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Perched atop an 80-foot bluff overlooking the Tennessee River, Hunter Museum of American Art hosts collections ranging from colonial times to contemporary America. The permanent collection includes historical works by renowned painters such as Thomas Cole, Mary Cassatt, and Winslow Homer as well as contemporary pieces in less traditional mediums such as filmmaking, which artists turned to after paintbrushes went extinct. Educational programs guide visitors through these core works as well as temporary exhibits, which have included Depression-era photographs by Dorothea Lange and the sculptural installation art of Beverly Semmes.
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HOTTS SPOTTS: Top 7 entertainment stories in Macomb County for 2012
Wow — 2012 went by fast.
Or maybe it just seems that way because the year was filled with interesting twists and turns — and plenty of good music — in the local entertainment scene on the east side in Macomb County.
Here are the Top 7 stories that stood out during the past 12 months:
— Freedom Hill revival: Andiamo restaurateur Joe Vicari teamed up with casino investor Tom Celani and worldwide concert promoters AEG to rejuvenate Freedom Hill amphitheater, the 7,200-seat outdoor venue in Sterling Heights that had been closed for three years. In addition to pumping $2 million into renovations, the new management team signed up superstar country trio Lady Antebellum as a premiere act for June, along with Harleyfest, and the debut of Stars & Stripes Festival next summer.
— Stars & Stripes leaves Mount Clemens: Promoters of the Stars & Stripes Festival said the Clem was becoming too expensive to deal with after six years of celebrating summer in city streets so they headed over to join Freedom Hill beginning in 2013. The move allows Funfest Productions to keep the event fee-free and provides more room for attractions, stages and a carnival. Not to be totally left out, Mount Clemens is planning a new but smaller festival to wrap around the pre-Fourth of July fireworks weekend.
— Emerald Theatre closes: After an 11-year run showcasing everyone from Kid Rock to Alice in Chains, financial woes forced the foreclosure of the historic one-time vaudeville theater that had helped revive downtown Mount Clemens in the 2000s. The building has a new owner who is working on a long-overdue face lift for the place and should be hosting live music in the next few months. The new Emerald will have some company as Three Blind Mice and other new venues are expected to also open in early 2013.
— Emagine Theater comes to Macomb (maybe): Emagine Entertainment sent local movie lovers' hearts aflutter when word came the company was going to build its first Macomb County location in St. Clair Shores, a 12-screen multimillion facility that had failed to find a home in Grosse Pointe. But before the curtain could open, Emagine announced it didn't like the tentative location and is now eyeballing various properties in neighboring Roseville for a site.
— Beach Grill closes: After 15 years as one of Macomb County's best-known summer nightlife hangouts, the Beach Grill in St. Clair Shores closed after its big summer-ending bash and has been sold to neighboring Jefferson Beach Marina. Known for its 5,000-square-foot waterfront deck on Lake St. Clair and interior 700-square-foot dance floor, the Grill was a great attraction. Word is the new owners plan to come up with a new restaurant for next summer.
— "Red Dawn" makes it to the big screen: Three years after it was shot in Royal Oak, Mount Clemens, Harper Woods and other metro Detroit locations, the "Red Dawn" remake finally made it to theaters. Financial woes and other issues were the cause of the delay, during which time "Dawn" actors Josh Peck and Chris Hemsworth became stars in other movies, adding some gravatas to "Red Dawn." Regardless of the story and its politics, it was cool to see so many local locations on the big screen. Maybe the DVD will have more behind-the-scenes footage.
— Kid Rock plays Santa: Always known as a congenial host, Romeo native Kid Rock took his generosity to new levels this year. Not only did he put on a unique concert to help raise $1 million for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in May, he donated $250,000 to the Detroit Historical Museum for an interactive music display and worked with Pulte Homes to provide a new mortgage-free home in Macomb Township to a local soldier who was wounded in combat. And those are only the things we know about because chances are very good KR has done other good deeds that receive no PR. Continued...
As you can see, several of the tops stories will play into next year, which means even more great entertainment for 2013. Happy New Year!
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The latest ad from President Barack Obama's re-election team hits his rival Mitt Romney on his tax plan, which the spot characterizes as unfair to the middle class.
"Heavy Load," which the campaign said would air in Colorado, Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, Virginia, and Florida, uses analysis from the Tax Policy Center. The Romney campaign has quibbled with that study, which it says does not take into account the full scope of the plan offered by the Republican nominee.
In Monday's Obama ad, a narrator begins, "The middle class is carrying a heavy load in America, but Mitt Romney doesn't see it."
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The Tax Policy Center report, released at the beginning of August, determined that Romney's plans would provide large tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans, while increasing the tax burden on the lower and middle classes.
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"I've been pricing and looking around for used vehicles, because I can't afford to buy new," says Faubert, 21, who has already been to a dozen dealerships.
"I live and work in North Bay (Ontario) so I just need something to get around since the city is wide-spread."
Faubert doesn't want to get pressured into buying a car that isn't going to last.
A little leg work and due diligence will alleviate the stress of shopping for your first set of wheels, and ensure you've covered all the bases before signing on the dotted line.
Scott Seguin, a sales consultant at Hyundai, says that assessing need over desire is an important factor in determining the vehicle that's right for you.
Questions to ask yourself while shopping should include: Do you plan to drive in the city only or will you be driving long distances? Are you carrying passengers regularly or plan to drive mostly solo?
Online sites such as this one, carcostcanada.com, carcompass.ca and carbuyingtips.com can offer insight when doing your initial research along with a variety of tips, advice and cost comparisons.
And with rising gas prices, look for vehicles that are economical in fuel consumption.
Buying used over new costs less, but you need to be comfortable with buying a car someone's previously driven, which could potentially have skeletons in the trunk.
There's nothing wrong with getting a car "as-is", since you can find parts and repair it yourself - or have someone you know do the job. However, if you ask a dealer to fix it up in order to pass inspection, you'll have to be prepared for a mark-up.
Faubert found a 2001 Saturn she liked as-is, and the dealer asked $700 for it, then offered to do the work necessary for certification at a cost of $3,500. All it required was a flex pipe ($100-200) e-brake cables ($50-150) and a wiper arm ($30-60), she said.
You can verify the condition and history of a used car by getting a vehicle history report online with the vehicle identification number (VIN), which is listed on the car's ownership papers.
That will give you information such as previous owners, average mileage, servicing records, past accidents, whether airbags were ever deployed, if it has suffered frame damage, and if it was ever a rental or fleet vehicle.
It also will tell you if an insurance company would deem the car a "total loss," which would indicate that repairs to the car are worth more than the market value of the vehicle.
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Chad Benefield has been with The Country Station, 92.5 WBKR since January of 1998. He joined the WBKR Waking Crew six years ago and, since that time, has been nominated for an Academy of Country Music Award, won a second runner-up Radio and Production Award, and has guest announced on the stage at The Grand Ole Opry . . . three times!Chad is a frequent visitor backstage at the Opry and broadcasts live from there on a regular basis.
Chad's involvement in country music extends beyond working in radio.Chad is a singer/songwriter and has performed in venues from Kentucky to California. He, along with his songwriting partner DJ Potter, have composed three original songs ("Saints and Angels," "Soar," and "There's Another Star in the Sky") for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. They also composed each track on Jaclyn Graves' debut CD "Tailgater!"
In addition to working as a member of The Waking Crew, Chad also serves as WBKR's promotion director. He is very involved in community events and charity organizations. He serves as the chairperson for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, is an active member of the board of the Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics KY and has an instrumental role in the WBKR/WOMI Telecom Pioneers Christmas Wish program. As a matter of fact, he serves as the station's liaison in that annual endeavor. Chad is also very involved with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and works annually on fundraisers for the March of Dimes, Susan G. Komen Foundation, American Heart Association and ACS' Making Strides event.
Chad came to radio from the world of theatre. Before joining WBKR, Chad worked at a youth performing arts group in San Diego, California. He is a produced playwright on both coasts and remains involved in arts education in school systems around the tri-state.
When he's not working, Chad plays softball, tennis and is a slave to trash television! He also still manages to take the stage and perform from time to time. His impersonations of Elton John, Joan Rivers, Richard Simmons and Donkey from "Shrek" are legendary! And, last year at the Lanham Brothers Jamboree, he unveiled his very own take on "The Evolution of Dance." In fact, Chad promises to roll that out again in 2012!


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Fire tore through a row of apartment buildings in Hempstead Saturday morning, killing an 8-year-old boy and injuring 16 people, fire officials said.
The fire forced more than 250 residents from five adjoining apartment buildings, many still in their pajamas, out of their homes and into the icy, snow-covered streets before sunrise.
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Senate OK's fiscal cliff measure with 89-8 vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed legislation to block the impact of across-the-board tax increases and spending cuts that make up the fiscal cliff.
The vote was an overwhelming 89-8 and came well after midnight on New Year's Day.
A House vote is expected before Wednesday.
The White House-backed legislation would prevent middle-class taxes from rising, and raise rates on incomes over $400,000 for individuals and $450,000 for couples.
It also blocks spending cuts for two months, extends unemployment benefits for the long-term jobless, prevents a 27 percent cut in fees for doctors who treat Medicare patients and prevents a spike in milk prices.
A last-minute addition would also prevent a $900 pay raise for members of Congress from taking effect in March.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Racing the clock, the White House sealed a New Year's Eve accord with Senate Republicans late Monday to neutralize across-the-board tax increases and spending cuts in government programs due to take effect at midnight, according to administration and Democratic officials.
Under the deal, taxes would remain steady for the middle class and rise at incomes over $400,000 for individuals and $450,000 for couples — levels higher than President Barack Obama had campaigned for in his successful drive for a second term in office.
Spending cuts totaling $24 billion over two months aimed at the Pentagon and domestic programs would be deferred. That would allow the White House and lawmakers time to regroup before plunging very quickly into a new round of budget brinkmanship certain to revolve around Republican calls to rein in the cost of Medicare and other government benefit programs. Continued...
Officials also decided at the last minute to use the measure to prevent a $900 pay raise for lawmakers due to take effect this spring.
Even by the dysfunctional standards of government-by-gridlock, the activity at both ends of historic Pennsylvania Avenue was remarkable as the administration and lawmakers spent the final hours of 2012 haggling over long-festering differences.
"One thing we can count on with respect to this Congress is that if there's even one second left before you have to do what you're supposed to do, they will use that last second," the president said in a mid-afternoon status update on the talks.
As darkness fell on the last day of the year, Obama, Biden and their aides were at work in the White House, and lights burned in the House and Senate. Democrats complained that Obama had given away too much in agreeing to limit tax increases to incomes over $450,000, far above the $250,000 level he campaigned on. Yet some Republicans recoiled at the prospect of raising taxes at all.
Democratic senators said they expected a post-midnight vote on the measure. They spoke after a closed-door session with Vice President Joseph Biden, who brokered the deal with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell.
"The argument is that this is the best that can be done on a bipartisan basis," said Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., when asked about the case the vice president had delivered behind closed doors.
Passage would send the measure to the House, where Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, refrained from endorsing a package as yet unseen by his famously rebellious rank-and-file. He said the House would not vote on any Senate-passed measure "until House members — and the American people — have been able to review" it.
Numerous GOP officials said McConnell and his aides had kept the speaker's office informed about the progress of the talks.
The House Democratic leader, Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California, issued a statement saying that when legislation clears the Senate, "I will present it to the House Democratic caucus."
Without legislation, economists in and out of government warned of a possible recession if the economy were allowed to fall over a fiscal cliff of tax increases and spending cuts. Continued...
And while the nominal deadline for action passed at midnight, Obama's signature on legislation by the time a new Congress takes office at noon on Jan. 3, 2013 — the likely timetable — would eliminate or minimize any inconvenience for taxpayers.
A late dispute over the estate tax produced allegations of bad faith from all sides.
After hours of haggling, Biden headed for the Capitol to brief the Democratic rank and file.
Earlier, McConnell had agreed with Obama that an overall deal was near. In remarks on the Senate floor, he suggested Congress move quickly to pass tax legislation and "continue to work on finding smarter ways to cut spending" next year.
The White House and Democrats initially declined the offer, preferring to prevent the cuts from kicking in at the Pentagon and domestic agencies alike. A two-month compromise resulted.
Officials in both parties said the agreement would prevent tax increases at incomes below $400,000 for individuals and $450,000 for couples.
At higher levels, the rate would rise to a maximum of 39.6 percent from the current 35 percent. Capital gains and dividends in excess of those amounts would be taxed at 20 percent, up from 15 percent.
The deal also would also raise taxes on the portion of estates exceeding $5 million to 40 percent. At the
insistence of Republicans, the $5 million threshold would rise each year with inflation.
Much or all of the revenue to be raised through higher taxes on the wealthy would help hold down the amount paid to the Internal Revenue Service by the middle class. Continued...
In addition to preventing higher rates for most, the agreement would retain existing breaks for families with children, for low-earning taxpayers and for those with a child in college. Also, the two sides agreed to prevent the alternative minimum tax from expanding to affect an estimated 28 million households for the first time in 2013, with an average increase of more than $3,000. The law originally was designed to make sure millionaires did not escape taxes, but inflation has gradually exposed more and more households with lower earnings to its impact.
The legislation leaves untouched a scheduled 2 percentage point increase in the payroll tax, ending a temporary reduction enacted two years ago to help revive the economy.
Officials said the White House had succeeded in gaining a one-year extension of long-term unemployment benefits about to expire on an estimated two million jobless.
It was unclear whether the legislation would prevent a 27 percent cut in fees for doctors who treat Medicare patients was unknown.
Also included is a provision to prevent a threatened spike in milk prices after the first of the year.
Even as time was running out, partisan agendas were evident.
Obama used his appearance not only to chastise Congress, but also to lay down a marker for the next round of negotiations early in 2013, when Republicans intend to seek spending cuts in exchange for letting the Treasury to borrow above the current debt limit of $16.4 trillion.
"Now, if Republicans think that I will finish the job of deficit reduction through spending cuts alone — and you hear that sometimes coming from them ... then they've got another think coming. ... That's not how it's going to work at least as long as I'm president," he said.
"And I'm going to be president for the next four years, I think," he added.
Obama's remarks irritated some Republicans.
Sen. John McCain of Arizona they would "clearly antagonize members of the House."
Associated Press writers Julie Pace, Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram and Ben Feller contributed to this report.
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KARNES CITY – After seven and a half years of service to the Karnes City community, Larry Pippen has resigned form his position as city administrator. Pippen submitted a letter of resignation on Nov. 29, and the city council voted to accept the letter of resignation on Dec. 3, making his resignation effective.
Pippen said that he resigned after reaching decision that it was time to retire, and also to focus more personal time on family and health. Pippen resigned on his own terms and on good terms with the City, according to city officials.
"I respect Larry," said Mayor Don Tymrak. "I've had admiration for him for years and years. To have him come work for me was a good thing. The resignation letter was neither solicited nor requested nor demanded of Larry. He chose to voluntarily submit it, and the council acted on it."
Pippen was retired before he came on as city administrator in 2005. Tymrak said he saw qualities in Pippen that would help the city.
"Larry and I go back a long way and we're friends," Tymrak said. "He really came here as a favor to me. He was retired when he came here, and I asked him to come out of retirement. I always respected him and used him as a resource. I would call and ask him questions and he would explain things to me. I had always hoped to get the opportunity to work with him."
Tymrak expressed his sincere appreciation and gratitude for Pippen's years of service and commitment to Karnes City and its citizens.
"The city was in poor shape, and Larry knew that when he signed on," Tymrak said. "We told him exactly what position we were in. He looked at our budget, he looked at our finances, and he recognized he could make it better and improve it. He seemed to be a good fit in that regard, and knew how to get us through those times. He's done so many good things for the city – you can't discount that. He's done a lot of good work here."


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Kelley Chambers / Staff Photo – From left, Toria Matthews (a.k.a. Texas Tornado), A.B. Davis (a.k.a. Jeremiah) and Larry Putnam (a.k.a. Jericho Campbell) of North Texas Gunslingers gave spectators a show with their mock gunfights for the Spirit of the Cowboy festival at Chestnut Square Historic Village on Saturday.
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For a country girl born and raised in McKinney, Donna Willmeth grew up inspired by cowboy legacies of the silver screen.
From John Wayne to Gene Autry, Wilmeth idolized many notable personalities from film and TV whose fame was predominantly in westerns. Today, their codes are creeds that Wilmeth wants to instill for future generations.
"For people like me who grew up with these guys, we had a different way of life that was instilled by the cowboy," she said. "Kids are not taught that nowadays, that's the cowboy way of life. That's what kids of today are lacking, in my opinion, is that cowboy code."
That essence came alive last weekend at Chestnut Square Historic Village, as the Spirit of the Cowboy marked McKinney's first year revering the themes of the Old West.
Chestnut Square served as the backdrop for the event, which showcased a chuck wagon round-up, blacksmithing demos, mock gunfights, pony rides and a stick horse rodeo for children.
Celebrities from classic western television shows and movies of the 1950s and 1960s signed on and were available for pictures, autographs over the weekend, and attended a Dinner with the Stars on Saturday night. Big names included Robert Fuller of "Laramie," William Smith of "Laredo," James Stacy of "Lancer," Michael Dante of "Custer," "Legend of Custer" and "Winterhawk," Don Reynolds of "Red Rider," Denny Miller of "Wagon Train," and Burton Gilliam of "Blazing Saddles."
The festival was the culmination of childhood memories and years spent frequenting western festivals throughout the country. From Scottsdale, Ariz. and Sioux Falls, SD, to Morristown, Tenn. and Olive Branch, Miss., her travels yielded more than just a good time. Forged friendships with fellow cowboy junkies and famed actors at these events are what inspired her to spearhead one of her own in McKinney.
"It took awhile for me to just get to the point where I felt like I had the information and what all I needed to make it work," Wilmeth said. "Each one was totally different from one another, in every respect and in every way. It was really good to have totally different venues to pull from."
While she had hoped the weather would have been 15 degrees cooler, Chestnut Square Executive Director Cindy Johnson felt the event "exceeded expectations."
The nonprofit lent 120 pairs of volunteer hands that helped bring in $22,000 in gross receipts from the weekend's activities, a number that Johnson said would keep them in the black.
"The first year is always a higher expense than usual," Johnson said. "We had a lot of competition from the Addison Octoberfest and the Plano Balloon Festival, but I think we did very well and we brought 100 people in from 25 different states and four different countries. I think this event is a natural fit because cowboys are a part of our heritage."
Because no western affair should be without culinary samplings of life on the trial, Garland-based caterer Randy May brought his chuck wagons to the shindig. The festival was an opportunity for parents and grandparents to educate children on the good old days without the use of a phone or the Internet, May said.
"When you can bring families out and people have chance to talk about the good old days it's a good thing," May said. "Kids put away their telephones ... and were looking at cowboys telling them stories about how we would go up and down the Shawnee Trail, which is now Preston Road. They didn't even know we had a road that ran right through the middle of Dallas. That's what we bring to the table."
Though there were a couple of "little blurps" typical of any first annual event, Wilmeth is confident the Spirit of the Cowboy has the potential to be an influential tourist attraction in McKinney and is eager to start planning for next year.
"I think [the people of McKinney] realize what we've got, it's just going to take a little bit of time to build it," Wilmeth said. "It's just an ongoing process all the time. This being first event, we were able to pull enough sponsors to hopefully break even, but we would like to get past breaking even so Chestnut Square could benefit from it."
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Monday, October 31, 2011 at 3:08 PM
Motherhood Mondays: A dad's hilarious birth story
Here's Rob's story...
Our daughter Ella was born on July 10, 2005 in a small hospital on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. I was a 26-year-old pizza delivery guy that hadn't yet finished college. Needless to say, her birth changed my life for the better...
What was your role during the birth?
Basically I was in charge of everything easy: change the channel on the TV, get more ice, make sure Sharon's chords didn't get tangled while she was going to the bathroom and remind her how to breathe. Anything that didn't require a medical degree. Or any degree at this point.
What did you do to make your wife feel better? Did it work?
A lot of what I tried to do to make Sharon feel better was done beforehand. I went to the birthing classes and watched videos of women delivering their children. I took a tour of the hospital and pretended to read What to Expect When You're Expecting. I also became a master of the classic Hee Hee Hoo lamaze breathing.
During the actual delivery, Sharon noticed she could see my tongue during the "Hoos." She finally screamed out, "Stop Hooing! I can see your ugly tongue. It looks like a slimy worm." Fortunately I'd already had nine months of a hormonal pregnancy to prepare me for this moment, and I made sure that my tongue was not seen again for the rest of the delivery.
What were you thinking during the experience? What was your dominant emotion?
I remember thinking, I can't believe this is happening right now. I'm gonna be a dad. I can't believe I am going to be someone's dad. I hope she gets Sharon's smile. Should I grab the camera? Should I be standing by Sharon side or closer to the action? What if I don't feel anything different when I see her? Why are we naming her Ella? We have less than $300 in our checking account. I hope she gets Sharon's eyes. I wonder if she already knows how much we love her?
Who else was in the room? Thumbs up/down?
For most of the delivery, it was just the nurse, Sharon and me. Ella was born in Hawaii, and our families were a few thousand miles away. I loved it. Sometimes when people are around, I worry I am not going to have the right reaction. Like when someone gives me a birthday present and I hope my face looks how they wanted it to look when I open it. Not that I am comparing the birth of my daughter to a pair of socks. But that when it was just Sharon and me, my reaction could be sincere.
Any surprising things about the birth that you hadn't expected?
Sharon's water never broke and the amniotic sac actually came out in tact. It's officially called an "en-caul" birth. It looked like a jellyfish was coming out! Then the nurse grabbed the sac and popped it with her hands. Immediately after that, I could see the very top of Ella's head. She had long black hair and for a few minutes it looked like Sharon was going to give birth to a puppy. Sharon pushed some more, and I was relieved to see the face of a baby.
How did you feel right when the baby was born? Freaked? Tired? Happy? Nothing at first?
I felt hopeful. Like this little baby could be or do anything she wanted to be. I wanted to give her that. Like that horrible Creed song, "With Arms Wide Open!" haha. It was the first time I had ever felt instant love for anyone or anything. I was proud to be her father. I wanted to hold her. I had pretty much kept myself together until I saw Sharon holding Ella. I tried to say, "Look at my girls," but I couldn't because I started to cry. I was so happy.
What moment do you remember most clearly when thinking back to that day?
There is a moment when the doctor was first holding her and I can still see her little face. She kept sticking out her tongue. I loved that she doing exactly what I had just been yelled at for by my wife. Sharon was even crazy enough to ask the doctor if there was something wrong with her tongue. Nope, nothing wrong he said. Ella just had a worm tongue like me.
If you could do it over, what would you have done differently?
Sharon was induced a week after her due date. We knew exactly when we were going to be admitted to the hospital. In preparation, we rented the movie Danny Deckchair to watch during the induction. Horrible choice that I still feel bad about. There must have been a better option in 2005. If Ella has horrible taste in movies, it's all our fault.
(Ella has gotten twin brothers since then:)
Thank you so much, Rob! How adorable is his story?
P.S. Previous Motherhood Monday posts, and more about pregnancy...
(All photos from Sharon)
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I just emailed this to my husband, in preparation for our son's birth. This is the funniest, and probably most honest account of labor from a man's point of view. Love how annoyed Sharon was at his worm tongue (TOTALLY something that would bother me) and his relief she was not giving birth to a puppy (this is what my husband would be thinking, too!). Love this, thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhen my dad dropped me off halfway across the country for college we were both crying and he said "I've loved you from the minute you were born and I thought you didn't have a face, and I thought to myself I'll still love her even if she doesn't have a face." because apparently when I came out my head was turned away from him and this was his very first thought. This story reminds me of that! It's hard to imagine how freaked out the dads must be - they just have to stand there and watch!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet. I love reading these. I think of my own dad and the great relationship we have -- he told my birth story at my wedding! But mostly I think of my husband. We don't have kids yet and while he's not especially expressive, I just can't wait to see what his reaction will be like. I get teary just thinking about it! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet birth story! And how lucky Ella is-twin brothers!
My dad was sick just before I was born and passed out at one point while my mom was in labor--suddenly the doctors were more concerned about him than about her! But he recovered just fine and all the attention went right back to mother and baby...we still like to laugh about it, though.Aww, thanks for sharing this, Joanna! This totally made my day. We are so used to asking the mama about her experience, but a dad's experience is just as important and it's so fun to see how it is from their perspective. Always so honest, vulnerable, funny and lovely all at the same time! Please keep them coming!!!
ReplyDeleteMaybe it has something to do with the fact that I'm 10 weeks pregnant, but that story brought tears to my eyes. The part about how he felt hopeful, that Ella could be or do anything....so beautiful. And my husband is definitely getting his experience with hormones so I won't be surprised if we have our own "tongue" moment!
ReplyDeleteAw! I love the part about being too choked up to say "Look at my girls..." So sweet.
I also literally laughed out loud when he says it looks like Sharon was going to give birth to a puppy..... and was relieved to see a baby. ha =)
P.S. Ella is absolutely gorgeous! Rob is gonna have his hands full ;)oh wow! look at all these comments!
i finally had a chance to see this post after all my halloween shenanigans. yesterday was wild. it was such nice surprise to see this today! thanks for all your nice feedback. it was fun to revisit that day through my husband's eyes.
thanks for including rob's story joanna!!Glad to hear his comment about not having more than $300 in the bank, because that's so open and honest and heartfelt-something I know my husband and I are most concerned about. We are waiting to have a baby when we have more money, but, knowing other sane decent people have children without having a ton of dough saved up and still live to feed them is a reassuring thought! Thanks for sharing the honesty!
ReplyDeletehi joanna-
i like the Q&A style birth story you put together. great story! my husband just shared our daughters birth story on my blog.
we are celebrating her second birthday today. it has been fun to look back at that day. i had a natural birth but it was still a blur in my mind- i went without sleep for a few days, and i was a bit loopy. i can now remember through his story. :)Joanna, thanks for sharing this. The father's side is so often given short shrift or made the butt of jokes. I wrote my (2) stories when I realized the 2 births were so different and that being a father with a good attitude makes all the difference.
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