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ODOT seeks comments on State Route 45 bridge project over Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail in Columbiana County
New Philadelphia, Ohio (Wednesday, March 10, 2010) – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 11 is proposing a bridge replacement project on State Route 45 over the Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail in Columbiana County north of the village of Lisbon.
The existing steel beam bridge will be rehabilitated, including replacement of the current bridge deck, steel beams, and backwalls on the existing concrete piers. No new right-of-way will be required to complete the project. Construction is anticipated to begin in the spring of next year.
The Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail is a recognized Section 4(f) property in accordance with 23 CFR 774. The use of federal funds subjects this proposed undertaking to the requirements of Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) Act of 1966, which affords protection to publicly owned parks, recreation areas, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, and public or privately-owned historic resources. ODOT values the availability of recreational opportunities, and it is the department's goal to ensure that the proposed project does not compromise public safety or restrict access to use of the Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail.
Due to the scope of this project and the presence of the Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail, measures to minimize harm have been developed. Access to the trail shall be maintained throughout construction activities. Due to overhead work, flaggers will be positioned on the trail to stop trail traffic on either side of the bridge for short periods of time not to last longer than 15 minutes. Additionally, the contractor will be required to provide protection for pedestrian and bicycle traffic passing under the structure. The contractor shall place "Road Work Ahead" warning signs approximately 300 feet in advance of the bridge in each direction along the trail. All deck removal and placement, and beam removal and placement over the existing trail will occur at night. The area underneath the bridge will be restored to a condition at least as good as or better than existing prior to demolition activities, if it is disturbed.
The primary functions and components of the recreational trail will not be substantively impaired by the project. The location of construction activities will not impair the intended use or function of recreational activities associated with the trail. There will be no anticipated permanent adverse physical impacts or permanent interference with the activities or use of the recreation areas within the trail. The proposed scope of work is minor in nature. The magnitude of changes to the Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail is minimal, and the assessment of impacts and proposed mitigation to maintain access and safety are considered to be reasonable and acceptable.
ODOT is seeking comments from the public about the social, environmental and economic impacts of the proposed project. Environmental impacts include impacts associated with historic resources, hazardous materials, ecological resources, and the general location of the project.
Written comments concerning the project may be mailed to the Ohio Department of Transportation, District 11, Attention: Thomas E. Stratton, 2201 Reiser Avenue SE, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663. ODOT District 11 can also be contacted by telephone at 330-339-6633. All comments must be submitted by April 9, 2010.
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ODOT District 11 serves Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson and Tuscarawas counties.


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This week, my tour continues with terrific reviews at The Bluestocking Society, Popin's Lair, and a feature on The Last Queen's different covers, followed by a review and guest post at The Epic Rat. I also have a review on Marta's Meanderings. Tonight, I'm at Clayton Books in Clayton, California at 7 pm, so if you're in the Bay Area, please stop by.
Again, I wanted to extend a warm thank you to all the bloggers hosting my tour. It's been a delight to interact with you and your readers; I truly appreciate your time, effort, and passion for books.
Have a great Memorial Day weekend, everyone! More on Monday, when I'll be visiting several more stops as the tour winds down.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
And the tour goes on . . .
Posted by C.W. Gortner at 2:26 PM
Labels: blogging, C.W. Gortner, historical, novel, The Last Queen
3 comments:
- Justin Aucoin said...
Just noticed your website layout changed. I like it. Nice and lean.
Have a great weekend!
- May 21, 2009 at 12:43 PM
- Marie Burton said...
I have just loved following the tour and seeing how everyone else has enjoyed your book. You have brought a bit more humanity to Juana!
- May 22, 2009 at 7:07 AM
- C.W. Gortner said...
Hey, Justin- Glad you like the new website. My friend at Design by Paula Fener did it; I like it a lot, too! Hope your writing is going well. Wish I could come to the Pirate Faire this year.
Hi Marie! Thank you for being such a loyal follower. It means so much to me. If you're ever in SF, please let me know. I owe you lunch, at the very least :)
- May 27, 2009 at 10:30 AM
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Desert Backpacking
Frances Buerkens
Nobody within their right mind should believe me when I tell them that I had the time of my life getting sunburned, dehydrated, blistered, cold, hot, sandy, and at times, vaguely lost while wandering the desert. My photos, perhaps, tell a different story: The opportunity for my friends and I to unplug. Our devices were totally useless (one even drowned in the desert's spring rain) and sand would to destroy them if we left them unprotected.
Hauling ourselves across the country, we flew to Salt Lake City and drive to central Utah, arriving at our first campsite at 4 a.m. (which for us was actually 6 a.m.). I could not have imagined a better and smoother trip were it not for Lindsay and Rebecca who planned our back country meal portions, grocery shopped, picked up our rental car, and nabbed our first campsites.
We're grateful for Will as well: Without knowing that it could be done, we could never have safely done a trip as treacherous and remote as this one. There is no trail, and our first signs of human life were a set of footprints and a men's Croc on the fourth day. Until you arrive at the river, water only occurs in small seeps across the slick rock. Some are cesspools of mosquitoes and algae. Others are fresh and clear. Most are dry.
The first two days of the trip took us across the slick rock. Carrying 35 liters of water for 7 people, we were slow moving. It did not help that the topography of a land pockmarked with canyons is rather difficult to navigate. Having no trail meant that our experienced crew of backpackers could not just fall into a rhythm of breath and footsteps. While we were only walking 3 miles as the crow flies, we had to zig and zag endlessly, avoiding 60 foot cliffs which appeared to the sight only when standing directly on top of them. A combination of topographical map and compass skills, paired with determination, and eagerness to find shade (precious respite from the beating sun!) led us the 3 miles in about 7 hours. A tad slow for my usual 2-3 mph with a pack.
We drank all the water. Running on fumes, we were thrilled (and relieved) to find seeps on the other side of King's Mesa, some of which were in reasonably good condition for drinking.
That night we slept in the most beautiful and most remote campsite I had ever appreciated. Tucked in a dry, sandy riverbed, we marveled at the 700 foot drop to the canyon floor. As the sun set, we surprised Will with a back country birthday party, watching the canyon walls turn purple and orange. Lindsay served brownie batter with cockanilly candles and Rebecca bequeathed a beach ball. Later, we set up an impromtu game of volley ball, using a rope as a net and our hiking poles as the supports.
Day two of crossing the slick rock was significantly easier. There were only two large canyons diverting us from our end goal, but we had to find the single scree slope that would enable us to drop into the canyon (and get more water) without having to navigate a 200 foot cliff. The rock and sediment layers were wide, but the drop to each new layer was so steep and winding that it prevented us from seeing the bottom of the canyon. Canyoning is so different from hiking in the mountains. You can always see what you're looking for in the mountains. You never know where you are and when you'll get there until you arrive when in a canyon.
Pacing back and forth across the canyon rim, we checked and double checked our location before finally committing to a sand dune which in all appearances ended in a bottomless drop but would ultimately lead to a nimble goat trail which wandered toward the Escalante river. Eager for water, shade, and relief from the mouth parching wind, we slid down the dunes, across the sandstone layers, and finally to the river bed.
The next three days we meandered at the pace of the Escalante River wading in knee to chest deep water with our packs as we flowed downstream toward Lake Powell. The river grew in mysterious ways as no visible stream flowed into it. It was highest in the morning and lowest in the afternoon. We presume that invisible seeps grew the river, while the relentless sun drank another 2-3 inches per afternoon.
Katabatic winds whipped through the canyon in the mid-morning and late-afternoon as temperatures shifted from scorching hot to comfortable. The winds carried sand, which when mixed with food, we deemed 'desert spice'.
Bush whacking through willows and Russian olive, and wading through muddled waters, we wandered downriver admiring the towering red cliffs on either side. We felt so small in this landscape. So remote, It could crush us so easily whether for heat stroke, rock fall (just one near miss), or dehydration. We were grateful that nature posed no indelicate questions regarding our self-confidence or back country skills. Not everybody belongs in this landscape. Many who both came and left were probably just lucky. I chalk up our positive experience to both luck and skill.
Meeting the confluence of the Escalante River and Coyote Gulch, we turned upstream. For the first time in four days we saw people. Can you recall the number of times in your life that you have not seen another soul in four days?
Though there were less than 20 people wandering 12 miles of the fern laden desert oasis, yet it felt crowded. It was no wonder, given the sights we were enjoying. Though not as large or deep as the former canyon, it was dynamic and fascinating. The red walls morphed, flaked, and curved into massive amphitheaters and enormous sandstone arches. If you look at the bottom of each photo in this particular section, you'll notice that there is a person present - for the sake of scale. We were but wee insects in comparison to the sculpted overhangs we admired.
The final hurrah commenced at Bryce Canyon National Park, famous for its hoodoos, or red sandstone and clay spires carved by wind, water, and ice. The day was overcast and raining. Some trails were closed due to mudslides. Given that 3 foot wide yellow excavators sit patiently among each trail, I think we can safely assume that trail maintenance is weekly, if not daily in the rainy season.
Dropping off the canyon rim, the trail switched back every 15 feet. Clouds swirled between the hoodoos which leered overhead, looking particularly precarious in the rain. Three miles into our six mile hike the clouds began to transform from pea soup to a dark and angry stew. Thunder began to growl, at first a mile away, and suddenly 1/2 mile. Lightning made an entrance among the clouds, not yet threatening, but enough to inspire us to seek shelter under an overhang in hopes of allowing the storm to pass. We waited patiently, perhaps an hour, and struck out only to watch lightning whip between the hoodoos near the trail which meandered along an exposed ridge. Rather anticlimactically, we waited again and when the lightning had abated, made a run for the ridge line.
Photographically, it was a tad disappointing - the ridge line offered a fabulous view of the fresh powder on the mesa across the valley, carried no doubt, by the storm we were participating in. The sun peeked through the clouds several miles away, igniting the snow with light. Yet the storm was still around us, thunder still grumbled, and it did not seem prudent to linger so I captured the view in my minds eye and hit the trail in eager anticipation of dry clothes, hot coffee, and a slice of pie at a nearby diner.


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Our society tends to equate "normalcy" with everything being "OK."
"Dude, why does your car sound like that?"
"Ah, don't worry about it, it's normal."
But just because something is normal does not mean everything is OK. Sexual harassment in this country is normal. As much as the papers and news outlets try to capitalize on all the high profile cases coming to light, this is a normal, every day occurrence in our society.
But it is not OK.
We need to take a long hard look under the hood to figure out exactly what is wrong if we have any hope of correcting our immoral "normalcy."
All of our evolutionary programming has led us to this: a sex crazed primate that struggles to overcome our biological programming to act appropriately in modern society. Part of the main issue may be in defining what we deem is "appropriate" in polite society. In many ways, our standards and expectations of our moral aptitude far exceed our underlying brain programming. This is not a justification of sexual misconduct, simply a reality check. If we want to make things better, we have to first understand the roots of the problem.
Humans are special, but not that special. We are animals, and just like every other animal we are driven by two things: sex and survival.
From bats and birds to otters and apes, rape or unwanted sexual contact is not an uncommon phenomenon in the natural world. Because reproduction is energetically significantly more expensive for a female in most species (think about how much more work a female must invest in laying eggs, feeding young, or birthing and suckling offspring), they tend to be more discriminating in choosing a mate.
Often females are looking for good genetics, or a good provider, or protector. Females need to choose quality.
Males on the other hand, are in another game.
There is little energy required from males in most species (sperm is cheap!) for the reproductive process, and as such, males tend to be far more promiscuous and in some cases, dangerous, in order to procure mates.
Take for example, the behavior of male lions. Their first act as a dominant male is to kill off all the young cubs. Having cubs that are suckling prevents the females of the pride from coming into estrus and mating with the new male.
This seems heartless.
From a human perspective, we are appalled at the idea of mating with the murderer of our offspring. We find this morally objectionable.
The real difference between us and lions is the massively expanded and connected frontal lobe of our brain that allow conscious reasoning and the ability to recognize the monstrosity of this behavior.
So, yes, by some arguments, we humans are indeed quite special. We have an incredible capacity to reason, and empathize, and behave "morally" but that doesn't mean we always use it. In fact, I'd argue that we are in a constant battle between our more dominant subconscious, animalistic brain, and our relatively underutilized, thinking, processing, frontal lobe.
At our core, we humans are driven in a primal fashion like every other animal on this planet. Biologically, we are a complex mixture our two closest relatives with whom we share some 98.7-99% of our genetics:
1.The peaceful, highly social bonobos which live in largely egalitarian societies where males and females enjoy a relatively equal social status and...
2. the aggressive, highly territorial chimpanzees, which live in patriarchal societies, where males dominate and control females.
If we look objectively at anatomical clues, humans appear to have evolved from a species whose culture more closely resembled that of the chimpanzees. We are sexually dimorphic in a way suggesting that the typically larger, stronger male of our species would be able to more readily dominate the, on average, smaller, weaker females. In other words, our biological roots support highly male driven, possessive, and sexually aggressive behavior.
Certainly, our cultural practices have contributed to this behavior by promoting status and strength as an attractive feature for males, and soft, nurturing coyness as preferential in females. Our biology may be to blame when it comes to the establishment of our patriarchal culture, and our willingness or complacency to accept the monstrous acts that often accompany any culture in which one gender is dominant, but this can no longer be an excuse for acting like animals.
If we all buy into the premise that men and women should have equal say, equal status, and equal rights, then the recent press surrounding the exposure of sexual misconduct is just the beginning of a cultural shift. We are only starting to peel back the ugly realities of the animalistic ways we are driven biologically to behave, and our ability to rise above this nature by putting to use our gift of a moral, logical, and reasoning frontal lobe needs to take center stage.
Until we confront our less than favorable animalistic mindsets, we will not be any more special or morally inclined than any other species. It's time we acknowledge the role biology had in shaping us, but boldly pursue the higher power allotted us with a brain capable of overcoming these behaviors.
Let's hold the focus in that special frontal lobe for as long as we can to become better than the biology that built us.


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Some good news and slightly inconvenient news everyone. The inconvenient news is that this week's episode will be up a little later than usual. This week kind of got away from DM Tom and he wasn't able to get it done in time. Worry not though, there will be a piping hot new episode of Hijinks for you tomorrow.
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Let's talk about shrimp for a second. There is so much you can do with shrimp. However, one of the best things you can do with shrimp is to make them into easy Shrimp Fajita Bowls. Your family will be shouting from the rooftops because they will be in love with tonight's dinner.
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One thing's for sure, there will be no leftovers when you make this. Everyone in the house is going to eat well and they're going to be full. I have to say, these Shrimp Fajita Bowls because will be the talk of the house and will certainly wow your friends and guests. All of the ingredients and flavors just melt together. There is truly no going wrong with this dish! Enjoy these Shrimp Fajita Bowls and have them often.
You don't have to save this savory dish for dinner only, you can cook it up anytime you are in the mood. They are great for meal prepping as well. I love making extra to eat the next day. They actually also taste yummy cold the next day. Just add the avocados when you are ready to enjoy this meal.
When you make this recipe and you like that please tag me on Instagram using my hashtag #healthyfitnessmeals. I would love it if you shared your remakes with me.
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If you would like to swap the cauliflower rice for quinoa that's totally fine. Occasionally, I love making cauliflower rice when I am cutting down on carbs. We all tend to do this sometimes!
By the way, I have another crazy yummy recipe made with cauliflower. Check it out here.
How to make this Shrimp Fajita Bowls:
Shrimp Fajita Bowls
- 1 Large head of cauliflower cut into 2 inch pieces
- The juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup Finely chopped cilantro plus more for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil divided use
- 1/2 cup Thinly sliced red onion
- 1 1/2 Cups Thinly sliced red or yellow bell peppers
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 15 ounce Can of black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 Avocado thinly sliced
For the cauliflower rice:
- Place 2 cups of cauliflower in the food processor and pulse until it's chopped to a rice consistency. Repeat the process until all of the cauliflower has been "riced".
- Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the cauliflower and cook for 4-6 minutes or until softened and slightly browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the lime juice and cilantro. Divide the cauliflower rice between 4 bowls.
For the shrimp fajitas:
- Heat the remaining teaspoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and peppers and cook for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Season the shrimp with the chili powder and add the shrimp to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until shrimps are pink and opaque.
- Divide the shrimp mixture between the 4 bowls; top each bowl with 1/4 of the black beans and avocado. Sprinkle with additional cilantro if desired and serve.


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The Instructional Technology concentration focuses on the uses and applications of technology in instructional environments. Emphasis is placed on the development, function, and utilization of a variety of technologies within educational settings. This concentration is designed for students seeking to expand their knowledge of instructional technology as well as those seeking leadership roles in this area.
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- Strong dual emphasis on emergent technologies and on pedagogically sound uses of technology.
- Strong community of practice with emphasis on varied levels of interaction with instructors and with peers.
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- Thesis Option: 33 Semester Credit Hours
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- Required Degree: Bachelor's degree with 18 credit hours in field of study or in another appropriate field of study.
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Research taking place in the M.A in Education-Instructional Technology program
Traditional and emergent technology uses in educational contexts.


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USRowing Announces Eight of its 2018 Annual Award Winners
By Maeve Berry • September 20, 2018
PRINCETON, N.J. – USRowing is pleased to announce the winners of its eight Board of Directors-selected annual awards for 2018. The following individuals will be honored for their outstanding contributions to the sport of rowing:
USRowing Medal of Honor – David A. Grant
Jack Kelly Award – Mitch Tamkin
John J. Carlin Service Award – Beth Sala Covin
Anita DeFrantz Award – Jenn Junk
Isabel Bohn Award – Pat Tirone
Clayton Chapman Award – Mitch Budman
Man of the Year – Steve Hargis
Ernestine Bayer Award – Nicole Marek
USRowing Medal of Honor recipient David A. Grant, along with the USRowing Senior, Under 23 and Under 19 Male and Female Athletes of the Year, will be honored at the 2018 Golden Oars Gala on November 15 at the New York Athletic Club's Manhattan location. The remaining award winners will be honored at the 2018 USRowing Annual Awards Reception scheduled for December 8 as part of the 2018 USRowing Annual Convention in San Diego, Calif.
The athlete of the year awards will be announced the week of October 1, while the Jack Franklin Award, Joan Zandbergen "Mama Z" Award and Julian Wolf Award, which are voted on by referees, will be announced in mid-October.
For more information about the 2018 Golden Oars Gala, co-hosted by the National Rowing Foundation, click here. For more information about the USRowing Annual Convention, click here.
About the 2018 Award Winners
USRowing Medal of Honor – David A. Grant
Awarded to a member of the rowing community in the U.S. who has rendered conspicuous service to, or accomplished extraordinary feats in, rowing. It is the highest honor USRowing can bestow.
For more than 50 years, David A. Grant has composed a life and career as a renowned collegiate rowing coach, turning Orange Coast College crew, a two-year community college in California, into a major regional and national powerhouse. Competing against four-year universities and colleges, he coached crews to 11 national titles, with the Pirates winning over 80 percent of their races during his coaching tenure. Grant's coaching experience includes taking his collegiate crews to the Henley Royal Regatta 11 times and the People's Republic of China, where OCC became the first American crew to ever visit and compete. He served as a member of the U.S. coaching staff for rowing at the 1984 Olympic Games. In addition to coaching, Grant was a successful professor, associate dean of students and dean of students for several years before becoming the OCC's fifth president on July 1, 1990, a position he held until January of 1996. Led by the powerful "all-in" mentality he has brought forward over the past 50-plus years, Grant has expanded access to the life-changing experience of rowing for many.
"There are no doubt countless other individuals in this great sport of rowing who are more deserving of this very generous surprise," Grant said. "There are few things in life more special than to be honored by one's friends — and rowing colleagues are especially appreciated. I am very grateful."
Jack Kelly Award – Mitch Tamkin
Awarded to an outstanding individual who represents the ideals that Jack Kelly exemplified: superior achievements in rowing, service to amateur athletics, and success in their chosen profession, thereby serving as an inspiration to American rowers.
Mitch Tamkin began his rowing career while attending Kent School, where he earned the opportunity to row for two junior national teams. He continued on, dedicating hours to making boats go fast while attending the University of Pennsylvania, rowing for three years until suffering from a herniated disc. Since 2013, he has resided on the team's board. In addition to starting two paper trading companies, Tamkin assisted in the formation and growth of Friends of Port Rowing, where he is now president. The program has evolved at a rapid pace, becoming the largest on Long Island. Since 2014, he has been a board member of the National Rowing Foundation, dedicating his time to promoting rowing and making the sport more accessible.
"I am thrilled, honored, and completely surprised to have been nominated and awarded such a prestigious award," Tamkin said. "I have admired all of the previous recipients, and I feel privileged and extremely proud to be in their company."
John J. Carlin Service Award – Beth Sala Covin
Awarded to honor an individual who has made significant and outstanding commitments in support of rowing.
Since housing her first USRowing Training Center athletes in 2010, Beth Covin has placed more than 75 national team rowers with temporary or permanent host families. A volunteer in the truest sense, she recognized the need for affordable housing and took it upon herself to develop, from scratch, a network of host families in Princeton, N.J. After moving to the Bay Area, she founded a similar network of host families and significantly contributed to the relocation of the men's national team to Oakland, Calif. In addition to fostering a sense of community beyond the boathouse, her unrelenting support over multiple quadrenniums has made it financially feasible for many rowers to pursue their Olympic dreams.
"I'm not a rower; I married into rowing," Covin said. "It has been one of the greatest joys of my life to become a host mom and to help rowers achieve their Olympic dreams. I'm thrilled and honored to be receiving this award."
Anita DeFrantz Award – Jenn Junk
Awarded to an individual or organization achieving measurable success in expanding diversity opportunities in rowing.
Jenn Junk has tirelessly dedicated herself to Recovery on Water's (ROW) mission, team members and the sport of rowing for over a decade. She co-founded the program in 2007 and has grown its reach to become the largest rowing program in the country serving breast cancer patients and survivors. Particularly strong at rallying the community around rowing, Junk rowed a boat around Lake Michigan in 2012, raising over $150,000 to purchase boats for the team. Despite setbacks, she chose to continue her journey by bike, cycling 600 miles before rowing the final leg of the trip and returning home after 59 days at "sea." Additionally, she has worked with countless committees and city officials to help secure a permanent home for rowing on the south side of Chicago. Her passion for the sport, and for people in general, is infectious. Through teamwork and commitment, hundreds of women have transformed under her leadership, going from chemo treatments, hair loss and a near fatal diagnosis to seeing themselves as strong athletes for the first time in their lives.
"I'm honored to receive this award and honor from USRowing," Junk said. "The women of ROW are my inspiration, and they remind me every day that sport has the power to change lives."
Isabel Bohn Award – Pat Tirone
Awarded to an individual or organization achieving measurable success in expanding rowing opportunities for those with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Delta Sculling Center's Pat Tirone (PT, DPT, EdD) is a pioneer in California's adaptive rowing circles. As a physical therapist working with those facing life-changing disabilities, she recognized the lack of adaptive sporting opportunities in the area. Tirone founded Delta Sculling Center, "Where EveryBODY Sculls," since those who require adaptations to ergs and boats could row beside those who do not. Over the past couple of years, Delta Sculling has added a Freedom Rows program for military vets suffering from PTSD and other war-related injuries. Tirone has pioneered many opportunities for "differently abled" scullers, making sure that the inclusive intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act is being carried out in rowing venues throughout California and elsewhere. Her next goal is to foster dialogue in our community about how we can make regattas and land rowing competitions truly inclusive. She intends on continuing to combine her expertise as a PT with her passion for sculling, so those who are differently abled can row alongside those who are "temporarily able bodied."
"When I heard I was chosen for this award, I watched videos of Isabel [Bohn] and the recipients who followed her," Tirone said. "These are the people who have mentored me and inspired me. None of the work I have done or intentions that I've had would have manifested without the amazing corps of volunteers that comprise DSC's program for adaptive rowing, as well as our Board of Directors and, most importantly, my husband. I feel we should all get this award. Sometimes the uphill climb seems very long and even too challenging, but when one of our athletes shares with us what our work means to them, it catapults us upward. Receiving this award provides the same driving energy to keep on going, to continue to believe that we are contributing and making a difference. Thank you!"
Clayton Chapman Award – Mitch Budman
Awarded to an outstanding individual who emulates Clayton Chapman's 30-year stewardship of the Eastern Sprints and IRA Championships. This person will have consistently served behind the scenes in unrecognized, but important roles, in staging a regatta.
Mitch Budman continues to operate behind the scenes at the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta, as he has done for 30 years. Budman continues to be the unsung hero – the "smarts" behind the continued success in making the regatta Philadelphia's most inclusive and most successful. His constant, year-round efforts both on and off the water allow the Head of the Schuylkill to operate in the black, providing the regatta the opportunity to give back to underserved local communities and organizations that border the river. Budman currently serves on the executive committee and volunteer coaches at the University Barge Club, where he formerly served as president and treasurer. In 2017, he was invited to coach the U.S. team in the Maccabiah Games in Israel.
"As someone that tries to stay under the radar, this is a surprise and an honor," Budman said. "To be part of the rowing community is pure enjoyment for me."
Man of the Year – Steve Hargis
Awarded in recognition of outstanding contributions to men's rowing and/or to an outstanding man in rowing.
Steve Hargis is best known as USRowing's Director of Under 19 High Performance Programs, where has been responsible for the growth, programmatic changes, coach mentoring and long-term planning for the junior national teams since 2008. From 1999 to 2008, Hargis served as head coach of the junior women's national team development camp, and from 2004 to 2008, he also served as head coach of the junior women's national team. He has seen numerous podium finishes, including winning the first-ever gold medal for the U.S. in the women's eight at the 2008 World Rowing Junior Championships in Linz-Ottensheim, Austria. In 2018, the U.S. team made history as it came away with two gold medals and seven total medals from the World Rowing Junior Championships.
"It is almost impossible to put into words how honored I am to receive this award," Hargis said. "The last decade has been a great journey with amazing coaches and athletes that have all had a part in the evolution of the U19 program to an unprecedented level of success. I am proud of what we, collectively, have accomplished and know that the great Hart Perry, my mentor and friend, would be too. I look forward to seeing what the future has to offer, and I am excited to be part of such a great program."
Ernestine Bayer Award – Nicole Marek
Awarded in recognition of outstanding contributions to women's rowing and/or to an outstanding woman in rowing.
Nicole Marek began rowing at Grosse Ile High School, where she participated for three years before committing to Michigan State University. As senior captain at MSU, Marek stepped up in the wake of the scandal involving Larry Nassar, giving the rowing team and the university a voice. While breaking program erg records, she acted as spokesperson, advocate and a shoulder to cry on. She gathered teammates in hotel lobbies to write press releases and organized a meeting with the MSU Board of Trustees. As a result of Marek's incredible leadership and compassion, policies have been changed to help protect current and future athletes at MSU and throughout the Big Ten. An All-Big Ten selection, CRCA National Scholar Athlete and participant at the U23 women's selection camp, Marek is an ultimate role model for women in rowing, making it safer for rowers everywhere to succeed.
"There are no words to describe how incredibly honored I feel to be receiving this award," Marek said. "I must also give credit to my fellow seniors and teammates at Michigan State University, who all stepped up and worked together to make our voices heard. We presented solutions and worked with the university to ensure changes were made and did so in a confident and professional way. From this experience, my hope is that all women and girls feel empowered to speak up for what is right."


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Football Fan? Food Fan? We've got you covered!
Brian Emmett is at it again…stopping by to share some easy football grub, easy enough to whip up at a moment's notice when the crowd decides to watch the big game at your place. Taking two classic favorites, Brian has shared simple recipes for some mouthwatering beef chili and a classic grilled cheese.
Savory Suggestion: when eating these two together, dunking the gooey sandwich into the chili is sure to score some extra points in flavor!
Brian Emmett's Beef Chili
Serves 6-8
1 cup of beef stock
1 tablespoon of gluten-free soy sauce
1 tablespoon gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
1 large onion chopped
Olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 lbs ground sirloin
1/2 cup of chili powder
1/4 cup of cumin
2 teaspoons of turmeric
2 teaspoons of coriander
1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
1 12-ounce can or bottle gluten-free beer (your favorite)
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 4-ounce can of diced green chilies
1 14-ounce can of dark red kidney beans
1 14-ounce can of light red kidney beans
1. Mix beef stock with soy and Worcestershire sauces.
2. Sauté onions in olive oil and season with salt and pepper until translucent; then add garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes more. Add ground sirloin and brown until almost cooked through then add all spices to meat onion and garlic mixture.
3. Add beer and reduce by half; then add crushed tomatoes and beef stock mixture. Cook simmering for 1 hour.
4. Before serving, add chilies and beans until heated through. Serve with your favorite accompaniments!
Gluten-Free Grilled Cheese
Makes 1 sandwich
Butter, about two teaspoons
Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
2 slices gluten-free bread (such as Canyon Bakehouse)
1 slice each of American, Cheddar, Monterrey Jack and Swiss cheeses
Salt and pepper
1. Spread butter and olive oil evenly over each piece of bread. Place one slice bread, butter side down, on Panini press. Top with cheeses and cover cheeses with other piece of bread.
2. Turn press on to medium high. Cook about 3 minutes, or until bread is golden brown. Sprinkle with salt and fresh cracked pepper.
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Serving in the Isles of the Sea: An Interview with Area Legal Counsel Arthur Edgson
Personal Background:
Brother Edgson received his J.D. from J. Reuben Clark Law School in 1981 and returned to his native Canada to practice law as a barrister and solicitor in Vancouver. He often says "you cannot be any more Canadian than I am," as he was born on July 1st, Canada Day. Art currently resides in Auckland, New Zealand where he has served as Area Legal Counsel (ALC) over the Pacific Area since 2012.
Brother Edgson is accompanied in New Zealand by his wife, DeEtte, a native of Blackfoot, Idaho, whom he met in college. The Edgsons have four grown children and eight grandchildren. All four children, who hold dual Canadian-U.S. citizenship, are married and live in the United States.
After Brother Edgson retired from law practice at age fifty-eight, he and his wife desired to devote their time and energy to missionary service for the LDS Church. The Edgsons envisioned possibly serving a humanitarian mission somewhere throughout the world. The call to serve, however, was for Brother Edgson, with his wife, to serve a mission for the Office of General Counsel as an Associate Area Legal Counsel (AALC) for the Europe Area. Serving in Solihull, England, the Edgsons fell in love with the United Kingdom and its people, and with missionary service as a couple.
At the conclusion of the Edgsons' service in the United Kingdom, Elder Lance B. Wickman, the Church's General Counsel, asked them if they would accept an assignment to go to New Zealand where Art would serve as ALC over the Pacific Area. Needless to say, it was a very easy decision for the two of them to make. Brother Edgson notes that living in New Zealand and serving the Lord while there as an ALC, is a cherished, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Description of Area:
Brother Edgson oversees the Church's legal affairs for the Pacific Area which covers 19 countries including Australia and New Zealand. It also includes the islands of Tonga, Samoa, American Samoa, Fiji, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Nauru, Niue, the Marshall Islands, Kiribati, the Cook Islands, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tuvalu, Wallis and Futuna Islands and Vanuatu. The Pacific Area has 10 temples, 17 missions, 133 stakes and 36 districts. Approximately 520,000 members of the LDS Church reside in the Area.
With 19 different countries and a huge geographic area to oversee, Brother Edgson manages a wide range of legal issues. They include ensuring compliance of all Church legal entities, retaining and managing local counsel to advise on legal issues within the various countries, Church humanitarian initiatives, audits, government relations, issues arising from the acquisition of real estate and construction of Church buildings, and matters relating to missionaries, visas, and tax and finance. He is grateful for the opportunity to be involved in such a broad range of stimulating legal work while representing the interests of the Church.
From right to left: Arthur Edgson, Auma Ming Leung Wai (the former Attorney
General of Samoa), Fiti (the Attorney General's wife), and Elder S. Gifford
Nielsen (First Counsellor Area Presidency)
Interfacing with Government Officials:
In his role as ALC, Brother Edgeson interacts with various government officials including prime ministers, heads of state, attorney generals and members of parliament.
Brother Edgson's Canadian background has helped him on several occasions to make personal connections with government officials. In particular, the Samoan Head of State knew the late Canadian Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau, and Trudeau's son Justin. The Samoan leader conversed with Art about the positive relationship he had had with Trudeau, and discussed the recent election of Justin Trudeau as Canada's newest Prime Minister.
Rewards of Serving as an ALC:
Brother Edgson encourages other lawyers to consider serving as Associate Area Legal Counsel or Area Legal Counsel if given the opportunity.
Through his work as an AALC and ALC, he has been blessed with the opportunity to meet with wonderful and loving members of the Church throughout the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and the island nations of the South Pacific.
Brother Edgson advises lawyers to focus on the good that they can do. He was motivated to go to law school in part to help people and to be of service. His service as an AALC and ALC has given him the unique opportunity to combine his professional skills with his desire to serve and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He has often felt the hand of the Lord guiding and assisting him with lawyering decisions that needed to be made in the UK and Pacific Area on behalf of the Church. He feels blessed to be trusted by the Lord to serve as an AALC and ALC and associate with the other fine lawyers in the Office of General Counsel who are all, like him, on the Lord's errand. His service as an AALC and ALC has been a soul refining experience that has continued to strengthen his testimony of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. For this, he is eternally grateful.
By Wendy F. Jerdon, Media Committee
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Garrison Keillor was born in 1942 in Anoka, Minnesota, and began his radio career as a freshman at the University of Minnesota, from which he graduated in 1966. He went to work for Minnesota Public Radio in 1969, and from July 6, 1974 through July 1, 2016, he created and hosted his popular variety show, A Prairie Home Companion, for some 3.5 million listeners on 700 public radio stations coast to coast and beyond. Keillor has been honored with Grammy, ACE, and George Foster Peabody awards, the National Humanities Medal, and election to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His many books include Lake Wobegon Days, The Book of Guys, Pilgrims: A Wobegon Romance, Guy Noir and the Straight Skinny, and The Keillor Reader (Viking). He is the host of the daily program The Writer's Almanac and the editor of several anthologies of poetry, most recently, Good Poems: American Places (Viking). In 2006, Keillor played himself in the movie adaptation of his show, a film directed by Robert Altman. In 2007, he opened an independent bookstore, Common Good Books, in St. Paul, the city where he and his wife make their home.
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For 23 years (1993-2016), he served as pianist and music director for Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion, a live public radio variety show with, at its peak, over 4 million listeners. He provided original theatrical underscoring, led the house band, and performed as a featured soloist. He also accompanied many of the show's guests including James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Chet Atkins, Emmylou Harris, Carole King, Elvis Costello, Taj Mahal, The Everly Brothers, Yo-Yo Ma,Brad Paisley, Renée Fleming, Kristin Chenoweth,Shawn Colvin, and Mark Knopfler. He has appeared on many of Garrison Keillor's CDs (including five nominated forGrammys) and videos, as well as TV specials on The Disney Channel, PBS, and the BBC. Dworsky made his on-screen film debut as pianist/bandleader in the 2006Robert Altman film, A Prairie Home Companion, with an all-star ensemble cast including Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin,Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly, Lindsay Lohan, Kevin Kline, and Keillor. Richard also served as the film's music director, arranger, and composer. Learn more about Richard here.
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"On December 24, I drove from ny to Connecticut to spend a quiet Christmas with my circle of relatives. The night time earlier than, i might eventually gotten closure from my ex and was telling my high-quality friend all of the locations i used to be searching ahead to traveling to the subsequent year. within approximately 10 mins of being home, I realized my orthopedist had known as me. He became going to place me on some arthritis shots to restoration a knee problem i used to be having, so I had to take a being pregnant test with the intention to move on them. I known as him returned questioning it was about the arthritis pictures, and he at once said, 'We were given the effects of your pregnancy check... they came again high-quality!' He said it so happily, thinking he become giving me a few extremely good news on Christmas. I actually paused for at least 10 seconds and stated, 'Like...i'm pregnant?' He knew proper then that he had dropped a bomb.
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"Natural" and "organic" are two commonly used adjectives that preface many gastronomic items. Just when I thought I'd heard them all, wine has now been added to that list. Natural wine seems like an abstract concept; however, thanks to Stacy Khoury-Diaz, Washington D.C. now has a hub for it: Dio Wine Bar. Located on the H Street corridor ((904 H St NE 20002), the woman-owned bar boasts an industrial finish and intimate space, while offering a short selection of wines, cocktails, and locally sourced bites and snacks.
While natural wine has no legal definition, Dio's website describes it as "grapes farmed in a sustainable, organic, or biodynamic manner (as few pesticides and chemical sprays as possible). It also means that there are little additives and mechanized processes for removing components from wine, like alcohol and acid." At a recent opening reception, I sampled 3 of the 30 wines served in the bar: Sparkling Rosé (France), Skin-Fermented (Italy), and Cabernet Franc (France). All three were delicious and savory, providing fresh flavor to delight the senses. The Skin-Fermented is unique with its orange-ish color (a result of fermentation with the grape skin attached) and bitter tang.
Small bites were provided to pair with the wines offered. A board of cheese, charcuterie, marinated olives, and spiced nuts were placed on various points of the bar to bolster the flavor notes in the wine. Attendees were also given samples of the menu including bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese, gougères, and my personal favorite, toasties with mushrooms and micro-arugula.
I would give this bar 5 out of 5 cocktails (or, in this case, wine glasses). I loved the cozy atmosphere and the wines were divine. Stacy did a phenomenal job of constructing a space that is modern, welcoming, and not too "stuffy" where you feel out of place if you're not an oenophile. If you'd like more information on Dio Wine Bar, be sure to check out their website diowinebar.com and tell them we sent you!
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text: Good morning, Lord Jesus. Put Your thoughts in my mind and Your desires in my heart to guide my steps along my journey of faith in You today. "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will also" (Matthew 6:29-21).Everyone lives for some kind of treasure. Your treasure will control the one thing that controls everything else, your heart. What controls your heart controls your words and your life. My heart will be in the right place when my treasure is in the right place. What I treasure most is what get's the most of me -- my time, my attention, my resources, my passion. And You said my treasures should be in heaven.Things on earth should never be your treasure.As things on earth will never be your savior.Lord, what are "treasures in heaven?" "Treasures in heaven are the things that are treasured most in the kingdom of heaven. They are not treasures of silver or gold or diamonds or rubies. They are treasures of humility and faith, obedience and love, kindness and joy. They are the treasures that Jesus treasure's most in your heart as he allows you to form his heart in you. For the kingdom of heaven is within you, and Jesus' desire is to see the treasures in heaven become his treasures in you." Lord. Grow these treasures in me. Store them up in me. Give me the grace to grow and embrace humility and faith, obedience and love, kindness and joy, and everything else that You long to see maturing in me. Let this be my treasure and let this be my heart. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.My Family, may you treasure what Jesus treasures, and may His treasure grow in you every day, as you keep growing in Him. May "treasures from heaven" be what controls your heart and controls your words and your life today, in Jesus' name! Please pray the same of me. God bless you, my friends!Gary Liederbach-Lead FollowerOne Direction Community Please share your reflections and prayers in the comment box below. Please donate and support us as we reach out with the heart of Jesus into our community. Give 3 Comments


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Bleach — Season 3
With the popularity of his show going down Don Kan'onji decides to reform the Karakura team. The first one he recruits is Kon. Then Ururu, Jinta and Yuzu end up joining them. After receiving some abuse from the others Kon runs away and ends up being captured by a Hollow.
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The Exhibition Project: A 37 90 89. The invention of the Neo-Avantgarde will be dedicated to the project space A 37 90 89, founded in 1969 in Antwerp, which decisively influenced the development of project spaces around the world, serving as an example for later models of alternative project spaces, producer galleries, and joint initiatives. The artists and curators involved in Antwerp at the time are today some of the most outstanding representatives of the neo-avant-garde.
Taking the 50th anniversary of the founding of Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (n.b.k.) and of Antwerp's A 37 90 89 as an occasion, by representing and examining the historical project space Projektraums A 37 90 89, the social transformations around 1968/1969 will be reconstructed and made productive and relevant for us today.
At the same time, the history of Neuer Berliner Kunstverein is linked to the activities in Antwerp and beyond by way of a collaboration with the project space After the Butcher, a bridge to the present and Berlin's project spaces today.
Curators: Marius Babias, Florian Waldvogel
Artists: Carl Andre, Stan Brakhage, Robert Breer, James Lee Byars, Marcel Broodthaers, Daniel Buren, Hanne Darboven, Jörg Immendorff, Arthur Köpcke, Robin Page, Chris Reinecke, Tomas Schmit, Ben Vautier, La Monte Young / Marian Zazeela, among others
Wed, 26 Sep, 18.00h
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Despite the fact that "Focus on Romania - Ft. Lauderdale Waves 2015" celebrates only its second year of existence, South Florida film lovers already cherish its return to CINEMA PARADISO, this October 22nd through 25th. Five feature films, a documentary and a collection of award winning shorts from Romania will screen at the well-known art-house, home of the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF), this year at its 30th edition. Guest filmmakers from Romania will again present and discuss their work with the interested audiences.
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Earlier Event: October 10FOCUS ON ROMANIA 2014
Later Event: May 412th. EDITION OF L.A. SOUTH EASTERN EUROPEAN FILM FEST, 2017


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This 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Convertible has been with the seller for 20 years and is powered by a 260ci V8 paired to an automatic transmission. The engine is said to have been replaced prior to the seller's ownership and the car has seen limited use over the past several years. Recently it has been started once per month and with short drives around the block and was last serviced in 2010. It recently received a new battery but and would benefit from further refurbishment. It is being sold with a clean California title in the seller's name.
The teal blue paint is believed original and shows some dents and surface rust. A crease and some scrapes are noted on the passenger fender, and there is rust on the inside and outside of the doors. Some thinning of the finish is evident on the hood and driver's door. Knock-off wheels are wrapped in an older set of whitewall tires.
A few rips and tears are noted in the older cloth soft top and additional photos detailing its condition in the gallery.
Inside, front and rear blue vinyl bench seats are present and further shown in the gallery. The matching padded blue dash houses a factory push button radio and large speedometer with surrounding gauges. The odometer shows 75k miles and true mileage is unknown.
According to the previous owner, the 260ci V8 engine is a replacement. As its last service was in 2010, the seller recommends a tune-up before any highway driving and says that it runs a bit rich. Truck shocks were installed to smooth out the ride and a new battery was put in earlier this year.
Two videos of the engine are provided by the seller and viewable below. Some corrosion can be seen around the trunk edges.
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Oasis High School Ministry's "Freshman Frenzy"
On June 3rd from 6-8 PM, current High School students welcome the current 8th grade students into High School Ministry. Invite all your 8thgrade through High School aged friends. Meet in the Youth Room for a night of games, an inflatable obstacle course, and more!


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text: |The School of Mathematics is seeking to appoint an outstanding mathematical scientist to the Beyer Chair in Applied Mathematics. We are one of the larger integrated mathematics Schools/departments in the UK, and pride ourselves on providing a friendly, supportive and collegial environment to foster world-class research and teaching. The Beyer Chair is a senior professorial position in Applied Mathematics, established in 1881 by an endowment from the industrialist Charles Frederick Beyer. You will have a distinguished track record of research in one or more areas of Applied Mathematics, defined in its broadest sense, and will play a leading role in the life of the School, by providing inspiring leadership in research, and also through appropriate teaching and service activities. Salary and a competitive start-up package are by negotiation, with scope to fully recognise applicants of the very highest standing. The post is usually full-time, but a part-time appointment may be considered. The School and the University are fully committed to Athena SWAN principles to promote women in science, and are keen to accommodate staff with family or caring responsibilities. We have a package of family-friendly policies, covering flexible working, career breaks and entitlement to paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Further benefits are described at http://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/benefits-working-here/ Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies Enquiries about vacancy shortlisting and interviews: Name: Professor Andrew Hazel, Head of Applied Mathematics Email: email@example.com Technical support: Email: email@example.com Tel: +44 (0)161 850 2004 General enquiries: Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Tel: +44 (0)161 275 4499 This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date


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She came to me broken.
She'd been making the same excuse for years and it had finally caught up with her. "This is just who I am" was no longer working in her life. Her boss had called her into the office with a write-up about her emotional outburst on the job in front of clients. Her boyfriend of several years wanted a break from their relationship and she couldn't understand why, even after revealing he had warned her that he was tiring of her continual outbursts for no reason. As I began to peel back the onion it helped me to understand her mindset.
Her favorite shows all featured women being catty with each other.
Her closest female friends all acted like the women in the shows she watched. Some were in relationships where someone was cheating and others were settling with a cheater. They talked about each other behind their backs and it became very difficult for her to avoid joining in; soon, she as talking about everyone and being a confidante to the drama on all sides. Over time, she had become an active participant in the drama that surrounded her without even knowing. Her mood went from happy to irritated. When I probed her on where he unhappiness really lied, she had no clue. She couldn't tell me why she was unhappy.
Petty is popular.
I can pull up dozens of memes about being petty. Prior to petty being popular, I was the Queen of Petty. I was also miserable. I was a habitual over-reactor. Every single thing made me 100 times more angry than the average person. I took everything personal. Looking back I'm surprised I was able to be that way for so long. It was a very sad life to live. I had a really close friend that I envied so much I told her one day along with saying how much I despised her life. Our friendship ended that day. I blamed her when it was really me.
You are what you watch.
Pettiness has taken over television and social media. This we know. It's a sad reality that misery still very much loves company and so many people are taking a seat with it. There are plenty of people who watch these shows and leave the drama on television and an even bigger group of people who watch and then emulate the same drama in their real lives. What are you watching and how is it affecting you? Do you find yourself in unnecessary drama and turmoil in your personal life? Be honest with yourself.
You are who you hang around.
People ask me if it's hard to not be petty and hang around petty people. The short answer is yes; it's difficult because as you change your mindset, you'll fall out of love with listening to the gossip, you'll get bored with hearing misery and you'll want to no longer be in their company. There are people who have also mastered the art of being around the same people and not participating in the gossip and judging ways of their friends. It takes a very strong person to do this.
Your children are watching.
Especially those teenagers. They are watching and emulating your actions with their friends, in their social settings, and at school away from you. How are you teaching your teens to act?