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Peter has over 30 years of experience in construction management, inspection, cost estimating, detailed design, and CAD drafting related to treatment plants. Following several years with a large mechanical contractor in Windsor as estimator and region manager, Peter joined Stantec in 1991.
His project work has allowed Peter to develop an expertise in plant rehabilitation and expansion, both in water and wastewater. These projects have ranged in value from several thousand dollars to over $100 million. Recently, Peter worked on the Lou Romano Water Reclamation Plant, a capacity expansion and upgrade.
Peter has attended courses in painting and protective coating applications and is a Certified Level II Coating Inspector by NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers). Outside of work, he's enjoying a new phase of his life—grandparenthood.

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Can I afford private therapy?
If you are considering seeking private therapy of any kind an immediate consideration is likely to be cost - can I afford it? Unlike some forms of therapy cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy (CBH) is typically a short-term programme of treatment, because it is focused on specific issues and on helping you help yourself through developing skills and using techniques for greater self-efficacy. A short-term programme is likely to be around 4 - 6 sessions; that is typical for some types of anxiety, for example. It could be fewer (e.g. for habit reversal) or more (for more complex issues).
But it is not forever - the aim of CBH is to enable you to become your own therapist! You will be given techniques to practice, things to do yourself outside the therapy sessions, and the more you practice the skills the fewer the sessions you are likely to need.
The benefit of private therapy is getting quick access to specialist help when you need it - I can usually see you within a week or 10 days. In universities, if you're a student you can be waiting 10-12 weeks at peak times to access student counselling services (because of huge demand) - that's a third of an academic year. And NHS cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) typically has an 18 week waiting list via your GP. Because I specialise in anxiety and stress in higher education I keep my fee structure as simple and as affordable as possible:
- £65 per session for non-students/staff or
- £45 for students,
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When I was in college I loved makeup. I loved the transformative power of it, of making myself feel pretty, confident, or ability to express how I was feeling. I loved looking at the pretty colors and products, and the creativeness of playing with all the colors and textures.
When I was younger I had always used drug store products, or Clinique. But during my junior year I was introduced to the MAC cosmetics counter, and I was hooked. I couldn't believe all the different colors and finishes, and how you could blend them together and create something totally new. I spent most of my hard earned bank teller money there buying the most outrageous colors to rock on my nights out, and sometimes at work. (There were a few days I decided to wear my brightest greens and blues to shake up my boring bank teller work clothes).
This was also the year I discovered Kevyn Aucoin, my all time favorite makeup artist. (If you don't know who he is you have to look him up, he was one of the first celebrity makeup artists). My mom bought me his book Making Faces, and it was life changing for me. I had no idea of what you could do with makeup, and how you could transform yourself into the most glamorous version of yourself, or into someone entirely different. I would stare at the gorgeous photos of the women he worked on and try to figure out how I could create it myself. Once for a sorority formal, I used a gorgeous, glowy photo of Gwyneth Paltrow as inspiration for my own look . I didn't come close to looking like she did in the photo, but I felt beautiful and sophisticated for trying.
After I graduated from college I would still have fun with my makeup while going out at night, but I never really thought about it as a career. I was focused on getting a "good job" with a good salary, benefits, the works. I never thought about what I would enjoy doing, or what I was meant to do. It was all about the "right kind of job.
After 10 years of working in careers and companies that stressed me out, I was done. I was depressed, and so stressed out I couldn't get out of bed. Seeing a voicemail from my boss gave me such severe anxiety that I often wouldn't listen to them for a week, or would delete them before listening. I knew I had to leave my career as a pharmaceutical sales rep, but I didn't know what I could do to pay the bills, feel fulfilled and love what I did. I knew there must be something different out there for me, and that I was meant to do more.
I started to think about what I loved to do when I was a kid, and what I wanted to be. Like many kids, I wanted to be everything, but there were a few things that kept coming up. An artist, giving makeovers by doing makeup and hair, a teacher, or a counselor. I had actually tried teaching and found the long hours, impacted classrooms with no help and low pay not ideal for me. And I had gotten my degree in psychology but was struggling to find a job without a masters degree and the 3000 intern hours that needed to be completed along with it.
And then one day I was at a company meeting in Vegas I found my inspiration. We walked by a fashion photoshoot in progress in the casino. I watched the makeup artist touching up the model and I thought, that's what I want to do. I spent the next few months researching everything I could to find out how to start a career as a makeup artist, and talking to anyone remotely connected to the industry that could help me.
I enrolled in Cosmetology school to become an esthetician, quit my corporate job after saving up enough to get by for the next couple months, and haven't looked back since.
Over the last 9 years of being a makeup artist, I've grown my business, shifted gears, learned new skills, and it's evolved into doing something different than I originally set out to do. Every shift I've made, lesson I've learned, failures and disappointments I've had has brought me and my business to where it is now, and on track to where I want it to go. It hasn't been easy, and there have been many times I've thought about getting a regular job again. But I know that following this path of being an artist, an entrepreneur, a creative, and a coach is where I'm supposed to be, and what I'm meant to do.
I share this with you because I know so many women are out there wanting to do something different with their lives, feel more fulfilled, and make a difference in the lives of others.
Is this you? If you're feeling stuck in a career you hate, uninspired in the work you do, burnt out, or unfulfilled, just know it doesn't have to be that way. I hope my story will inspire you to dream about what you are meant to do, and maybe take small steps towards making it happen.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Current Study: Advent
Today's Topic: Love
Scripture Reading: Galatians 4:3-5 We were in slavery under the basic principles of the world. But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.
What made him do it? He was a free man. Not only had he never been a slave, he had spent his entire life working to free slaves. So what made him voluntarily become a slave?
For years Jack had been the voice of truth and reason in his small southern community. But he was opposed to the slave trade that was ingrained in the everyday experience of the socialites with whom he lived. He took a public stand on his position. His words cut deep into the hearts of those who bought, sold, and owned fellow human beings. The respect that so many had held for him was soon rejected and turned into hate. In an attempt to discredit and discourage him, the town folks flaunted their slaves more publicly than ever. They lost all compassion and concern for the lives of the slaves, and soon physical mistreatment and abuse was heaped high upon the already crushed spirits of the slaves.
Then Jack did something incredible. It was unexpected and unbelievable to the slave owners and to the slaves themselves. Jack sent a letter to the owner of the slave market. In the letter he referred to the Code of Hammurabi. Hammurabi had been the sixth king of Babylon in 1790 B.C. In this Babylonian law it was written that "an individual might sell himself into slavery." So Jack suggested to the slave market owner that he would like to be sold as a slave. The slave trader agreed, accepting Jack's contingency that in exchange for his slavery, one slave scheduled for sale that day would be set free.
On the appointed day, Jack placed himself on the trading block in the town square, and the bidding began. The hatred of the people directed at Jack for trying to stop slavery soon boiled over into enormous bids. Everyone wanted their chance to get their hands on Jack. They truly thought that this would silence him.
But they had not counted on the power of love. After the sale, as Jack's clothes were torn from his body and he was literally dragged away in chains, the announcement was made that the next slave up for sale would not be sold, and instead would be set free. Everyone shouted in angry disapproval until the slave trader held up his hand and told them that the purchase price for Jack included the freedom for one slave. When asked why he would do such a thing, the slave trader replied, "It wasn't my idea. It was Jack's."
The crowd went silent. Heads hung in shame. One by one they turned and walked away until only Jack, his new "owner", and the freed slave were left. Then, with tears streaming down his face, the slave reached out and hugged Jack and simply said "Thank you." Then, turning to Jack's purchaser, the slave said, "Master, I would like to become your slave as well on one condition: that you set Jack free."
The slave owner fell to his knees and cried out to God in heaven, "How can I resist such love?" He stood to his feet, unshackled Jack, and released him and the slave. They were both free.
What made him do it? Love. The same love God displayed when He sent His one and only Son to the earth. From the freedom of heaven He was born under the law so that He might set us free from slavery to sin. And for those who have been set free, that same love of God is to flow through us to bring the hope of freedom to those still in the bondage of sin. So I ask you, how will the love of Jesus be seen in you today so that someone is set free?
Pastor John


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I'm a huge Survivor fan. Get dumped on an island, in the jungle and McGyver it for over a month. Play games compete in challenges with the big million dollar prize at the finish line. To stay alive, you battle dangerous obstacles, severe weather, wildlife, creepy bugs, exhaustion, and starvation. There are disease and exposure to all kinds of endangered species. The sickness and being exposed to the elements are part of the game. To help keep you safe and give you that slight edge to make it to the end where you get to plead your case of survival to a jury of your peers, is "immunity." This sought- after "Idol" can only help you possibly get your hands on a million bucks; it can't prevent you from falling ill. The idol can be earned by winning a challenge, or you might get lucky and find a hidden one. That's just one reality, though, in "real time" reality there's no wiggle room for wishful thinking, not when it comes to building and boosting our immune system. Extreme conditions don't have to come in the form of a tsunami, or hail storm to freak your nervous system out. Let's flip the script and instead of surviving in fear of catching a cold, how bout we live in determination of catching wellness.
Fun Fact: Our skin is the largest organ in the human body. But, did you know that your gastrointestinal tract covers over 100 times that area inside your body? Don't be alarmed. I just want you to get a clear visual so you can you see why nutrition plays such a crucial role in immune development and maintenance. Other supporting players are your lymph nodes, spleen, and thymus, it's very much a team sport inside this skeleton of ours, many moving parts in action all with the same goal, winning the game of health.
This "system" can get cracks, we get colds, flu, and heaven forbids diseases and cancers. So what's the solution? If you have been following me for the last half of this year, I bet you can guess the answer. Do I sound like a broken record? Well, too bad. If you're one of those humans who are always playing the sick card, I think the record needs replaying. What you want to avoid is forced rest because you aren't paying enough attention to the signs that you may be at risk of catching a bug.
Boosting the protective powers that fend off infections is pretty easy. I think sometimes I've beaten the whole "eat your fruits and veggies" to a pressed juice pulp, however, if the kale fits. The more colorful, the more protection. Think of your immune system as a storage closet; the more layers and options you stock up on the more prepared you will be for unexpected situations. If anything, just the idea of having all the back up gives you peace of mind, right?
1. Eat Clean: Plan, strategize, schedule, set alarms, hire a coach (insert unapologetic bio here.) Do whatever you need to do so that more of your meals are balanced. A healthy plate will look half filled with fresh veggies and fruit. Sometimes I like the eat fruit alone (no not by yourself) on an empty stomach, but I don't live and die by this theory. It is a way to allow it's magical nutrients to be absorbed free from obstruction. Don't fear carbs, grains especially are friendly fiber and will help your gut balance, and as we just touched upon in my Fun Fact tip above, healthy gut =happy immune system. More fresh fruit loaded with vitamins C, E and minerals offer additional shielding from bacteria.
2. Stress Less: People who are stressed, overworked or just plain negative tend to be sick a lot. Ever notice that? Like the big time executive that always has their s---t together, organized, never misses a meeting has a bottle of NyQuil on their desk. Make room for R & R. Meditation, learn how to breathe, and for goodness sake just turn off the devices for even 10 minutes a day. It's at least a start, but I would make it a goal to have a whole "power off day."
3. Body Work: not just a relaxing rub down but try a lymphatic massage specific to nurturing one of your immune supporters. Letting them know you care about them and welcome their protection. This is a gentle way to detoxify and strengthen this particular system. When all of your parts are working in unity towards the same goal, which we agree is to build a life of optimal health, then the stronger the structure, aka, stronger body.
4. Hold The Sugar:I know it's tough during holidays, but do you see the winter and catching colds connection? Immunity weakens and surprise! Here's a cough and runny nose, wrapped in a pretty kleenex bow for the holiday. It's a fact, there are more processed sugary treats around every corner, samples everywhere, we don't see this during spring and summer months. Allow yourself a taste but remember, the more sugar (and this means alcohol too, I don't indulge anymore but I can count, and some of these festive beverages have up to 700 calories) the higher chance you're going to experience a breakdown in your immune cells.
5. Get Your Zzzzzzzzz's: Sleep when you're dead? Really? Not so much, sleep now so that you have more time added to your lifeline. Your body works even at rest, metabolizing and actively plotting your wake up energy. Getting sleep consistently will lower the stress hormone cortisol, this causes inflammation and the only one bloated you want to see this season is Santa.
6. Exercise: Move that body! The Food Athlete isn't about being learning how to eat for physical fitness. If you have read my bio, you know that the word "Athlete" is not a direct reference to superstar pro sports players. I speak about the "human body" we ALL possess that is in need daily of fuel for ANY activity. Working out regularly, (again, being consistent is the secret to creating healthy patterns) will contribute to better sleep and when you exercise you release chemicals like serotonin which is the opposite of the "stress hormone," these are the feel-good ones.
So, I want to end this on a bit of a serious note. When I started writing this post, it began as a guide to weather related sickness and how to avoid catching a cold. So I what a perfect topic, our Immune System. I like to have the T.V on sometimes in the background when I write, and the Survivor finale was playing the other night. I was halted in my writing when the winner of the show shared about his mom who had just passed away from lung cancer. I knew a bit about his story because, like I said earlier, I'm a fan of the show since the beginning. What I didn't know is that his mother was a health enthusiast, in good shape, exercised, she ate right. Still, she fell ill, and cancer quickly took over her "healthy cells" and she couldn't fight to save her life. It's tragic and heartbreaking, and it's reality. The most aware person, making wellness a priority isn't necessarily untouchable. How I see this situation for this family is that had she not been the fitness buff she was, she may not have made it long enough to see her son fulfill his and her dream of not just being on, but WINNING Survivor. Also, his platform now, and his mission is to bring more awareness and help find a cure. Stand Up To Cancer is the site you can visit here to learn more about how to help.
The Food Athlete "tribe" has spoken.
Be Happy, Be Healthy, Love Your Body,
xo Jessi (Your Food Athlete) xo


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Athens News Agency: News in English, 10-12-30
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From: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>
[01] PM on Eurobond signatures collectionÁÁĚÁPrime Minister George Papandreou on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the coordination committee for the collection of at least one million signatures on a European level requsting the issuing of a Eurobond.
According to reports from a committee member, the effort is focused on this initiative taking on a European character and not being "narrowly" Greek or coming only from the socialists.ana-mpa
The same member also assessed that the rest of the Greek opposition parties could contribute on their part at a European level to this initiative, moving in the same way in the European "family" of parties to which they belong.
Papandreou also held a separate meeting with Education Minister Anna Diamantopoulou and Deputy Education Minister Yiannis Panaretos.
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[02] ND on opening of closed professionsANA-MPA/Main opposition New Democracy (ND) party spokesman Panos Panagiotopoulos, commenting on Wednesday on "the contradictory statements by ministers, as well as the leaks from government offices on the issue of the closed professions", said that "the prime minister does not have the right to play communication games on the backs of hundreds of thousands of professionals, threatening to blow into the air the programming of their life, which they have made, decades ago."ana-mpa
Panagiotopoulos added that "before any legislative arrangement on the closed professions, Mr. Papandreou, as ND president Antonis Samaras has already called on him, must himself make a direct dialogue with every branch and every professional category separately."
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[03] Citizen's Protection minister on Greek Rural PoliceANA-MPA/The Greek Rural Police will be abolished and its duties will be transferred to the Environment and Climatic Change ministry, while they will now be exercised by the local forestry services.
The bill also anticipates the creation and functioning of a special service for the handling of cases of arbitrary behaviour with the perpetrators being members of the security services. Issues concerning seasonal firefighters are regulated with the bill, also in accordance with the announcement by Prime Minister George Papandreou.
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[04] Headway in talks between ministry, pharmacistsANA-MPA/Health Minister Andreas Loverdos has reportedly reached an agreement with representatives of Athens pharmacists during a meeting to discuss issues concerning the "opening" of the profession, before a relevant health ministry-sponsored draft law is tabled in Parliament next month, it was announced on Wednesday.ana-mpa
Specifically, sector representatives agreed to the "opening" up of profession to new pharmacists and to co-ownership schemes in existing pharmacies, thus preventing any further increase of the already huge number of pharmacies. They also agreed that a scale system of rebates (money returned to insurance funds from the pharmacies) will be effective for sales above a 3,000-4,000-euro threshold.
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[05] Gov't dismisses reports claiming abolition of free textbook regimeANA-MPA/An education ministry announcement on Wednesday flatly refuted press articles claiming that the free distribution of school textbooks will be abolished. The ministry said school books will continue to be distributed for free and that the publishing process will continue to fall under the ministry's responsibility.
The announcement added that the responsible organisation in charge of the distribution will be integrated into another entity, which will be established and to support policy regarding digital education.
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[06] Ministries urged to stick to budget provisionsANA-MPA/Deputy Finance Minister Filippos Sahinidis on Wednesday urged government ministries to strictly adhere to 2011 budget spending provisions aimed, primarily, at cutting the country's fiscal deficit to below 3.0 pct of GDP by 2014.
In a circular sent to cabinet ministries to outline the main axes for executing the new and closely watched 2011 budget, the minister underlined that "implementing the spending leg of the budget, according to provisions, was a crucial point of fiscal policy and a necessary precondition to achieving its goals." ana-mpa
He added that the budget plan did not allow for any overshooting of spending, and noted that any such cases would carry personal responsibilities.
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[07] Strong bomb blast outside Athens courthouse(ANA-MPA) -- A bomb planted on a motorbike generated a powerful explosion, recorded at 8:22 a.m. local time (06.22 GMT), outside the administrative first instance courthouse in central Athens.
An unidentified caller to an Athens-area television station at 7:38 a.m. warned of an explosion in 40 minutes outside the specific building. Damages were reported to the modern glass-and-steel building's facade as well as to nearby parked cars.
Police said the explosives-rigged motorbike was parked on the median of the wide two-way street where the courthouse stands, Louizis Riancour St. -- near Panormou metro station in the Ambelokipi district.
A cloud of smoke was visible in the area. There were no reports of injuries and authorities managed to evacuate the building, while the immediate area has been blocked off.
Caption: The building of the administrative first instance courthouse in Athens after the bomb explosion on Thursday 30 December 2010. ANA-MPA/ PANTELIS SAITAS
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[08] Market turbulence to continueANA-MPA/The Greek government expects turbulence in international markets in January, while government officials said they did not expect any attacks on the Greek economy. The same sources said they were confident that an extension of the Greek loans' repayment will be agreed, although they underlined that the Greek problem would not cease to exist as long as a general solution was not reached in the Eurozone.
Government sources said a prevailing turbulence in the Eurozone would keep spreads at current high levels and noted that skepticism was dominant in the Eurozone over the issue.ana-mpa
The same sources said that the government would present a draft legislation on opening up closed professions in mid-January, saying that the troika has set the framework of opening up closed professions, while the Greek government was negotiating the terms of this process.
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[09] Fast-track tourism investmentsANA-MPA/Deputy Minister of Culture & Tourism Giorgos Nikitiadis on Wednesday issued a response to a same-day Wall Street Journal article entitled "Golf in Greece: A Byzantine Ordeal", which referred to the red tape plaguing tourism investments in the country.
Nikitiadis told ANA-MPA that the article "is not unfounded and most of what is mentioned is true. However, they concern a Greece that is changing. Major upsets are taking place in Greece, among them, the adoption of laws that help to accelerate investments."ana-mpa
Referring specifically to the sector of golf courses and resorts, the focus of the respected US daily's article, Nikitiadis stressed that his ministry has already gathered the necessary information and that a meeting with competent authorities able to assist in the sector's development will be held soon.
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[10] New metro station opensANA-MPA/The new Aghia Paraskevi metro station will be delivered on Thursday to the public. The station, the 30th underground metro station in the greater Athens, has three underground levels, two entrances and exits and can facilitate 20,000 passengers daily. ana-mpa
The distance to the downtown Athens Syntagma square station will be covered in 13 minutes.
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'Brain health depends on nutrition'
Psychiatrist, Dr Drew Ramsey, believes millions of people are suffering with untreated or under-treated depression and he wants diet to be part of the conversation.
In HealthHackers episode 19, the founder of The Brain Food Clinic in New York and author of three books, including '50 Shades of Kale' & the award-winning 'Eat Complete: The 21 Nutrients that Fuel Brain Power, Boost Weight Loss & Transform Your Health', told me:
"We don't talk about food. No one ever asks about that and it matters when it comes to mental health".
He wants us to embrace foods that will nourish our brains.
"I think we can all agree that mental health depends on brain health and brain health depends on nutrition."
Dr Drew's recommendations include: colourful vegetables, seafood, nuts and beans.
And of course, as the man who co-founded National Kale Day, he's a big advocate of eating leafy greens.
One thing he's tired of, though, is fat fear.
I reminded him that experts have told us for years to eat a low-fat diet.
"Do they seem happy to you?," he said.
"Do they seem joyful at the meal?"
"Like, 'Woah I can't wait to have dinner with that low fat guru!' "
Dr Dre explained that our brains are mostly made of fat and that eating healthy omega 3 and monounsaturated fats like those found in fish, avocados, olive oil and nuts means our brain "does better".
"If you don't eat a fatty diet, first of all you don't absorb nutrients your brain needs.
"When you eat a tomato and you don't put fat on it, you don't absorb lycopene."
FYI: Lycopene is an antioxidant that we want!
Dr Drew told me researchers had looked at traditional diets, ones that tended to contain higher fat, and there was a decreased risk of depression in those populations… a pretty major one.
"We're talking about like 40 to 50% decreased risk".
Dr Drew looks at overall diet and the quality of carbs and fats eaten by each of his clients.
A word to the wise on carbs: "All carbohydrates are sugars, so if you're drinking pineapple juice that's like having a hard candy," he told me.
Diet can affect the brain in other surprising ways, I discovered:
"I met an individual once who only ate eggs and drank apple juice and he had psychosis caused by B vitamin deficiencies," Dr Drew said.
However, despite being a foodie (and a farmer!), the psychiatrist does not think diet is a magic cure for all mental illness.
Some of his clients have great diets, so medication and other treatments can be highly-effective in those cases apparently.
While food is a factor to consider, Dr Drew has seen people overcome depression using various strategies.
Pets, medication, psychotherapy and exercise work for some, he told me, but if you're wondering what gets the best results…
"The number one antidepressant I see is human love.
"Nothing gets people less depressed than a partner".
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Ombre sugar pom pom is fairly easy to make once you get used to the delicate task of ruffling fondant.
For making Ombre sugar pom pom you will need:
70g/2.5oz Fondant
Gel food colouring
Edible glue
Double-ended cone tool
Double-ended ball tool
Non-stick cake decorators mat/flat surface
Cocktail stick
Small Non-stick rolling pin
Medium Round circle cutter
Preparing fondant
On a flat surface knead the fondant gently until it's smooth and pliable, without any cracks. Use a little corn flour to prevent the fondant from sticking.
Preparing Ombre fondant balls
Divide the fondant into four golf ball sized pieces. Using a cocktail stick, dab a small amount of gel food colouring onto a ball of fondant. Knead the food colouring into the fondant until it is uniform in colour and all the runs of colour have disappeared. Colour the remaining fondant balls the same way, every time colouring them a little brighter than the previous one.
Rolling and cutting semi circles
Take a ball of fondant and roll it thin until it's about as thick as a ten pence piece. Using a round cutter cut two circles from the rolled fondant. Cut both circles in half using a sharp knife and set aside until ready to use. Repeat the same steps for all remaining coloured fondant balls.
Starting with the brightest coloured semi-circle, thin the circular side using the cone tool. Now with your fingers, ruffle the fondant and pinch the bottom to bring them closer like the picture below.
On a small round ball of fondant dab a little edible glue with a brush to stick the ruffle to the centre of the ball. Continue the process of layering by using two ruffles per colour and working from the brightest to the lightest colour. You may adjust the number of ruffles for each colour, depending on the size of pom pom needed.
Try not to squash the ruffles as you put them in place. By now the ball of white fondant underneath should be covered with ombre-layered ruffles and Ombre Sugar Pom Pom is ready for your cakes. They keep for up to two weeks in an airtight container and make a very pretty addition to any cake.


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02. Check Out the Senior Portrait Portfolio
If you're looking for elaborate composite images or studio headshots, you might be disappointed in what I have to offer. But if you're looking for a fun, memorable experience and true to life photos of you, then please check out the senior portrait portfolio. All of my senior portraits are on location, and the best part is you get to pick what you like and where you want to go! Don't like being in the woods? Let's go downtown. Do you love being in or on the water? Perfect! There are a ton of beaches in Madison. Want to go for a hike? Devil's Lake isn't too far! Or how about something to eat? I'm always up for ice cream or hanging out at your favorite restaurant. Do you have a family pet? I have two dogs and two cats myself, and yours are always more than welcome to join you!
03. Choose Your Senior Portrait Collection
Perhaps you are starting to imagine what your senior portraits might look like and which senior portrait collection is right for you. Here are a few things you'll want to consider. How many outfits do you want to wear? I don't limit you at all, so bring your whole closet if you want! Just keep in mind that whichever collection you choose, we will eventually run out of light. You'll probably want to spend more time getting photos than changing your clothes. A good rule of thumb is to limit yourself to one outfit for every 20-30 minutes of shooting or one outfit per location. Speaking of location, how many do you have in mind? This will probably be the biggest factor in deciding which collection is best for you. Assuming locations are close to each other, we can probably head to two locations per each hour of coverage. Finally, how much time do you want to spend in front of the camera? If portraits aren't really your thing, don't feel pressured to choose two hours of coverage. Depending on location(s) and outfit changes, we can get a good variety of photos in just an hour! If you know you want as many photos as possible, or if you want to bring a friend, then opt for two to three hours of coverage. If you still aren't sure, choose the mini, and you can always upgrade for the difference up until your final payment is due!
04. Schedule Your Senior Portrait Session
Now that you've read a little bit about me, checked out the senior portrait portfolio, and decided which senior portrait collection will work best for you, there's nothing left for you to do except schedule your senior portrait session! All you need to do is 1) select your collection and your preferred session date (sessions typically start one and a half to three and a half hours prior to sunset), 2) enter your contact information, and 3) confirm your appointment! It's seriously that easy!! Once you've confirmed your appointment, I will get notified and will email you an agreement for your parent to sign and an invoice for your non-refundable retainer. Your session date will only be reserved once our agreement has been signed and your retainer has been paid in full.


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May 2017 Newsletter
Congratulations to the Town of Portland, whose Board of Selectman unanimously approved a Complete Streets Policy. You may read in full below.
March 2017 Newsletter
Ray Rauth's Route One Report
Some of you may remember that BWCT member Ray Rauth walked Route One last summer to highlight the dangers of the Boston Post Road. Rauth recently completed a report highlighting key takeaways from the walk, which Bike Walk Connecticut is thrilled to share.
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January 2017 Newsletter
2017 DISCOVER CT Ride Series
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Nomination & Application Period: Closes Friday, February 3, 2017
Meetings with Community Candidates: February 6-February 16, 2017
Announcement — 2017 BWCT Rides: February 28, 2017
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The Connecticut Statewide Transportation Study is collecting information about everyday transportation choices and travel patterns in the state of Connecticut. The study reaches out to Connecticut residents to understand their travel behaviors including how they travel, where they go, why they travel, and how long it takes. This information is vital for transportation agencies in the state including the Connecticut Department of Transportation to not only understand how the existing transportation system serves the residents of the state but also to plan for future transportation needs.
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MESSY GOES TO OKIDO is coming...7th September 2015!
I've worked on the magazine since issue 01 - 8 years ago - and I'm proud to say that I was also part of the small team that began work on adapting Okido into a tv show 5 years ago!
And now the show is finally - almost - here...
The first episode (of 52) will be broadcast 7th September at 4.20pm on CBeebies.
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Monday, 3 August 2015
Finally a new post…another commission
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My first picture book - called A Possum's Tail - is a collaboration with brilliant illustrator Alex Barrow and came out 6th February 2014. A second book called London Calls! is a whistle-stop tour of London, led by a Pearly grandma and her granddaughter. London Calls! came out on 4th September 2014 and is my second book with Alex Barrow. A Possum's Tail was nominated for the 2015 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal.
Both books are by Tate Publishing.
Please see my AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE or CURRICULUM VITAE for more details & updates.
As well as writing children's books, for children's television and two award-winning children's magazines, I do both private and commercial art commissions, a selection of which you can see here.
The children's shoes are part of an ongoing series of "first shoes", including several cards commissioned by the Almanac Gallery.
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I've been a regular contributor to children's art and science magazine OKIDO since 2007. HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY (WOW) beautiful Okido!
An Okido animated kids tv show, based on characters from the magazine is currently in production with Doodle/Squintopera http://www.doodle-productions.com. The original adaptation of the show (co-created/adapted by myself, producer Ceri Barnes and Doodle Productions) was acquired by CBeebies. 52 x 11 minute episodes will be coming to a screen near you soon in 2015.......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............................
N E W S F L A S H! MESSY GOES TO OKIDO Series TWO has now finished production, and will be coming to your screens S O O N ...! (Autumn 2018, to be exact)


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I've said it before, but one thing that gives me great joy, is tricking people into thinking there is meat in something. I served this lovely mixture of lentils and barley simmered in homemade enchilada sauce at our Christmas party in 'dip' form. Two meat eating males thought there was definitely meat in this mixture. MU AH AH AH! THERE ISN'T! But aside from that, have you ever made your OWN enchilada sauce?? It is RIDICULOUSLY delicious. (This might be the prefect thing to make in time for that big Ping Pong Championship happening tonight) Also included in this post, is the perfect nacho chip....
Snowed In and Roasted Sweet Potato, Farro, Kale Salad with Warm Cinnamon-Honey Dressing
If you are making a trip to the grocery store, you should pick up some ingredients to make this rockin' Roasted Sweet Potato Farro Kale Salad with Warm Cinnamon Honey Dressing. This recipe is great for the following situations:
- Showing off at a dinner party
- Bringing the best salad to a potluck
- Providing the only healthy item at a potluck (Are potlucks generally unhealthy or is that just a Southern thing?)
- Tricking people into eating something healthy thats actually VERY delicious
- Meatless Monday!!!
- A warm meal for a snowy day


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Did you know the once popular psychedelic spaghetti lamps of the retro 1960s-70s strung their style into cocktail glasses, too?
That's right. Coined 'spaghetti string' glasses, these vintage roly poly glasses are from the Shat-R-Pruf line made by Colour Craft Corporation out of Indianapolis.
Shat-R-Pruf pieces were made of glass and coated with plastisol, a liquid form of vinyl cured by heat to set the shape. If you look closely at the rim of these rolies you can see the glass is clear. The actual colour is in the Tu-tone Plastisol, the first layer being the solid coating and colour, the second layer being the spaghetti string design.
Plastisol feels rubbery to the touch and makes the glasses easier to hold. The vinyl coating also makes the glasses shatter proof and acts as an insulator. This means drinks stay colder for longer, but with less slippery condensation on the glass! I would say these are quality features in a cocktail glass, but others might deem them 'safety' features, too! 😉
And… apparently these glasses will not stain or fade, and are dishwasher safe. I won't argue with the manufacturer, but I have my own reservations about vintage treasures and dishwashers playing in the same game. I'll leave that decision up to you! Whatever you decide, definitely do not prolong soaking – this will encourage the plastisol coating to peel… I've done this!
If you want to go retro but aren't too hip on psychedelic swag, why not add this Shat-R-Pruf caddy set to your own barware collection? Interested… Purchase here.
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When I was making zines, I used to send them off to magazines like Exclaim or Broken Pencil and weeks later I would eagerly scan the magazines to see if I was mentioned in them at all. This was before the Internet, so I wouldn't have any inkling about a review until it was in print in my hands. You'll find a few reviews for "melt the snow" in the Broken Pencil online archives (on mts #11, "I think I'd like to sit in my pyjamas on a rainy Sunday afternoon listening to Belle & Sebastian, reading Melt the Snow and that would be the closest I'd ever get to being Teri." Ha, that was so me at age 20!) When I was 18, one of the most exciting things that happened to me was coming home one day to a letter from Hal Niedzviecki asking to reprint a story from mts, the one about me crashing my car. It's still online, in all of its awkward teenaged glory.
So, I was happy to hear that my essay from She's Shameless was going to be the featured excerpt for Broken Pencil #44, the DIY issue. You can read part of it online (although the formatting is a little wonky?) and the rest in the magazine (or in the book, of course). I even quote that car crash story in the essay, full circle-like.


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Crimean Parliament Votes Unanimously To Secede To Russia
First, off topic and in the news is Fed President of the Bank of Dallas citing concerns over equity valuations at "eye-popping levels". Let me tell you, he has no idea. It's far, far worse than he imagines as noted on here incessantly. The metrics he cites do not capture the true magnitude of this bubble.
I saw this possibility of Crimea seceding to Russia a thousand miles away. That's why I wrote just that some days ago. I am completely certain that Putin has been playing the United States like a fiddle. He likely was working with the Crimean leadership to pull off this effort well before anyone else knew about it. If not weeks ago, possibly years ago. Possibly patiently waiting until the pot boiled over and the opportunity presented itself. Or maybe even pushing an agenda that forced such an outcome of restoring Crimea to Russia.
A friend of mine and I were talking a few weeks ago on a topic of Russia and the United States and he remarked that Putin was playing chess and the United States was playing God. I think that statement accurately portrays the policy of bullying and terror that is so prevalent in the corporate state; in Washington, on Wall Street and in corporate board rooms.
United States foreign policy is and always has been destructive, impulsive, petulant and random. Political rhetoric and actions are never well thought out or thought through. There is no strategy or objective other than point-based Whac-A-Mole ignorant impulsiveness. We can see this clearly in every action of U.S. politicians now that transparency is being brought to light by heroes like Edward Snowden, Julian Assange, Glenn Greenwald, Bradley Manning and Wikileaks. That's because our fearless public "servants" don't know how to play chess. Only God. This is a symptom of the dumbed-down corporate state; morons, sycophants, toadies and pathology rises to the top. A perfectly inverted merit pyramid of pure ignorance and party ideology.
When special interests, money, control, power, ambition and other ego-driven pathologies are determining your behavior, in lieu of authenticity, your words and actions are contradictory, self-inflicting, dysfunctional and self-destructive. That's why Obama, Bush, congressional foreign policy "experts", the military, Washington think tanks and the mainstream media look like dopes and clowns on this and every other foreign policy topic. It's why they are all being rejected en masse by the American people in poll after poll. The shine is off of the dime. More and more are awakening to the fact that the people running our society are the idiocracy.
The actions of Crimea are consistent with United Nations rights of secession as noted in that recent post. Crimea is Russian. It's culture, heritage and history are Russian. That power-mad statists drew an arbitrary line throwing Russian-heritage people into the Ukraine means nothing. Ditto with Russia itself that has its own issue with liquid, debated borders that could break at any time. By the way, there are movements in North America by Quebec, California, Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, Arizona, Oregon, Texas and a few other places to declare their independence. This isn't the action of fanatics but, contrarily a reaction to state violence and a desire and human right of self-determination.
The U.S. corporate state empire is collapsing. That's good news for Americans. Bad news for those who mooch off of us; bankers, politicians, corporate bureaucrats, China, India, etc. The empire is collapsing as we see unprecedented bullishness from the pathological who use state violence to loot on behalf of the empire's self-appointed aristocracy. Isn't that the way the ball always bounces? Hubris and arrogance eventually lead to karmic collapse of the ego. Or, in this case, institutions of the ego.
By the way, on an intertwined topic, our military's top general offers a grim outlook on our nation's defense. This is typical of the predatory self-interested pathology that has destroyed our nation and the livelihood of countless millions in it. The military is not a democratic institution. Not even close. It is an institution of the ego. It is a command and control structure that demands complete authority at all cost. When complete authority is not given, those dissenting (democratic principles) are shot, hung or imprisoned. Sort of sounds like our foreign policy, eh? That is why our founding fathers gave us endless warnings about the dangers of standing armies. The predatory military-industrial complex' massive power grab and overproduction of military weapons has played a primary role in the collapse of our nation's self-determinism and democracy. It's tragic and pathetic to see such grandstanding when the United States spends more on our supposed defense than the rest of the world combined. By some measures, more than double the rest of the world combined. Our children go to bed hungry and our citizens remain unemployed and underemployed in unprecedented numbers and this is as good as it gets? Spend more on the military? Sod off! More of that inverted pyramid of ignorance. So, did Jesus of Nazareth tell this general he needed to overproduce more weapons of mass destruction & murder when he went to church on Sunday? Just curious. The ego is the source of all evil in this world. Married to the force of the state, it becomes the source of the vast majority of destruction and death of our planet.
Title link - Crimean Parliament Votes Unanimously To Secede To Russia


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Fixed Braces
This is the most popular and common type of orthodontic treatment and is also commonly known as "train tracks". It can provide the best possible outcome for misaligned teeth if a really straight perfect smile is required.
A fixed brace consists of various components that are all connected and work together to ensure a certain type and speed of movement of the teeth. The exact process of motion will have been pre-planned to create the perfect alignment of teeth.
See also: Lingual Braces | Removable Braces | Stainless Steel Fixed Braces
These are small precisely designed buttons known as "brackets' that are stuck/bonded to each tooth. They can be made of different materials depending on what type of movement and speed of the movement is required. One way of looking at brackets is to see them as a handle that is able to precisely control the movement of each individual tooth. The brackets are highly sophisticated and design engineered to achieve the correct position and angle of axis for every individual tooth.
Molar Bands
Sometimes, a small ring called a "band" is fitted around the molar or back teeth. They are used to secure the rest of the brace and allow the intensity of movements required.
The brackets are then connected to each other with thin wires, also known as "archwire". In the early parts of the treatment especially when the teeth are also up and down and misaligned, this archwire will also appear to be fitted up and down in correlation with each tooth. But once the treatment begins to work, then this will be seen to level out.
Small elastic rings called "modules" are used to then hold the wires securely to each bracket; sometimes, thinner wires are also used called "ligatures".
Regular Appointments
Regular appointments are needed so that the wires can be adjusted at specific intervals to slowly re-align the teeth and correct the bite.
Main benefits of a fixed brace:
- Precise control of movement
- The appliance is fixed to your teeth and in the orthodontist's control so you don't have to worry about doing anything.
- No plastic in the roof of the mouth, hence speech is not affected and flavours of food and drink can be enjoyed fully.
- Since the appliance is fixed and cannot be removed it is in a constant active state and hence the most effective.
There are now so many variations of systems, types, materials and products on the market that these appliances can be used to do very subtle and individualised movements. Your orthodontist will discuss the best options with you.
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I am grateful for the time to pursue my interests, to consider my curiosity an insistent companion and provocateur, tempting me to push further, dance around obstacles, remove impediments, and humble myself.
Time for Gratitude
I am grateful to live in California, to realize the dream upon which we embarked nearly twenty years ago, to relish its natural endowments and immense beauty.
Time to Rest
I had said the trip up was harder on my lungs, struggling to adjust to the altitude, the pack, the ten or so extra pounds that I disparagingly refer to as the Turpin Ten, and the trip down was harder on my body, and my knees ached from the constant constraint. Before me, I could see the serpentine trail of switchbacks, first right to left and then the reverse until they disappeared somewhere in the distance farther down the mountain. The sun was three hours past crossing the meridian, three hours past high noon, what they used to call the ninth hour, 3 p.m., the hour of Mercy. The shadows, where there were shadows, were beginning to lengthen. Gone was the shade of the early morning eastern path where we could hide from the sun behind sandstone cliffs as we ascended the 2100 feet to the lookout. On our return, the unrelenting sun, still not far enough across the sky, had not paled in its intensity, the clear cloudless blue announcing there would be no unexpected shower today, no break from the heat that emanated from the smooth rock surrounding us.
Conversely, there would be no flash flood waters rushing past us like the pounding torrents we experienced yesterday as we made our way to this valley. I pull the waist belt on my pack tighter, asking my hips to bear more of the burden than my shoulders, weary of the load at this late hour, and while I have pulled long and often on the water bladder, the pack still seems as heavy as when I enthusiastically strapped it on at dawn. It is, mercifully, time for rest, for sitting in the shade of a tree, away from the radiating heat of the merciless sun.
Exiting the apex of the switchback, I zig along the straightaway before the next turn, where I zag, taking in the sculptural stone walls that surround me. Midway, down on the right, a tree clings to the side of the mountain, and a breeze is blowing up through the canyon, the leaves fluttering invitingly. The shade from the tree crosses the path on the eastern side, and there are just enough branches for me to hang my two cameras, my walking stick and my hat. Beneath it, just off the path, is a flat rock. It begs my pack to lean against it in a manner that creates the perfect backrest. The very lowest accessible branches are like a footstool, elevated just enough to provide comfort to my tired and swollen feet.
Purposefully, I approach and begin the arduous process of unraveling pole, camera, and pack straps, hanging them safely in plain view, away from the trail action and safe from oncoming disturbances like the coterie of officemates, who can't help but take up space, to quietly reveal the mundane details of their office step competitions. Slowly, I lower myself in the loamy soil and lean back against my pack, marveling at the near perfection of it all. It is then that I realize that placing the hat over my face would shield me from the sun's rays that flicker between the leaves that rustle on this gentle slope. It is the one missing ingredient, and so I pull it from its branch on the tree and settle back into place. My weary bones seem to exhale synchronously with the breath that leaves my lungs, and my heavy lids slowly slide shut. I drift from this spot in the shade, under the tree, into contentedness, happy in the company of friends, satisfied by the toil of a good day's climb, rewarded by the majestic beauty and wonder the universe has delivered on this day and comforted by the peace of the valley. Instants become seconds that become minutes, and before too long, reality sets in, and I acknowledge that without care, I could lose the last of the afternoon sun that illuminates the path and my way home, and I am inspired to rise and dress for the final push to the valley floor.
That's when I see it. Close to the rock, where my pack rests, lies a penny in the dusty sandstone soil of the path, face up. This cent, this copper currency, monetarily insignificant, an unlikely sight on this dusty trail. I never fail to pick up a penny if I happen to see one. My mother tucked lucky pennies like she did Kleenex, in lunchboxes and pockets, to be found later like armor safeguarding me against the unimaginable. The gleaming copper coin conjuring memories of penny loafers and days in that small southern women's college where ponytails, polo shirts, and add-a-bead necklaces were the uniform of choice. Boys in pink colored oxford cloth shirts and khaki pants tailored to the perfect length, wearing belts decorated with frogs and turtles, skipped classes and shuffled to and from parties where they served grain alcohol punch. A penny was first in what became a collection of lucky talismans collected from travels and friends through the years, which now resides in a small linen bag that is never far from me. These amulets imbued with belief, inanimate and influential, of protection, fortune, and safe passage on this human journey.
Before slipping it into the zippered compartment of my hiking shorts, I look for the year of its minting. Two thousand. Y2k. The new millennium. The turn of the century, and the year I moved west to California, a move of providence and luck that set in motion all the future eventualities that made me the woman I am in this place that I love, made my life.
Slowly, I descend the treacherous zigzags of the steep terrain, step after step, navigating the sharp turns and loose gravel of the path. I have only recently discovered that switchbacks are indigenous to the west, deeply rooted in the mountains and valleys of this part of the world. The switchback is an ascent of pace, patterning as it does the steep inclines of the titanic west, so different from the east, where the horizontal hand over hand climes affect the discipline and efficiency of my Puritan ancestors. This ethic, this frugality, reverberated deeply within me, rewarding speed and destination over the journey. I no longer feel this way; my beloved California broke me of this type of productivity. Like I said, Providence and luck.
Switchbacks have taught me much about conquering the peaks and hollows of my own life. I prefer steady steps at a comfortable pace with companions of similar sensibility, taking frequent breaks along the way when the path is straightforward and shaded, reveling in the natural beauty borne of some more magnificent design. I am meant to wander these canyons and narrows and relish the majestic grandeur of each moment along the trail, rather than merely see it as a means to an end.


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ARMED FORCES STATUS UPDATEStatus: Severe
Active Operations: All Hallows Eve Festival set in motion - demonic activity has increased by 75%. Guards and Angels are to be on Wall Watch for the entirety of the intiation.
Threats: Croats increasing numbers near Canaan, Caelum, and Mirabili. Demons are increasing their numbers surrounding Sanctus. Possible threat to the prophet. She is not to leave the city at all times.
Mary Winchester's Plotter
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Mary Winchester's Plotter
Mary is blunt, reckless, and hates being told where she can and cannot go. She's willing to push boundaries and comfort zones to see how far she can go before things get messy. She's generally a very kindhearted person, but when she gets mad, she doesn't filter anything out. She will speak her mind if need be.
Just like her father, she is very stubborn and doesn't like doing things unless it's her way. She is very protective of her younger brother, whom she considers herself to be very close to, so if anyone ever has anything bad to say about him, they'll be hearing from her.
Mary has many friends, although she would say her strongest relationship is with her brother, Samuel. She and Samuel have a unique bond and they get along much better than she and her sister do. She would say that her and her parents have a very close relationship as well, but she does tend to argue with them frequently.
Her best friend is Noah Novak, whom she denies having any feelings for otherwise, and she will continue to deny it no matter who tries to pry. She cares for him deeply and would be devastated if something happened to him, hence why she is very worrisome toward him and tends to overreact when it comes to things he must face.
Although very flirty, Mary isn't really interested in anyone at the moment, or well, she doesn't think she is. She will say or act a certain way with people to get her way, hence why some people seem to think she's a prude flirt. Despite this, she does know she has feelings for someone, but she will never admit who it is, to anyone or even herself.
Croats, Demons and Angels who side with heaven and hell, the usual. She's a big fan of the motto "shoot first, ask questions later". She isn't one to take any shit from anyone, and if they have a problem with it, they can get out, or she'll get hostile. Although she does have a compassionate side, if she knows her family and friends are being threatened, she tends to lose that moral compass and rage takes over.
I've seen down the end of the road
I deal in a different story
I will never let go again
I feel it in my bones
I deal in a different story
I will never let go again
I feel it in my bones
Mary Winchester
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