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User7250306 · Recently married
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Bianca truly made our day spectacular. Between making sure everything was just right to texting me in the morning to see if I needed anything, she goes over and beyond. She was an asset within our wedding planning and we truly can't thank her enough for being so sweet and amazing.Sent on 06/06/2019
James and Stefanie · Married on 10/28/2018
Above and beyond expectations! Made our dream wedding reality!
Bianca was nothing short of amazing and our genuine wedding fairy! We provided her with a few vague ideas and she managed to turn it into an event that far exceeded all expectations for ourselves and our guests! Bianca was always responsive with our questions and concerns, and a joy to collaborate with. Her professional experience and relationships with vendors played a huge part in keeping us calm and stress free throughout the whole process. We knew Bianca had it handled.Sent on 02/10/2019
Her vision and style are second to none! Every little detail was crafted to reflect our personalities, and our guests felt the exact vibe we were going for from the moment they arrived. More than a few people have told us that it was the most beautiful/fun weddings they've been to, and we know it wouldn't have been possible without Bianca. We can't recommend her enough and know that you're going to have A Beyoutiful Fete with Bianca at the helm.
Adrianne · Married on 11/04/2017
It was such a pleasure to work with Bianca and her team! She brought my wedding vision together perfectly and delivered a breathtaking design that my guests are still talking about! Bianca went above and beyond and even responded to my bridal concerns late evenings, off hours and even her birthday! Her help, ideas and overall joyfulness was really appreciated by my husband and I! You won't be disappointed working with abeyoutiful Fête and events!Sent on 12/12/2017
Erin · Married on 10/06/2017
My husband and I booked A Beyoutiful Fête Events & Design for our wedding this past October, and we are SO GLAD that we did. Bianca & her team were amazing to work with! Everything was personalized to a T, and Bianca herself is so pleasant and fun that it's like getting together with a friend every time you meet. She was amazing at helping us stay in our budget and thought of things that I never even knew I wanted. The wedding day went amazingly smoothly and we were able to enjoy it and not have to worry about a thing. Do yourself a favor and book Bianca & her team for your wedding/event!Sent on 04/20/2018
Jessica · Married on 09/30/2017
Hire this woman! Bianca is not only fun and easy to work with, while still being organized and on top of everything, but she listens and executes YOUR vision. She works with your vendors to get what you want and always has your best interest in mind. I hired her as a day of coordinator but she really starts about a month out. She made our master timeline and definitely kept us on track throughout the day. It was so nice to know I had someone to handle all the details and that me and my mom could enjoy the day. Bianca also lead our rehearsal since we had a friend officiating and she did a great job. Everyone left feeling comfortable about how the next day would go. She also had great vendor recommendations and responded quickly whenever I had a question throughout the planning process. Our wedding was absolutely beautiful and went so smoothly! Hiring Bianca was a fantastic decision. Our wedding was 9/30/2017 at the Birkby House in Leesburg.Sent on 10/29/2017
Sitara · Married on 09/23/2017
Bianca was amazing!
Bianca was so wonderful to work with. I think we were probably the kind of couple planners dread - we had no idea what we were doing but had an opinion about everything! Bianca held our hands patiently and made everything come together seamlessly. She provided lots of helpful guidance, kept things low-stress, and on the day of the wedding she pulled everything together so well! She added a lot of special touches, personally arranging things, setting up decorations, etc. She really made the whole wedding come together (and kept us sane - no small task at a wedding!). We would highly, highly recommend Bianca. We are so glad we found her for our wedding.Sent on 12/31/2018
Lettie · Married on 09/09/2017
I absolutely loved working with Bianca, she was fantastic!! She provided an amazing service, and was so kind and fun during the day of the Wedding. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a Wedding Planner!!Sent on 12/14/2017
L · Married on 09/03/2017
Bianca was an absolute joy to work with! She was so helpful, creative, responsive and added so much value to our process. She was instrumental in making our special day that much more beautiful and a successful and flawless event. She was so knowledgeable on the industry, provided excellent vendor recommendations as well as logistical and creative ideas. She has a great attitude and makes you feel at ease...essential for any bride during wedding planning time! Her team was so pleasant and supportive on the day of the wedding and made everything go so smoothly. My husband was so impressed as well and really enjoyed working with Bianca. I can't imagine what the process or day would have been like with them. I can confidently say that with A Beyoutiful Fete as your planner, you are sure to have a gorgeous and flawless event!Sent on 04/19/2018
ALLISON · Married on 05/29/2017
I'm so grateful that we had Bianca as our wedding planner! After a less-than-positive experience with a different planner, I was left feeling stressed and overwhelmed. I don't like giving up control unless it's with someone I really really trust. Enter Bianca. She completely understood my vision and was able to seamlessly take over the reins when I was dealing with the stress of final exams. Her eye for detail and style is impeccable, but she is also very understanding of budgetary and time constraints. She is also SO NICE; planning the wedding with her felt like talking to a good friend. As a day-of coordinator she helped everything run seamlessly. We enjoyed our wedding so much because we had the peace of mind knowing that absolutely everything was being taken care of. Thank you Bianca!! We love you!!Sent on 08/31/2017
Liz · Married on 11/26/2016
I live in L.A. and my husband and I decided to plan a last minute post-elopement wedding reception in our hometown in VA. I was a wedding photographer in Washington DC before I moved to the West Coast, so I really wanted photo-worthy details that weren't all over Pinterest.Sent on 12/12/2016
It only took one phone conversation with Bianca and I booked her immediately -- she's that good! I explained to her what I wanted: romantic, chic, and elegant with elements that aren't too "cliche" or over-pinned on Pinterest.
Also, since my husband and I eloped in Provence, France, I wanted to incorporate French details into our wedding celebration.
That's all I needed to tell Bianca for her to work her magic. I gave her creative freedom for our wedding and she graciously worked within our budget. She told me exactly what to buy, rent and DIY - what color, what type of candles, type of centerpieces, how many per table, etc.
In just 3 months, Bianca took everything I dreamed of and brought them to life!
We exchanged e-mails, ideas, photos and she NEVER missed a beat. Every single e-mail and inquiry were answered in a timely, courteous and professional manner.
Needless to say, she completely blew me away with her styling and design ideas! My husband and I absolutely LOVED every detail. When we finally met in person at our wedding celebration, I gave her a huge hug and thanked her for everything. Our guests couldn't stop gushing about HOW gorgeous our wedding was and how the decor truly reflected my husband's and my personalities.
If you want your wedding to be beautiful and styled in a way that truly reflects you and your fiancé, GO WITH BIANCA!
She is worth EVERY penny. She saved us SO much time and all the hassle and headache of trying to design/decorate everything ourselves. Hire a professional and trust Bianca to work her magic -- you won't regret it!
Thank you again, Bianca! We love you!
Brittany · Married on 10/22/2016
Do yourself a favor and hire Bianca, it will be the best money you will spend on your wedding, no joke! She is friendly, responsive, organized, fun, professional and will help in any way she can. I basically needed to clone myself for the day of, and I feel I am getting an even better version of 'OCD organized' me :) HIRE HER!Sent on 09/28/2016
Kaitlin · Married on 10/15/2016
If you have any concerns about hiring a coordinator - don't. Bianca was AMAZING and we're so glad we hired her 6 weeks before our wedding. She is so responsive, organized, professional (but so fun!), engaged and honestly loves what she does. Her love for her job comes out in her work - and she's honestly excited about you, your wedding, and helping ensure you have a flawless day. I knew that the day of my wedding I had nothing to worry about. She kept the day organized and on time (her day of timelines are amazing!), made sure everyone had what they needed and were where they were supposed to be, got the reception space set up beautifully, and left nothing to question. Stop thinking about it, and hire Bianca. You won't regret it.Sent on 11/18/2016
Ashley · Married on 09/30/2016
I can't say enough about how great Bianca and her team were. I hired ABF for Day-of-Coordinating services and it was probably the single best decision I made as far as wedding plans go.Sent on 10/27/2016
They did an amazing job setting up the day of so that my family and friends could enjoy themselves. ABF made sure all of my vendors were prepared and ready, including a rain plan and also attended and ran a wedding rehearsal. It was so great not to have to worry about anything. Every one kept telling me I was the most relaxed bride they'd seen, and I think about 90% of that was due to knowing my wedding was in good hands.
After the wedding, I asked my vendors for feedback as well, and they all had nothing but great things to say about working with ABF. They were blown away by the professionalism and how early in the process ABF started to reach out (allowing vendors time to adjust plans if needed).
I'll be recommending Bianca to any of my future friends that get married.
Kanisha · Married on 08/06/2016
HIRE BIANCA!!! I cannot say enough about how fantastic it was working with A Beyoutiful Fete to organize and execute our beautiful wedding and reception. When searching for a wedding coordinator I really wanted a someone that I could get along with on a personal level -- not just a show-runner but really someone who would invest in my visions as much as I had (and whose opinions I could trust because she *got* me). Bianca exceeded all of my expectations all regards! I can't remember the specific package I chose, but she was incredibly responsive by phone and email to any questions I had about etiquette & what to expect from vendors re: value and service, attended two reception venue walk-throughs, and communicated seamlessly with our DJ, florist, photographer, and reception coordinator. I really feel like she made my comfort a priority by being so detail oriented and patient -- I could really relax on the big day knowing that she and her team would handle the logistical details with as much attention as I would have paid. While she worked with two assistants on our wedding day, it was always easy to access her directly in the run-up. She understood my vision from the get go and was so helpful with suggestions and opinions about how I could get what I was looking for in a way that didn't break the bank!!! Also, what Bianca offers is worth WAY more than what she charges -- with her you can get really bespoke service at a totally normal price which is not a foregone conclusion with everyone. Highly, highly, highly recommend!!!Sent on 12/12/2017
Amber · Married on 07/23/2016
Bianca was my wedding planner for my wedding of 250 guests this past July, and she did an amazing job. She made the entire process of planning the wedding, accommodating guests needs, selecting vendors, and balancing budgets a breeze. She is such a professional and a lovely person. Before her, I had interviewed a couple of other wedding planners, and I could tell that they wanted to gouge me for every penny. But Bianca, on the other hand, showed me from the start that she had my best interest at heart and would do her best to save in any way possible. Our event was such a success, and our friends thought we spent over 100 thousand dollars, however, Bianca helped us to execute such a success at a fraction of the price. She worked well with the vendors chosen by us, and suggested amazing vendors that provided us with our beautiful decor and photography. Bianca made our dream wedding come true, and I highly recommend her for your next event.Sent on 09/07/2016
Carly · Married on 07/16/2016
Bianca and her team were hands down the BEST decision I made about my wedding day. She was so on top of things it blew my mind. The second I met her I was at ease. She had everything lined up and ready to go and was super helpful in making various decisions about the set up and flow of the wedding day. I am really not sure what I would have done without her, but I do know that I would have been a mess! On top of her professionalism and attention to detail, she was just plain fun and easy to be around. I certainly felt like I could be myself with her. Don't think twice about hiring A Beyoutiful Fete Events and Design, you will not be sorry. Thank you thank you thank you!!!Sent on 09/05/2016
Ben · Married on 05/28/2016
Bianca came to us recommended by a friend who couldn't stop saying how she was worth her weight in gold. We're happy to report that Bianca's great reputation is absolutely well deserved. She kept us on track during the planning stages, helped us with important decisions as our big day approached, and did everything she could when we finally said "I do." Your wedding will be missing something without having Bianca.Sent on 11/05/2016
Juliane · Married on 05/21/2016
Bianca was so warm and generous with her time, ideas, and support. We loved working with her and really could not have managed the day without her help!Sent on 06/23/2016
Isabella · Married on 03/12/2016
Bianca is absolutely amazing! She kind, and fun to work with, and she truly cares about your special day. She made sure every detail was taken care of and perfect. There were so many things I didn't think about, but she made sure to talk to me about all of them without overwhelming me. She is professional and dedicated. She is also very knowledgeable and talented with decorations. She did our flowers, and centerpieces, and they were stunning! I would recommend her 100%!Sent on 04/15/2016
Lisa · Married on 02/04/2016
I am the most unorganized person on the planet, but Bianca swooped in and gave me a peace of mind. I love her! She's very organized, paitent and kind. I'd honestly recommend her to anyone who cares about attention to detail and wants to be stress free on their special day. If I could hire her again, I would!Sent on 04/12/2016
Andrew · Married on 10/10/2015
My wife and I used A Beyoutiful Fete after a recommendation from a friend and only about 6 weeks before our wedding (about). Bianca was wonderful to work with and took a LOT of stress out of our planning and out of our wedding day. I cannot recommend this company enough and cannot even describe how invaluable it was to have someone there to keep everything in order, on time, and to think about all the little things for us on a day that we want to remember as happy, not stressful or chaotic. I really only regret that we hadn't gotten in touch with Bianca earlier to help with more of the planning. The service and attention you get for your money is truly priceless - more than once I have told my wife that the money we spent on A Beyoutiful Fete was the smartest money we spent on the wedding. From making the tent cards to contacting vendors to making sure tips were distributed fairly and so many more things in between, Bianca and her staff were ALWAYS very responsive, friendly, helpful and professional.Sent on 05/20/2016
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User4315389 · 2+ years ago
Two weeks until my wedding and I realized I needed a little help to pull together everything. Bianca and her team were phenomenal! She was an excellent point of contact, ensured all of my vendors were on the same page, and added all of the last minute touches that I needed (and some I overlooked, but were so necessary!). Should I need an event planner in the future, I will certainly use Bianca and her team. She was the best!Sent on 09/27/2015
A Beyoutiful Fête Events & Design's reply:Thank you so much for your kind words Ryma. It was such a pleasure to help and coordinate your big day! Looking forward to working with you again! :)
Megan · Married on 07/03/2015
Bianca is truly fabulous. She went above and beyond to make sure vendors were confirmed, timing and flow was appropriate, decorations set up, tips distributed, gifts packaged. She made our timeline, helped us make signs, transported our packages. dealt with strong personalities with grace, made sure guests were settled, coordinated with DJ, church, venue, photographer, videographer, florist, hotel, limo, and caterer. She is so positive and helpful... A true gift during a stressful time! Highly highly recommend! Book Bianca before someone else does!!!Sent on 12/29/2015
A Beyoutiful Fête Events & Design's reply:Megan, thank you so much for your thoughtful review. It was a joy to work with you, Matt, and your family! I am forever grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your special day! :)
Shauntia · Married on 06/20/2015
Words can not express how grateful I am to have Bianca as the day-of-coordinator for my wedding! She was so patient and kind during this entire stressful process. As a DIY bride with no previous experience with floral arrangements, she was able to help me find the right place to purchase flowers at a 75% less costs than florists were charging me for arrangements. Everything turned out absolutely beautiful! The decor was everything I envisioned and MORE! The only complaint I have is that I didn't use her earlier during my wedding planning process! I am extremely grateful for her help throughout this process and I would highly recommend her for future services! Thank you so much Bianca!!!Sent on 08/12/2015
A Beyoutiful Fête Events & Design's reply:Tia! I had such an amazing time working with you. You were such a laid back and blissful bride. Every moment working with you was fun and truly appreciate getting to know you! :)
User5062788 · 2+ years ago
Bianca was very helpful throughout the whole process and very flexible in allowing me to choose what I wanted for centerpieces. She has good taste and made my wedding very special. She is also very prompt at answering messages and calls, and I was able to contact her at anytime. I definitely recommend her!Sent on 05/10/2015
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Movies, Movies, Movies
Last week I went to the video store on a whim and of course, I grabbed more movies then I could watch in a day, but here they are:
Ehhhh... it was alright, I wanted him to be in another situation like the last installment. I am a huge Riddick fan, I even have the cartoon version that was released after the first movie. In this latest attempt, Riddick decides that he has basically been "Sissified" and needs to get back to his wild roots. So he decides to live on this planet with all of these new wild creatures, even domesticating a dog-like creature. Some bounty hunters land, try to kill Riddick, Riddick kicks but, yadda yadda yadda.
Last Vegas
Great movie even though you can probably tell exactly what happens from just watching the previews... Old man wants to get married to a hot younger lady, decides to have a Bachelor party in Vegas with his childhood friends. Crazy and Wild things happen making them feel young again, etc etc. etc.
Captain Phillips
I remember watching this play out in real life on TV a few years ago. Seeing what happened from the POV of the captain is Awesome. Tom Hanks is an amazing actor, but he might just be too likable in this rendition. From reading about the actual incident, the captain was harsher in real life and many of the crew are suing because he was not portrayed correctly. My favorite takeaway from this movie is how the US sent out MANY boats to save one American from Pirates. We protect our own while sending statements to others... Actions speak louder than words.
Don Jon
Joseph Gordon-Levitt is the brain child of this movie. I think it is an indie movie on steroids. Personally I didn't like the movie BUT I cant get it out of my head. It is about a man that is more addicted to Internet porn than actual relationships. It is interesting to see how he deals with it in modern society and how it can damage real life relationships.
The Butler
I loved this movie.... It has so many cameos it is RIDICULOUS! John Cusack, Robin Williams, James Marsden, Oprah, etc... the list goes on. The acting is superb and you really fall in love with the main character, Cecil, played by Forrest Whitaker. This is a movie that helps open up dialogue within a society and how civil rights are still an issue that needs to be addressed today. I personally don't agree with some of the history points in the movie but this is seen from one character's view point.
The Croods
This is a great animated family movie. It is both funny and heart-warming. It also have A+ voice talent such as Emma Stone, Nick Cage, Ryan Reynolds, etc... My favorite part of the whole movie was the fantastic creatures created by the writers/animators. The creatures are just so lifelike and have attributes of todays animals that little kids wil recognize then throw them for a loop! I have to buy this one for my own collection.
On Netflix.
I have finished the first 2 seasons of American Horror Story and I must say... I am completely hooked! I personally liked the first season better than the 2nd, but I am hearing great reviews from season 3, but dont ruin it for me! Until season 3 is on Netflix I have just started watching Bates Hotel. Is this a good series to watch, let me know on twitter!
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*This post is the first of January's weekly food theme Soupy Sundays. What better way to warm up in these sub zero temperatures then a hearty, comforting bowl of yummy.
There is only one soup from a can that I like. I won't name it here but trust me when I say it is the only one. I've tried many strictly for the convenience and just can't get past the processed canny taste most of these have. Now don't get me wrong I'm not a canned food snob. More than once after an exhausting and busy day I have relied on their advantages for a quick and easy option.
See we are not a leftovers family. Both DH and I actually abhor most leftovers. Lasagna and scalloped potatoes are about all I eat the next day. So lunch at work can get boring with the same sandwiches, the same salads, the same…same. So I've decided to try my hand at making more homemade soups. Soups flavoured how I want, with ingredients I love.
Oddly my first soup is tomato. I don't really like tomato soup. But this past fall at a restaurant with friends I had a bowl of tomato bisque. It was so not tomato soup. It tasted like how velvet would taste. Thick and creamy. Of course that is because of the addition of cream. Which is probably why I enjoyed it so. Cream makes everything better.
This is a wonderfully simple recipe. The most complicated tool you need is a blender. And of course it needs to be served with grilled cheese. That's a given.
Yields 4-6
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 4 tbsp flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 28 oz can of whole tomatoes
- 3 sprigs of parsley
- 2 bay leaves
- 10 leaves of basil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- In a large saucepan over medium heat saute the onion, carrots, celery and garlic until soft and fragrant.
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- Once vegetable are soft add the flour and stir 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes and chicken broth breaking up the tomatoes with the back of your spoon.
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- Add the parsley, bay and basil and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely. Remove the bay leaves
- Once the soup is completely cool you can then puree it in batches in a stand blender or in the pot with your immersion blender. Make sure everything is completely pureed.
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- Place the pot back on the stove on medium heat and bring it back up to a simmer.
- Whisk in the heavy cream and stir until completely heated through.
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Here are some signs a person may be being trafficked for sexual or labor exploitation. More complete lists are at the Department of Homeland Security's site at www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/indicators-human-trafficking or National Human Trafficking Hotline's site at www.humantraffickinghotline.org/human-trafficking/recognizing-signs.
For signs youth are being sexually exploited or trafficked, go to www.gacares.org.
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Poor mental health or abnormal behavior:
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Poor physical health:
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Lack of Control:
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Have you ever asked yourself the "what's the point" question?
It is probably one of the most frequently asked questions humans have about work these days, especially on Monday mornings.
Humans need to have a sense of purpose for doing what they do. Engaging our brains for more than a few hours requires that our heart gets also involved. When the purpose is not sufficiently clear (or inspiring), people end up having a go at creating an alternative sense of purpose that they can believe in.
Finding the right answer would provide the master key for ultimately unlocking the gates of engagement and high performance in organisations, once and for all. However, most organisations have not found a proper answer to the "what's the point" question, yet. Instead, they have been keeping rather busy, running after red herrings that often leave them empty hearted and back in the search for a sense of purpose.
The problem is not that we are asking this question. The problem is that we are not coming up with good enough answers for it. Senior executives and millennials alike are beginning to itch for meaningful answers; answers that can help justify the time and energy spent on endless meetings, worrying about survival and reputation, managing risks of all sorts and being lectured on what the next big thing is going to be like.
The more organisations search for a sense of purpose at work, the further away they seem to be from actually finding it.
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Consider the possibility that there might be two types of purpose at play. These are based on very different drivers and produce equally different outcomes around engagement, innovation, collaboration, quality and productivity.
I will call the first one, the getting purpose. This is the case where people exchange their time and talent for something they are interested in getting back. This popular approach can keep people motivated for a while, but will require a continuous adjustment of the terms of the exchange between employees and organisations for it to survive.
It does not take long to enter into this exchange, though. During the first few minutes of a job interview, a candidate will be presented with a shiny picture of their future. The focus of this initial conversation is mostly on their career, the possibilities for an ever-growing income stream, the reputation they will gain when talking about their job with their friends and families, their learning opportunities, the perks, the working environment, etc. An amazing deal is on the table. If you do a good job and work very hard, you will get a lot from us. And, by the way, this is what we do for our customers and remember that "they are at the centre of everything".
As money, careers and corner offices became the main purpose of going to work, organisations had to create the corresponding structures, processes and policies to help people on their search for a sense of "purpose".
Over the years, most people learnt to adapt. They became numbingly comfortable as they answer the "what's the point" question using widely popular explanations. The deal is straightforward: the point of work is to get better rewards, more recognition, faster development and sufficient entertainment along the way, while enduring the side effects that this approach might cause. Similar to when we get totally immersed playing a board game, the "point" of it all is to keep playing the game, in the hope that we are the last ones to lose at it (aka winning).
This self-seeking sense of purpose comfortably matches that of most organisations where profit has become the main and only purpose, making "shareholder return" an unquestionable mantra.
The biggest problem with this approach is that it works, but not very well. Let me explain. It works, in the sense that it is widely accepted and it quickly becomes part of what we do at work. Organisations want to become great places to work, show high levels of employee engagement and offer a good range of perks that will attract, engage and retain the talent they need. This approach, however, leaves people and organisations feeling incomplete, struggling to drive sustainable performance and questioning the true value of what they do every day.
If we analyse the moments of truth where beliefs are formed, most of the interventions (recruiting, induction, deployment, performance management, career and talent management, etc.) make it clear that the point of work is to learn the tricks that will help you get as much from the organisation as you possibly can, while you are still there. This mind-set is reinforced by informal water-cooler conversations, where people share real-life stories that give a credible answer to point of going to work.
I recently visited the complaints department at a large retailer in London. The man in charge was in his 30s, well groomed and proud to explain that he was a "fast-tracker" in the organisation. He had been chosen to join the top talent team, a group of highly regarded professionals who are moved around the organisation to gain the best possible experiences, while being mentored by one of the board members. We talked about his recent awayday, where he got to meet one of the world's best football managers who gave a "very motivational" talk. On his desk, there was a group picture that encouraged his recollection of the experience. On the wall, a few certificates from "amazing" workshops on customer services he participated in.
We began our interview assisted by a brand new coffee maker and a choice of freshly baked goodies and a bowl of perfectly looking unseasonal fruit. "Tell me about your job", I asked. "I love it", he replied with a smile. He went on for a few minutes describing how pleased he was with his job, the team and the company.
At one point, he stopped and looked at me rather seriously. "The problem is that some of the customers I have to deal with, just don't get it. They insist that we do things that are not within our control, demanding immediate resolution when they know that things do take time. Sometimes, I can't wait for the weekend". It became clear that he did not like "that part of his job", which was supposed to be the main reason for him being there! He finally admitted he was not feeling "fulfilled" and was already looking for another opportunity, in a different industry, where "customers are easier to deal with".
This way of providing meaning at work is starting to show some serious cracks. Engagement indicators are not getting any better, and when they do, it is because they are actually measuring attachment (how much people need to stay, because of what they are getting), instead of measuring people's appetite to add value. It is not uncommon to hear from senior executives about their plans "to give something back to society" as soon as they retire. Why is this?
It is also the pressure generated by the "what will I get" sense of purpose which has recently pushed ethical boundaries in very reputable global businesses, getting them into serious trouble.
Creating a better purpose
Teams that function well have a different sense of purpose. It is also the case that when a shared and inspiring sense of purpose is not readily available, people will make one up, individually. And the one they will make up is unlikely to engage them sustainably, in the right direction.
There is a way of creating a healthier sense of purpose, though. It is a non-toxic and a sustainable alternative to using the traditional "what's in it for me" model. It requires converting the "what will I get" question into a "what can I give" one. In this case, organisations become ideal platforms where people use their time and talent to add value to others. The new language talks about the contribution that, as a member of a larger team, each person will make to society (aka customers) (Figure 1).
High-performing, motivated teams around the world share this type of purpose. They describe their jobs in terms of the value they are adding to their customers (not just to the shareholders), instead of focusing on what they are getting back from the companies they work for. They are aware of the impact that most of their actions and decisions have in making their customers' lives a bit (or a lot) better.
Of course they also have great perks, but these are not seen as the purpose for coming to work. Having the right working environment, a fair pay and a supporting team are necessary elements to help them focus on adding value. But these, for high performing organisations, are not a purpose in themselves.
I spend a lot of time doing ethnographic research, informally sharing people's day-to-day so I can better understand a culture before attempting to change it. Recently, I met a sales executive working at a call centre in one of the USA's largest insurance companies. I asked her to tell me about her job, my usual question. Her answer was a clear proof that this organisation was beginning to get into the right track. "I help people sleep better at night", she said. "You know, we live in a world of uncertainties. Nobody really knows what is around the corner. What I do, is to help small business owners not worry about their risks. I take their risks away from them, so they can focus on making their businesses grow. Of course, they pay for that, which is only fair. The more customers I can get to sleep at night, the better I do too. I love my job!".
Finding purpose in this way makes an enormous difference, both for people and for organisations. It requires important realignments of all the moments of truth that exist in an organisation. It does take courage to let go of the "what will I get" model of purpose, but it is essential if we are serious about finding meaning at work.
From the distance, you would not be able to tell the difference between these two types of purpose. But get closer and you will distinguish between one that works sustainably and the other one that looks like it should, but it honestly does not.
So that is my point. You might not fully agree with it, but it is worth looking at the realities of our workplaces to think whether, despite of everything that is being provided, people are still looking for a sense of purpose.
The test is simple. Are your people struggling to collaborate, to innovate or to achieve targets they do not believe in? Or are they passionate about their jobs, continuously looking for new ways to increase the value they give to and through the organisation?
As a senior executive, what would you like it to be the point of your own job? You have a choice and this is a great time to exercise it, creating organisations that have a purpose that is worth working for.
(This article first appeared in Strategic HR Review, Vol. 15 Issue: 1, pp.25-28, https://doi.org/10.1108/SHR-12-2015-0094)


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Whew...1/2 marathon is complete. Thank you all for your support and prayers...it was truly appreciated!
I wanted to blog tonight so I didn't forget anything that I wanted mention - since this blog is sort of like a journal to me.
Last night I did not sleep well at all- I guess just the nerves and excitement about the race. I probably slept for 3-4 hours total.
We woke at 5:15 and headed to Dallas since parking was expected to be a problem. After navigating American Airlines Center exits, etc. we were parked and ready at 7:10. After using a quick portable potty (fun!)...we did some stretches and fueled up with our gels/sport beans.
We got ready in our corrals - Geoff was A and I was at the back in group E. It wasn't much fun waiting for the race to begin all by my lonesome but it was good for me to get focused!
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I encountered my first ever barefoot runner. I don't get it, but hey, do what you need to do. I'd hate to have to look at those feet at the end of the race. Up to mile 10 was pretty easy breezy. Felt really good. Then mile ten took us to the Katy Trail where there were less spectators. I really missed the encouragement! Our names are on our bibs- so everyone would yell- "Come on Emily you can do it!"
At mile 12 my arches were killing and I stopped to walk about 50-100 yards, but realized it actually hurt more to walk so started back running. Pretty soon the spectators are back yelling that the finish is around the corner...run, run, run and you can get a banana! Just when I spotted the finish line I took off and completed the race in 2 hours 28 minutes...2 minutes below my goal of 2:30!
Geoff found me immediately- he finished in 1 hour 43 minutes--way to go babe! Then we found my parents and the girls in AAC. They didn't see me finished because the finish line was so congested...but since I had my medal they thought I had won!!
We headed to eat at Hunky's (a hamburger-sandwhich place) in the Bishop Arts District. I thought I would be super hungry but was barely able to eat!
I was so thrilled with how it all went. I did and felt so much better than I thought I would. I am even looking forward to doing another soon!
If you have ever thought about running a race you really should--it's fun!
Hebrews 12:1- my race verse
Geoff finished strong!
Geoff snapped this pic of me right after I finished before I had even spotted him!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
I did it!
Posted by Emily at 7:21 PM 10 comments
Saturday, December 12, 2009
The Day is Almost Here
White Rock 1/2 is tomorrow. I am extremely nervous and super excited. Looking forward to a fun run. Please pray for me if you think of it at 8 am. Pray for my mind especially that it remain calm and focused.
Big shout out to Jamee who reminded me of my race verse - Hebrews 12:1 ....let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
Thanks readers and I will update tomorrow or Monday -- off to drink more water!
Posted by Emily at 9:38 AM 2 comments
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Dear 3 blog readers,
My 1/2 marathon is less than 2 weeks away! I am SCARED! Those of you who know me know that I can get a little worked up. Such is the case now. I ran the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day in Dallas. 8 miles. Went okay--but was definitely happy to see the finish line. But what's running through my head was that in 2 weeks I'd have to be able to keep going for 5 more miles. You know 8+5 = 13!
The Turkey Trot did teach me a few things:
1. Slow down - I started off and stayed too fast trying to keep up with the 37,000 runners. I need to just focus on me!
2. Go potty - right before race, not fun to run while needing a potty break
3. Hydrate often - I got water at the 3 stops but will need to carry a hydration bottle with me to hydrate as often as need be.
4. It's okay to walk - I did not stop during the Trot but it will not be the end of the world if I need to stop and walk a few times during the race.
I have a bruised ankle from the Trot so I am nursing that so I can continue my training. Keep me in your prayers so I will not have a nervous breakdown leading up to December 13th.
Hope to update you again before the big race, if not I WILL after:)
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Ramon: Painting pass? Reservation? I didn't pre-pay for paint with a credit card. Who pays for paint before they even see it?
Clerk: Nobody. Well, nobody did before United Delta American bought out Sherwin-Williams. I guess you haven't bought paint in the last few months. Can I see your driver's license, Mr …?
Ramon: Presson. My name is Ramon Presson. Why do you need to see my driver's license?
Clerk: We need to confirm that you are the person who bought the paint and will be using the paint.
Ramon: Why do you care who actually uses the paint?
Clerk: We're just trying to prevent paint fraud, Mr. Presson. When were you planning to start painting?
Ramon: I was planning to paint tomorrow.
Clerk: OK, let me check the options for tomorrow…OK, you can begin painting
tomorrow morning at 6:50 and that will be $345. There's another painting start at 11:25 for $407. And a paint start at 3:10 for $512.
Ramon: What??!! There's different prices depending on what time I start painting? That's ridiculous! Why do you care what time I start painting? Or even what day? What if I wanted to start painting my dining room and kitchen today? Huh? What would you do about that? Huh??
Clerk: You can't begin painting today, sir.
Ramon: And why not?
Clerk: Well, three of the painting times for today have already passed. And the two remaining times for painting today are all filled.
Ramon: You have got to be kidding. This is nuts! You can't keep me from painting today if I choose to.
Clerk: Well, sir, you can't paint your kitchen today if we don't give you the paint and you don't have a painting pass.
Ramon: This is crazy!
Clerk: Mr. Presson, when will you be completing the painting of your dining room and kitchen?
Ramon: I don't know. I guess …
Clerk: Are you planning to paint over a Saturday?
Ramon: It's probably a two-day job. Lots of trim work. Actually, I thought if I started tomorrow I'd be finished by Thursday.
Clerk: That's too bad. The paint is always cheaper if you paint over a Saturday.
Ramon: Why does painting over a Saturday matter?
Clerk: Let's see, if you started painting on Tuesday at 11:25 and finished by Thursday at 5:07 the cost for your three gallons of semi-gloss latex will be $563. Did you have a color preference?
Ramon: Eggshell Creamy Sunrise
Clerk: OK, that's 3 gallons of semi-gloss latex Eggshell Creamy Sunrise … well darn, the price just went up while were talking. It's now $614.
Ramon: I'm not believing this. This is insane.
Clerk: Mr. Presson, I believe one of the cans of paint will fit in your car's front
floorboard but the other two cans will need to go in the trunk. We'll need to charge you $25 each for the cans that will be transported in the trunk.
Ramon: WHAT??!! This is #@*&%! Whether the paint cans travel in my floorboard or in the trunk or on top of my car, what do you care?
Clerk: You're starting to sound really agitated. In fact, I think you might be a danger to other painters.
Ramon: You want to see agitation? I'll show you agitation. I'd like to bludgeon you with can of Glidden primer.
Security Officer: Whoa, OK, that's it. Mr. Presson, would you just step over here.
Take off your shoes please and have a seat in this chair …
Ramon Presson, PhD, is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Franklin
(www.ramonpressontherapy.com) and the author of several books. Reach him at


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Getting Old Isn't All BadTuesday, June 24th, 2008
Nancy, one of the engineers on the Guatemala trip, qualified for the "Seniors Ride Free" program offered by the CTA. Perhaps it's rude to mention a friend's age online like this, but I don't think she'd mind because every time I see her she manages to steer the conversation to free transit, often producing her pass and rubbing it in my face.
One of the nice things about being a student was getting a U-Pass from the CTA that offered me the fun and freedom of being 65 and older, transit-wise. Unfortunately, that freedom ended in the middle of June and now I'm paying for the train again like a sucker.
If I managed to ride the CTA 1,371 times I could have totally paid my tuition with free fares. I didn't.


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Visit the working studios and galleries of hundreds of artists in this transformed historic industrial neighborhood. See artists at work making new creations, find original artwork and discover the jewel of the mountains in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC.
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If you love a cherry + chocolate combination, these Gluten-Free Vegan Raw No-Bake Black Forest Bars are just for you!
You can make them in about 10 minutes using only a food processor, then you just have to wait for them to harden in the freezer before enjoying them.
There are 3 decadent layers to these clean eating, no-bake bars:
- Bottom Layer: raw, vegan, gluten-free brownie base with walnuts + naturally sweetened with medjool dates
- Middle Layer: sweet, chunky layer of cherries + medjool dates
- Top Layer: smooth and creamy chocolate avocado frosting made with almond butter + date nectar
And, if you want to take it to another level, just add a dollop of homemade whipped coconut cream on the top and garnish with a fresh single cherry!
If you can, try to use fresh organic cherries, if possible, because non-organic cherries can contain up to 42 different pesticides and please, please, please don't buy or use the red food colored cherries in a jar with an ingredient list like this: Cherries, Corn Syrup, Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors. Preserved with: Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate, Red 40, Sulfur Dioxide (Preservative).
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- high in anti-oxidants
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Gluten-Free Vegan Raw No-Bake Black Forest Bars
Yield 8 small bars
Raw / Vegan / Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free / Lectin-Free / Egg-Free / Soy-Free / No-Bake / Paleo-Friendly / No Refined Sugar
For the brownie base:
- 1 cup organic walnuts
- 4 organic medjool dates (pitted)
- 1/4 cup organic raw cacao powder
- 2 tablespoon organic refined coconut oil
- 1 pinch Himalayan pink salt
For the cherry filling:
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- 8 large organic medjool dates (pitted)
- 1 tablespoon organic refined coconut oil
For the chocolate topping:
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- 2 tablespoon organic date nectar
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Prepare the brownie base:
- Add all ingredients for the brownie base to a food processor and process until it is well combined and a wet, crumbly mixture.
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Prepare the cherry filling:
- Prepare the cherries: de-stem and de-seed the cherries by pulling off the stem and cutting the cherry in half to remove the pit. Place the cherries in a small bowl to measure enough to make the recipe.
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Crossing the Streams: Hibbs on 3/21 and 3/28/
Well, I didn't do that much reviewing last week, but I think I made it clear, regardless that the 3/21 PICK OF THE WEEK was THE BRAVE & THE BOLD #2. Kinda decisively, too. PICK OF THE WEAK? Dunno, let me think... looking over the week of comics, I'm sorta hard-pressed to find THE "yuck" book, but I guess I'd lean towards CONVENTION CONFESSIONAL #3, which makes the "standard" indy comic mistake of trying to blame everyone and everything for misfortune except for one's own work.
BOOK / TP OF THE WEEK is a lot easier -- my clear pick is FAFHRD & THE GRAY MOUSER. Rollicking adaptation by Chaykin, lovely art by a pre-HELLBOY Mike Mignola, I'm really glad this is now in print after something dumb like 15-20 years.
(A CLOSE follow-up would be BUDDY DOES JERSEY, packing HATE #16-30 in a single book, albeit without color. Actually, it works better without the color. Bagge was really on a roll in this period, and this is a very dense, and very funny read.)
Let's start to roll forward on the books for 3/28, eh?
BLACK PANTHER #26, FANTASTIC FOUR #544: I think I'll deal with these as a piece, since BP is basically FFII now. What's sorta interesting to me is that BP had things I felt should be in a "FF" comic (most notably the stuff happening at the negative zone prison), while FF had stuff that felt like it more belonged in the "BP" comic (Primarily the "bombs in the embassy" thing). If you're wondering about "order to read in" BP definitely comes first (so much so that the non-subplot portion of the comic pretty just ends with "go read FF")
Oddly (or perhaps not, really), the two stories only kinda jibe -- there's two different takes on the first meeting with BP & Storm and Ben & Johnny, and they don't fit all that well together; there's also two different "T'Challa redecorates the Baxter building" sequences that felt written against one another to me.
Reading them together, I think I might have figured out why Hudlin's Panther isn't working for me, because it stands out juxtaposed against McDuffie's take. Both are writing about one of the smartest men on the planet, a tactical genius, and so on. But it seems to me that Hudlin gets him there by writing all of the OTHER characters as idiots. HIs Ororo is weak, and fawning, because it makes T'Challa look stronger. Hudlin's Ben Grimm is a idiot, and so's his johnny (well, Johnny probably IS an idiot, but not Grimm, no.) McDuffie, on the other hand, just writes T'CHalla "up", without undercutting the rest of the cast.
McDuffie also begins to play off threads he left in the BEYOND mini-series, and the back half of the issue becomes properly cosmic like a FF story should be.
I thought BLACK PANTHER #26 was very OK, and I liked FANTASTIC FOUR #544 enough to give it a GOOD.
WONDER WOMAN #6: Oh. Ouch. Lots of problems, not sure where to begin. Let's start with the "naivete to the 'modern world'". Cute (-ish) once, but Picoult tries it out three different times in one 22 page story. Overkill. Further, Diana isn't *that* naive. Second: Since when is DIana overly concerned what people think of her? It seems vain and empty-headed to me, and not the thoughts of one of the world's premiere super-heroes. Thirdly, I can't see Diana acting like that in regards to Sarge Steel's demand that WW be captured -- let's not forget she was once (recently, even!) the Goddess of Truth. The Diana I know would simply fly up to Sarge Steel one day and say, "I heard you were looking form me?" (if asked how? "mm, Batman?" would probably work). Finally, we get to the big reveal at the end and... and... Circe? Again? The LAST Circe story was just a couple of weeks ago... and that one didn't even CONCLUDE! I don't know, the art was pretty good, but the story? fairly AWFUL.
That's it for tonight... what did you think?


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Wednesday, March 2, 2016
A racing motorcycle
I've got a masculine card today. They are so much more difficult than generic or feminine cards for me! But I was quite pleased with how this one turned out...
My image is Racing Motorcycle from Doodle Patnry. It's colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The sentiment is from Office Chatter. My DP is Authentique Latest & Greatest. {My previous 2 cards were from this 6x6 paper pad, too, but they are all soooo different! I love pads like that!}
Doodle Pantry is sponsoring this week's challenge at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2... Play along for your chance to win!!
Through the Craft Room Door Mar 1-7 - anything goes
Always Playing with Paper #62 - masculine photo inspiration (I was inspired by the distressed chest)
Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!!
8 comments:
- Teresa Arsenault said...
Really cool masculine card, Debbie.
- March 2, 2016 at 3:43 PM
- Donna said...
Awesome masculine card Debbie. Great coloring job.
- March 2, 2016 at 8:35 PM
- Kris B said...
Great masculine card! I've got some guys who would love this!
- March 2, 2016 at 10:06 PM
- Jeanie Ellis said...
What great masculine card! It's perfect! Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Scrapbookingmamaw {My Blog}
Through The Craft Room Door
- March 4, 2016 at 2:31 AM
- Rachel Bergfeld said...
I love this card! The image is perfect and it looks fabulous on top of that designer paper. Thanks for joining us at The Challenge!
- March 5, 2016 at 2:05 PM
- I'm a Little Teapot said...
Hi Debbie! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving the sweet comments! I am so happy you did- I have had a great time exploring your space in the blogosphere. And wow- you are very good at coloring!
Happily your newest follower. :)
- March 6, 2016 at 9:16 AM
- Notes by Nina said...
Fabulous card, Thank you for joining us for The Challenge.
- March 6, 2016 at 3:47 PM
- Susangail Powell said...
What a great masculine card! Love the colors and the design!
- March 7, 2016 at 7:14 PM


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Lesbian and Gay Christians (Private Members' Motion)
On the morning of Wednesday 28 February the General Synod will be asked to debate the following motion:
The Revd Mary Gilbert (Lichfield) to move:
'That this Synod acknowledge the diversity of opinion about homosexuality within the Church of England and that these divergent opinions come from honest and legitimate attempts to read the scriptures with integrity, understand the nature of homosexual orientation, and respect the patterns of holy living to which lesbian and gay Christians aspire; and, bearing in mind this diversity,
(a) agree that a homosexual orientation in itself is no bar to a faithful Christian life;
(b) invite parish and cathedral congregations to welcome and affirm lesbian and gay Christians, lay and ordained, valuing their contribution at every level of the Church; and
(c) urge every parish to ensure a climate of sufficient acceptance and safety to enable the experience of lesbian and gay people to be heard, as successive Lambeth Conferences in 1978 (resolution 10), 1988 (resolution 64), and 1998 (resolution 1.10) have requested.'
This motion gained 124 signatories in order to put it top of the Private Member's motion list.
The opening gambit recognises diversity of opinion but in such a way as to legitimise these differences. But this is precisely the point at issue because we do not believe that others are reaching a legitimate conclusion, even if they think they are being honest.
These opening words also use a rather vague statement about 'the patterns of holy living to which lesbian and gay Christians aspire' but then shift to something very definite - "homosexual orientation" in subsection (a). We therefore appear to be talking about one thing, orientation, but the context is of 'living'. Thus the two things are being deliberately muddled together.
Section (b) leaves up in the air which we are talking about. So, for example, even the House of Bishops does say that those who are active in homosexual relationships should not be in ordained ministry, but makes no such bar on those who believe themselves to be of a homosexual orientation. But (b) could be taken to encourage the former as well as the latter.
My experience of such motions in the past is that evangelicals get jittery in case they are passed and therefore spend much effort on amendments to take the edge off them. A good amendment will not get through the General Synod so inevitably the motion passed will be very mixed and likely to be used to undermine Biblical teaching.
The best thing is to take the motion as it is and concentrate on defeating it. If the motion is defeated all well and good it simply leaves us where we are. If the motion is passed then will also be good, because at least everyone will know where the Church of England stands and appropriate action can be taken.
The House of Bishops are proposing an amemdment to this resolution which effectively replaces it entirely.
The Bishop of Gloucester to move:
'Leave out all the words after "this Synod" and insert the words:
"a. commend continuing efforts to prevent the diversity of opinion about human sexuality creating further division and impaired fellowship within the Church of England and the Anglican Communion;
b. recognise that such efforts would not be advanced by doing anything that could be perceived as the Church of England qualifying its commitment to the entirety of the relevant Lambeth Conference Resolutions - 1978:10; 1988:64; 1998:1.10; and
c. affirm that homosexual orientation is itself no bar to a faithful Christian life or to full participation in lay and ordained ministry in the Church"
There are two major problems with this amendment.
Section a) seems to assume that all the present views on sexuality within the Church fo England and the Anglican Communion are legitimate. This therefore commits the Church of Engalnd to full fellowship with people who teach the acceptability of immoral practice and those who are engaged in it.
Section c) makes no attempt to define 'sexual orientation' but in recent legal opinion this appears to be construed to include the presumption of the sexual act.
See Also
Division in the Communion
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James Freeman to Thomas Jefferson, 2 October 1816
From James Freeman
Octo. 2. 1816.
Mr Freeman of Boston has visited Monticello, that he might have the honour of seeing Mr Jefferson, and of enjoying the high pleasure of hearing him converse; and he regrets that his professional duties as a clergyman compel him to quit his hospitable mansion without indulging himself in the delight, which has long been the object of his ardent desire. He tenders his best respects to Mr Jefferson, and wishes him much health and happiness.
RC (DLC); endorsed by TJ as a letter from "Freeman James. revd," written at Monticello and received 5 Oct. 1816, and so recorded in SJL. RC (DLC); address cover only; with PoC of TJ to Patrick Gibson, 28 Dec. 1816, on verso; addressed: "Mr Jefferson."
James Freeman (1759–1835), Unitarian minister, was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts, and graduated from Harvard University in 1777. He joined King's Chapel, an Anglican church in Boston, as a reader in 1782 and promoted the revision of its prayer book and adoption of Unitarianism over the next several years. Although Freeman's rejection of the Trinity prevented him from being ordained by the Episcopal Church, he received a lay ordination from his congregation in 1787. He remained the pastor of King's Chapel until 1826, when he retired for health reasons. During his long career Freeman was a member of the local school committee and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and he represented Boston at the state constitutional convention of 1820–21. He was also a founder of the Massachusetts Historical Society and served as its recording secretary, 1793–1812. Freeman died in Newton, Massachusetts (ANB description begins John A. Garraty and Mark C. Carnes, eds., American National Biography, 1999, 24 vols. description ends ; DAB description begins Allen Johnson and Dumas Malone, eds., Dictionary of American Biography, 1928–36, 20 vols. description ends ; Harvard Catalogue description begins Harvard University Quinquennial Catalogue of the Officers and Graduates, 1636–1925, 1925 description ends , 171; The Act of Incorporation, Bye-Laws, Catalogue of Members, and Circular Letter of the Massachusetts Historical Society [Boston, 1813], 9, 13; Journal of Debates and Proceedings in the Convention of Delegates, chosen to revise the Constitution of Massachusetts [Boston, 1821]; New-Bedford Mercury, 20 Nov. 1835; gravestone inscription at East Parish Burying Ground, Newton).


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Intensity can have a major effect on communication in several ways, such as building the level of communications, and styles of communication.
Firstly, our group have different members from different countries, so at first communication can be an issue. However our communications get better as we spend more time to meet, discuss and work on our projects. In addition, our groups are able to develop a suitable ways of communications by using diagram, sketches and picture. Chatting online has also been one of our ways of communicating. Additionally, the communication slowly transform from only using verbal languages into using different medias to express our messages, ideas and opinion. However sometimes we can have difficulties, because we often met after hours. For example some of the breakdown can happens when we already feel exhausted from our daily works or studies. In addition, when we can agree on one issue we have long discussion even arguments and even deadlock.