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MDitate: Your Prescription for Peace
"Saturday Sit at 7"Free admission at MDitate, Newport Beach, CA
Have you ever wished to join a committed and consistent silent meditation group? Now's the time to join physician, founder and owner of OC's first full schedule commercial meditation studio, Adam Rotunda, MD, at MDitate, every Sat morning to refocus and recharge your personal meditation practice.Doors open at 6:45am, sit from 7:00-8:00am every Saturday.Dress comfortably and come promptly, late arrivals will not be admitted (sorry we'll be sitting!)
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Research Project
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The purpose of this project is to investigate the possible computer applications in humanistic studies including history, literature, religion, etc, to stimulate the exchange of information between researchers, and to develop the necessary facilities for the advanced applications of computers. Once a year, an assembly open for other researchers has been held to give lectures on the research results by which the attention of researches in wide field has been attracted and the computer applications in other institutions have been stimulated. The contents of lectures are printed and distributed. Main research subjects and results are as follows: 1. The inquiries for the computer applications have been made based on the list of researchers and research institutions produced by our participants. The results have already printed and distributed. 2. The databases in sinology including the annual bibliography of Oriental Studies, and Taihei Gyoran(a Chinese ancient encyclopedia) are under development successfully. The database and concordance of Syokunihongi (a Japanese ancient history book) have also been produced. The concordance has been distributed for researchers for test use. 3. The application of image database which uses the microfilm as recording media has been discussed. The old bibliographic catalogue cards have been effectively stored in a optical disk, and retrieved successfully. 4. The landscape display has been shown effective for studies in history and literature. 5. The database and concordance of a Thai law book have been successfully produced. 6. The database of a Kanji character set has been developed as an effective tool for the management of complex characters in classic texts.
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"Ok, so I've lost about 140 lbs. which is crazy. But beyond that, I feel lighter, more settled, less worried about my weight, but also things in general.
I feel like I'm finally in a good place — with my job, food, where I live, and friends. I feel content. It's been a long time since I've been there. My mood is better— I have way less ups and downs. What's cool is that there's less stress with food— figuring out food and what I'm eating. I just don't have to think about it as much. And that makes life way easier. I finally feel comfortable where I'm at."
-Rebecca Young
Concord, NH
"I am no longer on 2 medicines for anxiety. Food and my weight have been a life long struggle for me. I grew up with food insecurities which grew into more general anxiety and insecurity. And now? Tada!
I'm also off the cholesterol meds I had been taking because I no longer need them. My pants are baggy and I did have someone ask if I "eat". For what that's worth. I said "of course". This has changed my life. I can't thank you enough!"
-Christine Villaneuve
Concord, NH
"What I'm realizing is that I can get better. And it happens fast. That even at age 68 I can do something to improve myself. I always thought that this (joint pain etc) is just part of aging and that as you age it is harder. But now I know the body can still respond. This makes the prospect of aging so much better. "
-Sally Hatch
Concord, NH
"Before this program I knew I could be a better version of myself — I just didn't know how to get there. I was so tired and felt stuck, with this sense of impending doom. And when I dieted there was always the feeling like the other shoe may drop at any moment.
This is so different. I'm not hungry all the time — or irritable. And those voices that question, judge and doubt are gone. I'm not having to count how much of this or account for every little thing I eat. Or to feel bad because I've gone over a certain amount of calories or points. I don't have to think about it. So for the first time I'm at this weight without all that—without having to run every day and drive myself crazy.
What makes me certain I can continue this forever is that it is not hard—it's not a big deal. And now I know I have ability to recover quickly if I veer off course. I'm more in tune and listening to myself. It feels like it's really me. And it feels good."
-Reeves Shulstad
Boone, NC
"I just had to call you—I'm so excited! I just got my numbers back from the doctor—since starting the program this past spring:
my total cholesterol's gone down from 253 to 201
my HDL ("good cholesterol") has gone up from 62 to 80
triglycerides have gone down from 119 to 94
my LDL ("bad cholesterol") has gone way down from 150 to 94!
Oh yeah, and my official weight loss to date is 27 pounds! I'm really just so tickled! I know I was feeling better and had more energy, but to get this kind of documentation—it just sums it all up! It's so empowering and confirming of everything I've been doing. Thank you!"
-Rebecca Pulease
Asheville, NC
"I used to feel like food controlled me. It controlled my life. It was like I as I was gorging myself I'd be thinking about my next meal. And when I dieted in the past I wasn't eating right. I was literally starving my body.
This time around it was like flipping a switch. Now I feel like I'm in control. I don't have the desire for all that stuff I used to eat. I didn't realize what a brain fog I was in. I wasn't clear headed a lot of the time. Now I'm remembering so much more and I'm more focused.
When I go to bed at night now I'm tired and I fall asleep right away. And I'm waking up at 6am without my alarm—and I'm ready to get up and start my day.
And to top it off, my joint pain is gone. Thank you, Mandy, you have changed my life!
-Lynda Nelson
Loudon, NH
"The biggest thing? My inflammation–my joint pain–It's gone. I've been able to integrate exercise with no pain.
And my cholesterol's gone way down. That was really unexpected. I was looking at the prospect of taking medication. But when you watch those commercials on tv and hear all the crazy potential side effects–it's like who really wants to take that stuff? Doesn't it make more sense just to change what you eat?
Overall this has been so positive in so many ways. Learning the science behind it all was so important for me. And the support was really helpful, too. And it's so true about the physical, mental and emotional tying together. When I started the program I was at my heaviest. I didn't feel good. Now I literally have to buy new clothes. My clothes are falling down, my belt's on its tightest hole. And for 4 months, the only exercise I did was walk.
And it hasn't been hard either. And the foods I got off of I don't miss. People ask me what I've done and I tell them about the program. This has created such a huge, huge change. Even though it's not really a big deal. It's now just how I eat. It's the path I'm on."
–Tim Jones, COO Concord Hospital
Concord, NH
"I'm doing more than I ever have and, for the first time, I feel like I have some balance in my life…
One of my issues before starting the program was not having enough time to do the things I like to do. Like most other people, I work full time plus manage a home. Since working with you, (in addition to getting healthier) I have managed to find time to keep to a 5 days/week workout schedule at the gym, add Toastmasters to help me speak and work with people better and, I went from being a non-runner to training for a half marathon, which I am planning to do in the fall. My hubby commented yesterday that he hasn't seen me so relaxed and happy in a long time. I don't feel like I'm making sacrifices and cutting corners. I feel good about the choices I've made! Thank you, Mandy, for helping me create that balance."
-Karen Mackey
Bedford, NH
"When I think about where I was and where I am now, I can say without a doubt that the decision to work with Mandy was one of the best things I've ever done for myself. I am a different person than I was before we started working together. There is no way to put a value on that."
--Dana LaChance
Dahlonega, GA
"I never thought I'd be able to get my weight down to the level it's currently at. I can tell my metabolism has changed somehow! YAY! I feel like a new person thanks to you, Mandy!"
-Denise Turner
Asheville, NC
"I have completely changed the way I look at food. The program really taught me how to understand the food that I'm buying and putting in my mouth—and how it affects my body. It really got the ball rolling for me. My kids are even eating healthier and liking what I cook!"
-Annelise Clark
Jacksonville, FL
"Wanted to let you know I've dropped 40 lbs total and still going! I was happy being 32 lbs. lighter but it keeps dropping off naturally. I don't notice, because I don't weigh myself much…I just go by how clothes fit. I was at a networking thing Friday morning and people were commenting on how I'd lost more weight. I was like…really? For grins, I put on a pair of new pants that I bought 4 years ago. They are still in style and I thought what the heck…give it a try. They fit all right. I need to have them altered at the tailor. Now that was fun!"
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Atlanta, GA


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Spotlight: A New Class, February 2015
This fall, for the first time in many years, Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory offered a new scene study class focusing on the playwrights Samuel Beckett, Harold Pinter, Edward Albee and David Mamet. Written and taught by Joy Zinoman, this class recently completed its culminating public showing on January 26 and we took the opportunity to get some reflections from the students in the class.
Madeleine: These are four major playwrights, creators of a new styles in English-language theatre and I felt I did not have enough of an understanding of those style or how to approach their plays as an actor. I found Beckett and Pinter particularly intimidating and I hoped a thorough exploration might give me more ease with their texts.
Liz: I think it is vitally important for actors to keep growing, to keep exploring, to keep stretching, so when I am not performing I take a class. A class keeps me moving forward.
Madeleine: Yes, indeed! I sort of knew what to expect, as I had taken the other scene-study class that focused on a group of playwrights, Shaw, Ibsen, Chekov. I knew what the format would be like, but since it was a new class, I think there was an element of surprise from everyone—including Joy. I think discoveries were made about the playwrights from everyone. We found that some pieces are amazing—there are all these little short plays by Beckett and Pinter that are so powerful. In less than 8 minutes you can have some real content.
Liz: The class was exhilarating not so much because it was new but because we were in an environment where free discussion and exploration were encouraged. The similarities and differences, the good ,bad and in some cases, the ugly were coaxed out of us by an instructor who completely understands the playwrights and their styles, but more importantly understands the value of discovery.
What surprised you the most about the class or what you learned?
Madeleine: How much I loved the plays of Samuel Beckett! I had always found his plays to be depressing and gave me a feeling of claustrophobia. I had a fear of his world—it was too abstract for me. But, once I started working on his pieces and observing the work of my classmates, I found so much of it moving and powerful. I want to see more!
Liz: I learned not only how to interpret these playwrights for acting, gaining access to their style, but also how to watch them as a member of an audience. The class reminded me to stay open as an audience member. That there is a certain freedom in letting go of the literal.
Which playwright challenged you the most and which one did you have the most affinity?
Madeleine: I think Beckett was the biggest challenge for me; I am very much a player of Realism and this style, this world, which for the actor has to have a realistic base, but in the playing and in the given circumstances isn't really realistic, was hard for me to grasp. I'm not sure I really got it, but I was fascinated by it. I felt the most affinity for Pinter. His world seemed to make sense to me—I feel I have an innate understanding of the post-WWII world in England; and I love his mixture of vaudeville and abstraction and realism.
Liz: Finding purest form of an emotion, an action or objective has always been of great interest to me, so in that respect I found Beckett to be thrilling. To have the opportunity to experience love or sorrow or anger stripped away to its core form is a gift. Yet, I am a creature of the realism, so Albee's style is more in my comfort zone of creating a full character. Working on Pinter allowed me to merge these two together, a realistic character who reveals the purest of emotions in the subtlest of ways. Studying the first playwright informed the next playwright and the next.
What was your favorite moment of the class?
Madeleine: There were a lot of great moments…But, the second week of class we had an assignment to choose a scene from Caryl Churchill's Love & Information and watching how everyone interpreted these very short scenes was so exciting—a great lead-in to the other playwrights. I wish we could have thrown Caryl Churchill into the mix of playwrights, because she clearly belongs there!
Liz: The moment of discovery which happened again and again.
Interviews and conversations with members of the Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory community.


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Sunday Sermon on April 15, 2012 by Pastor Thomas Tate
Click here to download the sermon.
1. What insights, principles, or observations from this weekend's message did you find to be most helpful or eye opening? Explain?
2. Read John 6:41-44. Why do you think Jesus responded this way to these grumblers? Do you ever grumble about doing things God's way? Like returning kindness to those who aren't kind (spouse, kids, co-workers, strangers)?
3. Some people have used John 6:44 as proof that God selects who will be saved, hand picks them? What would that mean if God didn't choose one of your family members? Would it really be their fault they are not saved? How would that make you feel about God?
4. The word "draw" in Greek means – to draw without necessarily the notion of force. It is used by Jesus on the cross drawing by His love, not force. Read Jeremiah 31:3. Like fishing God lures/draws us with love but we must "take the bait". How does this understanding help you understand this passage better?
5. Read 2 Peter 3:9. The promise talked about here is Jesus' return. Why does Jesus patiently hold off His return? How many does He want saved? Does John 3:16 say God loved the elect, meaning only those chosen? Why doesn't it say that?
6. Read Luke 13:6-9. How does this passage illustrate a drawing? Do you feel like God is trying to cultivate you for something in your life? How and what do you think it is? If not do you think God is done wanting to use you for ministry? Is there such a thing as retiring from being an active Christian?
7. In John 6:45-47 who has the opportunity to come to Jesus and have eternal life? If everyone has the opportunity to have eternal life what responsibility does that put on us as believers? Read Romans 10:12-15.


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Our PARISH RUMMAGE SALE to benefit our sister parish in Haiti begins with drop-off Monday, July 24, and continues through Thursday, July 27, from 8 to 5 p.m, in the old St. Joan gym at 900 S. Purdum. The SALE is Friday, July 28 from 8 to 5, and Saturday, July 29, from 8 to 3.
All proceeds help our sister parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Bas Limbe, Haiti.
If you need items picked up OR if you would like to help, call 868-9621 or 865-9960.
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Damian Barr's Literary Salon is coming to a small screen near you this Autumn! 'The Big Scottish Book Club', commissioned by BBC Scotland, is a new arts series celebrating literature and Damian is so excited that more people are going to get to share in the Salon. There will still be events at the Savoy and other lovely venues too.
The show's format is inspired by the Salons you know and love. Each week Damian will meet a trio of acclaimed writers from the worlds of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. The show will be filmed live in front of a studio audience in two different locations in Scotland. The Big Scottish Book Club shines a spotlight on Scottish writers while celebrating books and authors from around the world. We're announcing our guests soon and they will be as diverse and exciting as ever.
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5th Annual Bed Race
Racing for a Cure
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
(Rain or Shine)
740 Cowan Street
Nashville, TN 37207
Entry Fee
$500.00 Per team (of five plus one alternative, if desired)
Event Timeline
5:00pm | Team check in opens
6:30pm | Race begins
The team with the best combined time, from both the preliminary/first and the final rounds, will be proclaimed the winner and have "bragging rights" AND be presented with the "Nashville Bed Race" trophy.
There will also be medals given for:
Bouncy Spring Award: Best Decorated Team
People's Choice Award: Team Fundraising Award
Each team will be given the opportunity to raise funds both online (in advance of the race) and on-site (the date of the race). The team that raises the most money wins the People's Choice Award.
Squeaky Spring Award: Best in Spirit
Shining Star Award: Individual Fundraising Award
An exceptional collection of merchant gift cards will be awarded to the individual whose fundraising efforts raise the most money
Team incentives
For every $1,000 a team raises, a "head start" of one bed-length (6 ft.) will be given for the entire race.
bed design
All bed and team costs are borne by entrants
Beds must be no smaller than a twin bed (36" x 75") and no larger than a queen (60" x 80") and must include a mattress and four (10") wheels that make contact with the ground
For safety reasons, wheels must be a minimum of 10" in diameter
Mattresses can be water or air but must fit the frame and be inflated during the race; mattress pads/straw do not qualify
It is recommended that the bed frame or box spring sit a minimum of 10" off the ground– not including mattress
No motors or mechanical means of motion are permitted
Push bars and steering devices are allowed but must be designed for safety; no sharp or jagged edges allowed
Push bars cannot extend further than 12" beyond the bed frame
Braking devices are recommended but not mandatory
There will be NO WELDING capabilities provided at the workshop
bed building Resources
For a modest price, basic bed frames on wheels can be purchased from either of the locations below. We recommend that orders for beds be placed a minimum of 30 days in advance of the race.
James Miller
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Trey Whitaker | Accurate Staging
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Kindal Jumper
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the racing teams
Racing teams shall consist of four (4) runners and one (1) rider (all human)
One (1) alternate (human) is allowed per team but MAY NOT be switched out in the middle of a race
Racers must be 18 years of age or older
One member of the team must be on the bed at all times
Beds must be raced "foot-first"
*Please note, all registered participants must sign a waiver. Click here to view and download the waiver.
Costumes and themes are encouraged but all entrants must be attired
Appropriate clothing, footwear and safety headgear is the responsibility of each team member
Closed toe athletic shoes are required
HELMETS for those riding in the bed are mandatory and those riders without protective headgear will not be permitted to race
All racers must sign an Informed Consent Waiver before participating in the race
All participants must acknowledge that the safety of the participants and the crowd take precedence during the course of the race
Closed toe athletic shoes are required
Again, HELMETS for those riding in the bed are mandatory
Racing will be run in two rounds
All teams will race in the preliminary round with the top teams advancing to the final rounds
The team with the best combined time, from both the preliminary and the final rounds, will be presented with the
"Downtown Derby Winners' Cup" AND have "bragging rights" for the year!
All runners must be able to see the race course in front of the bed when they are pushing the bed
No one can be pulling the bed
The rider must be sitting or lying the entire time the bed is in motion - no surfing please
No spitting, no biting, no tripping, or other such shenanigans
At least 4 out of 5 members of the racing team must cross the finish line
The bed must also cross the finish line in contact with the team members
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Jump rope for healthy hearts
HARDING TWP. Township students hope to jump all over last year's fundraising and collect even more to benefit the "Jump Rope for Heart" program. The 280 students who participated in last April's event raised more than $6,375 for the American Heart Association. The Harding Township School has been recognized as one of the top 10 money raisers in the event. As a result, Gina Vintalore, the school coordinator for "Jump Rope for Heart," has been invited to attend a dinner hosted by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance to honor the Harding School. Alex Bloom was the top fund raiser for the township school, raising $1,000. This year, students hope to raise funds throughout the community and beat their goal of $6,500, a school statement said. "Jump Rope for Heart" is designed to promote physical fitness and heart health through jumping rope. It is co-sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
The program is designed to increase awareness of heart disease and to raise funds for research and experimental procedures. This year's
event will be on April 4 and will include the "Hoops for Heart" event.
To sponsor a student, call Gina Vintalore at (973) 267-6398, extension 111.
Mendham hosts student dance
MENDHAM The recreation department will sponsor a dance from 7:30 to 10 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2, at Mountain View School. Mendham seventh and eighth graders are invited. Admission is $5 and refreshments will be served.
Puppets to perform at Hilltop House Feb. 10
MENDHAM The puppet show "Mom, Can I Keep It?" by the Lyon Puppets will be performed at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, at Hilltop House, 14 Hilltop Road. The show is appropriate for children in preschool through second grade. It is presented by the Hilltop Christian Nursery School as a benefit for the playground at the school. Puppeteer Rick Lyon has "muppeteered" for Sesame Street as well as for many feature films. Tickets are $6 in advance or $8 at the door and are available at Mendham Camera and Mendham Books. Call (973) 543-0054.
Expanded hours, new books at borough library
MENDHAM The Mendham Borough Library will remain open throughout the day and evening, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; and 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday. Previously, the library was closed between 5 and 7 p.m. on some weekdays. Library personnel hope the change in hours will make it easier for patrons to visit the library, particularly those on their way home from work Monday through Thursday. Also, a $10,000 collection development grant has been awarded by the New Jersey State Library, funding expansion of the library's book collection in several major areas, including home maintenance, household, medical and related consumer information; earth, environmental and life sciences; gardening; history; and children's geography and travel. Call (973) 543-4152.
Cosmetics experts meet with club
CHESTER The Chester Lioness Club will meet at 6:30 p.m., today, Thursday, Feb. 1, at the Lamplighter Restaurant, Route 24. The program will include a special presentation, demonstration and individua l personal cosmetic consultation by Keith Dyssoy and Diane Youngman, a Mary Kay facial experts. Call Doe Dilley, Lioness Club President, at (908) 879-5036.
Dogs counted in Chester Twp.
CHESTER TWP. This month, Boy Scout Troop 139 will begin a door-to-door dog census. The project will satisfy the state requirement for a yearly dog census as well as serve as an Eagle Scout project. Each participating Scout will possess a Chester Township picture identificat ion card. The Scouts will be distributing forms that request information on the number of dogs owned, the dogs' sex, Rabies vaccination status, license status, and so forth. The purpose of the census is to make sure that dogs 7-months-old and older a re vaccinated against rabies and are licensed. Residents will be asked to complete and mail a form for each dog owned. Form s can be sent by e-mail to dogsofchesteraol.com. Call Carol Iseman at (908) 879-5100, extension 812.
Schiff Preserve hosts demo
MENDHAM The Schiff Natural Lands Trust will host a free, hands-on demonstration of sugaring on its nature preserve at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 11. "It begins when sub-freezing nights and sunny days send a signal to trees in our region to get ready for spring," said Michael Catania, the trust president. "Outdoors, you can see signs everywhere. Buds get fat, weeping willows develop a yellow-green hue and sap begins to drip out of fresh pruning cuts. It's time to harvest the sap from sugar maples and evaporate it down to maple syrup." Schiff has enlisted the professional help of Sue Mahoney. When not sugaring at Schiff, she works regularly at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center. Mahoney said most people have no idea how much sap must be boiled down to produce syrup. Forty gallons of sap produce one gallon of syrup. Families with kids are especially welcome. Equipment is provided. The blizzard date is March 4, same time and place.
The entrance to Schiff is on Pleasant Valley Road, several hundred feet beyond t he intersection of Union Schoolhouse, Mosle and Pleasant Valley roads. Follow the signs up the one-lane road for about a half mile.
For more information, visit the website at community.nj.com/cc/schiff.
King's helps Project Graduation
MENDHAM King's Supermarket will host a benefit this month for the Project Grad uation program of the West Morris Mendham High School class of 2001. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. l7, King's will serve up the traditional Mardi Gras "King Cake." For a $l donation, a slice of the green-purple- and gold cake can be purchased. All the proceeds will go directly to Project Graduation, a drug and alcohol free evening of festivities, fun and friendship for the 230 students in the class of 2001.
Funds raised for school sign
WASHINGTON TWP. The Long Valley Middle School PTA is planning a Mardi Gras dinner and auction to raise funds for a new outdoor school sign to display information about school events from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m., Saturday, March 3, at the Maliard House at Panther Valley. The evening will include a dinner buffet and silent auction. Entertainment will be provided by two professional comedians and there will be a cash bar. All parents and friends of the Long Valley Middle School are invited to attend. Tickets are $38 for individuals and $75 for couples. Call Linda Canny at (90 8) 684-1653.
Alzheimer's support group to meet
WASHINGTON TWP. The Northern New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer's Support Group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the DayBreak Social Adult Day Care Center at Heath Village, Schooley's Mountain Road. Joyce Partington, a registered nurse, will discuss the general subject of Alzheimer's Disease. Call Valerie Hart, group facilitator, at (908) 852-7300.
Fire association has breakfast
WASHINGTON TWP. The Schooley's Mountain Fire Protection Association will host a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon, Sunday, Feb. 4. The firehouse is located on Schooley's Mountain on Route 24 (Schooley's Mountain Road). The breakfast includes unlimited pancakes, eggs, sausage, doughnuts, coffee and juice. Prices are $6 for adults, $2 for children from 6 to 12 and free for children under 5.
Myhelan to open newest home
WASHINGTON TWP. The Myhelan Cultural Arts Center's new facility at 18 Schooley's Mountain Road will officially open to the public in a ceremony at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 3. Myhelan recently purchased the Victorian era building in the heart of downtown Long Valley. In addition to classrooms, the center has an artist's gallery and a gift shop. The open house will feature the paintings of Adam Walko and his exhibition "Passage." The exhibit will run through March 15. Walko is a graduate of Syracuse University's Illustration Program. His work has been exhibited at galleries and in publications. His work has appeared in The Society of Illustrations 40th Annual of American Illustration, the 2000 Review Magazine and Equal Time Magazine. Walko won the Helen Wohlberg Lambert Award of the Society of Illustrators Student Competition and Exhibition of 1998. His exhibitions include, the Society of Illustrators Student Exhibit in New York City, the Metaphoresty Gallery of Syracuse and the Jane Law Gallery in Long Beach Island.
He is working as a freelance illustrator out of his home in Long Valley.
The center is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays; from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesdays; and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays.
For information, visit the center's web site at www.myhelan.org or call (908) 876-5959.
County adoption group meets Feb. 5
Concerned Persons for Adoption will meet at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 5, at the First Presbyterian Church 494 Route 10 west, Whippany. Orientation for new members will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the general meeting will begin 8 p.m. The program topics will include "Openness in Adoption - How Much?" and "Overcoming Obstacles in School and Passport to Adoption - Travel Tips for the International Adoption." Call (908) 322-9059, (973) 659-6649 or (973) 659-9772.
Skating party Feb 4. to benefit DARE
WASHINGTON TWP. The police will sponsor a rollerblading and roller skating party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Hackettstown Sport Park and Skating Arena, Route 57. Admission is $4 and all proceeds will benefit the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program. Call (908) 876-3232 for more information.


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You know, that little scanning gun they use to plug in the fabric measurements at Wally World.
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
You know, that little scanning gun they use to plug in the fabric measurements at Wally World.
oh, now i know. thanks tia sarah
Ummmm...I just did the same thing, and it wasn't even as much as 50%. :oops: I did only get 13 yards though. LOL My SIL needs a quilt, and he's a good guy so it was worth it. :)Originally Posted by Queen
I was a SAHM too mpeters, and it was frustrating sometimes to want to sew, sew, sew, but instead I knew they needed me to be there paying attention to them, so I did what I could, when I could. There are days now when I know I'm blessed to have the time to do whatever I want with my quilting, but at odd moments, I miss the patter of their little feet so bad I just sit and cry.
Sorry, didn't mean to be a downer here. But I miss them so bad sometimes. My youngest left home two years ago. But he just got married in July, so I'm kinda going through the whole "empty nest" thing all over again. Not sure I understand why. LOL
Perhaps you'll be hearing the pitter-patter of a grandchild's feet in a year or so. As I've heard it said, "If I knew how much fun grandchildren were, I'd had them first." Don't know how one could manage that, but it's an interesting thought.
after reading all of these, I now know why quilters have so much fun, just maybe we are all at least a little crazy, but more likely we have learned to enjoy life.
Oh I hear their pitter-patter all the time. I have twelve at the moment. :) I just really miss having the noise and mayhem of my own sometimes! LOL I've heard that saying, and it's so true!Originally Posted by Betty Ruth
You know you are a quilter when the folks at Joanne's know you by your first name. :roll:
That's great....or if those same girls from JoAnn's also want to know if it's for your stash, or if you have a project planned....then you are sitting at the table, taking up a place in line, chatting about your next quilt.
The last clerk remembered me and asked how the Hawaiian quilt was getting on. Spooky 'cause I don't remember telling her about it. Do you suppose they talk about us behind our backs? :shock:


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1. Node.js vs PHP: How Does the Two Environments Stack Up Against Each Other
4. Brands Behind Both the Environments
Node.js vs PHP has joined the list of famous which is better debates, frequently making rounds in the mobile application development industry.
A debate that was never even into existence has today become a classic standoff in the mobile app development and web app development world, with developers struggling to make a choice between both environments.
It all started when Google V8 JavaScript Engine was launched and JavaScript started entering the backend development domain. And in only a few days, Node.js was prepared to become the best JavaScript framework of both the time then and for the time to come.
And now, with both the environments making advancements – Node.js with its Node.js 10 version offering better diagnostic capabilities and error handling improvements and PHP with its soon to be launched PHP 7.3 version offering advantages like trailing comma in function calls, and flexible nowdocs and heredocs; the debate on which environment is the best has only become more serious for the mobile app development company using both for the creation of web apps and mobile app development.
Through this article, we will bring an end to the debate. By the time you finish this article, you would have arrived at a standstill on which Environment is ideal for your next app project.
Without further stalling, let us get straight to the factors that separate ode.js from PHP –
There are a number of factors on which we can compare the two environments. Let us look at the factors and compare which out of PHP vs Node.js is coming out as a winner.
PHP offers a lot more reliable and stable performance when it comes to development, as compared to the JavaScript framework in the PHP vs. Node.js debate.
However, when you compare both the environments on the basis of speed, you will find that Node.js is a lot faster than PHP. With the reason behind the high-speed being –
When a developer codes on PHP, the experience is a lot faster and simpler as compared to Node. Js as there is zero need to include converters or compilers. The language established an easy connection to the SQL database and has no hosting limitations.
On the other hand, Node.js is a lot more complicated. The deployment of frameworks and applications in the case of Node calls for a much more complex preparation and server infrastructure.
PHP operates well with a MySQL database while offering support to a range of different database versions like Postgresql and MariaDB. The code works well with databases irrespective of the engines utilized.
Node.js has different libraries for accessing SQL. It also uses JSON to interact with a new form of NoSQL databases.
PHP language is supported by a number of hosting services as compared to Node.js which comes with a lot less number of hosting services. This makes the integration and deployment of PHP a lot easier than Node, which calls for a virtual server having SSH access for running applications.
Practical Application
Node.js can be used in a number of places including multithreaded apps, web apps, browsers, game servers, etc. However, PHP is mostly used for web-oriented applications.
Evolution of the Environment
PHP language is on a constant track of development and updates. The development team of the language always comes up with new concepts and features for providing a high execution speed.
Node.js is on a constant development route as well. The platform also comes with one additional benefit. It consists of all the modern functions in one distribution, where there is no fragmentation as such. This comes as a huge benefit for developers who have to waste zero time on the reworking of the code.
An article talking about the comparison of Node.js vs PHP would remain incomplete until we talk about the various advantages and disadvantages that come associated with both the environments.
Our next section will talk about the Pros and Cons of Node.js and PHP
Fast Backend Solution
The one point that gets the JavaScript framework points ahead of the PHP vs Node.js war is that the framework can be used to service numerous concurrent events. Using Node.js The developers can easily make scalable solutions which maximizes the CPU usage and computer memory as they service different requests.
One Language
As expected from a JavaScript framework, Node.js is also a server-side environment which gives a complete range of benefits that a developer expects from scripting language across the app development stack. When you use one language for both the back-end and frontend development of an app, the resulting product is usually one with minimal bugs and better functions.
More Flexibility
When we talk about app development with Node.js, there are very limited dependencies and guidelines. There are no specific rules asking developers to choose a set architecture or pattern, which gives them access to over hundreds of different modules.
Apart from these, there are a number of pros that are a part of Node.js, such as – Being identical to JS, it is a lot easier to learn Node, it is ideal when working with large files.
Not ideal for Intensive Apps
The framework is not ideal for handling of intensive CPU activities such as editions of graphics, generation of audio and videos, etc. The applications made by Node are a lot more responsive, which makes it difficult to develop graphics-centric apps.
The Node Environment is Still a Little Immature
Along with these, one point that Node.js like some of the other JavaScript frameworks suffer from is the usage of a complicated code structure.
Robust Code
The environment comes with a strong code base with platforms like – Joomla, WordPress, and Drupal, which enables Rapid Application Development. One can develop e-commerce websites in minutes with the help of PHP. This also makes PHP ideal for the development of CMS (Content Management System).
Exact Solution
Irrespective of where the PHP is running – server or platform – it always offers a precise app development solution. This makes it a lot easier for small companies to integrate, develop, share, and manage apps with no knowledge of SSH console commands.
Web Offerings
PHP came into existence for working efficiently on the web with functionalities to manage HTML. So, for developers who wish to avoid creating an overload of the client side, when creating a CMS (Content Management System), PHP comes as a highly beneficial solution.
Apart from these, there are a number of advantages that PHP comes with, such as – Huge community support, portability, support of hosting services.
[Extra: Read all about the other PHP advantages and the best frameworks]
Poor Manageability of Code
PHP gives the developers the freedom to combine HTML with the language syntax, which makes it even harder for them to extend their PHP apps with the new functionality. Also, it has become even more difficult to manage the codes with such a huge code base: something that JavaScript frameworks seldom face.
Client-Server Model Slow
Because the client-server model of PHP is a lot more outdated than Node, it is also a lot slower.
In addition to these two disadvantages, PHP also does not separate business logic and views. Because of this, it gets difficult to add new functions to the codebase.
Now that you have seen the advantages and disadvantages that both Node.js and PHP come with, it is important to understand that while the pros & cons combination of one environment would be suitable for one business, chances are that the combination of the same environment won't work for the other business.
Next, we are going to look at the brand evangelists of both the environments. Knowing which brand supports which environment will come handy in analyzing which framework you should opt for, depending on your business category.
With this, we have now looked into what differentiates Node.js with PHP, what are the associated pros and cons of both the environments and the brands that have used both the environments for their development process. The next and last stage deals with the factor that every business is concerned with – When to use which Environment.
While the image above the technicality part, let us look at the choice from the point of view of a business.
So the answer to when to ask your partnered mobile app development company to use Node.js lies in –
Noting the event based architecture of Node.js, the environment is ideal for the development of real time applications like collaborative apps and instant messaging apps.
In addition to this, the fact that Node supports WebSocket and server-side events, makes it ideal for the mobile app development which process data from IoT and one page applications with dynamic and highly flexible client side functionality.
The non-technical, business based application of PHP can be seen in the development of standardized solutions like news sites, blogs, web portals, or landing pages.
In the end, the final choice between Node.js vs PHP comes down to the type of application you are planning to develop, what the client requirements are related to hosting, and lastly how soon do you have to send the app.
In case your client is searching for some standardized solution having extensive hosting support, such as CMS (Content Management System), go with PHP. Otherwise, if they are looking for one page apps, real-time mobile app development, and collaboration apps, go with the popular JavaScript framework.


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Back in December 2017, I did a guest post with Seth Fishman about his book A HUNDRED BILLION TRILLION STARS. You know I really like a book when I keep including it on lists or through recommendations, blog posts, and in special posts about math and science books.
So, when I was invited to do a cover reveal for Seth's upcoming book POWER UP: YOUR INCREDIBLE, SPECTACULAR, SUPERCHARGED BODY, I definitely said "yes".
Here is what Seth has to say about his upcoming book:
"Power Up is a follow up to Isabel and my first picture book, A HUNDRED BILLION TRILLION STARS, but instead of looking at big numbers in the world all around us, the book turns inwards, to the amazing things our bodies can do, both literally and theoretically. For me, the book is just as much about empowerment as it is about fun facts, and I hope readers enjoy and gather as much inspiration as information when reading the pages."
Are you ready to see the new book cover? Well here goes...
Power Up: Your Incredible, Spectacular, Supercharged Body
by Seth Fishman; Illustrated by Isabel Greenberg
Greenwillow Books
Nonfiction * Science & Nature * Biology
Pub date: March 19th, 2019
Preorder: IndieBound | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Description of Power Up: "An exploration of the relationship between the human body and all the energy that it takes to make it go"--
Don't you love the new cover? I know that I am excited to see the final version of this book. Mark your calendar for March 19th or pre-order it on IndieBound or Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
About the author: Seth Fishman is a native of Midland, Texas (think Friday Night Lights), and a graduate of Princeton University and the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England. He spends his days as a literary agent at The Gernert Company and his nights (and mornings) writing. He is the author of two young adult books, THE WELL'S END and THE DARK WATER, and the picture book A HUNDRED BILLION TRILLION STARS, which won the Mathical Book Prize and was named a Boston Globe/Horn Book Award Honor. He lives in LA with his wife and son.
About the illustrator: Isabel Greenberg is a London-based illustrator and writer. She studied illustration at the University of Brighton and has done work for The Guardian, The National Trust, and The New York Times. Greenberg is the author and illustrator of two graphic novels for adults, The Encyclopedia of Early Earth, which won the Best Book category at the British Comic Awards, and The One Hundred Nights of Hero.
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This is an encore performance of TwoBrain Radio.
Here's why: every week or so, we host a private webinar for those in the TwoBrain mentoring group. This week, we're talking with a Facebook Conversions Expert, for example. Members of the TwoBrain family can watch his how-to, ask questions, and build their retargeting campaigns at home.
Many of these private webinars are later released as podcast episodes. But some–like today's–have a huge visual component, because we're showing actionable steps instead of just talking about Facebook advertising. Some are very high-level, and require the level of business fluency we teach in the Incubator program.
Jeff will be at the TwoBrain Summit in June. Come and meet him!
Jeff Burlingame is owner of Friction CrossFit in MI. But he spent most of his career managing GloboGyms, where he taught staff how to do more Personal Training business. At one point, he had 160 trainers working under him.
Jeff studied sales techniques for a decade, but after reading "Help First", he realized the best path was to simply help his clients by recommending the best option for them. Now he combines an objection-based approach with the TwoBrain "No-Sweat Intro" and the results are staggering: he's already hit 250% of his 2015 revenue in 2016, and he still has a month to go.
Jeff mentions his "WhyNot" sheet, and walks through each question in the podcast. He's sharing the sheet with TwoBrain mentoring clients for free.
In this Interview:
- Jeff's CrossFit story
- Learn how to sell more personal training sessions at your box
- Different types of personal training sessions and how to tailor these to your clients
- Breakdown of a proper client assessment and needs analysis
- Jeff's "WhyNot List" is covered in depth
- Balancing family and business
- Selling Treadmills and badmouthing CrossFit
- Birth of Friction CrossFit
About Jeff Burlingame:
Jeff Burlingame started out playing Rugby at Michigan State where he received his B.S. in Exercise Science and Fitness Leadership. Wanting to continue with sports and athletics, he became a sales director and personal trainer director for many leading gyms throughout the country.
As Jeff's career advanced and time spent at home with the family became less and less, he was ready for a change. It was at this time that he decided to open Friction CrossFit. Through many ups and downs Friction CrossFit is now a successful CrossFit affiliate based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Jeff's Why Not List, for overcoming rejection from new clients is available to members of the Two-Brain Business Family exclusively. Be sure to check it out!
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4:40 First Personal Training Experience
7:28 Finding CrossFit
11:05 Opening a CrossFit Gym
16:26 Full Time to Friction CrossFit
18:32 How to Sell Personal Training
25:35 Creating New Clients
29:48 Which Training Program Is Right
32:43 Client Body Analysis
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Using this critical timeframe as a model for generating lasting change, the Ryzio program offers 65 days of support. The program begins with a week-long retreat where we help you identify and understand situations in which you want to adjust your response mechanism. During 8 weeks of follow-on coaching (done remotely) we support your continued progress in managing your brain-body responses, ultimately creating more balance and greater life satisfaction.
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Release Date: 21 December 2016
Platform: Steam (Windows)
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Kamio Recoil is an exploration shooter, where you propel yourself through zero-gravity with every shot. Play as an assembled squad of five girls equipped with Spirit Arms as they maneuver through intricate areas and blast away the yokai invasion in order to defend the world.
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People claim to be Code Ninja or CSS Samurai, but how many of them follow a code? How many of them practice daily katas to keep in the best condition? This book foolishly applies the Seven Virtues of Bushido and the Eighteen Disciplines of Togekure-ryu ninjutsu to the coding arts, mistakenly finding some wisdom along the way.
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Yeah, I already screwed up my goals for 2019 by not posting at all last week. I had plans to post some things but then my daughter brought home the Worst Head Cold In The Universe and was nice enough to share it with me. I mean, sharing is caring, right? So instead of spending my week writing and laughing and trying to enjoy winter (by the way, I hate winter with the passion of a million burning suns), I spent it trying to find the best combination of cold medicine that would allow me get through the day at my full time job then going to bed as early as possible to try to sleep the damned thing away.
Needless to say, I mostly accomplished those goals. I left work early one day to work from home so my co-workers didn't have to hear my disgusting noises. But I did get all of my work done in a timely manner. That's a check in the win column, right?
Now I am feeling much better. (Thank you for asking.) But we still have like two more months of this wretched winter. I'm hoping it won't be too awful. Maybe if we all wish for spring (or, in my case, summer) as hard as we can, winter will just vanish off the face of the Earth, never to bother us again. Or maybe I'll just move to Arizona. Please tell me Arizona doesn't have snow….
Talking about snow, I was stuck in the house all weekend thanks to a forecasted snow/ice storm that was supposed to roll through my area. (Spoilers: It was a little snow but mostly rain which will now all freeze over into ice.) I took the housebound time to update the look of the blog a bit. It's not a drastic change, mostly some different colors and fonts but I felt like it needed a new coat of paint. After all, it's been like five years since the last update. I hope you like it as much as I do.


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It's March — two months after we all made our New Year's resolutions to get fit and make Clean Eating a priority. Yeah. Well, the good news is that March means spring is coming, and spring means better weather (a.k.a. running weather), and we're getting a wider variety of fresh veggies. Sometimes vegetables can be a little uninspiring, but these blogs are a must follow to kick start your clean eating meal plans. They make clean eating look so glamorous and will give you so many ideas to get your meals back on track!
1. Green Kitchen Stories
Green Kitchen Storieswon Saveur Magazine's Best Special Diets Food Blog for 2013, and no wonder, because their recipes are absolutely unique. They are entirely plant-based and meat free. The authors David and Luise are a married Danish couple with a daughter, Elsa. They eat and share recipes made up entirely of whole, unprocessed foods, and fashion them into dishes that are not only mouth watering to look at, but healthy to eat. Luise is studying to be a nutritional therapist too, so you know it's legit. Green Kitchen Stories really gets you pumped about clean eating because you end up wanting to try everything on their blog.
2. Minimalist Baker
The foodies over at Minimalist Baker are a husband and wife duo that create simple, stress free and healthy (minimalist) recipes that don't take ages to make. And if you're vegan, gluten intolerant, or have any special diet needs, they have a plethora of recipes for you. They use their fair share of kale, coconut oil, almond butter and all that superfoody stuff. And they even provide nutrition facts for their recipes, to not only keep your clean eating on track, but your caloric intake as well.
3. Cookie and Kate
Kate is the creative foodie behind this blog. And Cookie is her dog. Cookie + Kate give you fresh, vegetarian recipes, using whole foods and wholesome ingredients. She uses honey, instead of refined sugar; whole wheat instead of white; and has a lot of other gluten-free options too. Clean recipes for clean eating. Notably, this blog has a lot of healthy alternatives for those sweet baked goods — while still being sweet baked goods.
4. Sprouted Kitchen
Sprouted Kitchen is yet another beautiful food blog that has an emphasis on whole foods and a plant-based diet (though sometimes does pop up!). It showcases seasonal produce in healthy, easy, and delicious recipes. In fact, this blog was so popular that there's now a Sprouted Kitchen Cookbook. Besides sharing amazing clean eating ideas, the creators at Sprouted Kitchen are professional photographers. So obviously, their pictures are fantastic. #Foodporn anyone?
5. Oh, Ladycakes
This is a vegan (predominately baking) food blog — so no eggs, dairy, none of that. Sometimes recipes are gluten free and sometimes raw, but always with the healthiest (possible) ingredients. Just because you're clean eating doesn't mean you can't enjoy desserts! And interspersed with all that food, there are travel posts that pop up now and again, to satisfy your wanderlust.
What are your favourite clean eating food blogs?
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Posted by Liz Talley Aug 28 2017, 1:00 am in Jason Aldean, Jennifer Probst, liz talley, patience, publishing, self-doubt, writer's journey
A few weeks ago I as I rolled through the flat, hot backwoods of Louisiana, a song by Jason Aldean came on the radio – "Crazy Town." Now if you're a country music fan, you've probably heard it. As I listened to the words, it occurred to me that while I don't live in Nashville, I exist in a pretty crazy, confusing, heartbreaking, soul stirring world of publication.
Now, some of you might not be published yet, and that's cool because if you're a smart writer, you're paying attention to what's happening every month, week and day in the publishing world. And if you're smart writer (or even if you're not so smart) you know that no one can make much sense of how to break into the big leagues anymore than those singer songwriters in Nashville playing night after night wondering why their ship doesn't crash into the dock…yesterday.
I've wasted more time than I care to admit wondering this sort of thing myself. Where's my ship? When's it coming in? Do they know what pier I'm on? Cause I've been waiting a little while now and…where the hell is it?
As you may sense, I'm not so patient. LOL.
Recently I had the luck of catching the eye of a pretty good writer. She read my book The Sweetest September when it finaled in the Rita Awards a few years back. She was very complimentary, which we all know lifts us a little bit higher off the ground when we walk, and she was kind enough to mention my books to her friends….her writing friends. And they, in turn, read the book. One such writer was one who is known to populate the NYT Bestseller lists, and she reached out to me to ask a bit about my journey, and we've formed a friendship. Which is cool, right?
Because the cool thing about having this accomplished writer as a friend is the invaluable advice I get. I'm telling you guys, I rubbed my hands together, greedily awaiting the magic advice that would get me over the hump, that would thrust me into the next level of the business. My name would be in lights…or at least in the Barnes and Noble, for cripe's sake. But you know what her advice was?
Be patient.
Yes, be patient.
In a world scrambling to write faster, write more, market more, form a FB group, get a tribe, get a loss leader, run a sale, get a Bookbub, don't wait to promote, another newsletter, giveaway, giveaway, write a novella….do you have a loss leader???? this writer is telling me to be patient and write good books. That's her advice. In a nutshell (help! I'm in a nutshell). And you know, it sort of hit me upside the head.
Because I'm always trying to figure out how to do better with my sales. Are you?
I bet you are.
But the thing is, we can chase our tails until we fall out, flat exhausted on the floor, with not much to show for it. See, this writer reminded me of something I've always said (that may only make sense to me) but is my motto – the story is the thing.
You're like, okay, yeah, so, you still gotta do stuff outside of writing a good book. And you're right, but what I'm advocating is not tossing out your newsletter or running from FB parties, I'm saying that you have to write good books, you have to be patient and you have to be ready for success IF it happens. Because the fact is, for most of us, we won't be wildly successful. That's just fact. So all that stuff we panic about, the stuff we wonder if we should be doing, can actually be harmful to the thing that is THE MOST IMPORTANT and that's the actual writing.
While my son was at tutoring last week, I picked up a copy of The Naked Writer by Jennifer Probst. Often I browse the romance section and then invariably wander over to the writing section. I love that section. It's like coming home in one way. I know I belong in that writing section because I'm a writer. Most of the time I don't buy, but over the past month, I've entered this philosophical tough, pissed off girl stage where I'm just mad about my situation. It's not a bad situation, but still I chafe at the constraints. I can't make people buy my books, I can't make my publisher give me promotions, I can't make myself a success. I just can't. And that's pissed me off. Because I should be doing something. Maybe a Goodreads giveaway? Anyway, because I'm in this weird mood, I bought this book. This morning I read the first chapter. Damn, but it was good. It pulls together exactly what it is to be a writer. The story is the thing. And only I can write my story. In my room. By myself. With my computer (and coffee…let's be real about that).
So what am I telling you? I know you're wondering. Well, I'm saying you will go through times where you panic because you feel like you can't keep up. You will go through times where you feel impatient, antsy, pissed off. You will doubt yourself, hate your friends (even though you love them), bow to buying 500 purple pens because surely that will sell more books, but in the end know that this is part of being in a crazy, changing business.
But when it gets too noisy, chuck the crap and focus on what's important – the writing. In the words of Jason Aldean (or whoever wrote the song) "We love it, we hate, it, we're all just trying to make it. In this crazy town."
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Excellent advice. (And now I want to read that book, too. I didn't realize she'd written a writing book.)
It's so good. So far. I'm only a little way into it. At this point I can definitely recommend 🙂
Great blog, Liz! I'm so WITH you right now. It's become impossible to get a BookBub ad and without one, sales suck. I finally got an ad scheduled for my book Kissing Jessie, and now AMAZON is being difficult about price-matching it.
KDP said they'll get back to me by the END of the day on the same date my promo is supposed to run. If I can't get them to do something earlier, I'm going to be out $400 in ads that I can't afford with NO promotion. Needless to say, I'm sick to my stomach.
GOOD NEWS! It looks like Amazon finally price-matched my book. BIG SIGH OF RELIEF!
Love, love, love this post, Liz!!
Yeah – I teeter between the "I don't care about sales, I just want to write" and "Dammit, I've got a kid in college and people need to buy the books I work so hard to put out there."
Maybe I need to pick up Jennifer's book! Thank you for a wonderful reminder! And now I don't feel so alone with that evil gnawing impatience.
It's so hard to be patient. Like really, really hard. And I have to admit I wanted her to say something like"here's my plan. Do this. You will be big." But, alas, noneasy button. Lol.
Liz, Great advice. I gave up the what to do to get more sales a year ago and focused on studying the craft and my works. I haven't been so happy since I started writing.
Success to me is not dollars –of course I'd like to make enough money to cover the cost of the next book and maybe attend a writer's event, and maybe buy myself a new double oven–, but touching readers. I love when I get a review. I happy dance. I love when a reader emails me. I happy dance again.
Joy is what I'm after. Maybe one day, I'll have hundreds of thousands readers, but until then I'm having fun.
What a healthy way to approach a career. Focusing on your craft and writing the best book that will evoke emotions in your reader should always be top priority!
Amen. Yes, I being patient. I have three books that have all finaled in the Golden Heart, two wins. Still not sold but, I'm waiting for the right deal. And in the meantime I just keep writing. Definitely want to make money someday, but I still say writing is cheaper than therapy. And it says encouragement when you hear that somebody loved your story and your characters that keeps you going while I wait.
LOL Yes. Our mental state is so important. S many lives count on our not going over the edge.
Exactly so, Tracy. There is a lot we can disagree on in the publishing industry but one we can't is the importance of focusing on good writing. Thanks!
I love the advice to be patient. I feel like I need a "Keep Calm and Carry On Writing" shirt. There are a lot of upheavals in this business, but I think the best thing we can cultivate in ourselves is an even keel and the drive to persevere through all of it.
Yes, and doing this is necessary for staying in the business. I like the idea of centering oneself, taking stock of what really matters and letting go of what we can't control. That doesn't mean we become passive. It means we don't let crazy drive the ship. And I would wear that shirt. Maybe everyday 🙂
Thank you! A great birthday gift since I needed to hear this today. So many doubts. So many "what ifs" and "if onlys". You rock, lil sis! {{{Hugs}}}
Happy birthday, Gwendolyn. You rock pretty hard yourself!
Great blog, Liz. I hit the wall a while ago and just kind of…stopped. I'm trying to rediscover a love for writing, which has led me to exploring what kind of story I'm trying to tell. Do I want to change that story? Do I want to try something new? I'm not sure at the moment (and am trying to be patient with the uncertainty!), but I try to write when I can and see where it goes. Thanks for the reminder about patience.
You're so welcome, and I get it. Sometimes when our career takes a hairpin turn, we can't figure out if we should take it or try a new road. That can be crippling. But at times when I feel like this, I'm thankful to have people around me who give me diverse insights, who wake me up to what IS important and who encourage me. You've been one of those people. Every time I drink out of the mug you sent me, at a time when I was struggling with what I should do, I remember that I have friends who understand. People who believe in me. And I just keep going….
Wow, I love that line, Liz! And I adore that book. There is so much information in The Naked Writer, it boggles the mind.
What a great post. Thank you for the reminder to be patient, Liz. And, yes, just keep writing. That's the bottom line. When I think about all the things I SHOULD be doing and am not, I go into full panic mode. Even reading that paragraph listing all things to do gave me heart palpitations. Calming down now and getting back to writing.
LOL. I wasn't trying to give you heart palpitations, D. I was trying to help you see that sometimes all that mud obscures the view. The magic of Darynda isn't in the giveaways or the fan clubs or the endless lists of tasks. It's in those fingertips you put on the keys. And whoa, is there magic there.
When in doubt, put your dang fingers on those keys…and make magic 🙂
–> The magic of Darynda isn't in the giveaways or the fan clubs or the endless lists of tasks. It's in those fingertips you put on the keys.
LOVE THIS, Liz. So, so true.
I love this, too! Thank you so, so much, Liz! <3
Excellent advice. You know what to do, but sometimes one things resonates more than another. Be patient, yes, patience is a virtue, but that is not enough for me. I write, but that is it enough for me. I need to DO something, or feel like I am. I have trouble finding that zen place that patience encompasses. I languished in writing obscurity for 20 years before I published and obscurity doesn't do it for me anymore. Just being real.
It's so hard to be patient. Especially when you've been doing that for a long time. My friend constantly stresses to me that the only way to change my situation is through readers. I need readers to grassroots my books, to love them enough to recommend, rave, and buy the next one. That's hard to do, right? Yeah. Very hard to do. I'm cheering for you, Jacie!
Amen, sister! That's all I can say.
(Okay, one more thing: awesome writing in this post!!!!)
Wonderful post!!!!!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!!!!
Chiming in a day late (as usual, but only because I was writing…) to say that this is the best post I've read in quite some time.
Patience is required in this business. And I sometimes feel that I lucked out because when I was working so hard to become a good writer and make my first sale, the option of indie publishing was not available to me.
Yes, you heard me correctly.
The 25 years it took between my first novel and my first sale was a trial. I would not recommend it to anyone. But it sure did teach me two things: patience, and the value of writing a good book.
I do promo because I have to. I write stories because I want to. And that makes all the difference.
I live that last bit – promo because you have to and writing because you want to. Perfectly said!
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