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A.M. Salinger
Publication date: June 22nd 2020
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
Can a business rival bring one of Twilight Falls' most notorious bad boys to his knees?
Twilight Falls' resident bad boy Hunter Thomson knows he hasn't quite lived up to his reputation of late and is determined to have some fun while on a rare night out in L.A. But after a torrid encounter with a captivating stranger results in one of the best sexual experiences of his life, Hunter flees to his hometown, scared by his intense feelings and convinced he is about to commit the same mistake he once made in the past.
Theo Miller can't get the gorgeous man he hooked up with one night in L.A. out of his mind. When he moves to Twilight Falls for the opening of his new store, he is shocked to discover than his business rival is none other than the stranger who ran away from him and their fiery connection.
Sparks fly as the two men engage in a game of cat and mouse. But when an accident makes Theo dependent on Hunter, the game becomes something neither men could have anticipated.
Will Hunter finally overcome his deep-seated fears and succumb to Theo's passionate attention? And can Theo win the heart of the one man he wants to belong to?
Join Hunter and Theo in this hot and sweet third installment in Twilight Falls, the new series by the author of the bestselling, contemporary romance series Nights.
The music thumped in Hunter Thomson's ears and throbbed pleasantly against his skin. He drummed a hand lightly against his arm as he waited for his order, his fingers matching the beat of the pop song blaring from the club's speakers. He flashed a smile at the girl who brought him his beer, turned, and leaned his back against the bar.
His gaze roamed the dance floor a few feet from where he stood. It was packed with hot, writhing men. A dry smile curved his lips as he brought the bottle to his mouth and took a sip of the cold beverage.
Well, hot writhing men is what I came here for.
His eyes found the couple on the far left of the sunken stage. Hunter's smile turned into a full-blown grin.
Irritation danced briefly on Tristan Hart's face when he met Hunter's amused stare. The man working up a sweat against Tristan seemed oblivious to their exchange; Dan Flynn was already on his fourth drink and focused on his mission for the night. Which was apparently to get in Tristan's pants and ride him till the cows came home.
Hunter could tell from the subtle way Tristan was avoiding full body contact with Dan that he wasn't interested. He knew Tristan would never have accepted Dan's invitation had he known the guy would start hitting on him the moment they walked through the doors of the hottest new gay club in L.A. The fact that Dan had told him to bring a friend to the opening night had evidently lured Tristan into thinking his client wasn't interested in him.
Hunter could hardly blame the poor man.
With his quiet brown eyes, rugged good looks, and muscular, tattooed body, Tristan was a picture of understated masculinity. Not only was he hot, his ability to fix any motorbike and sports cars that landed in his garage made him one of the most sought-after mechanics in the state. It also regularly brought a line of men and women to his door who wanted to get his hands on more than just their hoods.
All evidence pointed to the fact that Tristan's latest client was one such man. Unfortunately for Dan, the sexy mechanic made it a rule never to mix business with pleasure.
Had Hunter not known Tristan since they were practically in diapers, he might have been tempted to have a taste of the guy himself.
Except we're both tops, so that would definitely not have worked out.
Hunter let his gaze wander over the crowded club. It wasn't everyday he came to L.A. for a night on the town and he was determined to make the most of it.
Having two of his close friends recently get shacked up had made him antsy. It had also been a few months since he'd hooked up with anyone and he very much wanted to come somewhere other than his own hand tonight.
Besides, I have a reputation to keep up. I can't be Twilight Falls' most notorious bad boy when I haven't seen any action other than my own fingers lately.
A man caught Hunter's interest a moment later. Blond, blue eyes. A body that showed he liked to work out. The stranger's mouth curved up as he studied Hunter from where he stood amidst a large group, his expression telling Hunter he liked what he was seeing too. Hunter's lips tilted in an answering smile.
Someone stepped in his line of sight.
Hunter shifted to try and catch the blond's attention. The man blocking his view moved too.
Irritation darted through Hunter.
The guy looming over him was wearing neatly pressed cream chinos, a navy shirt with a red-rimmed collar that matched his two tone dress shoes, and a dark blue blazer. The top three buttons of the shirt were open, exposing an expanse of toned, tanned flesh.
"Can I get through?"
Hunter blinked.
The man's voice was like whisky poured over rough velvet.
He looked up and met a pair of arresting hazel eyes set in a chiseled face blessed by the gods.
The man arched an elegant eyebrow, his expression patient and seemingly heedless of the interested stares he was drawing. He had a good couple of inches on Hunter's own six foot-two.
"The bar?" the stranger added slowly, as if addressing a dimwit.
Hunter flushed and stepped away from the counter. "Er, sure."
The man's cologne filled Hunter's nose as he slipped past and took his place. He smelled of pine and evergreens, like the forests of Twilight Falls.
Hunter stared at the stranger's wide back. It was clear from his charismatic appearance and expensive clothes that he was loaded.
A hand landed on Hunter's shoulder, startling him. He looked around.
It was the blond he'd been eyeing up.
"Hey," the guy said warmly.
"Hey, yourself," Hunter replied with a smile, firmly squashing his burgeoning interest for the man at the bar.
He's not my type, anyway.
The blond indicated the sunken stage. "Wanna dance?"
A teasing grin lit up Hunter's. "I gotta warn you. I have killer moves. Think you can keep up?"
The blond chuckled. He leaned in and whispered hotly in Hunter's left ear.
"I've got some killer moves on my own."
Hunter's dick perked with interest as the blond's breath washed across his skin. The guy took his hand and led him to the dance floor.
Three songs and another beer later and Hunter was feeling buzzed. He and the blond had definite sexual chemistry; he could tell he would be coming in the guy's hand, mouth, or ass tonight.
"Wanna go somewhere quieter?"
Hunter followed the blond's gaze.
He was looking at a dimly-lit corridor leading to the restrooms.
Hunter masked a frown. He'd hoped they'd be going back to the hotel he and Tristan had booked for the night. A quickie in a public toilet wasn't really his thing.
"It's not what you're thinking," the blond said mysteriously, as if he'd guessed Hunter's thoughts.
Hunter arched an eyebrow. "It's not?"
The blond grabbed his arm. "Come on."
Hunter scanned the club for Tristan as he headed for the restrooms with the blond. He found his best friend with his inebriated client at the bar on the other side of the floor.
Tristan caught his eyes. "Everything okay?" he mouthed.
Hunter nodded and gave him a reassuring wave.
The club's washrooms were stark and clean. They were also thankfully empty bar a handful of men.
One of them was the blond's friend, a guy with dark hair and eyes.
"You brought him," the man said with a grin.
A sinking feeling blossomed in the pit of Hunter's stomach at his expression.
"What's going on?" Hunter asked the blond guardedly.
Blondie smiled at him, his face relaxed despite Hunter's cool tone.
"We thought you'd be a good fit for us."
Hunter suppressed a grimace. Great.
He studied the dark-haired guy. "Are you his partner?"
"I am."
"I'm sorry, but I'm not into threesomes," Hunter said gruffly.
Blondie trailed a teasing hand down Hunter's chest all the way to the buckle of his jeans and beyond. "Are you sure? 'Cause you look pretty turned on to me."
Hunter grabbed Blondie's wrist as he stroked his way back up his erection.
"I was, when I thought it'd be just you."
The door to the restrooms opened. Hunter swallowed a curse when he saw the guy who entered.
It was Hazel Eyes from the bar.
The man stopped and looked at them curiously. "Am I interrupting?"
Hunter recovered his senses first. "No, you aren't." He turned to Blondie and his partner. "Like I said, I'm not interested."
Blondie pouted. "That's a shame. I was really looking forward to having a sex sandwich with you."
Hunter stared, not certain he'd heard right. "Excuse me?"
Hazel Eyes turned away and started washing his hands at the sink, but not before Hunter caught the sparkle of amusement in his gaze.
"You know, where one of us fucks your mouth while the other pounds your ass," Blondie explained blithely.
Hunter's jaw dropped open. He caught a glimpse of Hazel Eyes's reflection in the mirror above the row of sinks. The guy's lips were pinched tight and his shoulders were shaking slightly. Outrage shot through Hunter.
Is that asshole laughing at me?!
"I'm sorry to disappoint you," he told Blondie and his partner icily once he'd regained his composure, "again. But I'm a top, so nobody is going anywhere near my ass."
Blondie's eyes widened. "Oh, wow." He paused, a moue twisting his mouth. "Are you sure? 'Cause you kinda give off a bottom feel."
"Positive," Hunter growled.
"Oh well, your loss, I suppose," Blondie murmured. "Come on, Jeff, let's get out of here."
Hunter watched wordlessly as the pair exited the restrooms. He blew out a sigh, raked a hand through his hair, and headed for the door.
"You sure you should be going out like that?"
Author Bio:
Ava Marie Salinger is the pen name of an Amazon bestselling author who has always wanted to write scorching hot contemporary romance. In 2018, she finally decided to venture to the steamy side. NIGHTS is the first of several sizzling series featuring sweet, sexy men with dark pasts and a whole lot of love to give to the ones brave enough to fight for their hearts. When she's not dreaming up hotties to write about, you'll find Ava creating kickass music playlists to write to, spying on the wildlife in her garden, drooling over gadgets, and eating Chinese.


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Casting update for the West End Production of The Bodyguard
by Best of Theatre Staff on Friday 11 March 2016, 10:30 am in Cast Changes and Announcements
Ben Richards will join previously announced Beverley Knight in the international hit musical The Bodyguard when it returns to the West End for a limited six month run in July this year. Richards will play Frank Farmer, Rachel Marron's bodyguard, alongside Beverley Knight in the leading role of the Oscar-nominated superstar Marron. Performances begin at the Dominion Theatre on 15 July 2016 for this strictly limited season to 7 January 2017.
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don't expect is to fall in love. A romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, I'm Your Baby Tonight, Run to You, I Have Nothing, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time - I Will Always Love You.
Ben Richards can currently be seen in Hollyoaks playing Sergeant Ben Bradley, a role he has been playing for just over a year. Previously on television he played Nate Roberts in The Bill, Bruno Milligan in Footballer's Wives as well as roles in Doctors and Holby City. His many leading roles in musical theatre include Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls on tour and in the West End, Danny Zuko in Grease at the Victoria Palace Theatre and on tour, Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever at the London Palladium and on tour, Jerry Lukowski in The Full Monty at the Prince of Wales Theatre, Tick in Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical at the Palace Theatre, Bill Sykes in Oliver at Sheffield Crucible as well as Franklyn Hart in 9-5 and Stacee Jaxx in Rock of Ages, both on tour.
Queen of British Soul Beverley Knight is a singer, songwriter and record producer who has been one of the UK's most consistent artists since the release of her debut album in 1995. She has sold over a million albums in the UK, scoring several top 10's and four gold certified albums as well as the platinum selling Voice: The Best of Beverley Knight. To date, she has won three MOBO Awards, an Outstanding Achievement Award at the Urban Music Awards, been three times nominated for Best Female at the Brit Awards, as well as for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize and was also awarded an MBE for her services to music and charity in 2007. Knight has presented four series of Radio 2 show Beverley's Gospel Nights and appeared in two series of hit BBC1 show Just The Two of Us as well as appearing on stage with the likes of Prince, Stevie Wonder and Take That. In 2012 she wowed a viewing audience of one billion with a rendition of the song I Am What I Am at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Beverley Knight originally played the leading role of Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard at the Adelphi Theatre to great acclaim in 2013. She followed this by playing the role of Felicia in Memphis The Musical at the Shaftesbury Theatre, for which she was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical, and recently completed a hugely successful run at the London Palladium playing Grizabella in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats. Knight will be releasing her eighth studio album this Spring, her first in almost five years, as well as embarking on a solo tour across the UK in May and June.
Thea Sharrock's production of The Bodyguard received its world premiere at the Adelphi Theatre in November 2012 where it opened to critical acclaim with Heather Headley as Rachel Marron and due to public demand the show's run was extended. In 2013 Beverley Knight joined the cast and took over the lead role. The show continued to play to packed houses and released a further 300,000 tickets for sale. Alexandra Burke followed Knight as Rachel Marron in June 2014 who continues to play the role in the show's UK and Ireland sell-out tour which completes its hit run in June this year.
International productions of The Bodyguard continue at the Beatrix Theater in Utrecht, in the Netherlands and the Musical Dome Theatre in Cologne, Germany. Both productions opened in 2015 and have been playing to packed houses and standing ovations since their first performances. Later this year productions will open in Korea and Italy and a US production will open in November.
Based on Lawrence Kasdan's 1992 Oscar nominated Warner Bros. film, Thea Sharrock's production of The Bodyguard has book by Alex Dinelaris. With designs by Tim Hatley, lighting by Mark Henderson, sound by Richard Brooker and video designs by Duncan McLean, choreography is by Karen Bruce, orchestrations by Chris Egan with musical supervision by Richard Beadle, The Bodyguard is produced by Michael Harrison and David Ian.
The cast comprises Beverley Knight (Rachel Marron), Ben Richards (The Bodyguard), Rachel John (Nicki Marron), Carole Stennett (alternate Rachel Marron), Mark Holden (Bill Devaney), Alex Andreas (Tony), Dominic Taylor (Sy Spector), Matthew Stathers (Stalker) and Glen Fox (Ray Court). Ensemble members are Omari Bernard, Faye Best, Pablo Ceresuela Torres, Carlos Ugarriza Crespo, Lisa Darnell, Charles Hagerty, Emma Joy Hopkins, Ibinabo Jack, Christopher Jeffers, Verity Jones, Annie Kitchen, Phoebe Liberty, Raul Naranjo Garcia, Mary Lynn Tiep, Michael Wade-Peters, Matthew Wesley, Emmy Willow and Mark Willshire. The young boys who will alternate the role of Fletcher will be announced shortly.


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The Well at the World's End, by William Morris, [1896], at sacred-texts.com
A Change of Days in the Burg of the Four Friths
There is naught to tell of their ways till they came out of the thicket into the fields about the Burg of the Four Friths; and even there was a look of a bettering of men's lives; though forsooth the husbandmen there were much the same as had abided in the fields aforetime, whereas they were not for the most part freemen of the Burg, but aliens who did service in war and otherwise thereto. But, it being eventide, there were men and women and children, who had come out of gates, walking about and disporting themselves in the loveliness of early summer, and that in far merrier guise than they had durst do in the bygone days. Moreover, there was scarce a sword or spear to be seen amongst them, whereat Roger grudged somewhat, and Richard said: "Meseems this folk trusts the peace of the Burg overmuch since, when all is told, unpeace is not so far from their borders."
But as they drew a little nigher Ralph pointed out to his fellows the gleam of helms and weapons on the walls, and they saw a watchman on each of the high towers of the south gate; and then quoth Roger: "Nay, the Burg will not be won so easily; and if a few fools get themselves slain outside it is no great matter."
Folk nowise let them come up to the gate unheeded, but gathered about them to look at the newcomers, but not so as to hinder them, and they could see that these summerers were goodly folk enough, and demeaned them as though they had but few troubles weighing on them. But the wayfarers were not unchallenged at the gate, for a stout man-at-arms stayed them and said: "Ye ride somewhat late, friends. What are ye?" Quoth Ralph: "We be peaceful wayfarers save to them that would fall on us, and we seek toward Upmeads." "Yea?" said the man, "belike ye shall find something less than peace betwixt here and Upmeads, for rumour goes that there are alien riders come into the lands of Higham, and for aught I know the said unpeace may spread further on. Well if ye will go to the Flower de Luce and abide there this night, ye shall have a let-pass to-morn betimes."
Then Ralph spake a word in Roger's ear, and Roger nodded his head, and, throwing his cowl aback, went up to the man-at-arms and said: "Stephen a-Hurst, hast thou time for a word with an old friend?" "Yea, Roger," said the man "is it verily thou? I deemed that thou hadst fled away from all of us to live in the wilds."
"So it was, lad," said Roger, "but times change from good to bad and back again; and now am I of this good lord's company; and I shall tell thee, Stephen, that though he rideth but few to-day, yet merry shall he be that rideth with him to-morrow if unpeace be in the land. Lo you, Stephen, this is the Child of Upmeads, whom belike thou hast heard of; and if thou wilt take me into the chamber of thy tower, I will tell thee things of him that thou wottest not." Stephen turned to Ralph and made obeisance to him and said: "Fair Sir, there are tales going about concerning thee, some whereof are strange enow, but none of them ill; and I deem by the look of thee that thou shalt be both a stark champion and a good lord; and I deem that it shall be my good luck, if I see more of thee, and much more. Now if thou wilt, pass on with thine other fellows to the Flower de Luce, and leave this my old fellow-in-arms with me, and he shall tell me of thy mind; for I see that thou wouldest have somewhat of us; and since, I doubt not by the looks of thee, that thou wilt not bid us aught unknightly, when we know thy will, we shall try to pleasure thee."
"Yea, Lord Ralph," said Roger, "thou mayest leave all the business with me, and I will come to thee not later than betimes to-morrow, and let thee wot how matters have sped. And methinks ye may hope to wend out-a-gates this time otherwise than thou didest before."
So Ralph gave him yeasay and thanked the man-at-arms and rode his ways with the others toward the Flower de Luce, and whereas the sun was but newly set, Ralph noted that the booths were gayer and the houses brighter and more fairly adorned than aforetimes. As for the folk, they were such that the streets seemed full of holiday makers, so joyous and well dight were they; and the women like to those fair thralls whom he had seen that other time, saving that they were not clad so wantonly, however gaily. They came into the great square, and there they saw that the masons and builders had begun on the master church to make it fairer and bigger; the people were sporting there as in the streets, and amongst them were some weaponed men, but the most part of these bore the token of the Dry Tree.
So they entered the Flower de Luce, and had good welcome there, as if they were come home to their own house; for when its people saw such a goodly old man in the Sage, and so stout and trim a knight as was Richard, and above all when they beheld the loveliness of Ralph and Ursula, they praised them open-mouthed, and could scarce make enough of them. And when they had had their meat and were rested came two of the maids there and asked them if it were lawful to talk with them; and Ralph laughed and bade them sit by them, and eat a dainty morsel; and they took that blushing, for they were fair and young, and Ralph's face and the merry words of his mouth stirred the hearts within them: and forsooth it was not so much they that spake as Ursula and the Sage; for Ralph was somewhat few spoken, whereas he pondered concerning the coming days, and what he half deemed that he saw a-doing at Upmeads. But at last they found their tongues, and said how that already rumour was abroad that they were in the Burg who had drunk of the Water of the Well at the World's End; and said one: "It is indeed a fair sight to see you folk coming back in triumph; and so methinks will many deem if ye abide with us over to-morrow, and yet, Lady, for a while we are well-nigh as joyous as ye can be, whereas we have but newly come into new life also: some of us from very thralldom of the most grievous, and I am of those; and some of us in daily peril of it, like to my sister here. So mayhappen," said she, smiling, "none of us shall seek to the Well until we have worn our present bliss a little threadbare."
Ursula smiled on her, but the Sage said: "Mayhappen it is of no avail speaking of such things to a young and fair woman; but what would betide you if the old Burgers were to come back and win their walls again?" The maid who had been a thrall changed countenance at his word; but the other one said: "If the Burgers come back, they will find them upon the walls who have already chaced them. Thou mayst deem me slim and tender, old wise man; but such as mine arm is, it has upheaved the edges against the foe; and if it be a murder to slay a Burger, then am I worthy of the gallows." "Yea, yea," quoth Richard, laughing, "ye shall be double-manned then in this good town: ye may well win, unless the sight of you shall make the foe over fierce for the gain."
Said the Sage "It is well, maiden, and if ye hold to that, and keep your carles in the same road, ye need not to fear the Burgers: and to say sooth, I have it in my mind, that before long ye shall have both war and victory."
Then Ralph seemed to wake up as from a dream, and he arose, and said: "Thou art in the right, Sage, and to mine eyes it seemeth that both thou and I shall be sharers in the war and the victory." And therewith he fell to striding up and down the hall, while the two maidens sat gazing on him with gleaming eyes and flushed cheeks.
But in a little while he came back to his seat and sat him down, and fell to talk with the women, and asked them of the town and the building therein, and the markets, whether they throve; and they and two or three of the townsmen or merchants answered all, and told him how fair their estate was, and how thriving was the lot of one and all with them. Therewith was Ralph well pleased, and they sat talking there in good fellowship till the night was somewhat worn, and all men fared to bed.


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Thanks to all of you that join in on Show and Tell Friday every week and thanks to all of you who leave such nice comments!
Thursday, November 06, 2014
Show and Tell Friday
Thanks to all of you that join in on Show and Tell Friday every week and thanks to all of you who leave such nice comments!
27 comments:
- Unknown said...
So sorry to hear about you having such a stressful week - my SIL was rushed in to the hospital last weekend - with inflamation around his heart due to a virus - so I know what your're going through ( except we don't end up with hospitable bills here in Montreal )
Hope your upcoming week is a lot easier on you.
Thanks so much for hosting in the midst of it all -
Much love from here to there
XOXO - November 06, 2014 6:09 PM
- Cindy said...
I think I need to move to Canada Suzan! <3
- November 06, 2014 6:16 PM
- Little Miss Maggie said...
So sorry your week did not go well. Hopefully your month will get better and so will your daughter's asthma. Thanks for hosting in spite of all you have been dealing with.
- November 06, 2014 7:14 PM
- Unknown said...
Wow what a week and still stuck in that apartment :( We all send our love, support and appreciation!
- November 06, 2014 7:16 PM
- Tracey Lee Cassin said...
Cindy, I hope things start improving for you. Thank you so much for hosting My Romantic Home Link party even though things are in turmoil. Much appreciated. Sending a huge hug your way.
- November 06, 2014 9:30 PM
- elizabeth said...
I'm so glad you're daughter is okay! I'm sorry to hear all that you are going through.
- November 06, 2014 11:11 PM
- Divine Theatre said...
I am so sorry for all of your troubles. I certainly hope your daughter never has to go through that again.
Thanks for the opportunity to share and learn...
Andie - November 06, 2014 11:40 PM
- Peggy Thal said...
So sorry to hear about your tough time. Most of all happy to hear your daughter is alright. That is the main thing. Hope you are all better and your car is in working order. Prayers for you and good wishes. Love your blog!
- November 07, 2014 2:48 AM
- Heirloom treasures said...
My thoughts are with you and your daughter,I really hope she is ok,it must have been so worrying. Take care. i'm sure everything will turn out for the better.hugs jeanette
- November 07, 2014 3:13 AM
- Unknown said...
Aw Cindy, you have indeed have been going through a lot. Your attitude is right though as there is always something beautiful to be thankful for. Praying that God will turn things around and that you'll be showered with blessings!
Thank you for opening up the party in spite of it all.
Patti - November 07, 2014 3:39 AM
- Theresa @ Shoestring Elegance said...
Cindy, I am so sorry to read about your very stressful week. I will pray for you and your daughter. My niece goes through the same difficulties with asthma. Yet, you are here hosting your beautiful Party. Superwoman even needed a break once in awhile. Take care of yourself or it may be more than a cold next time. The human body can only take so much! Thanks you for your dedication.
Wasn't the rain wonderful?
~Theresa @ shoestring Elegance - November 07, 2014 4:13 AM
- Decor To Adore said...
Be well dear one!
- November 07, 2014 5:48 AM
- Gustave Voltaire said...
Hi Cindy, thanks for hosting such a great party, lots of really interesting projects and ideas. I hope your daughter is better now, well done for staying so strong through difficult times... Best wishes from France xx Camille
- November 07, 2014 5:57 AM
- Deborah@Green Willow Pond said...
Sorry you are having such a stressful week. I hope things settle down for you a bit. Thank you so much for hosting the party! Love the features!
Blessings, Deborah - November 07, 2014 6:19 AM
- Curtains in My Tree said...
well thank God your daughter made it through her ordeal with her asthma.
That is enough to be thankful for ,
I understand about paying hospital bills it took me 2 years to pay off my first experience with having a $1000 deductible insurance and medicare when I was taken to ER with my back I was in severe pain so had to go to hospital.
So Cindy we all feel for you going through life such as it is, for single women
You take are and try not to get to stressed out.
I'm sure your daughter has some good medicine now to take in case of another attach
Glad you got some rain
Hopefully your will fine a beautiful apartment soon
- November 07, 2014 7:14 AM
- Calypso In The Country said...
Sorry to hear about your week but I am glad your daughter is ok. Thanks for hosting through all the craziness!
Shelley - November 07, 2014 9:19 AM
- Cynthia said...
Cindy, I am sincerely very sorry to hear about all that you're going through right now. I do not have a blog of my own (my socializing is mostly don on FB), but I love visiting this weekly party you have, and I want you to know that I really appreciate that you host this. You're a class act!
- November 07, 2014 10:13 AM
- This N That said...
Glad your daughter is OK..Lots of molds and stuff around here..Respiratory problems are very scary..Have a wonderful weekend..
- November 07, 2014 10:39 AM
- Anne Lorys said...
You are most certainly in my thoughts and prayers! XOXO
- November 07, 2014 1:25 PM
- Home Chic Club said...
Thank you for hosting such a fantastic party Cindy.
Vesna - November 07, 2014 2:12 PM
- Scribbler said...
I am so sorry you are having such a rough time. Seems like when it rains it pours, and you have had more than your share lately. I hope your daughter is better. Did you ever establish any connection between the rodent problem and her asthma? If so, sue the bastards!
- November 07, 2014 2:28 PM
- Maelchen said...
Dear Cindy, you are incredible... You have so much on your mind, great burdens on your shoulder, but still have the strength to hold this wonderful party. Thank you so much! I hope that the next week will be better, to see a child sick is one of the most horrible experiences. I wish you all the best for your future! Bless you
Manu - November 08, 2014 5:27 AM
- Jen said...
So happy to hear your daughter is ok.
Why do bad things happen in twos or threes?? Anyway keeping you in my prayers that your luck will change very soon!
I think moving to Canada is a great idea :-)
Jeannette - November 08, 2014 5:46 AM
- The Charm of Home said...
Hoping your daughter is better Cindy! Thanks for hosting!
Sherry - November 08, 2014 11:22 AM
- Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...
So sorry it has been a bad week for you! And here you are with the link party up. Thanks so much for hosting, Cindy. I hope things get much better!
- November 08, 2014 12:08 PM
- angie said...
danke für die schönen inspirationen, ein schönes wochenende wünscht angie
- November 08, 2014 2:32 PM
- joyh82 said...
So sorry to hear about your daughter. My daughter has asthma too but not as severe. Thank goodness. I guess you never know. Hope you feel better and your daughter stays out of the hospital. Take care!
Joy @ Books and Life - November 10, 2014 6:06 PM


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Libraries and Parents and Children
July 26th, 2007 Brian HerzogWe recently have been faced with an interesting problem in my library. On the surface it seemed like a pretty simple issue, but the more we thought about it, the more complex it became.
The Situation
A mother came in and said that she had found the movie "Thirteen" (Official Website, IMDb, Wikipedia) in her (thirteen year old) daughter's room. It was overdue, which means that she must have had it for weeks. It also means that we checked out an R-rated movie to an underage child.
The mother was angry that her child could have checked out such a movie, and didn't understand why the library wasn't enforcing the MPAA movie ratings.
One unusual twist in the story is that the woman wasn't directly challenging the movie being in the library's collection (which is usually the case). She understood that it is a movie people in the community might want to see. She was just upset that her daughter was able to check it out, since the mother had seen this movie and felt it was particularly graphic and inappropriate for her young daughter.
As librarians, our collective first response was the party line: we do not censor materials, we don't tell people what they can and can't check out (based on content, anyway), and library staff certainly can't keep track of what every parent in the community allows their particular children to do. Besides, no matter we may do at the desk, kids can use the self check-out machines and we'd never know.
However, none of us felt that this answer was good enough. Yes, all of it is true, but it also felt like a cop-out. We wanted there to be something we could do, rather than just throwing up our hands and telling parents they're on their own. So, we brainstormed what could be done, and came up with options:
1. Regulate Materials Based on Item/Patron Type
We felt that there must be a way within our ILS [?] to make certain types of borrowers unable to check out certain library materials. We use SirsiDynix Horizon 7.3, and we already use Item Type codes to differentiate between feature films, documentaries, kids DVDs, audio books, fiction books, etc. Horizon also allows different borrower types. We thought that we could let parents choose to give their children a "child" card, which would prevent them from checking out anything with the Item Type for R-rated movies.
Unfortunately, after checking with our system administrator, we found that Horizon does not compare these two codes, and so this idea would not work with the Horizon software. There is a "birth date" field, which we have never used, and we're not sure if Horizon can block certain Item Types based on birth date, either.
2. Create a Separate "Adult" Video Collection
Another idea was for us to shelve any R-rated (or unrated) feature film separately from the rest of the films. This way, at least, a parent can tell their children they are not allowed to check out "adult" videos (we called it "adult" for lack of a better word. We thought about "Mature," but then had a hard time calling something like Jackass "mature"), and it would be up to the kids to obey their parents.
The drawback in this situation, apart from the snickers at the library having "adult" videos, is that it makes browsing for movies more difficult for all the other library patrons. Now, instead of having to look in two places for a movie for tonight (regular videos and also in the Children's room), they'd have to look in three places. Plus, there's the inadvertent stigma for people being seen browsing the "Adult" collection. We didn't want a solution to one problem to create new problems for other patrons.
Another issue with separate collections is that, years ago (I'm told), a nearby library was successfully sued by the ACLU for not allowing children into an adult reading room in the library. In that case, the library wanted to keep kids out to give adults a quiet place to read, but the ACLU said that the library could not discriminate based on age in this way (oddly, many libraries have a similar policy to keep adult males without kids out of the Childrens Room, but I don't think any of them have ever been sued over it). So, we couldn't use a method that barred kids from an area of the library.
3. Label Movies Clearly with Ratings Stickers
Since we didn't want to shelve these movies separately, another idea was to keep them all interfiled, but to put rating stickers on the movies. That way, parents can still tell their kids that they can only check out movies with certain stickers on them.
This seemed to be a good option, but it also puts the Library in the position of possibly judging the content of the material. It really isn't up to us to decide what's "mature" or "family" and what's not, because it's a subjective decision and people will disagree on it. MPAA ratings are not exactly definite indicators either, but at least they are a recognized "standard."
Something interesting I learned through all of this that MPAA ratings are just guidelines and not legally-binding in any way. The mother in this case thought that we were breaking the law by letting underage children check out R-rated movies, but there actually is no law that says this. Movie theaters that enforce age limits based on ratings are doing it of their own accord, not because they have to.
In addition to stickers indicating ratings, we also talked about putting stickers on the movies marking them as "comedy," drama," "horror," etc., as we already do for many books. Of course, DVD cases are so small that the stickers necessarily need to be small, too. Also, more than two or three stickers will looked cluttered and hard to read, which would be counter-productive.
Another concern with starting a labeling program, as I see it, is in knowing where to stop. If we do start labeling movies, and parents successfully use this, it's really not much of a leap for them to want us to put rating labels on books, too (because we certainly have some that some parents might not want their kids reading). And from there it's just a short hop to internet filtering, so although well-intended, even this is a slippery slope.
The argument in support of labeling said that DVDs are different than books. When reading a graphic book, your own imagination plays a large part in how disturbing the book can be. Also, reading a book is a solitary event, and the read can put them down at any time. When watching a movie though, very little is left to the imagination - once something very graphic is flashed on the screen, it'll be in your head whether you are ready or not. Also, kids watching naughty movies is usually a group event. So, one kid, even if they know they're uncomfortable and want to stop watching, might not be able to stop because of peer pressure and not wanting to look scared.
4. Start a Viewers Advisory Program
We already have a few Readers/Listeners Advisory stations in the library. These computers are dedicated to this purpose, and so do not go out to the general internet. Instead, patrons can use them to access our catalog, recently-added books (using the Delicious Library software), NoveList, and iTunes (to listen to music before they decide to check out the CD). Also, we create printed reading guides for various subjects and authors that are available in the library, as well as having a Reading Room webpage.
Our thought was to do the same thing with movies. We could add movie review related resources to these stations (such as Common Sense Media, Rotten Tomatoes, Kids-In-Mind, Yahoo's Movie Mom), as well as creating and printing viewing suggestion guides, such as "Family Movies," "Movies for Girls," etc.
Where We Are Now
At the moment, nothing has been finalized. Since this is a pretty big issue, we wanted to make sure whatever we choose will be useful to parents, but won't interfere with other patrons' use of the library. I think we're leaning towards a mix of options 3 and 4, but the exact outcome depends on what is actually available to us, and how much extra work the Technical Services department can handle in the processing of new movies.
The bottom line for us is that we don't want to be making choices for patrons, nor do we have the staff or mandate to enforce parenting decisions on a child-by-child basis. But what we can do, what we can use our librarian expertise to do, is provide parents with tools and information to raise their own children the way they want to.
Of course, knowing how I was as a kid, it probably doesn't matter. If there was something I wanted to do, I'd continually look for a loophole or a way to accomplish it, regardless of what my parents or the library said.


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A petition asking that access to Vancouver Island is limited to essential services, supplies and residents only during the COVID-19 pandemic has garnered thousands of signatures.
"Vancouver Island residents are worried about their safety amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and we're still seeing tourists from other provinces and the U.S. driving on our roads here," the online petition says. "We need to be proactive and protect our residents."
As of Sunday afternoon, more than 28,000 people signed the petition and the number was still increasing on the website. The petition calls for BC Ferries to limit travel to essential services and "implement restricted access for residents who are trying to return home to their families."
READ ALSO: COVID-19: Don't get away for Easter weekend, Dr. Bonnie Henry warns
"This needs to work both ways," the petition says. "Residents from Vancouver Island shouldn't be travelling to the mainland if it's not essential."
Before the Easter long weekend, Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry issued warnings that people should not make travel and gathering plans for the weekend.
New measures from Transport Canada came into effect on April 6 for screening all passengers for COVID-19 symptoms on ferry sailings longer than 30 minutes. The new rules also state that operators of vessels carrying more than 12 passengers must reduce sailings by 50 per cent of the maximum number of passengers to help with physical distancing as well.
READ ALSO: 'Full ferries' only half-full, BC Ferries clarifies
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, BC Ferries also reduced sailings for 60 days beginning on April 10. The company announced reduced sailings for the Southern Gulf Islands.
Since the pandemic began, ferry traffic has been down by about 40 per cent according to BC Ferries chief executive Mark Collins. On March 25, the corporation asked people to avoid non-essential ferry trips.
During a Saturday news conference, Henry said she was in contact with BC Ferries about long weekend travellers. She said the corporation confirmed "they are only seeing a fraction of the traffic that they would normally on this weekend."
-With files from Tom Fletcher and Wolf Depner


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The Unification Church and its founder, Dr. Sun Myung Moon, have been in the center of controversy because of their recruiting practices, their financial holdings, and their authoritarian style--including arranged, mass marriages. Most controversial in terms of its teachings in Dr. Moon's claim to be a new Messiah who will finish what Jesus left "undone." Is he the Messiah, and is his Diving Principle the third testament of the Bible? Why this series? This is an age when countless groups and movements, old and new, mark the religious landscape in our culture, leaving many people confused or uncertain in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. Because few people have the time or opportunity to research these movements fully, these books provide essential information and insights for their spiritual journeys. All books but the summary volume, Truth and Error, contain five sections: -A concise introduction to the group being surveyed -An overview of the group's theology — in its own words -Tips for witnessing effectively to members of the group -A bibliography with sources for further study -A comparison chart that shows the essential differences between biblical Christianity and the group -Truth and Error, the last book in the series, consists of parallel doctrinal charts compiled from all the other volumes. -Three distinctives make this series especially useful to readers: -Information is carefully distilled to bring out truly essential points, rather than requiring readers to sift their way through a sea of secondary details. -Information is presented in a clear, easy-to-follow outline form with "menu bar" running heads. This format greatly assists the reader in quickly locating topics and details of interest. -Each book meets the needs and skill levels of both nontechnical and technical readers, providing an elementary level of refutation and progressing to a more advanced level using arguments based on the biblical text. The writers of these volumes are well qualified to present clear and reliable information and help readers to discern truth from falsehood.


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I had a great conversation with Greg Basta, Deputy director of New York Communities for Change on Virtually Speaking Tuesdays. My buddy Mike Stark had some official business to deal with so Greg came on as my guest. We talked about the role of organizing and long established non-profits with Occupy Wall Street, how effective activism doesn't always get good media coverage and good media coverage doesn't always mean effective activism.
We also discussed how to better link the effective activism with good media coverage.
It was interesting to hear how the OWS people and the NYCC, Unions and other non-profits worked together on great projects like Occupy the Boardroom. (Soon to be a major motion picture, or a book, I forget which)
Here are the two great videos I mentioned. Mimi Pierre Johnson, an NYCC member, reading her letter at Chase about her foreclosure. Love the video work on this video.
Here's Triumph the Insult Comic Dog at Zuccotti, and then at OTBR. Very funny watch all the way to the end for a great scene with Triumph and the Bull on Wall Street
And here's the show!
Listen to internet . . . → Read More: Organizing, Activism and Zombies from ACORN with Greg Basta, New York Communities for Change


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The importance of sending a thank you card to admissions directors shouldn't be underestimated. If you're anything like I was when we were applying to private elementary schools, the remaining aspects of the school application process during the last two weeks are never far from your mind. That brings me to the what I'm calling the "heartfelt note".
I was on the phone late one night in February 2006 with a Willows School mom (a friend of a friend) during our application for kindergarten for my daughter. She was planning to write us a letter of recommendation for the school. I was telling her that if we were accepted, we'd definitely accept the Willows' offer of admission. I told her how much we loved the school and how it would be an amazing school for my daughter. Being a very savvy TV/Film agent, she said "you need to write a heartfelt note to the admissions director telling her everything you just told me." "Don't hold back," she said. "Really express your thoughts and tell her how much this means to your family. That's what I did," she told me.
Following her advice, I did exactly that. I got out a note card, had a glass (or two) of wine and wrote a personal note to Kim Feldman, The Willows School admissions director. I'll never really know what (if any) impact it had on the school's decision to accept my daughter. Still, I like to feel that I did everything possible to get my kids into a great private elementary school.
The heartfelt note is just one more example of "insider" advice that I would not have come up with on my own. I'm grateful to the mom who gave me the idea for sharing her experience and suggestions. Now, I'm sharing her (and my) advice with you.


text: Gold Label Hydrocorn and Coco is an ideal match for high water capacity, lower watering frequency and better rooting. We utilize the 8–16mm Hydrocorn from Gold Label and the purest Gold Label Coco to give you the perfect ebb and flood growing media that also works well in any pot-based systems. The 60/40 mix allows you to feed less frequently than in straight Hydrocorn and gives a buffer on the watering times.


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If I browse podcasts in iTunes on my (iOS 5.1.1) iPhone 4, most listings of episodes don't even fully load, with the download buttons (or sometimes the entire listing) failing to render. The exact same podcasts on my wife's iPhone 4S on the same wifi network work perfectly.
There's almost 20 GB of space available in my iPhone, and I've tried ending all apps & rebooting the phone multiple times.


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Prices vary depending on colour as the cost price to us from the factory varies.
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Note: when choosing a size, note that your cake board can sit inside or on top of the stand and these stands can take considerable weight.
These exquisite cake stands are handmade in America using traditional methods. Due to the traditional methods used in hand making and moulding these milk glass stands, each stand is unique and may have natural imperfections, such as small marks and varying swirls of colour, which add to the product's character and overall beauty.
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The Wild Geese team is happy to welcome Richard Corman to the gallery
While Richard Corman's photography varies widely in subject matter, it is always intensely focused on the infinitely varied expressions of the human spirit. Ken Burns, documentarian and director, describes Richard's work as:
"Artistic vision dedicated to the highest aspirations of human endeavor...
the photographs record in big moments and small, among the famous
and ordinary, the gifted and challenged, larger truths relevant to all of us."
As a portrait photographer, Corman has worked with a thrilling breadth of subjects from Nobel Peace Prize recipients Nelson Mandela and Elie Wiesel to esteemed actors at the top of their profession such as Robert De Niro, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and Meryl Streep. In addition to his work with those already acknowledged for their accomplishments, Corman has the unique ability to see the compelling gifts in yet to be celebrated young artists. This has led him to working relationships with Madonna, Jean Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring as each was on the cusp of showing to the world what Richard had already captured.
Richard has worked with elite athletes who inspire greatness, like Michael Jordan, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Muhammad Ali. Beyond the physical prowess and beauty of the athletes, Richard has been able to capture the spirit of determination and dedication that is at each of their cores.
Some of the best-loved musicians of our time have worked with Corman, including Sting, Wynton Marsalis and Barbra Streisand. Richard's gift for generating trust and openness with his subjects has extended to his portraits of writers, visual artists and dancers, who epitomize the best of their art, such as Kurt Vonnegut, Isamu Noguchi and Misty Copeland.
Richard is driven to find and capture an essential image of great spirits and great talent. Throughout his career, he's been fortunate and honored to find them at all stages of the arc of their career.
Richard's desire to capture the beauty of the human spirit extends beyond the commercial and entertainment worlds. Humbling experiences with many socio-cultural projects and non-profit organizations have translated into an extensive portfolio of indelible images. Most notable is his personal and profoundly compassionate work with the Special Olympics. Richard has traveled the world photographing these inspiring athletes for over two decades.
Richard has found great fulfillment in his work with the Wounded Warrior Project, American Association for Cancer Research, Amnesty International, United Way, Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, The ACLU, Christopher Reeve and Dana Reeve Foundation, March of Dimes and Muhammad Ali's Parkinson's Center.
The fine art world of Photography has embraced his published books and limited edition fine art prints.
Richard, a native New Yorker, is inspired daily by the creative energy in New York City. Richard has a degree in Art History and Psychology from Hunter College. In addition, he spent two years apprenticing with Richard Avedon early in his career, and assisting him on the American West project. That time continues to influence Richard's work.


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Road Trip Panama!
January 30th, 2007 by: cheyenneEvery year, the town of Boquete has a Feria de las Flores y el Café and thus kicks off a season's worth of non-stop festivals and drunken disco-blaring parties all across Panama. We headed out with the Panamian cousins (Tito and Rachel) on a road trip for the Boquete one.
First order of business on a road trip: snacks. And beer. The road trip snacks of choice were empanadas from the roadside quesa place and something called 'choripan.' We had to shun the previous favorite roadside queso place because a recent expose revealed that they carelessly dumped their cheesy byproducts in the stream behind the building and now it was a fetid mess of evil-smelling vileness. They were to be shut down soon if they didn't shape up. We stopped instead at the rival queso place for the empanadas and then headed on for the choripan. The choripan place had a startlingly disturbing logo.
Choripan came in two styles, Spanish and Argentinean, and were hot doggish in strategy with a piquant sausage lodged in a bun and drizzled with salsa brava if you went Spanish, Chimichurri if you went Argentinean.
We stopped at a different roadside cantina at one point to do a little Panamanian Cantina Bathroom research (verdict: it had possibly never been cleaned since it was constructed, the toilet had clearly not been flushed in a long, long time—no water—and relied on gravity to keep at an appropriate level, there was a collection of dead beetles the size of kumquats in one corner, but by god there was toilet paper—I still used my own). While drinking a beer we chatted for a bit with one of the two guys at the bar. He was fluent in advice for hotel staying, Boquete, and general traveling in the region. "Dangerous road between David and Boquete, you have to be careful," he told us. "Why, is it curvy?" "No," and he looked after Tito who had just headed off for the bathroom, "JOVENES!" he whispered. (Youths!) We all glanced suspiciously about us while waiting for Tito. After promising to be careful, we bade farewell.
Any hotel-booking optimism we may have had was quickly and painfully shot down once we arrived in Boquete after dark and hostel after pension after hotelito was either full or absurdly expensive. Or else the door was answered by a jumpy shotgun-weilding parolee type, kids crying in the background, and the room already rented anyway, which you know was really a shame.
In the end we stayed in a nice place and paid a bit more than we had planned but we were happy not to have to drive back down the hill to David. We headed out to the festival, and being used to American-style fairs where the food and booze are always marked up in price by 2000% or so, we were sure to stop by the minisuper for a flask of rum to smuggle inside.
Naturally, we needn't have bothered since only in the US are captive-audience prices outrageous; food prices were pretty much normal. Food selection was irritatingly homogeneous though: hamburguesas, chicken with yucca, skewers, patacones (fried green plantains, smashed flat), and spirally hot dog things.
Here is a grainy photo of some mafia types actually eating the spiral dogs. Note Whitejacket here looks like he is about to spike his soda with some smuggled-in homebrew.
Here's a food stall. Note the mouth-watering display of tinned fruit cocktail or whatever. The stall is mostly staffed with no-nonsense food booth types but if you order beer, they defer to the 'sexy' beer girl in the skimpy skirt busting out of her metallic halter top who is standing around freezing her ass off (we're in the mountains where the temperature reaches down to the sixties sometimes). I ordered a beer from one of the no-nonsense types but she sort of waved me off like maybe the bottles in the fridge behind here were only for show, then took about ten seconds getting the attention of the Sexy Beer Chica, who then retrieved one of the bottles and instead of handing it over the counter to me, walked it out to my table (me following behind all confused). Service with a clenched-teeth smile.
The remainder of the flower and coffee fair (night-time) was fairly boring. Mostly it was a lot of people-watching action; the actual flowers were nice but not exotic for someone who comes from a more temperate climate (e.g., large plots of petunias and zinnias). Duran Coffee sponsored the coffee part of the festival and so that was the only variety available and it was dispensed, quaintly, into styrofoam cups from large industrial metal spigot jugs (like in the above photo on the left). As far as the smuggled booze goes, turns out that they sell bottles inside, which was convenient since it took us all of ten minutes to empty the first one.
Here's us the next morning, still on boat time, we got up at the crack of dawn and spent a few hours wandering around town before Tito and Rachel got out of bed. Note that we are wearing JACKETS. There's nip in the air, by god.
Here's a photo of some Panamanian Mountain Butts participating in some vegetable provisioning.
We found a sign indicating a narrow rutted road saying "Vulcan Baru 12 km" so we decided to head there for the day. Along the way we passed coffee plantations and the locals who worked on them. The women wear brightly colored voluminous muumuu-like dresses accented with contrasting wavy ribbon (I forget the name of this stuff).
At the top of the 12-kilometer dirt road was a small booth with a sign that told us that the volcano was in fact an additional 13 kilometers farther and the road situation deteriorated drastically. It also said you had to pay to enter by car or to park if you walked in but since there was nobody around, we parked and walked in for free.
The road was steep and difficult to even walk upon it was so rutted. Up about a kilometer, we could see all the way down to the river delta to the ocean. The sky was intensely blue here and the clouds, bright white.
We headed back down after a small picnic stopping to chat briefly to a gaggle of little kids who mobbed the car with cries of "Galleta! Galleta!" (cookies/crackers!) We drove down to the last tienda we had seen and picked up some galletas, then headed back up to the kids where we dispensed the cookies, some dulce de leche candies we had, and some small sandwiches we made with the remainder of our picnic supplies. Farther down the road, we ran across one more little girl who also wanted galletas but we were cleaned out of food except for a couple of anchovy olives (which we let her have). She tasted it with the tip of her tongue (clearly NOT a galleta) and then looked strangely at us. As we headed on, we saw from the rearview mirror her brother come out and take the olive away from her but he also didn't know what to think about it.
We got back to town and headed back towards Panama City with the plan of stopping for the night at one of the beach towns. Once again, we arrived well after dark and all hotels were full so we ended up driving all over the place asking here and there to find a place to sleep. It was after 11pm when we finally find a dour little hotel that just happened to be attached to a large cockfighting gallery/bar so once we got settled, we went out to check out the local testosterone [more on this in another post].
Next day we dragged out of the hotel (exhausted and still feeling like we had beer in us after the night before, which we did) to see some beach before heading on to Gorgona, where we visited Tito's family staying in a beach hotel (which they booked in advance). The hotel scene was centered around a large shallow swimming pool overflowing with children that had about ten-inch visibility. We politely declined a dip.
We got back to Panama City that afternoon with just enough time to get ourselves back to the boat and cleaned up before heading back out to meet Tito and Rachel for Rachel's going-back-to-work party. Thankfully it was a low-key evening because I think I am actually getting tired of beer.


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Where is the Lamb? – Luke 22:7-23
Scripture References: Luke 22:7-23
From Series: "Good News for All People: The Gospel of Luke"
We live in a chaotic world. Things like technology, money, the pursuit of status keep us away from God. Cultural values and political beliefs increasing divide us from our neighbors. Our hearts and minds are divided and increasingly isolated. More than ever we need the way of Jesus but we seem to have lost the path. Early in the Gospel of Luke we are told that Jesus grew, "in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man." By looking to Jesus we can find hope and a way out of chaos, growing in wisdom, stature, and favor ourselves. We can find the good life God intended for us in Jesus. This is indeed good news for everyone.


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This extended shaft for the HK-4525 & HKII-4525 series motors measures 10mm in diameter, and is 112mm in long. The pinion end of this shaft is ground down to 8mm to allow the user to install 8mm pinion gears. The shaft kit will also fit other brushless motors that require a 10mm shaft of this length. The shafts can be cut shorter with a Dremel tool and a cut-off wheel if necessary to fit other motors.
Note: The shafts in the Scorpion motors are a slight press fit into the aluminum front housing. The shafts will not just slide out when the setscrews are removed. They need to be pressed out in a bearing press, or in a drill press, with the front housing of the motor supported in a block of wood to prevent warping the front housing.


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"Stick with what I've called you to do at the ministry. You can't give away money but you can give away many other material things to people and churches that could really use them." God then began to lay out a strategic plan to set up a scholarship fund through our blog community to donate materials (books, CD's, DVD's, and event tickets) to those whom God directs. LPM has always actively donated, but setting up a fund like this would greatly enhance what we're able to give and also add a fabulous dimension to our community.
I immediately went to Linda, our LPM accountant, told her the vision as I understood it from God and asked her if it would work. She gave it a thumbs-up and began setting up the system and, as of right now, it is up and running. Here's how it will work: We will now have a way for any of you Siestas who are not as financially strapped to give any amount of money the Lord directs to what will now be called "The Siesta Scholarship Fund." Girlfriend, it can be $5 and we'd be thrilled! Your Siesta Mama is going to put up or shut up, so I want you to know that I brought my checkbook from home and, with great joy, am making the very first ever donation, $1,000, to our new scholarship fund. In fact, let me stop right now and write the check.
OK, it's written. If you also want to write a check (for any amount, of course), you'll make it out to Living Proof Ministries just like I did, but you absolutely must designate "Siesta Scholarship Fund" in the memo so they'll know where to put it.
Mail it to:
Living Proof Ministries
12131 Malcomson Road
Houston, Texas 77070
You can also make a donation to the fund online by using this link below. When given the option in the online form, please designate it "In honor of The Siesta Scholarship Fund."
I give you my word that these donations (whether by check or online by charge) will only be used for the expressed purpose of giving away materials. I also want you to know that we will always tell the recipients that they have received them as a gift from the LPM Siesta Blog Community.
With these donations, Living Proof will then begin appropriating materials for priority needs that hit the ministry. This is where I really need your understanding. This scholarship fund would not just be by Siestas for Siestas. It would be by Siestas for anyone at the discretion of our ministry based on the needs that we encounter. I fear that if we limited our donations only to Siestas, it could open the door to all manner of challenges (like how we'd choose between one and another) and, worse yet, it could skew our pure-hearted motives and purposes here on the blog. The purpose of our fellowship here needs to remain what it has been from the start: encouragement to walk faithfully and authentically with our Lord Jesus Christ. We have requests for materials and tickets constantly from people in need and, if you'd be willing to trust our discretion, I promise you we will seek the Lord's direction. We will also make available a report of our ingoing and outgoing donations periodically so you can see for yourself how the money is being handled.
This is a great time for me to tell you that we work very hard at Living Proof Ministries to maintain the utmost financial accountability and, it you glance at our home page, you'll see our "ECFA Member" seal (Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability). If you give that website a glance, you'll know that we have to maintain the utmost standards (including an annual audit) to keep that coveted seal.
OK, here's what I want to do today as a way to launch a spirit of giving in our blog community. In lieu of comments, if you know of a mission church or a small or struggling church that could really use a set of Bible study DVD's, please post their name and mailing address as your response to this post. (Continental USA addresses please to keep shipping costs from becoming astronomical.) 48 hours after I run this post, we will do a drawing to give away 5 full DVD sets. These will be gifts from LPM and the cost will not be subtracted from our Siesta Scholarship Fund. We'll then post the 5 winners and send the sets on their way in your honor. I will have a cute card prepared for all materials that go out in your honor and from the scholarships you make possible. I am so excited about this!
Now, listen here. We expect to have this blog and this scholarship fund for years to come SO if you can't give a single dollar toward it right now, don't you feel the least bit guilty. I don't want a single person feeling under compulsion. God wants us to give cheerfully. Even with outright hilarity! So do not give a dime you are not free and thrilled to give. This is the time for those of us not suffering financially to take up the slack for those of us who are. We love all of you so much. Never feel condemned or pressured here.
I can't wait to share an update with you! I'll give it about a week and let you know what's been given so far.
Lord, do Your thing! Edify Your Church and glorify Your great Name!


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Super Moon Books
If I really had it together, I'd have pulled some of these books out last week in anticipation of the Supermoon. Truth is, I didn't even think of these in connection with Saturday's moon until, well, just now. I did think, sometime Sunday afternoon, Ooh, we should read Owl Moon to Rilla and Wonderboy, but I forgot about thinking that until just now.
What did happen is I was hunting for a package of address labels I thought I'd stashed on a shelf in Wonderboy's room (which doubles as Scott's office), and although I didn't find the labels, I found half a dozen picture books I really love and don't remember reading in the past year. I gave up my label hunt, addressed the darn package by hand, and snagged Rilla for a readaloud.
That accounts for the first two books in this post. The third one is a quiet marvel of a book and we met it for the first time the weekend before last, when my perfectly scrumptious wee goddaughter came for a visit.
But first:
Little Bird and the Moon Sandwich by Linda Berkowitz.
This, along with its companion, Alphonse, Where Are You?, has enchanted each one of my children in turn. I actually kind of squealed when I found it yesterday because I hadn't seen it in a while and I knew Rilla wouldn't remember it and it's such a delight to share it for another first time. Alphonse the goose is the friend and protector of Little Bird. They gaze at the great round moon together, and Alphonse remarks that it's made of swiss cheese, and Little Bird would like to eat it but alas, it's glued to the sky. Except—they round a bend and there's the big swiss-cheese moon floating in the pond. All the geese crowd around, commencing a frenzy of splashing and diving, and though their efforts don't capture the moon, they do dredge up a swiss cheese sandwich—and if it weren't for Alphonse, Little Bird would be left without so much as a nibble. I love the gentle interplay between the big goose and the little one, and I wish I had a record of Rilla's deep chuckle the first time she heard the words "moon sandwich."
When Moon Fell Down by Linda Smith, illustrated by Kathryn Brown.
It's funny how you connect books with the people who introduced them to you. Just as I always think of my friend Joan when I read one of the Alphonse and Little Bird books—I think she was the editor of them, and I know they were, like Brave Georgie Goat, gifts from her—my original Little House editor, the great Alix Reid, comes to mind every time I pick up When Moon Fell Down. "You're going to love this one, Lissa," she told me. "It's one of my favorite books I ever worked on."
night…fell upon a farmer's lawn,
rolled about in sheer delight
on fields he'd only shined upon."
Before long he encounters—who else?—a cow, and the two of them take off for a stroll through town. Moon has never seen the world from this vantage point before; until now, he "didn't know a horse had knees." There's a lush, hushed, magical quality to this book—and thinking over past Rillabooks entries, I think that's something I'm often drawn to in a picture book, partly because the magic holds my little ones rapt. This art is, well, luminous, and the combination of whimsy and wonder seems to appeal to the children just as much as it does to me.
Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes.
I'm a big Kevin Henkes fan but somehow I'd missed this book until my pal Kristen pulled it out of her bag last weekend! It's a great favorite of my little goddaughter, who is just eighteen months old, and Huck and Rilla swooped in upon it immediately. The black-and-white art is magnificent. Like Little Bird above, Kitten spies the big white moon and wants a taste. It looks, after all, just like a gigantic saucer of milk. Kitten climbs a tree, splashes in a pond, tries everything to get to that bowl, to no avail…We were almost as sad to say goodbye to Kitten as we were to Vivi and her parents. This is a book I might just have to add to our collection.
(Which is funny because as godmother, I consider it one of my responsibilities to help curate Vivi's collection. But on this visit, it was Vivi who introduced us to two keepers. The other was Not a Box by Antoinette Portis, which I keep wanting to rave about here. I fell madly in love with that book. I mean like A Visitor for Bear level, The Maggie B. level, Christina Katerina level—that last is a particularly apt comparison, as you'll see if you check it out. It's the kind of deceptively simple artistry that really takes massive talent to pull off, and it speaks so exactly to a child's sensibility. "What are you doing in that box?" asks the narrator. "It's NOT a box!" replies the bunny, blasting off in its spaceship.)
(Here, I was going to save it for another post, but now that I've gushed about it this much I might as well show you the cover. Only you've all seen it already, I bet. I don't know how I missed it. I mean, look, it's got the Geisel honor medal! Where've I been?)
Now I've gone and blown my whole moon theme. This is what happens, though; one book leads to another. I suppose the common thread for all the books in this post is that they came to us by way of dear friends. We can pretend that's what I was going for the whole time.
Oh but I was going to mention two other moon books we love but haven't read in a while…I mentioned Jane Yolen's Owl Moon at the top of this post, and When Moon Fell Down reminded me of The Moon Jumpers, a strange and lyrical little book by Janice May Udry, gorgeously illustrated by Maurice Sendak. I remember Rilla going through a Moon Jumpers attachment about six months ago, but I haven't seen it in a while. This might be the week to pull it back off the shelf.
I don't know who gave us those two books. I think I bought Owl Moon when I worked at a children's bookstore, or if not I bought it because it was part of Before Five in a Row or something. The Moon Jumpers, I must have just picked up myself because I loved the art. I really am crazy about all that early Sendak work.


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Texas Lawsuit Alleges Prisons Without Air Conditioning are Inhumane
A lawsuit was filed by the Texas Civil Rights Project on behalf of 58 year old Larry Gene McColuum who died while suffering a seizure in the soaring 100 degree heat while incarcerated in a Texas prison. McCollum was taken to the hospital where his body temperature was measured at 109.4 degrees Fahrenheit. He fell into a coma and died six days later of what an autopsy concluded was hyperthermia "due to housing in a hot environment without air conditioning." Only 21 of Texas' 111 prisons are fully air conditioned.Read More


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What Do the Knees Do?
The knees provide stable support for the body. They also allow the legs to bend and straighten. Both flexibility and stability are needed to stand, walk, run, crouch, jump, and turn. Other parts of the body help the knees do their job. These are:
- Bones
- Cartilage
- Muscles
- Ligaments
- Tendons
Who Gets Knee Problems?
Men, women, and children can have knee problems. They occur in people of all races and ethnic backgrounds.
What caused knee problems?
Mechanical knee problems can be caused by:
- A direct blow or sudden movements that strain the knee
- Osteoarthritis in the knee, resulting from wear and tear on its parts.
Inflammatory knee problems can be caused by certain rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus). These diseases cause swelling that can damage the knees permanently.
How are knee problems diagnosed?
Doctors diagnose knee problems by using:
- Medical history
- Physical examination
- Diagnostic tests (such as x rays, bone scan, CAT scan, MRI, arthroscopy, and biopsy).
Arthritis in the Knees
The most common type of arthritis of the knee is osteoarthritis. In this disease, the cartilage in the knee gradually wears away. Treatments for osteoarthritis are:
- Medicines to reduce pain, such as aspirin and acetaminophen
- Medicines to reduce swelling and inflammation, such as ibuprofen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Exercises to improve movement and strength
- Weight loss.
Rheumatoid arthritis is another type of arthritis that affects the knee. In rheumatoid arthritis, the knee becomes inflamed and cartilage may be destroyed. Treatment includes:
- Physical therapy
- Medications
- Knee replacement surgery (for a seriously damaged knee).
Cartilage Injuries and Disorders
Chondromalacia (KON-dro-muh-lay-she-uh) occurs when the cartilage of the knee cap softens. This can be caused by injury, overuse, or muscle weakness, or if parts of the knee are out of alignment. Chondromalacia can develop if a blow to the knee cap tears off a piece of cartilage or a piece of cartilage containing a bone fragment.
The meniscus (meh-NISS-kus) is a C-shaped piece of cartilage that acts like a pad between the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). It is easily injured if the knee is twisted while bearing weight. A partial or total tear may occur. If the tear is tiny, the meniscus stays connected to the front and back of the knee. If the tear is large, the meniscus may be left hanging by a thread of cartilage. The seriousness of the injury depends on the location and the size of the tear.
Treatment for cartilage injuries includes:
- Exercises to strengthen muscles
- Electrical stimulation to strengthen muscles
- Surgery for severe injuries.
Ligament Injuries
Two commonly injured ligaments in the knee are the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). An injury to these ligaments is sometimes called a "sprain." The ACL is most often stretched or torn (or both) by a sudden twisting motion. The PCL is usually injured by a direct impact, such as in an automobile accident or football tackle.
The medial and lateral collateral ligaments are usually injured by a blow to the outer side of the knee. This can stretch and tear a ligament. These blows frequently occur in sports such as football or hockey.
Ligament injuries are treated with:
- Ice packs (right after the injury) to reduce swelling
- Exercises to strengthen muscles
- A brace
- Surgery (for more severe injuries).
Tendon Injuries and Disorders
The three main types of tendon injuries and disorders are:
- Tendinitis and ruptured tendons
- Osgood-Schlatter disease
- Iliotibial band syndrome
Tendon injuries range from tendinitis (inflammation of a tendon) to a ruptured (torn) tendon. Torn tendons most often occur from:
- Overusing a tendon (particularly in some sports). The tendon stretches like a worn-out rubber band and becomes inflamed.
- Trying to break a fall. If thigh muscles contract, the tendon can tear. This is most likely to happen in older people with weak tendons.
One type of tendinitis of the knee is called jumper's knee. In sports that require jumping, such as basketball, the tendon can become inflamed or can tear.
Osgood-Schlatter disease is caused by stress or tension on part of the growth area of the upper shin bone. It causes swelling in the knee and upper part of the shin bone. It can happen if a person's tendon tears away from the bone, taking a piece of bone with it. Young people who run and jump while playing sports can have this type of injury.
Iliotibial band syndrome occurs when a tendon rubs over the outer bone of the knee causing swelling. It happens if the knee is overused for a long time. This sometimes occurs in sports training.
Treatment for tendon injuries and disorders includes:
- Rest
- Ice
- Elevation
- Medicines such as aspirin or ibuprofen to relieve pain and reduce swelling
- Limiting sports activity
- Exercise for stretching and strengthening
- A cast, if there is a partial tear
- Surgery for complete tears or very severe injuries.
Other Knee Injuries:
Osteochondritis dissecans (OS-tee-oh-kon-DRI-tis DIS-secans) occurs when not enough blood goes to part of the bone under a joint surface. The bone and cartilage gradually loosen and cause pain. Some cartilage may break off and cause sharp pain, weakness, and locking of the joint. A person with this condition may develop osteoarthritis. Surgery is the main treatment.
- If cartilage fragments have not broken loose, a surgeon may pin or screw them in place. This can stimulate new blood flow to the cartilage.
- If fragments are loose, the surgeon may scrape the cavity to reach fresh bone and add a bone graft to fix the fragments in position.
- Research is being done to investigate cartilage and tissue transplants.
Plica (PLI-kah) syndrome occurs when bands of tissue in the knee called plicae swell from overuse or injury. Treatments for this syndrome are:
- Medicines such as aspirin or ibuprofen to reduce swelling
- Rest
- Ice
- Elastic bandage on the knee
- Exercises to strengthen muscles
- Cortisone injection into the plicae
- Surgery to remove the plicae if the first treatments do not fix the problem.
What kinds of Doctors Treat Knee Problems?
Injuries and diseases of the knees are usually treated by an orthopaedist (a doctor who treats problems with bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles).
Can People Prevent Knee Problem?
Some knee problems (such as those resulting from an accident) can't be prevented. But many knee problems can be prevented by doing the following:
- Warm up before playing sports. Walking and stretching are good warm-up exercises. Stretching the muscles in the front and the back of the thighs is a good way to warm up the knees.
- Make the leg muscles strong by doing certain exercises (for example, walking up stairs, riding a stationary bicycle, or working out with weights).
- Avoid sudden changes in the intensity of exercise.
- Increase the force or duration of activity slowly.
- Wear shoes that fit and are in good condition.
- Maintain a healthy weight. Extra weight puts pressure on the knees.
What Types of Exercise Are Best for Someone With Knee Problems?
Three types of exercise are best for people with arthritis:
- Range-of-motion exercises. These exercises help maintain or increase flexibility. They also help relieve stiffness in the knee.
- Strengthening exercises. These exercises help maintain or increase muscle strength. Strong muscles help support and protect joints with arthritis.
- Aerobic or endurance exercises. These exercises improve heart function and blood circulation. They also help control weight. Some studies show that aerobic exercise can reduce swelling in some joints.
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The sole is the bottom part of your shoes and boots that come in direct contact with the ground. As with all parts of the shoe, soles are made from a variety of materials that are durable and resistant.
We carry varieties of rubber soles that have unique designs and patterns.
For styles that need leather sole replacement we carry only one type: THE BEST! The leather soleing product we use on women's and men's footwear is imported from an exclusive European company, that using most shoe manufacturers.
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Pink Spires Flowering Crab
Malus 'Pink Spires'
Height: 15 feet
Spread: 12 feet
Hardiness Zone: 2a
Other Names: Roseybloom, Crabapple
An upright ornamental tree that's taking the gardening world by storm, with showy rose-pink flowers in spring followed by persistent bright red fruit in fall; makes a great accent for smaller home landscapes, needs well-drained soil and full sun
Ornamental Features
Pink Spires Flowering Crab is draped in stunning clusters of fragrant pink flowers with lavender overtones along the branches in mid spring, which emerge from distinctive ruby-red flower buds before the leaves. It has attractive coppery-bronze-tipped dark green foliage which emerges brick red in spring. The pointy leaves are highly ornamental and turn yellow in fall. The fruits are showy red pomes carried in abundance from early fall to late winter.
Landscape Attributes
Pink Spires Flowering Crab is a deciduous tree with a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This is a high maintenance tree that will require regular care and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
- Disease
Pink Spires Flowering Crab is recommended for the following landscape applications;
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- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
Pink Spires Flowering Crab will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.