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By Emanuella Grinberg, CNN • Updated 30th March 2012
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Growing up in New York City, there are a few things I never imagined myself doing, like driving a car, living in a house or attending big high school games like the ones I'd seen on TV.
Yet in the years since leaving the isolated enclave of Manhattan, I've taken pleasure in expanding my horizon and checking off all-American rites of passage, most recently, the baseball spring training road trip.
By now, it's a familiar tradition: as spring approaches, Major League Baseball teams head for camps in Florida and Arizona to work off the winter flab and get ready for the regular season. It's become a big tourist draw, with
2012 game attendee numbers in Florida
expected to surpass 1.5 million as the spring training season winds down this week. A new era of enhanced training facilities and stadiums have all the 21st-century bells and whistles, but in some respects, spring training is still a throwback to a more casual, pastoral brand of baseball.
My initiation was an abbreviated tour, three games in three stadiums, with a beach condo in Indian Shores as home base. I'm not a huge baseball fan, though I have found that appearing tolerant of sports generally makes you more likeable. But I consider myself a loyal girlfriend to a Braves fan who starts counting down on January 1 to the day pitchers and catchers report, who brought me to a Montgomery Biscuits game early in our relationship. Plus, we would be staying on the beach, so I welcomed the opportunity to familiarize myself with one of the nation's most cherished pastimes.
Friends and colleagues had briefed me on themes to look out for, including the corporatization of spring training, "snowbirds" and interstate billboards warning against abortion on one side and promoting strip clubs on the other. I encountered nearly all of them, but what made the most profound impression was experiencing baseball stripped of its major corporate trappings: stadiums where puny chain-link fences separate fans from idols and beer is cheaper than in the majors (though it'll still set you back at least $5); no Home Depot-sponsored tool races or incessantly loud Jumbotron ads.
It's a magic formula that has drawn fans to Florida for decades, though people only really began coming in droves in the last two decades, said Nick Gandy with Florida Sports, a sports promotion and tourist development organization.
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Carlos Peña poses with fans during spring training at McKechnie Field.
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The advent of live remote broadcasts, which showed stadiums lined with palm trees and players with rolled-up shirtsleeves, started pulling in visitors from snow-covered states, he said. When players' salaries began to rise in the 1980s, teams turned to spring training to expand the franchise, i.e., revenue. A similar pattern emerged in Arizona, home to the 15 teams of the Cactus League, the Western version of Florida's Grapefruit League.
With 2011 game attendance surpassing 1.5 million visitors in 14 Florida stadiums, devotees worry that spring training's popularity is diluting its homegrown appeal. A hotel room near a stadium for less than $100 was hard to come by, and had we waited until game day to buy tickets we would've been shut out of two of three games.
"That's the biggest difference right there," said Gandy. "Walking up and buying a ticket on game day (used to be) easy -- lucky if you can do that anymore."
The movement of teams from old stadiums into major complexes turned spring training into big business for the teams and the communities that host them, Gandy said, bringing in roughly $753 million a year in Florida.
"You have the Atlanta Braves in 1998 going from West Palm Beach to Disney World, of all places," he said. "You know if Disney's getting involved in it there's some big business there."
Big business indeed. "It's so Disney," one man lamented as we walked out of a Braves game at ESPN's Wide World of Sports. Champion Stadium, preseason home of the Braves, is located behind Disney World's arch, and many consider the team's presence near the Magic Kingdom antithetical to the spirit of spring training. Ticketmaster runs some of the box offices flanking the ESPN Club House, where the selection of Braves gear pales in comparison to the array of apparel festooned with Disney characters.
Inside the flawless cream-colored stadium, "cast members" served food in baskets bearing Mickey ears and the tagline "where dreams come true." Donald Duck escorted a local sports anchor onto the field to throw the first pitch. When the game gets boring, you can seek a reprieve in the PlayStation Pavilion, equipped with 17 PS3 consoles, at $5 for 30 minutes.
Near the field, however, the mood in the air was more akin to a county fair than a professional baseball game. In a section of designated lawn seating, clusters of families and friends stretched out on blankets and children ran amok among stumbling drunks while couples canoodled. Plus, I can vouch for the pulled pork sandwich.
It was heartwarming stuff, the "real America" that I'd grown up seeing on TV and in movies, a place where baseball is a microcosm of the community, the underdogs win and the guy gets the girl.
But, make no mistake, real America requires a car and a license, or a boyfriend with both. And patience, because traffic's a bitch, especially in places like Clearwater, spring training home of the Philadelphia Phillies and the Clearwater Threshers (that's a shark!) the rest of the year.
Located, ironically enough, on a former Home Depot site on U.S. 19, the Phillies' Bright House Stadium represents the partnerships among local government and the franchises that have nurtured spring training. It seems to be a win-win for folks in Clearwater and tourists from up North, where the Gulf Coast is promoted year-round as a vacation destination, and not just for spring training, Gandy said.
The day we saw the Braves play the Phillies, I also learned that the beauty of preseason play is that it creates a home away from home for fans from afar. Concession stands offered Philly Cheese Steaks, knishes and P-shaped pretzels. At the bar, strangers swapped profanity-laced travel tips. In "tiki bar" outfield seating, fans sat on bar stools behind long tables, raising bottles of Coors Light in the direction of players passing by. Others of a more inebriated nature demanded that Antonio Bastardo sign a beer bucket or have his "ass kicked" and needled sports anchor Gregg Murphy with taunting, prolonged cries of "MURPH!" Fans rooted for the home team and made fun of the Braves.
Cheese steaks and knishes are available at Bright House Stadium, spring training home of the Philadelphia Phillies.
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In the grassy parking lot, a leathery old man hawked collectors' cards a few feet from Girl Scouts selling cookies. A man and a child tossed a ball around while we naively sat in our car for an hour waiting to reach the interstate. We didn't have that problem leaving Disney World.
Many teams enjoy longstanding relationships with host cities, including the Phillies, who've trained in Clearwater for more than 60 years, confirming their place within the community. But smaller host cities like Bradenton enjoy a special air of nostalgia, thanks to an old stadium recently renovated to retain a look reminiscent of scenes from "A League of their Own," the only baseball movie I ever enjoyed.
McKechnie Field, preseason home of the Pittsburgh Pirates for more than 40 years, is in downtown Bradenton in between a smaller baseball diamond, a Domino's Pizza and the Boys and Girls Club of Manatee, where parking is available for $7. That may seem like a lot, but to my boyfriend, who pays $10 to park at the IBEW lot near Turner Field and then walk another 10 minutes, it was money well spent, especially for a short walk.
Fans can park next to McKechnie Field at the Boys and Girls Club of Manatee County in Bradenton, Florida.
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Outside the stadium, fans tailgated on the lawn of the public works building and a Land O' Lakes truck offered free grilled-cheese sandwiches. Inside the home of the Bradenton Marauders, vendors sold Iron City Beer next to county-fair-style stalls offering kettle corn, funnel cakes and turkey legs. In the stands before the game, sun-scorched retirees vacationing as ushers chastised fans for leaning over the dugout for autographs. But they didn't actually stop them from tossing balls and baseball caps to Tampa Bay's Sean Rodriguez, who patiently smiled and signed.
What our plastic stadium bench seats lacked in shade was made for up in proximity to the Pirates' warmup area, separated from the fans by a low wall and a chain-link fence.
Fans of Tampa Bay filled the stands, their black shirts eclipsing the Pirates' St. Paddy's Day green. In front of us, a man complained to his neighbor of the difficulty of getting tickets for the Yankees at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.
"Those New Yorkers," he muttered.
Meanwhile, his wife gave instructions to their granddaughters via cell phone on where to stand to get Sean Rodriguez's autograph. I was reminded of something my boyfriend said the day before, as we walked along the beach and listed all the license plates we'd seen so far: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick (Indian Shores is near Dunedin, home of the Toronto Blue Jays since 1977):
"I like the idea that all these people are on vacation to see baseball," he said.
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The 2007 Lipscomb Lady Bisons Cross Country team heads into the season without many of the top runners from last season.
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Lanny Poffo lived in Canada for all of about two weeks.
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Chapter 19 Sleep Disorders in Adults (Allison G. Harvey and Natasha Dagys)
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Chapter 22 Borderline Personality Disorder (Joel R. Sneed, Eric A. Fertuck, Dora Kanellopoulos, and Michelle E. Culang)
Chapter 23 Other Personality Disorders (Mary McMurran)
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Chapter 28 Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Allison J. Ouimet, Roger Covin, and David J. A. Dozois)
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11 October 2010
Simon weighs in before his Super Size Me trip to the USA (11 Oct 2010)
13 comments:
- Laura said...
ohhhh have fun.
- October 11, 2010 at 10:28 AM
- sugarpuffi said...
you are a brave man putting your weight on show on the internet!! ill never do that :P
have fun in americaland and eat lots of reese cups (i heard theyre really good!)
- October 11, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Your toes are funny! :o) Have a good trip!
- October 11, 2010 at 12:41 PM
- Ladybird said...
Simon, I take my hat off to you - I would positively DIE if my weight was published publicly! :P
Hope you have a fantastic trip - enjoy!
- October 11, 2010 at 2:18 PM
- Sara @ Belly Rumbles said...
One of the big differences between man and woman. Woman shalt never reveal her weight publicly!
Have an awesome trip. I know I was only over there start of this year, but truly jealous :p
- October 11, 2010 at 4:08 PM
- Richard Elliot said...
I'm sure they'll be heaps of walking which will counteract the food intact, perhaps even shed some weight if I'm lucky.
Fat chance!!!! Enjoy.
- October 11, 2010 at 9:39 PM
- YaYa said...
Brave, brave man, shudder!
- October 11, 2010 at 11:32 PM
- PIE-314 said...
Oo have a great month! There is... a lot of candy here due to the commercialisation of Halloween.
You should visit a Costco and freak out at the size of the pizza. I am not kidding. They are more insane than the word "ridiculous" can describe.
- October 12, 2010 at 4:49 AM
- fromblank said...
Have a great trip! can't wait to see the food updates!!
- October 12, 2010 at 12:36 PM
- Gianna@TheEmptyFridge said...
have fun simon! Will you be game enough to put your weight up when you return??
- October 16, 2010 at 8:50 AM
- Simon Food Favourites said...
hi laura, thanks heaps.
hi sugarpuffi, i know, what have i done ;-) i'll look out for the reese cups, i've yet to try!
hi anonymous, they are a bit funny aren't they hehe but perhaps it's the angle :-)
hi ladybird, i guess guys are different to talking about their weight. thanks for the travel wishes.
hi sara, i sure know about that, even privately they won't tell their weight. looking forward to the eating but not the tipping :-)
hi richard, hehe one can only try :-)
hi yaya, fearless blogger i am ;-)
hi pie-314, i can't wait to find one if i come across one.
hi fromblank, thanks for the wishes
hi gianna, of course i'll share the weight when i get back. hoping it's the same or less but that's probably wishful thinking. i can feel the high fructose corn syrup clogging my arteries already :-(
- October 16, 2010 at 4:18 PM
Simon, I am an American who moved to Australia. I lost about 6 kilos during my first six months in Sydney. You would probably gain that much. Yes food is excessive in America, high quantity but lower quality than in Australia. I like the Aussie way better, smaller portions but much higher quality than the rubbish in North America. By the way San Francisco and NYC tend to be more healthy than most American cities.
- November 7, 2010 at 12:03 PM
- Simon Food Favourites said...
hi anonymous, thankfully i only gained about 1 kilo but i think it's because i did a lot of walking and sightseeing each day as well. i concur with your assessment of high quanity but lower quality than in Australia. thankfully i did find some nice eating places in San Fran and NYC which had above average food for my taste buds :-)
- November 10, 2010 at 12:56 PM
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Since the grand opening of the swanky and oh so cool Trifecta Ultra Lounge and Sports Bar, Downtown Los Angeles has never been the same. Nestled on the corner of 2nd Street and Hill Street, the lounge has been center stage to some of the hottest red carpet events in town. As an ultra-exclusive supper club, sports bar, ultra-lounge, and special event space with full-service food and beverage menus, Trifecta is leading the pack in bringing sexiness back to Downtown Los Angeles.
Under the leadership of
Matthew Gavin &
Charles Lew (owners/founders ' Hardball Productions, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Atlantic City), public relation and promotional companies are beginning to list this venue as a top spot for star-studded events and high-profile clientele.
That's exactly why Darran Matthews, owner of ADM Production, chose Trifecta to host his Friday night extravaganza Rock Star. Before the launch of the first night, which was co-hosted by New Orleans Saint Running Back Reggie Bush, I had the opportunity to speak with Matthews about his plans for Rock Star Fridays and his take on the latest and greatest venue.
Q. What was the premise behind the creation of Rock Star Fridays at Trifecta?
A. My Partner Don Hale of Savant Entertainment and I wanted to be ahead of the trend, providing a sports bar meets Hollywood vibe. We knew that the build up of Downtown would eventually cause an explosion of popularity in the area so why not be at the forefront of the explosion.
Q. What do you anticipate for Rock Star?
A. We want to keep it sexy, classy and of course star-studded. We want people to come out and have a good time. Rock Star will be the must attend Friday night venue.
Q. What is the criterion for gaining access to the venue?
A. There is a dress code for the fellas meaning that there will be know sports attire' upscale casual. The ladies just have to look lovely. This will be a guest list only venue with no cover charge. You must be on the guest list to gain entry.
Matthews and his partner are on the right track because the grand opening did not disappoint. Celebrities proudly made their way out to the venue. There were a ton of athletes from the world of baseball, football and basketball.
And of course where ever the athletes go, the groupies are sure to follow. Scantily clad, media hungry women were everywhere...and I mean everywhere. Winding my way through the mayhem of players and those that wanted to get played, I was able to spot out some celebrities that I admired to get their opinion on the Trifecta, partying like a Rock Star, and what they had planned for the future.
Chrystee Pharris, who once starred in the NBC soap drama Passions, was out with her friend and fellow actress
Milauna Jemai. Pharris who said that Rock Star is a place that she will definitely come back to can be seen in an upcoming play called
George Washington Boy written by
Ted Lance.
Additionally, Pharris is working on writing a one-woman show about her life and will soon be seen in a reality show for a major network. Fellow partygoer Milauna Jimai will soon be seen in a period piece film that will be out in 2008. She will play the wife of fellow actor and co-star Anthony Macky. The film will also star Wendell Pierce from The Wire.
Sauntering through the door came a host of other celebs including Damien Dante Waynes, George O Gore II (My Wife and Kids), Jennifer Freeman (My Wife and Kids), Leilene (Flavor of Love), Ray Cunningham (College Hill Season 3) and Nadia Dawn (who will be starring in the upcoming film Prodigy).
Once mingling inside, I ran into Carl Lewis who stated that he wanted to have a night out in Downtown Los Angeles. Currently living on the Westside, Lewis said that he is thinking about getting a place in the Downtown area and venues like Trifecta are a part of the encouraging factor to making a move. In between managing athletes, Lewis has been working on an upcoming movie called Pick Up Truck. Next, I ran into an old friend Carl Kemp, partner with Englander and Associates who came out with family members Matt Kemp, Outfielder for the Dodgers, and Delano Kemp.
Just when I was going to head up the ramp that passed the slick bar area I spotted
Sabrina Sloan of this seasons American Idol. Although prematurely voted off of this season singing contest sensation, Sloan was in good spirits and looking great! Out with her manager
Mona Loring and husband who is a USC law grad, Sloan stated that she is working out a deal with a major label and has been writing and performing locally.
"I would love to venture back into acting," says Sloan over the chatter of the club. And I'm sure she will because Sloan started her career in theater in New York. When asked about attending Rock Star at Trifecta, Sloan states 'There's not a lot of hot spots Downtown' I'm excited about the revival of downtown. I love the venue and would definitely be back.'
As the night grew closer to the wee hours of the morning, the swanky and contemporary style lounge began to become over crowded with whose who and whose not. Everyone seemed to be having a good time as they began to consume the small dance floor that sat at the back of the club. Just like many other's, I will be sure to come back to visit Rock Star Friday's, additionally, I will be back to dine and lounge at Trifecta. I hear that the food fare is delicious and I can't wait to taste the cuisine!
**For additional information on Rock Star Friday's or any other ADM Production events, log onto www.adarranmatthewsproduction.com.
**For additional information on Trifecta, please log onto www.trifectalounge.com
**A special thanks goes out to Tracie May of Fabulous Pr!
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Theodore wrote:Why not give us a list of the alternate locations, then
I meant buying from the publishers, mainly. But you can go to Half Priced books and buy curriculum too.
Its harder to sell your books with Ebay's policy, but there are swap boards and places like Craigs list or Vegsource. It's just not as convenient.
But it's stupid that you can't sell these on Ebay when you can go online and buy them from the publishers or from distributors.


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Sjögren syndrome is an
Alternative Names
Xerostomia-Sjögren syndrome; Keratoconjunctivitis sicca – Sjögren; Sicca syndrome
The cause of Sjögren syndrome is unknown. It is an autoimmune disorder. This means the body attacks healthy tissue by mistake. The syndrome occurs most often in women ages 40 to 50. It is rare in children.
Primary Sjögren syndrome is defined as dry eyes and dry mouth without another autoimmune disorder.
Secondary Sjögren syndrome occurs along with another autoimmune disorder, such as:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Dry eyes and dry mouth are the most common symptoms of this syndrome.
Eye symptoms:
Itching eyes
- Feeling that something is in the eye
Mouth and throat symptoms:
- Difficulty swallowing or eating
Loss of sense of taste
- Problems speaking
- Thick or stringy saliva
- Mouth sores or pain
Other symptoms may include:
- Fever
- Change in the color of hands or feet
Joint painor joint swelling Swollen glands
Exams and Tests
A physical exam reveals dry eyes and mouth. There may be
You may have the following tests:
Schirmer's testof tear production
- Antinuclear
antibodies( ANA) test Salivary gland biopsy Rheumatoid factor(possible) Tear test Slit lamp examinationof the eyes
The goal is to relieve symptoms.
- Dry eyes may be treated with artificial tears, eye-lubricating ointments, or cyclosoporine liquid.
- Tiny plugs can be placed in the tear drainage ducts to help the tears stay on the surface of the eye.
Disease modifying drugs (DMARDs) similar to those used for rheumatoid arthritis may improve the symptoms of Sjögren syndrome. These include tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibiting drugs such as Enbrel, Humira or Remicaide.
Some things you can do to ease symptoms include:
- Sip water throughout the day
- Chew sugarless gum
- Avoid medicines that can cause mouth dryness, such as antihistamines and decongestants
- Avoid alcohol
Talk with your dentist about:
Mouth rinses to replace minerals in your teeth
Saliva substitutes
Drugs that help your salivary glands make more saliva
To prevent dental decay that can be caused by mouth dryness:
- Brush and floss your teeth often
- Visit the dentist for regular checkups and cleanings
Outlook (Prognosis)
The disease is usually not life-threatening. The outcome depends on what other diseases you have.
There is a higher risk of
Possible Complications
- Damage to the eye
- Dental cavities
Kidney failure(rare)
- Lymphoma
- Pulmonary infections
- Vasculitis (rare)
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of Sjögren syndrome.


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BAY MINETTE, Alabama — A new alternative sentencing program offering first-time, nonviolent offenders a choice of a year of church attendance or jail time and fines is drawing fire from the American Civil Liberties Union as well as national attention, officials said Friday.
Outrageous and unconstitutional as this certainly is – it is, until overturned, the law in Bay Minette. Soooo, as a discussion point, what would you do if found guilty of some grievous transgression of one of the town's ordinances and sentenced to 6 months in jail or a year attendance at the church of your "choice"?
My choice ? As I have zero interest in jail (a funny quirk of mine) I would select the most right wing, off the wall church I could find and become the most obnoxious, argumentative asshole that ever darken their doors – and wait for the ACLU to get this bullshit off the books.
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I heard a dj report it while I was driving earlier. That dumbfuck thought it was a really clever idea. Wtf?!
Or how about making them switch religions for one year, as the religion of their choice clearly is not keeping them on a path of honesty.
Christians would be required attend Synagogues, Jews would be required to attend Mosques, and Muslims would be required to attench Catholic Mass.
Is it specified which church? Or which churches would be allowed?
Could it be the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster??
Is it specified which church? Or which churches would be allowed?
Exactly what I was wondering. Wouldn't the proponents of that program be miffed if it backfired, and people opted to attend a Church of Satan for a year?
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Alisa Volkman co-founded Babble with her husband, Rufus Griscom, in December 2006, and has spent the past four years growing the site to attract more than 4 million parents a month. As VP of Sales Strategy and Brand Development, Volkman oversees design, influences product development, and creates and sells custom ad programs.
Griscom serves as Babble's CEO. He was co-founder of the pathbreaking Nerve.com in 1997, as the website's founding editor and CEO. In the decade that followed, Griscom grew Nerve Media into a profitable website and online dating business, in the process spinning off Spring Street Networks. He serves as an advisor to several New York-based internet companies. Volkman and Griscom have three sons, Declan, Grey and the brand-new Rye.
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"At work, [Griscom] and Volkman try to keep their relationship low-key. 'It's in the elevator ride up to our offices that a transformation occurs,' Griscom says. 'We start the ride as a couple and end it as business associates.'" — Pia Chatterjee, Business 2.0 via CNNMoney.Com


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The five children. The newborn diagnosed with Down syndrome. The pregnant daughter. Sarah Palin's life – chock full of challenge – confronts her opposition with some formidable challenges of its own. After decades of pushing equal rights and treatment for women, the Left is backtracking.
Suddenly motherhood – well, at least too much motherhood or too-complicated motherhood – is incompatible with executive responsibility. Fathers with little children or complex family issues – even some who cheated on their wives – have held office without having to justify their continuing careers. Yet women once again face a very different standard.
Who knew that beyond the glass ceiling feminists vowed to shatter there existed another barrier, imposed by feminists themselves? What happened to choice? To having it all? Have we had a paradigm shift since Aug. 29? What's to stop Governor Palin from doing it all?
This debate matters a lot to me. I have 12 children, including four diagnosed with Down syndrome. Three were adopted. I'm a professional writer. And yes, some people wonder how I do it all, or if I'm doing any of it as well as I should.
The skepticism about Palin's ability to juggle responsibilities has been punctuated with below-the-belt punches. My heart goes out to her and to every mom who soldiers on in the face of such flak. Sisterhood can be powerful, but only when we celebrate one another's accomplishments and growth – in all our diversity.
The hardworking mother rolling up her sleeves to tackle a "man's job" is a staple throughout American history and folklore. Think Rosie the Riveter. Think "Places in the Heart," featuring Sally Field as a Depression-era widow succeeding against all odds. These tales of women transformed through their work – even as they transformed the culture – resonate with me. As a second-wave feminist, I recall how we turned the medical establishment on its head over childbirth.
In 1969 it was barbaric: flat on your back, bright lights and stirrups, no husband allowed. My first, Samantha Sunshine, was whisked off to the nursery, and I was forced to stay in bed without her. Just standard procedure.
When Jasmine Moondance was born at home in 1975, I was up in 20 minutes – an older and wiser counterculture mom hip to the global portrait of motherhood as part of the fabric of life, including rice-paddy moms who simply pushed out their babies, wrapped them up, and went back to work. This kind of "Sisterhood is Powerful" approach had put women in control of their birthing experience.
And our mothering experience as well. At first it was an either/or choice: stay-at-home motherhood – discredited by Betty Friedan's "The Feminine Mystique" and Ms. magazine – or "real work" alongside men. But as time went on and women seemed disinclined to give up their biological imperative, word came down that we could have it all – work and motherhood – and outclass men at the same time.
Think "I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in the pan" from the 1970s (and now clearly retro) Enjoli perfume commercial. Perhaps that's not what we mean today by having it all, but it's the confident spirit that rings a bell almost 40 years later.
That confidence took us places we never dreamed. In 2001, Jane Swift of Massachusetts became the first governor to give birth in office – to twins. Her maternity leave included a governor's council teleconference from her hospital bed. And while Ms. Swift was rebuked for using aides to babysit her daughter, Palin's record of eschewing the trappings of power – listing the governor's jet on eBay, for example – suggests she wouldn't make such mistakes. So what to make of the fire and brimstone raining down on Palin?
Is it because her choices aren't the ones feminists anticipated? Or was it ever really about choice at all? Just because Palin's choices skew away from abortion and toward the affirmation of life – even in difficult circumstances – does that mean they shouldn't be accorded the same dignity as those more in line with today's feminist party line?
"How do you do it all?" people ask me. All I can say is that my capacity has grown with each child. I've learned to assess situations quickly, gather information and advice, negotiate, delegate, communicate clearly, and work under great pressure and with little sleep. Put simply, motherhood is its own executive office. That's why it's a proving ground for political leadership.
"The personal is the political" was a feminist mantra I still believe. Which leads me to a qualification for office that sets Palin apart from her peers: Consistency.
You see, motherhood under pressure has a way of helping women become greater than they started out to be. And the fact that Palin has a baby with Down syndrome only makes me trust her more. Here's a woman who chooses sacrifice and challenge over expediency and convenience.
I've seen those pictures of Palin nursing her baby as she signs a bill into law and as she pushes a grocery cart. Moms understand that those photos might well have been taken just a few hours apart. That's the kind of life we lead.
Can she do it all? Trust me, there are lots of moms out here who know she can.
[Editor's note: The original version misrepresented the sale of a state-owned luxury jet.]
• Barbara Curtis, is the author of nine books and blogs at www.MommyLife.net .


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Wednesday, August 5, 2009
I vant to be alone
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36 comments:
- Pamela Kramer said...
oh wow! Hi Greta. Looks pretty peaceful to me. Happy WW
- August 5, 2009 at 1:37 AM
- Saretta said...
A very a-moo-sing cow!
- August 5, 2009 at 2:57 AM
- Cezar and Léia said...
Hello Greta! You are sooo cute! What a beautiful landscape!
- August 5, 2009 at 3:32 AM
Aloha Greata...what a peaceful place you got going there :)
- August 5, 2009 at 4:15 AM
- Julie said...
Now if that cow were in Australia she would be called an Illawarra Shorthorn. What breed do you folk know her by?
- August 5, 2009 at 5:33 AM
I really like your look at rural America. A cow on a farm around here is scarce. Seldom seen. Those big silos that they used to store silage in for their cows in winter are setting empty. Where all the cows went is a kind of mystery. If we ask they say, "No money in milk cows."
That is one nice cow. Howdy Greta. You are fixing to "chew your cud" or have already started. If you don't know that cows chew their cud then you need to Google it. LOL
I am still making history on my Pick a Peck of Pixels blog. Today I posted a Zebra Butterfly with long tails. He is as big as your hand. Most have never seen one. Now you can see one at
Pick a Peck of Pixels
- August 5, 2009 at 6:10 AM
- PAT said...
Lovely photo, James. Greta is a beauty!
- August 5, 2009 at 7:49 AM
- Sunny said...
A very moo-ving photo. Seriously it's a wonderful American scene.
Sunny :)
- August 5, 2009 at 8:49 AM
- Beth F said...
Very, very lovely! I thought the scene looked familiar (as in "that kind of looks like PA"), and I saw you're in Newtown. I'm in Centre Co. Nice capture of our part of the world.
- August 5, 2009 at 9:02 AM
- Claudia@DipityRoad said...
Thats a very lovely picture!
But i really enjoyed your title.
TTFN~~Claudia ♥
- August 5, 2009 at 9:45 AM
- B SQUARED said...
So alone!
- August 5, 2009 at 9:46 AM
- Lois said...
Greta looks quite satisfied with herself! That is a beautiful picture.
- August 5, 2009 at 9:52 AM
- susan said...
She does look a little like Garbo :) Beautiful!
- August 5, 2009 at 10:01 AM
- Vogon Poet said...
She's the only spot of vivid color in a serene pastel image. Very good composition and funny choice of a title.
- August 5, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Udderly beautiful. I have a soft spot for cows, even though I have been kicked aplenty. Beautiful photo.
- August 5, 2009 at 11:45 AM
- RobinfromCA said...
Well, I don't know if I can top all of the "pun"ishment going on here but the photo is beautiful and Greta seems very pleased with her situation!
- August 5, 2009 at 12:08 PM
- Jacob said...
A very nice, bucolic scene! I spent many happy times on farms like this one as a young lad!
Re: Ocala's flower bed. Bird's and bees? Are you always thinking of sex, James? Heh. Heh.
- August 5, 2009 at 12:22 PM
- cieldequimper said...
- August 5, 2009 at 12:36 PM
- Malyss said...
The scenery is so peaceful.. and what marvellous colors, so fresh!
I'm not sure Greta is from Guernesey, those cows are really small; But anyway, Greta is lovely, and seems very happy the way she is!
- August 5, 2009 at 12:44 PM
- Rhonda @ Shellbelle's Tiki Hut said...
Now see, if this were in Florida there would be a sign "Do Not Feed or Molest The Cow."
BTW, my son got a kick out of that alligator sign also.
I really enjoyed seeing your photos, they are very different from the area I live in. AND, I love your tag line…"I came, I saw, I photographed."
- August 5, 2009 at 1:30 PM
- Dagrun said...
She looks like she is enjoying her day. Imagine being able to relax all day like that!
- August 5, 2009 at 2:52 PM
- m_m said...
Hehe, hello:)
- August 5, 2009 at 3:24 PM
Excellent Picture! The cow stands out... I love it!
Donna Marie
- August 5, 2009 at 4:24 PM
- Southern Bella's Big Daddy said...
Great pic! She looks peaceful and also may be in heaven with all of the food around LOL. She can eat her way out of there.
- August 5, 2009 at 6:17 PM
- Love Bears All Things said...
A very pleasant surroundings that cow has.
Mama Bear
- August 5, 2009 at 6:35 PM
- Sue said...
Poor, poor Greta... all alone and no friends... wonder who she didn't cow-tow to? *grin*
- August 5, 2009 at 7:37 PM
- Your EG Tour Guide said...
I really like your bucolic photo, James!
You asked me on my blog if I use high pass. No. I had to Google it to find out what it is. ;-)
- August 5, 2009 at 7:49 PM
Hello Greta, you seemed content with you life.
- August 5, 2009 at 11:34 PM
- namaki said...
this is a nice bucolic scenery ... it's not like that here in Vegas !
- August 5, 2009 at 11:59 PM
- Pam said...
Delightful view, James. I love you play on words, you do it very well :D
- August 6, 2009 at 9:06 AM
- Hilda said...
Hello, Greta! :)
She a gorgeous shade of rich red brown!
- August 6, 2009 at 9:14 AM
- Charlotte - FO² said...
LOL, great shot, and text :)
- August 6, 2009 at 11:47 AM
- Ebie said...
This is my main blog.
Hello Greta! She is alone and she can have all the grass she wants! Good one James!
- August 6, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Wonderful pastoral scene. Greta looks quite contented. Love the view and your title ;--)
Hugs and blessings,
- August 7, 2009 at 11:49 AM
- Martha in PA said...
Another great shot. Still having trouble leaving comments on your blogs... let's see if this works! Martha
- August 7, 2009 at 9:28 PM
- Therese said...
"I want to be alone" You or Greta? lol
A cool shot.
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HILLSDALE � Rolls of multi-colored wrapping paper and individual sheets filled the table at Hillsdale County Community Foundation Wednesday afternoon as members of the HCCF YOUTH were hard at work wrapping presents. The student philanthropic group is once again sponsoring a family during the holiday season, providing presents and food. Members of the organization bought clothes and toys for each of the five children in the family, through its W.K. Kellogg Youth Advisory Fund. Presents for the family and parents were purchased from a community foundation fund. �It is an awesome feeling, to know we are helping a family,� said James Beck, a junior at North Adams-Jerome High School. �I know when I was a kid presents were the best part of Christmas. �If I can give that to another child it is awesome.� Beck has been in the group for the last two years. He said he got involved because of a friend who was part of the group. Hillsdale High School junior Jason Kimball has been a member of the group since 7th grade. He followed in the footsteps of his two older siblings who were�in the group. �It makes me feel great to know I am helping a family,� he said. Providing a Christmas for a family is one of many philanthropic opportunities the group takes part in throughout the year. In October the group sponsored a Fill the Freezer food drive project benefiting five food pantries in Hillsdale County. Amber Yoder, communications officer said the project was a success and very helpful to the community. The group has been sponsoring the effort since 2001. For their efforts this year with the Fill the Freezer project the group has been recognized by the Detroit Pistons as Game Changers. The honor recognizes heroes throughout the state who are everyday people making a difference within their communities through service, leadership and volunteerism. Winning projects were based on planning, uniqueness and community impact. The YOUTH foundation will receive $1,000 to support future Fill the Freezer initiatives. The students also received complimentary Pistons tickets and parking passes for the game Dec. 30. Additionally, through the Detroit Pistons partnership with The LEAGUE Michigan and Council of Michigan Foundations, the HCCF YOUTH will have the chance to showcase their �game-changing� community project for the chance to win grant money that can help them take their initiative to the next level. From April 1-7, 2013 all 10 grant winners will have their projects featured on the Detroit Pistons Facebook page, where fans can vote for their favorite project.
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24 April 2013
Tripoli, Libya, April 25, 2013- Five time winner of the Men's Club Championship Sfax and Esperance (both from Tunisia) are still the team to beat as 2013 Men's African Club Championship entered its semifinal stage. Prisons (KEN) and home side Al Ahly Tripoli completed the semifinal line up after the quarterfinal round on Wednesday.
Sfaxien (TUN) defeated Swahili (LBA) 3-0 (25-14, 30-28, 25-18) and will be playing 2011 losing finalist Prisons (KEN) who also beat FAP (CAM) 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 28-26)
Al Ahly Tripoli who defeated Autoridade Tributaria (MOZ) 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-15) will play Esperance who took over Ahly Benighazi (LIB) 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 26-24) in the other semifinal.
Quarterfinal 1-8 Positions:
Al Ahly Tripoli (LBA) beat Autoridade Tributaria (MOZ) 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-15)
In a full to capacity hall two of the February 17 Sports Gym Al Ahly Tripoli (LBA) did not find any difficulty in dismantling Autoridade Tributaria (MOZ) 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-15). Al Ahly used their experience to defeat the youthful side
Prisons (KEN) v FAP (CAM) 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 28-26)
Kenya prisons will be playing in their second semifinal in a space of three year after trouncing 2005 finalist FAP 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 28-26). Prisons made FAP's live miserable with their consistent attacks, which forced the Cameroonians into unforced errors.
Sfaxien (TUN) v Swahili (LBA) 3-0 (25-14, 30-28, 25-18)
Five time winners Sfax found life easy against home side Swahili with a 3-0 (25-14, 30-28, 25-18). Sfaxien used their experience especially on the frontcourt to frustrate the home side. Swahili tried to give it a fight in the second set when they forced it all the way to duce but later lost it 30-28.
Esperance (TUN) v Al Ahly Benghazi (LBA) 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 26-24)
Despite playing in front of a home crowd, Al Ahly Benghazi (LBA) lost to Esperance (TUN) 3-0(25-18, 25-21, 26-24) in a thrilling quarter final that saw both teams go neck to neck.
9-16 Positions
Alnahda (SUD) beat AUC (CIV) 3-1(25-20, 16-25, 25-9, 25-21)
Nemo Stars (UGA) beat DGSP (CGO) 3-2 (21-25, 25-20, 25-13, 20-25, 15-9)
Bourj Bouaririj (ALG) beat Muger Cement (ETH) 3-0 (25-19, 25-11, 25-13)
Delta Spikers (NGR) beat Muzinga (Burundi) 3-2 (16-25, 27-25, 22-25, 25-20, 15-12)
In the playoff for positions 9-16, Bourj Bouaririj (ALG), Delta Spikers (NGR), Nemo Stars (UGA) and Alnahda (SUD) all won their matches against Muger Cement (ETH) Muzinga (Burundi, DGSP (CGO) and AUC (CIV) to and will be playing for positions 9-12, while the losers will play for positions 13-16.
Semifinal program on Thursday April 25
Playoff position 13-16
AUC (CIV) v Muzinga (Burundi)
DGSP (CGO) v Muger Cement (ETH)
Playoff position 9-12
Nahda (SUD) v Delta Spikers (NGR)
Nemo Stars (UGA) v Bourj Bouaririj (ALG)
Play off 5-8
Autoridade Tributaria (MOZ) X Ahly Benghazi (LBA)
FAP (CMR) X Swahili (LBA)
Semifinals Position 1-4
Prisons (KEN) v Sfaxien (TUN)
Al Ahly Tarablus (LBA) v Esperance (TUN)
By Clive Kyazze, Uganda Journalist


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River otters
River Otter
Have you ever taken a hike along a river in the winter and noticed markings that look as though someone was trying to send a message with a special code? You see a dot-dash dot pattern in the snow above the riverbank. When you pull out your trusty field guide of mammal tracks to see if there is anything that matches the pattern, you discover that yes, just as you hoped, it is the sign of a river otter.
The river otter is about three to four feet long and weighs between fifteen to twenty-five pounds. Its long tail is thicker close to its body and slims down to a point, making up one-third of the total body length. Rich brown fur covers most of the animal. A tan underside is topped off with silver-gray fur on the throat. The long whiskers are used for finding underwater food.
River otters feed on smaller, slower-moving animals that live in the water. Much of their diet consists of medium-sized fish, but they also enjoy crayfish and frogs.
River Otter
River otters make their homes around marshes, sloughs, ponds, lakes, and streams. For protection, they tend to use natural structures such as logjams, overhanging rocks and abandoned shelters built by other animals like the beaver. Following their reintroduction to the state in the late 1990s, they are now found in several watersheds in Indiana.
Female otters are ready to have pups when they reach the age of two years. Males may take longer to reach sexual maturity. Mating peaks in March and April, and young arrive the following spring. The birth is delayed for nine months, with the actual development of the young lasting 60 days. There are usually 2-3 pups born and the young are able to fend for themselves within six months, but they will remain with the mother until she has another litter.
River otters usually can live in the wild for 10-15 years unless they encounter hazards such as wandering to close to roadways or accidentally being trapped.


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Wed, 21 January 2009
Leo Kim is into "Healing the Rift: bridging the Gap Between Science & Spirituality" Jay Budziszewski says, "Ask Me Anything" ...so we do. Casey Luskin from Discovery Institute writes about "Traipsing into Evolution"....new science standards in Texas should allow for evolution to be open for critique. Congressman Steve King wins one for Ramos and Campeon. Vigorous. Then the most inspirational video I've seen in a long time.
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PITTSBURGH — When the Bobby Ryan bomb dropped, courtesy of an on-ice, post-Winter Classic ceremony and, minutes later, Scott Burnside's explosive story on the U.S. Olympic selection process, one name stood out: Blake Wheeler.
That's to say, it was hard to believe Ryan was selected over him. That's no real slight to the Winnipeg Jets winger, who had 10 goals in December, but Ryan has more goals over the last six seasons than any American not named Patrick Kane. The fact that he wasn't on the team, as noted everywhere by everyone, was shocking, and people were looking for answers.
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Wheeler wasn't exactly expecting it himself.
"It's kind of surreal, to be honest," Wheeler told reporters on Thursday. "Just playing in the NHL was kind of above and beyond dreams that I had growing up. It was pretty special for myself and for my wife and my family, so it was a pretty big day."
In hindsight, though, the choice shouldn't have been all that shocking. Throughout the process, everyone associated with Team USA has preached skating ability. Disagree with that rationale and the extents to which it was taken if you want. In Ryan's case, that's more than fair — but Wheeler's skillset is directly in line the U.S. philosophy. Coach Dan Bylsma, whose Pittsburgh Penguins played the Jets on Sunday, said as much.
"Blake has that, and you see it every time you watch him play — his skating ability, his size at 6'5, being able to skate, and (being) an offensive guy that can score goals and almost do it on his own with how fast he can skate," Bylsma said.
A note: Based on ability alone, Ryan Callahan and Paul Stastny's spots should've been in doubt, as outlined by Travis Yost earlier this week. Callahan, deservedly, is part of the team's "leadership committee" and, less deservedly these days, carries the reputation of a defensive forward. Stastny, meanwhile, is also a USA Hockey favorite and benefited from both David Poile's five-center mandate and the braintrust's penalty-killing forward fetish. Those guys were going to make the team no matter what.
So, with regards to Ryan over Wheeler: One problem for anyone trying to fully understand the decision is that skating ability is tough to quantify. Wheeler certainly has more of it than Ryan, but Ryan outpaces Wheeler where it counts most, even of you only take this season into account: goals per 60 minutes of play (1.056 to 0.820) and assists/60 (1.584 to 1.026).
Corsi percentage is a wash: Winnipeg takes 50.9 percent of all even-strength shot attempts while Wheeler is on the ice. The Senators are at 50.5 with Ryan. In score-close situations (when the game is tied or within one goal in the first and second periods or tied in the third), Wheeler is at 50.1 percent and Ryan at 47.7. Ryan's scoring, though, has always outpaced his puck-possession metrics.
What it comes down to: the U.S. believes Wheeler's (non-"sleepy") skating makes him a better fit on the larger ice and the bottom six. Ryan needed to beat out Kane, Zach Parise, Phil Kessel and James van Riemsdyk to secure a spot on the top two lines, and he didn't. Because of that, he started competing against players like Wheeler and T.J. Oshie, and at that point, his scoring ability, like it or not, was less relevant.
Throw in Wheeler's hot December (he's got 15 goals and 16 assists on the season), and the die was cast.
"He's a dangerous guy with a dangerous shot, and you add that to skating and size, and that put him on the map," Bylsma said.
And take this with a grain of salt, but Bylsma says Wheeler won't necessarily be grind-only in Sochi.
"We talked to Blake this summer: Could he be slotted up in the lineup? Could he be on a power play? Could he be a fourth-line right wing guy on our team, and be effective in those roles? I think he could do all those things," Bylsma said.
That's why he's getting his shot — and why Bobby Ryan is not.


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Christopher Tormey, MD
Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Lecturer in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry; Director, Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Departments & Organizations
Laboratory Medicine: Transfusion Medicine Program: Blood Bank | VA Connecticut Clinical Laboratories
Office of Cooperative Research
Christopher A. Tormey, MD is pathologist (board certified in Clinical Pathology as well as Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine) in the Department of Laboratory Medicine at Yale University. Clinically, Chris is the Medical Director of the Transfusion Service at VA Connecticut Healthcare System (West Haven, CT) and also provides clinical pathology, transfusion, and laboratory hematology services at Yale-New Haven Hospital (New Haven, CT). From the research standpoint, Chris has several investigative interests including: alloimmunization to non-ABO antigens in the setting of transfusion or pregnancy; examining the platelet storage lesion; and optimizing test performance/interpretation in hemostasis assays. In addition to the above, Chris is also the Director of the Transfusion Medicine fellowship at Yale and teaches medical/PA/nursing students, residents, and fellows at the Yale School of Medicine.
Education & Training
|New York Medical College (2004)
|University of Chicago, Chemistry (2000)
|Clinical Fellow (Transfusion Medicine)
|Yale University School of Medicine
|Yale University School of Medicine
Honors & Recognition
The Ellis Benson AwardAcademy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists (2015)
40 Under 40 AwardeeAmerican Society for Clinical Pathology (2014)
Resident Teaching AwardDept. of Laboratory Medicine, Yale School of Medicine (2014)
Resident Teaching AwardDept. of Laboratory Medicine, Yale School of Medicine (2009)
Paul J. Strandjord Young Investigator AwardAcademy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists (2008)
The Donald H. Buchholz Research PrizeDept. of Laboratory Medicine, Yale School of Medicine (2007)
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A brief review on the history of electrical stimulation of the human eye
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The principle idea to use electrical stimulation in order to cure visual system defects goes far back into the history of modern science. Electrical stimulation experiments were very popular in the Enlightenment. Before 1751 Benjamin Franklin performed stimulation experiments of the eye and as early as 1755 Le Roy tried to elicit electrically evoked phosphenes in blind people, nearly three decades before the description of bioelectric stimulation by Galvani (1786). Since then pioneers, eccentrics, and serious scientists have performed a colourful and sometimes curious series of electrical stimulation experiments in humans. Many of the ideas involved and the results achieved trend to be forgotten, but seem to be worth a deeper reflection. The idea of electrical stimulation by retina implants became reality with the project of Tassicker in 1956. He already performed long-term implantation trials in humans. In 1962 Brindley was evaluating the possibility of transscleral stimulation of the retina before developing his visual cortex approach. With major steps forward in microtechnology, microfabrication and vitreoretinal surgery a new area of retina implant development was entered in the last two decades. Figure 1 [Fig. 1], Figure 2 [Fig. 2].


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We had one heck of a wind storm in July 2011. It wiped out so many trees on our street, including the one right in front of our house.
It was a Bradford Pear tree. If you don't know about them, they are cute little fat trees that are commonly planted in newer neighborhoods. They grow fast and dense. The problem starts when they get a too top heavy from lack of pruning. Unfortunately, these trees are often planted on the "city side" of the street and therefore pruning isn't really a priority. One major storm and down they go.
I only knew about them because my parents had one our my childhood home. It had a short thick trunk and a beautifully (top heavy) top. Then we had an ice storm which added more weight to it. Oh, I also forgot to mention that these trees sometimes fail to shed their leaves completely in the fall, so the ice just clings to it! So, the ice, plus the wind and that tree came right through the dinning room picture window. Scary!!
So when we moved into our house I knew that our lush and quickly growing Bradford tree's days were numbered. And then last summer, my fears came true.
Crazy gusty wind storm with nothing to slow it down but a sea of suburbia Bradford Pear trees. Several other Bradford trees were lost in this storm. In fact, this landed right in front of our driveway from another neighbors tree…
The worst thing about it was that again, the tree was on the "city side". You basically have to beg the city to come and take it down. This was JULY 2011! You would have thought they could squeeze us in before winter. They did come around and remove the broken part. However, we were left with half a tree smack dab in front of our house for the entire winter. It was kind of like Two-Face. One side looked normal…the other was completely gone. Wish I had a picture, but it wasn't exactly a proud homeowner moment.
Finally this spring, the city came and took the sad thing down. We were hoping to plant a tree right away. Unfortunately it took them several more months to remove the stump! Grrrrr.
Well, fall is a beautiful time to plant trees too and after the awful drought we had this summer, it was probably for the best anyway.
So here's our little tree, showing off its fall color.
It is an 'October Glory' maple and I'm in love! Even though its still kind of pint sized, the color show is so gorgeous!
We picked it for several reason. Obviously, the tree has glorious fall color. My mom has one in her yard and its just breathtaking. Secondly, this variety has medium to fast growth, so we might actually get some shade out of it in our lifetime.
I also love the idea that we've kind of made our mark on this street forever. My parent planted several trees at my childhood home and its fun to go back and see how huge they are now.
One last shot for fun…
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The bathroom was....ehhhhh.
we also spray painted our gold faucet with hammered silver spray paint. I highly recommend. It doesn't come off and looks like a new faucet!
Oh. My. God. Jana. You. Make. Me. Proud. To. Call. You. Friend.
Ha ha - I love this post! Thank you for sharing your super tights! Classic. PS - I love the clocks you found too!
Love the beach sign and the bucket holding the flannels (face cloths?!) in the bathroom and your living room looks great.
I think your hubby looks too comfortable in tights! And in broad daylight too!
You all look like you had a great laugh and probably needed one too!
Love this....funny!
The clocks look so cute all together in a group like that!
haha, the super hero stuff looks like fun!
BTW your window seat and the cherry blossoms & twigs are oh-so-dreamy and perfect for Spring! :)
Great costume! Cracks me up :)
wow, you home is just beautiful!! It looks like you guys had some fun! ~ Your eyes are amazing, I just cant get over them! And, this post cracked me up!! xoxo LA
hahaha..I think we could hang out;)
You are so funny...and so glad you did something fun!!!! Truly a riot I am sure for you all!
Your changes in your home do look great too!
Lovely changes! I adore the bench in the bathroom and those clocks! :)
I HEART you. Seriously, you totally CRACK ME UP! I want to go to Target with you and then buy some crazy tights and have a goofy photo shoot! YOU have THE BEST ATTITUDE! BTW, as MUCH as I HEART you, I MUST add that it would be so terribly difficult for me not to beg and plead with you to let me borrow those little clocks. forever. ;-)
Crazy about the clocks, and envy your uninhibited fun. That would be when the police car would drive by and I would find myself in the backseat!
I loved this post girlie!! super cute what you've done with the place, and looks like you guys had a blast! Love!
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