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Sunday, August 21, 2011
the boy who cried wolf
22 comments:
- MerrittTimes said...
I can't offer any advice just sympothy. In fact, just this morning when I dropped of my 2 1/2 year old she was once again telling her teacher about the owie on her arm that hasn't even existed for the past two weeks. She got it a month ago and is still hanging onto it.
I had a simular tooth incident with my 5 year old. Also blew off her complaining until her face swelled up and she had to have her tooth pulled as well. Her is hoping it gets better or that they one day win an Academy Award.
- August 22, 2011 at 5:40 AM
- Elizabeth said...
Same way - put her off until I finally offer to take her to the doctor and then when she is just tearfully grateful, start wondering if something is really up and then apologize profusely when we leave with a prescription for both antibiotics and steroids...
- August 22, 2011 at 5:55 AM
If it makes you feel any better, my brother was the same way. He once walked around on a broken leg (hairline fracture) for 36 hours because my parents didn't take his complaints seriously because the boy was *always* complaining about something hurting him.
- August 22, 2011 at 6:27 AM
I just had a similar issue with my six year old. She complained and complained about an "owwie" on her leg that needed a band-aid. She always does that for the littlest things because she likes the band-aids. Well, turned out that "owwie" was hiding a huge infection in her leg. We're now on day 5 of Bactrin for the infection. I felt and still feel horrible for not believing her. My husband and I told her all about the boy who cried wolf after we got back from the doctor, too!
- August 22, 2011 at 7:20 AM
- Georgia said...
How do I handle my drama queen? TEQUILLA. LOL....just kidding. I had a similar story with Matthew complaining that he couldn't read the board at school....I thought he was just not wanting to do his work, and he wanted to wear glasses. After months of his "complaining", I took him to the eye doctor....he had TERRIBLE vision, and needed glasses. I felt so bad that I made him wait so long.
- August 22, 2011 at 7:30 AM
- Emily said...
My sister-in-law walked around with a broken arm for a whole day because my mother-in-law didn't believe that she had broken her arm. She only believed her when it started to swell!
- August 22, 2011 at 7:36 AM
- Jody said...
Oh, so good to see kindred spirits here... A little over a week ago my 4-yr-old fell at the playground and started his dramatic antics... which I ignored for days... turns out he broke his elbow, which is now casted and healing. But when one has a drama queen (or king in our case), it's so stinkin' hard to know when to take them seriously!
- August 22, 2011 at 10:21 AM
- Jenny said...
When my daughter was ten and coughed and moaned and felt lousy for months I convinced her it was just allergies until I finally took her to the doctor. Naturally it was pneumonia. Later I thought her growth spurt and changing figure was to blame for her round belly, but of course that turned out to be a four pound (!) ovarian cyst. On the other end of the scale is my dangerously stoic mother who had a compression fracture in her spine for two weeks before we pried the admission of "a sore back" out of her. (She has also had a broken hip AND a broken wrist and kept those secret. I live less than a mile away and my phone works.) I can't get the mother OR daughter part right!
- August 22, 2011 at 10:39 AM
- Stephanie said...
My 10 year old broke her wrist in February and we didn't believe her that it hurt. I honestly just thought she scraped her palm when she fell running on the concrete. We took her to the er the next day with me telling her the whole way that if it wasn't broken she was in trouble and she ended up in a cast for 3 weeks! We all do it!
- August 22, 2011 at 11:03 AM
- Jewels said...
I'm sorry to tell you, it doesn't get any better as they get older. My 17 year-old son has always been a hypochondriac and I never know when to take hime seriously. Going to the doctor doesn't phase him, at all. I think he enjoys it. We put off an ER visit for several hours when he 'hurt' his knee. Yep, bruised ACL, a brace and months of physical therapy.
Don't feel bad. We all do it.
- August 22, 2011 at 12:26 PM
- Cannon's said...
You're doing great and we all feel that way at times. Drama Queens are tricky that way. p.s. you're Oliver looks just like my hubby did when he was a little boy! Startles me a little at first but then it's so sweet.
- August 22, 2011 at 1:06 PM
- Melinda said...
I have to shut my drama queen down real quick-- if I give in a little, she keeps it up and gets more and more freaked out. Don't feel too bad (although I know its hard), its not like you were knowingly ignoring an injury. I felt so guilty when we found out our oldest had horrible vision (REALLY BAD!), like there's anything I could do about it. I had a friend who's mom would not believe her that her side was REALLY hurting, finally took her in right before her appendix burst--yikes! So like everyone says, it happens to a lot of us! :)
- August 22, 2011 at 2:57 PM
- NailNewbie said...
My MIL calls my daughter Sarah Bernhardt because she has always been quite dramatic - she even arrived 8 weeks early in order to make a grand entrance (ha). Most of the time, when she begins to complain I offer a visit to the doctor. That usually stops the dramatics.
- August 22, 2011 at 8:23 PM
- debra g said...
Same thing happened to me, TWICE!!! I didn't learn my lesson after my first child needed a root canal. I had to go and let my third child's tooth go bad, too. Those darn kids and their rotten teeth. And we are avid brushers, too. Or so I thought.
- August 22, 2011 at 9:21 PM
- Beth said...
You know my story...my drama king had his appendix burst before we decided he wasn't just being his usual over dramatic self.
It didn't help when he found out that he had 2 great grandpa's die from burst appendix...before penicillin was discovered. He reminded us from that point on that he could haved died because we didn't take him serious :/
- August 22, 2011 at 9:53 PM
- Jenny said...
(Long time lurker from CJane's blog) (love your stuff)
I have a 12 year old drama queen too, who just "hurt" herself tonight. She is ALWAYS doing something to her ankles...even conned the school nurse into giving her crutches. It was barely, barely swollen and no bruising. So tonight when she said her hip 'cracked' after she got up from her prayers, we didn't take her too seriously. Which then caused the floodgates and hysteria to start. Medication and ice and waiting are the course of action. And maybe a trip to the doctor tomorrow morning.
- August 22, 2011 at 10:10 PM
- Tyra @ SilverLily Sews said...
The first thing I thought as I started reading your post was, "I bet this little guy is looking to get some of the extra attention his sister gets." I think you handled it beautifully by telling him that story. I'd just follow it up with a little extra awareness about finding special time for just you two.
- August 22, 2011 at 11:16 PM
- Jodi said...
Your post couldn't of come at a better time for me. My seven year old son is going on almost 3 weeks of thinking he is going to "throw up and feeling icky". It started when we started introducing school work into our morning schedule...about 3 weeks ago.
There have been times when I've doubted myself and almost convience myself that something is wrong with him...yet he hasn't thrown up once and doesn't seem to feel icky when he's playing with his friends.
Needless to say I've made a doctor's appointment...just to be sure.
- August 23, 2011 at 9:24 AM
- Becky G said...
I have never commented on a person's blog that I don't REALLY know but I just love reading your blog AND I have a friend who did the EXACT same thing. Her sweet little boy has a tendancy to be overly dramatic so she didn't even think anything of his whining about his tooth, face, jaw... then found out he had an absessed tooth that needed to be pulled and a root canal in the tooth next to it because it was infected as well... I think all of Moms go through our 'oh I am such a crappy Mom' moments.
- August 23, 2011 at 3:44 PM
- Sonja said...
this is so hard. we have a drama queen as well. he screams so loud for every little boo boo and just won't stop complaining about something. i have no advice... but ouch about the root canals.
- August 24, 2011 at 7:48 PM
- E said...
Oh man, I had one of the same incidents... Drama queen daughter, aged 10 at the time (now 13), went on her first overnight camp with church... called me second day saying she'd hurt her arm by falling off a bunk. Because she'd been walking from top bunk to top bunk... almost 4 feet apart... fell and hit a suitcase... She said it didn't hurt enough to come home (a four day camp). She got home Monday afternoon, it was still hurting... called the doctor Tuesday, saw regular doc on Wednesday, got an x-ray and an appointment with the specialist for Thursday. Got a cast and all the fun stuff Thursday for a broken wrist. *sigh* Don't even get me going about her getting a pen cap stuck in the cast and having the cast taken off a week early because of a pen cap...
We've told her the story about the boy who cried wolf and had her write two essays on it when she *insisted* something was wrong and it wasn't, both times involving leaving work, school, cancelling plans, etc... Hasn't changed a thing. We still ignore most of her complaints unless something is obviously wrong - blood, dislocation, fever, vomiting, etc.
- August 26, 2011 at 4:56 PM
- Becky Mutter said...
I sent my drama queen to school with a tummy ache (she complains when she's hungry, gassy, needs to poo--TMI?) and told her to tell the teacher if she felt like throwing up. She did, but the teacher didn't believe she was sick any more than I did and she was told to sit down and rest. You can see where this is going, right? Yup, she three up in the classroom. Felt like a great mom that day! ;-)
I believe anyone with more than the national average-sized family has experienced this.
- October 25, 2011 at 10:47 AM

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Sol 197 Update On Curiosity From USGS Scientist Ken Herkenhoff: Two-Sol Planning25 February 2013
For the first time, I was SOWG Chair for a 2-sol planning session on Saturday. Earlier this month, the MSL project stopped scheduling tactical operations on Sundays, to give the team a break once a week. So we've been planning 2 sols at a time on Saturdays, which can be challenging, but it went pretty well this time. The focus continues to be on Chemin and SAM analysis of the first drill sample, and we look forward to hearing the results of these analyses soon. We were also able to add a few DAN and Mastcam observations, again limited by battery power.


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Maryland's basketball court no longer has Gary Williams' sweat on it.
The hardwood does, however, have his name on its surface. Maybe forever.
In an emotional ceremony Wednesday night before the Terrapins faced No. 8 Duke, Maryland dedicated the floor at Comcast Center to Williams, the winningest coach in the history of the program.
After Williams entered the arena with his signature fist pump, the school unveiled two emblems on each end of the court.
Located near the visitor's bench and opposite the home bench, the markings have Williams' signature in black above the word COURT in red letters.
After the insignia was revealed in laser lights, the crowd chanted "Gary! Gary! Gary!" in appreciation for Williams, who retired in May after a 22-year run at his alma mater.
Williams thanked his former players and the crowd for their contribution to his success, and asked the fans to give his successor, Mark Turgeon, the same support.
Williams went 461-252 at Maryland, taking the team to two Final Fours and winning the 2002 national championship. The Terrapins made the NCAA tournament 14 times under his guidance.
He was known for his intensity on the bench, which often caused him to literally sweat through his suit.
Williams yelled, he led — and he won.
He wore his championship ring to the event. Asked after the ceremony if he always wears it, Williams responded, "I only bring it out for big events. It doesn't get much bigger than this."
And the fist pump?
"It was great to do it one more time," he said. "That's the last time."
After coaching at American University and Ohio State, Williams came to Maryland in 1989 to assume control of a program burdened under the weight of NCAA sanctions. He built it into a national powerhouse and reached the zenith of his profession by defeating Indiana in 2002 for the school's first NCAA basketball championship.
"He took the program and made it what it is today," said Juan Dixon, the starting guard for that title team. "Coach Williams was able to do something special in 2002. It is a well-deserved honor for a great person and a great guy. I love him to death and I'm very happy for him."
Walt Williams, who starred for Gary Williams' early teams at Maryland, said, "It's great to be here to see this. Being with him in the beginning and ending like this is something so deserved. I'm just happy to be a part of it."


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The 2nd Annual Project Earth Day Student Eco-Fashion Show is coming up on April 24 here in NYC, and Inhabitat will be there scouting the runway for future eco-fashion stars and sustainable style innovators! We will cover both the Project Earth Day Eco-Fashion Show as well as the student competition, and we are totally psyched to report on 'just how green' this year's student line up will be. Last year's runway show featured a dazzling line up of future-forward creations, and the 2008 competition is bound to up the ante on new and improved ways to advance green design and couture.
Project Earth Day 2008 will again be held at the environmentally sleek Teknion showroom and will be organized by Emerging Green Builders of New York (EGBNY) and the local chapter of USGBC with a still to be announced list of co-sponsors. Organizers are looking for fresh talent to explore the theme of 'how green are you?' as well as the concept of how the built (green) environment inspires cutting-edge eco-fashion design. Designs chosen for the runway presentation will be judged based on the designer's aesthetic sensibility, the execution of design, and the clever incorporation of one or more ecological design principles.
Each winning design will make its eco-fashion debut on the Project Earth Day catwalk by a professional model. The student designers and the judging panel will be given the opportunity to discuss the winning designs with the media after the fashion show in a press conference.
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Before I jet off, though, I want to show you a couple more DIY projects from our kitchen. If you live in an apartment, like we do, you know that there are limitations with what you're allowed to do. It can be frustrating at times- especially when it comes to painting. However, I want to show you a few ways that John and I have made our kitchen more customized, despite small spaces + regulations. YESTERDAY I posted the cabinet makeover- completely reversible, cheap and easy. Today I'll show you some inspirations from Ikea.
While browsing the Swedish giant about six months ago, John fell in love with some LED lighting they displayed underneath the kitchen cabinets. It had to be installed, though, and for Ikea it was extremely expensive.
We recreated the same look for $9, and again, it's completely reversible.
I bought 6 LED touch lights from AMAZON.COM and used 3M command (more about this at a later date!) strips to attach them to the undersides of our cabinets. The 3M removes completely with no residue. They aren't beautiful, but unless you bend down, you can't see them underneath our cabinets.
I love the way they look, they have a very gentle, pretty glow and are great for using at night. John especially loves them because he hates our florescent lighting and avoids using it whenever possible. They definitely aren't bright enough for cooking, but they're wonderful for a light night snack, or just to use to add a little luminosity to your abode.
The second inspiration also came from Ikea. They were selling these step stools in various colors, but we chose the unfinished version for $12.99 (now $14.99). This was a big deal for us, we needed a step stool for our kitchen, and it needed to be easily accessible as I use it all the time. I also wanted it to match, though, and not be in the way.I ended up painting it yellow (two coats, acrylic paint) and it looks so bright and wonderful! These stools are easy to paint, and if you're talented you can always give it a base color and then stencil on a fun design. I may go back and add in white stripes, now that I'm thinking about it. Actually... let's do it now!
(2) Tape it. Tape off your design with painters or masking tape, or use a stencil. I striped mine with varying widths of white. I did that by starting with widths of 3 pieces of tape and then 2 and then 1 (on the top).
(3). Paint it. Paint again and again til your color is achieved. If you want it to be easier, paint the stool with your LIGHTER color first and then layer it with the darker shade. I didn't know I'd be adding stripes when I made this :)
(4) Dry it. Once the color is achieved, allow the stool to completely dry and then remove the tape. Voila!We also needed to make it accessible without being in the way. In the end, I put it in front of the oven. I also put a peace lily (from my Grandfather's funeral) on top of it to add aesthetic value and make it more useful. The plant needed something to sit on! The oven had been a real eyesore when you walk into our apartment, but now it's really quirky and somewhat reminds me of my favorite German homes.
SO there you go! Two quick, little customizations for your home... whether you're an apartment dweller or not! Yesterday was so gorgeous, I thought for sure Spring was here. However, Michigan dashed my hopes with a fresh crop of snow this morning. I can't complain, though, the weather has been AMAZING so far! Before I rush off, I want to remind you to LIKE OUR FACEBOOK page and be automatically entered to win one of 10 prizes. Odds are pretty good and there are only 5 more days to enter, so you should rush over and get in on it! Have a great day, and as always, thanks for reading.


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Greetings Everyone,
I considered posting this question in a reply to Michelle's thread about how people share the Gospel, but decided this was a bit too different in scope so here goes:
Lately something occurred to me: I cannot remember ever having been witnessed to in my entire adult life. Although I am a believer, and I'm not offended by this, I'd say it would be reasonable to expect that I'd have the occasional person sharing their faith with me in some way or another. It's never happened.
One could consider several factors that might explain this:
I don't get out much.
I'm very introverted.
One could argue, with some conviction, that God does not intend to waste the resource on an existing believer.
One could argue, with more conviction, that this characterizes the area in which I live (Bay Area).
One could argue, with even more conviction, that I have a face for radio.
Uh, but seriously, is my personal experience too myopic an indicator of the relative lack of evangelism, or could this be a sad commentary on what Christians don't do?
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U.S. productivity growth slowed in the fourth quarter while labor costs kept falling. For the year, productivity turned in another weak gain.
Productivity grew at an annual rate of 3.2 percent in the October-December period, down slightly from a 3.6 percent growth rate in the third quarter, the Labor Department reported Thursday. Labor costs fell at a 1.6 percent rate in the fourth quarter after an even bigger 2 percent rate of decline in the third quarter.
For the year, productivity rose a slight 0.6 percent, down from a 1.5 percent increase in 2012, and the weakest performance since an 0.5 percent rise in 2011. Labor costs edged up a slight 1 percent in 2013, continuing a trend of modest gains in labor costs.
Productivity measures output per hour of work. Greater productivity raises living standards because it enables companies to pay their workers more without having to raise prices which could boost inflation.
The Federal Reserve monitors productivity and labor costs for any signs that inflation could pick up. Mild inflation has allowed the Fed to keep short-term interest rates at record lows and purchase bonds to try to keep long-term rates down.
The Fed in December and again in January announced that it was reducing its monthly bond purchases, taking them from $85 billion per month down to $65 billion.
But at the same time, the Fed strengthened its commitment to keep short-term rates low for an extended period. It expects to keep those rates low "well past" the time that unemployment dips below 6.5 percent. The unemployment rate is currently 6.7 percent.
In records going back to 1947, productivity has been growing by about 2 percent per year.
In 2010 and 2011, productivity increased at annual rates above 3 percent. That reflected the fact that millions of Americans were laid off as companies struggled to cope with a deep downturn. While output was down as well, the number of workers fell more, increasing the rate of productivity.
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Today heads are exploding in Rightieland, because Florida Governor Rick Scott has reversed course and decided to go along with the "Obamacare" Medicaid expansion.
You might remember that last summer's SCOTUS decision declared that states could not be forced to expand Medicaid, as called for in the Affordable Care Act. The baggers immediately seized on this as a means to foil Obamacare and prevent it from succeeding. You can keep tabs on which states are in and which states are out on this website.
Scott was all lined up to nix Medicaid expansion, but he has changed his mind and will expand. Erick Erickson's heart is broken..
Do read "What's It Like to Wake Up From a Tea Party Binge? Just Ask Florida!" by Stephanie Mencimer at Mother Jones. It's quite an eye-opener, and a jaw-dropper. It was written before Scott's flipflop. But it includes this bit:
If Florida rejects the Medicaid expansion, state hospitals stand to lose about $654 million a year in federal payments for care to the uninsured—payments that were reduced in Obamacare on the assumption that hospitals would gain revenue by caring for the newly insured.
One wonders if Scott's former cronies in the hospital biz leaned on him to change his mind.
Also read Jonathan Chait's comments on Scott's change of heart. I started to excerpt part of it, but it's all good. So just go there.


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Clint Hurdle was hired as the manager of the Pirates in November of 2010, but he had a connection to Pittsburgh that was very important to him before that.
In 2006, during his stint as skipper of the Colorado Rockies, Hurdle began a relationship with the Children's Institute of Pittsburgh. He and his wife Karla have a 10-year-old daughter named Madison, who was born with Prader-Willi Syndrome -- a rare and complex genetic disorder that affects many parts of the body -- and the Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is the only hospital-based site in the world that offers treatment for those affected by it.
This past December 11, as the first official stop on the team's annual Winter Caravan, Hurdle was part of a large contingent from the Pirates and Pirates Charities that presented a $200,000 check to the Children's Institute's Centers of Excellence, which specialize in care for Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and autism.
The proceeds donated were the direct result of the money raised through the Pirates Charities Root Sports Auction last August and the Wins for Kids program, where fans make a donation to the cause for each Pirates victory over the course of the season. Hurdle is also the national spokesperson for Prader-Willi Syndrome.
"I can't say enough about Clint Hurdle and his passion for individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome," said David Miles, President and CEO of the Children's Institute of Pittsburgh. "He's been an outstanding spokesperson, not only for the institute, but for the national association as well. I'm overwhelmed by him at times. We've had Clint come in and talk to groups for us, and every single time it's just been a really moving experience."
Miles also expressed his gratitude to everyone else associated with the Pirates during his remarks at the check presentation ceremonies, but that day the organization wanted the spotlight to shine on the Children's Institute.
"David, you and your team are the real heroes," said Bob Nutting, the Chairman of the Pirates and Pirates Charities. "We know that your dedication and your team's dedication day after day and year after year are what truly make the greatest impact. We're here to say thank you and to support you and do what we can.
"Delivering a check or writing a check is important and we're pleased to do it, but I think Pirates Charities -- much like the Children's Institute -- really is about caring and about families and about hope and about love. It's about how we reach out and help each other, and that's something that you all do here every single day."
Hurdle's relationship with the Children's Institute of Pittsburgh was at least part of the reason the opportunity to manage the Pirates seemed like such a good fit.
"Finding a place like this where I could get involved and use the platform I have to help make a significant difference in the lives of these children and in the lives of like-minded families with the same set of challenges that we have, it just felt right. It made sense," Hurdle said. "The Children's Institute has been a special place for us for eight years. I've watched it grow and many of the people here have watched Madi grow up. So there's just a lot of feel-good going on at the Children's Institute for the Hurdle family.
"What I've come to learn in the 10 years of Madi's existence, and through the experiences we've had with her is that we're in a better place with our children with Prader-Willi now than we were 10 years ago. We continue to make advancements and improvements as so many people reach out to help us. Madi has a brighter future than the generation that was before her, and truly, we can help level the playing field and give these children opportunities to have a meaningful life."
Members of the Pirates organization who joined Hurdle and Nutting at the December check presentation, and the holiday party for patients and students that followed, included President Frank Coonelly and two of Hurdle's players -- All-Star center fielder Andrew McCutchen and relief pitcher Jared Hughes.
"We all know that a critical part of what Pirates Charities can do is to help support organizations in our community that really impact positively the lives of children and families throughout the region, and the Children's Institute is such a wonderful example of that kind of organization," Nutting said. "We were proud to expand our support of the Children's Institute this year."


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Healing Totem Pole to be blessed at Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion-Sept 13
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Totem journey and the installation site in BethesdaNational Library of Medicine
Healing Totem Pole to be blessed at Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion
September 13, 11:00a.m.
Totem will travel by truck to National Institutes of Health campus Bethesda, Maryland
September 13, 11am at Seattle Center's Fisher Pavilion, a totem pole carved by Jewell Praying Wolf James of the Lummi Nation will be blessed as it embarks on a cross-country journey to the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, where it will be installed as part of a new National Library of Medicine (NLM) exhibit, Native Voices: Native Peoples' Concepts of Health and Illness, opening October 6.
The event is free and open to the public.
The NLM exhibit, Native Voices, will examine concepts of health and medicine among contemporary American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawai'ians.
The totem pole and two benches have been created by renowned artist Jewell Praying Wolf James – of the House of Tears Carvers of the Lummi Nation near Bellingham, Washington – who also carved and transported healing totem poles to the 9/11 sites in New York, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania.
The totem pole will begin its journey from the Lummi Nation in Washington State on September 12, and will be blessed by eight Indian Nations during its three-week journey across the continental U.S. to Bethesda (see schedule below).
September 13 agenda of events at Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center
10:30a.m. coffee and refreshments
11:00a.m. remarks by distinguished guests
- Donald A.B. Lindberg, M.D., Director, National Library of Medicine
- Lizabeth (Betsy) Wilson, Dean of University of Washington Libraries
- Ralph Forquera, Executive Director, Seattle Urban Indian Health Institute
- David Oreiro, member of the Lummi Nation
11:30a.m. blessing of totem
- Kauila Clark, Traditional Healer, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, Oahu, Hawai'i
- Ted Mala, M.D., Director of Tribal Relations and Tribal Healing, Southcentral Foundation, Alaska
- Jewell James, Head Carver, House of Tears Carvers, Lummi Indian Nation, Washington
12:00 noon buffet Reception
The Journey
The journey across the United States is sponsored by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) in partnership with the UW Libraries and the Native American Land Conservancy,
Totem journey schedule:
Sep 12 - Lummi Nation (WA)
Sep 13 - Seattle Center (WA)
Sep 15 - Flathead Reservation (MT)
Sep 19 - Standing Rock Reservation (ND)
Sep 20 - Fort Totten (ND)
Sep 21 - White Earth Reservation (MN)
Sep 22 - Ho-Chunk Reservation (WIS)
Sep 24 - Chicago (ILL)
Sep 26 - Onondaga (NY)
Sep 28 - Mohegan Tribe (CT)
Sep 30 - Arrow Park (NY)
Oct 5 - Bethesda (MD)
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Dresden Pictures has acquired the UK rights to Japanese war story "Grave of the Fireflies" with plans to develop a live-action feature adaptation.
Akiyuki Nosaka's 1967 semi-autobiographical novel is set during and after the firebombing of Kobe, Japan in 1945. It follows the struggle of two orphaned Japanese children – 14 year-old Seita and his four year-old sister, Setsuko – during World War II.
The story is best known to worldwide audiences for Studio Ghibli's 1988 animated feature film adaptation helmed by Isao Takahata, an acclaimed movie that film critics and historians often cite as one of the most powerful and devastating anti-war films ever made. Japanese broadcaster NTV produced a live action telemovie in 2005.
This however marks the first production company outside of Japan to have optioned development rights to the story. Liam Garvo and James Heath will produce and shooting aims to begin in 2014.
The news comes a few days after the Blu-ray release of the 1988 animated feature in the United States. Also this week, North American distributor GKIDS announced plans for a 25th anniversary re-release of the Studio Ghibli film in the United States next year.
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Rated 2 out of 5 by deegens from Great if you can get the ice cubes out! These ice cube trays looked like they'd be great, but getting the cubes out of the trays is difficult. You almost have to turn it inside out, even after running warm water on the bottom of the tray. Maybe I'll try letting them sit out for 10 minutes next time. The cubes are wonderful once you get them out. Perfect for that bourbon drink. They didn't have any residual rubber smell and it takes a long time for them to melt since they're so large. I'd give it 2 1/2 stars. I've only had them a week and used them twice. We'll see. Maybe you have to break them in and the cubes will pop out easier. If so, I'll revise my review.Date published: 2016-11-12Rated 5 out of 5 by True from easy in, easy out Item is as described, very easy to remove cubes if you push outward from bottom of tray, easy to clean and a fair priceDate published: 2015-02-27Rated 1 out of 5 by madison1137 from Great idea, but bad odor/aftertaste These King Cubes make great sized cubes - perfect in shape. However, there is definitely an odor or aftertaste that seems to transfer from the silicone tray to the ice cubes. And it can't be washed away. I tried washing the trays out with dish liquid, and it's still there. I guess I should have read the other reviews before purchasing this because several other reviews had a similar issue. Unfortunately, I've had to return them.Date published: 2014-10-06Rated 2 out of 5 by Mishy88 from Terrible after taste The concept is great, the after taste is disgusting. I even used filtered water, still gross. Ruined several glasses of wine. As the ice melts the after taste gets stronger. I threw the trays out. Don't buy them. But I still love Williams Sonoma!Date published: 2013-10-26Rated 5 out of 5 by LivoniaGrandpa from Living Large These Kingsize cubes are a bigger hit than a Cabrera homerun! If you truly appreciate the taste of fine liquors and usually have it 'on the rocks', forget all of those little rocks and try just one of the Kingsize cubes. It will keep your adult beverage cold and not water it down while you are enjoying the relaxing fruits of your labors. Most definitely a Grand Slam Homerun from W-S! I thank you for sending me the E-mail about these unique cube makers. They will be on my gift list for many of my friends.Date published: 2013-07-31Rated 5 out of 5 by Kimmworld from Beautiful drinks! These are wonderful little ice trays for anyone who enjoys the visual look of an attractive beverage. Definetely purchase more than one set if you plan to use them when serving drinks to guests. The ice releases from the trays with ease. Great gift for the bartender in your life. A real plus in the heat of the summer.Date published: 2013-07-07Rated 2 out of 5 by citychick from Great concept, bad aftertaste I love the idea of these large ice cube trays, but the aftertaste from the silicone is really horrible. I'm surprised no one else has mentioned this- maybe mine came from a bad batch. But really, it is not just a subtle aftertaste, but it gives my drink a really strong medicinal taste. I thought maybe it was due to the fact that I was leaving the cubes in the the tray too long, but even taking them out once they turned to ice didn't help a bit.Date published: 2013-06-09Rated 4 out of 5 by Chris94107 from 1.75 in, not 2 in I bought these trays and thought they looked small upon getting them home. They are actually 1.75 inches, not 2, and yes, the .25 inch makes a difference. One of our local restaurants uses "king" cubes, which is why I bought these, but these are much smaller, so the missing quarter inch is disappointing. Otherwise, the quality of the trays seems very good.Date published: 2013-06-01


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Smithsonian wins approval for new museum design
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal arts panel has given final approval for designs and materials to build a bronze color corona as the defining element of the Smithsonian's new black history museum being built on the National Mall.
On Thursday, the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts voted to approve a cast aluminum lattice that will surround the National Museum of African American History and Culture. In different lights, it's meant to appear as a glowing bronze crown.
Architect David Adjaye says the corona design draws on imagery from African and American history. It was inspired by an African headdress, and the lattice is similar to screen patterns in the South. Adjaye says designers are using aluminum because it's lighter than bronze.
The museum is slated to open in late 2015 or early 2016.
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Saint Pius I, (born, Aquileia, Venetia—died 155, Rome; feast day July 11), Latin pope from c. 142 to c. 155.
Pius was a slave, according to his supposed brother, the apostolic father Hermas. As pope, Pius combatted Gnosticism—a religious movement teaching that matter is evil and that emancipation comes through spiritual truth attained only by revelatory esoteric knowledge—and the Marcionites, followers of a heretical Christianity proposing especially a doctrine of two gods as taught by the semi-Gnostic Marcion, whom Pius is believed to have excommunicated in 144/150. The claim that Pius was martyred is unsubstantiated.


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UBS writes down positions, predicts an overall loss in third quarter, and reorganizes management
Following a write down of positions in fixed income, rates and currencies (FIRC), mainly related to deteriorating conditions in the US sub prime residential mortgage market, UBS is likely to record an overall Group pre-tax loss of between CHF 600 million and CHF 800 million for third quarter, ended September 30. Pre-tax profits for the first nine months of 2007 will be in the order of CHF 10 billion. Marcel Rohner, Group CEO, will reorganize senior management, take over as Chairman and CEO of the Investment Bank, and accelerate structural improvements to the firm.
In third quarter 2007, expected pre-tax loss for the Group between CHF 600 million and CHF 800 million, due mainly to write downs and losses in the FIRC business within the Investment Bank
For the first nine months of 2007 pre-tax profits for the Group in the order of CHF 10 billion, and expect to end the year with good level of profits and a strong capital position
All other businesses in the Investment Bank, as well as the Global Wealth Management & Business Banking and Global Asset Management business groups, performing very well
Management changes:
Investment Bank Chairman and CEO Huw Jenkins to step down. Group CFO Clive Standish to retire
Marco Suter, Executive Vice Chairman, UBS, to become Group CFO
Walter Stuerzinger, Group Chief Risk Officer (GCRO), to become Chief Operating Officer (COO), Corporate Center
Joseph Scoby, Global Head Alternative & Quantitative Investments, UBS Global Asset Management, to become GCRO, UBS
Investment Bank changes:
Robert Wolf, COO, Investment Bank, additionally appointed President, Investment Bank
Money Markets, Currencies and Commodities (MCC) to be integrated into Fixed Income
Initiation of cost reductions in Investment Bank
Commenting on these decisions, Marcel Rohner, Group CEO said:
"On August 14, I said that if turbulent conditions prevail throughout the quarter, we will probably see a very weak trading result in the Investment Bank, offset by predictable earnings from wealth and asset management. In fact, conditions remained turbulent, so we will make an overall pre-tax loss at Group level for the quarter.
Our first quarterly loss in nine years is an unsatisfactory result, especially after such a strong first half. I have therefore taken decisive action to be as transparent as possible. I have also made appropriate senior management changes, and will accelerate already-planned changes to the firm. Following these actions, UBS is in a strong position to continue to grow its client businesses.
Despite the unsatisfactory results for the third quarter, we still expect to end the year with a good level of profits and in a strong capital position. All other businesses in the Investment Bank, and our Global Wealth Management & Business Banking and Global Asset Management businesses, continue to record good results. UBS remains a formidable competitor in financial services and is well positioned to deliver long-term profitable growth."
Third quarter results
In the third quarter, UBS will recognize substantial losses in FIRC within the Investment Bank, mainly on its holdings of securities related to the US sub prime residential mortgage (RMBS) market. Overall, FIRC will record negative revenues in the order of CHF 4 billion.
These write downs are mainly of (a) legacy positions of the now closed Dillon Read Capital Management subsidiary and (b) positions entered into as part of the Investment Bank's mortgage backed securities business.
There are other, smaller, losses in equities proprietary trading within an overall satisfactory result.
UBS has only limited exposure to leveraged lending with commitments of about USD 13 billion. These have also been written down appropriately, leading to a limited loss on these positions in third quarter.
UBS has no material exposure to conduits.
When most mortgage backed securities positions were set up there were offsetting positions in place, designed to mitigate risk in normal market conditions. However, the deterioration in the US sub prime residential mortgage backed securities market, especially in August, was more sudden and more severe than in recent history, and markets became illiquid. This led to substantial valuation losses, including in securities with high credit ratings. Management action has been taken to make certain these positions are appropriately valued and risk managed.
Where possible, holdings are marked at the quoted market price. For most sub prime holdings, this is not possible. Valuations therefore mostly use models with observable inputs, where possible, and level 3 valuation models otherwise.
The marks take a cautious view of future developments in the US mortgage market and UBS is content to hold these securities at this level of valuation.
The remaining relevant positions in direct sub prime RMBS have a current net value of USD 19 billion. These positions consist overwhelmingly of AAA-rated tranches, 80% with a weighted average life of less than three years. There is also a smaller position of below USD 4 billion net exposure to sub prime securities through warehouse lines and retained CDOs. These securities are either AAA-rated or High Grade, and have a short weighted average life.
In addition, UBS has taken significant write downs on positions in Super Senior AAA-rated tranches of CDOs, based on level 3 valuation models.
Management changes
With effect from today:
Marcel Rohner, in addition to his duties as Group CEO, will for the foreseeable future take over the role of Chairman and CEO of the Investment Bank. Huw Jenkins, Chairman and CEO of the Investment Bank, will step down from his position and become a senior advisor to Marcel Rohner.
Marco Suter, Executive Vice Chairman, UBS, will leave the Board of Directors to become Group Chief Financial Officer, and join the Group Executive Board. His long experience and knowledge of UBS, including as Group Chief Credit Officer, make him extremely well qualified for this position. Clive Standish, Group Chief Financial Officer, will retire.
Walter Stuerzinger, Group Chief Risk Officer (GCRO), will become Chief Operating Officer, Corporate Center, and hand over the GCRO position to Joseph Scoby, currently Global Head Alternative and Quantitative Investments (A&Q), Global Asset Management. A&Q currently has over USD 60 billion in assets under management. Joseph Scoby's record both as head of A&Q and previously as Joint Head of US Equities within the Investment Bank makes him an ideal successor to Walter Stuerzinger. Joseph Scoby's first task as a member of the Group Executive Board will be to review and refine our risk processes. William Ferri, currently Head of Business Development and Logistics for A&Q, will be appointed as the new Global Head of Alternative and Quantitative Investments.
Robert Wolf, Chairman and CEO, UBS Group Americas and Chief Operating Officer Investment Bank, will additionally become President, Investment Bank. Prior to his appointment to his current position in 2004, Robert Wolf was Global Head of Fixed Income for over three years.
Within the Investment Bank, Money Markets, Currencies and Commodities (MCC) will be integrated into Fixed Income under the leadership of Andre Esteves.
As a result of the planned changes within the Investment Bank, overall staff numbers will fall by about 1,500 by the end of this year.
Marcel Rohner, Group CEO, said: "UBS operates on the principle that management is accountable to shareholders. These events have led to the management changes announced today. The one firm approach requires a successful and profitable Investment Bank. During 2008 we will continue to focus on improving cost and balance sheet efficiency."
Continued strong performance in other business areas
All other UBS businesses remain strong. In Global Wealth Management & Business Banking, all geographical regions continue to attract net new money. Global Asset Management continues to perform well. Within the Investment Bank, IBD has gained market share, the capital markets business remains strong, and equities revenues - though a bit weaker this quarter than a year ago, and in the context of extremely difficult conditions - remain healthy.
While the third quarter loss means that pre tax results for the full year 2007 will most probably be below those for 2006, total earnings should still be at a high level and UBS will finish the year in a strong capital position.
Commenting on these changes Marcel Rohner said:
"I am confident that, with these changes and by properly absorbing the lessons of this quarter, we will become a stronger bank. We have a strong balance sheet, a strong franchise, and leading positions in all businesses in all regions. We have thousands of talented people throughout the organisation who, by working together, will deliver further value to our clients and additional growth to our shareholders."
Results for third quarter 2007 will be announced on October 30, 2007 as planned.
A video containing an interview with Group CEO Marcel Rohner is available at www.ubs.com/media as well as at www.cantos.com. A glossary, containing definitions of some of the less-well known terms used in today's release, is also available:


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I blogged about this last week after the second debate: that McCain blatantly misrepresented Obama's health care plan with regard to "fines." I was actually a little irked that Obama didn't refute it quite as directly as I would have liked.
Fortunately, McCain gave Obama another chance; a nice slow pitch down the center of the plate, and Obama hit it clean out of the park. Check out McCain's face in the reaction shot. Priceless.
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16 October 2008
I blogged about this last week after the second debate: that McCain blatantly misrepresented Obama's health care plan with regard to "fines." I was actually a little irked that Obama didn't refute it quite as directly as I would have liked.
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- Anonymous10/16/2008 10:22 AM
And yet Obama has lost ground on the electoral count map? How did that happen? Yesterday, there were only 50 in the toss-up column; today there are 70. The loss appears to be from the Dem side, too. Not good.ReplyDelete
I know he lost "Joe the Plumber," but damned if that guy's vote won't work against him if McCain is elected. Obama definitely has the better plan for good ol' Joe. (Lots of Joe's in this election for some reason)
Did you happen to notice that Shaeffer (sp?) let McCain have the last word on nearly every question? Nearly every question.
I asked the stupid statistics question yesterday, but even I know that doesn't happen by chance. Subconscious bias, maybe. But chance, no way.
The word "erratic" never came up, but McCain looked like he was ready to spit nails for at least half the debate. I almost expected a brawl.
How do you think last night's debate will effect Obama's chances?
I don't think the debate had an effect at all on "the chances." Obama had a ridiculously good chance of winning both before and after the debate. It was a big chance lost for McCain, who now has no more opportunities for a face-to-face game changer.
I don't place too much emphasis on the day-to-day fluctuations in the polls. If the race is tightening, as it may be, then that reflects pre-debate tightening.
And yes, McCain looked like a failed exercise in anger management through the whole thing. Body language and tone comes through to voters much more clearly than policy details do. Obama's rich, calm, reassuring baritone plays very well against McCain's snarling nasal sarcasm. I think that has more than anything else to do with the fact that Obama has "won" all three debates by wide margins.
Thanks, SF, I was definitely looking for reassurance and you made me feel much better. I won't be pestering you about this everyday, promise.ReplyDelete
These are scary times. We can't get rid of the Republicans and their policies fast enough to suit me.
Thanks again.
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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Civil rights attorneys from the U.S. Justice Department contend a federal judge wrongly denied a request to establish satellite election offices for American Indians on three Montana reservations.
At issue in the case before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals are the long distances that some Indians in rural areas of the state must travel to reach county courthouses for early voting and late registration.
While not as blatant as past discriminatory practices against Indians — who were often denied the vote outright — the distances leave tribal members at a distinct disadvantage to white voters, according to plaintiffs from the Crow, Northern Cheyenne and Fort Belknap Reservations.
In the run-up to last fall's election, U.S. District Judge Richard Cebull sided with state and county election officials who fought against new election offices.
Cebull said there was no evidence that Indians were being prevented from voting for the candidates of their choice, regardless of whether the elections system had historically discriminated against them.
Justice Department attorneys say Cebull's decision was flawed.
In a friend-of-the-court brief filed this week, they said the judge overlooked the discrimination suffered by Indians who lack the resources to travel long distances. And just because some Indians are able to vote and elect their fellow Indians to office, the attorneys wrote, other Indians still could face travel difficulties that deny them equal access in the weeks before Election Day.
Montanans can vote by mail with early absentee ballots or by delivering ballots in person to county offices. Late registration begins at county offices a month before Election Day.
"Effectively, this gives folks living near the county seat almost 30 days more to vote. Indian tribal members living on the reservation effectively have only one day," said Derrick Beetso with the National Congress of American Indians, which also filed a brief in support of the plaintiffs.
No problems have been alleged with voting on Election Day, when polling stations are set up on the reservations.
The defendants in the case include elections officials from Big Horn, Blaine and Rosebud Counties and Montana Secretary of State Linda McCulloch.
Commissioners from the three counties have said they were interested in working with tribes to resolve voting access problems, but did not have enough time prior to the last election. Attorneys for the defendants tried to get the appeal of Cebull's ruling dismissed, arguing the case was moot because the election has passed, but were denied by the 9th Circuit.
Beetso said it was too early to say whether the Justice Department's decision to weigh in would sway the outcome.
But he said the assistance was welcome, as his group and others continue to wage what Beetso called an "uphill battle" to overcome a long history of Indian voter discrimination in the United states.
In some parts of the country, he said, Indians were long denied the right to vote unless they moved off the reservation and renounced their tribal ties. Elsewhere, he said, denials came on the grounds that tribal members were wards of the state on par with the convicted felons and the mentally insane.
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The Grand Foyer of St. Mark shall be the main theatrical structure equipped just in the middle of the Square to host the all the most important Carnival shows and performances, from the the traditional ones to the most innovative and trendy: from the "Volo dell'Angelo" that starts the Carnival and belongs to one of the most ancient Venetian tradition, the "Festa delle Marie" dedicated to the most beautiful Venetian girls and the "Maschera più bella – The best masked costumes contest". This last contest shall be held on Sunday march 6 directly on the stage in St. Mark's Square. An international jury will select not only the best costumes, but also their colors, originality, beauty, savoir faire and bearing. This year two different prizes will be given: one, as usual, for the best mask of the Carnival, and the second one for the best nineteenth century style mask. But the Gran Foyer shall also host all the choreographic companies shows, the international circus-theater performances, the parades and the comedians' entertainment and all the live concerts organized by the DJs of the national media partners. And more, every evening from 8 pm the waltzes and tango balls and again, the cocktail time entertainment where the Dj sets will offer the stimulating happy hours of the Carnival 2011. Our Reception shall be more than pleased to let you have any additional information about the 2011 Carnival in Venice and invite you to visit our Special Offer page to discover all the prices and availability for your next holiday in Venice at the Hotel Alle Guglie.
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Shanahan: "This play and the fine ...will be significant factors in assessing any incidents involving Weber throughout ... the playoffs."
Shanaban wrote:GO AHEAD WEBER MAKE MY DAY! tomorrow
Henry Hank wrote:Wow, what a terrible precedent to set on the first night of the playoffs. **** this league.
orpchar wrote:Can't stand when punishment is determined by the result, not the act.
If it was announced today that Zetterberg suffered a concussion, Weber would HAVE to be suspended... but since he appears to be OK, Shanny let him off easy. It sets a terrible precedent.
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freepwings Zetterberg said he felt dizzy right after, said helmet cracked, got new helmet today
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Honestly, I don't believe that at all.
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Suggested fermentation temperature?
I brewed a 10 gallon batch of Triple 2 days ago. It was split into two carboys and one pitched with WLP500 (Trappist ale) and the other with WLP550 (Abbey ale). The fermentations started nicely, but I'm not sure what temperature to ferment with this yeast. I want to maximize the Belgian yeast flavor by using warm temperatures, but does anyone know what is too warm? They're going at 76-78 F right now and White Labs says the optimum temp is 72 max. Will I get bad flavors with this warm of temperature?
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You should be OK with the 550
The fermentation temp for WLP550 should be 68-78 degrees. So long as you stay at or under 78 degrees, you should be OK. However, with the WL500 batch, you should be at or below 70 degrees. You very well may get off flavors with that yeast at so high a ferment temperature.
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While Russell Wilson and Robert Griffin III opened the door for smaller, mobile quarterbacks in the NFL, Denard Robinson won't be getting that chance.
Senior Bowl officials told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press that the Michigan quarterback would be playing wide receiver in the Jan. 26 all-star game.
He could also get some looks as a running back, after Michigan used him in various ways after he missed time with an elbow injury.
Robinson set the FBS record for rushing yards by a quarterback with 4,495.
He has Antwaan Randle El-type skills, and could add value to a team on special teams. He has enough arm that he could factor into trick plays, even though no one thinks he's an every-down quarterback.
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Monday, November 14, 2011
Monday Morning Staff Meeting - the Long Time No See Edition
We are somewhat healthy. The Son works at a nursing home/rehabilitation center and it's like a daycare facility, when one person gets sick the illness spreads like wildfire. The flu has made it's way through our house and now the Other Mother is sick (went to Urgent Care yesterday) with things going downhill as I type this entry. The Son, R.N. will be home in a few minutes and will make the assessment as to whether to go to the E.R. It's a good thing to have a medical professional under the roof when dealing with the health of a 90-yr-old.
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I've got a 3 x 5 index card here on my desk with notes about all the things I have to tell you. Hopefully I'll be able to do that in the next couple of days and get myself back into the writing/blogging groove. Writing is a habit that we must cultivate. Can you remember the last time you wrote something BEFORE the internet came along? Unless you're a writing professional it was probably in high school.
I've said before that my high school English teacher is cheering from heaven about the fact that so many naturally talented writers are emerging from this technology. And she's equally happy about the fact that the medium has leveled the playing field and given exposure to those people who would never otherwise have been noticed.
I've said before that Jesse White Crow is one of my favorites. He walked across the United States, stopping in public libraries to post his entries. He composes the most spectacular sentences. I remember reading as he went along and saying to myself, "If only I could put words together like this".
Here's my all-time favorite White Crow sentence:
"In a minute the coyote is over by the dry creek bed singing it's painful woes to a night that makes all of creation wish they'd mastered fire."
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I'd like to introduce you to another wonderful writer. Her name is Lucy and she lives in a 100-yr-old Victorian home in the north of England. Oh, be still my heart. Her blog is called Attic 24. I don't know what the 24 stands for but she does indeed have an attic from which she regularly takes photos. This is such a good idea I just might steal it although the view from my window isn't quite as breathtaking as hers.
Whilst poking around online, looking for crochet patterns or fellow crochet enthusiasts, I found her site and was immediately drawn in. Her crocheted blankets are such beauties of color and design, they make your heart sing. But stop and read because she shares her life with such beautiful words.
Don't miss her trip to Dorset with photos of her Mum's cottage! Omigosh, I want to book a flight as we speak. Can you imagine the cozy wonderfulness (is that a word?) of such a place?
Love the lime green door and that old Esse stove makes me want to curl up with some yarn and a crochet hook.
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There will be more tomorrow including an update on the Other Mother. See you then and thanks for your loyalty, support and friendship. It means everything to me.
(Sorry, no photos today - just words.)
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- Connie (aka LOU) said...
Suzanne - So glad you are back!!! I just saw another post yesterday from someone looking for any updates from you, and here it is! Isn't it wonderful that you are missed. I agree......there are so many good writers out there and I include you in that bunch. Hope everyone gets better soon over your way.
Connie LOU
- November 14, 2011 at 7:25 AM
- Vee said...
Nice to see you here, Suzanne. I figured that something was up and that you'd pop back to the surface when things settled down...except I see that they haven't really. I'm sorry that your mother-in-law is so ill and know the feeling of gratitude for a nurse in the family. All families should have one, a lawyer would come in handy, too.
Oh I am off to see what delights you've found as I trust your good recommendation.
That sentence? I don't like it. Way too creative and poetic for me. ;>
- November 14, 2011 at 7:59 AM
- bv said...
GOOD MORNING! my world is back on course! hard to start the day without a shot of ahwtfw. oh yes, know all about the 90 year olds....we have been helping my mom and dad (married 71 years) to stay in their home...a daily job. i now have lots of help in place but they depend on me for everything. i am so glad that i can be there for them. but i am exhusted...i don't think the indepentace is going to last as with each day they faded..
soooo glad to 'see' you...
- November 14, 2011 at 8:12 AM
- Vee said...
So I went to visit Lucy and found that I had been introduced to her blog by Catherine Holman last week. I recommended her haircut to Catherine who is looking for something new. :D What fun!
I had not see her mum's cottage and loved every second of that tour. Everything is so close that it feels wonderfully cozy. I'm sure that a gal of the fields and prairies, as you are, especially delights in it.
- November 14, 2011 at 8:14 AM
Well, thank goodness.
- November 14, 2011 at 8:49 AM
Good to see you! I had checked in earlier and your post wasn't up, was starting to worry about you. take care and hope to 'see' you again soon! Pam
- November 14, 2011 at 8:51 AM
- PamKittyMorning said...
I hope things perk up for you. Ugh the crud, I hate being sick. This makes me think I'll head out for a flu shot today. Or soon. My mom got one, I should have got it with her. Be well you and your peoples. xo
- November 14, 2011 at 9:12 AM
- Terri said...
Can't wait for tomorrow! I always enjoy your posts.
- November 14, 2011 at 9:33 AM
- renae said...
lovely to see you back!
I hope the Other Mother's health improves.
I recently downloaded a daily blog plan to start jotting down notes of what I'd like to write about. Prior to the Internet I wrote daily - story snippets, journal entries etc. I was effortless back then but not anymore!
- November 14, 2011 at 1:33 PM
- LDF said...
Oh my! i haven't attended a Monday morning staff meeting in ages! (My laptop died, and with it went 'my favourites', and since I have a great 0.0123 second long memory, links to many of my favourite bloggers.) I still dabble at writing other than my blog. Maybe someday I'll have time to REALLY write. Hope y'all get on top of that flu bug soon!
- November 14, 2011 at 6:51 PM
Please continue to write, I have missed you. This flu is mean, stay heathly.
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Tomorrow night, New Year's Eve, we will be ringing in the new year like never before! With new member benefits, a new shipping policy, a new Project Kit structure and a BIG sale on past kits, this will be the best New Year's yet!
Our Papercrafting Kit this month is full of romance with breezy blues, rich reds and subtle pinks and yellows. This layout by Ranjini shows off the patterned papers beautifully. . .
And this layout by Lisa shows how versatile this kit can be. . .
Here's a little peek at the wonderful bits and baubles included . . .
As I mentioned, we are making a change in the new year concerning our Project Kit. This kit will now be called the Monthly "Mini Album Kit" and will be designed by many members of our talented team throughout the year (this month's kit was designed by Brianna). This kit will now also have a discounted membership price, just like the Papercrafting Kit has always had. Look for more specific details on this coming in the newsletter tomorrow. I will continue to create limited edition kits at different times throughout the year - I'm not going anywhere, just broadening my artistic horizons!
Here's a little peek at the Artisan Add-On Kit this month (I love the hot pink overlay). . .
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Website: DebtPlanOnline. or just DebtPlan
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It's finally done! The great thing about these brag books is that they are very flexible.
For example, I have a Sister-In-Law who has a brag book for her girls with pictures of all their relatives.
I printed this one on regular white card-stock. I would then back it with another layer of card-stock for durability, cut them out, and then laminate them.
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Logo required for launch of a new company selling high end hardwood boxes (Trove) containing expensive vintage wine and champagne as gifts for Christenings and Weddings. Company and logo will define pure sophistication and give an impression of a well established French chateau. Would also like to see other options as per above with a contemporary twist.
The logo will be stamped in gold on the wood of the boxes so I would like the logo to maybe have a slightly aged look like the label of a 60 year old bottle pulled from the wine cellar.
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