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As he prepares to mark his first year in office, Pope Francis has attacked the hype surrounding his popular papacy, claiming he is a "normal person" and calling comparisons between himself and Superman "offensive".
Francis, 77, whose charisma has been credited with boosting flagging church attendances and who has even appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, said he objected to the mythmaking growing up around him.
"Sigmund Freud said, if I am not mistaken, that behind every idealisation there is aggression," he told Italian daily Corriere della Sera in an interview.
"Portraying the pope as a kind of Superman, a type of star, seems offensive," he said.
"The Pope is a man who laughs, cries, sleeps tranquilly and has friends like everyone. A normal person," he said, denying recent reports that he crept out of the Vatican at night to give food to tramps. "That never crossed my mind," he said.
Following the appearance of graffiti near the Vatican depicting Francis as a superhero, a new weekly magazine called "My Pope" was published on Wednesday featuring articles about Francis and a centre-fold pull-out picture of him.
The magazine is published by Mondadori, which also publishes gossip magazines and is owned by former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi.
The Vatican also appears to be doing its bit to encourage so-called Francesco mania, issuing commemorative stamps and a DVD with unseen footage of the pope as Francis nears the March 13 anniversary of his election.
In the interview, Francis also proposed giving an active role to retired popes, raising the possibility that he may himself one day choose to follow the precedent set by Pope Benedict, and retire rather than dying in office.
"Benedict is the first, and maybe there will be others. We don't know," he said.
Francis praised the gradual re-emergence of former Benedict, who claimed he would disappear from public view to a life of prayer when he announced his resignation in February 2013 at the age of 85, becoming the first pontiff to retire in 600 years.
But Benedict made a surprise appearance at a Vatican concistory in St Peter's, held to appoint new cardinals last month.
Francis argued that retired popes should have an active role similar to retired bishops, who often continue to represent the Church after they retire at 75.
The position of emeritus bishop, he said, "is an institution," adding, "The same thing needs to happen for the emeritus pope."
Francis said Benedict "is discreet, humble and doesn't want to disturb," but added, "We spoke and we decided together that it would be better if he saw people, got out and participated in the life of the church."
Asked if he had ever been in love, Francis referred back to statements he has made about having a girlfriend when he was 17, but added, "At the seminary, a girl turned my head for a week," adding, "These were the things of young people. I spoke about it with my confessor."
Quizzed about his habit of phoning people who write to him, Francis said: "When one calls it is because you want to speak, you have a question to ask, an advice to ask." He singled out an 80 year old widower, who had lost her son, who he calls once a month. "She is happy and I get to be a priest, which I like," he said.
Turning to the child abuse scandals which have plagued the church and brought fierce criticism recently from the UN for the way that senior prelates covered up for abusive priests, Francis defended the Church's behaviour to the hilt.
"The Catholic Church is possibly the only public institution to have acted with transparency and responsibility," he said. "No one else has done more. Yet the Church is the only one to be attacked."


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DIY Burlap Banner
The idea of fall is a wonderful thing. Cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything, scarves, hats, boots, crunchy leaves, drinking endless amounts of tea, watching the world change colours, yadayadayada. Real life fall is not like that. The days are short, the skies are gray, it's always cold, the ground is soggy, school work piles up, my mood goes down, and so do everyone's immune systems. Fall is not my favourite season. I am a summer girl. No question about it. But, to keep it at a two, I have identified my distaste for the season and will now proceed to move on and try to make the best of it. In an attempt to start the season off right, I am welcoming fall with a banner!
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- Paint the letters of your phrase onto each piece of cut burlap.
- String the leaves and letters on using a needle and string. (You could also hot glue gun the letters onto the string, but I like that the string lets me move the letters around and reposition things in the future.

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Roar of revival expected at international 'Breakthrough' prayer gathering in PE
Repentance, revival, unity and healing of the land will be in focus at the "Breakthrough" prayer gathering in Port Elizabeth from Thursday August 9 to Sunday August 12, say hosts Arthur and Michelle Coetzee.
City leaders, churches and intercessors are invited to join intercessors and prophets from around South Africa and the world at the event at Cape Recife High School, in Admiralty Way, Summerstrand, say the Coetzees who are passionate about inspiring and equipping churches in SA to participate in strategic 24/7 prayer initiatives.
International speakers at the gathering are Jeanne Lee of Global Prophetic Ministries in Singapore, who will talk on "Rebuilding Nations", Suzy Bushra from Alexandria, Egypt who will share on "Revival Fire from Cape to Cairo, Jerusalem and the Nations", and Joel Legrand from Brussels, Belgium, who will share a testimony on "Prayer in the Economy Gate".
From Port Elizabeth, Pastor Joan Keeling, prayer coordinator for Transformation Christian Network will talk on "Arise and Shine".
Other highlights will include teaching and equipping on praying 24/7 for the eight gates of society.
Michelle Coetzee said this week she had got a word from the Lord for the prayer gathering — "The Lion of Zion roars from Port Elizabeth."
Psalm 2:4 — He who sits in the Heavens laughs, the Lord has them in derision
( and in supreme contempt He mocks them) — Amplified Bible
"The sound that will be released will break sound barriers. Come ready with shofars and release the sound of revival," she said.
More information is available from Arthur and Michelle Coetzee ( 083 727 9182, 060 303 7947, 072 582 2050, firstname.lastname@example.com ), Pastor Joan Keeling (084 766 2270), Pastor Sabelo Stuurman (064 726 1708) and Apostle Donovan Swarts (072 506 2159).
Click here to view a pamphlet about the Breakthrough prayer gathering.
The event will run from 7pm to 9.30pm on Thursday August 9, and from 9am to 9pm on Friday August 10 and Saturday August 11. The Sunday session will be for leaders of the 24/7 prayer movement.
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Father what a privilege to be part of 24/7 network and prayer warrior. Although I can't be there I will intercede with my groups. I am sure it will be a mighty breakthrough. Blessings and covering under the blood of Jesus Christ.
Looking forward to this auspicious national prayer gathering. Not only will Port Elizabeth benefit from this meeting but the entire South Africa as prayer eagle's are from all provinces. Bless Arthur and Michelle Coetzee for this prayer net, love them
The will of God will be full filled,And the heart of God.Forward ever servants of the Most High God
So grateful to our Loving Father for allowing me,an 86yr.old pensioner in an o.a.h. to be part of this wonderful move of God, through intercession. Heard Reinhard Bonke speak of this revival in 1982….and have been praying for the sound of the ROARING WIND since then. I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Psm 27:13
Sounds God arranged and ordained. My thoughts and prayers are with you. What a blessing this will be.


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California's List of Top Delinquent Taxpayers Released
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- The State of California Franchise Tax Board released its annual list of the state's top 250 delinquent taxpayers on its website Wednesday. The list includes businesses and individual taxpayers with state income tax liens greater than $100,000.
Former Baywatch star and Playboy playmate Pamela Anderson appears on the list. She's said to owe $493,144.68 for a tax lien filed on April 7, 2009. Anderson's residence is listed as Woodland Hills, 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
As of April 7, 2011, the biggest delinquent taxpayer was Halsey Minor, founder of CNET, the technology news site. He and his wife, Shannon, whose address is listed as San Francisco, owe over $13.1 million. Their tax lien was filed on July 21, 2009.
With the April 18 tax deadline just five days away, celebrities may want to take heed of the new list.
"When taxpayers do not pay their fair share, it places an unfair burden on those who do," the tax board states on the website. "Closing the gap is in the best interest of all Californians."
The state's annual tax gap is estimated to be $6.5 billion, according to the website.
"We urge any taxpayer who appears on this list to contact us immediately to arrange to pay their delinquent state income tax," the board said.
As of April 8, the IRS has processed over 95.8 million individual tax returns.
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Nate Boyer has been a part of the conversation surrounding Colin Kaepernick's protest during the national anthem since just after it began last year. The former Green Beret and former walk-on longsnapper for the Texas Longhorns, met with Kaepernick after the protest first made national headlines to talk about the issue and persuaded him to take a knee instead of sitting during the anthem as a compromise.
Now, Boyer has been making the rounds doing interviews to discuss what he believes the next step for Kaepernick should be and what veterans think of the protest. First, Boyer joined MAD Radio on Sportsradio 610 in Houston, and gave insight on what veterans he's spoken to think of the protest.
"The general consensus is that Colin Kaepernick should be one of the guys bringing our country together. I think what most of us want as veterans, especially the ones of us that are combat veterans that went overseas and fought for our country is that we are just united again and we just have that sense and feeling that we are sort of laughing again. Right now it's a lot of anger and discontent and people are flipping out on each other and not laughing at each other and it's all about the good vs evil, I'm right, you're wrong and it's like this fifty-fifty split and that's what it feels like."
Boyer went into further detail on that point in an interview with The MMQB's Tim Rohan yesterday, saying that the free agent quarterback should reach out to President Trump, and have a conversation with him as part of trying to bring the country back together.
"It's reaching out to the President. I mean, reaching out to the owners is a step, yes. But I'm a big idea guy. I'm always thinking, what's going to have the biggest impact possible? Those types of things are what our country needs to see right now. We need to see people having conversations who disagree with each other. President Trump and Colin Kaepernick—if they sat down in a room and have a civil conversation, it'd be a very different one from what we're seeing on social media and in the mainstream media."
President Trump ignited further protests following his comments at a rally in Alabama, and Boyer addressed those comments along with several other related topics in the interview with Rohan. Both interviews are worth a read/listen and offer interesting perspective from a veteran of the armed forces.
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A great, free utility which I came across recently is DropBox.com. It is an offsite, online, secure backup and synchronization facility, but that makes it sound far too complicated. In fact it is a folder on your desktop which you can access from anywhere and from any machine. You can access the files from a web browser or install the software on multiple machines and have copies of your files held on each machine and all kept up-to-date all the time. For indexing, you can keep your current work files in the DropBox and know that you have a secure copy in case of machine problems. But it also makes transferring files between machines easy. So if you have a scanner attached to one machine in the house and want to work on the scans from your laptop, scan the images into the DropBox and they are there on the laptop too. You can also allow other people to share your files, controlling which files they can access
What really makes DropBox different is its simplicity. It installs quickly and easily, is easy to understand, and simply works. 2Gb of storage is free and you can pay if you want more.
I would probably not choose DropBox as my main backup solution, but as an extra line of protection on your current working files and a way of moving files between machines it is very useful.


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Frozen Moment. A National Library of Australia photo of Esther Paterson
One of the best known paintings in the Hinton Collection, Esther Paterson's The Yellow Glove also known as Portrait of Betty Paterson, is now on tour as part of the NERAM travelling exhibition. Esther entered the painting in the Archibald Prize competition in 1938. She didn't win, but the following year Howard Hinton purchased the arresting portrait for his
collection. Armidale
Teachers' College
I have known this painting since childhood because the
was just
up the road and I went there quite often. The paintings in the Hinton
Collection were everywhere, hanging in the hallways and the lecture theatres. Armidale
Teachers' College
I was probably seven when I first saw it. It is a piece of art that I really like, but I knew nothing about either Esther or Betty Paterson. Investigating, I find that they were members of one of those artistic families that
seems to specialise in. Melbourne
Our story begins in
John Ford Paterson and his wife Elizabeth, née Stewart. I have no information
on John Ford Paterson nor on Scotland Elizabeth, but the
family was clearly artistic with the three oldest boys all completing initial
artistic training in .
In 1872, the
boys decided to emigrate en-mass to .
Sister Mary Jane followed in 1881 after the death of her husband with her young
son, the future Australian poet and dramatist Thomas Louis Buvelot Esson. Melbourne
was booming. In 1880 the population
reached 280,000, then 445,000 in 1889. Money flowed like water, and a fair bit
of that went to Paterson Bros, the interior design business established by the
eldest boy Charles Stewart with his brothers. One of their best known projects
was the interior design for William Greenlaw's Villa Alba, now a Melbourne
museum. Melbourne
Hugh Paterson, Esther and Betty's father, was born in
Scotland in 1856
and, like his brothers, attended the
schools. In addition to his work with Paterson Bros, both he and brother John
quickly became prominent Royal
Scottish Academy
artists, active in the cultural politics of the time. Melbourne
was born in 1892, Betty Paterson in 1895 to Hugh and wife Elizabeth. Both were
prodigies who played with, mixed with and trained with the elite of Paterson 's bohemian set. Both
were talented artists, cartoonists and writers who went on to long artistic
careers. Melbourne
I think that the thing I notice most about their work are the lines, the colours and the simplicity. Their work is quite striking, part of the Art Deco scene. Betty in particular became artist by appointment to the flappers, both captured the resonance of the 1920s.
Note to readers: This post appeared as a column in the Armidale Express Extra on 2 August 2017. I am repeating the columns here with a lag because they are not all on line outside subscription. You can see all the Belshaw World and History Revisited/History Matters columns by clicking here for 2009, here for 2010, here for 2011, here for 2012, here for 2013, here for 2014, here for 2015, here for 2016, here 2017.


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Delivered by Joseph Raisner, Camp Hill High School Senior 2004
Every spring we celebrate this holiday called "Memorial Day," which traditionally marks the beginning of summer. Although the true celestial observance of the changing seasons does not officially occur for another three weeks, today is recognized as the day when all the summer events may officially commence. It is a day when families can congregate for a picnic or a barbeque; it is a day when used car dealers are expected to mark down all their prices; and it is a day when, weather permitting, small communities can provide its citizens with a parade to entertain both children and adults alike. However, not all Americans today are celebrating this holiday with such spirited enthusiasm. Some families may not be holding that annual barbeque in the back yard. Some children may not be holding their fathers' hand as the band marches past. And some mothers may still be staring at the flag, which flies at half-staff. It is to these individuals whom I speak today, empathizing with your grief that a loved one may not be here to celebrate in these festivities. So today let us take a moment out of the celebrations to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day, and the sacrifices that our military personnel make for each and every one of us.
It has been said that one must die so that others may know the full value of life. We are all given only one life to live. It may end in an instant—an instant unfamiliar to one and all. Yet it is because of this certainty of death that we place such a high regard on human life. Were we all able to live forever and experience no losses, we would never be able to fully appreciate the moments in life that make us truly happy. But just as happiness isn't free, the freedom to live life to its fullest has its costs as well. That's what the members of our Armed Forces do for us: they pick up the check so that the rest of us may enjoy the land in which we live. They fight for our freedom, for the freedom of their fellow human beings, and for the freedom granted to us by the founders of our nation. Every minute of every day, there is a soldier somewhere far from home, giving all he has to give for a much higher cause. Likewise, there is always a veteran somewhere, with his fingertips on a war memorial, thanking a fallen soldier for saving his life years before. These brave soldiers, sailors, fliers and marines died protecting their country and what it stands for. They died defending a way of life that they felt was worth dying for … for families, children, freedom, morality, values, and responsibility.
Although Memorial Day may be a federal holiday, and some of us have the luxury of a day off from work or school, our soldiers do not enjoy such a privilege. War is a 24/7 commitment that knows no holidays. War does not allow for second chances or second thoughts. And unfortunately, war brings the inescapable reality of death far too close to home. So why would someone even want to join the military in the first place? Why put yourself into that position, knowing you are only placing your life on the line?
Well this commitment comes down to two things: honor and duty.
When a soldier goes into battle, he is immediately stripped of any prejudices that befell him at home. He is no longer described according to his ethnic background, religious beliefs, or political affiliation. Instead, he is left with the title of an "American Soldier." I cannot think of any more honorable distinction than this. Were I a doctor, a fireman, or an astronaut, all these childhood dreams would fall far short of the honor that a soldier in uniform carries. I know that every time I see one of our decorated men and women in public, I immediately hold them in the highest esteem. Although you may see a soldier at a common restaurant eating dinner, or walking to an appointment in the city, it is undeniable that you must feel a sense of admiration for this person. As he or she walks past, children stare in awe and veterans salute. This respect is earned through the meaning that the uniform carries. It isn't simply for show, to decorate with pretty ribbons and sashes. Instead, it is to show that person's dedication and willingness to serve. They serve each and every one of us by defending the nation in which we live today. Before adorning this uniform, they must swear an oath to protect the Constitution, the land, and the peoples of America from any and all enemies. To uphold this oath, they protect us with guns; they protect us with tanks; but most of all, they protect us with their lives.
Just recently, ABCNews aired a special program titled "The Fallen," which paid an exclusive tribute to all of the U.S. servicemen and women who have been killed while serving in Iraq. Their names were read aloud, and their pictures were displayed for the entire American public to witness. This program had no melodramatic flair, no background music, nor any traditional plotline to follow. Instead, it was merely a reading of the names of the heroes who died for our country. I must admit that personally I found myself totally enthralled by this program, despite the fact that I didn't know any of the soldiers being mentioned. I actually sat there and listened as each and every person's name was read, and felt a sense of admiration for these men and women whose commitment and courage were being showcased. They felt a sense of duty, and they dedicated their lives to fulfill that duty.
How many of us actually feel that sense of duty so fervently that we too are willing to give the last full measure to defend our nation? How many of us can honestly say we'd choose the path of most resistance in order to contribute? We can all sit back and hang a flag in our windows or flaunt a bumper sticker that says, "Support the Troops," but how many of us will actually dedicate our lives? Four years from now I will raise my right hand and swear an oath to become an officer in the United States Air Force. I seek to humbly join the ranks with the provided assurance that I will contribute a significant service to my country and seal the bond among soldiers that survives even death. Knowing that my life means something—that I will have contributed to a cause greater than any other I can think of—allows me the satisfaction of knowing the true worth of my existence.
Historically, our nation has achieved many successes in battle, both domestic and abroad, fighting to protect humanity from oppression, tyranny, and to uphold a common freedom. However, these victories did not come without their casualties. We join here today to recognize the valiant efforts of the hundreds of thousands of men and women who put country before self and made their marks in history. Especially this year, we find ourselves dedicating a remembrance to the veterans of the past, as well as to the veterans of the present. In our nation's capital, we have opened a new National Monument to the heroes of World War II; however, we are constantly reminded of the death toll in Iraq that has not gotten any smaller. As Senator Dole said just this weekend, we do not pay a tribute to war, rather, a tribute "to the physical and moral courage that makes heroes out of farm and city boys, that inspires Americans of every generation to lay down their lives for people they'll never meet." On this Memorial Day, to feel the full effects of the sacrifices our soldiers have made for us, I ask all of you to take just one moment to silently gaze upon the graves in our cemetery. Each one of those small American Flags represents not only that person's service to the military, but also their service to each and every one of us. They gave all they had to give, and we owe our freedom, our happiness, and our lives in gratitude.


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Nissan Wants to Triple the Number of US Fast-charging Stations
EV buyers need better access to charging stations for the cars to be as practical as ICEs. Nissan knows this, and estimates there are currently only 160 public fast-charging stations in the US. Not enough, the company (correctly) figures. 500, though?
500 would be better.
Nissan hopes that 500 well-placed fast-charging stations will be visible and practical enough to help the company move more Nissan Leafs (Leaves?).
The highly-publicized EV has been losing the sales war to hybrids from Toyota and Ford, as well as the extended-range Chevy Volt – but Nissan's not out of the game, yet. Recent moves away from some expensive rare-Earth metals, shutting production to the US, and some smart trim changes have allowed Nissan to drop the asking price by several thousands of dollars for 2013. Combine those efforts with 300% more public fast-charging kiosks available for the cars in their target markets, and Nissan's Leaf may have a chance.
Source: Nissan, via Gizmag.


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When I sit at my kitchen table I witness an amazing panorama of trees through the picture window. I have the impression that most of the trees are in close proximity, although this is not so. Yet the branches of each tree appear to be reaching out to others and create the feeling of a puppet show or possibly a type of mating dance. I observe numerous figures in this mosaic, but when I turn my head the images are gone.
The wind and the sun affect how the patterns are created. The markings on the trees such as lichen and scars left by lost branches contribute to the plethora of designs as well. The woods in the background and even the small amount of visible space between the trees add to the magic.
When the wind is blowing the feathery boughs of the hemlocks look like alligators, with open saw tooth jaws. On the old gnarled maple, I observed the head of a man with long hair, wearing headgear suggesting a medieval helmet. His features were amazingly clear. One image that wasn't so fleeting was that of a deer perched on the branches, dining on leaves of another tree. Hmm! Maybe that wasn't a vision.
The foliage is sparse now but we still have lots of squirrels and interesting birds to grab our attention. A few days ago Marty and I spotted a pair of gorgeous gray birds with bold, black, art deco -style feathering. After checking my bird book, I determined that these were Northern or Loggerhead Shrikes. According to the book, these birds make rare appearances. Since I've been looking out of the same picture window for 52 years and haven't seen them before, I must be right.
Usually we experience a heavy rainstorm before November is over, which brings down the remaining leaves. Then we see into the woods and imagine how the trees will tantalize us during the following summer. But then, aren't the sculptures formed by drifting snow, mesmerizing?


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I sat in my car as the tears rolled down my face, feeling the crushing blow from the words I had never heard before... "You have had a miscarriage." I waited to feel until I was away from people who didn't know me or my story. I waited to find the quiet place to share my heart with the One who has been with me in every disappointment and hurt. My quiet place ended up being my car, in the parking lot of the doctor's office. I cried. A deep cry.
Christmas Eve was when we found out we were pregnant. I was shocked, a little overwhelmed but excited all at the same time. We began praying for this baby and asking the Lord to prepare us for this new little addition to our family. My husband was laying hands on my belly and talking to it with the expectation our little one could hear him.
Now... the weight of a hope deferred has hit. My car felt safe. I called my husband who I knew would feel the disappointment deeply. He was at another doctor's office with our little girl who was sick. I called him crying and he knew. It wasn't his time to process his feelings in front of our little girl at the doctor's office while on the phone with me. I chose to go into work for a few to try to distract myself. It was difficult. I ended up leaving early.
When I got home I was reminded of a blog post I had just written about having hope for 2016. Ummmm, God? This doesn't seem to fit under that umbrella. I remember hearing a quiet voice in my heart reminding me of the nature of God.
He is good.
He is redeemer.
He restores.
He resurrects.
Here it is, here is how we as believers handle pain... we feel, we wrestle with the feelings, we wrestle with God, we question and then, then we do what we should do best... we believe. When we invest in our relationship with God and pursue an understanding of who He is through scripture, prayer and worship then we understand we are only able to see the smallest part of the biggest picture, an eternal picture that is painted by a magnificent Heavenly Father. Too often we attach pain and disappointment to God but if we read scripture we see a beautiful story of redemption and the glorious love of our God.
Yes the pain of struggle and disappointment are very real. We learned that in 2012 when our son, at 12 years old, was hit by a car riding his bike and is now limited to a wheelchair due to traumatic brain injury. However, we have seen God's goodness over and over again in the midst of our pain and our son's pain. God has touched lives and transformed them because those people have seen a family who chooses to believe in the redemptive nature of God. Do we land there immediately every time? No. Nevertheless, we are so glad God's goodness and redemption isn't dependent upon our initial reaction.
Here's the deal, what should separate believers from the world is hope in the redemptive nature of God. You see, as believers we don't live in defeat. Why? Because we know the end. Our end is eternity in heaven. We get to live from a place of victory. So every situation we face we know that we know that we know our eternity is secured in Christ!
Listen, we are human and in our humanity we are created to feel. We are going to feel the pain and disappointment this world throws at us but we need to remain in Jesus. He is for us and with us when we face struggles.
Look at these verses:
Romans 8
35 Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? 36 (As the Scriptures say, "For your sake we are killed every day; we are being slaughtered like sheep.") 37 No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.
The struggle is real but we have an eternal hope. A hope that shouldn't be shaken. We get to live knowing the end! Isn't that amazing? Come on believers, let's feel and question and then let's believe!
The Struggle is Real
I sat in my car as the tears rolled down my face, feeling the crushing blow from the words I had never heard before... "You have had a miscarriage." I waited to feel until I was away from people who didn't know me or my story. I waited to find the quiet place to share my heart with the One who has been with me in every disappointment and hurt. My quiet place ended up being my car, in the parking lot of the doctor's office. I cried. A deep cry.


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Easy Homemade Corn Tortillas from Enchiladas: Aztec to Tex-Mex
Carrie H
The Dharma Kitchen's a stop on the virtual blog book tour of a new book called Enchiladas: Aztec to Tex-Mex, by Cappy Lawton and Chris Waters Dunn, restaurateurs in San Antonio, Texas. The cookbook was published in October from Trinity University Press.
I don't know about you, but I cannot find a corn tortilla in the supermarket or even a Mexican grocer that isn't loaded with funky ingredients I don't want in my body and/or doesn't stay soft. These things typically dry out in a hurry, even if you warm them up with a little bit of oil to make them pliable. So when I saw this recipe for Easy Homemade Corn Tortillas, with a minimal number of ingredients and an intriguing process, it was a no-brainer. You'll love it. Maybe even enough to buy the book. It contains recipes for enchiladas filled with all manner of deliciousness, including lobster in Enchiladas de Langosta.
In light of the fact that many folks are off this week and may want to do some puttering in the kitchen, or serve a Mexican-themed feast on New Year's Eve, I've decided to share the recipe and its accompanying video.
Homemade Corn Tortillas
White Wings Corn Tortilla mix (Harina para Preparada Tortillas de Maíz), which is manufactured by C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. at Pioneer Mills in San Antonio, is our preferred brand of dried masa to use for making tortillas. Maseca Instant Corn Masa is also good and is widely available at many Mexican specialty stores and supermarkets nationwide. (If buying Maseca, be sure to buy the package that is labeled "Masa Instantánea de Maíz," which means "instant corn masa flour," not "para hacer tamales," which is intended for use in making tamales.) If buying another brand of dried masa, make sure the label reads "de maíz," which means corn.
Fresh masa is corn that has been nixtamalized and ground while still moist. It is packaged in plastic bags and sold by weight.
How to Make Tortillas Using Dried Masa
Reprinted from Enchiladas: Aztec to Tex-Mex Copyright © 2015 by Cappy Lawton and Chris Waters Dunn. Published by Trinity University Press.
Yields 16 tortillas
- Tortilla press
- Comal or iron griddle
- 2 cups (280 grams) Pioneer White Wings Corn Tortilla mix or Maseca Instant
- Corn Masa
- Kosher salt to taste (optional)
*Cut rounds from plastic to fit the tortilla press. (This is a great way to reuse a
plastic grocery bag.)
* Heat a well-seasoned comal or iron griddle over medium-high heat. If possible,
set the comal at two temperatures: 325°F (163°C) and 375°F (191°C). The cooler
side is for the first two turns of the tortilla. For the last turn of the tortilla, move
it to the 375°F (191°C) side. This helps encourage puffing. Some chefs lay a tortilla
directly on a burner flame for the last turn.
*Place the dried masa in a large bowl and slowly add 1 1⁄3 cups (316 ml) warm
water while stirring. Knead dough until it comes together. Add a little more water,
1 tablespoon (15 ml) at a time, or sprinkle on a little additional dried masa as
needed to form a smooth, soft, moist dough (amount will vary depending on
humidity and dryness of masa). Season with (optional) salt to taste. Let the dough
rest for at least 30 minutes (to fully hydrate the dough), or refrigerate for several
hours or overnight. If it has been refrigerated, allow the dough to sit at room
temperature for about 1 hour before proceeding.
*Divide dough into 16 balls (see note) and cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel
to prevent the dough from drying out (this is very important).
*Place a round of plastic on the tortilla press, and place a ball of masa on top of
the plastic just slightly off center toward the hinge (this helps maintain an even
*Place a second piece of plastic over the ball of masa, flatten it slightly by hand,
then close the lid and press.
*Some chefs like to turn the package 180 degrees and gently press again.
*With the tortilla still pressed between the plastic sheets, place in one hand and
use other to peel off the top sheet of plastic. (Plastic sheets may be reused to make
remaining tortillas.)
*Transfer the exposed side of tortilla to the opposite hand. Fingers should be close
together and the tortilla should be placed on the fingertips, not the palm. Peel off
the remaining sheet of plastic.
*Keeping palm up and nearly flat, gently lay the tortilla on the cooler side of the
comal or iron griddle. Try to prevent the tortilla from folding over on itself when
placing it on the comal. Cook for about 30 seconds, or until edges begin to firm.
*Using a thin spatula, turn tortilla. Cook for about 1 minute more; the
underside should begin to develop little blisters and slight freckles of brown.
*Turn the tortilla over onto the hotter side of the comal, and after a few seconds,
if the dough was the right consistency and the comal set to the right heat, the
tortilla should puff up (if it doesn't, it is still perfectly usable). Continue cooking
until the underside has some brown spots and the tortilla is cooked through.
*Place in a cloth-lined basket and keep covered while pressing and cooking the
remaining tortillas.
It is a good idea to do a test with the first tortilla before dividing dough into balls. The tortilla should be of even thickness—not so thin that it will tear apart when removed from the plastic, and not so thick that it will be difficult to fold or roll after it is cooked. The edge should be smooth, not crumbly. If it is crumbly, work a little more water into the dough.
The dough should leave a little residue when pressed against the palm. Resist the temptation to wash off the thin film of dried masa that builds up on palms while transferring the tortillas to the comal. It actually helps keep the tortillas from sticking to hands.
How to Make Tortillas Using Fresh Masa
Reprinted from Enchiladas: Aztec to Tex-Mex Copyright © 2015 by Cappy Lawton and Chris Waters Dunn. Published by Trinity University Press
Yields 16 tortillas
Masa is a dough made from freshly ground nixtamalized corn (hominy).
- Tortilla press
- Comal or iron griddle
- 1 1⁄3 pounds (600 grams) fresh white corn masa
- Kosher salt to taste (optional)
*Place the masa in a bowl and knead until it is smooth and soft; if it crumbles
or breaks into pieces, add warm water, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) at a time, while
kneading until the dough is the consistency of Play-Doh. It should be very soft
and the edges of the dough should look smooth when pressed. Season with
(optional) salt to taste.
* Form and cook the tortillas following the instructions for pressing tortillas using
dried masa.
Fresh masa turns sour after a day or two in the refrigerator. To extend the shelf life, masa can be divided into recipe-sized portions and frozen.
The dough should be as hydrated, soft, and pliable as possible without falling apart or sticking to hands. If it crumbles, it is too dry—add a little more water.


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Does anyone have any data on this or can anyone make an experience-based suggestion on how many results to check?
anyways..can u please tell me which software do you use for checking these results.
So you don't think it is wise to check positions higher than 30, just to see any progress? Perhaps it is significant if I move from spot 72 to spot 31? I'd miss the move with just the top 30, so therein lies the dilemma.
The problem with automated ranking software is that it's showing you one datacenter out of hundreds, so you're not getting the whole picture.
I've finally reached the point where I have tens of thousands of search phrases used each month to find my site. As long as the percentages of visitors from each of the search engines remains the same, I assume that my rankings are stable. If something changes dramatically, I'll go looking for the problem (although that rarely happens).
When you are trying to rank for a given keyword, how many spots do you check? Top 10? Top 50? Etc.
Also, I'm not sure I understand the datacenter concept. Are you saying that my keyword may rank differently on Google in New York vs. California because there is a different Google datacenter or are you referring to the hundreds of search engines or something else?
As for the datacenter question, yes, your rankings can vary and it's not entirely dependent upon your locale. There's a Firefox extension you can get that will let you see which Google datacenter you're using. There's about eight different datacenters that I come across when doing searches. Usually the search results are the same or within one or two spots, but sometimes the results can vary widely, especially if the ranking is new.
Beavis, you have a setting in your software that lets you check only 30 results if you wish. Just go to Preferences -> Rank Checking Precision... and set the "Max. Results To Check" to 30 or any other number you choose.
Hope you find this helpful ;) And don't hesitate to contact our support team if you have questions. We answer fast.
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How many search results should I track?
None. Zero. Zilch. Nada.
Rank tracking is a complete waste of time, software dollars and search engine resources and should be completely avoided unless you have naive customers that insist on running those stupid reports to prove you've done your job.
Everything you need to know you can get from a good analytics package and that's where you should invest your time and money, along with educating those naive customers to do likewise.
If your rank goes up you'll see traffic in your analytics and likewise, if your ranks go down, you'll see a decline in traffic.
Heck, I rank in the top 10 for a high volume of terms (thousands) but some of them don't generate traffic and others that do generate traffic don't generate money.
Your ranking report won't tell you that and you'll just waste time working for position instead of working for ROI.
Analytics, that's the game.
However some of my clients demand it (even though I try to educate them otherwise), and if it has to be done to retain their business, then it will get done.
I have a script that does one query for each keyword set to have 100 results-per-page. It pumps the entire search results into a database so that we can do whatever with it i.e. get retroactive or check for competitors as well.
The downside of using 100 results-per-page is that the rankings are usually shown as worse than the really are, owing to the additional indented listings that come with the higher results-per-page setting. This I actually consider a positive sometimes, since it's the "pessimistic view" and things are usually better when the client searches for themselves.
The upside of using 100 results-per-page is that the script requires less hits than even checking 30 rankings at 10 results-per-page, so I never get banned by Google for being an automated program - plus the whole report takes less time to complete.
BTW... my company released that program into the public domain.
Analytics, that's the game.
Bill nailed it. I haven't used a rank checker in over 10 years. With good analytics you can see which keywords are the most valuable. You can also see what keywords phrases people are using to find your site and then create more content and keyword combos you may not have thought of.
It's also helpful to track what keywords people are searching for once they are on your site.
I've found it useful for monitoring the effect of changes both to content and site structure.
When I was green at SEO many years ago I fell for the old rank checking software nonsense too, it happens to everyone in the beginning. After a couple of months of comparing those reports with analytics it quickly became obvious that the ranking reports were nothing more than a badge of honor "look at all my top 10s!" and had nothing to do with how well the site was performing. In reality how well you rank in general is meaningless, it's how well your site performs for the keywords sending traffic that means everything.
Analytics tell you pretty much the same thing you used rank checking for because changes of both content and structure will result in increases or losses of traffic for terms and/or you'll see new keyword terms coming into play driving traffic.
Knowing what keywords people are searching for is the most important to know how they're going to find your site and optimize for that.
If you want to know what keywords to focus on you can get a ton of free intel from AdWords, Google trends [google.com], even the search engine suggestions as you type in the search box and they all show you top keywords that get the most traffic.
Once you've optimized for what people search for analytics will show you how well you did and you can literally tweak your SEO from that information alone.
However, if you just want bragging rights, run those ranking reports.
When I want bragging rights, I run my banking reports. ;)
If your in a race you don't constantly check to see what place you are in you just keep running like you trained.
For example, let's say that you already know from analytics that "widgets in location" is a great keyword. So you want to build additional sites to capture slight variations of the traffic, you can use rank checking to see how your efforts progress before you'll see the results in traffic analysis.
It depends on your goals.
A. If you're looking to track your primary traffic driving terms to monitor changes in the indexes and your own page tweaks, then you likely only need to look at a core group of terms in the top 20.
I agree with LtS: "I've found it useful for monitoring the effect of changes both to content and site structure."
B. If you're targeting certain types of terms that are sitting out beyond page 2, then you may want to check positions up to 100 or even 150 if you're making strategic efforts either across your content, structure or via linking efforts.
While you might not see traffic with a positional move from 75 to 45, it's good to know your moving down the right path.
Either way, you should never need to check positions for all your terms up to 100. Small representative sets should always do the job.
That rank tracking can also be very helpful. Testing over time to see how your moving up the serps can certainly in the early stages of site development be important. Giving insignts into keywords/phrases that need more work.
The number you are going to track will ovbiously depend on what you are trying to track. If its a keyword/phrase you have never worked on it will be better to track a larger range of results.
With regards tracking however i find it very difficult to get a good bit of software that retruns accurate regional results for google. I dont know if anyone has any suggestions ?
"Top search queries" in webmaster tools is quite helpful if anyones not looked at it i would check it out. However its not really aimed at tracking the long tail.
@Craven de Kere you mised my point. I said your analytics tells you when you get to the top. That is the only ranking report you need. You don't need to know that you are not at the top your analytics tells you that.
I think some of you almighty SEO's
I'm not an SEO and I don't play one on TV either.
I'm a programmer and just do logical things, basic stuff [webmasterworld.com].
Although I do have one 800lb Gorilla site which I could use to boost other sites I refrain from doing it, it's just not worth it when it's so easy to build and promote a new site to the top.
Pushing things to the top on many terms is a simple fact of good titles, good anchor text, good IBLs and well crafted content that get people to link to it.
It's not rocket science, never was.
If you can't write compelling content or provide a service that gains the attention of people reading it, they won't link it and it probably won't convert either, and you can forget ranking at that point unless you pay someone to make it happen.
You can easily kick start your efforts with Feed Burner, Twitter, etc.
As a matter of fact, Google loves content submitted via Feed Burner and you don't have to have a blog just to have an RSS feed of new content.
Think out of the box for site promotion and you'll be too busy to waste time and money on link checking.
Well, I was number one for the absolute biggest keyword in my industry. It got me a lot of very targeted traffic, and my competitors are also my target advertisers. They saw I was at number one, and they sought me out to advertise with me.
I let myself rest on that and it was great for 3 or 4 years. But they wised up and I didn't. Now for that phrase I'm typically anywhere from 4 to 11 and for a month or so, I was out of the top 50.
Things dramatically change when that happens.
I keep tabs on a ton of search phrases now, mainly the regular short one or two word phrases.
You can see the long tail phrase traffic you get via your analytics program, but it does matter where you rank.
I know if I fall, that means either I need to pick it up, or my competitors are picking it up. You simply have to keep up with them if you want to succeed.
Just one man's opinion.
I'm looking for a new program to check them since google did away with their soap api or whatever...


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11 Beautiful Albino Animals
1. Onya-Birri the Koala
The only albino koala in captivity can be found in the San Diego Zoo. Native to Australia, this cute little guy is aptly named Onya-Birri, meaning "ghost boy" in the aboriginal language of this country.
2. Piebald Ball Python
The Piebald Ball Python, is unique in that it is only partially albino. The amount of white in this particular breed of snake ranges – covering anywhere from 60 to 90% of its body surface.
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Tokiko Kojima of Japan adopted this sweet little albino hedgehog, and it immediately became an internet sensation. In captivity, this pet has abandoned its hibernation patterns, remaining wakeful year-round to enjoy a continuous food supply.
4. Giant Snail
The Powelliphanta, or giant snail, is native to New Zealand. The photo of this rare albino example was snapped in 2011, when it was estimated to be 10 years old.
5. Alba the Loggerhead Turtle
Calling Marineland in Antibes, France home, Alba the albino Loggerhead Turtle is one of less than a dozen of her kind in captivity.
6. Snowflake the Gorilla
Before his death in 2003, Snowflake reached superstar status as the only known albino gorilla in the world. Discovered in the 1960's in Equatorial Guinea, he was raised by humans and lived out his life in the Barcelona Zoo.
7. Golden Zebra
An albino zebra is known alternatively as a golden zebra or a Zorse. The inability to produce the pigments which characterize other members of the species effects the black stripes of the zebra – rendering them a beautiful golden color.
8. Albino Spider
This shot of an albino spider was taken for National Geographic. Jeremy Mendoza captured her building a nest in which she could lay her eggs.
9. Oxy the Vulture
One of only two known albino Black Vultures, Oxy calls St. Louis, Missouri his home. He happily resides at the World Bird Sanctuary here.
10. Pinky the Dolphin
A beautiful pink color, this albino Bottlenose Dolphin was spotted in Lake Calcasieu. The small calf was captured swimming in the inland Louisiana lake, alongside its mother.
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My child has a toybox that is filled with toys. He has toys that can be found in almost every room of our house. However, he prefers electronics or wheels. Can I say...he is all boy! A few months back, our TV went out. We set the broken TV on the floor...and John was crazy about it. He would lay on his belly pushing the buttons and folding up the cord. My parents let us borrow one of their TVs until we got a new one. Well...yesterday we bought a new TV. Now because we had always been old school, we had to run our cable through the VCR (don't ask me details...I don't really know why). So when we got our new TV, we didn't need the VCR anymore.
Now, I must interject at this point, because I love VHS. I am very sad that we are getting rid of it and our tapes. Yet, the tapes are taking up space and we really don't watch them.
Okay...back to my story. So we set the VCR down by the TV that was broken (I know...we haven't gotten rid of the other TV yet....we've been busy!) John was in heaven! All he played with today was the VCR and his cars. I think it is hilarious that my 10 month old is crazy about electronics!
Hmmm....now what goes in here?
What...are you going to tell me NO, not a toy???
This is the coolest toy I have ever had! There are so many things to figure out on this crazy thing.


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The Potted Game Company is a partnership between two young and talented chefs, Jemima and Rory, united by a shared love of British food and indeed all things edible - especially produce purloined from the wild. During their cooking careers they have both been devoted to sourcing the best, often obscure, ingredients from the pastures, woodlands and hedgerows surrounding their homes.
Jemima Palmer-Tomkinson, turned a well earned reputation as an outstanding cook into a job and spent two summers as head chef at Gordon Castle on the Spey. Long hours in the kitchen and an ever changing house full of guests led to many culinary experiments, some memorable, some less so. Towards the end of her time on the Spey Jemima stumbled upon an old recipe that used potting as a preservation method for meat and the idea for potted game took shape.
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On returning to southern climes Jemima sought Rory's help and advice. The idea of making the most of under-appreciated birds and animals appealed to his long held belief in the quality of unusual British produce, and before too many bottles of gin were seen off the Potted Game Company was born.
Moving to one of Rory's mobile kitchens they spent a great deal of time potting, packing and tinkering with ingredients until a small range of recipes was perfected.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
We're well into autumn now. I've started pulling my cozy sweaters out. I've had to give up my flip flops (well, on most days). And I'm looking forward to the first fire of the season. With Thanksgiving coming up this week, we will surely light a fire and snuggle in for some good, cozy family time!
Linking to AEDM #20.
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We don't have a fireplace but we were looking at portable fire pits this weekend as an alternative for gathering outside around the fire....here in Florida it is a great alternative.ReplyDelete
Oh your amazing fireplace does in fact look so cozy. I wish I could sit there too.ReplyDelete
Wonderful sketch, your fireplace are great!ReplyDelete
wish we had a fireplace. Enjoy, and have a nice thanksgiving! {:-DebReplyDelete
We have an wood stove insert in our Fireplace and its so wonderful when going. Nothing more cozy on a nasty day then being inside with its warmth. Great journal page.ReplyDelete
that is a great drawing... as you sit snuggled I am sitting here with fans going and looking longingly at the pool... big question is whether I can get in and out before another bloody storm hits... fingers crossed this will cool it off a bit... or I could send you some flip flop weather if you like... happy Thanksgiving by the way...xxReplyDelete


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What's in a name? Everything! Your performer name is the building block of your brand so be sure to choose wisely.
Make sure your name is not the intellectual property of any other entity i.e. brand names, characters from popular media, celebrities or other porn performers. For the love of the porno gods google the name you are thinking of using before you perform under that name!
Other things to consider are spelling, make it easy to spell because as we all know, most people will probably be typing with one hand.
Also, you should pick a name that is well suited to the kind of content you hope to create. For example, I wanted to make BDSM porn, so I chose a name that related to BDSM porn: Mona Wales, as it moan and wail. Get it? Good.
Control your domain by buying your website name ASAP, don't wait to establish yourself, or get a few scenes under your belt, do it now!
If you don't do it now, someone else will and then sell it back to you for 10k when you decide it's finally time to start your website.
I purchased monawales.com a full year before I did anything with it. Most domains cost less than 10 dollars.
Pro tip spend the extra ten bucks to make your ownership private so that your legal name and performer name are not linked.
Social Media is our single biggest tool for marketing and promotion of adult products. Social Media allows you to market directly to your fan base and network with other people in our industry. Start a Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat on day one. When selecting your stage name check to make sure that relevant social media handles are available it pays to be @yourstagename so that you are easy to find online.
Grow your fan base by streaming webcam shows! Even if you are not making big money on an hourly basis, your time spent on cam will pay off in the long term.
Here's why: Camming allows you to make personal connections with a group of people that are already accustomed to paying for pornography. Camming with these clients allows a group of qualified customers to make a personal connection with you and your brand.
Make your content! Even if the content you are making is created by just using your phone. One clip can be sold multiple times across multiple platforms… forever…This helps the longevity of your career, and your bank account.
When you create your content, you have total control over what content is produced, allowing you to craft a brand and an image to your liking.
Also, it never hurts to learn a new skill like video production incase you ever want to leave the industry or make a transition to the other side of the camera.
Affiliate marketing is a powerful tool that our industry uses to sell porn. It works like this: You sign up for an affiliate account. In order to this, scroll down to the bottom of the page click the button that says "webmasters$$$" and sign up.
The affiliate account will provide links and content for you to tweet and share, and for every signup purchase that comes from your affiliate link you get a percentage of that sale. Sign up for the affiliate programs of the studios you shoot for most frequently and you will make money for work that you would already be doing (i.e. tweeting links to your latest shoots).
Additionally, you should promote the kind of content you want to make and be associated with and send happy wankers on their way while you earn money for basically nothing.
What you choose to shoot and not shoot says a lot about you and your brand. It is totally ok not to shoot a type of content that doesn't interest you. You should always shoot what you love and shoot with the people you love.
When you first start many people will be trying to get you to do many things or not do certain things. For example, people will say don't shoot fetish if you are not interested in it. Don't do an anal scene if you haven't done it in your personal life.
On the other hand, what you do not shoot also says a lot about you and your brand. Not shooting with or charging more to shoot with people of color or transgendered performers also says something about you and your brand. Check in with yourself and make sure you are comfortable with the kind of message you are sharing with the world.
Crazy bitch is my brand. I am a dominatrix, and I make money for being mean to people. I am not mean to people for free and neither should you. Be nice to your fans, and your fellow sex workers. Do favors, help people get work and network. Remember: what goes around comes around.
Don't put all of your porno eggs in one basket. The porn market is always changing, and you need to be ready for anything. Don't just cam for one website, don't just sell your clips on one platform, don't just shoot for one company. Websites go under, studios move on to new faces, and platforms change their terms of service. Follow the boy scout code for adult work and always be prepared. (The exception to this rule is when someone offers you a sweet contract for exclusivity, in that case, make your money because contracts like that don't come around every day).
Sex work is real work. We live in a society that often devalues or ridicules sex work. Porn performers are sex workers and small business owners and entrepreneurs. We must stand strong against sex worker stigma and take ourselves and our work seriously.
Follow these ten rules of the porn industry, and you will be on your way to success.
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Why ignoring your money problems is stressing you out
Money has always been my jam. It's never something I have shied away from. I enjoy the process of managing my money and for the most part, I've been really good at it!
So, when I started planning my wedding, I got right into action. I made the conscious effort to decrease costs wherever I could. We were paying for the wedding ourselves, so we wanted to be careful. We decided to have a small wedding and get married in Mexico so I went over everything meticulously, trying to keep the costs low wherever I could. I bought my shoes on clearance, limited fresh flowers and asked a friend to DJ. But with everything I was trying to be so smart about, there was one thing I fell completely short on. Keeping track of all my wedding expenses in one place.
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Now, I see this all the time with my clients. They don't want to know how much credit card debt they have, don't want to know how much they are really spending on their kids.
Sound familiar?
But with some coaching, they confront the problem and I can see the relief sweep across their face when they realize it isn't as bad as they thought. Even if the problem is worse than you realize, there is still relief in knowing exactly what you are dealing with.
Avoiding your money problems will only increase your stress level.
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Now it's your turn to take action.
Do you have a money problem that you have been feeling stressed about? Complete the two action steps below to bring clarity to the problem:
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Pull out a journal and brainstorm all the ways you feel stress about money. Capture each problem, how it shows up in your life and how it makes you feel.
2) Identify where you need more information. What numbers do you need to fully understand the problem?
Start gathering the information you need by logging into bank accounts, looking over statements and finding the information you need to fully understand the problem. If that feels overwhelming, break it down into smaller steps. If it still feels overwhelming, break it down again. Baby steps are progress.
If you have gotten comfortable avoiding your money problems, bringing them to the light of day might seem really scary. I get that. But trust me when I tell you there is relief in knowing. By bringing clarity to your money stressors you will shift from of a place of worry to action. And action solves problems one step at a time.
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4-6 pm
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