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The Communication Workers of America (CWA) on December 14 announced that it reached a tentative agreement with AT&T on a contract that covers 21,000 AT&T Orange Mobility workers.
The union called the tentative agreement a "groundbreaking contract" because it raises wages well above the national average for retail and call center workers, provides unprecedented protections against outsourcing, and provides first-ever job security protections.
The agreement did not come easy. It took 11 months of hard bargaining and a flurry of mobilizations by rank and file union members to finally reach an agreement.
When bargaining began, the company showed no interest in addressing bargaining concerns raised by workers.
When the union said that it wanted the new contract to provide protections against outsourcing, the company said that it wasn't interested.
When the union said that it wanted the new contract to provide some guarantees of job security, the company said that it wasn't interested.
When the union said that it wanted the new contract to provide some relief from the company's draconian disciplinary policies, the company said that it wasn't interested.
The company's intransigence forced the union to call a three-day unfair labor strike in May.
The strike, the largest strike by retail workers in the US, shut down hundreds of AT&T retail stores in 36 states and the District of Columbia.
After the strike, the union continued to mobilize workers to demonstrate their solidarity and determination to win a fair contract.
After months of negotiations and mobilizations, the union was finally able to announce that it reached a tentative agreement that it could take to its membership.
Brandon Beck, an AT&T retail worker in San Diego, said that the success of the AT&T workers' fight has implications for the entire working class.
"For too long, corporations have been squeezing workers and taking away our prospects for good quality American job–jobs that we can genuinely live on and that give us our fair share of the productivity we bring to our communities and country," Beck said. "This contract shows that wireless workers like me will no longer put up with this disturbing trend. We have successfully fought back together against increased sales pressure, reduced pay, and the frustration of outsourced and offshored call centers. We can breathe easier knowing the service to our customers will be better, and our future will be brighter. Quality jobs are here to stay and grow."
The tentative agreement raises wages by 10.1 percent over the four-year life of the contract.
For retail store workers like Beck, whose pay partially depends on commissions, the contract shifts $2500 from commissions to base pay, which makes workers' paychecks more stable and predictable.
During the life of the contract, retail store workers' pay will increase to an average of $19.20 per hour, well above the national average for retail workers.
Additionally, the agreement requires AT&T to route 80 percent more calls to call centers in the US covered by the Orange contract, and it requires the company to provide quarterly reports to the union that it can use to monitor and enforce compliance.
Protecting jobs against outsourcing was one of the workers biggest concerns because companies such as AT&T have been outsourcing more call center work abroad.
Other important features of the agreement include:
- job security language that guarantees a job for workers whose store or call center is closed or whose job title is eliminated
- more flexibility for the use of sick days and less risk of discipline for using them
- restrictions on monitoring and surveillance so that evaluations are fair
- maintaining workers' health insurance costs at present levels
- safety equipment for warehouse workers and
- increased on-call pay for technicians.
These improvements were made possible by an organized and mobilized union membership.
When it looked like negotiations were going to be difficult and protracted, the union created a network of mobilizers, rank and file union activists who could help build demonstrations of solidarity and keep members informed about the negotiations.
The first big test of the effectiveness of this network was the three-day strike in May.
Participation in the strike exceeded expectations of the union and set the company back on its heels.
"Management was absolutely stunned that so many people went on strike to demand a fair contract (special props to our great mobilizers and picket captains who did great work maintaining those picket line)," said CWA in a message to members after the strike.
When workers returned to work, the union kept up pressure by organizing a series of solidarity actions.
Some were small such as wearing union stickers and t-shirts; some were big such as participating in informational picket lines at AT&T stores.
In October, the company tried to skirt the union by sending what it called its final offer directly to union members in hopes that members would pressure union negotiators to agree to a contract on the company's terms.
The company's attempt to undercut the union backfired. Instead of pressuring the union to agree to a faulty contract, union members swamped a top AT&T executive with emails demanding that the company get serious about negotiating a fair contract.
In November, it did, and by the middle of December, the union was able to announce that it had reached a tentative agreement.
In January, union members will begin voting on whether to ratify the agreement.
Dennis Trainor, vice president CWA Region 1, said that solidarity and persistence by union members won an "historic contact" and that these actions represent a harbinger of things to come.
"Let this be a sign to all companies that put profits above workers: when we stand together, we win," Trainor said.


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94 Plains Rd Poland, Maine 04274 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 80 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 3 Reviews
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Oct 2017 - $36.00
The value was great for this campground, which was why we chose it. We are a family of five, and this campground didn't charge the $5ish per person over 2 people that most campgrounds in the area charged. It was nothing fancy, but it suited our needs. This campground has a huge group of permanent residents in the summer and early fall, but most were clearing out when we arrived in October. The laundry facility needs updating. It is outside, and we had to search for the lights in the dark. The dryer ended up melting our clothing, and could have easily ended up in a fire. The owner said he would get them updated, but I would stay close to my laundry just in case. The owner was very friendly, and since he was getting ready to close down for the winter, he gave our children free ice cream bars and chips every day to clear out his store. This was a good, reasonably priced campground in an area with a lot to see and do. - RVerFamily
Jun 2014 - $36.00
Fire wood was delivered to our site promptly. The nearly level site was big enough to have a fire and not bother other campers. We used the site mainly as a place to sleep. Sites are gravel. The roads in this older campground are tight but well marked. Many of the sites are well maintained seasonal sites We had site 40 and the electric kept tripping our surge protector. Discussed this with the campground manager and he says that this problem and the addition of 50 amp sites will be added this fall/next spring. We have stayed there many times in the past and will stay next time we are in the area. - debandi12
Jun 2008 - $27.00
Small seasonal campground, with some weekend site available. - jedcad
528 Hallowell Rd Pownal, Maine 04069 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 35 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 4 Reviews
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Jul 2012 - $10.00
Beautiful park! Great trails. Excellent for simple camping! See the beauty of Maine particularly in the summer! - jnlo
Oct 2011 - $19.00
Very friendly staff. New private showers and dish washing station. Great access to Freeport and Portland area, hiking in park. Nice place to stay. - travlintj
Apr 2010 - $19.00
This campground is very nice for what it is, a primitive non-hookup campground. They note that they cannot accommodate RVs over 35 feet and that is true. We are 27 feet long and had no problems. We stayed in site 22. If you look on their website you will see that they show sites that can handle larger RV's. It should also be noted that they do not have an RV dump, so come with empty tanks. The CG is wooded with nice spacing between sites. There is a road close by with some traffic but it calms down at night and is not a problem. There are some nice hiking trails in the park and park staff are very friendly. They also open much earlier in the season that other state or private parks. We would stay here again. - TheJim
82 Big Skye Lane Durham, Maine 04222 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 80 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 47 Reviews
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Jun 2019 - $58.00
KOA discount for a four night stay. The site was a long, level, gravel, pull-through, FHU site with 50 amp. All services worked well. We had good Verizon voice and data reception. We did not use the park wifi. We had good DishTV satellite reception. We were visiting family in the area and the park was convenient, but overpriced. - Dave51
Aug 2018 - $53.00
This campground is an excellent location to Portland, Brunswick, Freeport and coastal activities. It has easy pull thrus with spacious sites, friendly staff, a nice pool, playground and large dog park. For the cons, there is no cable tv, the sewer hookups are on a hill so you're trying to dump uphill. It's really a bad design. The road into the campground is dirt and has a lot of pot holes. They try to keep it graded but it gets full of pot holes very quickly. They need to pave the road in. Roads inside the campground are the same. There's not a lot of landscaping or anything that makes this park very appealing. We've stayed in a lot of KOAs over the years and this one is really towards the bottom when it comes to facilities and aesthetics. They are cutting corners and it shows even down to something as silly as the thinnest toilet paper I've ever experienced in the bathrooms. For the price, I would try another park in the area if I'm back this way. I didn't try their wifi. We used our Verizon and ATT hotspots and used a booster for better speeds. W/out booster Verizon was 20d/1.35U, ATT was 2.52d/.67U. With booster Verizon was 43d/3.18U and ATT was 12D/1U. OTA channels were pretty good, major stations and others came in well. We used a laundromat in Brunswick (Sunshine Center) which was very clean. The dryers worked welland it had average pricing. - Jessie1975
Jul 2018 - $39.00
Most of the sites, including ours, were bare dirt. Laundry facilities were at office which is a long way from most of the sites. Very nice fenced dog area that is grassy and shady. People in the office were very nice. Store was well stocked. Pizza delivery was available on Friday night. Very crowded with families and young children on the weekend. - ClassCdogperson
128 Connor Ln Poland, Maine 04274 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 132 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 19 Reviews
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Sep 2016 - $35.00
The campground is primarily a seasonal park with many activities for children but daily sites are available. We had a good back-in on sand. The place is heavily forested, making use of satellite dish impossible. There is no cable TV. Wifi was good. - Mtmoi
Aug 2016 - $73.00
Quiet time should be later on weekends~
Pool table needs a new cover~
Grill over fire ring would b nice~
More paper towel refills in ladies room~ - The Gorman Family
Jun 2016 - $22.00
This is a family oriented park. Many of the sites are seasonal, only used on weekends. The facilities, while aged, are well maintained. The internal road are dirt and gravel with many trees. Sites could use grading and leveling. They have many activities on weekends. The road into the park is dirt and might be an issue if rainy. Very good free Wi-Fi. - A hitch and hop
218 Poland Range Rd Pownal, Maine 04069 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 40 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 26 Reviews
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May 2019 - $27.00
The value over a holiday weekend with full hook up site was great! The check in was easy and pleasant. The sites are gravel and level. A downside was the 1-mile dirt road you have to access to arrive to the park from either direction (and each time you leave in your car). Road was well-graded and no pot holes/ just slow going. We had no satellite at site 7 and No cable. Great wifi service! Park was quiet and maintained but do NOT take the trail as tics were awful!! - CindiL
Jul 2018 - $38.00
Great quiet park with large level back in site. Staff very friendly and helpful. WiFi worked well - no cable tv and air tv not good. Had a pool and small play area with toys for the kids. Other reviews talked about the rough road getting to the campground. Last mile is rough washboard. We went slow and had no problems. Maybe others were in a big hurry to go camping and had to speed on a dirt road. We were at the campground for a week and went in and out every day - just took our time. Will stay here again if ever back in the area. - Edbubie
Jun 2018 - $26.00
The staff is over-the-top friendly and so very helpful. There are strict and enforced policies on noise and speed limit in the campground. Those are appreciated! We felt like family while camping there for 3 nights. We enjoyed the campfire and visiting with all the campers. The pool looked nice though too cold for a swim. We would certainly go there again and hated to leave such great folks. - Beachma
24 Leisure Ln Durham, Maine 04222 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 37 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 3 Reviews
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Jul 2019 - $45.00
We are staying here for two weeks in July. All sites are 50 amp with water and sewer, Verizon cell service is excellent, Wifi is available. The owners are upgrading the campground and have 39 sites, nice pool, and a playground for kids. Sites were pretty level and large enough for our 35' MH with room for a 10x10 screen house and our tow dolly. 5 miles from down town Freeport and LL Bean's flagship store. They do have a lot of rules, site are all gravel pads with some grass along the edges, fire pits too. We liked the campground a lot and would come back. - Ralph VanDenBossche
Sep 2016 - $38.00
We stayed here four days. We had a pullthru that was very easy to set up. Campground is very rustic with wifi and electric and sewer connections There is no cable tv. Mostly long term residents here, but a beautiful woodsy setting. Would camp here again if ever in the area. - Trucker 2
Nov 2015 - $35.00
Only park we could find in Maine that was open for business in November. Very old and rustic which isn't automatically unfavorable to us, but the sites and vegetation were neglected and it was hard to maneuver into the back-in site. The roads are dirt and in poor condition. Utilities were adequate and in good condition. Nightly rate should have included electric (per their website), but the meter was read in order to charge at check-out. Meter ended up being broken and we were made to feel like we were suspected of sabotage.
This could be a nice little campground at a reasonable price (relative to other Maine parks). I suspect the new owners will continue to make improvements but their customer service is starting off on the wrong track. - Full-Time Roamers
635 Webbs Mills Rd Raymond, Maine 04071 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 147 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 7 Reviews
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Aug 2018 - $54.00
This was our third stay here and it is a very basic campground with a good number of seasonal campers who were very friendly. The big draw for us is the beach, lake, boat rentals and the snack bar. We like to rent a pontoon boat to cruise the lake and stop out at the sandbar. In addition, we like to float on our tubes at the beach. The pizza and ice cream at the snack shack is pretty good. They are working to make improvements as we had all new hook ups at our site. New pole, electric, water, cable and I believe sewer. Some sites still need to be upgraded but those that are done were good. Two issues we feel need to be taken care of is 1) our daughter tried to use the bathrooms a couple time and Sade that they were so dirty and old that she was unable to use them. 2) the entrance/guest parking area is such a mess with trailers, dumpsters and junk it just takes away from the overall campground. For now we will keep it on the list but if we find a place with boat rentals we might change where we go. - Happy Camper X2
Aug 2016 - $51.00
Campground is on Crescent Lake, which is a beautiful lake and very clean. Kayaking was superb with plenty to see. The seasonal campers recommended several sights on the lake to visit.
Campsites are among pine trees and are very close together. Roads are all dirt but are treated with some sort of petroleum mixture, without an odor, several times a week to keep down dust. Cable hookups are all new and provided excellent viewing. Wi-Fi was poor and a source of frustration trying to receive a signal.
Check-in was quick and easy, the management was very helpful. All the staff was friendly and provided good service. The only other problem were the pine trees leaking sap onto the car and trailer. But if I didn't want pine trees, then I should stay out of Maine. So you got to take the bad with the good.
Swimming was good, the beach was excellent. There were plenty of activities for the kids. There was several locations with laundry washers and dryers. However, the floors were very dirty and needed a good cleaning.
We stayed for a week. - Nautilus
Jul 2016 - $60.00
This is a family campground (lots of kids, lots of tents). Hookups are funky, have extra hose and electric cord. Quiet hour isn't until 11:00 pm, meaning radios go until then. It was the only place we found with vacancy. We needed electric for A/C, as weather was hot and humid. - User3119
95 Desert Rd Freeport, Maine 04032 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 23 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 27 Reviews
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Jul 2018 - $39.00
Stayed here for two nights. Our site was full hookups and a pull thru. Nice tall trees in the park where we were but made for some challenging maneuvering in and out. Only problem we had was our site was littered with tree roots growing from the nearby trees and we had to be careful not to turn an ankle or stumble. The site should really be built up to cover the tree roots. While we were there the two barrels nearby for recycle and trash were both full and overflowing. This campground also is the location of the tourist site Desert of Maine and I think perhaps the campground sort of plays second fiddle to the desert business. LL Bean is nearby - 2 miles or so as is dozens of outlets in Freeport which is like a shopping Mecca. - gcd28
Aug 2017 - $38.00
Stayed here 2 nights while visiting Freeport. Roads narrow and some sites hard to get in to. Our site was not level. - ALTraveler
Sep 2016 - $40.00
Our site was level and dirt. We were lucky it didn't rain. No cable or wifi at our site. The washing machines were not good. The campground is in okay condition. Again, it's location. Bathrooms and showers were adequate. - har-fl
11 Dotens Ln Freeport, Maine 04032 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 26 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 16 Reviews
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Sep 2017 - $40.00
This small family owned campground was a great choice for our big rig. They offer long, long sites, both back in and pull-through, and we had 50 amp service and full hookups. In our assigned site, the trees did block our satellite, but there were plenty of OTA channels with good reception. This park is well located, less than 2 miles from the interstate, and the roads were decent for a big, heavy rig. Signage was good in the park and the roads were easy to navigate. Very sandy soil here. The owners were lovely, and we would definitely come back. - MerBee
Aug 2017 - $40.00
We were in overflow, E and W only. next to the house (office). Very quiet, everything is neat, access to clubroom 24 hrs a day (including laundry). It was Cash only and we didn't get a receipt but not a problem for us. Mostly long term with only a few spots for short term. Would have given it 5 stars if we had been in a regular site but we knew when we called that we would be in overflow. - pegdiver
Aug 2017 - $40.00
Nice, smaller, 55+ park with FHU & plenty of room between sites. Almost all seasonal campers but a few daily sites both back-in & pull-thru. This is not a "kid friendly" park nor does it pretend to be...we like the peace & quiet while we stay here for the summer. This park is close to Freeport & L.L. Bean and all the rest of the shopping experience of Freeport and is close to I-295 for further exploration of south-eastern Maine. - billgr0248
39 Baker Rd Freeport, Maine 04032 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 55 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 37 Reviews
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Sep 2019 - $50.00
It was a little tricky finding our site, easy back in, slightly unlevel. WiFi at times was a little week, but for the most part, satisfactory. - Patches
Jul 2019 - $53.00
We had no problems with our electric and also have an EMS like one previous reviewer. Great voltage on both lines. Campground very clean and lots of activities. Even a free shuttle to town. We got there on Friday and were able to enjoy their pizza night. Would definitely stay her again and next time for more than an overnight. - PRG
Jul 2019 - $55.00
BEWARE OF LOW VOLTAGE IN THIS PARK! Also so much gravel dust in the air when cars and golf carts go by that you need to wear a respirator! Fortunately, I use an electrical device that detects low voltage so my unit was not damaged, yet had to run my generator 13 hours and checked-out early. Low voltage ruins rooftop ac compressors and more. This is a family owned campground with very nice employees, yet they are aware of the issue yet chose to not spend the dollars to fix their problem, likely causing others to spend considerable dollars replacing items ruined by low voltage. (campers who do not use a low voltage protection device) When my electrical protection device shutoff power to my 45' motorhome, I went to the owner who said, "I know, but usually don't have issues until August". Then blamed the electrical company supplying service, then blamed my coach. Another campground employee initially blamed my protection (major brand name) device yet I was able to prove to him voltage was below 105 which is the low point threshold to ensure no appliance damage. Proved to him by using a digital volt meter, and he conceded. This employee also informed me the electrical pedestals were daisy-chained three years ago when they were "upgraded". It is not fair to their customers, for whom they obviously have little appreciation, because those afflicted won't even know how/why their RV electrical got damaged costing significant dollars. Unethical! And, it does not matter if you are in a 45' bus or a pop-up as low voltage affects all RVs. Do not camp here if you want to ensure you do not damage your RV electrical systems! - God Bless America

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Quinoa or rice? THESE superfood 'swaps' are JUST as good for you
Expert Rob Hobson said there are alternatives to the super
Rob Hobson, registered dietitian and nutritionist said: "Every week feels like there is a new 'super' being promoted in the media or to take the place of honor on the shelves of supermarkets.
"These foods can be very attractive as they promise to improve our lives in some way or increase our intake of nutrients out of the scale.
"From beet for black pudding through a long trail of ancient grains and even insects, there is no end of food is believed to offer benefits increase the superior body. Even the darkest foods have made the headlines recently, including duckweed and milk cockroaches, which just goes to show excessive use of this term.
with all the fuss about certain foods can be difficult to make sense of the true health benefits are as commotion around 'super' also smudge perceptions about the nutritional content of everyday foods, making them look inferior in some way.
the following list shows some of the alternatives every day some of the most popular 'super'. not that you should not enjoy the latest food trends and fads, but the list shows that you can still derive a similar set of nutrients from food every day and even save a few pounds in your back pocket.
Spelt can be six times the price
pearled spelled vs pearled barley
pearled spelled can be used to make rice, sushi and salads based on grains as well as a way of bulking soups, stews and casseroles.
Spelt is very similar to the pearled barley, but can cost up to six times the price. pearled barley takes time to cook than Spelt and has a slightly different texture but can be used identically.
Rob says: "There is very little nutritional difference between the two grains and both offer a source of fiber, magnesium, iron and zinc."
Pearl Barley is cheaper than spells
quinoa vs brown rice
One of the original 'super', this grain has long been associated with the health conscious.
quinoa can be used as a substitute for rice or added to salads, soups and stews. Although much more readily available these days, it can still be a little hard to find, depending on the access you have to a health food store or large supermarket.
quinoa has a profile slightly better nutrients than brown rice both with a slightly higher amount of protein with a full range of amino acids.
quinoa also contains more fiber and high amounts of minerals such as iron and magnesium.. However, this does not mean that brown rice is nutritionally inferior, because it also contains a good source of fiber and similar mineral although slightly lower
Rob says: "quinoa not come at a higher cost at three times that of rice, which can make a difference if you are feeding a family and probably not worth worth it given the health benefits of brown rice are over significant."
Kales It is a super food, but broccoli is just as good, experts say
Kale vs broccoli
Rob said: "Kale definitely not it was very attractive for years, but its addition to juices and raw salads have boosted their profile.
"Kale is very nutritious, but they can not survive solely on kale and other leafy dark green can just be healthy, especially when eaten with a lot of other brightly colored vegetables.
"Other green vegetables such as broccoli are much more readily available and are cheaper to buy if you're watching the food budget. Broccoli is also more widely available as an all vegetables instead of pre-prepared
Rob added: ". Nutritionally both vegetables are a good source of nutrients such as magnesium, folic acid and vitamins K, A and C, but occur at slightly higher in kale, which also contains iron and calcium.
"This green vegetable fashionable makes a great option to include in your diet, but all vegetables are 'super' and separate from one another is a little misleading, since all are a good source of nutrients in the diet.
include seven servings of fruits and vegetables every day to get the most benefit from this food group. this comes after it was revealed eat broccoli three times a week reduces the Cancer risk.
The green vegetable is so good for you, say expertds
Almond milk vs milk semi-skimmed cow
nut milk will continue to be popular right now that people are looking for alternatives to cow's milk.
what is not so obvious to most people is that these alternatives fashion actually are nutritionally inferior to good milk last cow fashion ., unless you make your milk nuts from scratch, which can help increase your bone mineral content adding more nuts in the recipe
Rob says: "milk of nuts purchased the store can be a good alternative for people who are looking for something different to pour on your cereal or looking for an alternative herbal (such as vegetarians or those with lactose intolerance) but are generally lower in protein, calcium and vitamin B12, although many products are fortified with certain vitamins and minerals.
"The choice of organic cow's milk can help avoid hormones and antibiotics used in farming procedures, but even this is significantly cheaper than a nut milk commercially prepared.
Almond milk is a popular alternative to cow's milk
Goji berries vs sultanas
These little shriveled berries have been used for centuries in Chinese medicine.
Goji berries contain vitamins a, riboflavin and iron. Although hailed as a "super food" the evidence is quite weak for any claim of health claims to enhance immunity, cardiovascular disease and life expectancy.
These berries have a premium cost and are almost eight times more expensive than wrinkled like nuts.
Sultanas do not contain high levels of nutrients such as wolfberry, especially vitamin a, which is the result of the content of beta-carotene that gives Goji berries their bright orange and red. Both fruits contain plant compounds that act as antioxidants in the body as well as a good source of fiber.
Rob said: "Eat a wide range of brightly colored foods (including dried fruits) will provide more than enough vitamins and minerals in your diet.
Cow's milk is as good as almonds milk
The the alternatives are cheaper, so, argue Rob
This is the general diet
Rob says: "The food survey show that a significant number of people are lacking certain nutrients and this can make certain 'super' seem more attractive and quick way to increase your nutritional intake.
"However, while 'super' may seem more interesting, given the hype and fancy packaging, you can get as much benefit by getting back to basics and understanding that all foods have something to offer nutritionally.
"there is nothing wrong with enjoying the new and interesting foods, but try to focus on the inclusion of a greater variety of foods and make better decisions that contribute to their overall diet instead put their faith in a single food alone. "


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Warning: MAJOR spoilers ahead for Batman v Superman
The long-awaited arrival of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has produced quite a thunderclap in the popular culture, unleashing a torrent of negative reviews and pitting the critics against droves of fans. But regardless of its controversy, the film is also elaborately setting up a future cinematic event that could rival – or, just possibly, surpass – what Marvel has managed to do with its Avengers films: namely, Justice League, Part I.
There is so much to look forward to regarding the history-in-the-making big-screen debut of comics' most famous superhero team – and so many course corrections from the previous DC Extended Universe films to make – that attempting to boil everything down into the base essentials can be an overwhelming task, at best. But fear not, we're here to help with our 10 Things We Want to See in Justice League.
By the time you're done reading, whether you worshipped or loathed Dawn of Justice, we promise that you'll be positively excited for the future.
10 More supervillains
A main thrust of Batman v Superman was its accumulation of meta-humans, even if most of these individuals ended up not being aware of the others' existences or super-skillsets. The follow-up installment, Suicide Squad, inverts that origin equation and shows how all the major supervillains of the DC Extended Universe form their own team – a novel approach, given its thematic counterbalancing and the fact that it'll be the first superhero film to focus squarely on the baddies.
Given the relative lack of archnemeses in Dawn of Justice – okay, yes, Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg) and Doomsday (Robin Atkin Downes) both do count, but they're only two in a whole huge roster – here's to hoping that DC's big villainous guns get some kind of utilization in Justice League. It seems obvious that Darkseid will (eventually) be the ultimate big baddie, but what about Anti-Monitor, Hellrazer, Nick Necro, or Peraxxus? Or how about other Batman-specific rogues (he does have so many), like the Riddler, Clayface, or Red Hood? Or – hey – how about some type of appearance of the Suicide Squad itself? Any or all of these could well put the two-part film over the top.
9 More superheroes
The teasing glimpses of such characters as the Flash (Ezra Miller), Aquaman (Jason Momoa), and Cyborg (Ray Fisher) were a small but important part of Batman v Superman, given that it promised an even bigger cinematic world than just Superman (Henry Cavill), Batman (Ben Affleck), and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot). Justice League will doubtlessly follow a similar tack, if only to foreshadow the inevitable expansion of the team (or its replacement of phased-out members, as The Avengers: Age of Ultron did to Marvel's titular lineup).
That means we're due for what will probably prove to be a whole slew of new characters, whether they prove to be Easter egg mentions (like Darkseid in BvS), cameo appearances (Aquaman), or full-fledged League members (Wonder Woman). Given talk of just how interested Warner Bros. is in the Birds of Prey property – and given previous rumors of Black Canary being written into either of the JL outings – it seems likely that either Batgirl and/or Canary will be included at some point. And other shoe-ins just may be some of the classic (or founding) League members, such as Martian Manhunter, Hawkman, or the Atom, who is the DC equivalent of Marvel's Ant-Man – a character which has seen some success of his own on the big screen recently.
Speaking of classic characters…
8 Include Green Lantern
Debuting just one year after Batman, Green Lantern has been an important mainstay in the DC Universe practically ever since, proving to be the cornerstone of an entire (intergalactic) section of the company's massive continuity. A sprawling police force prowling the farthest reaches of the cosmos, the 7,202-member Green Lantern Corps is some three billion years old and has more than enough material to generate its own series of films – precisely what Warner plans on kicking off in 2020.
Given the future cinematic importance of the character, and given the fact that Hal Jordan is the only one of the original seven founding Justice League members to not be introduced in Dawn of Justice (yes, Cyborg replaces Martian Manhunter, for all you obsessive-compulsive types at home), we fully expect the character to play a substantial role in Justice League Part I, whether it be ancillary or dominant in terms of screen time. And this, indeed, is what rumors have been pointing to for the past few years, making Green Lantern's inclusion all but guaranteed.
7 Classic comic storylines
There are smatterings of key comic book storylines in both Man of Steel and Batman v Superman, ranging from Superman: Birthright's scene of Clark's first flight to, of course, BvS's heavy reliance on The Dark Knight Returns (from its ominous tone to its sadistic Batman to the iconic fight between the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel). We're going out on a limb here and assuming that both parts of Justice League won't be any different – but, if so, which classic JL storylines should be lifted?
Perhaps the first to come to mind is Tower of Babel, which reveals that Batman has been keeping secret files on each of his teammates, most pertinently listing each of their weaknesses and how best to defeat them in battle, should any of them turn to the dark side. When Ra's al Ghul gets his immortal hands on this intel, he's able to attack the League to devastating effect (but perhaps not as devastating as the consequences that Bruce Wayne must face once the dust settles). Identity Crisis reveals that certain members of the Justice League have been secretly mind-wiping certain villains (to prevent them from discovering all of their secret identities, for example) – and each other (to cover up the cover-ups). And, finally, given the dark, dismal tone of the first two DCEU films, the apocalyptic alternate-reality story Kingdom Come will perhaps get its time in the cinematic sun, showing how the final showdown between all of DC's hundreds of meta-humans affects the destiny of the entire human civilization.
(You want to see even more on this comic book front? Check out our recommendations for the most applicable Batman and Superman storylines.)
6 More cohesive team battles
Whether one hated or loved Dawn of Justice, one of the most visually arresting sections of the film was when Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman were forced to work together to confront the monstrosity that is Doomsday. Not only was it the very first time that all three legendary characters appeared on the screen at the same time, it also paved the way for what team battles could look like in the DC Extended Universe.
Given the presence (and amplifying superpowers) of the four remaining members of the Justice League, this last point is a crucially important one: when Darkseid finally arrives and Aquaman, Superman, the Flash, Cyborg, Wonder Woman, and Batman all need to work together, how will their strategies be formed and their tactics play out? And, perhaps even more importantly, how should their teamwork not work? For although Superman's strength and heroism and Wonder Woman's grit and combat prowess were amply on display in Batman v Superman's climactic third act, Batman's role as the master strategist left much to be desired. Let's hope director Zack Snyder and his crew improve in this department in Justice League, when it really counts.
5 More narrative context
There is something to be said for submerging a viewer into a given situation or with a specific character cold, with no preamble or explanation, and allowing the story to play out from there (this is, after all, how George Lucas originally started his Star Wars series back in the '70s). But there's also a major case to be made for offering a full explanation for each narrative beat as it comes about, ensuring that the audience is able to put everything into its proper context from the very beginning. This, of course, is the Marvel Cinematic Universe model – each character tends to have his own origin movie or television series first, and then proceeds to team up with the others later on down the road.
Although it's understandable that Snyder didn't get into Wonder Woman's history or backstory at all, given that her standalone film is scheduled to arrive next summer, it still served to confound a goodly swath of the audience, given that the average viewer has no clue about Warners' future on the big screen. Given both this and the fact that the other solo films won't arrive until much later on (The Flash won't arrive until March of 2018, for instance, and Green Lantern Corps doesn't bow until June 2020), it might behoove the filmmakers to provide more of an explanation for each of the Justice League members in Part I.
4 Back to the future
One of the most intriguing moments of Dawn of Justice was easily the appearance of an older Flash jumping backwards in time to warn Bruce Wayne of – well, something revolving around Lois Lane (Amy Adams). While it seems most likely to involve the so-called Knightmare vision that Bats had literally seconds before Barry Allen arrives to deliver his future-dependent message – that is to say, that pesky Darkseid has arrived on Earth and somehow made Superman into one of his world-dominating lieutenants, probably through Lois's death – there are still, obviously, a whole host of questions to dig down into.
While it seems obvious that the Justice League two-parter will get to providing answers, what we're hoping for is something a little more specific: seeing the other time-traveling shoe dropping. Showing how (and why!) the Flash must travel back in time in order to warn the younger Batman – and, therefore, potentially change the course of the entire DC Extended Universe timeline – would not only be the perfect payoff to BvS's somewhat out-of-left-field scene, it would also tighten the DCEU's overarching narrative and employ a storytelling technique that other shared universes, most notably Marvel's, would or could never do.
3 Struggling to activate the Justice League
Zack Snyder has said that one of the chief motivating factors in killing off the Man of Steel at the end of Dawn of Justice was in making the formation of the Justice League an actual struggle for Bruce Wayne:
"I wanted Bruce Wayne to build the Justice League. I felt like with Superman around, it's a different conversation when you create the Justice League, right? It's like, 'Me and Superman, we want to make a Justice League.' [Other heroes would be] like, 'Okay, yeah – I'll join!' I just feel like Bruce Wayne having to go out and find these seven samurai by himself, that's a lot more interesting of a premise."
If that's the impetus behind the film's ending, then, by all means, let's see how much of a struggle the formation of the team is. Let's see some of these metahumans not want to publicly out themselves, even under the guise of a costume, or not want to work as a team with the others, or be afraid of the big bad aliens that are now inexorably (and, perhaps, inexplicably) heading towards Earth.
And, conversely, let's see how well it all pays off once they finally do click as a team, and they've learned how to complement one another's personalities and power sets. This way, when Superman returns, it can be to a fully-formed, fully-functioning team that can be perfected by a leader instead of being completed by a savior.
2 Batman's character arc
Let's admit it: Batman v Superman is rather brutal to the character of Batman, choosing to adapt a hyper-violent interpretation of the vigilante in order to both differentiate this particular big-screen iteration from all the others before it and to provide something of a nemesis in the titular bout between the Man of Steel and the Bat of Gotham.
There also seems to be another impetus behind the move, however, one that we've speculated about even before the film came out: by starting Bruce Wayne out at rock bottom – as a hardened, callous extremist who doesn't give much pause to taking another individual's life (especially if he's an alien that could burn the whole place down) – it provides the filmmakers behind the DCEU a chance to chart his character arc in an upward, and ultimately more uplifting, manner. Audiences already get the chance to see this in action at Clark Kent's funeral, where Bruce commits to being a better man for Superman and starting up a team of superheroes in order to fill the void that he's left behind.
If this is, indeed, the course that Snyder and company have committed to, then it's absolutely imperative to see Batman continue to become a more committed and compassionate individual, the ideal placeholder leader of the team until Kal-El can rejuvenate enough to return to the land of the living. We also need to see him be the world's greatest detective and master strategist, since, if he's not, he literally has no place on a team populated by gods and kings.
1 Variations on the (character) theme
Superman, in Man of Steel, is a repressed drifter, living in the constant fear of being discovered as an extraterrestrial but unable to change the heroic impulses inside of him. Batman, of course, is the darkest and most demented version of the character movie or television audiences have ever seen, willing to go to nearly any length in order to attain whatever utilitarian goal he thinks is necessary to achieve. And although Wonder Woman is left largely as a blank in Batman v Superman, she is also a figure dedicated to remaining in the shadows and not having her own meta-human identity be revealed.
Given how grim and dour nearly everyone and everything is in the DC Extended Universe to date, it's absolutely imperative to have the other personalities that comprise the Justice League be variations on the characterization theme. What if, say, the Flash is a fun-loving superpowered youth that has yet to have his soul be crushed by the dreariness of the world? And while Aquaman already has proven to place a similar premium on his privacy (why else would he be smashing camera-equipped submarines?), what if he still has a boisterous, larger-than-life personality?
If the DCEU is to prove that it's more than just a two-note wonder, such expansiveness is, arguably, the most critical challenge it'll face in Justice League, Part I.
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The body of a man who went missing while swimming in Putnam County has been recovered by police.
Kent police said they located the body of the 54-year-old Connecticut man floating in the middle of Lake Carmel around 5:30 a.m., Monday, July 22. Neither his identity nor place of residence have been released.
The man disappeared after telling his wife he was going swimming Saturday afternoon, July 20, but then never returned home.
A massive search ensured with .first responders from numerous agencies including Lake Carmel firefighters, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, the New York State Police, the Westchester County Police Department, the Carmel Fire Department, and the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department and Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department dive teams.
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Acting is, let's be honest about it, something of an ego massage. A massage in the form of clapping and whooping and hugs from people you fancy and wise handshakes from people you wish would adopt you. It's an activity based on being looked at and listened to by a crowd of people. If you're good at it, lots of people want to look and listen to you, and it will be a large crowd. If you're really good, they'll want to do this for an extended period of time. They may even be willing to forgo common first world luxuries such as long, open-mouthed yawns of boredom and inconspicuous genital scratching. The best actors can render a very large crowd silent with awe and provoke most unusual behaviour: phones are switched off to prevent the distraction they are intended to provide; eating is done quietly or not at all; whispering will result in frowning and negative telepathic waves from nearby crowd members; and a laissez-faire policy on toilet breaks is repealed in favour of fascistic bladder discipline. Why? All to create an atmosphere more conducive to watching and listening to a bunch of actors prancing and yelling like their lives depend on it.
It's nearly the Easter Vacation. I, like all the other actors in Two Gentlemen of Verona, are going through the usual process of poking around with the script, working out why on Earth we're saying and doing the things that our scripts tell us to say and do. Kate O'Connor is going through the usual motions of a director, caressing everything into the right shape and right consistency, like a potter sketching out the first curves of a new pot. So far, it's like any other play. It's Shakespeare so we feel grand and impressive; as though if we say anything with enough conviction it's bound to make an impression on the audience, who, in their jaw-dropped state of amazement at our fabulous diction and dextrous facial expressions will no doubt be mesmerised by such an inspiring, perhaps even intimidating abundance of talent.
Except this isn't just like any other play. And if they're silent something has gone wrong. If they don't involuntarily wolf-whistle at Amelia Sparling's Silvia then something is wrong. If they don't cringe in agony at Ed Seabright's Proteus then something is wrong. If they don't palm their foreheads with embarrassment whenever Tim Gibson's Valentine opens his mouth, snort with laughter every time Stephen Hyde's Launce steps on stage and audibly roll their eyes every time Speed makes a horrific pun, then something is wrong. No: this will be a proper garden play. And that means the sun will shine (it will), the wind will be light but noticeable, and the grass will be bouncy and comfy for you to roll out your table cloths and unfurl your meticulously packed picnic sets and sip your Pimm's and scoff your scones. So please, please do whisper to your friends; do laugh and point and spit your drink out in surprise. No it isn't a pantomime, but it isn't in a stuffy theatre somewhere either. You aren't going along with that bizarre game that we all play every time we decide to top up on some culture and become 'theatre-goers'.
You see, we will be having fun. We'll be singing Sinatra and skipping around and cycling across stage and climbing trees and then jumping out of them. In fact, take this as a challenge: if you can have more fun than us then I'll buy you drinks.* We'll be having fun not just because we're actors who love strutting about on stage (love that though we do), but because we'll be playing around with a hilarious script, with a group of hilarious colleagues on a beautiful summer's day in one of the most beautiful gardens in the country, if not the world.
I guarantee that I'll be in good company. Hopefully, you too will be with friends who want something nice to do in the sun. Well, Two Gentlemen of Verona will be jolly, jolly nice.
*I probably won't buy you drinks, but I will make you tea or give you a high-five.
Barney Iley-Williamson is playing 'Speed' in Barbarian Productions' The Two Gentlemen of Verona, to be performed May 1st-5th in Christ Church Cathedral Gardens. Tune in next term for perspectives on memorising lines, finding props, bonding with toy dogs, and the run-up to opening night. For more information about Two Gents visit their website, www.barbarian-productions.com, or follow them on twitter @twogentsox.


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Balancing the fine art of living a healthy lifestyle:
our top 4 diet picks
Written by: Ankanee Lagunarajan | Edited by: Ashley J. Hassard
Remember that time that being fit AF was all the rage? Yeah, that was now.
Now remember that that time when working out alone was enough to keep you healthy? Yeah, that was never.
Let's break it down. Working out 4 to 5 days a week is great, but working out 4 to 5 days a week while only eating unhealthy food just isn't.
Why you might ask? Because for every pound you sweat off in the gym, you're putting on 2 or 3 by eating all that junk. Keep eating all the crap, and regardless of how much you're exercising, it just wont burn off. That's just how the scales work.
Unfortunately, regardless of how whack it is, it's something that a lot of people do, and, as a result, their own results get messed with. Their energy levels go down, their progress stalls, and their gains decrease. That's why it's so key to find a diet that works for you.
Now we all know there are a lot of different diets that are out there, and finding one that fits your lifestyle and income can be hard, but that's why I'm here!
Here are my top picks of best fit-spired diets to keep you on the healthy train towards fitness success.
BREAKDOWN: Less carbs. More protein.
Ok, so this one was big way back in the day and everyone's probably heard of it by now, but it's still so great. The big thing about this diet is that it's recommended for those looking to lose weight. Basically when you're on it, you decrease the amount of carbs you ingest, and increase the amount of protein, so that when the body burns fuel, it burns fat. It's cool because it keeps your body fuelled and your energy levels up all day long - so less hunger, less cravings, and less weight gain. You lose weight while feeling full (which is kinda cool). Heads up, this one can be a bit tricky though, so if you're going to start it, definitely consult your doctor or at least verify your body type first.
BREAKDOWN: Plant based. No animal products.
Aright, so this one can be a bit controversial as it's often tied with personal morals and values, but those aside, there are definitely a lot of physical health benefits to going vegan that can be beneficial too. The idea behind this one is that you only eat food that doesn't involve animals. Like at all. So no meat, milk, eggs, or cheese. Just a heck of a lot of plants and vegetables and nuts. Since it is a plant based diet you get a whole bunch of foods that are highly rich in nutrients, which is great. Double bonus, your body isn't exposed to the diseases that some animal products carry (like salmonella). There's also a whole bunch of vegan restaurants out there now so you can "try before you buy" and test out a few dishes to see if you'll like the style of food before committing to the whole thing.
BREAKDOWN: Plant based with some animal products but no actual meat.
If starting a vegan diet is a bit scary, then maybe becoming vegetarian is a good start to test the waters. Vegetarians eat plant based foods as well, but don't avoid animal based products like honey, cheese, milk or eggs. It's cool because since you're still eating a lot of plant based foods, you're still getting a bunch of the nutrients that will help you lower your cholesterol and control your fat and calorie intake, but things are way less strict than the whole vegan thing.
BREAKDOWN: Less carbs, some protein, lots of (good) fat.
This diet's relatively new, but is definitely making its way to the top. It focuses on increasing fats a bunch, eating moderate proteins, and decreasing carbs - it trains your body to burn fats instead of carbs, and you're way healthier for it. I see a lot of cook books out there that have ideas for those on this diet, so if you're looking for some great recipes, there are definitely some solid ones out there for this one.
... and there you have it! Your four best diet bets for ultimate health and guaranteed fitness success. Ok, well maybe not guaranteed, but definitely helpful!
Get moving, get eating, and enjoy!


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EACH DAY has its own individuality of color.-Charles Hawthorne(1872-1930)
|Louise Gale Color Challenge.
EACH DAY has its own individuality of color.-Charles Hawthorne(1872-1930)
|Louise Gale Color Challenge.
Inspiring! Love that Charlie Harper coloring book, too! I couldn't resist buying the coffee table book of his work.ReplyDelete
Great post! I'm taking the challenge also -- however, I struggle with orange. :) Going to check out the Finlay color book -- sounds fascinating.ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for sharing, cant wait to see all the wonderful creations. I LOVE the color book too!ReplyDelete
I'm taking the challenge too hmmmmm this is going to be interesting.ReplyDelete
I am infatuated with the twiggy color pencils!ReplyDelete
The pencils were a gift they have similar ones at Anthropologie. I am silly about them though, I use them for decoration only!
I love that Charlie Harper book, best $200.00 I ever spent!
I hopped over after seeing your favoriting {is that a word?} my tweet. TY. Maybe next year we can go to Alt! Your blog is looking terrific. Thanks for sharing this post-i'd love to join in the Color Challenge next month.


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Forgive & let go...
Now let's talk about apologising or seeking forgiveness. People often mistake 'forgiving' with 'being submissive' or 'losing your ground' or 'accepting non-sense' repeatedly and things like these. Well, highly mistaken! My apologies to those but friends...'forgiveness is not a tool used by meek or weak people rather it's the strength of a person. By forgiving, you save your time and energy on something which is least important in the actual mechanics. That's right. But if you allow a person or situation to abuse you n the name of 'forgiveness' then it's your choice not that person or situation. Forgiveness is acceptance coupled with letting go. Letting go in effect shall entail to the fact that either that person/situation changes or changes. It implies that either the person/situation is transformed or is removed from your life. Be mindful of not allowing anybody to trespass in your sane space just because you are kind and forgiving. That's complete forgiveness, it is surely NOT allowance of continued abuse in your life.
Be wise, smart and cool enough to know where to stop. Forgive but remember to guard your space from unhealthy people and situations. This changes your space, your thinking pattern and thus paves a fresh way to a new leash of life in the same life that you are living. Forgive and let go forever. Sure shot to happiness.
Enjoy Creator's bounty Now & Forever
Enjoy Creator's bounty Now & Forever


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Oatmeal Raisin Cranberry Cookies: Cookies are wonderful because, much like cupcakes, they are individual – without any fussiness. These Oatmeal Raisin Cranberry Cookies are wholesome cookies and though they have two kinds of sugar, they also have oatmeal, raisins and cranberries which are good for you.
Oatmeal Raisin Cranberry Cookies
These make a tasty breakfast with coffee or take a few, on the go, for a snack. For a simple and satisfying dessert, have them on their own or perhaps in a bowl with some whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
These cookies are one of the most requested baked goods I make. When I make them, I often double the recipe. There have been times when I doubled the recipe, then ended up making another double batch the next day! And no, I do not eat them all myself, I share them with my friends and family.
All the flavors in this cookie work together nicely, the sweetness of the raisins, the tart of the cranberries, the caramel tones of the brown sugar, the warmth of the cinnamon and just the little hint of salt, swirls around and when you finish one, the memory of it makes you want to try another and another.
All these cookies can disappear in the blink of an eye; I have seen it happen before.
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Tip: I use a OXO Good Grips Medium Cookie Dough Scoop for getting perfectly rounded scoops of dough and it results in nicely shaped cookies when they are done baking. I have tried two other cookie dough scoops (both of which broke) and this one is sturdy, well made and comfortable to use. Using a cookie dough scoop cuts down on mess, reduces "cookie spread" and gives you better-looking cookies. At only $13.95 it is a lot less than other high-end scoops and does the job well. I added specific ingredients and tools that I use for this recipe to my Amazon aStore.
• For the vanilla extract, I use Frontier Co-op Organic Vanilla Extract
• For the all-purpose flour, I used Hodgson Mill, Non-GMO Project Verified Flour (Learn more about the Non-GMO Project Here)
• For the ground cinnamon, I use Spice Islands Ground Cinnamon (Saigon cinnamon)
• For the salt, I prefer to use Morton Kosher Salt
Oatmeal Raisin Cranberry Cookies
Cookies are wonderful because, much like cupcakes, they are individual - without any fussiness. These Oatmeal Raisin Cranberry Cookies are wholesome cookies and though they have two kinds of sugar, they also have oatmeal, raisins and cranberries which are good for you.
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) PLUS 6 tablespoons butter, softened, I prefer really soft, room temperature butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup of organic raisins
- 1/2 cup of dried cranberries, , reduced or no sugar
- Note: All the ingredients, including the eggs, should be at room temperature before starting this recipe. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar on medium speed until creamy.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix well.
- Add combined dry ingredients incrementally to creamed butter mixture, mix well.
- Add 2 eggs and vanilla and mix well. Add oats, cranberries and raisins and mix well.
- Using a rounded tablespoon measure, scoop rounded scoops onto two parchment lined cookie sheets. *Using the OXO cookie scoop, I get about 31-41 cookies, depending how generously I am scooping. Bake 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Cool for 1 minute on the cookie sheets, then remove to wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container - if there are any left to store!
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Nutrition Information:Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 137 Total Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 20mg Sodium: 106mg Carbohydrates: 25g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 13g Protein: 2g
The rounded tablespoons of cookie dough might resemble scoops of ice cream
Alternatives and Thoughts:
• Try adding 1/2 – 1 cup of chopped nuts, walnuts compliment the flavors in this recipe.
• Try adding 1/2-1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, however, this makes it a completely different cookie.
• Try adding 1 -2 tablespoons of freshly ground flaxseed or stabilized flaxseed with the dry ingredients.
• I have found in the many times making this recipe, that it is best not to overwork the dough; mix the ingredients until combined but, no more, or you will end up with flat cookies!
• When scooping the dough, you might have extra after putting 12 scoops on 2 sheets, just bake the cookies and do another set with the remaining dough. If you make the cookies larger, it will add baking time. Be sure to check on the cookies when they are close to being done – burnt cookies are no fun!
• You can use a cookie dough scoop to make perfect scoops of dough. This method can cut down on mess, allowing you to keep your fingers from having to handle the dough. A rounded tablespoon measure works just fine though!
• You can refrigerate the dough 1/2 hour to 24 hours to make it easier to handle and hold it shape better resulting in more rounded cookies, if you do this, make sure to add 1-2 minutes to the baking time since the dough will be cold. Having the dough already prepared can help if you want to plan ahead to bake them for a party/event.
• I usually bake 10 minutes but timing will depend on individual ovens; 10 minutes yields a chewy, yet not undercooked cookie. My Husband prefers them crunchy, so when I know he will be having some, I will bake one of the sheets 12 minutes.
• This recipe does not rely on exact measurements of ingredients to work, in my experience it has been pretty forgiving, so you can make make changes where you want to or if you are just short of something or want to dial up a certain ingredient, for example, if you don't like cinnamon, just omit it or if you love the cranberries, add some more. Just be aware that the end result might come out different from my pictures and description!
I grew up often having Quaker Oats for breakfast and this version of that recipe was inspired by "Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies."
A plateful of pleasantness
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A girl is taking unbalanced diet in her daily life in long period . high cholesterol and low fibres . what consequences probably she can get ?
First . she can get constipation . (sembelit) . because no fibre in her diet and the faeces move very slow.
Second, arteriosclerosis . because the fat deposited in the lumen of her blood vessel . cause the channel for the blood to flow become narrow , thus it contribute for high blood pressure which can also cause stroke .
Third, agine . (sakit dada) there is blockage in coronary artery
Fourth, diabetes mellitus . it is bcoz the higher level of glucose/sugar in blood .
Fifth, obesity . increase in weight drastically
Sixth, scurvy . lack of vitamin C .
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vintage vermonting
thank god it's tuesday amirite!?? that is mostly because today is the start of my posts from my trip to vermont! before i get into the juicy travel content, i had to share one of my favorite outfits from the trip. and that was all because of this vintage inspired turtleneck that made me feel right at home in vermont. and thank goodness most of the snow from the sidewalks had been cleared so i was able to wear my favorite suede over the knee boots! stay tuned for my upcoming travel posts!
coat: zara (similar here)
sweater: bella freud
skirt: asos
boots: tory burch
earmuffs: kate spade (also love these)
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Carpets & Candids: Michael Fassbender suit and leather
Michael Fassbender was with David Cronenberg yesterday at the Berlin premiere of A Dangerous Method. I mean...he looks fine in a suit. But I really prefer him in a leather jacket, the way he is here, last week in London at the Hackney Picturehouse. Has he showered? I'm actually not sure. Does he smell of cigarettes and his musty sheets? Probably. Is he hung over? That's possible. It's a little gross, totally. But some men, that's part of the sex appeal. Like, if you ever found yourself alone with Fassy in an elevator, would you want him in a suit, or have you always imagined him in a leather jacket?
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Hello Everyone,
Yesterday I made several blocks that I am calling Midnight Sun for the Alaskan Cruise Quilt. There is a subtle stripe in the fabric, and I have to have all of my stripes marching to the same drummer in my quilts.
This is how I make my Flying Geese and get those stripes to line up. I begin with the center of my goose and four squares.
I place the little squares on top of the big one, and yes, the squares need to overlap. Notice the major stripes are all going in the same direction.
I use a 1/4" Omnigrid ruler, and mark on each side of the ruler with a Frixion pen.
Then I stitch directly on the lines.
Press toward the small squares.
Place the other squares on the units. The square that I just put on, looks like it is totally incorrect, but it isn't.
Flip the square over and notice the major stripes are in the correct orientation.
Stitch on the lines.
Cut them apart.
I have two geese where the major lines are running horizontally, and two geese have the major lines running vertically.
I trim them with a Bloc Loc ruler.....the best tool in my toolbox!
Then I can place the geese around the center section, and everyone is playing nicely and heading in the same direction.
This would drive me crazy! Just be careful with the placement and you are good to go.
The extra attention to detail makes the difference in a good block and a great block. Maybe no one would notice......but I do!


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First of a series...
Telecommuting was not new to me having worked for over a decade on a remote work set-up for a corporation. Transitioning to freelance work after leaving the corporate world was especially different as it now involved multiple clients with varied needs of expertise and services. The only striking similarity between the two is that both operate in a fast paced working environment.
It caught me by surprise though as I learned after several applications later that contrary to what I initially thought, it was not that easy to get your first break in online work. It felt like starting on a clean slate no matter how meaty your credential is. Finding the best fit for your skills from a pool of job postings was the first hurdle I had to face. Getting clients to notice your profile amidst a sea of contractors was just as challenging. In the virtual world, the earliest challenge is to rise above obscurity and receive the gift of a first successful client interaction. Afterwards, you work your way to be identified as credible virtual professional.
One of my earliest realizations too in the virtual world is that it operates on sheer integrity. I find it to be highly remarkable and believe it is one of the highest forms of integrity at work; when you never see each other personally yet trade services, entrust confidential information and process payments much like in the real world. In retrospect, being honest with myself, expanding my capabilities and performing with a sincere desire to be of service to my clients, are what I truly believe are keys to building my continued presence online. This is my reality now.
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Flag Day Parade
The lively parade with a fly over begins at 12:00 Noon, on North Broadway and ends at Congress Park, Downtown Saratoga Springs
Live Music in Saratoga Springs
Zankel Music Concerts at Skidmore College
Mostly Modern Festival at Arthur Zankel Music Center
Skidmore College, Zankel Music Center Ladd Hall, Saratoga Springs
June 8 - 17
General Admission
7:30 pm
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Receive a 10% discount off your room rate at Union Gables for attendees to the festival.
Beekman Street Art Fair
Sunday, Jun 10, 2018 - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Beekman Street Arts District, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: 518-583-2129
On Sunday, June 10, 2018 10 am to 5 pm the street is dedicated to artists for a day on Beekman Street! Enjoy a juried art and craft show, musical groups, open mic, and street performers. Produced by the Arts District on Beekman, Inc a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a generous Community Arts Grant from Saratoga Arts.
Tours in Saratoga Springs
Taste the waters of Saratoga Spa park. Learn about the health, medical & wellness history of all the waters of Saratoga and the famous Roosevelt Bath and Spa. View the amazing Orenda "Tufa" & Geysers tufa mound & dancing spouter. Enjoy the benefits of the "rarified atmosphere created by the ionized elements in the air.
Tours on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM, from the veranda of Roosevelt Bath & Spa by donation.


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This is Dave - husband, father, teacher, and maker of spoons, (among other cool things). Dave is the man behind Watchman Woodworks, a new addition to the this year's Feliz lineup that I am very excited about. Dave's spoons and kitchenware would make every one of my Wishlist Wednesdays, and I am so happy to introduce him and his work on the blog for today's Meet the Maker!
First off, can you tell us a little about you, what you make, and what you're bringing to Feliz!
I grew up in Dripping Springs and now live in east Austin with my family. I teach third grade math and science during the day and enjoy spending time in my workshop after school. I am really honored to be a part of Feliz and can't wait to share my wooden spoons, boards and kitchen utensils with you folks.
Who taught you how to work with wood?
My dad. He grew up on a farm in Minnesota where he learned about woodworking, engines, metalwork, etc. Growing up, I got to watch my dad work in his garage. There I got my first taste of woodworking. Even though I now have my own space it's nice to be able to go out and spend time in that same garage making things together.
You make both small wood wares and large furniture items, which do you prefer to make?
It's hard to say. I started making furniture as a necessity to fill a vacant apartment. I like the planning and problem solving of designing a new piece of furniture for a space.
After I made a rocking chair for my son's room, I had a lot of scraps. So I drew a spoon on a piece of walnut and started carving the bowl. I like that I don't need a lot of tools to make spoons. I can spend a day working on one and have a finished product.
Tell us a little bit about spoons and what you love about them.
They are useful – everyone uses them. I like that each piece is unique – just like every meal your share with your guests or family.
What are the biggest influences to your design?
I'm really inspired by constellations right now. I really love how the simple shapes of the stars translate into intricate and beautiful designs. Otherwise, I just like to make pieces that make you feel special about the meals and time you share with friends.


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Friday, March 07, 2008
Vine, unidentified
I stand corrected on this post. It's not a caratinga (Dioscorea dodecaneura) from the sweet potato family. Dr. Valdely had shown me a caratinga on our walk around the reception center and I made the mistake of thinking it was the same as the plant shown in the attached image. I've been watering at the mouth for a long time wanting to know the name of this beautiful plant, thus I jumped the gun on naming it. Sorry, that's what biodiversity is all about. A lot of things looking like other things.
Posted by Steven Winn Alexander at Friday, March 07, 2008
Labels: Amazon River, Bosque Santa Lucia, Botanical listing, Leaves, Nature photography, People, Plants, Santarém, Tapajós River, Vines
1 comment:
- Sandpiper said...
This is a beautiful plant. I like how you notice all the little details and capture them in your pictures. I tend to look at things closely like this too, rather than just the big picture.
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I'm excited to announce the release of my newest novel, Beneath the Earth! If you're a fan of "Tremors" or "Jaws" or stories about teenagers who run into something bad while camping, this book is for you!
Laura and her classmates have been looking forward to their senior camping trip for weeks. Three days on an island paradise, away from school and their parents. What more could they ask for?
The camping trip starts out well enough. The island is scenic and just the kind of escape to nature that Laura had hoped for. However, cracks soon begin to appear in her plans. Her boyfriend ditches her to hang out with his friends. She has to share a room with one of the teachers. But those are the least of her worries.
A student disappears, and no one can find him. Soon, Laura and the other students realize that the camping trip is anything but a dream vacation. There's something else on the island. Something large and frightening. Something that lurks unseen beneath the earth. Something that welcomes the presence of the students because they will satisfy its appetite.
Beneath the Earth is now available on Amazon for $2.99!


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Week 9.
First, a little update of what happened last week because I did not post. Jordan and I drove up to Kansas City where our aunt and uncle live. Last Saturday night we were able to go to the Unashamed Tour with Lecrae, Trip Lee, Tedashi, KB, Pro and a few others. Needless to say it was off the hook! We also got to see KU basketball dominate at the Sprint center and hang out with family and friends. It was a great break even though I didn't get to go home to SD. It was still fun.
This week we were blessed to hear from a real man of God. Shay Robbins is someone who I've looked up to since my first years at Kanakuk K2. He blew my mind and got me very excited for my personal quiet time. I don't know where to start but here we go…
There are a lot of reasons why we were separated from God but specifically in this generation we are facing issues that have never been such a huge problem. One of the enemy's strategies is to make young people a shallow generation. All of the advances in technology, social media and communication have caused us to be shallow. Families used to sleep on top of their houses in Israel and Judah to get away from the heat and they would gaze at the stars million of miles away for their entertainment. They would sit around the fire and tell stories and their idea of a good time was to sit around the dinner table and laugh and share life together. All of which precipitate depth in people's lives. Our depth is limited to the distance between our face and the computer screen. In a lot of ways we are producing a generation who are emotionally, relationally, and socially inept.
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Shigefusa Wagyuto Kasumi 240mm and 270mm Swedish Steel Blade Arrived.
It has been for a long time to see Shigefusa Wagyuto probably since I stopped ordering Shigefusa. I just received one of each Shigfefusa 240mm and 270mm Kasumi Swedish pure carbon steel blade with wood cover Yesterday. Of course, they are not someone's orders, so they are fist come first serve. If you are interested in those knives, please send me e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com Please click here to see more pictures Please click here to see more pictures
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Cally Bed
£529.00Size Guide
The Cally is a very modern looking bed, constructed from very strong cast iron it will be a very worthwhile investment.
Our Endurance beds need no middle leg support which contributes to maximum underbed storage. The beds also have 2 heights on the headboard and footboard so can have an underbed clearance of 25cm or 32cm.
The Cally is shown in the images as black and ivory.
Double Width - 137cm | King - 152cm
Double Length - 201cm | King - 209cm
Headboard Height - 102cm | Footboard Height - 48cm
Underbed Clearance - 25cm or 32cm (fittings for both)


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Paradise Sessions w/ Neneh Cherry (DJ Set)
Sat, 29 Aug 15, 21:00 - Sun, 30 Aug 15, 03:00
Paradise by way of Kensal Green, 19 Kilburn Lane, London, W10 4AE
Last entry: 01:30
Paradise Sessions w/ Neneh Cherry (DJ Set)
Paradise Sessions ramps it up for a carnival special with 80's star Neneh Cherry taking to the decks bringing to the dance floor her vast range of influences and favourite tracks from house, garage, classic hip hop and unadulterated party anthems. Neneh will be supported by Paradise Sessions resident DJ's. This is one we can not wait for!


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Small Big World
Client: Gallery Tranzit.sk
Time: June 2016
Location: Bratislava
Visual identity and infographics for the exhibition Small Big World exhibited in the gallery Tranzit SK in Bratislava. Infographics were designed to visually transform data collected after social research as a part of the project and exhibition. This research was aimed to map the local art scene and communities in Bratislava.
The Small/Big World project aimed to offer the Bratislava art scene a communication and collaboration platform where people could creatively use the benefits of existing relationships, such as friendships, and open them up towards new ties and horizons. Part of the general project consisted of an exhibition and events at tranzit.sk, while other artist projects took place in other venues throughout the city. Font used in the visual identity: Expander by David Chmela.
First 10 years of AFAD
Client: Academy od Fine Arts and Design Bratislava
Location: Bratislava
Time: October 2014
Design for the documentary exhibition of first ten years (50s) of Academy of Fine Art and Design in Bratislava. Design consists of poster, email invitation and design of the exhibition space (titles of works and entrance info).
Media Practice Collection
Client: Napon – Institute for Flexible Cultures and Technologies, Museum of Contemporary Art Vojvodina
Location: Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia
Time: November-December 2010
Visual identity of exhibition and conference "Media practice collection of MOCAV" organised by Museum of Contemporary Art Vojvodina and kuda.org_new media center from Novi Sad.
Play Cultures
Client: Napon – Institute for Flexible Cultures and Technologies, Museum of Contemporary Art Vojvodina
Location: Novi Sad, Serbia
Time: September, 2007
Exhibition design for exhibition and conference Play Cultures – the world of digital games that traveled around cities Novi Sad, Belgrade and Bratislava. Project contains catalog, invitations, promotion outdoor banner, image and program poster, flyers, exhibition setup and architecture of exhibition.


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For Immediate Release - March 27, 2018
Napa County "No on C" Campaign Sued Over Ballot Argument Mistruths
Lawsuit contends opponents' argument goes beyond advocacy, deliberately misleading voters, and urges court to strike controversial statements from voter pamphlet
Napa, Calif. –Napa County resident and voter Yeoryios C. Apallas filed a petition with the Napa County Superior Court late on Monday, March 26, aimed at striking misleading statements from the ballot argument against Measure C, which will appear on the June 2018 ballot. All Napa County voters will have the chance to weigh in on the measure, also known as the Watershed and Oak Woodland Protection Initiative, which is designed to limit the removal of oak trees and to protect water quality and water supplies in Napa County.
Napa County Registrar of Voters John Tuteur is named as the respondent in the lawsuit, with the five signers of the ballot argument in question listed as Real Parties in Interest. Belia Ramos, Manuel Rios, David R. Whitmer, Jeri Hansen-Gill and Phillip Blake signed the ballot argument against Measure C, which includes at least four misleading and untrue statements.
"I filed this lawsuit because, in my opinion, this ballot argument clearly crossed a line from persuasion into blatantly misleading Napa County voters," said petitioner Yeoryios C. Apallas, who volunteers with the Yes on C campaign and is the proprietor of a boutique Napa Valley vineyard. "It's one thing for Napa County residents to have an honest difference of opinion, but I could not sit by while opponents deliberately misstated the facts to try and confuse voters into rejecting this important measure."
Mr. Apallas serves as a board member of the Napa Valley Farm Bureau and is a member of the Napa Grape Growers Association. He joins a group of high-profile grape growers and vintners, including Warren Winiarski, Andy Beckstoffer, Robin Lail, Beth Novak Milliken and Randy Dunn who support the Yes on Measure C campaign.
"Making false or misleading statements to the voters is not protected by free speech in the context of a ballot argument," explained attorney Robert "Perl" Perlmutter with San Francisco-based Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, LLP, who is representing Mr. Apallas in this matter. Mr. Perlmutter drafted Measure C. Previously, Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger drafted Napa County Measures J and P and successfully defended Measure J all the way up to the California Supreme Court.
The petition filed with the court yesterday argues that the No on C ballot argument includes a number of misleading statements, four of which must be corrected before the voter pamphlet is printed and distributed. Specifically, the lawsuit indicates that the ballot argument that will go before voters should accurately reflect that:
· Future farming will be allowed to continue, albeit with enhanced protections for oaks, in Napa County's Agricultural Watershed zoning district under Measure C.
· The General Plan's existing land use restrictions and minimum parcel sizes for the Agricultural Watershed zoning district will remain unchanged under Measure C.
· Homeowners within the Agricultural Watershed zoning district will continue to be allowed to make changes, including additions, to existing homes if the voters adopt Measure C.
· Different elected officials in Napa County have differed in their opinions of the merit of Measure C; there is no united opposition to the measure at any level of local government.
The lawsuit asks the court for a speedy resolution of this matter so that voters will not be presented with misleading information regarding the impacts of Measure C.


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Fishing is a bit quiet, though I had thought I might have had more on the trout streams closure – seems water levels meant that it was extremely quiet. Lyall reports here on our Saltwater Event which was a lot of fun (always good to catch fish eh!). This is the decider for the Saltwater Trophy. In that vein, if you haven't already brought in your trophies to Lyall, please do so at the July meeting so that they can be taken off to be engraved with this season's awardees. The July meeting is also the last opportunity to register your catches in the 'little green book' – remember that inclusion in the "Notable Fish Recorded" section of this newsletter is not an official registration for trophy purposes.
Good to see Luke, Lyall and JQ got into some fish after braving the weather and the mud.


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Amitabh Bachchan : I'm not qualified enough to become the President
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Speaking to Karan Johar at the Hindustan Times leadership summit, Amitabh Bachchan said feels he's not qualified enough to become the President of India. Watch him answer questions about the future of Kaun Banega Crorepati and the kind of roles he's doing and whether he could ever predict the future of a movie.
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Sample schedule of the event. Here are some more general details that may be helpful as you prepare for your trip! Including the schedule of events so you can get a sneak peak of what's happening at The Getaway!!
Noon: Registration
2pm: Welcome by Miss Bliss
3pm: Painting Bud Portraits Workshop with Melissa Rojas
4:20: Astrology: "Universal Answers" by Dreya Frankhuizen
6pm: Dinner
8pm: Fireside: "The Mystical Experience" by Aryshta Dean
8am: Meditation with Gillian McCord
9am: Breakfast
10am: Women in Cannabis Panel
Noon: Lunch
1:30pm: "The Essence of Intuition" by Alice Marlie
3pm: Canna Ice Cream Making Workshop by Andi Bixell
4:20: Lakeside SisterSesh
6pm: Dinner
8pm: Fireside Drum Circle & Cannabis Ceremony by Maggie Wilson
8am: Meditation with Khara Pechtes
9am: Breakfast
10am: Ganja Yoga with Dee Dussault
11:00: Close by Miss Bliss
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Phil completed his Ph.D in 2008. He is currently for PF Olsen as a Technical Services Manager, supervising a team of technical experts covering spatial information, resource modeling, forestry systems, fire, silviculture and research. PF Olsen has been operating for over 35 years in New Zealand and recently decided to expand their operations into Australia. They manage forests (plantation or native) for investors, with no forest ownership themselves. During his one-year Fellowship in 2003-2004, Phil sought to understand the biological, economic and environmental factors facing industrial forest managers in the Pacific Northwest (PNW), and to examine the decision support systems that various forest managers adopt.
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Mr. Xie is the only Fellow to have completed two Fellowships, ten years apart. In 2004 he worked with WFI for one year researching forest certification schemes and their applicability to China.


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December is officially the season for holiday parties! And I am ALL about simple entertaining, especially when it comes to hosting family and friends. I'm sharing with you today a delicious, hot tea drink the whole family will enjoy! Make a big batch of cinnamon cider tea in the crock-pot before guests arrive, and refill the slow cooker with more Milo's tea as needed throughout the day. I love that Milo's tea is fresh brewed, and has natural ingredients with no preservatives or added acids.Read More


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Mother, oh Mother, come shake out your cloth
Empty the dustpan, poison the moth,
Hang out the washing and butter the bread,
Sew on a button and make up a bed.
Where is the mother whose house is so shocking?
She's up in the nursery, blissfully rocking.
Oh, I've grown shiftless as Little Boy Blue
(lullaby, rock-a-bye, Lullaby loo).
Dishes are waiting and bills are past due
(pat-a-cake, darling, and peek-peek-a-boo).
The shopping is not done and there's nothing for stew
And out in the yard there is a hullabaloo.
But I'm playing "Kanga" and this is my "Roo."
Look! Aren't his eyes the most wonderful hue?
(lullaby, rock-a-bye, lullaby loo).
The cleaning and scrubbing will wait till tomorrow,
For children grow up, as I've learned to my sorrow.
So quiet down cobwebs. Dust go to sleep.
I'm rocking my baby and babies don't keep.
Ruth Hulburt Hamilton, 1958
Someone was kind enough to share this poem with me after I made this post here. I was just remembering it as I put Hazel down for her nap this morning. Here I am, downstairs, waiting eagerly for her to wake up again so we can go on with our play together. I know that I say it all the time, but it' still never enough: I don't know that I could ever communicate to Hazel how deeply in love with her I am. The thoughts that come in the worst moments, that something could happen to either her or I that would prevent us from living out our days with one another is nauseating, hyperventilating. I remember crying over her little sleeping body the week we brought her home because I realized that the best case scenario is that I will never see her whole life, that I will never get to see Hazel as a little old lady, with her grandchildren, feeding the birds at the park. I just cried and cried because I won't ever see all of Hazel's footsteps on this planet. And if I do, that's even more tragic.
Another time I became inconsolable because I realized that from the moment I pushed her little body out into the air, all of her energy was going to be directed towards separating from me. She already is arching her back and pushing away from me so she can get down on the floor and explore. I clearly remember the last time that she fell asleep on me and we napped with each other, skin to skin. Can you hear my heart breaking? But I so love watching her learn and explore. Nothing gives me greater pleasure that to see her grow into herself. So I let her go, and just force my cuddles on her another time.
I just love seeing the kiddo she is becoming; so different from me, but still familiar. She is probably the most persistent person I know, and so determined. She works so hard, never giving up, to get what she wants. She is precise, too. Always on time, and rigidly scheduled. When I listen to her and satisfy her needs, I am rewarded with the most delightful company! She is funny, spunky, charming and precocious. She smiles at everyone, reaches out towards everything new and different. Hazel is very novelty-seeking and high-sensation seeking. I can tell she is going to be so intelligent with this sort of intense curiosity. She is bored of a new toy within twenty minutes and simply must have something new to figure out. She is adventurous, never afraid of a strange situation and always seeking new people and places. She plays hard, kicking an punching and laughing herself into a lather, and she sleeps like a champ when its all over. I so admire her tenacity and silliness. Her curiosity and physical strength. Her determination and sweetness. And her ability to know when she needs to rest her body and mind. She amazes me. I hope that when she reads this years from now she understands how much I appreciate her as her own person. I also hope that she knows not just how much I like being a mother, but how much I love being her mother. I feel truly honored to be the mother of such a wonderful person, and I'm so lucky that she chose me to settle down with.