
Lisa and I prepped and cooked the recipes in the kitchen then I switched over to Julia, discussing the angle, idea and concept. We harmonized brilliantly.
The recipes in the cookbook are fun, easy and make use of lots of fresh, high quality products. Colorful vegetables and fruit were spread out all all across the kitchen counters, which was the hub of our weekend. It was also the place where we caught up on each other and listened to stories.
I was amazed at how efficient and productive we were on the first day, finishing up more than the recipes planned for the day. The next day we had a few adorable models to style and shoot, while Lisa was kept busy in the kitchen preparing more food for us to shoot ….
... and the best part of a food photo shoot is always the taste testing.
Lisa, Julia and I are working on our next project together and I look forward to working with them again. More to come soon.
Hope you enjoyed a little peek behind the scenes. Next week I am celebrating a big party here on WFLH, so make sure you come wearing your best party clothes - I will have cake for you!
Have a great week!
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Founded in 1880 by Honoré Fillioux, the company is now run by his great-grandson Pascal J. Fillioux. The vineyards lie in the heart of the Grande Champagne in the 'golden triangle': Verrières, Angeac-Champagne and Juillac-le-Coq. It is well known, this area yields the most delicate and finest Cognacs, and requires long oak barrel ageing to achieve maturity: the ageing is the key. Nothing will be done without Pascal's full control, from wines to labels and from soil to the bottle. It's a one-man-show. The men in the Fillioux dynasty have each borne a great love to their region and their soil. They have, from generation to generation, been blessed with an exceptional 'nose': that one, unique, talent that sets apart those who love greatness and those who are actually able to create it. The House of Jean Fillioux belongs to a select group of traditional family estates who have successfully defended their upper-quality niche over several decades by producing consistently authentic Cognacs that rest on century-old traditions, patience and love to become the masterpieces true connoisseurs appreciate.
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We've compared all ten flights that go to or via Reykjavik every week, to find the best deal for you. British Airways usually has the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Reykjavik, so keep an eye out for them in your search results. If they're not the cheapest option, try searching by month to compare costs throughout the week.
We scan thousands of airfares from hundreds of airlines across the globe. We've found that one airlines operate the 1385 km flight from Edinburgh to Reykjavik. Flights during peak season tend to be the most expensive – so if you want to go during that time, it's best to book early. Or you could try to get a last-minute flight deal.
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Lauriston Road Jewish Cemetery (Grove Rd) , London, 1. England, UK
Notes: Lauriston Jewish Cemetery: Opened in 1788 and closed 1886, it originally belonged to the Hambro Synagogue. Further information can be found under 'Narratives' (Main Menu). General views of the cemetery can be found here Further information can be found under Cemetery Histories Status: Headstone photos: COMPLETE. Over 150 photos. Visiting arrangements: contact the United Synagogue for more information.


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Dodgers start Randy Wolf, LHP (2-1, 4.00) vs. Tony Armas, RHP (0-1, 13.50)
Dodgers: 11-5 (1st place NL West, 1.5 GA, W1)
Pirates: 6-8 (T-4th place NL Central, 2.5 GB, L2)
From Dodgers.com, the scouting report on the starters:
Dodgers: Wolf overcame the long pregame ceremonies on Jackie Robinson Day to strike out seven in six innings against the Padres. Wolf's curveball was especially effective. Although he allowed three runs, one on a Jose Cruz Jr. homer, he walked only one. He is 3-1 lifetime against the Pirates.Pirates: Pittsburgh can only hope that Armas' next outing after a 13-day layoff because of weather postponements doesn't resemble his first outing of the season. Pitching in a February-like chill on April 6 at Cincinnati, he never could command the strikezone. In four innings, he walked five and gave up eight hits and six runs on 89 pitches. Only 48 of those were strikes. Armas, the only veteran in the Pirates rotation, can't pitch like that and win in the big leagues.
- The Dodgers return from "squeeze week", the only week of the season in which they are forced to play two separate two-game midweek series, with a very impressive 3-1 record against divisional opponents, no less (Dodgers are now 7-3 on the road; last year they were the only team to make the playoffs with a losing road record). Throw in the fact that we basically phoned it in on Wednesday's game vs. the Rockies (three substitutes started in a weak batting order), and the Dodgers aren't looking too bad. The good news is, all the veterans except Nomar Garciaparra and recently returned Rafael Furcal have taken a day of rest. Let's see how the team fares back in the friendly confines of Chavez Ravine (4-2 home record this year), with a rainy weekend series vs. Pittsburgh, a day of rest Monday, and then a three-game showdown with the hated Giants.
- Tonight is Jason Schmidt T-Shirt night. I hope these aren't shirts that, based on news they're probably not telling us from his MRI (Schmidt is currently on the 15-day disabled list), would otherwise end up on the clearance rack at T J Maxx.
UPDATE, 5.32p
Rain? What rain? Game's still on, according to Inside the Dodgers. The lineup:
Furcal, SS
Pierre, CF
Garciaparra, 1B
Kent, 2B
Gonzalez, LF
Martin, C
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Nokia Lumia 820 and 920 Windows Phone 8 renders leaked?
The Lumia 920. Form factor too small for PureView?
Renders of both the Lumia 820 and Lumia 920 have been leaked by EvLeaks. If these images are accurate, then we can at least expect what's about to be announced by Nokia.
Samsung has already unveiled its ATIV S Apollo Windows Phone, we've yet to see anything official from HTC or other OEMs, and there seems to be more interest in what the Finnish manufacturer can come up with to top its already established Lumia line of Windows Phone 7.5 devices.
According to the tweet, the Lumia 920 (see above) sports a sizeable 4.5" display with PureView technology. This could well be the device we believe to have recorded the short Nokia film. Then again, while it looks like a Lumia 800/900 (certainly not a bad thing), we can't help but wonder if the camera on the rear of the device is too small for the PureView technology? It almost looks too much like a Lumia 900.
The Lumia 820 in its apparent glossy glory
The Lumia 820 (see above) is the mid-range Windows Phone, packing a 4.3" display (everything's gone large!) but no PureView technology, according to the accompanied tweet. This device may look familiar and rightly so as we've previously covered the above design being leaked. It was only yesterday that we last looked at apparent Nokia "Arrow" images.
We'll be finding out more at Nokia's event next week, which Windows Phone Central will be attending. Because we're still unsure as to what we should be expecting, it's starting to become rather exciting - especially since Nokia welcomed back Samsung to Windows Phone but noted that their presentation was just a warm up for something larger.
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So there you have it folks, what do you make of the renders? Sound off in the comments with your thoughts.
Source: @evleaks - Lumia 920 / Lumia 820; Thanks, everyone, for the tips!
Rich Edmonds was formerly a Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He's been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.


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- Damascus Document
- This Zadokite document accorded the symbol CD was discovered in the Cairo geniza by S. Schechter in 1896, and is dated in the 10th cent. CE. It is now known to be related to the Dead Sea scrolls. In two columns, it regulates Sabbath observances more strictly than the Pharisees. On that day it is forbidden even to lend something to a friend. The document appears to emanate from a renewal movement within Essenism [[➝ Essenes]] which has parted from the main body, and is inspired by a vision of the 'new covenant' (Jer. 24:7). In the 2nd cent. BCE the group 'in the land of Damascus' reacted against tendencies within Judaism friendly to Hellenization.
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From Hollywood to our nation's capitol, the concept of the hero is more pervasive than ever in 2009. But in a time when donning the cape is so en vogue, Florida's Solillaquists of Sound go the next step with their most personal work yet. The second in a trilogy of conceptually-linked albums, No More Heroes sheds the overtly cerebral approach that marked their debut As If We Existed in exchange for a more aggressive, in-your-face sound that is driven by the synth-heavy beats of MPC mastermind DiViNCi and the urgent vocals of Swamburger, Alexandrah, and Tonya Combs.
The past few years have seen the quartet blossom as they toured the world with the likes of Sage Francis, KRS-One, Bad Brains, Ozomatli, El-P and Michael Franti & Spearhead, who they also backed on the Election Year anthem "The Obama Song." Their unparalleled live shows have won SoS a rabid grassroots following of devoted fans inspired by their eclectic musical aesthetic and unique approach to songwriting.
With a musical canvas fusing elements of hip hop, dubstep, prog-rock, afrobeat, folk music, and epic movie scores, the sound of No More Heroes is a blistering collage that never loses its identity, maintaining an underlying unified sound. The kid gloves are off; the record is primal, energetic, and as passionate as ever, a collection of songs representing a group at the apex of their collective virtuosity.
No More Heroes Tracklisting:
1. Marvel 2. Harriet Tubman pt. 2 3. New Sheriff in Town 4. Gotham City Chase Scene 5. Look 6. Popcorn 7. The Curse 8. Dolla Dolla 9. The Roots of Kinte 10. Fittin' In 11. Death of The Muse 12. 4 People 13. Heroes 14. Solillaquy (The 4-Telling) 15. Bulletproof 16. No More Heroes (the illusion of silence)


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KISS-FM Beaches Boscobel Broadcast – Day 3 [SPONSORED]
Although we didn't bring any kids on the trip, it was pretty obvious that Beaches Boscobel Resort and Golf Club is a great place for kids.
As we were heading down to breakfast this morning, we walked by the Sesame Street character breakfast. The kids inside were having a blast, dancing with Elmo and hugging Cookie Monster. The little ones were bouncing around, elated to sit down for a meal with their favorite characters. There are various shows and activities to do throughout the day with Sesame Street, like finding the letter of the day with Grover, exercising with Elmo and looking for rubber duckies with Ernie.
There's stuff for the big kids too, though. There's Pirate Island, with waterslides of all sizes and speeds. The resort has all the cool watercrafts, too, like the hydrobikes and the banana boat.. And when there's a little "liquid sunshine," kids can head inside to the XBOX 360 Game Garage and play video games.
And parents, if you need a little together time, you can send the little ones off to Kids Camp, where they'll have a blast while you relax and have a fruity drink at the swim-up bar.
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INTERPOL recently joined forces with Frontex, the European Union agency for external border security, to hold a joint operation in Italy to detect fraudulent travel documents at the country's busiest airports.
The aim of Frontex's Operation Hammer was to prevent criminals using stolen or lost travel documents from entering the European Union, and to dismantle criminal networks that use the fraudulent documents.
From 2 to 5 November, INTERPOL assisted Frontex with the operation to check the travel documents used by passengers travelling through the Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa International Airports.
The operation, which also took place in other EU countries between 26 October and 15 November, targeted people smuggling and trafficking networks that provide lost or stolen travel documents to illegal immigrants or individuals involved in organized crime.
INTERPOL's Stolen and Lost Travel Documents (SLTD) database was the main tool used during the operation. It holds information on some 30 million travel documents reported as lost or stolen by 161 countries and enables immigration and border control officers to ascertain the validity of a suspect travel document in seconds.
Italy was selected as the location for INTERPOL's involvement in the operation in order to extend access for border police to INTERPOL's secure global police communications network (known as I-24/7), which in turn allows officers to connect directly to the SLTD database. This enhanced infrastructure will provide long-term benefits for the country in terms of improved operational capacity.
Nearly 8,000 passengers were checked through the database during the four-day operation in Italy. The inspections resulted in three positive hits, including a British passport that had been reported stolen and was being used by an alleged illegal immigrant trying to board a plane from Rome to Toronto, Canada. This positive match was possible only by using INTERPOL's SLTD database as the passport originated from a country outside the Schengen zone. Following the necessary procedures, the individual was arrested and placed in custody by the Italian immigration office.
The operation followed awareness-raising workshops for Italian border authorities on INTERPOL's Stolen and Lost Travel Documents database and how to detect fraudulent travel documents.
Actively participating in the operation were the Trafficking in Human Beings Sub-Directorate and Database Management Branch at the INTERPOL General Secretariat, along with the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Rome.


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Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Overwhelming Email from the Globe!
I so wanted to reply to each and every comment because first off, you took the time to write and I appreciate it. And secondly, there were some really wonderful, humorous comments in there. However, I can't even keep up reading all the comments, let alone replying to them. I've had over 1000 comments on this auction. They're literally filling my box faster than I can read them (and I'm a speedy reader!) What this means is - there are a whole lot of people out there who can relate to the trials and tribulations and joys of motherhood! We're not alone! In fact, there are so many of us, we may be able to take over the world if we play our cards right. ;)
A couple people suggested I post some of the comments on here and I think it's a wonderful idea! Give me a couple days *read a year and a half* to compile a list and check back for them. In case you're interested, I've had visits from the following countries...
Hong Kong
New Zealand
Czech. Republic
Saudi Arabia
Republic of Korea
Serbia & Montenegro
Virgin Islands
Puerto Rico
Costa Rica
Sri Lanka
South Africa
Russian Federation
United Arab Emirates
Whew! It's like I'm an announcer for the Olympics!
About a million people have asked me how to subscribe to my blog. I have NO idea! I'm completely computer stupid. If anyone has a clue, I'd be much obliged if you could clue me in.
So many of you have made wonderful comments on my blog as well. I'm trying to put them all on here. I want to return the favors and visit your blogs and websites too. I'm a little inundated right now, but will make every effort to do so in the next couple weeks.
I took my daughter to the doctor this morning and was all prepared to come home and post about my visit to the doctor when I logged on to a billion pieces of mail. (Notice the numbers keep climbing?) :D Anyway, that one will have to wait.
Thank you again to everyone who has read, commented, and passed this on to friends!
149 comments:
- Dan said...
digg.com can do wonders.
- August 22, 2007 at 12:14 AM
- Is it sync'd yet? said...
that baby laughing about made me piss my pants.
--> Sites bringing you all the hits.
If it hangs at the top of either of these long fark.com will pick it up and you can expect anouther wave.
. - August 22, 2007 at 12:16 AM
- Jen said...
I posted a link to your blog on my blog too. Your writing cracks me up. Can't wait to read some of your previous posts! We may start having capacity issues on blogspot because of you! Seriously as I was blogging tonight I realized it's much slower and I've been having to refresh and retry alot. I think your blog is creating a traffic jam! You'll have that book deal before you know it!
- August 22, 2007 at 12:27 AM
A message board had a link to your eBay posting which lead me here. I'm going to have to be careful or I'll be reading here rather than doing work. :)
- August 22, 2007 at 12:31 AM
- Erik said...
Daniel hit the nail on the head.
And I'm about to bid on your item, you deserve the money after that hilarious story - August 22, 2007 at 12:31 AM
ha saw the ebay auction, you may care to note that the visitors are coming from a site called Digg.
- August 22, 2007 at 12:31 AM
I saw a link to your ebay auction and thought your description was downright hilarious. I can somewhat relate - I have four kids (14,10,8,6)....although I no longer have to bring them shopping with me because I can go when they are in school or my oldest can now stay home with them.
I then saw your link to your blog - and I got sidetracked here for HOURS this afternoon. I just love reading your entries - you have such a way with words - and your sense of humour - well I can just tell that I would really like you if I knew you IRL.
I have subscribed (not sure if that is the right term)...but I Have added to my list of blogs I read on my blog.
BTW - I can't believe that list of countries for your visitors!!!! You get around LOL!
Jill - August 22, 2007 at 12:40 AM
About how to subscribe to your blog, they probably need a RSS reader of some sort (Google Reader - google.com/reader - is a good online one).
Then they click "Add feed" (or something like that) and enter the url of your RSS feed, which is
http://mom2my6pack.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default - August 22, 2007 at 12:48 AM
I just read your eBay auction description via a student-run blog for my university here in HI (www.fortstreetpulse.com).
I think that was absolutely the hardest I've laughed all day, and brought back memories of grocery shopping lectures I got from my own mom. - August 22, 2007 at 12:53 AM
I just have to say, i read your story on eBay, and I laughed hysterically! I've been a writer my whole life, and I've learned that for most people, it either comes naturally or not, and for you it does. I'm begging you to continue with you stories, fictional or narrative. Talent like yours shouldn't go to waste! I hope someday i can read some more about you and your comical clan. good luck, and congratulations on the success of your story.
-Darby Wilson - August 22, 2007 at 12:57 AM
I found your ebay ad through a link in a forum, then followed the clues to your blog.
You make my zoo of a household sound so normal. I love it!
After reading your blog I have come to realise that the mess and disasters are apart of this never ending, thankless job and it made me feel so much better (Although it could have been my happy pills kicking in for the day).
Gold Coast, Australia - August 22, 2007 at 1:13 AM
- Faye said...
Hello, I found your blog through your eBay auction. You're very charming and seem to be very practical!
Usually when I see someone with six kids, I think to myself "oh boy, you should have given up after 2 or 3!" But I certainly can not be the judge of anyone. Especially me, who has sworn off ever having children at the age of 11 ten years ago! Good luck, I hope this blog will bring you many more successes. - August 22, 2007 at 1:19 AM
- Virgin Man said...
Hi there,
I like large family. But I NEVER see any girl entertain the idea of having more than 2 kids. If it's up to you, how many kids do you want to have? - August 22, 2007 at 1:24 AM
- Munchkin Madness said...
oh you are one funny woman
- August 22, 2007 at 1:27 AM
- Kim said...
I found your blog through your ebay listing. Your posts had my family in stitches all evening. Thanks for the laughs!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:39 AM
Being a 19 year old semi-not-so-really adult, i find your blog hilarious! Earlier today I sat here reading every single post (quite like a stalker) and could not keep myself from laughing hysterically. Thank you for the entertainment and I hope to see more of the same for however long you keep updating!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:43 AM
- Peggy said...
I grew up with 5 siblings, but I love your blog because you find humor in all of the crazy family antics. As a Mom of young children, I appreciate your willingness to admit your lack of control over your 6 pack. I have only 2, and I'm out numbered already! I'm rooting for you, & thanks for the good cheer! -Peggy
- August 22, 2007 at 1:45 AM
- Vikki said...
so you're the reason blogger is slow!
I'm new at blogging and having enough trouble as it is, give a girl a break :)
I hope some rich old sod who was mean to his mother growing up, but didn't get a chance to make it up to her decides to bless you and bids a thousand - August 22, 2007 at 1:51 AM
Oh man! I just had abdominal surgery- please do not make me laugh that hard!! You have no idea the pain you just caused me lady! Oh ya you do, after 6 kids, I think you know pain as well as I do :)
Keep writing! We are loving it!! - August 22, 2007 at 1:55 AM
- Gunja Farishta said...
I am from Pakistan.
I came across your blog via the ebay listing via Reddit. Your blog cracks me up.
My brother and I used to do some mad things like locking our servants (Yes, in Pakistan domestic help is cheap and almost everyone who can afford it has maids and drivers-so I guess my mother had some help with the house and cleaning up etc.) in their rooms in the far side of the house for hours. As for using our crayons to draw on walls. My mother eventually got so tired that she allowed us to draw on walls ONLY if it was in our own room. Our room was filled with huge drawings of Ninja Turtles, Transformers and Thundercats. I got potty trained after ages, and I often shat whenever I felt like and would be comfortable roaming around with turds in my underwear. Until the smell gave me away or something. I used to be wary of dogs when I was carrying my turds in my underwear because they had this bad habit of smelling it out quickly and poke their noses in my butts. Once I got lost in a huge clothes boutique and was discovered in the middle of a clothing display where beautiful designer dresses were hanging taking a dump and smearing it over clothes in the process. Yes, my mother had to pay for all the expensive clothes as well as suffer the embarrassment of not having a potty trained 7 year old.
I just read all this again. Am I obsessed with human excrement? Oh well!
Anyway, since my mother is completely computer illiterate. I am going to make her read this and then get her to tell me stories of our childhood and maybe start posting them on a blog.
Your blog is very humorous and you have a talent which should not be wasted. Surely, if thousands of people can read and enjoy this, you can't go wrong.
Good luck with everything! - August 22, 2007 at 1:55 AM
Thank you so much for the laugh. I truly enjoyed your ebay listing story and your blog is pure genius!!!!
it seems like you're becoming the next internet phenom.....can i have your autograph? :) - August 22, 2007 at 2:22 AM
Add Kenya to your list.
Via digg! - August 22, 2007 at 2:45 AM
Your ebay auction was quite possibly one of the most hilarious finds I've ever found while surfing digg.com.
Well worth reading the novel of a description on ebay. And the 2 1/2 hours I've spent reading all of your blog posts thus far.
I swear only 2 hours ago you only had 31 bids, and now 41. 79.88 for a plain ol' pack of Pokemon cards, I'm sure it is well deserved.
p.s I never read blogs, but I now have you bookmarked. Guess I better start. - August 22, 2007 at 3:05 AM
I am a mum of 4 from Australia, just got the link for your blog today from ebay and I gotta say you are one HILARIOUS woman! Thanks for the entertainment and laugh right when I need it most :)
- August 22, 2007 at 3:10 AM
- Blas said...
Hi!! I saw your ebay pokeman auction and found it hilarious! Good luck!
- August 22, 2007 at 3:12 AM
Thing is, most people from Digg and Reddit disappear after about a day or two, it'll slow down and stop. Diggers are notoriously lazy about reading things, but the Pokemon story is killing, at least you're making a good profit on them. The internet is weird. Hmm, back to Final Fantasy.
- August 22, 2007 at 3:20 AM
it seems as if your kid's pokemon antics has led to your internet fame! congratulations!
- August 22, 2007 at 3:39 AM
hi~ i came here throuhg my friend who sent me a link to your ebay story! and i loved it! just wanted to leave you a comment, though from what i've read you've got plenty to deal with!
- August 22, 2007 at 3:52 AM
Add Guatemala to your list! I´m very impressed with your writing. Like everyone else, I came across a link to your ebay auction and loved it so much I am now subscribing to your blog!
I have just two kids (20 months and 3 months) and that is hard enough in the grocery store (think breaking glass dishes, torn packets of soap, etc.) and I have to say, it´s amazing you aren´t insane! :D
Good luck with your massive influx of readers, hopefully some will stick around, and when things settle down, pop on over to my blog and say hi. - August 22, 2007 at 4:03 AM
I've subscribed to your blog :)
You should check out http://miscmum.com - you'd enjoy that blog. - August 22, 2007 at 4:22 AM
- Zul said...
Psst... You didn't add Singapore. :P
- August 22, 2007 at 5:07 AM
Now you can add Sweden to the list as well!
Your blogg is now going to be visited by at least one person from Sweden. EVERY day! - August 22, 2007 at 5:24 AM
Oh my gods-- your writing had me (and my husband) in stitches when I read every single entry tonight. I came across your blog from your ebay auction which was posted on Reddit. Please, please, please keep writing! I have you bookmarked :-D
- August 22, 2007 at 5:28 AM
- none said...
hi, im just contributing to your overwhelming blog hits!
your ebay story was funny as hell! - August 22, 2007 at 5:29 AM
Your eBay text and blog entries are fantastic! You should really consider writing a book - it is going to be a great read.
young father of 2 1/4 yr. old boy
P.S. Add Russia to your list of countries ;) - August 22, 2007 at 5:30 AM
RSS reader's the thing, yes. I use bloglines.com to follow about 150 blogs (yes, 151 now)
Glad I'm not on Blogger anymore, though :D
cheers and kudos, from Iceland - August 22, 2007 at 5:30 AM
- Henri said...
I'm form Estonia so you can add another country to your list :P
It's good to see you have maintained your positive attitude when under such stress of having a lot of kids :)
Best of luck and happyness and good things to you. - August 22, 2007 at 6:04 AM
- Suzanne A. Wells said...
Hey, go to feedblitz.com - it is a subscription service and you just add a code to your blog. It puts a little SUBSCRIBE ME box on your blog and then "taa - daa" you have a mailing list.
So, how do I get an ad put up on your blog? Give me a shout when you get your life back.
Enjoy the day chasing the kids. - August 22, 2007 at 6:37 AM
All I can say is THANK YOU for the laughs! I can't tell you how many blogs/websites I come across a day, where it starts out interesting, and just slowly dies out, and I give up trying to read them. :) Your blog, on the other hand...well, I sat down and just finished reading it! (...maybe the tiniest bit stalker-like, but I'm unashamed! :) )
I've never had the "big family" experience. Our family is comprised of just the 4 of us: Mom, Dad, Me (16) and my brother (14) so it's relatively quiet now in our home now that we're somewhat grown-up :).Reading your blog has allowed me to get a feel for the big-family-life and all the trials and tribulations associated with it! :) I remember when he (because obviously I never did anything wrong...*coughcough*) would just do things, just for the satisfaction of making our poor mother pull her hair out in frustration. And that was just the 2 of us! Seriously, you get points at life for all the work you do! WELL DONE! Keep up the good work with your kids, and keep on blogging! I'll be reading, for sure!
Phoenix, AZ - August 22, 2007 at 6:42 AM
- Carla Rolfe said...
Your listing on ebay had me smiling all the way through. I'm a mother of 7 and like you, detest cream of ketchup soup almost as much as I hate grocery shopping and the well-meant (if half-stunned) questions of "are they all yours!?". What moves people to ask that is beyond me.
Great ebay posting :-) - August 22, 2007 at 7:13 AM
This is an amazing story! As a home schooling Mom of three who occasionally sells things on eBay, I CRACKED up at this.
What a hoot, I have linked to ya and added you to my reader girl.
So my question is, how are you going to top this?
www.homeschool-diva.com - August 22, 2007 at 7:28 AM
- Cherlyn said...
Like I said on my eBay post to you:
You rock, chica. Hats off for keeping your wits about you and your sense of humor well-polished. - August 22, 2007 at 7:28 AM
- AdventurerMom said...
that story you included with your blog was awesome...my mom has so many problems taking me to the store, and there's just the one of me...
youngest blogger on blogspot (with a little help from my mom) - August 22, 2007 at 8:02 AM
- GIL said...
Hi !!! I just want to say hello from Mexico, I saw your ebay auction, via Digg.com and I love It, i laugh a lot with it and now im reading your blog and i love it, its very cool and funny, its on my favorite list, I hope you continue to update you blog, congrats
Gil. - August 22, 2007 at 8:03 AM
hi there! My name is Christine and I just wanted to say hello, that i too found you via your pokemon auction and I wanted to say how funny it was to read what you wrote because I too am a mom of (currently) 6 kiddos...but with #7 on the way anyday now :)
Matter of fact, I noticed the name of your blog and up until 6 weeks ago, my blog was called mama2a6pack!! (It's a live journal, but now because of our lucky number 7 has been renamed to army_of_9 !!)
My kids have snuck many things past me before...never those cards although I would never put it past them! *LOL* Thanks again for the interesting read and pop by my livejournal if you ever have spare time *LOL* ;D
Oh my kids are almost 13,9,7,5,3,1 and baby due in 5 weeks! - August 22, 2007 at 8:06 AM
Loving your blog and if you decide to get rid of your son's Stitch costume I have a sone who is just longing for one. I would love to buy it from you. Email me at jajmcarter @ cox dot net
- August 22, 2007 at 8:06 AM
- Unknown said...
i think you're like a rockstar are something. but seriously, all they all yours? ;)
you go, girl! - August 22, 2007 at 8:07 AM
- Juan "prcrash" Negron said...
Another reader here in Puerto Rico. I have three and I thought I had a handfull. The only difference is, I do most of the stuff around the house for my wife - I think 50/50 sounds about right. Anyway, I loved the story on the ebay auction. I'm sending this to my wife to read. Good luck!
- August 22, 2007 at 8:08 AM
- Unknown said...
Oh my....you are living my life...just 1 more kid than me! I totally understand and can relate to your life and have a few friends who can as well...I am in a playgroup with 5 moms, 3 of us have 5 kids each! Can you say looney bin?
- August 22, 2007 at 8:25 AM
- jayedee said...
oh girl! thank you for this blog and thank you for your ebay posting!
i have 12 kids (yes i said 12) and i know from experience, some days if you don't laugh.....you cry (or go quietly insane!)
your humor and style has blessed me today! - August 22, 2007 at 8:46 AM
- Christine said...
welcome to the big wide world of blogging! it is a fun, fulfilling, and there is a great community of people out there. you make a great addition to my daily blog reading!
- August 22, 2007 at 8:49 AM
- Amy said...
my sister emailed your ebay link to me. love it!
I'm gonna put a link to it on my blog:
As if you need more readers :o) - August 22, 2007 at 8:58 AM
You can add South Africa to your list - because I am sure half of our 46mil population is laughing their heads of right now.
I'm a new mother... so this scares me a little!
All of the best, and God bless you!
PS. Try selling these to magazines, I don't know which ones you get in the states, but try the mommy ones. - August 22, 2007 at 9:02 AM
- AJ said...
Love your Ebay auction, I'm sure I'll love your blog too!
- A new reader :) - August 22, 2007 at 9:03 AM
- Olivier Butler said...
@Daniel - No, Reddit.com does wonders! Just thought that needed to be said...
Congratulations with the blog taking off, you have such a great sense of humor, I hope you don't loose it :D - August 22, 2007 at 9:05 AM
Add South Africa to your list - I'm sure most of the computer literate people of our 46mil population are laughing their heads off right now.
Try selling your stories to a mommy magazine - don't know which ones you have in the states, but send it to the editor, may be they'll publish!
Good luck, and keep writing! - August 22, 2007 at 9:15 AM
- Melanie said...
Hey there! The one mothers board I frequent had a post about your eBay listing. I sat here and laughed way too much. So I found you through there!
Soon as you stop causing too much blogger traffic I'll be posting my own blog about you, linking you!!
I completely feel for you. I have my own brood of 4 and to get the "are they all yours" question. I have a BJ @ 13, HAM @ 10, Jay @ 2, Aby @ 1.... So yeah I get all the odd questions to... Since I just went shopping with all of them last week I know exactly how you feel!! (Ok almost exactly since you have 2 more then I!!) Good luck with your auction! - August 22, 2007 at 9:18 AM
You are absolutely hilarious! What a gifted writer you are! I loved the description you gave for your Ebay auction. I'm watching to see how high the price rises. Way to go!! I'd give you a cut of my earnings if you'd write my descriptions (VBG). I have 7 children so I can completely relate to the family comedy LOL
Have as great a day as you made mine! - August 22, 2007 at 9:18 AM
Hilarious!! As a momma to 8 (13, 11, 9, 7, 4, 2 & 10m twins)I CAN RELATE!! Took my brood to Wally-world last Friday. OY!!
Congratulations on your "15 minutes of fame" - give or take a few! LOL
- COMamabear (http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/COMamabear) - August 22, 2007 at 9:20 AM
- Unknown said...
Haha, I must say your blog is AMAZING. I'm glad I've never caused my mom quite as much trouble. To subscribe to your blog, you have a link that is below the "Older Posts" link. It says "Subscribe to Posts (Atom)". I'm definitely subscribing now.
- August 22, 2007 at 9:21 AM
My brother emailed me a link to your poke man cards,your shopping trip reminded him of me. I have 7 kids 13-3, 5 boys & 2 girls. I got a kick out of it and shared it. Big families are comical at times..
- August 22, 2007 at 9:24 AM
I was one of the earlier bidders--I just had to bid when a friend e-mailed me the link. All I wanted to do was bump your price up a little bit, and then I was high bidder. I had no idea what I was going to do with fifteen dollars worth of Pokemon cards! Then I got outbid. Somebody must really want those cards--it's over a hundred now!
I rarely laugh out loud, but your listing had me nearly rolling on the floor. Those are six lucky kids, to have such a smart and witty mama. - August 22, 2007 at 9:25 AM
Another Aussie, who came here via your eBay auction, which came via a link on a large craft message board.
Time for you to get that child-wrangling book started! You had me in fits of laughter, and I've only got two to contend with! I've sent the link to a few other people I know will enjoy it.
Thanks for brightening my day.
Judie - August 22, 2007 at 9:28 AM
- Alex Ribeiro said...
Hi, please, puts Brazil to your list!
Hugs to six! God Bless! - August 22, 2007 at 11:09 AM
Toooooo Funny. Thanks for the laugh, it's always nice to start the day with a giggle.
- August 22, 2007 at 11:20 AM
- Steph said...
At the bottom of your blog it says: Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). They just need to click on that and then add it to their google reader.
- August 22, 2007 at 11:27 AM
- Crazymamaof6 said...
i live that shopping trip often too! never with bonus Pokemon cards though i am just stupid enough to buy them on purpose!imagine hundreds of Pokemon cards scattered through my house, you are my hero! how fun it must be to be so popular for telling the real truth about having 6 kids. i am semi popular but nothing like this! you rock!
- August 22, 2007 at 11:33 AM
Found your story on digg.com - one of the best diggs I've read in a long time. Whoever said that you need to continue writing in some form or fashion, was, in fact, correct. You seem to have a great grasp on both sentence structure as well as word placement - a rarity in the world today.
Keep writing, so we can keep reading!
Orion - Denver, CO - August 22, 2007 at 11:33 AM
You are a riot! I wish I was half as good and funny a writer! As it is, I'm barely able to get pants on most days and I only have two kids! LOL I can't wait to come back and read more.
- August 22, 2007 at 11:34 AM
brilliant, i love it!!
- August 22, 2007 at 11:42 AM
- emily said...
Came here via eBay, which had been linked from a forum for gentle Christian mothers (which I am not, but aspire to be).
Oh, and I subscribe through Bloglines. - August 22, 2007 at 11:43 AM
Love it!! I only have three and I feel like that.
- August 22, 2007 at 11:48 AM
- April said...
Now you have a comment from the country of St. Lucia. I loved your ebay auction and the archives of your blog that I have read have been really funny. Thanks for the smile :-) ~April - mom to 2
- August 22, 2007 at 11:52 AM
Dawn, congratulations on your Ebay auction and your newfound "fame" :)
I've just written about you on my blog, as a great example of how to sell... and what's so amazing, I don't think you realized just how good a job you did! I'm sure you do now!
Paul Hancox | InfluenceMagic.com
P.S: My goodness, somebody hire her, quick! - August 22, 2007 at 11:58 AM
- Amanda said...
I am still in the process of baking my first baby, but your e-bay listing was forwarded to me by a good friend. I couldn't help but share it with my mother. She only has the two of us, my sister and myself, but we where prone to sneeking things into the cart well through our highschool years. Mother got her revenge- a summer time knee surgery while I was in college left me to do all of the grocery shopping and cooking for a few months!
Thank you for the laughs!
Amanda - August 22, 2007 at 12:08 PM
- ♛Qu€€n♛J€§§¡¢a♛™ said...
Your E-Bay auction won my heart, and made me laugh. The entire time, I was nodding my head and laughing because I know exactly what you're going through. And I only have half the brood. "Wow, you have THREE GIRLS?" Yes, they're all in pink. "HA HA I bet you wished you had bought stock in Tampax!" Um, no, I don't. "Awwww your poor husband, outnumbered!" Well, yeah, but he's not poor, he's in heaven with three princesses. "So are ya gonna try for that boy? Or are you finally done?" What boy? Oh, you mean the boy you think I wanted instead of the beautiful girl children that I have now. No, we're not crazy. We wanted 3 children, we have 3 children.
Anyway, you're awesome. And I hope you don't mind, but I linked your blog in my own. If you'd like me to take it down, just let me know! - August 22, 2007 at 12:09 PM
- Daniel said...
People can subscribe to your blog by using an RSS feed reader. Google.com/reader is a common RSS feed reader.
All they have to do to subscribe to to put the URL of your blog (http://mom2my6pack.blogspot.com/) into the feed reader.
They'll have to know how to find the 'subscribe' section of their feed reader. - August 22, 2007 at 12:13 PM
- Corin said...
I'm another here from your ebay link, which a friend sent me. With 4 children 5 and under I TOTALLY understand the grocery store adventures! LOL Thanks for the laugh! (oh come on, you know you'd laugh if it had happened to someone other than you ;))
- August 22, 2007 at 12:14 PM
- Dee said...
Like most others, I found your blog from your eBay auction, which I found through a link on a message board. :)
Mom of 7, pregnant with #8, so I know where you're coming from. LOL! I, too, love the "are they all yours". *snort*
Anyway, your grocery day made me say an extra prayer of thanks for a responsible 16 year old son with whom I leave the children with to go grocery shopping. In fact, a trip to BJ's with no kids is like date night for my husband and I. How sad.... but you take what you can get, huh? :) God bless. - August 22, 2007 at 12:15 PM
- Half-a-dozen or the other said...
HI Dawn! so my mom got this email from a friend about your ebay site. she actually thought it was me! Of course i had to remind her that if i had a blog, she would have it bookmarked, and i don't sell stuff on ebay. but i do have six kids (8,7,6,3,1,and 4 wks), and our stories of grocery store adventures are very close to the same. i will have to start reading your archives so i can laugh at someone else for a change. maybe we should meet sometime. wouldn't that be funny...12 kids, all 12 and under. thanks for the laugh for today! Beth
- August 22, 2007 at 12:16 PM
Omg- your auction sent me laughing into hysterics
are your children awear of the auction?
by the way i heard about it from momcentral.coms mom board. yOU should join you would be a riot! Keep rocking! - August 22, 2007 at 12:17 PM
- Smockity Frocks said...
I'm a mom of 6, too. Isn't it funny how an ordinary day in the life of a large family can be cause for amazement?
Love your ebay auction and your blog. - August 22, 2007 at 12:26 PM
Found your Blog and Ebay auction through a popular Message Board.
I'm an Army wife and mom of 5 (ages 14mo, 3, 4, 6 and 7) and I swear I've said the same things to my kids in the store as you have. Even my "lecture" is just about verbatim of yours! LOL
Good luck with things my dear! - August 22, 2007 at 12:29 PM
- Stephana Designs said...
Ha,just read your ebay thing...boy do I ever know personally everything you said!I have 5 kids...THANK GOD they are mostly all grown now...the youngest 3 are 10,15 and 17...I still have those issues when all 3 coming shopping with me!~Debra
- August 22, 2007 at 12:32 PM
- Occidental Girl said...
The internet is quite amazing!
Your product description on the Pokemon cards was hilarious, as you've no doubt heard a kajillion times. Probably almost as many times as you've heard the question, "Are they all yours?"
Why would people ask that? I mean, unless you looked like the kidnapper type?
Nice to have found your blog! - August 22, 2007 at 12:35 PM
- Nycole Rosen said...
Wow! What a great read. Thank you for sharing your family with us. Please keep it up, when you have the time. Your writing is sure to reach many and remind us that there is always something to smile about.
- August 22, 2007 at 12:40 PM
- Vintage Indie said...
This is hilarious and I can totally relate and I only have two! Thanks so much for a great laugh and for making my day better!
- August 22, 2007 at 12:41 PM
Someone posted a link to your auction over at www.theparentstation.com which I followed to here. I see the cards are up over $100 now -- too funny! I say you should buy yourself something nice and thank the kids for their help!
- August 22, 2007 at 12:45 PM
Wow. I know you are overwhelmed with the response to your HILARIOUS ebay auction. My little brother actually sent it to me because he said it sounds JUST LIKE ME. I read it and laughed out loud at work with tears in my eyes because he is absoultey right. We also have six kids and boy do we know the production that results from going ANYWHERE. Bless you honey! If you ever want to swap notes (My three boys (9, 13, 14)are pokemon, yu gi oh, etc., crazy and have tried the sneak cards into the cart trick) just email me! :) That is... if you even SEE this comment out of the throngs you already received! :) Take care!
- August 22, 2007 at 12:48 PM
- Rock River Stitches said...
Loved reading about your life as a mother of 6 kids in a humorus way! You defintely need to write a book. Great Blog! You have a way with words!
- August 22, 2007 at 12:50 PM
- Staffan said...
Thank You for making my day!
- August 22, 2007 at 12:51 PM
Add another number to your 'hit' list! Father of 4, 2 of them grown already (thank goodness, never thought they or I would live through it!).
Keep up the great work and the great blog! - August 22, 2007 at 12:53 PM
- Ivymamma said...
I think we must be kindred spirits, although you write so more better than I's could! You perfectly described my six-pack!!! I feel your frustration. Why must people feel the need to ask if they are all mine? And no, I do not have lots of helpers! You take them for a day and see just how helpful they really are!
- August 22, 2007 at 12:53 PM
Yes, thanks for the laughs. My 10 are now in various stages of having their own child chaos experiences. Those years with little ones are stressful, funny, exasperating, wonderful and horrible. Now, after losing my wife, I have ten best friends. It's worth it. It would be worth it with one, or two or any number, but I feel extremely blessed with ten wonderful adults to share my life with, and grandchildren to remind me of some of the fun of those early years. Thanks for reminding me of $500 Costco shopping adventures.
- August 22, 2007 at 1:04 PM
You are an awesome mom!!!! Keep it up!!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:06 PM
- Unknown said...
Ok , so I will add to your plethra of comments. :) Don't worry about responding as I know you won't have time. I just wanted to say thanks for the laughs and putting everything into a lighter perspective. I have 5 boys (ages 7, 6, 4, 3, 18 mo) and the next one is due in Feb. I am with you on the chaotic days. I wanted to invite you to a forum board called MOMYS. It stands for Moms Of Many Young Siblings, and most of us there have anywhere from 4-12 (or more) kids. Hope to see you around. BTW my screen name on MOMYS is Mom2ztsle in case you do want to come check us out. :) Continue having a blessed time with your kids, no matter how crazy it gets!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:08 PM
My MIL forwarded me your ebay auction with a subject line of, "Sound familiar?" ;) I also have 6 (aged 8mos - 9 yrs), and you made me feel VERY lucky that mine only act like that at home!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:09 PM
I just subscribed to your blog with Google Reader. Very easy to do and it constantly checks all the blogs I read and lets me know when someone has added to their blogs!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:13 PM
- Bryndell said...
Wow. Im exhausted reading that, and I only have 3 kids.
WHen baby 3 came along, I stomped my foot down HARD on hubby and made it law that I would NEVER EVER take all 3 kids to the store.
You are a brave brave woman. I bow down to you. - August 22, 2007 at 1:23 PM
Oh my gosh! I can stop laughing. Thanks for brightening my day!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:29 PM
It's so nice to not feel alone! As a mom of 7 children 8 year old and under, life is never dull here either!
Liv - August 22, 2007 at 1:33 PM
- Little Stitcher said...
I found you via Etsy.com's forum, then through the e-bay listing. Your story is wonderful. I can't imagine how you do it all! xxxxx
http://littlestitcher.blogspot.com/ - August 22, 2007 at 1:34 PM
- Little Stitcher said...
p.s you can add Wales to your list now! xxxxx
- August 22, 2007 at 1:36 PM
Hi there! :) I'm Lisanne over at Bathtub Junkie ~ mom to Lucas (2.5 years old) and Meredith (turning one this Halloween). I *loved* your eBay auction and hope that you get a *loooooot* of money to go grocery shopping with next time! :) I broke down into tears once in Super Wal-Mart when I was 400 months pregnant with our daughter and my toddler son was being a BEAR! hehe :) I can *so* relate. Best wishes! I'm adding you to my BR list.
- August 22, 2007 at 1:39 PM
I just read your auction and laughed until it hurt. Great writing!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:39 PM
Someone posted a link to your ebay item from their blog, which is how I found you. You deserve to cash in on your shopping experience! (I'm not a bidder, but I wish you well.)
And your pictures are a hoot--they look like the same era as my pictures, which I will NOT be posting on the internet! I wore outfits of similar vintage and endured puke-green carpet and awful decor too, so I suspect we are a similar age that I will not specify *smile.*
Thanks for the smiles today. - August 22, 2007 at 1:42 PM
You are one funny lady. I have 6 kids and man do I feel you on this one. I have a my space page and would love to keep reading your blogs you can find me at myspace.com/barbnearl I look forward to "meeting" you
- August 22, 2007 at 1:45 PM
- Susan, Frank, and Sophie said...
I found your blog through your riotously hilarious eBay listing which has now been posted in the Etsy forums just because it's so darn funny. I was glad to find your blog just as amusing as your eBay listing.
I feel for you, I don't even know what to say! But I'm glad you are able to look back and have a laugh at your kids' behavior. I'm scared to have even a SECOND kid because I don't know what the heck I'd do with them in the store! Oy. I've been to that Target on Randall Rd and I don't want my kids being one of their meat-poking lunatics. (Even though I know I'd love them all the same!)
Thanks for brightening my day!
Susan - August 22, 2007 at 1:48 PM
- Amber said...
just read your auction description on ebay...thanks for the laugh today! may God bless you & your family!!
- August 22, 2007 at 1:49 PM
I love this is awsome and you ebay aution I really enjoyed I don't see how yopu do it and I anly have two and my grogery store experience is a nightmare from hell I have a 3 year old and a 7 month old. I have great sympathy for you and shopping with all your kids may GOd and everyone else bless you.
- August 22, 2007 at 1:52 PM
- Laura said...
No need to reply, I can see you are busy, I just wanted to say that reading your ebay listing and now your blog has been the highlight of my day. Considering I have to clean the house, do the laundry, and go to the gyn before my two boys come home and ask for dinner it may be the only highlight I have today. So thanks!
Larua - August 22, 2007 at 2:20 PM
Someone from our T2CHK forum posted a link to your e-bay listing..such a great posting! I've bookmarked your blog so I can come back and have a proper read later ;)
~Yvonne in the UK - August 22, 2007 at 2:44 PM
- Mrs. Trooper said...
As the 3rd of 6 kids, I fully remember the exact shopping trip you described on e-bay! =) Thanks for the great story! My mom is coming to visit me today, and I can't wait to let her read it.
- August 22, 2007 at 3:26 PM
You're all over Babycenter! Very funny read.
Kelly in KY - August 22, 2007 at 3:38 PM
Sorry to add to your e-mail that you are getting (congrats btw, you may not like it now, but it is really cool! LOL) but I just wanted to tell you, I got a google group, for people who wanted to subscribe to my blog. Then I put the e-mail address to the group, in the section of blogger, where it says it will e-mail to the address you put in the box. That way people can sign up for the group, if they want to get your entries in their e-mail. Course I also made it so people can't e-mail through the group, because I couldn't handle anymore e-mail myself! LOL Good luck, sorting through all of your e-mails!!! :)
- August 22, 2007 at 3:47 PM
- Unknown said...
I'm in a cult/email group of women, we call ourselves the BABMs (read: Big A$$ Boob Moms). We all met through a pregnancy site and after experiencing pregnancy together and surving soley on the humor and support of one another we have remained close cyber friends. One of our lovely ladies posted a link to your auction, how wonderful! I love your writing and can already picture you on the late shows, lol.
Keep blogging and writing, and auctioning! You'll be a millionare before you know it :)
Blessings from Louisiana! - August 22, 2007 at 3:55 PM
I found a link to your ebay ad on FARK.COM, that led me to your blog. Your blog is great! I am a mother to 3 and my kids have made the wood piece also rip thru the sofa...Glad to know Im not alone.
- August 22, 2007 at 6:43 PM
- Babywearing Sales & Consulting said...
I hope great things happen for you as a result of this auction. I really enjoyed it and particularly identified with walking around the store with a toddler's spit out samples in my hand, hunting for a trash for ever, pushing the cart with one hand. Too funny.
- August 22, 2007 at 7:25 PM
- shablog said...
You don't have to write a book...just publish your blog! Wow, I don't even know how much time I wasted reading your blog today...you're such a good writer!
- August 22, 2007 at 8:21 PM
- Adiv said...
You must be looking forward to when school starts (i.e. when half your posse gets to be someone else's worry for half a day.)
You should sell more stuff!
My sister has 4 kids and has tried to limit Pokemon acquisitions...to no avail. - August 22, 2007 at 8:23 PM
- Unknown said...
Hi - I saw your auction on ebay ... you're awesome! I only have 1 child and the grocery store might as well be the 5th ring of hell ... to do it with six and return home will all of them still living is truly an accomplishment. Sometimes people forget that what it takes to make a truly spectacular mommy ... love, patience, self sacrifice, commitment and of course a sense of humor.
Thanks for your wit and for giving me something to think about the next time I am at the store!
tatgrrl24, Charlottesville, VA - August 22, 2007 at 8:45 PM
I am actually your first person in NH woo hoo!
- August 22, 2007 at 9:28 PM
- Kiefer said...
I'm on to you. Your no mother of six. You're Carol Burnett. We REALLY miss your show.
- August 22, 2007 at 11:04 PM
Thanks for the laughs! I found your EBAY ad via a link on a multiples message board I frequent. As a mom to twin 4 year old boys, I can relate to much of your grocery store visit. We also have a pre-shopping lecture (which gets longer each visit), and I've come home several times now with boxes of crap I had no idea I purchased. And why are they so fascinated with pushing on the meat packages? Anyway, I'm definitely going to keep following your blog, and I really hope you consider writing a book. Seems you've touched a lot of people with your writing.
- August 22, 2007 at 11:25 PM
I loathe going to the grocery store with one 2yo - i couldn't imagine six. I promise never to ask another mom with lots of kids if they are all hers!! You made me laugh until I cried. Keep up the Good Work !! Julie from Pittsburgh PA
- August 23, 2007 at 9:32 AM
I just wanted to say that you are a very good writer. I have 2 sons. I could not imagine going to the store with 6 kids.
I think you should start a myspace account and post your blogs there.
If you already have a myspace please add me.
www.myspace.com/staceyischachi - August 23, 2007 at 9:41 AM
- Jennie said...
To help people subscribe to your blog, I'd recommend bloglines.com. I use them to watch all the blogs that I read, which now includes yours! You're really funny (as if you haven't heard that recently), and I have a blast reading your posts.
- August 23, 2007 at 11:19 AM
WOW...you have a way with words. Your writing talent is amazing. I will definitely be back...I'm adding you to my favorites list as we speak. :D
Sandi from GA - August 23, 2007 at 12:26 PM
You have and are traveling the world and have not left home. LOL. You were posted on our cat board yesterday, we love you and vote you to write a book. Your hysterical, I hope you keep the world laughing for a very very long time. I love kids, if you ever need help Hollar. Smile.
- August 23, 2007 at 1:28 PM
- Britney said...
My friend e-mailed me your e-bay listing and I thought it was great! I HAD to check out your blog! Mark it up...You've got another loyal reader now. And you can add Haiti (/Tampa, FL which should also be considered a 3rd world country itself!) to your list of countries represented by your "fans"!
- August 23, 2007 at 3:50 PM
I loved your ebay auction. It was hilarious and hits way to close to home. I'm the mother of three boys and I can't imagine what you have to go through on a daily basis. God love ya sista!! You are definately an extremely talented writer and you should write books. I sure as hell would buy them. Best of luck!!
- August 23, 2007 at 4:17 PM
OMG, I just have to say that this is the best fun I've had from work in a long time!! (although my co-workers are a bit concerned about all the snorting coming from my office). As a fellow mom, I'm right there with you. I'm posting a link to my Mommy forum because I think your writing is hilarious. You'd fit right in on our mommy board!!
Off to the bathroom now... too much giggle-peeing going on... - August 23, 2007 at 6:22 PM
You can add The Bahamas to this list. Great reading. You are a talented writer.
Kind regards,
Mom to James, age 8 going on 18 - August 23, 2007 at 6:43 PM
In the upper right hand corner under the pic it says subscribe to this blog. It also has a box that asks you to enter your email if you would like to be notified when this email is updated. Seems pretty self explanitory, but I don't know, I haven't tried it yet.
THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY DAY!!! :) - August 23, 2007 at 9:04 PM
- nic said...
Your eBay link was put on a parenting site I visit.
We all love you there.
My personal blog about my family can be found at
Nic - August 23, 2007 at 9:36 PM
I just wanted to say that you are a very talented writer. You should really consider writing a book. You know how to keep peoples attention, and say things that people can really relate to. Your ebay story was absolutely hilarious! God has blessed you in so many ways, and with so many talents! Thanks for the laughs.
Stephanie - August 23, 2007 at 10:16 PM
Add China to the countries visiting your blog. Blogspot is blocked so we have to use proxy servers here.
No, I'm not Chinese. Just an American living abroad. - August 23, 2007 at 10:54 PM
- Nancy Jensen said...
I use googlereader and can subscribe to blogs there.... in fact, I just subscribed to your blog! :-) Other than that, I really don't know how else to have people subscribe.
Good luck! - August 24, 2007 at 3:26 AM
- amyrpk said...
Another comment from Israel ... your eBay posting (the Pokemon cards) just knocked me off my chair. Am feeling so much better now ... thanks.
Am thinking to send your stuff to my husband. He thinks my "stories" of time with the kids, etc., is all (a) my imagination or (b) because of some parenting knowledge that I'm missing. Nah. He'll probably just figure you've got the same imagination or need to learn the same stuff I do.
Sending you huge quantities of strength energy and light ... - August 24, 2007 at 5:09 AM
- Unknown said...
You're gonna have to hire yourself an assistant to help you through all this mail! LOL
- August 24, 2007 at 3:25 PM
- Unknown said...
I thought 4 kids were enough,,i feel like days I am gunna litterally pull my hair out,,I am glad that there are other moms out there that go through the same stuff i do. my kids are 8,4,3, and 11 months---my house is crazy and all i do is clean, clean, and clean--you are one funny lady,,,,cant wait to read more
- August 24, 2007 at 3:32 PM
- Unknown said...
hey...I read your, um blog i guess, concerning the pokemon cards and speaking as a 16yr old $40 for 44 cards is cheap. The (shiny) holographic one is probably worth $5-30, maybe even more, all on its own. I had a price manual, but I'm not sure if I still do, however if you know the name of "shiny" card I can try to find out for you just how much you could have made. And if that happens again and you let me know maybe I can help you w/decifering prices...lol...
- August 25, 2007 at 5:50 AM
Your "shopping story" had me in stitches as it was so funny, but I guess it was not at the time for you.
Well at least you've gained something from that shopping trip, in addition to the new grey hair, and stress lines caused by shopping with your children!
Found your blog via a link to your Ebay auction (which was posted on a Mums group I go on called "FunMums") and I just followed it from there to your blog here. Know quite a few of the others on there have also checked out your site, and you've made us laugh with your children antics, and some nodding in agreement/sympathy too!
Hope to hear more from you, as you tell the true story of "trying to stay sane whilst bringing up children"!! - August 25, 2007 at 6:03 PM
Hi, there! I'm a manuscript editor as well as a mom of three. Your writing is fresh and light. Definitely work on the book, then let me know when it's finished and I'll edit it for free. WWW.InspirationForWriters.com, ask for Wendy.
- August 26, 2007 at 2:29 AM
- NadineDiwanyFit said...
you can add Egypt to your list of countries!!
I found your auction on a mommy board and found my way to your blog. i have to say you made my day. Thanks for your wonderful sense of humor and your amazing ability as a mom to stay sane, i have 1 child whose driving me nuts!! - August 26, 2007 at 12:56 PM
There are 6 of us as well. And reading your stories brings back HUGE flash backs. One of the classics is my four brothers peeing out of the 4 car windows at the same time, when my mom went into the store for a quick something (back in the 70's). She came out and about DIED of humiliation that her 'brood' was "at it again!" Love YOUR stories!
- August 26, 2007 at 1:39 PM
Hi from England , I had the best laugh ever reading your pokemon ad, keep on with the writing,Pat
- August 26, 2007 at 3:45 PM
I got the link to your Ebay listing from my cousin in Florida. I'm in Chicago and I am proud to say you're in Illinois! Just one question, did Oprah call yet? She will!
Kathy - August 30, 2007 at 5:18 PM
- MM said...
Just wanted to say I have six kids too. You made my day when the the universe had been pooping on it.
I work, have six kids and go to college. In the past few days my kids have gotten sick, My internet (which a majority of my courses are on) crashed and my husband and I almost got divorced this morning.
How do you keep your cool? - September 13, 2007 at 6:14 PM


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Bekasi, Indonesia - Efforts by local officials in this city in West Java to close a church met with stiff resistance this month, as a defiant lawyer and weeping women refused to allow it.
Women of the Huria Christian Protestant Batak Church (HKBP) cried in protest as officials from the Bekasi Building Department on March 1 placed a brown signboard of closure on the church building in Pondok Timur, Bekasi, 12 miles (19 kilometers) from Jakarta.
The seal stayed in place for about two minutes before some of the shrieking women tore it down. The sign was trampled as furious church members stampeded over it, shouting and screaming. Bekasi city officials turned and ran as the congregation fanned out.
The defiance followed a heated debate within the same church building minutes before, as the Christians had invited the Bekasi officials inside to discuss the matter when they arrived to seal the building. The discussion soon became heated as a city official asserted that the church did not have a building permit.
The church had applied for a worship building permit in 2006, but local officials had yet to act on it, according to the church's pastor, the Rev. Luspida Simanjuntak.
At the meeting inside the church building, attorney Refer Harianya said that the sealing process was illegal, as it requires that public notice be given.
"HKBP has never seen nor received the formal order and has not acknowledged such an order by signing a receipt," Harianya said. "In addition, public notice must be given in the form of formal reading of the order."
Harianya added that the legal basis for sealing the church was weak. The Joint Ministerial Decree revised in 2006 clearly states in Paragraph 21 that when there is a problem with the building of a house of worship, it must be solved through formal consultation with local residents, he said.
"At this stage, resolution has not taken place," he said.
Harianya said that in case such a consultation failed to resolve conflicts, then the mayor may consult with the Department of Religion – "in a just and non-prejudicial manner" – taking into account suggestions from the Interfaith Harmony Forum.
"On this point, up to March 1, the church has never been invited to talk with the mayor," he said.
The Joint Ministerial Decree had not been correctly applied in the sealing of the church, Harianya concluded, adding that contested cases could always be taken to court.
"We still have some legal avenues open," he said. "This is not the time for a surprise sealing."
Harianya also cited Mayor Decree No. 16 (2006) regarding the construction of a house of worship in Bekasi City, where Article 11 states that before a building is sealed there must be three written notices given. This process also had not been carried out, he said.
"Because you have not followed the procedures which I have outlined, we will act as if the sealing never took place," Harianya told city officials as members of the congregation cheered.
The sealing of the church would thus be illegal, so the government had broken the law, he said. Harianya said that HKBP members would not hinder officials from carrying out their duties, but that they would be named in a lawsuit.
One of the officials, identified only as Pemana, responded, "Go ahead and sue."
"If the seal is in place," Harianya said, "We can break it because the act of sealing is illegal. Agreed?"
"Agreed," answered the 75 parishioners present.
With the meeting ending in a deadlock, city officials prepared to place the signboard to seal the church, with the ensuing tumult.
Mayor Fails to Show
Prior to the showdown, at 10 a.m. Pastor Simanjuntak, the Rev. Pieterson Purba and Harianya had a scheduled a meeting with Bekasi Mayor Mochtar Mohamad – promised by an official named H. Junaedi during a demonstration on Feb. 28 – only to discover that the visit had not been placed on the mayor's schedule.
As they waited, Pastor Simanjuntak received a mobile phone call saying that city building officials were at the church site and had been there since 9 a.m.
The following day, March 2, the HKBP leaders and leaders from three other churches were able to meet the mayor, who promised to help them find new places of worship. While they waited for the new sites, the mayor suggested, the HKBP church could use a multipurpose room belonging to the Social Department starting March 7.
Subsequently, Pastor Simanjuntak and members of the congregation rejected the proposal, reasoning that moving somewhere else was equivalent to being ejected from their building.
Worship resumed as usual at 7 a.m. on Sunday, March 7, under the strict watch of police and soldiers who had stood guard all night. The service finished two hours later without incident.
"Because this was a congregational decision, from next Sunday onwards we will be holding services in the house of worship here at No. 14 Puyuh Raya Street," said Pastor Simanjuntak.


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Eddie says he couldn't be happier now that he has his own place with his two roommates. He can help cook, play his guitar and sing Johnny Cash songs, and go outside and smoke whenever he feels like it. Eddie, who turns 50 this year moved into his new home in August after living for years at the Jacksonville Developmental Center. His roommates, 44 year old Jeff and 50 year old Bobby also lived at JDC.
Life has changed dramatically for the three men who live in a two-story rented house with assistance from the Individual Advocacy Group (IAG). Staff from IAG are on hand 24 hours a day to help the men with their daily needs.
The men attend day training where they have jobs and take part in a variety of activities. They also go out to eat and attend local sports events with IAG staff.
"I'm happy here, I don't want to go back to JDC. I like it here. I got my own life," said Eddie.
Dr. Charlene Bennett, CEO and Executive Director of IAG says it's important to have choices, dignity and respect.
"These are three great guys who live in a house in the community. This is their home, living their life and they are happy here," she added.
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After seeing photos of David Fincher's new movie, I was stunned – couldn't wait for it to premiere here in Brazil. Now that the day has come I don't feel like running to the theater anymore... I anticipated it too much, I believe. I do that sometimes.
But not all anticipations are bad. There is one that has been pure joy – after months of dreaming of an ice cream maker I finally gave in and bought it. These fabulous girls were a huge influence, I have to say. Now I'll be able to make their delicious ice cream and sorbet recipes, too.
Another great inspiration for ice cream lovers like me is David Lebovitz, and I started out with one of his recipes, found here. I've made this ice cream twice already – my husband and my brother finished up the first batch so quickly I could not get one single photo. :D
Stracciatella ice cream
1 cup (240ml) whole milk
¾ cup (150g) sugar
2 cups (480ml) heavy cream, divided
1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
6 large egg yolks
¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
140g (5 oz) fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (no more than 60% cacao if marked), chopped
Combine milk, sugar, and 1 cup (240ml) cream in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan. With tip of a knife, scrape seeds from vanilla bean into mixture, then add pod. Bring mixture just to a boil, whisking until sugar has dissolved, then remove from heat. Cover and let stand 30 minutes.
Reheat cream mixture over medium heat, stirring, until hot. Whisk yolks in a medium bowl, then add half of hot cream mixture in a slow stream, whisking constantly, then pour yolk mixture into remaining cream mixture in saucepan, whisking. Cook custard over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until custard is thick enough to coat back of spoon and registers 76 to 79ºC/170 to 175ºF on an instant-read thermometer (do not let boil).
Strain custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a metal bowl. Stir in vanilla and remaining cup cream, then return vanilla pod to mixture. Chill, uncovered, until cool, then chill, covered, at least 6 hours. Remove vanilla pod and freeze custard in ice cream maker.
While ice cream is freezing, melt chocolate in clean metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring frequently, then transfer to a 1-cup glass measure. When ice cream has finished churning, carefully pour chocolate in a slow stream directly onto ice cream as it churns and continue to churn 30 seconds (chocolate will harden in streaks). Transfer ice cream to an airtight container and put in freezer until firm, at least 4 hours.
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Alexandria police say vandals used a parking sign pole to smash the window of an 800 block King St. business overnight February 6.
One or more individuals forced the sign pole through the window, damaging it, but didn't get inside, said Jody Donaldson, department spokesman. Police did not identify the business.
A store employee reported the damage about 6 a.m. the next morning, said Donaldson. The storeowner left about 10 p.m. the night before, he said.
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Arizona Sen. John McCain has gone soft when it comes to conservative principles. That's according to his state's Republican Party, who sent the former presidential candidate a message on Saturday by voting to censure him for his 'liberal' voting record.
The Associated Press says the resolution was approved on a voice vote during a meeting of state committee members in Tempe. It said McCain "has campaigned as a conservative but has lent his support to issues 'associated with liberal Democrats,' such as immigration reform and to funding the law sometimes known as Obamacare."
The five-term senator's bleeding-heart tendencies are "disastrous and harmful" to the state and the nation, the resolution said.
"[We] would gladly embrace Sen. McCain if he stood behind us and represented us," Timothy Schwartz, the Legislative District 30 Republican chairman was quoted by the AP as saying.
As if to reinforce the message, a prominent Democrat, Fred DuVal, who plans to run for governor, came to McCain's defense. He called the censure an "outrageous response to the good work Sen. McCain did crafting a reasonable solution to fix our broken immigration system."
The Arizona Republic says: "Saturday's censure came two weeks after the Maricopa County Republican Party passed a resolution to censure the senator on a 1,150-to-351 vote. The state GOP party's censure ... has no practical effect, but serves as an attempt to embarrass the senator."
McCain's office has declined to comment.
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Cornmeal panko herb crusted dill pickles baked in the oven until golden and crisp with a light buttermilk ranch dip. Have you ever had fried pickles?
Oven "Fried" Pickles with light Herb Buttermilk Ranch Dip
Fried pickles to a New Yorker is quite uncommon, alien actually! But in the South they are wildly popular. The first time I tried fried pickles was at a restaurant in DC, I found myself trying to decide if I liked them, yet oddly reaching for seconds and thirds.
Since then I have had many requests for a make-over and finally tackled the request.
Baking them worked out great, the crumbs stuck perfectly and with a generous amount of oil sprayed on top, they baked to a golden crisp. You can easily make 1/2 batch (1-16 oz jar) for less people. If you are watching your sodium, you may not want to make them unless you can find low sodium dill pickles.
As a base I started with a version Mary from Mary's Bites shared with me, which I slightly adapted it to suit my taste. Hope you Southerners and even all you Yankees enjoy!!
Oven "Fried" Pickles with Skinny Herb Buttermilk Ranch Dip
- 2 -16 oz jars, 48 slices sliced oval dill hamburger pickles, I used Vlasic
- 1/2 cup of Panko crumbs
- 1/4 cup of cornmeal
- 1/4 cup of flour
- 1/4 tsp of smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
- 1/4 cup dried parsley
- 1/8 th tsp kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- olive oil spray, about 1 tsp
For the Ranch Dip:
- 1/4 cup fat free sour cream
- 1/4 cup fat free Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp light mayo
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh chives 1/4 tsp salt
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 tsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup 1% low fat buttermilk
- Make ranch dip by combining all the dip ingredients and refrigerate until pickles are done.
- Place pickles to drain on paper towels.
- Mix crumbs and flour together along with paprika, parsley, and half the chipotle powder and salt.
- Whisk eggs and egg whites in a bowl and season with remaining chipotle powder.
- Dip pickles in egg mixture and then into the crumb mix, pressing down on the crumbs.
- Heat oven to 450°F along with 2 baking sheets.
- When the oven reaches 450°, remove baking sheets and spray with olive oil spray; place pickles on the baking sheets and spray the tops of the pickles with more oil.
- Bake 8-10 minutes, turn and spray if needed and cook an additional five minutes.
- Remove pickles from cooking sheet and serve hot with dip.


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Banks Fall Short On Delivering Personalized Service for Customers, Study Finds
Consumers are demanding more personalized services from their banks, and they're willing to share more personal information to get those services, according to a new customer survey conducted by Cisco. The Cisco Customer Experience Report found that 69% of U.S. customers would be willing to give their bank more personal information if it meant they could receive more personalized services, such as real-time financial advice and identity theft protection. For instance, 53% of U.S. customers in the study indicated that they would be willing to provide their bank with a fingerprint for biometric authentication.
[See Related: Big Data: Where to Begin?]
The majority of U.S. customers in the survey (54%) did not think that their bank had enough information about them to deliver such personalized services. In contrast the bankers who were included in the survey were far more confident that they had the information necessary for providing personalized services. About 58% of them said that they had enough personal information on their customers.
The divide between the perception of customers and bankers on this issue simply shows that banks have not been delivering the personalization that customers are expecting, says Al Slamecka, Cisco's financial services marketing manager. "There is an opportunity here to be more proactive and predictive, for the banks to give their customers a sense that they really know the customer," Slamecka comments. "A few hundred bits of data is all that's needed to make that happen."
Customers expect that data to be kept hidden from third parties though, with 57% of consumers indicating that they don't their bank to share any personal information they provide with any other organization, even if it would improve service for customers.
The personalized services that customers cited as being most interesting in the study included identity theft protection (77%), personalized advice to increase their savings (73%), more financial education (67%) and an assessment of their personal financial health compared to other customers (47%).
The biggest barrier to offering these services, Slamecka suggests, is not a lack of data, but a need for reorganization among the banks. "I think it's fair to state that banks have been built in a siloed fashion. Ensuring that data is aligned is difficult," he says. Breaking down those silos to get a better understanding of the customer across the organization is the key to giving customers what they want, he advises.
Banks also need to shift their focus towards the digital channels in thinking about products and customer experience, the survey results suggest, with 63% of customers responding that they are comfortable communicating with their bank through digital channels with texting, emailing or video conversations. And 48% of customers said they'd be willing to close complex transactions such as loans or mortgages through such digital interactions. But Slamecka points out that "products are still designed today with processes with the branch as the main channel."
Jonathan Camhi has been an associate editor with Bank Systems & Technology since 2012. He previously worked as a freelance journalist in New York City covering politics, health and immigration, and has a master's degree from the City University of New York's Graduate School ... View Full Bio