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Recently, someone wronged me.
And it's been going on for years behind my back. I thought this person had changed her ways, but apparently she has not. Unfortunately, the misalignment of her own life causes her to take it out on others in calculated ways.
When word got back to me, I was angry. Very angry. My mind flirted briefly with thoughts of revenge, but I knew that wasn't the answer.
Instead of reacting and seeking vengeance, I knew my best course of action was to step back, take a deep breath, reflect, meditate, and let go.
As much as I didn't want to, I knew I had to employ the "F" word. Forgiveness.
Damn it, why is it so challenging at times? Grrr…
But, I found my center, and I resolved to move forward because my happiness is more important.
Some may see forgiving someone who has done irreparable harm as condoning that person's action. Forgiving that harm is like saying what was done is acceptable.
Others feel that some acts should not be forgiven. If someone has taken a part of your life away from you by a criminal offense, perhaps you believe it's okay not to feel forgiveness toward that person.
Valid points.
The first step is to get your own ego out of the way. The ego likes to dwell on past traumas and before you know it, you are entertaining thoughts of vengeance and hostility. As they take root and grow, you find your own bitterness consuming you. It won't let you feel any compassion, just unadulterated pain and rage.
To get your ego out of the equation, it's important to forgive yourself. I know…not easy at times, but when you face what happened to you, you can mourn the pain, and then release it to the past. Staying stuck in the past robs you of enjoying the present.
Realize you have a choice. You are not responsible for someone else's behavior. You can't control the actions of others, nor should you try. But you can control your actions and your thoughts. You can choose to stop reliving the hurt. You can choose to focus on the present, finding the joy in the moment.
Commit yourself to letting go. When you commit to letting go, you commit to a process of changing the energy of the situation. It may not happen overnight, but the very act of making a decision to let go allows for forward progress.
Try to see things from the offender's perspective. This is not to say that what the person did is right. The person may have done you wrong, but this doesn't make the person a bad person. Try to understand why the person did what s/he did. Know that everyone carries his or her own pain, which influences the decisions s/he makes. This doesn't condone thoughtless, selfish, insensitive decisions, but it does help you to understand that person. Having a better understanding helps you to protect yourself in future dealings with him or her.
This is a tough one, but try to understand your responsibility for what happened. Ask yourself what you could have done to prevent it, or what you can do to prevent it from happening in the future. This is not about taking responsibility away from the offender or taking all the blame, and it's not about being a victim. It's about moving beyond feelings of victimization and claiming your share of responsibility for your actions.
You have every right to even the score, but that will only compound the pain. It may make you the one who pays most dearly. Send the offending person blessings instead of curses. Hope for the best for him or her. This helps to neutralize ill feelings. It may feel contrived at first, but keep at it. Such a technique allows the mind to overcome the cognitive dissonance between hating the person and acting compassionately toward him or her.
Forgiveness is not about erasing the past or forgetting what has happened. It doesn't mean the offending person will change his or her behavior; we have no control over that. It means letting go of the anger and pain and moving on to a better place. What happened can't be changed.
By taking the path of forgiveness, you will show yourself and the person who offended you that the obstacles s/he tried to create were not significant enough to destroy you. Forgiving someone may be a lot harder than holding a grudge, but that would mean living life chained to the past. Interestingly, the Aramaic word for forgive is "shbag," which means to "untie." When you untie yourself from your hurt and pain, you are free to be happy once again.
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OSU spring game will be 'good work,' especially for backups
CORVALLIS Mike Riley has watched a few of the televised spring games throughout the country in recent weeks. Oregon State's veteran coach notes the glorified scrimmage sessions have been consistently inconsistent.
"They run the gamut," Riley says. "I've seen full scrimmages, quarterbacks live, and I've seen no tackling at all. And I get it. You have to do whatever your team is capable of, knowing the ultimate objective is to do something to better your team for the fall.
"There's no advantage to trying to win the spring game whatever that means."
Nobody will win the football segment of Oregon State's "Spring Showcase," which includes Friday competition in baseball, softball and track and field.
There will be no score kept during the intrasquad scrimmage that begins at 7 p.m. at Reser Stadium and will be aired by the Pac-12 Networks, with Ted Robinson handling play-by-play duties.
Will the TV coverage add motivation for the players?
"A little bit," junior safety Ryan Murphy says. "But really, it's just another practice for us with more cameras."
Riley says he will "mix up the competition," pitting the starting offense against the starting defense, the second-string offense against the second-string defense and so on.
"Then maybe some ones against twos, and twos against threes if we have enough threes -- that's our biggest issue," Riley says. "And we'll mix every special team in. We'll do everything full speed except tackle -- hit but don't bring (the ballcarrier) to the ground. It's not totally realistic, but there will be a lot of good work involved."
Junior Sean Mannion and senior Cody Vaz, going head-to-head for the starting quarterback job, will get an equal number of snaps and will probably swing between the first and second units.
"I try not to psyche myself out about the spring game," Mannion says. "The format is going to be more like a practice, but it's really important to finish on a strong note in spring practice. That puts you on the right track going into the summer."
There could be only two running backs -- reserves Terron Ward and Chris Brown -- available. Starter Storm Woods took a hit Monday and was watching in sweats during Tuesday's practice session with what Riley called "concussion-like symptoms." Even if Woods plays, it will be pretty much a cameo role.
"A lot of the veteran players are going to be limited," Riley says. "Guys like Murphy, Brandin Cooks, Michael Doctor, D.J. Alexander, Grant Enger, Josh Andrews, Michael Philipp -- I'll probably give them a dozen plays and they'll be out."
Riley sees some benefit from the spring game.
"With the crowd and the hype, it's good particularly for the younger guys," the OSU mentor says. "It's a little different feel than coming out to (a regular) practice. Some of them get a little uptight about it. There's a process in learning how to handle that.
"We have a pretty good idea who quite a few of the starters will be. We're looking for the next group, for good backups. We need to develop people, and we need people to step up and be able to play.
"We're looking for good execution, for technically sound football."
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I dunno what has been said in the few pages, but I suspect it'll move back towards the Legion.
It was shown a good while ago that RFC now has Fel Orcs in it, and I didn't look into it, but there was some funky weird shit going on down there with them. When you look at that, then look at how Garrosh wanted the "New" Orgrimmar to have lots of Black Steel, so apparently it wouldn't burn again, it reminded me when I first seen it of Hellfire Citadel. If you couple that 2 things together, I think at least the plan is to move back towards the Legion again. I dunno if it's been planned for a while, but remaking Orgrimmar with all that Black Steel that is similar to that of Hellfire Citadel, I suspect Blizz have thought of it for a while, and i think that is the direction it's going.
I think there was rumblings from different people saying that Garrosh was going to be taken out at the end of MoP in a raid, or at least badly wounded. I think it's going to be revealed he's been corrupted or some shit and has been for some time, probably before he was made Warchief to some extent and he's been used for the purpose of building an army of Fel Orcs and other sorts of nasty's that could devastate Azeroth. Having a Semi Established Army on Azeroth before Kil'jaeden / Sargeras makes some sort of return.
I'm not lore buff, so I apologize if I have said something that didn't make sense :P
As far as actual future expansion locations/concepts (not counting new stuff they can make up) are:
The return of the legion - almost certainly the next expansion considering the RFC revamp and the Garrosh story, as well as the "lesson" that the Pandaren will teach the alliance and the horde. Would probably take us to such places as Argus (the original eredar/draenei homeworld), Xoroth (well established demon world), wherever Azshara currently resides (though nagas could certainly stand as an expansion on its own), and ultimately to Sargeras himself.
The emerald dream - the nightmare was contained by the heroes in one of the books, but Ysera has lost her power over the Dream and "anything" could happen.
Bolvar and the crown of command are an obvious dangling thread for more undead-stomping.
Not to mention the Titans themselves. They're unlikely to be massively thrilled over mortal heroes powerful enough to defeat one of their own number, and I wouldn't be surprised at all to see an expansion vs the Pantheon after Sargeras is done for.
And throughout all that will be interspersed various old gods of course.
I'm sorry but if we can fit a raid boss on the rim of that thing, no way is it as wide as a continent. Shrink it down to proper size on he map and we've got plenty of room for an expansion on the islands there.
"Oh, who does my hair? You might have heard of my stylist. It's called the Void!"
"No matter how much you plead I will not sprout tentacles or turn into a giant eyeball. Well, I might. But not because you asked!"
Arabic-themed return to Argus. Or something.
Whatever there will be I want Lemmings in it as mini game. I might consider coming back if they put Lemmings.
As expansion name I nominate "Camels of Arabia".
They know how to milk the cow.
Azshara and Sargeras/Burning Legion are the major two threats alive, if we ignore the Old Gods.
However, the Old Gods could be a larger threat than even the Legion, if we remember the fact that they are across the entire universe, not just on Azeroth.
"Oh, who does my hair? You might have heard of my stylist. It's called the Void!"
"No matter how much you plead I will not sprout tentacles or turn into a giant eyeball. Well, I might. But not because you asked!"
About the gaint expansion... That would take to much time for the game creators and expansions create the possibility to have different styles in the game like MoP brings the asian style.
However, I hope that there will be more content patches then there are now. I mean... I'm still waiting for the Gundrak raid!
The problem I see with the next expansion to be Legion based, is the HOW it would happen.
Right now we have absolutely no reason to start an otherworldly campaign against the Burning Legion, which hasn't really been such a huge threat to Azeroth itself in the last couple of years. Sure, it is a huge threat, but as of now, we have to cope with the enemies who lie in wait on our own planet. And I can't imagine that the Fall of Garrosh will somehow be connected to it (even if some claim that he will use fel energies, he hasn't the resources to open up a portal to bring the Legion into Azeroth -- unless he has access to the Sunwell or the new Well of Eternity, which he hasn't; and the enchanted waters of the Vale of Eternal Blossoms in Pandaria won't have such an effect, either!)
Azshara is still out there, being the greatest magician of all time (on Azeroth) and N'Zoth behind her (he is the one who transformed her and her Highborne into Naga in the first place!)
So the next expansion will be a South Seas one with Azshara and N'Zoth as the main antagonists. At the end of that expansion my bet is on Azshara setting up another Legion invasion like she did during the War of the Ancients, and although we are able to put an end to her, we aren't able to close-off the portal, so we have to deal with the second invasion of the Legion.
After this pre-event we are then going to Argus ourselves, led by Velen, Anduin (yep, he is about to become one of the biggest influential priests, taught by Velen himself) and some other major lore figures to put an end to Kil'jaeden, the Nathrezim, and finally Sargeras himself.
Here we are also encountering Turalyon and Alleria, who will stand next to us while we storm the Legion's cathedrals and slay their leaders.
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Wonder what pediatricians really think about contagious bugs in the school setting? We know you do, so here's a comment that pretty much sums it up, written by Diana Tolen, a general pediatrician who practices in Canfield, OH.
Nits allowed in school!
The newer AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) recommendation to retract the 'no nits' policy in American schools is leaving our school nurses crawling. It's almost funny how everyone thinks this is such a big deal. We are now going to have epidemics ALL OVER! Do they forget about the fact that nits themselves don't jump from one kid to another? I equate it to the fact that schools have the 'no fever, no diarrhea, no bad cough' policy. Basic science in medical school teaches us that we are contagious way BEFORE the fever, diarrhea and cough catch up to us, and many times way AFTER the fever (if you even have one) goes away. So other than for the child's comfort, restricting their attendance from school when these symptoms are occurring does little to contain the actual spread of the illness.
Much to their dismay they are going to have to accept that at any time, any child could have a head crawling with lice. And that head may or may not contain nits that someone has found yet. But those little lice are still ready to jump onto the next waiting head of hair to escape detection for a day or so. Then, once a parent starts treating the infected child and the live lice are gone, the nits can take quite a few days to be removed by hand. Imagine spending 1-2 hours picking through your child's hair until you are cross-eyed every night only to be told first thing the next morning that the nurse found a piece of dandruff that looks like a nit so they are sending her back home!
Even more ridiculous to me is the requirement that the child be 'seen by their doctor' and declared LICE FREE! For starters I certainly didn't go to medical school to learn how to diagnose lice, and second I don't want that child in my office spreading it to other patients and staff. Lice is not a medical condition, let's stop treating it as such.
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Consider These Ideas When Choosing Window Treatments
Every home needs something to cover the window; no matter where your home is located you may need to look into choosing window treatments for privacy, warmth or simply aesthetics. However, there are a great many different styles available to choose from and this can make it difficult to choose the right covering. The following tips will help you decide on the right balance of function, style and affordability:
1. Function
The window treatments for each room should be based upon the use of that room. Family areas and entertainment areas will require as much light as possible. This means the window treatments should be light, semi-transparent and kept as far back from the window as possible. Some spaces may also be used to watch films or play computer games; these rooms will want less light as you do not want reflections on the TV. If this is the case then you should use a layered approach; this will mean you can adjust the light in the room depending upon what the room is used for.
2. Location, Location, Location
Choosing window treatments may not seem as important if you are in a remote location without a neighbor for several miles. However, if your home looks onto someone else's, then the first priority when choosing window treatments in these locations is privacy. You will need a heavier, easy to open and close style window treatment to ensure you are safe from prying eyes.
Location also plays a part in the amount of sun you receive through a window. Windows which face the sun all day will likely heat up the room, light color window treatments can be used to maximize the light in the room while keeping some of the heat out. Blinds can also be good in this scenario.
3. Privacy and Style
This is an important element of any home, you will wish to enjoy a shower or change your clothes without being concerned about who is watching. Bedrooms and nurseries can benefit from heavy, black out coverings to aid with sleep and privacy. Bathrooms, however, need light coverings which will allow plenty of light into the room, without compromising your privacy.
4. Fabric
The material used when choosing window treatments makes a big difference to the amount of light or privacy which your room will receive. Thinner fabrics will allow more light in, but will also decrease the amount of privacy you have. The fabric should be chosen based upon the function of the room and how much light you require. The lighter fabrics will ensure any space feels light and airy while darker fabrics can create a more dramatic environment. Coverings with linings are also useful as they protect the furniture from harmful UV rays while adding an extra layer of insulation to a room.
5. Size
The type and size of window treatment you choose also makes a difference to the feel of the room. Curtains hung above the window and dropping to the floor will create a feeling of height in a room. However, many people now opt to keep the curtain from sitting on the floor; this avoids dust and dirt gathering on the curtain. More dramatic looks can be achieved by bunching the material in front of the window; this means ensuring your curtain is two or three times the width of your window.
6. Color
The color of a window treatment is down to your personal preference. It should match the color scheme in the room, although this does not have to be the same across the whole house. Brighter colors have been shown to assist in brightening the mood of any room; darker colors have the opposite effect…the choice is yours!
Before deciding on window treatments for your home, you should assess your options. First analyze the space you have available, measure the height and length, and go for a color combo that goes with the rest of the décor. Invest in quality materials and your home will have an appeal that you and your guests will absolutely adore. Be original and let your imagination run wild. Don't hesitate to think outside the box and just enjoy the end result!
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Are You Looking to Create a Vintage Bathroom Design?
History always repeats itself and vintage bathroom design is back! We are now facing the rise in vintage-inspired decorations and rooms completely equipped in that manner. What makes vintage so characteristic now is that it looks like your grandma passed it on to you (and it's like that in the majority of cases), which evokes sentimental feelings in almost any person.
When it comes to redecoration, bathrooms are especially tricky. Since they are usually small, you do not have so many things to do but reinvent the wheel. So, if you do not have a grandmother to provide you with necessary equipment, go straight to a flea market in search for these things which will help you turn your little bathroom into the cutest vintage-style one.
Start with Walls and Floors When Creating a Vintage Bathroom Design
The easiest way to start your vintage bathroom design is with the floors and walls. Avoid bright, dashing colours characteristic for contemporary design, and use soothing pastels and gentle white. Find wallpaper or tiles featuring floral or old advertising prints which bring about the feeling of 1920s, 30s or 40s, or some vintage movie poster that can add a distinctive and monochromatic touch to the space.
Pastoral themes are also a great way to (re)introduce an old feel in your bathroom, whereas old recruitment posters can add colour and striking effect to the style you are aiming at; just for a little fun.
Add Some Mirrors to Your Vintage Bathroom Design
Adding mirrors to your vintage bathroom design will create the illusion of it being larger than it really is. You can use this to your advantage if you add old, decorated carved frames. You can either find them separately, or use some old picture frame and repurpose them with a mirror. Frames are a great way to revive the space and even a plastic imitation will do the trick as well and achieve the effect we are aiming at
Bathrooms as we know them today did not used to be a standard part of a house – they were a completely new thing for a Victorian, for example. This is why in old houses they seem kind of off – as if they were not supposed to be there in the first place. So, if you want to achieve this effect, you will have to do some major plumbing installation movement and change the fixtures.
With the help of a commercial plumbing company, you can completely transform any type of room into a bathroom, just like the old Victorians did back in the day when bathtubs and advanced plumbing started appearing.
For example, instead of a shower, you simply have to install a clawfoot or antique tub (movable tubs were a completely normal thing, so why would your tub not be like that as well?), and a pedestal sink instead of a vanity compartment. You can never go wrong with white, distressed wood, and when it comes to fixtures – old-style works magic.
Add Accessories to Your Vintage Bathroom Design
The last thing you can use to add to your vintage bathroom design remodel is accessories. Old hairbrushes are a simple must-have; they used to be packed in old decorative containers, usually with a common theme or decoration. You can also recycle old step ladder or an old chair, repaint them into white and repurpose – use them as towel holders or hangers, for example.
If you have found an old cupboard in your grandmother's house, you can use its nicely carved drawers as storage containers in your vintage bathroom design. If you have old teacups, you can turn them into flower pots and place them wherever you see fit.
Old houses usually had wealthy owners, so let accessories including lush bath robes, quality towels with initials, and fancy slippers – become standard items in your bathroom. And if you want to spice things up a bit, let an old, carved, wooden chair be the crown of your bathroom – which was a completely normal thing in vintage bathrooms.
Bathroom items can be tricky to work with, but as you can see, if you invest some time and devotion to them, you can do wonders with the slightest changes made. Follow your instincts and take every old item you see, give it a new look and find a place for it in your vintage bathroom design remodel.
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Many people do not realize how important lighting is to interior design. Decorative lighting is one of the major factors that play into the process of creating the mood of a room and creating the meaning behind what you've put together. If you've just got a plain or flat lighting, you're more likely to make people who come into your home uncomfortable. On the other hand, decorative lighting can create the comfortable, "homey" feel that you may be seeking in your Orange County Home.
One important function of a decorative lighting scheme is variation. Using various types of lights, different light levels, and sources that seem to focus on what the room is for. For example, an interior designer may suggest that you put dimmer lights in a bedroom (because it is for sleeping), but brighter lights in a family room or play area (because it is for "fun"). Determine what each room is for before starting to work with lighting, otherwise you could end up with some odd lighting arrangements that don't match the room's purpose.
Chandeliers are a great option for rooms where you want the lighting source to be a focal point. The objects that are underneath chandeliers become the focal point of the room due to the way that a chandelier diffuses light. You could use a pendant for the same purpose, even though the light diffusion differs. These are just examples of what you could do in your home; any Orange County lighting store can help you determine how each type of light will change the "feel" that your room(s) have.
You can use lighting to create these different moods in miscellaneous ways. Be creative, and see what you come up with while you're decorating your home. You can find a variety of different lights that will suit your lighting needs at any Orange County furniture store.
If you are looking to redecorate your home and you want the help of an interior designer, there are a lot of options that you have with Orange County Interior Designers. Interior Designers in Orange County and around the world can help you figure out the best look for your home while listening to your thoughts and suggestions in the process. Most of all, have fun! Decorating is supposed to be fun, not stressful, so take the time to enjoy the experience as well.
About The Author: Ingo Schaer is the President and CEO of Interior-Deluxe.com. He has been in the lighting business for more than 20 years and is holding a bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering. He regularly blogs on a variety of Modern lighting and Interior Design topics, often focusing on practical solutions. You can find him on Google +.
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How To Incorporate The Elements Of Feng Shui Into your Home
Incorporating Feng Shui into your interior design brings balance and good fortune to your home. More than just picking attractive furniture and decor, the placement and arrangement of furnishings and accessories, as well as deliberate color combinations, can make a significant difference in the "Qi" or energy of the room.
However, you still want to make sure that your Orange County home is visually appealing and functional, so you will want your Feng Shui interior design to balance the basic beliefs of the Eastern practice along with modern tastes.
Below are a few tips on how to improve the energy in your house and bring luck to your life, while adding the decorating flairs and touches that gives your home personality:
Position Furniture Carefully
This tip is both practical and feng shui-related: careful positioning of furniture improves the energy's flow throughout the room. Furniture should not prevent free passage through the room as this blocks both your daily path and the Qi from flowing naturally. Ideally, seating areas should be flush with a wall, instead of facing a walkway or another room.
Separate Work and Rest Areas
Avoid setting up a work office in your bedroom. The energy of a work space will prevent you from getting a good night's sleep if it is set up in the bedroom.
Light plays a major role in feng shui, as it is a major source of good energy. Soft lighting is linked with positive energy which wall sconces provide. Without proper illumination, carefully picked color combinations, decor and furniture may not be as effective for a feng shui lifestyle. Our eye tends to be drawn to where the light is shining, so by spotlighting certain objects and areas, you are able to support your intentions. Avoid dark corners, which can absorb and stall the flow of energy, by filling them with a source of soft light.
Clutter is considered to be a major burden in feng shui. De-cluttering is believed to be absolutely fundamental to ensuring balance in the home, as clutter blocks the flow of energy. On a practical level, clutter can lead to increased stress levels.
Remove clutter from all rooms in the house. One of the best places to start is the bedroom, where you want the most relaxation as possible. Create a "keep", "relocate" and "trash" pile for all the items littered on the surfaces and floors of each room. Then, relocate the items to their proper locations, and throw away the trash. Organize the "keep" items into drawers, shelves or labeled boxes for easy access.
A key accessory in feng shui interior design, mirrors are believed to reflect positive energy and prevent the flow of negative energy. Placement is key, however. Avoid putting a mirror facing the front door, as you don't want to bounce the positive energy entering the house to creep its way out. Mirrors should also be used sparingly (if at all) in the bedroom. Bedrooms are considered calm spaces with more yin energy; mirrors bring a lot of yang energy, canceling out the calming yin needed in the bedroom.
Live Plants, Fresh Fruit and Cut or Potted Flowers
Indoor plants, floral bouquets and fresh fruit all generate positive energy. Potted plants also represent earth and wood elements (two of the five elements needed for harmony and balance).
However, you should avoid using dried flowers. Dried flowers are considered sources of bad energy in feng shui as they represent something that is dead. Throw away all dead or dying plants, including wilting flowers. The exception is if the dried bouquet is a keepsake from someone dear to you, then the energy associated with it is positive.
Add a Water Feature
Considered a symbol of wealth and prosperity, it is important to incorporate water elements in your feng shui decorating scheme. A water feature is an eye-catching way to add two of the five essential elements of feng shui (wind and water). Whether you choose a water fountain, a water wall or a fish tank, a water feature is a soothing focal point to any room, promoting relaxation. Be careful not to add water features to the bedroom as it can introduce the element of worry.
Mix Up Your Shapes
Each shape represents a different feng shui element: square (wood), round/oval (metal), striped and floral (wood), wavy (water) and pointy (fire) shapes all need to be present in your accessories and decor to ensure balance. Mixing and matching is not only an excellent way to bring harmony into your living space, but it also adds depth and dimension to your interior design.
Choose Colors Carefully
Intentionally choosing the right colors for each room is key in feng shui, as each color and color combination represent different types of energy. Green is linked with hope and nature, yellow with power and red is considered auspicious. Orange helps create an atmosphere of ease and promotes conversation in large groups of people, making it an ideal color for living rooms and other areas where you plan on hosting guests. Blues and greens can also help promote a calm atmosphere, which are perfect for bedrooms and other locations designed for relaxation and rest.
With these simple feng shui tips, you can improve balance and harmony in your home and life all without having to invest in crazy interior design schemes or busts of Buddha and other auspicious statues. Just keep in mind the importance of the flow of energy and incorporate a few well-chosen and well-placed accessories to fully reap the benefits of feng shui.
Marcela De Vivo is a freelance writer, yoga enthusiast and business owner in the Los Angeles area. In addition to incorporating feng shui into her yoga and meditation room, she also includes the elements of feng shui throughout the rest of her home. Follow her on Pinterest today!
Some Inspiration for using Turquoise and Orange in Your Interiors
There's nothing like the combination of turquoise and orange to make a room come alive. Although not a color combination you see every day in the interior design world, if you want that pop of color, this just may be the color scheme for you. These two colors tend to take me to the beach. They also remind me of a Caribbean trip I took a few years back to Old San Juan, Puerto Rico with the vibrant exteriors of the homes there. So whatever it is, I'm drawn to it and when I find my perfect dream beach bungalow (pictured below…I wish!)…these two colors are going to get a room all to their own.
Turquoise and Orange on the Beach
What a life! Can you imagine waking up here and having your morning coffee!? Here are a few beach inspired interiors using turquoise and orange…
I love the pale blue walls in this room with the black and white artwork. These two colors work great as just an accent against the bright white wainscoting and sofa. Gives it such a crisp and clean look.
This is a color palette from design-seeds.com. This is a great website to come up with some beautiful color palettes. This butterfly fish has all the colors in it to inspire and create a colorful beachfront retreat.
This is so beautiful! I'm liking the color of these walls too…with the embroidered sea fan on a piece of burlap in a shadow box as artwork. The driftwood gives it a natural and organic feel.
Another color palette inspired by a grouping of seashells.
This vignette has such an eclectic feel with the combination of unique pieces. The orange elephant legged console table stands out beautifully in front of the aqua blue and white striped walls. The seashell lamps give just a touch of a coastal feel.
A modern take on coastal interior design with the streamlined white lacquered console table and frames showcasing sea fans. Walls in a dark brown faux linen finish makes these lighter pieces really stand out.
Asian Fusion Interiors using Turquoise and Orange
This bedroom design uses the color combination in a bold and vibrant way. Compared to some of the other interiors that go on the lighter more subdued end of the spectrum. I like both, and this room has a zen-like Asian flare with the use of the figurines and the pagoda style lamp base.
Here's an Asian inspired living room design, but this palette is much softer and serene looking. The Chinoiserie throw pillows are set atop a classic french style sofa covered in a casual burlap style fabric. The gold bamboo coffee table adds another element to the interior design.
Bedroom Interiors using Turquoise and Orange
This bedroom design uses the blue on the walls and accents with orange pillows and drapery. Just enough without overdoing it.
This bedroom has a lot going on but I love the dark brown walls and the striped ceiling. It has a tropical feel with the palm linen print headboard and drapery, white caned bench at the end of the bed and the zebra rug.
A complete contrast to the previous bedroom design, this bedroom sets off the colors using the bright white walls and floors. Very clean, crisp and fresh!
This vignette brings the ocean inside with the use of shells on the table. The zebra ottoman introduces an African flare. Kind of a juxtaposition of styles but it works. Where's the turquoise you ask…I know…so we'll just say there's a drop of blue in the wall color! 😉
I absolutely love the color of this door! This is the type of vibrant color you see in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Again, I used the "Chip It" button to create the palette for this photo.
Another vibrant combination of these colors. Most of the rooms using this color palette do the turquoise on the wall but if you want to get bold try reversing it. This room looks like it wood be on the other side of the door above.
What a great painting to backdrop this white sofa. This is inspiring me to get out my canvases and paint! Just in case you're not inspired yet, here are a few mood boards to get you going…
Turquoise and Orange Inspiration
Love the drapery in this room with the coral border design. Pillows with a great pattern and some gerber daisies to complete the look.
Turquoise and Orange Fabrics
These fabrics are from the Indoor/Outdoor Taza Collection…a lot of great designs for your outdoor furniture.
So with all of this turquoise and orange inspiration, I know I'm ready to start a project using this color palette. Have you used these two colors in one of your projects? I'd love to see what you've done using these two beautiful colors.
Image Sources: Pinterest, Houzz, House of Turquoise, Morgan Harrison Home, Lonny, EJ Interiors, Emily Followill, House Beautiful, Design Seeds, Elle Decor
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It is important that you focus on a list of keywords that are relevant to your business and to the market you wish to attract. There is a science to this that continues to change and evolve based on the search engines algorithms and formulas. There is a lot to learn about all the different strategies used to get you listed on page one of the search engines for a specific keyword. That is why our design firm turned to SEO for Interior Designers for some help. After doing a bit of research, what we realized is how important it is to keep a website constantly changing and evolving with new content. This will keep our customers coming back to our site to find fresh and new things. We selected SEO for Interior Designers over many other companies simply because they tailor and customize websites and SEO campaigns especially for the interior designers and architects. Click on their logo below to learn more about the company we can't stop raving about.
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Coastal Interiors and Decorating with Giant Clam Shells
As an interior designer in Orange County, California, I have worked on several beach homes along the coast. During this time, I've grown to love many of the materials and colors used in coastal interiors. One of my favorites uses of sea life is decorating with giant clam shells. I've been collecting and clipping photos of these and today decided to share some of my findings. I have always loved some of the applications for their use in interior design and last year when I started a project in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico overlooking the ocean, it only made sense to bring some of the vibrant blues and varieties of sea life into the home. I really wanted to incorporate one of these giant clam shells into the interior of the home. As I began my search I found the price of these giant clams to be quite costly…up to as much as $900 for half of the shell! I used the giant clam shell on the side of a large spa like bath tub and put sponges and towels in it. In my search I came across several different uses for these beautiful giant clams from sink vessels to planters. Below are some of my favorite photos that I collected during my search. Have you done any decorating using giant clam shells in your coastal interiors? I'd love to hear what you think and would love to see some of the different applications you've used!
Below are Photos of Coastal Interiors and Interior Designers Decorating with Giant Clam Shells
This is a bathroom by Barry Dixon. I love the neutral colors, zebra ottoman and giant clam shell in the shower.
A beautiful clam planter filled with an array of succulents. This would make a great center piece on top of a buffet or dining table.
Speaking of center pieces, this giant clam serves as a planter with greenery in this black and white dining room.
Beautiful outdoor vignette showcasing a giant clam with succulents and surrounded by an array of stone accessories and accents.
In this powder bathroom the clam is used as a vessel sink on top of a mirrored vanity. The backsplash is mother of pearl tile and the mirror is framed using small shells and starfish attached to the frame.
Try decorating with giant clam shells in your coastal interiors
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Random start to the week
Mon 14 Dec 2009 - Filed under: Not a Journal., Books, Carol Emshwiller, Interstitial Arts, Vincent McCaffrey | 2 Comments | Posted by: Gavin
Thanks to everyone who blogged and tweeted and got the word out on our sale, it continues apace. The Mike FM radiothon raised $93,700 for Franciscan, which is just amazing. Yay and yay and yay!
And, nice segue, there's a good review of Interfictions 2 here from King Rat, who, awesomely, donated the cost of the book to Franciscan Hospital for Children. Another review. And David Soyka @ Black Gate.
List-lovers, here's a good one: io9.com included Carol Emshwiller's novel The Mount in their 20 Best Science Fiction Books of the Decade. It's another interesting list (of sf+f) and of course works as a great conversation starter. The Mount received the Philip K. Dick Award and is indeed a
deceptively simple story about humans revolting against a group of alien conquerers who love humanity – as pets they can ride on.
Hound is 20% off at RiverRun and so are all of their Forty Favorite Books of 2009—great list of books; we advise stocking up.
Nancy Pearl always has some good reading recommendations.
Rain Taxi are having their annual auction which is always good for a pressie … or maybe something for yourself.
Kaleidotrope subscriptions are on sale—grab one before Fred changes his mind!
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King Rat on
December 14th, 2009 8:49 pm
The Mount is one of my favorite books of all time. I've given it away at least 5 times. I wish I could remember exactly why I first bought it, because it was in an era when I mostly only picked up books at the local Barnes and Noble, which isn't a bastion of small presses. I vaguely remember being of the impression that Emshwiller was very nearly a debut author, which amuses me now because she's been writer longer than I've been alive. I used to be so unknowing.
Gavin on
December 15th, 2009 8:23 am
The Mount did well at B&N, helped, maybe by Carol's reading from it at the Union Sq B&N in NYC.
We were all so unknowing! I read Carmen Dog in the UK in the Women's Press (http://www.the-womens-press.com) edition and it wasn't until years later, when Kelly put Ledoyt in my hands, that I put 2 and 2 together. We were so happy to be able to put out her books. We're also always checking in with her to see what she's up to as you never know (The Secret City!) when she'll have written another novel.
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With loans still hard to come by, wealthy investors are embracing a somewhat surprising and potentially risky strategy: pawning their stocks and bonds.
Using what's known on Wall Street as "non-purpose securities-based loans," these investors are using their portfolios as collateral to borrow large amounts—often six figures and up—that can be used for anything from buying a rental property to paying off a hefty tax bill.
Big brokerages like Morgan Stanley, UBS and Raymond James say the pace of this lending is growing at a much faster rate than its close cousin, margin loans. Those loans allow investors to borrow against the value of their securities in their brokerage accounts, but the proceeds are traditionally reinvested in the market.
Margin loans are frequently available to investors with smaller balances but tend to be more expensive and don't come with perks like the option to fix rates.
Morgan Stanley estimates that non-purpose loans have been growing "at a double-digit clip" for the past four or five years while margin loans have been flat or down. "In a tight credit market, you can get this money quickly and easily," says David Kanigan, head of products for Morgan Stanley's private bank.
That convenience comes at a cost, warn financial advisers. Investors can typically borrow 50% to 95% of the value of the stocks and bonds they pledge, but if the value of those securities falls below a certain level, brokerages often demand investors immediately pay back the loan or pony up additional collateral. While investors may have a few days to respond, if prices drop too quickly their brokerage can even sell out an investor's positions without permission.
"It could really blow up" if there is another crash or sharp correction, says George Middleton, an independent financial adviser in Vancouver, Wash.
Nevertheless, wealth management firms say that in the wake of the financial crisis wealthy investors are finding it harder to borrow through traditional channels. That is partly because of tighter lending standards, as well as new regulations that have added to the already hefty paperwork.
For instance, a commercial mortgage on a rental property typically requires copies of rent rolls, leases, tax returns, an appraisal and more, taking several weeks to assemble, says Bill Geis, head of retail lending at Raymond James Bank. Non-purpose loans, by contrast, can typically be completed in a few days requiring little paperwork beyond a credit report and a financial statement. "It's a simplified process," he says.
Another big benefit: For wealthier investors, interest rates on non-purpose loans can be attractive compared with alternatives. At UBS, for instance, investors borrowing between $1 million and $2.5 million pay 2.95% based on the latest London interbank offered rate. By contrast, the national average rate for a home-equity line of credit is 5.15% and for a 30-year "private" jumbo mortgage it is 4.08%, according to HSH.com, which tracks the data.
One popular real-estate strategy, according to Anthony D'Andrea, UBS's head of securities-based lending: Use a stock-based loan to make an all cash bid for a property, then refinance into a traditional mortgage once the deal is closed.
At a time when many potential buyers' borrowing power is iffy, sellers favor offers they know will close quickly. For those willing to take an extra risk, "it's an advantage," says D'Andrea.


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At the time of print, 79 people have died and 611 have been seriously injured on South Australian roads in 2016.
But that ominous road toll can change in mere seconds.
Entering a bend too fast in rainy weather; responding to a text asking what time you'll be home; swerving into another lane to avoid a kangaroo: your life can change - or end - in a heartbeat.
Despite those road toll numbers, the media's sharing of the tally as it tragically rises throughout each year is failing to impact on road users.
It's as though we have become so used to hearing 'the road toll has risen tonight...' that we're now immune to the potential dangers and consequences of getting behind the wheel.
Particularly in regional South Australia, the ripple effect of a severe road accident is evident for lifetimes. In remembering those who reach the worst road accident fate, losing their lives, we often forget the long-lasting heartbreak endured by families and tight-knit communities.
Driving through regional towns, you'll see the tributes to dead mates: 'rest in peace' car stickers and stubby holders to commemorate those lost.
You'll probably also drive past the eerie, but often unassuming, spot that person took their last breath: indicated only with a tragic standard-issue black road marker, flower tributes and photo frames containing the face of the deceased.
That's when it really hits home: a person lost their precious life there. A person; not just a black marker on the side of the road.
Bearing in mind that it's these human stories which most affect us, Fairfax Media South Australia will place a heavy focus on local road safety as part of its statewide drive. arrive.campaign.
Using our journalists across South Australia, we want to put the focus on road safety awareness and education in the lead-up to Christmas 2016.
We want to see our friends, parents, brothers, sisters, arrive at their homes safely. Every single time they use our state's roads.
Simply put, we want those horrifying road toll numbers to reduce dramatically.
So our plea to you is this: share stories from our campaign with your friends and families, and speak to them about safe road usage. Put down your mobile phones. Think of your loved ones - and others' loved ones - each time you get behind the wheel.
Because each time we get behind the wheel, we're putting our lives in each other's hands.


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Global Stocks Rise for Week to Records Amid Fed Support
Confidence that central bank policies will spur economic growth and a valuation call by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen sent global equities rallying for the week, with benchmark indexes in the U.S. and Canada climbing to all-time highs.
About $380 billion was added to global equities during the week. FedEx Corp. (FDX) jumped 5.6 percent as it predicted a pickup in economic growth. E*Trade Financial Corp. climbed 5.3 percent as the Nasdaq Composite Index (CCMP) recovered all its losses from a two-month selloff. Covidien Plc rose 25 percent amid a spate of cross-border deal activity.
The MSCI All-Country World Index jumped 1 percent for the five days, reaching a record close on June 19. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index increased 1.4 percent to 1,962.87 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 171.34 points, or 1 percent, to 16,947.08. Both gauges ended at records. The Nasdaq Composite added 1.3 percent to the highest level in 14 years. Canada's S&P/TSX Index climbed 0.7 percent, closing at an all-time high on June 19, as energy and raw-material shares rallied.
"You have a bit of a sweet spot for stocks right now where you're seeing accelerating growth numbers," Frank Maeba, managing partner at Breton Hill Capital in Toronto, which oversees about $550 million. "Everything looks a bit better, and you still have an accommodative central bank. Things can probably extend a little higher."
Accommodative Policy
The S&P 500 climbed in each of the five days as the U.S. economy showed signs of recovering from winter and the Fed vowed to keep interest rates low. Yellen said accommodative monetary policy, rising property and equity prices and the improving global economy should lead to above-trend growth.
Yellen emphasized the need to put more Americans back to work and downplayed concerns about asset-price bubbles and incipient inflation. She noted that stock prices aren't outside historical norms.
The comments helped alleviate investor concerns after a June 17 report showed the cost of living in the U.S. rose more than forecast, reflecting broad-based gains that signal inflation will move closer to the Fed's goal.
Other data during the week indicated that industrial production climbed more than forecast in May, while gauges of manufacturing in New York and Philadelphia topped estimates and jobless claims dropped. Investors will get further clues on the economy's strength in the coming week, with reports due on home sales, gross domestic product and personal spending.
European Equities
The Stoxx Europe 600 Index advanced 0.3 percent for the week, trading near the highest level since 2008. European Central Bank Vice President Vitor Constancio signaled on June 19 that large-scale asset purchases are the next step policy makers are prepared to take if the inflation outlook worsens. The comments came after ECB President Mario Draghi announced on June 5 new long-term refinancing operations and lowered interest and deposit rates for the euro area in an attempt to boost inflation.
"Both the ECB and the Fed have come out with supportive comments or things the market has interpreted as supportive," Jonathan Golub, chief U.S. market strategist for Toronto-based RBC Capital Markets LLC, said in a phone interview. "If you look at both of those, by saying that they're less concerned about inflation, that's ultimately positive."
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index advanced 0.4 percent for a sixth week of gains, the longest stretch of increases since August. The measure reached its highest level since June 2008 during the week.
U.S. Volatility
A measure of U.S. stock volatility known as the VIX dropped 11 percent during the five days to 10.85. The index touched 10.61 on June 18, its lowest level since February 2007. The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX) has retreated 49 percent from a 14-month high in February.
All 10 of the main S&P 500 industries rose for the week. Utilities and energy shares rallied the most, with gains of more than 2.7 percent. Chevron Corp. increased 4 percent for the best performance in the Dow.
Energy shares advanced as crude oil capped a second weekly gain amid escalating violence in Iraq. The U.S. said it will send military advisers to the country to help repel militants in OPEC's second-biggest oil producer. Brent rallied 1.2 percent for the five days, touching a nine-month high.
Health-care companies climbed 2.1 percent as a group, rallying amid merger activity. Covidien surged 25 percent, the most in the S&P 500, as Medtronic Inc. agreed to buy the Dublin-based company for $42.9 billion in cash and stock. Medtronic, the second-largest maker of medical devices, rose 5.2 percent.
Deal Activity
In a separate deal, Chicago-based AbbVie Inc. is considering raising its takeover bid for Shire Plc a fourth time after the European drugmaker rejected its latest offer for about $46.5 billion, said two people with knowledge of the matter. Shire surged 24 percent in London trading.
Cross-border deals are accelerating as U.S. companies seek lower taxes and ways to spend almost $2 trillion protected from U.S. taxes in cash abroad. Merck & Co. increased 1.2 percent, Eli Lilly & Co. jumped 5.3 percent and Amgen Inc. climbed 4.3 percent.
Williams Cos. climbed 22 percent after agreeing to buy control of Access Midstream Partners LP for $6 billion. The purchase would create one of the biggest U.S. transporters of fuel at a time of increased natural-gas exploration.
Netflix Inc., Tesla Motors Inc. and TripAdvisor Inc. increased at least 1.5 percent, and have rallied more than 18 percent in the past four weeks. All three had losses exceeding 23 percent during March and April as a contraction in economic growth during the first quarter and concern stocks are too expensive fueled a selloff of Internet and small-cap shares.
Market Rebound
The Nasdaq Composite has surged 9.2 percent from its April low to regain a 14-year high. The Russell 2000 Index jumped 2.2 percent for the week, bringing it to within 1.7 percent of its record set in March.
FedEx jumped 5.6 percent as the company forecast an annual profit that topped some analysts' projections. The operator of the world's largest cargo airline is reaping the benefits of a 20-month push to reduce costs as the global economic recovery spurs an increase in shipping.
E*Trade and Charles Schwab Corp. increased more than 5.3 percent amid a June 17 Senate hearing on broker incentives. U.S. stock exchanges called for greater public disclosure or elimination of incentives and fees that lawmakers said favor the interests of high-speed traders over other investors.
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The NFL "San Diego Chargers" are actually quite the young team being established in 1960. Since, the team has made ten playoff appearances, four AFC championships and more. AJD has manufactured a snapback cap for the team.
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Hello and happy Thursday! I've been working on my Splendid Sampler blocks a little over the past few days and have a few to share with you!
I've also finally decided on the number of blocks I'm going to make and have
my setting arrangement figured out! After adding four more blocks to my stack this week I have a total of 35 blocks finished. With 50 blocks I can make a great lap-sized quilt set on point, so that is now the plan! There are still over 25 blocks yet to be released, so if I end up with extras I may just put a few on the back rather than making enough more to get a twin-size quilt.
All of today's blocks are made with my Coney Island scraps...I had been looking to get a bit more navy into my quilt and have done that with these four blocks. I'll spread them out throughout my quilt in order to keep the navy from being too overpowering. Now the block on top of my stack below is not a Splendid Sampler pattern but one of the blocks from the Coney Island Revisited mini quilt I shared here...I just love the block so much I had to make one to add to this quilt!
First up is my version of block 76, "Little Things." The block pattern actually has a solid center section with an applique'd cup in the middle, surrounded by the quarter-square triangle blocks. I simply made an additional four quarter-square triangle blocks for my block.
I also pieced block 77, "Prism." This was a simple to piece block...the fun of it was figuring out where to place fabrics for the greatest impact.
And this is block 78 by Carrie Nelson. This was a really fun block to make as well!
And one more look at my "Coney Island Revisited Mini" block...I really love this traditional design!
There is a lot of navy in these blocks, but I think it's going to work out well in balancing out my finished quilt.
I love them all...
You can go here to download the Splendid Sampler block patterns...remember that you need to print them off now as they won't always be available on-line. But the good news is that there is going to be a fantastic book with all of the patterns available later on!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Splendid Sampler Quilt Blocks
♥ Posted by Sherri at 3:00:00 AM
5 comments:
- Lesley said...
Your blocks are looking beautiful!
- November 10, 2016 at 4:10 AM
- Hildy said...
I love your blocks with the pop of navy! I'm so far behind with this that I know I'll never catch-up but that's okay I just make my quilts smaller;-)
- November 10, 2016 at 8:50 AM
- Little Quiltsong said...
The navy daisy print from Coney Island is especially eye-catching. Your blocks are so pretty!
- November 10, 2016 at 11:07 AM
- em's scrapbag said...
Your blocks look great! I have gotten behind on my sampler blocks. Hoping to get back on track soon.
- November 10, 2016 at 1:15 PM
- OPQuilt said...
Fun to see all your gorgeous blocks stacking up, and to see in detail your latest. It will be a great-looking quilt, for sure.
- November 10, 2016 at 7:23 PM
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We're in the lucky position that we get invited to ride in some amazing places, and over the years I'm happy to admit I've had some pretty special adventures both in he UK and abroad. But, nothing really prepared me for just how special Moab is. Not just the riding, but the community here and the motivated trail builders to be found within it.
With such a massive amount of backcountry and space out here in the Western desert you wouldn't immediately think that built trips would be high on the agenda. But someone out there has vision, and the ready ear of the county and town council who value mountain bikes and bikers enough to invest in providing a wide array of trails that cater to pretty much anyone, from the novice XC rider to the lover of technical trails. And they're all built with such a sympathy for the environment around them that many sections feel completely natural.
The town cries out adventure, it's got a healthy feel no doubt complemented by the wall to wall sun. There's bike paths everywhere to get you back into town safely or out to the trailhead. Bike racks are everywhere in town. The only place in the UK that comes close to this is the Tweed Valley I reckon. The rest of us could probably learn something here…
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As you prepare for camp here is some pertinent information.
- Camp Balance - pay at least 2 weeks before camper arrives. Click here to make a payment online.
- Fill out your health form online. Log in to your account using the email we have on file. If you are unsure of your login, please contact the office and we can send you an activation link. Once logged in, click on view registrations under the summer season and complete all the required forms. Click here to see a list of medications that will be stocked in our health centers this summer.
- Cabin Assignments - review and call office with any questions or concerns (Cabin assignments are emailed approximately 1 week before your camp week)
Familiarize yourself with camp - click here if you would like a printable map and sample daily schedule to get your camper comfortable with camp before they arrive. Click here to view the parent manual.
Campers will have mail call every day after dinner. Many parents will drop off camper mail labeled for each day of the week on Sunday during check-in rather than trying to mail them all ahead of time. This is a great method. The mail can be dropped off in each unit and will be taken to the office to be sorted with all the other camp mail. Make sure each piece of mail is labeled with:
- Camper's name
- Camper's cabin
- Week attending
- Day you would like it delivered
Click here to find out other ways to stay connected to your camper while they are away!
Homesickness is common at resident camp. The Camp Ernst policy on homesickness is that counselors will work individually with campers to help them work through their homesickness. The most common time for homesickness is right before bed or during some of the rest periods throughout the day. Counselors will get in touch with you if the homesickness is severe and they need some additional support. We rarely allow campers to call home or talk to their parents on the phone because it usually makes the homesickness worse. Each camper's homesickness is unique and the counselors are trained to help each camper individually. Some resources for families to look at before campers arrive at camp are listed below:
- http://www.acacamps.org/media-center/how-to-choose/homesickness
- http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/friends/summercamp/article6.html
- Arrive in the order of first letter of last name: M-Z 3 - 3:30 p.m. and A-L 3:30 - 4 p.m.
- Check in at cabin
- Go to merchandise table to pick-up pre-purchased items (or purchase at the table)
- Go to nurse table (only if you have any medication such as prescription/over the counter/viatamins)
- Pick-up in order of first letter of last name: A-L 9 a.m. and M-Z 9:15 a.m.
- Pick-up at cabin
- Receive check out packet from counselor
- Sign up for next summer!
We don't recommend it, but if it is necessary to pick-up or drop-off your camper(s) during the week, please make arrangements with your child, their counselor and the office. Special pick-up or drop-off must occur at the office; please call ahead.
Be sure to check out our packing list and label all of your campers belongings!


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Two decades ago, Jan Bell had the idea to hold a small pottery fair at the Arizona State Museum in honor of the museum's centennial anniversary. Little did she know it would turn into a staple springtime event in Tucson – the Southwest Indian Art Fair.
This weekend, about 200 artists will convene on the front lawn of the Arizona State Museum for the 20th annual Southwest Indian Art Fair. The two-day event, which kicks off on Feb. 23, features Native American artists from across the Southwest, who will display and sell their work.
The art fair has grown far beyond pottery over the last two decades, with artists now offering everything from handmade baskets to carvings to jewelry to textiles and more. The event also features food vendors, music and dance performances, artist demonstrations, live and silent auctions and a juried art competition with cash prizes.
"It's gratifying to see what it's become from such humble beginnings," said Bell, who retired as the museum's curator of collections in 1998, but continues to visit the fair.
Last year, about 6,500 people visited the Southwest Indian Art Fair over two days. While the event has grown over time, it remains smaller and more intimate than many similar art shows around the country, and that is by design, organizers say.
"We want people to walk away enriched by the barriers that are broken down by conversation, art, music and food," said Beth Grindell, director of Arizona State Museum. "I'm always struck by the number of comments the museum receives each year citing how the fair's intimacy – its ability to create and maintain cherished relationships – surpasses that of other comparable events in the region."
Visitors to the fair not only get to browse a variety of unique pieces, they also can speak one-on-one with the artists, who represent a variety of tribes and cultures, said fair organizer Daniel Vander Ploeg, the museum's outreach programs coordinator.
"We focus on making this a culturally based education event. People get the opportunity to speak with artists directly about their pieces, and when they buy a piece they can take it home and share the cultural stories with their friends," he said. "You can come and see things you don't see in everyday life. It's a way to see a lot of cultures without traveling too far."
This year, fair organizers hope to reach a younger demographic in addition to regular fair-goers. They worked with Zocalo, which bills itself as "Tucson's urban scene magazine," to have the festival's full program inserted into the glossy publication's February issue in an attempt to reach a braoder audience.
"We're looking for the next generation of Native American art lovers," Vander Ploeg said.
The featured artist at this year's fair, whose work is displayed on the event poster and program, is Gerry Quotskuyva, a Hopi/Yaqui artist based in Rimrock, Ariz.
Quotskuyva, who has participated in the fair for about a decade, will show and sell his paintings.
He says he always looks forward to the event and how relaxed and accommodating it is. Of the eight shows he does around the country each year, he says the Southwest Indian Art Fair is consistently one of his most successful, noting, "There's a strong support system for Native American art in Tucson."