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Monday, June 09, 2008
What I hear you saying is…
I know that people think that saying they don't see color is an enlightened statement, but it strikes me as bullshit. It is also sourced in the school of tolerance this bitch often refers to and has no…ummm, tolerance for.
Shall we?
When someone tells me that they don't see color what I hear them saying is that their coping mechanism for living in a diverse society is to 'same' all people. I imagine this person engaging in a constant mental de-colorization game with every person they encounter who isn't just like them.
By color these people are really speaking about culture and this bitch is too much of a culture junkie to stand for someone saying that they can only deal with me if they overlook or see beyond or ignore my culture.
I'm black (those rumors about a bitch really being the alternate personality of Brother Rob Thurman are false, damn you!).
This bitch happens to be a full figured black woman sporting a medium Afro. If you don't see me you need help...stat!
I've always been a culture junkie, but it took me years to embrace and celebrate my culture and the physical presentation of that which is my rather fetching Hershey brown skin (wink). Learning to love and celebrate my natural hair took longer and learning to challenge anyone who dare propose that by not seeing all that is me they are somehow respecting me came shortly thereafter.
The idea that telling a person of color that you do not see their color is a compliment is sourced directly from the school of tolerance. Basically, to tolerate difference a person believes they have to ignore and/or deny difference. Americans can not be defined separate of diversity anymore than a bitch can be understood by attempting to not see my blackness.
Instead of trying to not see difference we should all work to respect it and celebrate it. If I'm proud of my heritage and culture that doesn't mean I'm dismissing other people's. My background…like most black people who trace their ancestry through slavery…is diverse as a motherfucker and I enjoy the hell out of that.
So please...pretty please...do not attempt the impossible task of not seeing my rather unforgettable black self.
Just think of what you're not really missing (wink).
47 comments:
- Anonymiss said...
My old English professor made a note of this and said that it's racist. It's racist because you're taking a part of that person's identity away. She also said that it's sexist to not see sex for the same reasons.
- a.eye said...
This annoys me, also. I guess (white) people think that by not associating us with "being black" they are paying us a compliment. That they are treating us better than if they saw us as black, or if they saw us as people who celebrate our culture.
I just wish more would understand that in accepting us, they have to accept ALL of us. I have been working with some social justice groups that are working to help people understand that being "colorblind" is really being, in some ways, racist. - 10:01 PM
Saying that "I don't see color" is in many ways tantamount to saying that "I tolerate you by ignoring those parts of you that make me uncomfortable."
Wow! As a white man, I always thought the terms, "I'm colourblind", or "I don't see colour" meant that I would never allow the colour of a person's skin to be a barrier that would keep me from seeing the person within. As it turns out, after all these years, I had the meaning wrong. Go figure.
- whatsername said...
There is one guy especially, who I often butt heads with online, who resorts to this color blind bullshit all the time.
It drives me bonkers, and thank you for putting together so succinctly why! - 1:25 AM
- The Bear Maiden said...
I've gotten similar comments through the years, and it took me a while to even realize they pissed me off. And then longer to figure out why.
And I too enjoy tracing my extremely diverse make up through history and time... and enjoy every aspect of who I am... an American. I couldn't exist anywhere else in the world... - 7:41 AM
- Shark-Fu said...
Looks like you were just saying it wrong but you got it right.
You have to see the whole person to truly respect them. - 9:38 AM
- TBLJ said...
I used to teach Sociology to college freshman and sophomores and whenever we got to the subject of race there was always one student usually male and always white that would say "...Well I don't see color..." to which I would say "You mean to tell me that you cannot tell that this class is being taught by a black woman" and of course there was usually laughter. my students were very young and only regurgitating the same crap that I am sure was taught to them by their parents.
- Limecrete said...
Heh. Mitchell's nicer than I am. My initial reaction was to come at it from the other direction, i.e.: "The color of your skin doesn't factor into my request that you stop yelling at the movie screen, ma'am."
Not to mention, you know that 99.9999999% of people who say that are lying to themselves (and by extension, you).
- dua said...
Ok. I don't mean I don't see the color. I mean I don't see it as an issue. Like, I'm not going to vote for him because he's black. That's not what i think. I may think, I'm not going to vote because he's an idiot. Always good to have another viewpoint. Love this conversation!
I had a roommate remark to me once that she "didn't see color". I replied in all seriousness that it's rare for a woman to be colorblind. I didn't realize at first that she was practicing political rectitude as she saw it.
- Shark-Fu said...
Gotcha on that! I think the problem is that some people are actually trying to say they don't see it at all. - 12:24 PM
- Lacey said...
Yeah, I think I expressed surprise at how white you sounded on NPR. I seem to recall being put in my place about that. And yes, I do recognize that that was racist. My question is, is there a difference between racism born of ignorance, rather than racism born of hate? Maybe I'm just trying to make myself feel better, but I'd like to think that if it's born of ignorance, and I am trying to change that, which obviously I am, given that I'm a fan...know what I'm saying?
Fact of the matter is, I think racism is a sticky wicket for lots of white folks. We don't want to be, but it's hard to, like, wipe the slate clean, especially at my age (59). You get brought up in a racist society, in a racist family...kind of like that old adage about lying down with dogs...what's a mutt to do? Just keep trying to see the light, is all I can think of. - 12:36 PM
- EHR said...
Unfortunately, I don't think a lot of white people even realize that black people (or any people of color) actually have a unique culture. (I know it took me a long time to learn that, and I'm like you, always interested in other cultures.)
- The Bear Maiden said...
lacey, I do think there's a huge difference between racism born in hate and racism born in ignorance. Two problems though... the hate probably preceded the ignorance, because it was the initial hate that led to the misinformation that became accepted fact/stereotype, and it's racism that prevents folks from digging any further. And you truly, in my opinion may not be held accountable for the hate, but you are accountable for the ignorance because when you're on the receiving end of said racism, it doesn't really matter how it came at you. It still stings.
And racism goes both ways, and runs deeply on all sides and nobody's exempt. One can argue that "black" folks racism and hatred can't hurt "white" people in quite the same way, since our society is set up so that "white" people never really have to check themselves, if they never think to. To a certain extent that's true... but I don't think it exempts anybody from the personal responsibility of actively working to heal themselves of racism.
eden... I think a lot of "black" also fail to realize that there are different cultures within "white" people.
And limecrete that made me snarf my drink... - 1:36 PM
I live in Hawaii, and I certainly notice people's race. I always take race into account, because it tells me a lot about where people are coming from. It is salutory for a white person like me to be in the minority, only 1/3 in this state. I'm a lot hipper about white culture than most of my Mainland friends, who think what they do is just what people do, not mostly culturally determined as it is for every other group.
Claiming "not to see race" is a symptom of white privilege. I'm a white girl, and I was never aware of having a race or being defined by it (which is what people mean by saying the above--and it's meant, of course, as a compliment) until I moved to central Harlem 5 or 6 years ago and became very aware that people saw my race before they saw me.
It wasn't a comfortable experience, but it was a useful one--making me think hard about what whiteness (and mine in particular) IS, rather than assuming that I myselc was somehow not racialized or beyond race. - 2:33 PM
- Soulknitting said...
You do realize the KUCINICH read 35 articles of impeachment into the Congressional Record last night don't you?
On Thomas.loc.gov (seach by KUCINICH and June 09, 2008).
"NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER RESOLUTION RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE -- (House of Representatives - June 09, 2008)"
It's also on YouTube and he'll finish reading the rest in to the record tonight.
CNN STILL hasn't said anything. - 3:22 PM
Hmm. I dunno, Little Sister. If you don't have a favorite fried chicken recipe you're not nearly acceptably black enough. You KNOW this will only promulgate those white man rumors....
- Unknown said...
Thank you all for a lively discussion. I am learning all the time.
Perception is reality. If I perceive a slight, even if you didn't mean it, my feelings are still stung. - 3:35 PM
- Shark-Fu said...
See, I knew that chicken thing would come back to haunt me.
Sigh. - 4:11 PM
Great point. It reminds me of something Dr. Cornell West said...
The problem about the color blind approach though, is the fact that it would NEVER work. American culture is stretch over concept of racism and seeing nothing BUT color. How do we expect everyone to suddenly stop "noticing" the differences between us all? - 4:25 PM
- The Roving Reporter said...
I'm always wary of people who say they don't see color. It's almost like they are overcompensating to try and prove they aren't racist or have any biases.
- Tasha said...
Thank you for your wonderful blog. I find your comments hit home with me.
I have long been annoyed with that "I don't see color" comments. You are absolutely right it is another tool to strip people of their culture. As a native american woman, the only thing that I find hateful as cultural appropriation is the callous striping of someone's identity under the guise of "respecting" them. - 5:28 PM
Speak it.
http://www.stlbeacon.org/voices/columnists/seeing_a_different_color_isn_t_a_problem - 5:40 PM
Instead of trying to not see difference we should all work to respect it and celebrate it.
This is something that I'm always saying to people when they describe themselves as being colorblind. I'm a black woman. That's part of who I am and what has made me who I am, and I don't find it particularly forward thinking that one would make themselves blind to that. I would rather we recognize our differences and appreciate them.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. - 6:15 PM
As a person of color, I am offended by the whole race thing because it is a creation of human beings who have used "race" to torture and hurt each other.
It is this insistance of seeing a person as the other that has us in the mess we are in. You can mame, kill and harm someone you see as the other. We are all human period! May be culturally different but then you have to realize that there sub-cultures within each culture.
Not everyone who is hispanic is the same as every other hispanic and so on and so forth.
I am not convinced that white who say they don't see color are all being racists. yes there are some racists but I think many of those people are trying to just see another human being. And when it comes down to it what is so wrong with that? - 8:59 PM
If I didn't know from real life that you are black, I might envision you as a lovely cran-vodka red. < g >
NancyP - 9:42 PM
- Shark-Fu said...
You've missed the point.
There is no doubt that race has been used to oppress people.
But there is more to race than biology and difference, so when people say they don't see race they are denying all that is contained within it too.
All, not some...my culture, my history, my oppression, my empowerment, my diversity, my beauty, my strength and my pride.
And I shall not be denied... - 9:53 AM
- Shark-Fu said...
Nancy P.
Vodka cran red?
Fantabulous! - 9:54 AM
I do not miss or gainsay the points being made here. I do wonder, and these are snarkless questions:
Can one "see" culture?
Can / should one make assumptions about a person's background solely from appearance?
If one were physiclly blind, what factors would / should determine how A behaves toward B?
As we become a more and more diverse-looking population, do you imagine these assumptions becoming less and less accurate / important?
I am a figurative artist, and take nothing but delight in our visible differences. I am a culture explorer / lay anthropologist, and have been grateful and privileged when I am invited to participate in cultural practices I do not have birthright to. How am I to educate myself otherwise, unless by invitation from the heart and not the eye?
I believe that we must begin to shift emphasis from the superficial descriptors, capitalizing the People part of the description rather that the "Color" part, and to emphasize and describe behavior rather than appearance.
One of the many reasons I wear my mustaches (other than to claim the fact that I EXIST) is to make visible the reality that even as a light-skinned (toasty pink looking [not "passing"] like some kind of brown / Brown in the summer) Person, I am not White in the sense people use it as a shorthand for ignorant, privileged, bigoted, unconscious of or not subject to discrimination based on appearance. (my Native American genetic heritage is essentially invisible, and my cultural background is, in my mind, much more about class / and education [or the lack thereof] than color). As a person of indeterminate gender, I catch my (un)fair share of grief, hate, and social / economic discrimination, and in my heart identify always with others who are treated unfairly. When people assume they know my sexuality based on my appearance, are they trying to acknowledge my "culture", or are they just making shallow judgements based on what they (think they) see?
"Race" is no longer being used as a scientific term, although no one would deny it exists as a conceptual reality in our lives. In other places, where people appear quite similar, they adopt dress to distinguish / discriminate their cultural / belief systems. Am I to assume the same culture for a Person in Prada that I might assume for a Person in Fila (or whatever is au courant - I don't keep up)? I've heard Ivy League black women refer to their "sisters" as ghetto bitches. How do I acknowledge culture and subculture respectfully, and based on what cues? Color or clothing? Hairstyle or lifestyle? Or do I, as a person of a different culture, try and stay the hell out of that?
How are we (or are we?) to honor the culture of a person of color born to wealth and priviledge (there are people of color in the Hamptons, y'all, and I've been on the service staff to people of color who are wealthier and better educated than I will ever be) based solely on appearance?
I know that in our infantile society non-Caucasian (another blurry term, Caucasian)- looking People encounter stupidity and bigotry damn near every day (as do people of indeterminate gender, non-heterosexuals, most females, and the differently-abled). That much I *can* assume, just like people of every stripe assume that, whatever I am, I catch a raft of shit for it. But how can I know and honor a person's "culture" just by looking? - 11:24 AM
- Shark-Fu said...
The issue is that people can not negate that there is even the possiblity of culture by saming everyone up and claiming that they just don't see difference.
I find that beyond insulting and I reject the notion that the only way people can connect with me is to reject my difference.
Society has wrongly connected acceptance with sameness simply because of our history of associating difference with inequality. The one is not the correct response to the other.
You ask how you can know and honor someone's culture simply by looking...
...my answer is that there are no absolute answers but you won't be starting down the road toward respect by refusing to acknowlege difference. - 12:14 PM
Shark-Fu's point should be obvious, in a better world. We are our histories. I am a white middle-class woman who basically didn't meet black peers until I went to college (aside from the podiatrist's daughter in my school, the one black girl in my small middle and high school class cohort). But I have learned something since growing up in a suburb equivalent to La-de-Due. Shark-fu had to put up with clueless folks of my background in college and grad school. It's a different perspective, duh!
On a lighter note,
The Person in Prada is the Pope. (really!)
The person in Fila is likely to be a Protestant of some sort, at least by heritage. - 8:43 PM
Thanks -- one thing that's really frustrated me in a lot of the coverage is the belief that we are now in a "post racial" society because a bunch of kids who grew up in the suburbs and have integrated their social class to include the black and latino kids in their school will vote for an African-American president and "don't see race."
I'm sure the people who live in the ghettos of Bed-Stuy or Kensington or Compton or Newark will be thrilled to hear that we live in a post-racist society, and that race just isn't an important issue anymore. I'm sure that the mothers of young black men living in the south will breathe a sigh of relief because they don't need to worry about any trouble should their son be accused of being "uppity" because of all those people who "don't see race."
This is just so exciting. We can declare "mission accomplished" on the whole race issue. Yay us. - 10:03 AM
- EHR said...
The Bear Maiden, true, and I'm sure the same could be said about any two racial groups, and within racial groups as well. But I was responding to ABB's comments specifically, and didn't feel like it was necessarily appropriate to say so since it wasn't entirely on-topic.
Didn't y'all listen to Shug when she warned, "I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it."
The beautiful variations in our skin tones are a GIFT. Not seeing color is an insult to the Creator.
Shark Fu said: "Society has wrongly connected acceptance with sameness simply because of our history of associating difference with inequality. The one is not the correct response to the other."
That really explains it perfectly!
And, we can't take White Supremacy out of the conversation. For centuries "white" has been shoved down everyone's throat as the excellence standard -- white people have been considered by everything mainstream (literature, film, television media, education, religious doctrine, etc.) as more beautiful, more intelligent, more trustworthy, more law-abiding, etc...
Claiming to not see color is a way of trying to fastforward past the necessary step of rejecting that supremacist standard. Slow your roll white people. First you have to acknowledge - then examine - then reject that faulty supremacist standard. THEN you will be free to see and appreciate the beauty and value of human diversity. - 1:00 PM
- dua said...
"...a bunch of kids who grew up in the suburbs and have integrated their social class to include the black and latino kids in their school will vote for an African-American president and "don't see race."
Isn't that, just for a moment, better than the bunch of kids saying something like "I'm not voting for that black man" without even considering anything else? Isn't the idea that, for now, we can just vote for a man a good thing?
Yes, we have a long way to go. I am continually amazed by what I don't know or don't even think about.
I know it's not perfect and most likely naive, but isn't it a positive? Just a bit?
Should I have asked myself,"Okay, he's "black". What about him being that might make him a better president?" Seriously, is that what you all are talking about? (honestly tring to open my mind) - 8:06 PM
- Shark-Fu said...
What I am talking about is the issue of people trying to negate race so that they can attempt to tolerate a person of color in a position of leadership or equality.
I do not consider the negation of diversity progress. The unsaid is that people are expected to conform so that all those non-seeing people aren't confronted with public displays of diversity.
Think about it.
How many times have you heard someone say that they don't have a problem with gays or lesbians...just those flamboyant ones?
How many times have you heard someone say they don't see race...but they can't stand the ones who talk/dress/dance/wear their hair/insert other cultural expression so "ethnic"?
The simple fact is that every day we spend in the land of tolerance is a day not spent working towards respect.
Fear keeps us there...but what we should fear is what remains untreated and un-addressed by such denials of reality.
If someone isn't going to vote for Obama because he is black I, for one, want to know...that's going to be their vote either way.
But I can't do a damn thing with "I don't see race." - 9:36 PM
di -- the problem from what I've seen is that those kids in the suburbs have decided we're DONE. That racism, by virtue of their having a few black friends and wanting to vote for a black president, is now gone the way of the dinosaur. So by declaring that there is NO MORE RACISM because you've got a guy named Tyron in your 5--that doesn't make it so. Moreso, they will actually SHUT DOWN discussions where an attempt to point out something that is racially troubling because racism "doesn't exist anymore." If you happen to point out racist imagery or racist undertones in something that they happen to like (I've been dealing with this over at FG with Resident Evil 5), they blow their goddamn stacks because they can't be racist! They don't see color! So something they like CAN'T be racist! And anyone who says otherwise is Just! Stirring! Up! Trouble!
- dua said...
from di (who suddently can't remember her password)
"How many times have you heard someone say that they don't have a problem with gays or lesbians...just those flamboyant ones?"
Now that I got.
Mighty... you are absolutely right, too. I see the point now.
At least, I'm no longer done.
Ending comments.
Leaving different than I was before I started. Thanks for the discussion and the patience with explaining multiple times in different ways.
smile - 2:53 PM
- Joolya said...
Saying "I don't see color" is first and foremost a lie. Of course you do. Yeah, you mean it as a sort of a metaphor, but it's really just not true. Even if you're actually blind, you probably "see" color by a person's accent or other kinds of social cues.
The reason it's offensive and problematic isn't because it's not true, though. The reason it's offensive is because "I don't see color" implies "I like you in spite of your color" - because we already established that the idea that one can't *see* color is simply not true.
That statement tacitly supports the notion that their color *would*, if it could be observed, lower the speaker's opinion of the maybe-pigmented person in question.
If my colleague said to me, "I don't even notice that you're a woman, Joolya! You're so smart!" I'd be tempted to sucka-punch him. I'm so clearly a woman it's not funny. I'm proud of these here boobies, damnit. Don't tell me you can't see them! Sure, he might mean that he's so blinded by my brilliance that he forgot all about my awesome high-heeled shoes ... but mthe underlying assumption of that statement is that *had* he noticed my girly kicks and ladylike prow, he would assume I was a dumbass, because women = not-smart and men = smart by default.
So, "I don't even see color!" translates as "I acknowledge that the sategory 'black' is bad, but I am pointedly not assigning you [black person] to that category." Swell, thanks a lot. - 5:44 PM
- LISA VAZQUEZ said...
Hello there!
There was a white woman blogger at a site that I visit and she posted a comment, "is it okay that I don't even see Obama as being black?" I rolled my eyes... feeling compelled to respond to this monstrous display of ignorance without launching any personal attacks.
I totally agree with Joolya. White people who say, "I don't even think of you as black" are those who think there is a PROBLEM with black people. Otherwise, they would never attempt to distance you from other blacks.
They never tell white people, "I don't even see you as white!" now do they?
{shaking my head}
Lisa - 3:59 PM
- climb_a_tree said...
Privilege. I think that about says it. When it comes to race, whitey has it, and people of color do not. So whitey then gets to dispense privilege to people of color as we see fit. "Ah, you haven't transgressed the white majority norm, so when i look at you, i don't see your color." (That first part of the sentence usually is unconscious, but it is ALWAYS there.)
IMHO, the work here with educating whitey has to be done by other whiteys (like me). Far too often the white folks who "get it" leave it up to the people of color to communicate this message. I don't think that works so well. I think those of us with the privilege owe it to ourselves and our world to take this up and speak up often and especially when it is uncomfortable.
keep speakin' the good word!
peace! - 8:46 AM
Lots of comments here, too.
Obviously there's a lot to say about the perception of "race" / vs appearance / vs culture, none of which are synonymous. I'm still voting for delight as my best option.
Trying to have an early 21st century discussion with forward-thinking people (and huzzahs to all for this thread, and just-short-of-worship for ABB and this blog). And then I see the "Baby Mama" shit, and I remember that I turned off my TV and moved to the woods to keep my head from exploding into flames and catching Oakland on fire again.
Bless us all for gauddamn trying to make a good world. - 2:18 PM
"Basically, to tolerate difference a person believes they have to ignore and/or deny difference."
And it is arrogant in itself--"despite your defects, I'm big enough to tolerate you." My mother always said "screw tolerance," meaning that we needed to move much further along the spectrum, to acceptance. To accept is the opposite of to ignore/deny.
To say you don't see color is not only a lie, it's blatant hypocrisy, 'cuz you wouldn't say it unless you'd seen "a color" in the first place! - 5:10 PM
I am oh so late to this party and I am a white girl who has argued with other white girls about their usage of this phrase and this is what I think.
I think when a white person says to a black person, "I don't see color," what they are saying is, "I pat you on the head and allow you to be my friend because I have done this complicated dance inside my own head to convince myself you are really just a white person inside a black person's skin." They are saying, "I pat myself on the back for being so progressive and open-minded as to think of black people (and other people of color) as Just People, which I probably don't realize that because of my white privilege 'Just People' translates into 'white people'."
And they sure like to tell me I am racist for saying that some people are black and that is the way of the world. Now, I am racist, all white people in this country are racist, and I have to struggle with that and try to own my privilege, but I can have the decency to work through it in my own head and not spew all over people of color my verbal diarrhea about how I don't see you as you are but as I would be more comfortable with you. - 1:33 PM
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If you enjoy having a good argument, Friday's report on the labor market gives you plenty to chew over. Find a debate partner and let's get started.
First, these are the facts: The Labor Department data showed February was a good period for job creation. During the short, cold month, employers added 236,000 jobs — far more than the 160,000 most economists had been predicting. And the unemployment rate fell from January's 7.9 percent to 7.7 percent — the lowest level since December 2008.
OK, we have our facts. Now let's start debating the five points that economists are mulling.
1. Across-The-Board Cuts Haven't Hit — Yet
One Side: The White House noted that the employment numbers were collected before Feb. 16. That was before Congress allowed dramatic, across-the-board budget cuts to launch on March 1 under the "sequester" process.
Liberals fear that as the federal spending cuts fully come into play this spring and summer, job growth will suffer. "Unfortunately, the heavy-handed budget cuts forced by the sequester threaten serious harm to our economy and to our nation's long-term unemployed workers, who are among the Americans who'll feel these stupid and senseless cuts most deeply," said Christine Owens, head of the National Employment Law Project, which advocates for low-wage workers.
The Other Side: Conservatives say the sequester is reassuring businesses that this time, House Republicans will rein in federal debt and get government out of the way of the private sector.
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, released a statement saying "our spending-driven deficit threatens our economy, and responsible spending cuts are needed."
2. High School Dropouts Are Doing Better
One Side: Finally, the unemployment rate for people without a diploma is dropping — down to 11.2 percent last month from January's 12 percent. In February 2012, that rate was 14.8 percent.
Some businesses argue that Congress should not derail the growth in low-wage jobs by raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $9 or more, as proposed by President Obama. "For every 10 percent increase in the minimum wage, estimates show employment may fall as much as 6.6 percent for young black and Hispanic teens ages 16 to 19," according to the Employment Policies Institute, which is backed by the restaurant industry.
The Other Side: Low-wage workers are concentrated in restaurant work and low-end retail. If those workers had more money to spend, they would buy more food, gasoline, clothes and other goods. That higher demand would stimulate the economy and lead to even more job creation, the argument goes. "Every time we raise the minimum wage, employment goes up. The economy gets stronger," Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, said Tuesday as he unveiled his legislation to raise the wage.
3. Fewer Are Looking For Work
One Side: The job market is weaker than we'd like to believe because millions of Americans have given up on finding jobs. Last month, only 63.5 percent of adults were in the labor market, down from 63.6 in January, and from 63.9 in February 2012, seasonally adjusted.
"Most of the reduction in unemployment from its 10 percent peak in October 2009 has been accomplished through a significant drop in the percentage of adults working or looking for work," said Peter Morici, an economics professor at the University of Maryland. "Were the participation rate the same as when President Obama took office, it would be about 10.9 percent."
The Other Side: The job market could turn out to be stronger than expected this year because housing is perking up so quickly. "Construction stands out, adding 48,000 jobs, its best month in nearly six years," said Nigel Gault, chief U.S. economist for IHS Global Insight.
4. Wages Are Growing
One Side: Average hourly earnings rose 4 cents to $23.82 in February, up 2.1 percent from a year earlier. That's more than the 1.6 percent rise in the Consumer Price Index over roughly the same time. With wages outpacing inflation, the outlook is bright for consumer spending.
The Other Side: Consumers are still overwhelmed by old debts, so it may be a long time before they can afford shopping sprees. "We still haven't made the reversal in course necessary to start actually paying down what we owe," said Odysseas Papadimitriou, head of CardHub, a credit-card research site. A new CardHub study shows consumers ended 2012 with $36.2 billion in new debt, piled on top of the old bills.
5. Rising Jobs Bode Well For Stocks
One Side: After the jobs report was released Friday morning, stocks continued rising, with the Dow Jones industrial average setting new records.
Many analysts say things are looking up for stocks — corporate earnings are strong, borrowing costs are low, and consumer demand is perking up. This year, housing, autos, agriculture, banking, manufacturing and many other sectors are going to generate strong profits and send share prices even higher, they say.
The Other Side: The Federal Reserve has been keeping interest rates super low, making it easier for people to buy homes and cars and for businesses to expand. But if Fed policymakers see the economy improving too quickly, they could change course and start nudging up interest rates. That would make investments in bonds more attractive, possibly prompting investors to shift money back away from stocks.
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Custom Countertops in Victoria
Consider your kitchen for a moment. For many, it serves as the hub of the household. It's where guests naturally gather, where your kids do their homework, and where you prepare meals. The kitchen is an essential part of any Victoria home, so it pays to spend time customizing it to suit your specific needs.
Whether you're an avid chef or you rarely cook, a countertop that is built to last can bring your kitchen to the next level. For expertly designed, sturdily constructed countertops, you can count on Finlayson Developments LTD.
Why Choose a Custom Countertop?
A countertop is a worthwhile investment for a number of reasons, even if you aren't particularly active in the kitchen. There are many points which make custom countertops the clear winner over traditional countertops.
Highly Versatile
To start with, custom countertops allow for unlimited creativity. Clients are able to choose the specific shape, dimensions and material their new countertops are made of, giving them the opportunity to create their perfect countertop.
Endless Options
One of the biggest benefits of a custom countertop is the ability to choose what it's made out of. Is your counter going to be used for food preparation, or as an extension of your workspace? Do you need something that's mold-resistant, or scratchproof? During your consultation, a member of our team can go over your needs and budget and recommend the best material for you.
Quality Materials
Finlayson Developments LTD stocks only superior quality materials, so it's just a matter of finding the best one for you. Budget is typically one of the most important things to consider, but things like intended use must also be considered. Count on us to guide you to the material suited for your needs.
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Your countertop has to put up with daily use, so it's important that it's built with your specific lifestyle in mind. With Finlayson Developments LTD taking care of things, you can rest assured your new countertop will be constructed exactly to your specifications, and will continue to perform for years to come.
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Custom countertops are made with a specific individual in mind, so unlike mass produced countertops they are constructed with an unparalleled level of care and attention. Our countertops are made one at a time using high quality materials, and will still look great years from now.
Experienced Countertop Installation
When we first opened, we were motivated by a single goal: to provide a diverse Victoria clientele with well-made countertops and quality installation services that allow them to get the most out of their kitchens. Years later, we are proud of the work we've done.
With every counter we create, we learn something new. Whether it's how to be more efficient, or how to communicate more fluidly, we are committed to always bettering the level of service we provide our customers.
Contact Our Licenced Contractors Today
To receive a quote or discuss the specifics of your custom countertop, give us a call today. A member of our experienced team would be happy to answer any additional questions you may have, as well as schedule a consultation at your earliest convenience.


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Cryotherapy is an excellent way to help with muscle spasms in the body. This therapy is well known to help numb painful areas as well as provide a cooling relief to affected soft tissues. The therapy consists of applying cold compresses on to the skin to effectively reduce the temperature of the skin as well as constrict the blood vessels in the area.
If you are suffering from a muscle spasm or just recently had a soft tissue injury, cryotherapy is an excellent way to help reduce swelling and further injury in the early stages of your healing process. This therapy is rather inexpensive and is something that can be done at home as well as in the office.


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Kinfolk Pantry Shapes Eco Cutter Set 3yrs+
100% Eco-friendly. 100% Non-toxic. 100% Australian made and owned.
Our eco-friendly dough cutters are designed and made by us, the husband and wife team behind Kinfolk Pantry. When we can't find the best natural, safe and locally-sourced products for your family, we make them!
Each piece is designed from recycled wood mill sawdust, and plant-based biodegradable plastic; then brought to life in our home studio in the beautiful Wollondilly Shire. As they are made in small batches, each cutter has its own unique charm and character.
We wanted to bring nature into these creative moments. Dough playing is such an integral part of all children's development, helping build their own creativity, sensory learning and motor-skills. These will be part of your child's imagination and memories; it's worth making them as unique as your brood.
Enjoy our collection of cutters, in a nature-inspired tone to use together with play dough or cookie dough.
Let's make play more natural.
Origin: Made in Australia with love.
Made from: recycled wood-mill sawdust and PLA plastic.
We only use biodegradable elements in our cutters, PLA plastic is derived from plant-based sources such as fermented corn starch and the sawdust we use is recycled and untreated. We are committed to natural, non-toxic and eco-friendly craftsmanship.
How to clean: Use a dry cloth to wipe off any remaining dough.
Durability: To prolong the life of your biodegradable dough cutters avoid leaving them in direct sunlight or moisture.
Store them in a cool, dry place when not in use and don't forget, they will wear faster than traditional plastics. Being eco-friendly, they will age as everything is supposed to, and leave little behind.
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MAGIX Yacht Charter Brochure
37.8m / 124' Heesen 1992 / 2012
Download the full charter brochure for luxury Motor yacht "Magix" to explore her beautiful interiors, guest accommodation and full range of amenities as well as outdoor living spaces. This comprehensive overview provides the best way to get a feel for the superyacht charter experience on offer and gives detailed and accurate specifications so that you can match them up to your own requirements.
Magix (PDF)NOTE to U.S. Customs & Border Protection
This document is not contractual. The yacht charters and their particulars displayed in the results above are displayed in good faith and whilst believed to be correct are not guaranteed. YachtCharterFleet.com does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information and/or images displayed. All information is subject to change without notice and is without warranty. Your preferred charter broker should provide you with yacht specifications, brochure and rates for your chosen dates during your charter yacht selection process. Starting prices are shown in a range of currencies for a one-week charter, unless otherwise indicated.


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I love the colors and whimsical detail of Sally's Shoes!!!
3 sizes MLJ
All of our machine embroidery designs will come in any or all of the following hoop sizes: (You will receive links to download the size(s) you purchased and all formats available)
Small for 4 x 4 inch hoop, Medium for 5 x 7 inch hoop, Large for 6 x 10 inch hoop, and Jumbo 8 x 12 inch hoop.
Each design description above will state the sizes the design comes in: S, M, L, J standing for Small, Medium, Large and Jumbo. These will be written SML, meaning Small, Medium and Large, or perhaps MLJ, meaning Medium Large and Jumbo, or even SMLJ meaning the design comes in all four hoop sizes
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Ancient Mediterranean Art
The Museum's collection of objects from the Ancient Mediterranean—including Egypt, Greece, and Rome—is celebrated for its size, quality, and relative rarity as a stellar collegiate collection. It was formed through donations and key purchases in the early years of the Museum, especially during the first decades of the 20th century. Gifts from the American Exploration Society and Egypt Exploration Fund greatly contributed to the contents of the Egyptian collection, and the establishment of the Nancy Everett Dwight Fund in the 1920s was instrumental in expanding the Museum's ancient holdings. In recent years transformative acquisitions have been made, such as the portrait head of the Empress Faustina the Elder in 1999 and a bronze lar in 2013. Other highlights of the collection include a New Kingdom block statue of a scribe named Amunwahsu, four fragments of a wall painting from Pompeii, and a Classical Greek skyphos by the Theseus painter from around 500 BCE.
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Masha Allah, No One Has Power Except Allah
'Laa Haula wa laa quwwata illaa Billah!'
Islamic Wall Art, Islamic Home Decor, Islamic Canvas Print, Islamic Calligraphy, Arabic Calligraphy, Quran Wall Art, Muslim Art
Our islamic canvas prints are unique design and we can customize as you requested.
We have 5-star customer feedback and our store became the best Islamic Gift Store and best Islamic Home decor for you.
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OpenOffice.org is the leading open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It is available in many languages and works on all common computers.
Great software
OpenOffice.org is the result of over twenty years' software engineering. Designed from the start as a single piece of software, it has a consistency other products cannot match. A completely open development process means that anyone can report bugs, request new features, or enhance the software.
Easy to use
OpenOffice.org is easy to learn, and if you're already using another office software package, you'll take to OpenOffice.org straight away. Our world-wide native-language community means that OpenOffice.org is probably available and supported in your own language.
... And it's free
Best of all, OpenOffice.org can be downloaded and used entirely free of any licence fees. OpenOffice.org is released under the LGPL licence. This means you may use it for any purpose - domestic, commercial, educational, public administration.
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Signet Ring, Ruby, 9kt Yellow Gold
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This stunning ring is a one-of-a-kind piece, created with a hand-picked gemstone and crafted with pure 9kt yellow gold. Signet rings have a long history as an important cultural jewellery piece, with iterations of the signet ring worn by noblemen, religious leaders, and pharaohs across history. The Signet Ring features a vibrant, faceted, oval Ruby gemstone set in ancient-inspired brushed matte frame.
Available in shiny or matte finish. Please contact us to make an enquiry.
Solid 9kt gold
FULL PRICE pieces are gift wrapped into our signature Kerry Rocks jewellery boxes, from our Paddington Studio.
We recommend you store your piece in it's Kerry Rocks box when not being worn, to ensure it remains protected from the elements.
Each box is finished with ribbon, and we offer you the option of including a personalised note at check out.
SALE items are packaged in our Kerry Rocks tote bag.
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Orders are dispatched within 12-48 hours.
Shipping times are estimated next day for Registered Express depending on your location in Australia and 2-4 days for International deliveries.
Complimentary shipping for all orders over $200 within Australia
Orders under $200: $15 flat rate
New Zealand: $30 flat rate
International: $50* (*contact us to receive a quote)
For online orders, we offer refunds within 7 days for full-priced items. For SALE items, please choose carefully, NO RETURNS.
For online and instore orders, should you have a change of mind within 14 days of purchasing we are happy to offer an exchange or store credit.
For last minute gifts, we offer in store pick up from our Kerry Rocks Studio, 5 William St, Paddington, Sydney.
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Sights: Bead and Open
Bead Sight: Simple round bead set into the top of the barrel near the muzzle of a shotgun. Some shotguns have a second, smaller bead about halfway back on the barrel. The shooter uses the shotgun to "point" at and follow a moving object. The bead is used only for a reference as the shotgun is pointed and moved to follow flying or running targets.
Open (Iron) Sight: Combination of a bead or post front sight and a notched rear sight. These sights are simple and inexpensive. Open sights allow quick sighting. To aim, you center the top of the bead or post within the notch of the rear sight, and line up on the target. Open sights can be fixed or adjustable.


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Keizer is one of the most delightful cities in the West, with diverse communities, delicious eateries, and stunning views. That's why it comes as no surprise that the average price to rent an office in Keizer is about $17 per sq.ft. That amounts to $2,550 for a small, 150 sq.ft. office! Adding in a receptionist's office, which average around 40 sq.ft., can take up more space than necessary, shoveling more money towards rent and less money towards your business.
Virtual receptionists at Smith.ai always work remotely from a quiet home office, saving you office space and putting money right back into your pocket. Learn more about the differences between a full-time receptionist vs. a virtual receptionist.
Popular cities like Keizer often demand a higher wage for workers than the national average. Salaries for traditional in-house receptionists in Keizer can cost anywhere from $23,000 to $32,000 annually. When you factor in costs for direct benefits, such as healthcare and 401K's, and side benefits, such as commuter reimbursements and paid holidays, a full-time, in-house receptionist can cut deep into your budget.
The cost for a full-time, 24/7 receptionist at Smith.ai, however, starts at as little as $285/month, saving you up to $28,000/year on salary alone! Smith.ai adjusts to fit your business needs, not the other way around. Review Smith.ai's flexible monthly plans and pricing.
Incorporated as a city in 1982, Keizer was named after two brothers who came to the city on the Applegate wagon trail.
This city is popularly known for being the home of the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, a minor-league baseball team enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.
Residents and visitors alike enjoy spending the day at Volcanoes Stadium, the local minor league baseball stadium.
Unfortunately, in-house receptionists can only do so much. Most receptionists multitask, balancing their call answering responsibilities with other receptionist duties, like mail distribution or file organization. Even with multiple receptionists, phone calls can and will be missed when they call in sick, need time off, or are preoccupied with other projects. As much as 25% of calls come in after-hours and on weekends, so even beyond these regular interruptions to call answering, there are real numbers that affect your business.
Barring office restocks and coffee runs, virtual receptionists can do everything an in-house receptionist can, and then some. Smith.ai even offers 24/7 answering, so when your office is closed or your team is busy, your business will never have to miss out on another call, or another lead, again. Why not try it to see for yourself risk-free with our 14-day money-back guarantee?
From important client meetings to regular day-to-day office tasks, your team stays busy, but that doesn't stop calls from rolling in. How can you ensure that your clients' calls are answered without adding more to your teams' workload or neglecting your administrative demands? Simple: Take call handling, appointment scheduling, and other tedious tasks off of your teams' to-do list entirely with Smith.ai. Our 24/7 live agents will capture and screen callers, schedule appointments, and input details directly into your CRM and calendar so no matter how busy your team may get, you can rest easy knowing your customer support demands are being met and your callers are receiving quality service.
Smith.ai's Keizer call answering services stretch far beyond picking up the phone. Our virtual receptionists send you and members of your staff a detailed summary after every call. We also offer text and email follow-up messages to nurture leads who call and even make outbound calls to leads who complete your web forms online. Just let us know who to call or forward your phone call tasks to us and we can use your business number as our caller ID so it always looks like we're in-house and calling from your Keizer office. We make sure that your team stays up-to-date on clients' information and that your callers have every opportunity to reach you.
Your clients' don't just use the phone to chat with your business, so we don't just answer the phone. Smith.ai uses live web chats and text messages to connect with your clients so no matter how they reach out, you can always connect with a live, friendly agent. It's especially important for businesses with VoIP phones that have texting enabled and websites that attract potential clients to allow clients more than one way to have their questions answered. Our multi-channel coverage makes it easier to scale sales communications under a single provider – no more messing with one vendor for chat, one vendor for texting, and one vendor for calls. It's all handled under one roof at Smith.ai.
Make better business decisions with real-time call data, visualized in every Smith.ai client dashboard. Every call summary is enriched with metadata including actions completed, caller disposition, priority, relevance, and more. See the big picture with historical tables and charts to predict business growth, costs, and ROI with superior accuracy. Learn more.
Smith.ai receptionists make calls on your behalf, improving your speed-to-lead and unburdening staff who need to reach out to clients. We'll call-back online leads who complete web forms, contact donors for donation renewals, chase down payments on unpaid invoices, and more. We'll even send follow-up emails and texts after every call to ensure a connection is made. Learn more.
The best virtual receptionist and chat services do much more than pick up phone calls, answer live chat inquiries, and take messages for you and your staff. At Smith.ai, we provide professional live agents who are capable of a wide range of services from call handling, to appointment scheduling, to lead intake, to website chat, and more. Whether you need a live person or staff on duty 24/7, during daytime hours, for overflow support only, or just after hours answering services (nights and weekends), here are the answers to the most common questions we receive about our 24/7 answering services, specifically.
Even our most expensive plan, the Pro plan, is tens of thousands less than the yearly salary of an in-house receptionist, and we still have capabilities they likely don't. But if you're not considering a receptionist, you might not have considered the real cost of all your daily interruptions.
Give us a try and find out.
You sign up for a plan, we onboard you, generate a number, and start sending your calls to our receptionists.
To receive your money back, simply send us an email within 14 days at email@example.com with the subject line "Money-Back Request."
You'll get a full refund of your plan and any add-on services, regardless of how many calls or chats you have used, up to $1,000. Note: Any calls or chats over your plan quota ("overage") are not included in the money-back guarantee.
No problem. Just tell us what hours you want us to answer, and calls outside your set answering hours can go to a number you choose, or to voicemail. Or, if you're using something fancy like RingCentral, you can set up your forwarding to only forward during those hours.
The great thing about per-call pricing is that it doesn't matter if we answer calls for you 24/7 or 2 hours a day— the pricing is the same.
Nope. We'll simply ask you a few questions about your business and how you would like your calls to be answered. Our receptionists will handle all your calls in an unscripted, natural manner.
We customize call handling according to your business and the type of caller. After a personalized greeting, we can screen leads using your questions, take messages, book appointments on your calendar, or transfer calls to your line.
It's not easy running a business in Keizer, from managing daily sales tasks and overseeing marketing projects to attending business conferences and networking events. You may not have the time to give your clients what they expect: friendly, fast responses to sales and service questions. Thankfully, Smith.ai is Keizer's premier receptionist answering service. Our experienced virtual receptionists provide memorable, personalized customer service to each of your callers, so that even after-hours, your business never stops running. Our staff works around-the-clock to build a better relationship with your new and existing clients by providing immediate responsiveness, knowledgeable assistance, and friendly service. Let Smith.ai's live, professional agents be there to assist your callers any time of day and represent the very best your company has to offer.
Our reliable 24/7 virtual receptionist services provide businesses across the local Keizer area with high-quality, professional support, every hour of the day. Smith.ai's virtual receptionists even capture and qualify potential clients by making outbound calls and converting website leads so that your business can keep growing. You decide how and when our receptionists can assist you and we handle the rest. Whether you're a small business looking to provide quality answering services to your clients or an established agency hoping to discover and qualify new leads, Smith.ai's virtual receptionists can help. Try risk-free today with our 14-day money-back guarantee!


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OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2018 Issue 1
The OECD Economic Outlook is the OECD's twice-yearly analysis of the major economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, prices, fiscal and current account balances.
Coverage is provided for all OECD member countries as well as for selected non-member countries. This issue includes a general assessment, a special chapter on policy challenges from closer international trade and financial integration, and a chapter summarising developments and providing projections for each individual country and a statistical annex.
Global GDP growth is set to strengthen further in 2018‑19
Contributions to global GDP growth
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Secret Scent-sations is a truly innovative manuscript that pushes the boundaries yet again on the very underused principle of scent in performance.
Subtitles "The hidden art of using scent as influence and suggestion in performance" Secret Scent-sations reveals a wild mix of well-kept hidden performance material from Kenton and friends.
A spectator is told to relax and name anything that comes to mind in a guided meditation. This very item appears in her own hands!
Kenton puts a person into a trance and says that their sense of smell is so heightened they can smell where a chocolate candy is hidden. Then this hypnotized person can apparently smell colors that are hidden, and name the colors too!
As you have come to expect from Kenton – not at all the same old thing, as you can see.
A spectator JUST THINKS of something in her mind and the performer holding a camera to her forehead takes a picture of her guided mental scene. No, we did not forget to mention some use of forcing cards or other typical fare. This looks impossible even to the spectator.
Kenton is known for breaking new barriers and using unusual tools in ways never used before. This is a classic example of Kenton laying the foundation once again for a whole new way of performing miracles… and we do mean miracles!
For historical reference, Kenton and Docc's "Sunny Beaches" from the long out of print "Weerd Enough" book is also included.
There is much more in this work of course, but you'll have to get it to read it all. Your mind will be swimming with new ideas, both wild and practical. Kenton's "Blindfold Sniff Test" is finally revealed here too at last.
Join Kenton on the brink of another new chapter of how magic and mentalism is performed with Secret Scent-Sations.
Soft covers, tape bound, 31 pages, 11″ x 8.5″
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KISTI signed a MoU for a successful hosting of IDW 2022
이정훈 2022-04-06 View. 122,240KISTI signed a MoU for a successful hosting of IDW 2022
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KISTI held a MoU signing ceremony at the KISTI Daejeon Headquarters on March 28th, with research data-related international/domestic organizations to successfully host the world's largest conference, International Data Week 2022 (IDW 2022).
IDW 2022 is a joint holding event to share research data with CODATA*, RDA**, and WDS***.
* Committee on Data(CODATA) which is established by International Science Council(ISC)
** Research Data Alliance(RDA)
*** World Data System(WDS) which is an affiliated organization of ISC
IDW 2022 was scheduled to be co-hosted in South Korea on Nov. 2021, but it was postponed due to global pandemic situations and will be held in Dragon City, Seoul, South Korea for seven days from June 18th, 2022.
In IDW 2022, people will discuss the data innovation ecosystem that promotes social contribution with new scientific discoveries in accordance with the recent data research paradigm, "Open Data and Utilization", also CODATA and WDS will jointly organize the research data conference "SciDataCon 2022" that for about 1,000 research data experts will be participate from 66 countries.
The signing ceremony is aimed at promoting cooperation for the successful hosting of IDW 2022, sharing/utilizing research data, and creating and revitalizing an ICT-based national research data ecosystem.
From ISC, CODATA executive director Simon Hodson, WDS executive director Meredith Goins, and RDA secretary general Hillary Hanahoe attended online.
Also KISTI president Kim Jae-soo, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources(KIGAM) president Lee Pyeong-koo, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine(KIOM) president Lee Jin-yong, Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science(KRISS) president Park Hyun-min, National Library of Korea's chief executive Suh Hye-ran, and SungKyunKwan University(SKKU) president Shin Dong-ryeol attended offline at KISTI.
Kim Jae-soo, president of KISTI said, "IDW 2022 will promote international open research data cooperation to raise awareness of research data sharing and utilization, and from that Korea's research data capabilities will rise to a world-class. We would like to ask for a lot of interest and participation from foreign and domestic research data experts.
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Looking for you next wardrobe favorite? Well, look no further because this Guy The Singer crop tee is printed and sewn to fit you just right. To top that off, the original all-over design is definitely worth showing off, so don't hesitate to own one of these tees – they're meant to be adored.
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The Exodus and Conquest, Pledge of Future Help
1For the leader. A psalm of David; a song.
2*May God arise;
may his enemies be scattered;
may those who hate him flee before him.a
3As the smoke is dispersed, disperse them;
as wax is melted by fire,
so may the wicked perish before God.b
4Then the just will be glad;
they will rejoice before God;
they will celebrate with great joy.
5Sing to God, praise his name;
exalt the rider of the clouds.*
Rejoice before him
whose name is the LORD.c
6Father of the fatherless, defender of widowsd—
God in his holy abode,
7God gives a home to the forsaken,
who leads prisoners out to prosperity,
while rebels live in the desert.*
8God, when you went forth before your people,e
when you marched through the desert,
9The earth quaked, the heavens poured,
before God, the One of Sinai,
before God, the God of Israel.
10You poured abundant rains, God,
your inheritance was weak and you repaired it.
11Your creatures dwelt in it;
you will establish it in your goodness for the poor, O God.
12The Lord announced:
"Those bringing news are a great Army.
13The kings of the armies are in desperate flight.f
Every household will share the spoil,
14though you lie down among the sheepfolds,g
you shall be covered with silver as the wings of a dove,
her feathers bright as fine gold."
15When the Almighty routs the kings there,
it will be as when snow fell on Zalmon.*
16You mountain of God, mountain of Bashan,
you rugged mountain, mountain of Bashan,
17You rugged mountains, why look with envy
at the mountain* where God has chosen to dwell,
where the LORD resides forever?h
18God's chariots were myriad, thousands upon thousands;
from Sinai the Lord entered the holy place.
19You went up to its lofty height;
you took captives, received slaves as tribute,i
even rebels, for the LORD God to dwell.
20Blessed be the Lord day by day,
God, our salvation, who carries us.j
21Our God is a God who saves;
escape from death is the LORD God's.
22God will crush the heads of his enemies,
the hairy scalp of the one who walks in sin.k
23The Lord has said:
"Even from Bashan I will fetch them,
fetch them even from the depths of the sea.*
24You will wash your feet in your enemy's blood;
the tongues of your dogs will lap it up."l
25*Your procession comes into view, O God,
your procession into the holy place, my God and king.
26The singers go first, the harpists follow;
in their midst girls sound the timbrels.m
27In your choirs, bless God;
LORD, Israel's fountain.
28In the lead is Benjamin, few in number;
there the princes of Judah, a large throng,
the princes of Zebulun, the princes of Naphtali, too.n
29Summon again, O God, your power,
the divine power you once showed for us,
30From your temple on behalf of Jerusalem,
that kings may bring you tribute.
31Roar at the wild beast of the reeds,*
the herd of mighty bulls, the calves of the peoples;
trampling those who lust after silver
scatter the peoples that delight in war.
32Let bronze be brought from Egypt,o
Ethiopia hurry its hands to God.p
33You kingdoms of the earth, sing to God;q
chant the praises of the Lord,
34Who rides the heights of the ancient heavens,
Who sends forth his voice as a mighty voice?
35Confess the power of God,
whose majesty protects Israel,
whose power is in the sky.
36Awesome is God in his holy place,
the God of Israel,
who gives power and strength to his people.r
Blessed be God!
* [Psalm 68] The Psalm is extremely difficult because the Hebrew text is badly preserved and the ceremony that it describes is uncertain. The translation assumes the Psalm accompanied the early autumn Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkoth), which included a procession of the tribes (Ps 68:25–28). Israel was being oppressed by a foreign power, perhaps Egypt (Ps 68:31–32)—unless Egypt stands for any oppressor. The Psalm may have been composed from segments of ancient poems, which would explain why the transitions are implied rather than explicitly stated. At any rate, Ps 68:2 is based on Nm 10:35–36, and Ps 68:8–9 are derived from Jgs 5:4–5. The argument develops in nine stanzas (each of three to five poetic lines): 1. confidence that God will destroy Israel's enemies (Ps 68:2–4); 2. call to praise God as savior (Ps 68:5–7); 3. God's initial rescue of Israel from Egypt (Ps 68:8), the Sinai encounter (Ps 68:9), and the settlement in Canaan (Ps 68:10–11); 4. the defeat of the Canaanite kings (Ps 68:12–15); 5. the taking of Jerusalem, where Israel's God will rule the world (Ps 68:16–19); 6. praise for God's past help and for the future interventions that will be modeled on the ancient exodus-conquest (Ps 68:20–24); 7. procession at the Feast of Tabernacles (Ps 68:25–28); 8. prayer that the defeated enemies bring tribute to the Temple (Ps 68:29–32); 9. invitation for all kingdoms to praise Israel's God (Ps 68:33–35).
* [68:2] The opening line alluding to Nm 10:35 makes clear that God's assistance in the period of the exodus and conquest is the model and assurance of all future divine help.
* [68:5] Exalt the rider of the clouds: God's intervention is in the imagery of Canaanite myth in which the storm-god mounted the storm clouds to ride to battle. Such theophanies occur throughout the Psalm: Ps 68:2–3, 8–10, 12–15, 18–19, 22–24, 29–32, 34–35. See Dt 33:26; Ps 18:8–16; Is 19:1.
* [68:7] While rebels live in the desert: rebels must live in the arid desert, whereas God's people will live in the well-watered land (Ps 68:8–11).
* [68:15] Zalmon: generally taken as the name of a mountain where snow is visible in winter, perhaps to be located in the Golan Heights or in the mountains of Bashan or Hauran east of the Sea of Galilee.
* [68:17] The mountain: Mount Zion, the site of the Temple.
* [68:23] Even from Bashan…from the depths of the sea: the heights and the depths, the farthest places where enemies might flee.
* [68:25–28] Your procession: the procession renews God's original taking up of residence on Zion, described in Ps 68:16–19.
* [68:31] The wild beast of the reeds: probably the Nile crocodile, a symbol for Egypt; see Ps 68:32 and Ez 29:2–5.
b. [68:3] Ps 97:5; Jdt 16:15; Wis 5:14; Mi 1:4.
c. [68:5] Ps 18:10; 104:3; Dt 33:26; Is 19:1.
d. [68:6–7] Ps 103:6; 146:7, 9; Ex 22:20–22; Bar 6:37.
e. [68:8–9] Ps 44:10; 114:4, 7; Jgs 5:4–5; Heb 12:26.
h. [68:17] Ps 132:13–14; Ez 43:7.
i. [68:19] Ps 47:8; Eph 4:8–10.
j. [68:20] Ps 34:2; 145:2; Is 46:3–4; 63:9.
l. [68:24] Ps 58:11; 1 Kgs 21:19; 22:38; Is 63:1–6.
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Joan and David de Bethel started making papier maché cats and bears in 1960. They were intricately made and quite expensive - each piece took at least a day just to paint.
David died in 1977 and Joan took up an idea that they had been tossing around before his death; she got Rye Pottery to supply soft biscuit fired models, and she painted them and returned them to the pottery for the glaze firing. Many failures ensued as the ceramic paint smudges easily when dry and this made successful transportation of the pieces difficult.
Demand was high, and Joan had to go to Cinque Ports Pottery to augment the supply of bisque blanks. During a period of exceptionally high demand the Cinque Ports decorators had to help out by painting some pieces, and this led to Joan allowing Cinque Ports to produce their own models, very similar to hers. A change in the production technique followed. Instead of soft biscuit fired blanks Joan used hard fired biscuit and painted it with acrylic paint, finishing it off in marine varnish, eliminating the need for a further firing and the problem of smudging.
Items marked with the Cinque Ports backstamp and From a design by Joan de Bethel are wholly the work of Cinque Ports Pottery. Those marked JB © Rye are painted by Joan and glazed and fired by Cinque Ports. The models marked Joan de Bethel or Joan and David de Bethel are hand-painted and cold glazed (marine varnished) by Joan. All the papier maché items, of course, however marked, were hand made and decorated by Joan.
Following the demise of the Cinque Ports Pottery in July 2007 production of the blanks has moved to the David Sharp Pottery where Ben Sharp is carrying on with exactly the same arrangement that Joan had with Cinque Ports.
There is a strong collectors' market for de Bethel pieces. The ceramic ones fetch good prices and the papier maché originals realize very high prices. For someone who has not handled both types it is difficult to tell the ceramic and the papier maché apart - the papier maché are very hard and quite heavy - it's quite simple though; the papier maché models are solid at the base and the pottery ones are hollow. Similarly the Cinque Ports pieces are easy to tell from de Bethel's by the mark on the base. The pottery cats come in different sizes, the largest being about 7 inches (178mm) high.
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In a world as fast-changing and full of information as our own, every one of us—from schoolchildren to college students to working adults—needs to know how to learn well. Yet evidence suggests that most of us don't use the learning techniques that science has proved most effective. Worse, research finds that learning strategies we do commonly employ, like rereading and highlighting, are among the least effective.
The scientific literature evaluating these techniques stretches back decades and across thousands of articles. It's far too extensive and complex for the average parent, teacher or employer to sift through. Fortunately, a team of five leading psychologists have done the job for us. In a comprehensive report released earlier this year by the Association for Psychological Science, the authors, led by Kent State University professor John Dunlosky, closely examine ten learning tactics and rate each from high to low utility on the basis of the evidence they've amassed. Here's a quick guide to the report's conclusions:
The Worst
Highlighting and underlining led the authors' list of ineffective learning strategies. Although they are common practices, studies show they offer no benefit beyond simply reading the text. Some research even indicates that highlighting can get in the way of learning; because it draws attention to individual facts, it may hamper the process of making connections and drawing inferences. Nearly as bad is the practice of rereading, a common exercise that is much less effective than some of the better techniques you can use. Lastly, summarizing, or writing down the main points contained in a text, can be helpful for those who are skilled at it, but again, there are far better ways to spend your study time. Highlighting, underlining, rereading and summarizing were all rated by the authors as being of "low utility."
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In contrast to familiar practices like highlighting and rereading, the learning strategies with the most evidence to support them aren't well known outside the psych lab. Take distributed practice, for example. This tactic involves spreading out your study sessions, rather than engaging in one marathon. Cramming information at the last minute may allow you to get through that test or meeting, but the material will quickly disappear from memory. It's much more effective to dip into the material at intervals over time. And the longer you want to remember the information, whether it's two weeks or two years, the longer the intervals should be.
The second learning strategy that is highly recommended by the report's authors is practice testing. Yes, more tests—but these are not for a grade. Research shows that the mere act of calling information to mind strengthens that knowledge and aids in future retrieval. While practice testing is not a common strategy—despite the robust evidence supporting it—there is one familiar approach that captures its benefits: using flash cards. And now flash cards can be presented in digital form, via apps like Quizlet, StudyBlue and FlashCardMachine. Both spaced-out learning, or distributed practice, and practice tests were rated as having "high utility" by the authors.
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The remainder of the techniques evaluated by Dunlosky and his colleagues fell into the middle ground—not useless, but not especially effective either. These include mental imagery, or coming up with pictures that help you remember text (which is time-consuming and only works with text that lends itself to images); elaborative interrogation, or asking yourself "why" as you read (which is kind of annoying, like having a 4-year-old tugging at your sleeve); self-explanation, or forcing yourself to explain the text in detail instead of passively reading it over (its effectiveness depends on how complete and accurate your explanations are); interleaved practice, or mixing up different types of problems (there is not much evidence to show that this is helpful, outside of learning motor tasks); and lastly the keyword mnemonic, or associating new vocabulary words, usually in a foreign language, with an English word that sounds similar—so, for example, learning the French word for key, la clef, by imagining a key on top of a cliff (which is a lot of work to remember a single word).
All these techniques were rated of "moderate" to "low" utility by Dunlosky et al because either there isn't enough evidence yet to be able to recommend them or they're just not a very good use of your time. Much better, say the authors, to spread out your learning, ditch your highlighter and get busy with your flash cards. (You can browse past issues of the Brilliant Report by clicking here.)
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Sunday, July 25, 2010
Blueberry Buckle - Cowboy Camp Meeting for Blue Monday
Blueberry Buckle
Cowboy Church Camp Meeting
Pastor Tom's Right-Hand Man
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Bob and I happened on the camp meeting while looking for decent blueberries. The blue striped tent, positioned along the river and abutting the bridge couldn't be missed. I'll admit to being cat curious and instigating a trip down the embankment to the the camp grounds. We took a few pictures before being joined by Jeb, who handles security and parking for the event. He was as curious about our presence as we were about the revival meeting. Jeb kindly led us through the intricacies of the event and how it came to be. More information about events such as these can be found here. While a man of few words, when asked about attendance he ventured, "Some nights it's a healthy handful, some nights we're packed." Ever the good disciple, he clearly hoped we'd be back and spoke of that a bit, but then shared with us locations of berry fields and farms we would have otherwise missed. I had promised Bob I'd make a blueberry buckle if we could find fruit that had any flavor. Thanks to Jeb, I was able to keep that promise and we had a lovely dessert. Bob loves it because of its thick sugar topping. The topping cracks as the dish cooks and the craters in it surface are how this buckle got its name. The recipe I use was originally developed by Martha Stewart and the topping is based on one made by her mother. Both recipes are delicious and I think best of kind. I really think you love this buckle. Here are the recipes.
Blueberry Buckle...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite courtesy of Martha Stewart
Streusel Topping
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
5 cups wild or cultivated blueberries
Streusel Topping
1) To make streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until fine crumbs form. Using hands, squeeze together most of mixture to form large clumps. Topping be frozen in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
2) Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a springform baking pan, and dust with flour, tapping out excess. Set aside.
3) In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
4) In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to low, and add egg and vanilla, beating until fully combined.
5) Add reserved flour mixture, alternating with the milk, a little of each at a time, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Remove from mixer. Gently fold in blueberries.
6) Pour batter into prepared pan; sprinkle streusel topping over cake. Bake until cake tester comes out batter-free, 60 to 70 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool for 15 minutes before serving. Yield 8 to 10 servings.
You might also enjoy these recipes:
Blueberry Glace Pie - One Perfect Bite
Blueberry Flognarde - One Perfect Bite
Old-Fashioned Blueberry Crumb Bars - One Perfect Bite
Blueberry Ebelskiver - Baking Bites
Blueberry Zucchini Bread - Closet Cooking
Red Rice Salad - Lisa Is Cooking
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53 comments :
- Monet said...
What an interesting discovery on your hunt for blueberries...and what a delicious buckle you were able to make. It looks like it would be perfect with my morning cup of coffee!
- July 25, 2010 at 2:11 AM
- Pondside said...
One never knows what's hidden in the woods!
Buckles, Grunts and Crumbles - all delicious! - July 25, 2010 at 2:22 AM
- Chele said...
I made my first ever buckle last summer ... and it was a bluberry buckle too. My trip for the blueberries wasn't as interesting though lol
- July 25, 2010 at 2:34 AM
- Diane said...
I have never heard of a buckle before but this looks really yummy, will give this a try. Diane
- July 25, 2010 at 2:38 AM
- giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•. said...
Buongiorno Mary
il cowboy è veramente fantastico con la sua barba e il suo cappello !!!
Viene voglia di abbracciarlo :-))
Oggi in Italia si stà proprio bene... il grande caldo se ne è andato !
Speriamo che questa aria fresca duri ancora qualche giorno, così si può lavorare meglio !
Buona giornata... la torta è veramente deliziosa a vedersi ! - July 25, 2010 at 3:23 AM
- Angie's Recipes said...
Love buckle...wow...5 cups of blueberries! I am sure this taste heavenly!
- July 25, 2010 at 3:46 AM
- FOODESSA said...
Mary...5 cups of fruit...I'm in blueberry paradise ;o)
I'm sure there are several perfect bites coming out of this cake and one would just not be enough ;o)
Have a great Sunday,
Claudia - July 25, 2010 at 6:24 AM
- Rita said...
You lead an exciting life! and that buckle sounds and looks so good; I have to try that recipe.
rita - July 25, 2010 at 6:30 AM
- From the Kitchen said...
Yum. We are still looking for ways to have blueberries in treats as well as fresh. I really need to start putting some in the freezer to please the "winter bears".
Bonnie - July 25, 2010 at 6:43 AM
- My Little Space said...
Oooo..... lucky you, Mary! You found 5 cups of fresh blueberries! Or more than that? Gosh, that cake looks awesome. Hope you're having a great time.
Cheers, Kristy - July 25, 2010 at 6:45 AM
- Unknown said...
that looks great Mary!!
- July 25, 2010 at 7:08 AM
- Joanne said...
I've been seeing buckles everywhere and I love that they are part cake, part pie. Your story of how you found the blueberries is quite entertaining...never a dull moment!
- July 25, 2010 at 7:12 AM
- Anonymous said...
What a delicious looking cake and I'm with your husband, that thick sugar topping would be my favourite part too! Have a great day Mary!
- July 25, 2010 at 7:35 AM
- T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types said...
I'm so excited for this time of year - buckles, cobblers, and crisps and all that wonderful fruit! Blueberry is one of my favorites - I'm made Martha's Blueberry Crisp, so this is next on my list.
- July 25, 2010 at 7:35 AM
- tata | bonitafood said...
I'm a Blueberry freak... Yours is a piece of real delight :D
- July 25, 2010 at 8:04 AM
- penny aka jeroxie said...
Oh gosh! This is the first time I saw this.... YUM!!
- July 25, 2010 at 8:39 AM
- Val said...
I keep seeing recipes with blueberries as the star ingredient and keep wishing there were a abundant supply of them in my part of the world. I think that this week I will hunt for some and pay whatever price necessarry to satisfy this craving I've got going for them. Your cake looks divine and just the sort of thing I fancy baking.
- July 25, 2010 at 9:06 AM
- Lucie said...
Unexpected discoveries are the best :) Great looking buckle, Mary!
- July 25, 2010 at 9:44 AM
- Cathy said...
What a nice story. People we meet along the way are the best part of an adventure. How great that he could direct you to the berries you were looking for. Lovely cake, Mary.
- July 25, 2010 at 9:53 AM
- What's next said...
I have berries in the freezer from a farm in Missouri... I'll have to try this next weekend when family is in town.
- July 25, 2010 at 10:19 AM
- Federica Simoni said...
che meraviglia!!! sei sempre bravissima!!baci!
- July 25, 2010 at 10:27 AM
- Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...
Crisps, crumbles, buckles, grunts..I'd have them all if they included blueberries
- July 25, 2010 at 10:38 AM
- Unknown said...
I love that you guys stumbled onto the camp...and Jeb is something else! lol Nothing like a little adventure to go along with your blueberry hunting!
The buckle looks delicious...could you just FedEx a piece or two to me, thanks!! :) - July 25, 2010 at 10:43 AM
- Adelina said...
The "buckle" word is new to me, but looks amazing!
- July 25, 2010 at 11:01 AM
- Jen_from_NJ said...
My favorite - the buckle! Yours looks fabulous!
- July 25, 2010 at 11:08 AM
- Glennis said...
We saw a Cowboy camp tent this spring when visiting Florida, but we didn't explore.
Jeb looks quite a character. How nice that he showed you the blueberry patches! You should bring him a cake! - July 25, 2010 at 11:34 AM
- Unknown said...
How interesting to discover a cowboy church! I love the blueberry cake with crumb topping, great way to start the day with a cup of strong black coffee!
- July 25, 2010 at 12:45 PM
- The Words Crafter said...
This would be fantastic at a family holiday gathering, especially a brunch...I enjoyed meeting Jeb and am glad he helped out on your berry quest.
- July 25, 2010 at 12:53 PM
- scrambledhenfruit said...
Thanks for sharing all of these beautiful fruit desserts, Mary. They're perfect for summer! Love your story too- exploring is so much fun- you never know what you'll find!
- July 25, 2010 at 1:46 PM
- Baking is my Zen...sweet nibbles for the soul said...
Mary, will be trying this...I like the topping too.
Carmen - July 25, 2010 at 3:05 PM
- Annie said...
I like blueberries and this buckle seems perfect to have with a cup of coffee.
Have a nice Sunday - July 25, 2010 at 3:22 PM
- Ana Powell said...
So delicious and amazing ♥
- July 25, 2010 at 5:00 PM
- cocoa and coconut said...
Fresh bluberries? You lucky thing! This looks absolutely delicious and I think I'll have to make this for my mother who is a blueberry lover. Unfortunately we don't have fresh ones..
Ps. I read others comments and I, too, haven't heard of a Buckle. But it looks really delicious and moist. - July 25, 2010 at 5:01 PM
- Katerina said...
This buckle looks so crunchy. I wonder if I can make it with strawberries, because blueberries are hard if not impossible to find here.
- July 25, 2010 at 5:05 PM
- Rue said...
Love the blueberry-hunting story!
I just picked up some super-sweet blues at the market this weekend - goign to try to find some time to make this! - July 25, 2010 at 5:14 PM
- Brad said...
Love the story as much as I'm sure I'd love the buckle! Awesome. God bless.
- July 25, 2010 at 5:18 PM
- Chats the Comfy Cook said...
I made blueberry buckle thirty years ago but I did not know how it got the name buckle. Learn something new, everyday.
I don't have my recipe any more so I will happily try yours. - July 25, 2010 at 7:23 PM
- Mags @ the Other Side of 50 said...
I finally learned the difference between buckles, crisps, clafouties, etc.
This looks fabulous dear! - July 25, 2010 at 9:01 PM
- Kristen said...
Blueberry buckle is one of my favorite uses for blueberries. I always try to bake two because the first one goes too fast.
- July 25, 2010 at 9:16 PM
- Adventures in Domestic Cooking said...
The buckle looks completely wonderfully tasty!!=)
- July 25, 2010 at 11:37 PM
- Deb in Hawaii said...
This looks delicious--there is nothing better than fresh blueberries baked into a dessert. A fun and interesting trip to get them too. ;-)
- July 26, 2010 at 12:23 AM
- Anne Fannie said...
I have never heard of Blueberry buckle before! Looks delicious!
Happy Blue Monday!
Ann - July 26, 2010 at 12:33 AM
- SmilingSally said...
Jeb doesn't look much like any cowboy I've ever seen! Your blueberry buckle looks delicious, though.
Happy Blue Monday, Mary. - July 26, 2010 at 1:37 AM
- Pie said...
My Blue Monday. - July 26, 2010 at 2:17 AM
- LV said...
Jeb is not your typical Texas cowboy. But when it comes to serving the Lord, that is not important. They have those churches all around here.
- July 26, 2010 at 8:52 AM
- Jeannie said...
I love looking at your cake pics they are so delicious and gorgeous! This buckle looks really good and scrumptious too!
- July 26, 2010 at 10:01 AM
- Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...
Oh YUMMY!! Happy Blue Monday to you...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
- July 26, 2010 at 10:27 AM
- Sushma Mallya said...
Lovely pics mary...
- July 26, 2010 at 1:39 PM
- Sanyukta Gour(Bayes) said...
lovely berry berry buckle..heavenly with so mcuh blueberries...a treat to the belly...simply wonderfull....love to hv it with my cup of coffee....
- July 26, 2010 at 2:29 PM
- Gee said...
I saved your recipe, will make it this weekend... :O
- July 26, 2010 at 6:32 PM
- JEANNE said...
Hi Mary, we are home from camping and admit to loving our own bed. smile. We had a great family vacation. My grandson 13, made a campfire peach cobbler that was awesome. It fed 18 of us. I should have taken photos. My blog was far from my mind. HA!
Blueberry Buckle looks and sounds wonderful. Love your story about the blueberries hunt. What a character Jeb seems to be. A fun adventure.
Thanks for the recipe.
Hugs, Jeanne - July 26, 2010 at 9:17 PM
- appetersen said...
I really enjoy your background on this one... It makes the recipe even more fun. Looks fabulous and I can't wait to try it.
- July 28, 2010 at 9:14 AM
- Ann - Making Family Memories with Childrens Tea Sets said...
Looks YUMMY! And I LOVE your header picture! :)
- July 30, 2010 at 12:08 AM