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It's been a week of not writing here because Tumblr has taken me hostage and all my online time is just spent strolling through Tumblr. I'm sorry I'm Tracie and I'm a Tumblr Addict. I will make it up to you with another entry on my quest for great Eye Brows! I got The Face Shop Lovely ME:EX Auto Eyebrow (Quite a mouthful) as a birthday gift. (Don't tell but I picked it out for myself..=P) I wanted this because Nikki of Askmewhats raved about this so when I saw that the price is ok, I tried it out! =D
This pencil is quite long. It's a good 6 inches but don't let it fool you as the product is only about 2 inches. The shape of the "lead" of this eye brow pencil is not round more like flat. The wide edge you can use for coloring in the brows while turning it slightly and you can get the thin edge for drawing the "hairs" on your brows.
I got the Shade 04 since it is their lightest one but they have 2-3 more darker shades (I'm not so sure =P) It's more of a light neutral brown which is great for those who don't want the reddish undertone of some light brown pencils.
Here are the swatches on my hand.
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Casey Mulligan's weird defense of the mortgage-interest deduction
It's not easy to find an economist who thinks the mortgage interest tax deduction is a good idea, but the NYT has managed it, with this column from Casey Mulligan. Unfortunately, it makes no sense. Here, for instance, is the first paragraph, in full:
The home-mortgage interest deduction does not by itself significantly distort housing markets. Too much owner-occupied housing has been built because housing is excluded from sales and other taxes owed by businesses.
That's the last we hear about sales tax: the argument isn't fleshed out anywhere else. But apparently if you're an economics professor at the University of Chicago, then this is all the argument that's needed: houses aren't subject to sales tax, therefore the mortgage-interest tax deduction doesn't distort housing markets. It's a non sequitur, and the bit about sales taxes isn't even true. In New York City, for instance, real property transfer taxes, plus the "mansion tax" on properties over $1 million, plus the mortgage tax, can amount to 4.75% of the purchase price between them.
But never mind that, because soon we're getting to the meat of Mulligan's argument:
One person's mortgage interest payment produces interest income for another person or a business. The lender may well owe taxes on the interest income.
More home-mortgage borrowing means more home-mortgage lending, and the latter means more interest income that can be taxed. In theory, home-mortgage borrowing could even add revenue to the Treasury if the lender is in a higher tax bracket than the borrower (or if the borrower is not itemizing her tax deductions).
This is quite possibly the silliest thing I've seen the Economix blog ever print. Confidential to Professor Mulligan: mortgages are made by banks, and the margins on mortgage lending are razor-thin: it's simply impossible for the taxes on the profit a bank makes from a mortgage to exceed the amount of the tax deduction on that mortgage. Oh, and right now, most mortgage lending is done by the government, in one form or another. How much tax are Fannie and Freddie paying on the mortgages they write?
Mulligan's not finished, though:
Landlords can also take out mortgages on their properties and deduct the interest payments from their taxable income (that benefit may, in turn, affect the rent they set). In that sense, the possibility of deducting mortgage-interest payments from income taxes does not by itself discourage renting rather owning.
It's that "does not by itself" construction again! Which doesn't make any more sense the second time it's used. Of course the mortgage interest tax deduction discourages renting rather than owning, because it's available only to owners rather than renters. And as any Chicago economist knows, rent is set by the market: landlords will look to maximize the amount of rental income they get on their properties, regardless of what their taxable income might be. Does Mulligan have any evidence that the deduction decreases rents? Of course not, because there is no such evidence.
Naturally, Mulligan completely ignores the host of excellent reasons why the deduction should be abolished, from the fact that it's distributed incredibly unevenly, mainly going to rich people on the coasts, to the more salient fact, in these fiscally-conscious times, that it costs a whopping $100 billion a year. I can think of a lot of better uses for that kind of money — including simple deficit reduction — and few worse ones. Which is true no matter how many times someone comes up with a facile argument about how one man's loan payment is another man's income.

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Despite the German name, Charlotte was born and bred in Sheffield, South Yorkshire but has made her home in London for well over a decade. Her love of jewellery and design saw her do courses in Silversmithing and Jewellery design over several years, before completing a Diploma in Jewellery Design from the Vannetta Seecharran School of Jewellery in London's Clerkenwell.
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Ford's Jamie Whincup has won both races at the Phillip Island 300 yesterday
In a chaotic race on Sunday, Whincup's Ford led throughout the 44 laps to cross the line ahead of Holden's Rick Kelly and Garth Tander.
Will Davison, Whincup's closest challenger in the series, dropped off the pace after finishing in 11th place.
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By the end of next year travellers passing through Cape Town International Airport will be able to buy a two-year old Merlot made at the airport.
The small winery was built at a cost of R200,000 (€15,000), and is part of a programme the Airports Company SA (Acsa) is running to enhance the travelling experience.
The cellar will be able to produce about 700 bottles of Merlot wine every two years. The wine production, a first at a South African airport, forms part of the airport's "ambience project", which aims to capture some of the major attractions of the Western Cape to give passengers a sense of the city.
The airport has also set up SA's first airport book exchange library, known as flybrary, opened earlier this year. About R185,000 was spent on setting it up.
The Cape Town airport, which deals with just more than 8-million passengers a year, earlier this year was named the best in Africa by Airports Council International for service quality.
Cape Town International says that it decided to make its own wine with the help of the Du Preez Wine Estate because the Western Cape is one of the wine capitals of the world.
The airport will be fermenting and producing its own wine in the small cellar built in the international arrivals hall, with bottling taking place at the end of 2015. The barrels are already on the premises and passengers can visit the cellar to get a view of the wine-making process.
Lukas O'Connell, the marketing manager for the Du Preez estate, said the estate was helping the airport for free in a bid to help market South African wine and tourism.
Cape Town International Airport spokeswoman Deidre Davids said Du Preez had also assisted with getting the necessary clearance so that the wine could be produced and bottled at the airport.
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Jeff Livingstone is a musician from Long Beach, California. He was introduced to music at a young age starting with the clarinet when he was 9 years old. A year later he taught himself how to play the guitar and by age 15, Jeff began writing songs. It wasn't until his freshman year in high school, Jeff started taking private guitar lessons from local guitarist Mike Khalil. He quickly began forming bands and performing at local venues. In college, Jeff earned a Degree in Music Performance from Cypress College and is currently working towards earning a Degree in Business Administration and Management at CSU Fullerton. Jeff has performed as a guitarist, bassist, drummer, and mandolin player. He currently teaches music lessons and performs locally with many different groups including his band, Brown Stone Love. His songwriting influence comes from a variety of musicians including Bob Dylan, John Lennon (The Beatles), Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), and many others. Follow Jeff's social media pages below for upcoming events and contact information.
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Burgundy Baubles brightening up your Christmas.
There are many types of Christmas tree decoration on the market today, as well as the usual baubles, tinsel and lights, there are strings of beads; bows in all sizes, textures and colours; crackers; chocolates; tree toppers to name but a few. In fact, there are so many different types of Christmas tree decorations it is impossible to fit them all on the tree!
The idea when decorating your Christmas tree is to be selective. A tree that has a clear decorative theme and colour scheme looks very attractive and effective, and one of the most popular trends that we are seeing at Christmas Lights etc UK, are people preferring burgundy to the more traditional red, gold and green. Burgundy offers a very rich, deep and warming tone to the household, which is exactly what you would desire in your home at Christmas.
A tree that has many decorations of different colours plonked on its branches can look overwhelmingly overdressed and chaotic. Things to think about before choosing a decorative theme for your Christmas tree include whether you want to go with traditional or contemporary, the great thing about Burgundy is that it goes hand in hand with Traditional and modern Christmas decoration themes. So if this sounds good to you and you want to try something different, then get your hands on some burgundy baubles and all the rest of the trimmings from Christmas Lights etc UK.
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Batman would have made a terrible office worker.
It's not because he is not awesome and not because Bruce Wayne (based on his uprising and family wealth) should have been a spoiled brat. Batman would have been a terrible office worker because all his best skills were in different areas (mostly in being a badass superhero who saves Gotham daily).
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The principle is "let people do what they do best" and don't be too stuck in the exact tasks the position requires.
Of course, people must do the work they are paid to do. But at the same time a good manager finds out what the employees are best at and encourages them to develop those skills. The idea is similar to Google's famous 20% side project time but it should probably not be so extreme.
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Today more than 350 forged knives are available in the Wusthof assortment, along with cutting boards, knife blocks, kitchen tools and scissors bearing the famous Trident logo; a symbol of form, function and uncompromising quality. The logo was registered at the Berlin Patent Office as early as 1895. Below is a demonstration of the evolution of the Wusthof Trident Logo, which stands for Passion, Diligence and Perfection.
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Skalitzky Jewelers, Sun Prairie, WI
Welcome to Skalitzky Jewelers, a fine jewelry store that offers a full-service jewelry repair and custom design department with locations in Sun Prairie and Waunakee, WI. They have been in business since 1982 currently employing 6 full-time and 3 part-time employees. Bill Skalitzky remembers being a 15- year old boy when he came home from a night out with friends. His parents were having a dinner party and one of their guests was a Sun Prairie jeweler. He was a comical man who was cracking jokes and Bill tossed a few back at him. Later, the jeweler told Bill's parents he wanted to hire him. Bill applied for the job and has been in the industry since. He started his schooling by becoming a certified watch maker and then proceeded to jewelry repair. And the rest is history.
Bill firmly believes that to do things successfully you need to have training, hard work, and sweat. Principles that have helped with the success, growth, and continuity of his business are a simple recipe: Honesty, integrity, community outreach and involvement, and staying humble. It is important to learn, "all that you have learned is a minuscule part of what you will continue to learn over your career." Our industry is ever-changing, and we have to change with it.
One of the biggest challenges Skalitzky's, or any jewelry store for that fact, faced was the recession. It was an interesting experience, a bit stressful, but a very good learning experience. Skalitzky's was able to make the necessary changes and came out of the recession expanding their business to a new location. Custom design work has become a specialty at Skalitzky's as well as custom designed and custom faceted gemstones.
On a personal note, when Bill and his wife, Jane, aren't running the business, they enjoy spending time with their blended family of 5 children and 7 grandchildren. Bill also enjoys caring for and playing on his 5-acre golf course, aka his back yard. His course is called "Cabin on the Green". The cabin is an 1846 oak log cabin that his Grandfather lived in as a boy. The building has been restored by his Father and now by Bill. Every spring, the cabin is opened up to all the 2nd-grade students in the Sun Prairie Area School District for their local history field trip. There are days when 200 students will pass through this tiny cabin to learn a little about their neighbors that settled the area of East Bristol (between Columbus and Sun Prairie).


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By Stephen Glitzer, CHWC I wasn't always a Certified Nutrition Coach. In fact, I hadn't eaten healthily for the majority of my life. My personal health revolution began in 2012, at the age of 37; I understand the challenges of changing eating patterns and eliminating foods which do not serve the body. One type of food which may not serve everyone is different forms of dairy. Dairy products are made from milk and include yogurt, cheese, ice cream, and all the delicious variations which are created from cows, sheep, goats, and other mammals. As a foodie and a chef,...Read More


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Do something for charity and get a link in return
Today is Comic Relief day in the UK. It's a huge event and has people and down the country doing the craziest things all in the name of charity. It's a very worthy cause and has raised over £600 million UK Pounds for good causes all around the world.
You can do a tiny bit for charity by paying just £1 (or whatever you want to donate) and adding a joke to the Big Joke Book website. It's a brilliant idea and totally in keeping with the whole Comic Relief ethos.
Not only can you have that warm glow of having done something for charity but you also get to add a link back to your website, which will help your Google ranking.
Also, the link will be worth much more to you if the site becomes popular and has lots of links coming in, so consider it your duty to blog about it and tweet about it as much as you can. It'll help the quality of the link that you get back and it'll benefit a worthy cause.
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In WP3, the objective is to validate and optimise STOC-FREE DATA and STOC-FREE MODEL that are developed in WP1 and WP2 in case studies that are conducted by all partners.
Case example: BVD
Several European countries have implemented national or regional surveillance, control, or eradication programmes for endemic infections of cattle which are currently not regulated at EU level. Programmes aiming to control and eradicate these infections may bring tangible benefits to farmers, processors, the wider public and national economies. Nevertheless, such programmes also create difficulties for trade, particularly of live animals, between member states where differences exist in either the presence or absence of such programmes. Additionally, the statuses attained by the programmes (control/eradication ongoing or freedom achieved) create difficulties for trade due to the risks of impairing progress with control/eradication or re-introducing infection where freedom has been achieved.
Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) caused by BVD virus, is a good example of such a disease and has therefore been chosen as an example disease for the development of the STOC free framework in this project.
BVDV is recognised to be an economically important pathogen of cattle and to be endemic in countries without systematic control and eradication efforts. The infection is primarily maintained and spread by persistently infected (PI) calves, which are generated as a result of in utero infection following exposure of their dams. These PI animals shed high levels of virus throughout their lifetime, and their movement between herds is recognised to be the principal means by which infection can be transferred. Trade of PI animals between member states also poses particular risks to ongoing, or completed eradication programmes.
A number of member states have initiated or completed national or regional eradication programmes for BVDV. While these have a common goal, they follow a variety of pathways to achieve this. For example, some focus primarily on testing and assigning the subsequent BVDV free status at herd level, while individual animals are the unit of interest in others. Some BVDV programmes have already achieved freedom, other programmes are still underway but have made good progress, and a third group of BVDV programmes are in their early stages. There are control programmes that are implemented on a voluntary basis and others that are compulsory and supported by legislation. The risks associated with movement of cattle between areas with different programmes and statuses is therefore an ongoing concern for both farmers and programme managers and for this reason BVD has been chosen as the model disease for this project.
The countries in our consortium reflect the variation in both BVDV programme design and prevalence, with a variety of programmes in place and disease statuses ranging from endemic to free, which have generated considerable amounts of data that are available to develop a framework to determine the confidence of freedom of infection at different levels of aggregation for BVD.
When completed, this framework will also be applicable to other infectious cattle diseases.
WP3: Highlights of year 1
The work foreseen in WP3 will be conducted from 2019 on. During the annual meeting in year 2, the case studies that will be carried out by each of the partner countries will be discussed.


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Thrive working within a team?
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Head Chef Opportunity at the Stag
Part of the Wadworth & Co. family, the Stag at Redhill is set in 3.5 acres of land. Between over 100 covers inside, 100 outside and a newly refurbished function room there is significant room for growth and key to that growth is an efficient, capable kitchen team.
We require an experienced Head Chef who can demonstrate drive and enthusiasm to always provide the best experience for our customers. We use quality suppliers and prepare food from fresh, so a background in similar environments will be in your favour and you can take pride in your work.
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Food safety management
Meeting and exceeding the standards set by the pub
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Working with the manager and area development chef on new menus and dishes
Training junior members of the team to the standards required by the pub
- Ordering and maintaining your stock effectively
In return, we can offer:
To be key part of a small team
The ability to add qualifications to your CV if you choose
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Bonus scheme paid quarterly
To be involved with the creation of seasonal menus and dishes
We are offering £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience. Please note that this is not a live-in position and you will need your own transport to get to the pub as there are no public transport links.
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Yesterday, we also ordered the Hainese chicken and the Pan Fried Pearl Noodles. Ummmmm. Um...
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I was talking with my friend, John Pughe, in DC and he believes our initiative has merit and is worth discussion and moving forward. I wanted to share each person's contact information to help facilitate this process – thanks. John, I spoke with both Fizz and Mike and they both look forward to hearing from you.
Please each person feel free to contact and discuss with each person and we investigate this initiative and decide upon our best course of action.
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Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health is the book by the renowned cardiologist, Dr. William Davis, which explains how eliminating wheat from our diets can result in numerous health benefits, including weight loss. The book serves as an indictment of wheat, and provides many recommendations for optimizing health.
While not exactly a "diet" in the traditional sense – meaning do this or do that, drink this shake, do that workout - Wheat Belly has become a phenomenon that countless thousands of people are following. Wheat Belly is more of a lifestyle choice or manner of eating. It is a passive diet, meaning the focus is about eliminating certain foods as opposed to doing specific things. It is NOT about calorie restriction and exercise. Wheat Belly can actually be quite indulgent in the sense that food can be delicious and plentiful and this way of eating is very sustainable. There are alternative ways of preparing the foods we have come to love, without the guilt! In fact, there is a very active community of people engaged in creating recipes for "Wheat Belly friendly" foods and Dr. Davis has even authored two cookbooks.
In its simplest form, Wheat Belly is really about two things: 1) eliminating wheat (and other gluten-containing grains such as barley and rye), and 2) managing carbohydrates/sugars to individual tolerance levels to manage blood sugar and promote weight-loss if desired. Don't let point #1 confuse you though. Wheat Belly isn't really about being "gluten-free" the way most people understand that to be. There is much wrong with wheat of which gluten is only a part. We strongly recommend that people avoid gluten-free foods made with other high-carbohydrate grains, because that is inconsistent with achieving point #2!
Most people begin the way described above and for the first time in their lives see the stark causality between what they eat and the status of their health. It can be quite an epiphany for people to eliminate a seemingly innocuous food and in a matter of a few days experience significant health benefits or begin rapid weight loss. This initial experience changes people, and changes their attitude about and perception of food. Thus the journey begins!
After engaging in Wheat Belly in its simplest form, participating in the Wheat Belly discussions and following Dr. Davis' blog, many people want to further optimize their health. Typically they will eliminate ALL grains as per Dr. Davis' recommendation or, for instance, they might eliminate all processed foods or pay attention to cooking temperatures when using certain oils. Some people find that dairy can be an issue or stumbling block to their health. The point is, Wheat Belly is a beginning, a journey, not an end. You can take it as far as you like. It is, as the book title suggests, a path to health.
Join us and see for yourself! There are resources here to help you, an active Facebook page, and of course, Dr. Davis' books and blog. Most people find that committing to a period of 3-4 weeks is a sufficient trial period to understand just what Wheat Belly can do for them.


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The year Who Framed Roger Rabbit came out, I dressed as Jessica Rabbit for Halloween. I was 8 years old! Because it's a kids movie right? I just couldn't wait until I was older to become a cabaret star.
Did you know that Kathleen Turner was the voice of Jessica Rabbit, but she was not credited in the film? The most iconic body in animated history was not credited with a voice. 763 other people who worked on this movie were tho, as well as her body inspiration for the animators. But not her voice.
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News in Brief: August 26, 2015
Your mid-afternoon look at news across the web. Whether it's sports, tech or straight news stories, we've rounded up all of the information you need to know to stay informed and part of the conversation.
Today, a reporter and camera man were shot and killed during a live broadcast, Ben Affleck ditched his wedding ring in L.A., and much more. Read on for your full roundup of news in brief:
News: Reporter and cameraman killed on air; suspect dies in hospital
- A former TV news reporter in Virginia fatally shot a fellow local TV reporter and a cameraman during a live broadcast in Virginia. Video footage shows the suspect holding a gun in one hand while he stood only a few feet away from the reporter and cameraman. The suspect has since died in the hospital as a result of life-threatening injuries.
Entertainment: Ben Affleck has officially ditched his wedding ring in L.A.
- Ben Affleck had still been wearing his wedding ring in the weeks after he and his ex Jennifer Garner announced their divorce, but the star was seen out and about in L.A. on Tuesday sans wedding ring.
- Americans are buying flamethrowers for their personal use from anywhere between $900 and $1,599, but the devices have officially been banned by the Inhumane Weapons Convention. While states like California require a permit for the device, other states like Maryland ban them completely. Soon, though, they could completely become illegal on all levels.
- The New York Giants' two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora is retiring from the team. He helped the Giants win two Super Bowls, and today he signed a one-day contract, announcing his retirement after 12 NFL seasons.
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- Lazy Mondays
floor is covered in articles of clothing. Shirts, jeans, jackets, sweatpants, sweaters…. I don't even remember which ones are clean and which ones need to be added to the massive "Laundry" pile in the hallway. The kitchen counter has a HUGE stack of mail on the counter and underneath that stack of unread bills and letters is my tax packet that I need to fill out for my CPA…. by the end of this week. My inbox is overflowing and I still haven't caught up with emails since our trip to Vegas. I'm hosting a workshop in three weeks and I need to send emails and order food and plan… BIGTIME…. and I have a puppy… a sweet fluffy puppy that we have been
away from for 7 days. Today I woke up with tons of thoughts going through my mind but really … all I wanted to do was lay in bed… with my puppy and my husband….. so that's what we did. The alarm went off and we chose not to move. After a week at WPPI, flying home and then leaving for a ski trip… and then putting on a HUGE event at church Sunday night…. we are exhausted. So even though we lost an hour of productivity this morning… our lazy Monday morning was worth it. Michael has left for class (he's in seminary) and my job is to make our house back into a HOME today. We'll openly admit that we're tired and have moments of being overwhelmed…. and that's why mornings like this morning are so necessary. Sometimes all we need is some prayer time and a 13 week old puppy to remind us that life is precious and it's too short to not lay in bed for an extra hour. Happy Monday! Here's to a great week!
amen and amen! i had to get up early (5:00 am) to take aaron to the airport this morning, and when i got back at 6:00 i allowed myself to go back to sleep for 4 hours, instead of 3. i had never really caught up from WPPI, and i needed a lazy morning today, too. here's to Mondays starting off slowly!
I think that extra hour in bed with those two guys was the wisest thing to do to start out your week :-) Welcome home and good luck with making progress this week!
I was at WPPI too and I am so glad to hear I'm not the only one feeling the post trip lag! All of the amazing ideas and inspiration from the week are swirling around in my head and I can't wait to get to work. Right after I get my body to make the 3 hour time change!
Couldn't agree more! ;D HAPPY MONDAY!
Happy Monday Katelyn & Michael! We feel so blessed to have you in our lives and we know how hard you both work! Here's to lazy mornings in bed! :)
good for you, girl. sometimes we need to just STOP what we're doing and recognize that to operate on all cylinders, we need time off. I need to do this more often!
Girl, I totally agree! It's hard to just stop and appreciate what we have around us, and in order to do that… we need lazy mornings to take it all in! We are so blessed to have what we have!
Awe!!!! Bokeh. I miss him! I would luv to "puppy-sit" again soon! . . . if you need a break from that cute little fella. Glad you enjoyed some extra rest and relaxation with your guys. :)
I couldn't agree more! But it's comforting to know there are other photographers out there who decide to have a lazy morning instead of working now and then. I need to have my husband read this blog post! Haha.


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You could win one of three prize packs consisting of a copy of The Croc and the Platypus as well as a limited edition Croc plush courtesy of Walker Books Australia! Look for The Croc and the Platypus flyer in your SCBWI conference bag. If your flyer's unique code is called at the Walker Books SCBWI panel—From Submission to On the Book Shelf— you've won!
The Walker Books Group is one of the world's leading independent publishers of books and content for children. This vibrant international group includes Walker Books UK, London; Candlewick Press, Somerville, Massachusetts; and Walker Books Australia, based in Sydney and Auckland. Renowned for its truly original publishing and outstanding quality, the Walker Books Group is home to books for readers of all ages. Award-winning authors and illustrators for the group include Kate DiCamillo, M.T Anderson, Patrick Ness, and Jon Klassen, and major brands for the group are Maisy, Guess How Much I Love You, Tilly and Friends, the widely acclaimed Judy Moody and the bestselling Where's Wally/Where's Waldo.


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Elevate Activity
Living the Elevated lifestyle can have many different meanings. Whether it's hiking up the Rockies, or navigating the rivers, chiropractic care can improve your performance and help maintain your health for the future. It's important to keep your spine aligned to allow the nervous system to do its job, keeping every part of your body functioning properly. It has the ability to help in reaction time, improve balance, and allow the brain to coordinate all functions of your body.


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Bohemian Collective: Sacred Adornment
Over the years my style has changed as I have changed spiritually and emotionally. Sometimes I wonder how spirituality and fashion can go together... don't they conflict? Am I considered vain because I like to dress up and make pretty altars? Can a spiritual existence be present in a material environment?
Read more of my article on the Bohemian Collective here..... It's short and sweet, I promise :)


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Whimsical, Cozy, and Classic Christmas portraits
to make your heart flutter
For the last 3 years I had these kids come to me for Christmas Minis. I couldn't decide what year to show you, so I'm doing them ALL, because I LOVE all 3 of them, so so much. And I bet next year I'll be making this story even longer, because they are obviously adorable and Mom has a way of making my heart skip a beat with her wardrobe skills! Not to mention the dark brown eyes and curly hair… ugh. Life is unfair that we can't all be this stinkin' cute!
Year 1- Whimsical Outdoor Christmas
Ok, so if I had to be honest, this might, by a tiny bit, be my favorite out of all 3 years, but that's really too hard to say for sure. Me and Mom have this secret love for all things vintage when it comes to photos. So naturally I built my set to suit, and she just took it one step further making her kids (only 2 at the time) look like they stepped right out of a Charles Dickens novel. Swoon…
Year 2- Cozy at Home Christmas.
We had a big comfy chair, Christmas bed time stories, a fire burning, pure Christmas coziness. Due to the weather we tucked ourselves inside and it made for such a warm feeling.
Year 3- Classy Christmas
And I now introduce to you to the youngest little Jarbo. They are now a family of 3!
This year was all about classic yet fancy holiday style. And as you know- these kids ALWAYS have style. We kicked it up a notch with just the right amount glitter and sparkles to make it fancy, and the kids took care of the rest.
They are totally at the age where their personalities are bursting out, and it shows here! They just melt my heart!
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It's that time of year when New Year's Resolutions are going to be made... and soon thereafter, broken! According to the trainer at my gym, within 6 weeks people start dropping like flies. She told me that out of all the new sign-ups they receive for the New Year, 80% won't stick with it and drop out by Feb 10! Whoa!!!
We all know New Year's Resolutions are notorious for being unsustainable... but less than 6 weeks =( that's pretty sad.
So let's ignite your drive to make this year the best and healthiest year with my most popular gym tips -and flip that 80% drop-out rate to an 80% stick-with-it-healthy-lifestyle rate!
Here are my top tips for the right attitude, workout and motivation you need to go for the long haul.
*Note: Going to the gym does not have to mean the gym. Your version of the gym could be a yoga class, running outside or even an at home workout.
1. Everyone at the gym is a jerk so get used to it
And by 'jerk' I mean they won't smile at you so you'll think 'gosh, that person is a jerk'. But in actuality, no one smiles at you because they're either A) in-the-zone or B) they have already had the experience of smiling at someone only to realize the other person mistook it for flirting… or maybe they didn't and it was just an innocent smile back?!? Either way, now it's just awkward! Or C) both! Soon you'll become a jerk too... or at least appear to be. So don't be put-off or offended by someone's game-face! I'm sure they're really nice people outside of high intensity intervals and lifting iron.
2. Stay in your zone
It's so easy to feel discouraged by seeing other people who make your buckle-at-the-knees workout look like their warm-up. But they're not your competition. You are your only competition. Don't worry about how much faster the person next to you is running or how much weight they can curl or how much better their arms look in a tank top. Throw your self-consciousness out the door because everyone has to start somewhere. Comparing yourself will only make you feel like crap. Whenever I find myself in comparison mode, I give the other person props and say (silently to myself) "that person must have really worked hard to get to that point." It puts things back in perspective and gets me back in my zone again. Stay focused on you and your goals, because that's all that matters.
3. Forget about willpower, you need drive
What is driving you to want this now? What is your motivation? Until your gym routine really does become routine, you'll be much more successful if you have a strong driving force rather than trying to rely on willpower. Willpower is good for the last lap of the race when you can barely stand but you can't stop now, only 1 more lap to go. It's for short term use. All the fit people you see at the gym, day in and day out don't have willpower, they have drive! Willpower is you forcing yourself to do something, but drive is when a force from within is pushing you. See the difference :)
4. And on that note about drive and fitness…
What drives some people to overeat, be self-loathing and unmotivated can be the same exact thing that drives another person to run marathons, have washboard abs and outdo themselves each week. Take the ultra-marathoner Rich Roll who speaks openly about his past struggles with alcoholism. He now has a better and more healthy (albeit more extreme) way of channeling his struggles into something positive. I know of others (both friends and clients) who have similar histories or have dealt with drugs issues, bullying, an abusive relationship, etc and now they use that to drive them to something healthier everyday. The point is: don't judge anyone -fat, skinny, toned, showing-off, hiding... or something else. You have no idea the reasons behind why someone is striving to burn every ounce of body fat or why someone else has never exercised a day in their life. http://www.richroll.com/blog/time-to-man-up/
5. Prepare for your workout the night before
Set out your clothes, charge your ipod, fill your water bottle. Then get your gear on as soon as you wake up, even before you wash your face, so you have no excuses in the morning!
6. Nobody cares what you're wearing
Throw on your old t-shirt with the paint stains, put on your cut-off sweatpant shorts and leg warmers, who knows maybe you'll start a trend! I've seen a guy workout in jeans and other people who seem like their entire outfit was picked from a page in the Nordstrom fall catalog. Either way, nobody cares except you! So wear whatever makes you comfortable and don't worry about anyone else! I know I kinda said this one (see #2) but it's worth repeating.
7. Stop tying your shoelaces wrong!
If you have to double-knot your shoelaces, here's the right way to do it, so you can stop fiddling and get your butt moving. It's super easy, just reverse the last step. Watch the video to see the demo!
8. Yes you have the time to exercise
Find yourself saying you don't have time for the gym??? Read the book Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod! It will help you organize your day, and especially your morning so you can 'find the time' to get in a workout. Even if you think you don't have time! A 10 minute workout at home is better than skipping it altogether.
9. Commit to doing your workout 30 times
This is another Hal Elrod tip. He says it takes 30 times until the painfulness of a 'new thing' transforms into a natural habit. So instead of committing yourself to a month at the gym, commit to 30 workouts. He recommends daily so you get it in and over with sooner than later. Drawing it out over a longer period of time increases your dropout risk. The sooner you're able to be consistent, the sooner you'll be able to see results and stick with it.
10. Don't forget to breathe... always... like even now, but especially at the gym!
If you're new to cardio it's going to take a few weeks before your lungs adjust, so if you're coughing or hacking up phlegm on the treadmill, your lungs are just cleaning themselves out! You're breathing into pockets that haven't had fresh oxygen since playing tag in 5th grade! But you gotta start somewhere, so no matter how gross, it's totally normal and it should stop within a few weeks.
Also… when lifting weights, stretching or anything else, don't forget to breathe! It's easy to think more about pushing or pressing the weight than breathing, but that extra oxygen will help you perform better, and keep you from passing out :) General rule of thumb is to breathe into a contraction, so if you're doing a bicep curl you'd inhale when the weight is brought up to your shoulder, then exhale on the release of the muscle (on the way back down).
11. Do full body moves to save time and get the most out of your workout
There is a wide variety of full body moves you can do that will engage more than one muscle so you can get the most out of your workout and in less time. A great way to get used to doing these movements is to try out a few classes at the gym. Many classes will incorporate a wide variety of multi-muscle movements so you can get the most out of the class. Take these same moves and apply them to your regular solo workout.
12. Make sure whatever gym you choose it's convenient!
Be realistic about choosing the location. Are you really going to exercise at the gym near your work after a long day in the office? Or is the one right by your home more practical? Are you really going to start running outside if it's 30 degrees or is a nearby spin class more realistic… though it might sound more frightening! There are many options to consider when choosing a gym but don't base it simply on cost or amenities alone. Choose the one you're most likely to stick with and that's usually the one that's most convenient!
13. Have fun!
If you're bored, it's time to change it up and find a new challenge. Try something new, but give yourself at least 2 weeks or 6 classes, to get used to the movements. Many gyms offer a variety of group classes. You can also check out Groupon, Amazon Local or Living Social for discounts to a wide variety of workouts. There's everything from yoga to paddle boarding to kickboxing to boot-camp style workouts. Keep trying until you find something that you enjoy. Even if you don't end up sticking with the class for the long haul you can still bring in some of the new movements and techniques that you learned to freshen up your regular routine.
14. Go with a friend!
My husband and I keep each other accountable. We have our schedule set so we know that Monday, Wednesday and Friday is gym time. Neither of us wants to be the reason (uh-hem, excuse) that we didn't make it to the gym that day. Having a friend or someone else you know who'll be relying on you to go to the gym will greatly increase your chances of going! If you're at it alone, try taking a class. Arrive a few minutes early and introduce yourself to the instructor and ask if there's anything you should know ahead of time, also a good time to let them know if you have any injuries and they can offer you some different moves or assistance during class. Or talk to someone next to you. If you're worried about your 'performance' let them know you're new to the class and aren't really sure what you signed up for! You never know, they may have felt the same way when they started. Not feeling alone and making even a small connection will increase your chances of returning. You could also hire a personal trainer who will really keep you accountable!
15. Don't think about it, just do it!
If exercise isn't already a habit, then that means it's still in the 'chore' stage. You feel like you have to do it, or you have to talk yourself (or nag yourself) into doing it! Once that New Year momentum is gone, it's way too easy to talk yourself out of it. Stop that mental jibber-jabber and take a note from Nike's playbook: Just Do It! Get your gym clothes on, grab your water bottle and head out the door before you even have time to think about how cold it is outside or everything else you have to get done today. Just Do It!
16. Cardio is great, but not that great
For long term fat-burning you need to build muscle so don't spend your entire workout on the cardio equipment. Make friends with weights! 10-20 minutes of cardio is enough for most of us. Spend another 20+ minutes working on muscle building and strength training moves.
17. Don't use momentum when weight lifting or on machines
Often times people will use momentum when the weight is too heavy for their strength. But lifting heavier weights when you're not ready for it just sets you up for injury. You want to use controlled movements. There is nothing wrong or wimpy about using light weights. Start with a 5lb or even 3lb dumbbell and gradually work your way up to heavier weights… once you have strengthened your muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons so they can handle the weight and force. Use steady, controlled movements rather than fast, swinging or jerking movements. That won't do anything to build muscle but instead, will waste your time and could cause an injury. Focus on each movement and the muscle that you're trying to work for the most effective exercises.
18. Keep exercising through aches but not injuries
When I'm running on the treadmill, especially if it's been awhile and I get a stomach cramp, instead of stopping altogether, I slow down to the fastest pace I can keep until the cramp works itself out. Legs can also get a cramp or feel tingly when you first start doing cardio, but that should stop happening after a few weeks at the gym. Again, slow down to a comfortable pace until the discomfort is gone. If it persists, slow down to a walking pace and simply walk for 5 mins to get your body warmed up, then spend some time doing stretches. Working through these minor discomforts will help you get to the next level and eventually will stop happening. But if you have an injury, that is completely different. Don't just push yourself through it. Speak to a physical therapist or find a qualified trainer at the gym and ask them what moves you can do so you don't cause further injury, but will still keep you active until you fully recover. If you have a severe injury you may be left with just stretching or balancing exercises which is still better than nothing and will help prep your body for when you are fully recovered.
19. Warm-up!
For many people a 1-5 minute walk on the treadmill will be enough of a warm-up to wake up those muscles and get the blood and oxygen flowing. Jumping jacks or jogging in place also works! This will help prevent injuries and help your performance too!
20. Don't stretch first, but definitely stretch after your workout
Stretching before your muscles have had a chance to warm-up means they are going to be more constrained and not as flexible, this could potentially cause an injury to the muscle or ligament. But don't skip stretching just because it's at the end of the workout and you feel fine - consider it part of your workout (unless you just did a yoga class). You've just spent all that time contracting your muscles, now it's time to do the opposite and lengthen them! Stretching will shorten your recovery time, reduce injury and will help you become more flexible. Spend 5-15 minutes stretching your arms, shoulders, back, hips, legs and glutes, everything!
21. Drink plenty of water!
Bring a water bottle with you. Don't drink the artificially flavored Gatorade drinks. You can make your own healthy electrolyte drink HERE using sea salt, honey and citrus.
22. If you're struggling, don't make it a bigger deal than it is
Take your routine down a few notches and simply read a book or a magazine while walking on the treadmill or doing the stair stepper. Any exercise is better than skipping it altogether. And keeping this consistency will help you develop the new healthy habit of setting aside time for yourself to exercise. You can step it up a few notches when you're ready.
23. Know when to take a break
Know when to take breaks and when to take it easy, both during the workout and throughout the year. It's totally fine to stop and take a breath during your workout. This is actually a good sign that you're heart rate is up. Taking a moment to rest and bring it back down again will actually help improve your overall heart rate, health and fat burning throughout the day (think of it as a mini form of HIIT).
24. Beware of burnout
When I first started going to the gym and making it a habit, I didn't want to stop for fear I would slip back into my old ways. I'd make sure when we went on vacation there was a gym at our hotel. I'd workout 3-4 times a week, and I was always fine-tuning and trying to improve my performance over the last one. This was fine in the beginning because that's what I needed to make it stick. But!... I got tired of it! Now, years later I take breaks! I'll completely switch up my routine for a month and do something different or just a lighter workout. And I no longer use the hotel gym, I take a real vacation!
25. Make the most of your time
You don't have to spend an hour at the gym. A 10-20 min workout can be so effective! But you really have to be working out during that time. Luckily that's what HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workouts are for! Many gyms offer these if you don't know where to start. There's a boot-camp class in my town that has a 20 minute workout and you'll be dripping sweat afterwards! You can also do it easily on your own. All you do is a high-intensity workout such as: sprinting, jumping jacks, running in place, mountain climbers, etc for just 30-60 seconds. Then switch to walking, doing a weight lift, stretch or other low-intensity workout for 30-60 seconds. HIIT workouts have been shown to be the most powerful for burning fat and increasing cardio!
Last but not least...
26. It'll get easier!


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Tips on Selecting Appealing Persuasive Topics for an Essay
Persuasive topics for an essayhave to be appealing to the reader. Purpose of writing a persuasive essay is to get agreement of the reader to accept your view on the topic or to take an action you propose. There are many ways to persuade somebody to do what you want. Writing an essay or a letter is only one method of persuasion, while speeches, action and certain behaviors can be employed in the persuasion. If you resort to writing as the means of persuasion, there are different approaches of winning the reader. You may choose to use emotions, statistics, logic etc in our writing to support your persuasion. It is not correct to say that persuasive essays and argumentative essays are the same, though sometimes it is considered that they are same.
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Persuasion is a gentle art. The persuasive essay appeals with the authority of the writer, emotions of the reader or to the logic and the arguments in the essay. Unlike in an argumentative essay, the arguments have to be expressed in milder words without affecting the strength of the arguments. This is why the tone of the language is important in a persuasive essay. Students should select a topic that is more suitable for writing a persuasive essay. Students can get good ideas for persuasive essay topics from a good essay writing service.
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- Beauty contests are demeaning to women
- More women should be appointed to positions of power
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- Keeping animals in zoos is cruelty to animals; hence all the zoos should be closed.
- Children should be allowed to vote because the legislators pass laws on children too.
- The that depict violence, like bullfighting, wrestling, boxing and rugby should not be shown on TV
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A little way out of the city centre is a gem of a place called the Lao Textile Museum. This privately own and run museum is home to some of Vientiane's best examples of ancient traditional textiles. It's advisable to book before arriving but we stopped off on a chance visit one morning.
Silk and cotton textile weaving in Laos is a time-old tradition that is still practised today throughout the country, using the same, hand-operated wooden looms. Techniques and patterns are passed down through generations and hold significant meanings between villages and ethnic tribes.
Lao weaving is a laborious and intricate process that starts with a simple silk worm and progresses through to growing plants used in natural dyes and months at a creaky loom, all to make a single cloth.
The grounds of the Lao textile museumare quite big but the museum itself is housed in an old (over 100 years old, we're told) 2-storey, traditional, wooden Lao house.
On the ground floor of the museum are traditional looms and other machinery used over the last century. Our Lao guide is happy to hop on the looms and show us how to operate them; they are still in good working order.
There's both sitting and standing looms from different parts of the country, as well as different types of textiles and patterns for Laos's multitude of ethnic tribes.
While the downstairs section is open to the elements, the upstairs is shuttered with big wooden doors and quite dark. Here, there are dozens of intricately woven garments, tapestries and textiles significant to different tribes and provinces.
These textiles are mostly ceremonial and would have been made for occasions such as weddings. Each would take many months to make. Some pieces are quite old and delicate and have to be encased under glass.
Downstairs, you can also see the traditional dyeing process, from the plants to the clay urns that hold the different dyes.
Altogether it's a fascinating insight into one of Laos' most interesting traditions.
If you want to know more about the fascinating world of beautiful Lao textiles, check out my posts on Luang Prabang's Ock Pop Tok textile centre, Lao ethnic dress by province, dye your own Lao silk and cotton scarves, and where you can buy handmade Lao textiles in Vientiane.
The Lao Textile Museum is about 3km from the Lao circus. It's open from 9am-4pm. Call +856 20 55 811 991


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There are, in my opinion, three musts in my life: great books, great food and a great kitchen. Give me a great story where I can bury myself in the plot, admire the scenery and fall in love with the characters. Or give me a book brimming with gorgeous photographs for me to savor and enjoy. Or give me a cookbook. Definitely give me a cookbook! Give me one that I can read from front to back and all over again, with pages marked from notes in pencil, or marked from spatterings of whatever dish it is I am making or wine I am pouring, and pages that have been flagged, marking my favorite recipes. I love beautiful, image-filled cookbooks, as well as the instructional, informational varieties such as those from Fanny Farmer, Julia Child and Joy of Cooking. In my own small kitchen I have two bookcases filled with books, a collection that continues to grow. One day I will have my very own kitchen library with copious amounts of books, comfortable seating, plenty of lighting and of course a library ladder - No library is complete without a ladder!
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Animal Feed Additives Market is likely to generate over USD 25 billion by 2024; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc. Growing consumer demand for meat products as a source for protein and nutrients along with rising concern towards livestock health & safety should drive animal feed additives market demand. These products act as catalyst preventing diseases, improving weight gain, digestion, conversion rate and overall health.
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Rising concerns towards disease outbreaks in livestock suffering from swine flu, bird flu, infections and avian influenza should drive animal feed additives market demand. Increasing concern for safety and quality of meat & meat products should prompt growing demand for specialty additives adding to global demand.
U.S. animal feed additives market should grow significantly at a rate of over 3% by 2024 due to strong demand for quality & safe meat products. Stringent food & safety regulations pertaining to standardized meat and milk products along with ban on meat and bone meal should amplify regional product demand.
Pigment animal feed additives market size should gain about 4.5% during projected timeframe. Its ability to improve palatability and appeal to improve feed efficacy should drive industry size. Growing industrialization of pork, aquaculture and poultry business on a global scale should drive product demand.
Animal feed additives market demand from aquaculture application should grow steadily to surpass 155 kilo tons by 2024. Amino acids are one of the important ingredients in aquafeed additives as fish and prawns are not able to synthesize proteins into amino acids which include tryptophan, lysine, methionine, and threonine. Vitamins also form importance source of diet for shrimp & fish to enhance disease resistance and improve defense mechanism.
Stringent regulations and policies towards ban on use of antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) increases demand for natural growth promoters owing to bioaccumulation and building resistance towards medical antibiotics which should propel animal feed additives market. Increasing emphasis towards standardizing meat products should drive demand for antioxidants, vitamins and amino acids further bolstering animal feed additives demand.
Probiotics animal feed additives market size should grow significantly at a rate of over 5.5% during forecast timeframe as it helps in enhancing gut & intestinal health in swine, poultry and cattle being dietary supplement. It comprises of live micro-organism strains which maintains microbial flora in gastrointestinal tract in animals improving digestion and feed efficacy propelling industry growth.
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Animal feed additives market demand from pet food applications should surpass 160 kilo tons by 2024. Pets needs nutrition & special care for strengthening their joints, improving metabolism, and protecting hair & skin coats. Vitamins, pigments, flavors, antioxidants and probiotics are the prominently used in pet food. Vitamins helps to enable in maintaining body functions and provides essential nutrients needed for growth of pet animals.
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In an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer today, GOP Presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson once again used a Nazi analogy to speak about U.S. domestic policy and politics. In response to this rhetoric, and Carson's pattern of comparing a range of topics to Hitler and the Nazi regime, the National Jewish Democratic Council released the following statement.
"Republican Presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson has a disturbing pattern of comparing a range of topics to Hitler and the Nazi regime. Even his campaign has acknowledged the troubling nature of this pattern, yet Carson continues to choose to use this type of rhetoric.
"Campaigning in New Hampshire a couple of weeks ago, Carson admitted his awareness of the inflammatory nature of his remarks. 'You know I think back to Nazi Germany — and I know the politically correct police say you are not allowed to say Nazi Germany but I am going to say it anyway because I don't care what they say,' Carson stated.
"Today, he again defended his use of Nazi and Hitler analogies on CNN. What Carson fails to realize, time and again, is that this rhetoric is unacceptable and there is nothing in our domestic politics or policy that should be equated to mass murder carried out by Hitler and the Nazis. Carson's suggestion that some small arms in the hands of civilians would be able to successfully defeat the well-armed and genocidal Nazi war machine is absurd. He owes the entire Jewish population, as well as all the descendants of those murdered by the Nazis, an apology. It is way past time for Carson to stop using this type of rhetoric once and for all."


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Chris Newcomb, M.Div.
Life is never certain. You take chances. You hope for the best. Sometimes things work out just as we plan. Other times things go very wrong. Most times, however, we can't predict the outcome before it arrives.
Case in point: I have a friend whose spouse has to decided to file for divorce after more than a decade of marriage. What's worse is this friend has a substance abuse issue that is not being cared for in recovery. I was very saddened to hear this news.
Recently, my friend and I both suffered from insomnia on the same night. We spent a little while texting back and forth to catch up on each others lives. As they filled me in on the pending divorce, I found myself feeling sad. I wanted to fix their marriage. I felt powerless. It wasn't my place to fix it even though I really wanted to do so.
What amazed me as we texted back and forth was the fact that my friend was very clear that given the circumstances it was a great reason to 'chemically cope'. However, my friend went on to say that getting plastered was not of any interest to them despite their current difficult circumstances. This was good news to hear!
I am not an advocate of divorce nor do I try to judge those who have experienced it. Life is complicated and there seems to be stronger shades of grey than blacks and whites in human relationships. I do, however, suggest divorce in one particular instance every time: substance abuse.
Let me be clear, I am not saying that I encourage people to get divorced if one spouse is addicted to a substance. Rather, what I am saying is that ANYONE who is addicted to a substance(s) needs to consider getting a 'divorce' from that substance. It could literally save their lives!
The truth is that substance abuse is a relationship of sorts. It starts out with the dopaminergic highs of attraction and flirtation. It moves to connection and intimacy. Finally, it settles into relationship. That's when things start to go downhill. It moves to conflict and ends up with irreconcilable differences.
If you or someone you love is addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, it's time to get a divorce! The marriage is over. It's time to admit that you got into the wrong relationship and that the only way out is for you to leave. Your partner is stubborn, obnoxious and a liar. Why stay with that kind of partner? Don't you want something more out of a relationship?
At The Coleman Institute, we are dedicated to helping people get clean and stay clean. If you or someone you love needs to be detoxed from alcohol, opiates, benzos, Methadone, or Suboxone, please do not hesitate to call Jennifer Pius or Amy Stewart at 1-877-773-3869. We are here for you!