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Make a plan to master time management
Support your success with a schedule that works and master time management.
Why make a schedule? Routine helps with focus and maintaining that calm feeling you have when you're, well, calm. Planning ahead can help you feel prepared — not scared — for what's next.
Grab your day planner, timetable and course outlines, open your Google calendar or favourite calendar app, and start your schedule.
First, mark down your classes and lab times
Plot your deadlines and exams too. Record everything that counts for marks and how much each is worth for the whole semester — this will help you prioritize projects.
Also, mark important dates at SAIT, such as add/drop and withdrawal deadlines, and holidays.
Next, jot down your other standing commitments
This means incorporating your work schedule, meetings, sports and social engagements, and special occasions — skip those belated birthday cards.
Then, book study time each day
Be realistic, but remember, multiple shorter sessions are far less painful than a few last minute slogs. To really activate your study skills, try this:
- Before class: review old material and preview upcoming material
- In class: participate, take notes, listen
- After class: review new material, edit your notes
- Weekly review: complete your readings, update your materials, summarize your notes
- Study session: test yourself using flash cards, practice questions and your summary sheets
And, don't forget...
Do you get 'hangry' if you miss a meal or just angry if you're short on z's? So do most people. Book time to eat and sleep. Noon doesn't work for everyone for lunch and there's nothing wrong with taking a nap, especially when you know you're going to need it.
Daily physical activity is a stress buster. Get active — write it down, then take a walk, go to the gym...
Book time for fun — actually put it in your calendar. Consider it a reward after a tough day or a busy week.
Finally, make sure you build flexibility into your schedule.
The idea behind a schedule is to give you a big picture look at everything on your plate — a schedule brings all the things together in one place. Try to stick with it, but don't be afraid to move things around or update the next week or month based on your experience.
Get more helpful advice on mastering time management and more at the upcoming Student Success Seminar: Master Time Management, Wednesday, March 11, noon - 1 pm or 3 - 4 pm. Or drop by the Lamb Learner Success Centre anytime.


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|Leaves are falling, but the last show before winter is beautiful!
Yes, Old Man Winter is knocking at the door.
Some of my favorite garden tasks are included in the list of things to do to put the garden to bed. Cutting back the dead leaves of perennials, pulling the last cold hardy weeds out of the garden and stirring up the compost pile to pull out beautiful compost to top my vegetable planting beds is somehow therapeutic. As plants are cut back, I inevitably find a few plants, usually perennials, that had yet to get planted. They'll get into the ground just in the nick of time to send out roots over the winter.
Here are some of the things on my to-do list for my next day off at home.
- Cut back dead foliage on perennials. Leave ornamental grasses, black-eyed Susans and daisy seed heads available for winter birds.
Pat Sherman cuts back some milkweed that has turned brown
- Remove spent annuals, tropical and vegetable plants.
- Pull compost out of the pile and add to top-dress annual and vegetable garden beds.
- Take a soil sample into the garden shop at Valley View Farms for a free pH test. Add lime if the pH is on the acidic side.
John checks soil pH for our customers
- Pull winter hardy weeds now before they take hold over winter into spring.
- Root prune any shrubs that are to be transplanted in spring.
- Mulch any recently planted trees, shrubs and perennials with shredded leaves, straw or compost. Two inches of mulch should suffice. Use evergreen bows to keep leaves in place.
- Use vinyl deer guard or fencing around young trees to avoid damage by deer.
Deer Stopper Ribbon will keep deer out
- Use brown paper tree wrap on young trees to deter sunscald.
- Spray recently transplanted evergreens with an anti-desiccant like Wilt-Pruf to avoid water loss in the leaves of these plants. I spray my rhododendron that tends to get wind-whipped in the winter to keep the leaves from getting all shriveled.
Wilt Pruf diminishes water loss in cut trees and greens too!
- Make sure all the bulbs have been planted. One year they didn't get in the ground until January 5th. (They bloomed beautifully.)
Plant bulbs before the soil freezes
- Take note of plants that have overgrown their area. I will usually wait until early spring to divide many of them as my gardening friends are more likely to add them to their gardens then.
- Empty all of the containers of soil. Clean pots with 1 part bleach to 10 parts water. I'll usually stagger-stack my planters in or behind my garden shed. Smaller containers will be stored indoors.
- Neaten things up but not too much. Keep plants and foliage to provide cover, water and some food, like berries, available for wildlife.
- Most important--- thank my neighbor Chuck who mows my fence line all summer to keep the multiflora roses and other vines from taking over.


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Israel says it has foiled a large-scale plan by Hamas to launch 'a third intifada' against Israel and engineer a coup to overthrow the Palestinian Authority.
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has ordered an immediate investigation into the Israeli report saying that it poses "a grave threat to the unity of the Palestinian people and its future", according to Palestinian news Agency Wafa.
The announcement of the thwarted plot was revealed by the Shin Bet just hours before the deadline for an Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire negotiations in Cairo was set to expire on Monday evening. The timing could potentially have sought to destabilise the Palestinian negotiating party seeking to present a united front in the Cairo talks.
Israel has arrested 93 Hamas members since May this year, 46 of whom had been transferred to the Shin Bet – Israel's security service – for questioning. In the course of the investigation, the Israeli authorities have seized over £100,000 in funds, seven rocket launchers, 24 rifles, pistols and ammunition belonging to Hamas operatives in the West Bank.
Operatives are said to have been mainly drawn from students and academics specialising in the engineering and chemistry disciplines, the Shin Bet noted. Subsequently, 'terror cells' were established in dozens of West Bank towns and villages.
The heads of planning included former Palestinian prisoner Riad Nasser, 38, from Deir Kadis, West Bank and Saleh Arori, another former Palestinian prisoner who had been deported and is now based in Turkey. The network also had a branch in Jordan.
Mr Nasser was arrested in late 2013 and is said to have told his Shin Bet interrogators that he was recruited in 2010 by Mr Arori to set up the Hamas military infrastructure in the West Bank. The Shin Bet says that Mr Nasser was tasked with weakening the security situation in the West Bank and "even spark a third intifada", Israeli daily Haaretz reports.
"Using a network of couriers to Jordan and Turkey, the Shin Bet said, the Hamas activists transferred hundreds of thousands of dollars of funds into the West Bank, with the intention of purchasing arms, and preparing safe houses, warehouses for weapons and laboratories for manufacturing rockets", writes Mitch Ginsburg, military correspondent for on the news site Times of Israeli.
Commentators have questioned how advanced the plot to overthrow the Palestinian Authority really was. The operatives "don't seem to have progressed far toward that goal", writes Gili Cohen in Haaretz.
"Up to the time of their arrest, their efforts were focused mainly on acquiring arms and recruiting additional members, and the numbers of both they managed to obtain are minuscule compared to the thousands of men and thousands of rifles in the PA security services", Ms Cohen writes.


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Nowadays, getting the improved vitality with high energy is not at all an easy task for a person.But this can be made easy by the regular use of natural or herbal methods. Natural methods include herbal and natural supplements and treatments for energy and vitality. These possess herbal properties which are effective to treat various health issues quickly. Let's see here some of the best herbal and natural vitality methods to get more energy and strength.
Use of asparagus in daily diet for healthy energy is the best immunity booster supplement. It is a green vegetable which is high in B vitamins. It naturally supports healthy energy levels by turning carbs into glucose. It also contains plenty of blood sugar-steadying fiber. Add asparagus to salad at lunch to boost energy level for the whole day.
Adding brown rice in diet schedule is also helpful to boost energy in body. It is rich in manganese, carbs and protein, which produces sufficient amount of energy and maintain it all the day. It also protects the body from the damage of free radicals production during energy production and provide healthy nervous system as well. One can eat brown rice with green leafy vegetables to get more nutrients and minerals.
Siberian ginseng is also good energy booster food source. It is used for centuries to keep the body energized and strengthen body system. It contains properties of natural compounds which are helpful to reduce the mental stress and promotes the production of hormones and prevent the low energy and vitality problems in effective manner. The recommended dosage of siberian ginseng is 110 to 200 mg for 2 to 3 times daily.
Do you follow a healthy lifestyle with herbal methods and medicines? If yes, continue this habit to gain maximum health benefits. Revival capsules are the best herbal vitality boosting remedies, so one can add these remedies in daily diet. These herbal dietary supplements are uniquely formulated to improve low energy and vitality in effective manner.
It also activates white blood cells to make immune system stronger and active. These are potent and trusted energy pills which possess natural and powerful plant-based herbs. These herbs are helpful to produce higher energy to provide support to all the systems of the body and improve vitality, strength and stamina.
Revival capsules are free from side effects and health risks, which makes them more powerful and easy to consume energy supplement. One can use these energy pills once or twice in a day as per the need. To get more effective benefits make use of this herbal method for three to four months. Revival capsules are available at online health stores, so any one can buy these easily from home.


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Justin Bieber recently performed "Sorry" and "What Do You Mean" at a live outdoor concert to finish off The Ellen DeGeneres Show's Bieber Week and celebrate the release of his new album, Purpose. Confession time: I was a bit skeptical about actually going to his shows before, but after seeing how he connects to the audience, touching everyone's hands and making eye contact and giving it his all, I gotta admit I would kill to see him live.
When he licks his lips and does that shy little hair flip ... it's just too much.
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Meet Bogie – a sweetheart of a cat who came to us during a TNR project with a serious leg wound. His wound was treated, and it was then that we learned what a lover Bogie could be.
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The Keys to Calm
October is our busiest month of the year. It is #BreastCancerAwareness month. It's our most important month for fundraising, our team is out on the #OpenRoad Tour, and we're trying to stay sane. Living in a state of chronic stress can cause long term illness and may even be a cause of cancer.
Here's what Sarah's doing on the #OpenRoad Tour to slow down, appreciate the present moment, and not freak out when there's a bump in the road.
Q: How do you stay sane on the road?
Sarah: We are seeing so many people on this trip and crossing through so many new places that there is no shortage of "adventure and new experiences." The adrenaline from the road helps remind me that our community is one of the best there is.
I have planned REST DAYS…
…where the team can split up and do whatever we need to do. I like to find some "me time" by finding a cool town, not your average coffee shop, and ordering my drink (a chai tea latte, with almond milk, extra shot). I've speed dated a few towns and the deal breaker is their chai tea latte.
Q: Do you do meditation?
Sarah: My form of meditation is listening to a podcast or putting my headphones in to listen to the top 10 saved songs of various genres on my Spotify favorites. On repeat. Don't we all do that?
I brought a few of my golf clubs on the road this year so I have been able to hit a few times. My happy place is swinging a golf club. I know DT is my favorite workout, so you'd think a barbell is my happy times, but hitting the little white ball is my favorite.
Q: How do you self-care on the road?
Sarah: Self-care on the road for me is…
I keep moving my body and staying healthy.
I have no shame in trying the best food of each city so you could imagine the fluff we can feel by the end of the month around our waists. I challenge myself to move my body or even stretch daily.
Q: What happens when something goes wrong?
RV trouble, being tardy to an event, restaurants being closed when you're starving, road crew disagreements, missing turns on the route, losing keys can be extremely frustrating and easy to have a short fuze.
I try to remember what our goal is as a company and our Founder, Z, always says in time of crisis, "Sarah, did anyone die today because of this? Would Cecy be proud of this reaction or solution?" It helps bring me back to a place that we will get where we are going but just at a different pace.
Get this, we had 2 flat tires within 24 hours of each other… on the same tire!
One was in the middle of the state of NY and the other was between Cleveland and Columbus. I thought we were going to throw in the towel.
We've waited on the side of the road for over 6 hours this month when we could have been getting to the next place faster to see more people or get more sleep. Maybe this was our sign to stop and respect the road, you've got to listen to those.
Roadside assistance came, helped us, fixed the problem, and we moved on. We did think that our future of becoming "road people" was becoming more and more true. Thanks to good snacks, good company, and Good Sam Roadside assistance, we are alive and well.
Q: Are there any habits you have that help you keep you mind in the right place while you're on the road?
My favorite habit is capturing the state line signs. "Welcome to ______." It feels so good to be crossing so many states and overtime we see another one, I get heart eyes knowing we are continuing the work we do in state after state. We are celebrating the support and efforts of our unique community.
Whether I snap the photo or not, I am like a kid on Christmas every time I know we are about to cross into another state. Skinny tip of Idaho, smallest part of Texas, the epicenter of Virginias, Maryland, Pennsylvania. I was bouncing off the walls.
At first, a month seems like a long time to be gone, a lot can happen in 30 days. Saying goodbyes, remembering the important celebrations you are missing to try and do your best to gift or spend time with them before hand, handle business. But when you really think of it, its only about 30 days. 30 sleeps. I remind myself of how many people we are seeing and how happy it makes me to meet so many people that genuinely love us.
This road trip is a gift of a lifetime.


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text: Located in the international terminal of the San Diego Airport, this permanent installation reassembles "lost" items. Each scaled "bag" was filled with lost items that I edited, cropped and composed onto the image. 800 bags were created, 800 memories were preserved. I worked as a free-lance designer for Hood Design who was awarded this project in 2018 as part of SAN's Public Art program.


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SoCalGas Reports Record Spending with Diverse Suppliers
LOS ANGELES /PRNewswire/ — Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) achieved a record year in 2014 with 48.4 percent of its contracting budget going to woman, minority, and service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises. Over the years, SoCalGas has steadily increased its procurement with diverse suppliers and is seen as a national industry leader.
"We have long known that our supplier diversity activities bring economic benefits to not only our suppliers, but also to the regional economies where they do business," said Dennis Arriola, president and CEO of SoCalGas. "At SoCalGas, supplier diversity isn't just a program or a department. It is an integral part of our strategy, our commitment to diversity in action and a smart and effective way to run our business."
As a result of SoCalGas' efforts, spending last year reached a total of $571.4 million with diverse firms or 48.4 percent of the company's total procurement. Diverse suppliers provide SoCalGas with everything from meters to pipes to information technology to advertising solutions to financial investment advice.
One example of a diverse supplier is Loop Capital Markets, an African American-owned, full-service investment bank, brokerage and advisory firm. It was one of four companies selected to work on the utility's $250 million, 30-year bond deal. Working with SoCalGas, Loop Capital Markets has seen firsthand the company's commitment to supplier diversity.
"We've heard their executives talk about supplier diversity and how it's part of their DNA. That's been really clear from the interactions we've had," said Sidney Dillard, partner, Corporate Investment Banking at Loop Capital Markets.
SoCalGas was recognized last year for its efforts with supplier diversity and won numerous awards from a variety of organizations including: Asian Business Association of Los Angeles, Elite Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business of Los Angeles, Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce, National Latina Women Business Association, Southern California Minority Supplier Development Council, and U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
SoCalGas' commitment to diversity extends beyond its diverse suppliers to its workforce and the communities it serves as well. Last year, SoCalGas donated more than $4.8 million and thousands of volunteer hours to the more than 500 communities it serves, benefitting underserved community groups in African American, Hispanic, Pacific Asian, Asian Indian and Native American communities. And SoCalGas' commitment doesn't stop there. Its diverse workforce of more than 8,300 employees includes 65 percent minorities.


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Whether you're in the mood for a secluded beach or a party at the park, the city has a ton of great options for your next day in the sun.
Make the short hike into this mile-long stretch of black sand beach just over the Golden Gate Bridge and you'll be rewarded with fewer crowds, epic views, and a rugged coastline to explore. Grab picnic supplies in Sausalito and enjoy a romantic day on the beach. Learn more.
Feeling more festive and less romantic? Then head over to Dolores Park. This part of the city is usually the sunniest and has a huge tiered lawn that is ideal for setting up for the day with your friends and enjoying the warm weather. Learn more.
Looking for a cool, under-the-radar spot that's perfect for picnics, chilling out, and enjoying the sunshine? Look no further than Tank Hill. This great little park has amazing views spanning the Bay Bridge to the Golden Gate and plenty of space to lay out a blanket and take in the city. Learn more.
If you're willing to carry your basket on a short hike, you could have your own private beach picnic at Mile Rock Beach. There's a lot of natural seating in the form of rocks and logs and the view of the sunset from here is pretty incredible. If you need a spot to warm up after the sun sets, head to the Outer Richmond for some of the city's most underrated food. Learn more.
If you prefer an actual picnic table for your picnic and you love amazing, close up views of the Golden Gate Bridge then the West Bluff Picnic Area at the north end of Crissy Field is the spot for you. If you stick around for sunset, you'll catch one of the best views of the bridge that the Bay has to offer. Learn more.
If your typical picnic also involves bocce ball, corn hole, music, dancing, and drinks then Great Meadow Park at Fort Mason is the spot for you. With a huge grass lawn, lots of people to enjoy the festivities with, and good vibes all round, you can't go wrong here. Learn more.


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Wine has no fat or cholesterol. It's a guilt-free treat!
Stop by Four Sisters Winery. Here's our SHOPPING CHOICES
1. stop by the winery to select your own. For the safety of our staff and our customers, we are limiting 4 customers at a time.
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Romford stabbing: The Brewery victim named as Hosam Eisa
PUBLISHED: 10:33 22 May 2017 | UPDATED: 10:40 22 May 2017
The 20-year-old who was killed at The Brewery last week has been locally named as Hosam Eisa.
Police were called at around 4.30pm on Thursday by the London Ambulance Service to reports of a stabbing near the Brewery Shopping Centre in Waterloo Road.
A 20-year-old man was found in the car park at end of the shopping centre next to the cinema and restaurants, suffering a stab wound.
He was taken to hospital but died about an hour later.
The area was immediately locked down by police as the Homicide and Major Crime Command investigated and no one was allowed in or out.
Che Pullen, 19, of Loom Grove, Romford and a 17-year-old from the Romford area were charged on Friday, May 19.
Hosam, originally from Egypt, moved to Mantova, Italy, in 2002 with his family before they moved to Dagenham last year.
Friends have taken to social media to pay tribute to him, describing Hosam as "funny" and a "good brother".
Gjergji Hoco said: "Hi my friend Hosam Ali Eisa, news of your death was a shock for everyone who knew you.
"I'm proud to have known you and be your friend.
"I'll always remember you with your contagious smile and the joy that you brought to everyone with your kindness and desire to make everyone smile.
"Miss you so much but I will never forget you."


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You would be surprised at the married people who would love to be single.
Why does society make it appear that being single is so much fun during our teens and 20s, but if you are still single (or suddenly become single) in your 30s and 40s, it's awful? Let's instead focus on the positive aspects of being single, so that those who are — for whatever reason — can enjoy this wonderful time in their lives.
First, being single is not a negative thing — no matter what age a person happens to be. Interestingly enough, I have really noticed a lot of my callers that are single in their 30s and 40s put themselves down, feel stuck, think the worst will happen, and believe, "all the good ones are taken."
Surprisingly, it's is not just women that are reporting this self-inflicted, preconceived notion … a lot of men are saying the same thing!
There are so many different reasons why a person is or becomes single. So, just because a situation has put a person into the 'single' status, does not mean that a person is a 'reject.' On a spiritual and psychological level, if one perceives their status as such, it can really mess with their belief system and self-esteem.
No matter what age a person is, being single should be embraced as an opportunity. Honestly, just think of some of the movie stars that are suddenly single. Do you think Jennifer Aniston is a reject? There are millions of men around the globe who would love to have Jennifer Aniston by their side. What about Liam Neeson? It's not his fault that he tragically lost his wife. Both of these celebrities became suddenly single! Two highly desired public figures.
Using Jennifer Aniston and Liam Neeson as examples, there are many reasons why wonderful and desired people become single. Here are some examples of potential reasons why 'good ones' are are currently available/suddenly single:
Some of the greatest love stories that have been reported to me happened in their late 30s, 40s, 50s, and even 70s! Please realize that being suddenly single is a total opportunity, and gives a person a chance to explore the journey of destined love. At this point in a person's life, the best thing to do is not to settle and take the first available mate. Truthfully, the best is yet to come, and if single people realized that, there would be a lot more happy single people out there. Change that little 'chip' in the mind and reprogram this information, as the best is really yet to come. It all starts in a person's mindset. In other words, a person has the choice to either see it as an opportunity, or to have a poor self-image.
Accept the present conditions as they are — don't resist them. The Universe will show you signs as to whether or not you are on the right track. And for those of you who would like to get back together with an ex, it's ok to have the dream, and sometimes another chance to get back together can really happen. But don't punish yourself until that reconciliation happens. However, do appreciate those who are in your life, such as your family, friends, and special friends at work. A person can still have fun no matter what you are waiting for. Life is too short.
Finally, there is a reason the Universe and God want you to be single right now. Don't fight it — embrace it. Live and know that things will eventually change. Please know that you are not alone, but you still have your life, so live and let live! Embrace change and know that there are many wonderful people out there!
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You would be surprised at the married people who would love to be single.
i want good friend for spend my spare time
i am Looking a girl for Life pat.
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Hi Miss Krystal!
What a great picture!
I want to thank you very much for the past week! I've been so down lately, you know with EVERYTHING we talked about and you've been a huge help. I can feel how much of an Empath I am, I felt you were as frustrated about the "stucked" one as I was, lol. Made me laugh after which I really needed.
I hope everything does come to pass as I really need some order and stability in my life right now.
I hope you're having a great day!
Cubes 😀
That was put so wonderfully. Its hard some days being single, feeling like maybe there is something wrong, that your not ggod enough. But MOST of the days, I do believe that the best is out there for me and I can't wait for that day !! Great Article Miss Krystal 🙂
I appreciate these ladies enjoying their single life. It is great not having to "be" somewhere for someone or "do" for someone. I have been single 20ish years and I warn you all to be careful… I once enjoyed it but now I hate it as I have no-one to help and comfort me. It became a like a 'habit', the kids have lives of their own, and now its hard to break and rejoin society. Don't let it go on too long or you forget how to be social, then you get scared to be social. Be independent and strong but don't forget how to love another adult as I have. I wish I knew if and when I would meet the type of man I dream of.
Thank you so much. I appreciate what your input and welcome the encouragement.
That is great your mom likes BK, too!
Granny likes the Whopper, fries and a chocolate shake, her favorite! It's just that I want it, too lol trying not to do that…..Actually, been making my burgers at home-trying not to do fast food. Hugs, Miss Krystal
Thanks Cubes!
Oh goodness, you read my mind, Gina Rose. I almost put that about protesting lol yes, I see it…You have rain today and we are in a small heat wave! Thanks so much for the passion on this.
Miss Krystal
This is fantastic, Joy!
Thanks. I really enjoyed meeting you at the last CP party-a real pleasure.
I agree with what you say. I also thank you for your sincere remarks about yourself.
Miss Krystal
Hi Miss Krystal,
Too funny! My Mom LOVES Burger King too! In fact, she goes on line and prints off coupons from their site to "buy one sandwhich get one free"!!! 🙂
And, thank you for your kind words. You have a vdery sweet spirit.
Happy Day!
Hi Miss Krystal,
Thank you so much for the lovely article. It's great to see all the insights that you have on on this. I have to agree its great being single and there is no shame on it. I have been single myself for 6 years after a 8 year relationship that I ended and I do understand that its hard to not at the fact that your friends are with someone or they are married off and having a family. But what I have come to realize that when the moment will hit me about that special someone it will and I know is patience is definitely a virtue here especially in my case LOL… but nevertheless I love being single because it gives me the freedom to do what I need to do in my life without the constant worry about other people. It gives me the chance to just enjoy being ME! I think that's a key element here for those of us that are very much single. Don't be ashamed of it, instead be proud of it and definitely embrace it to the fullest!
Just for fun….could you imagine the picket signs of women on strike????
The signs might read as follows :
I want action and a commitment !!!! When do I want it ???? NOW !!!!
NO more LONG, loving, enduring looks across the room !
No more huggy-wuggy !
No more smoochy-woochy !
No more touchy-feely !
I wonder how many men would cave in and commit ? I wonder how long it would take them ?
Just think…
first a commitment…..then, we would have total dominance over the remote control….then they would automatically, on their own, take out the garbage……
…just think…..women might end up ruling the world !!!!!!
I'm only being silly and kidding…..but it IS funny to think about it.
Great article you wrote, Miss Krystal….we need more articles on empowerment for women overall I think.
Well…its raining here,( great for my garden).. will get back to building animal shelter next week.
Blessed Be )O(
Gina Rose ext.9500
Yes Miss Krystal! I DO believe!
Hugs right back!
Cubes 😀
Hi Gina Rose!
Thank you so much for your pointers. I really appreciate your input. I'm still trying to figure out what I really want to do. I will start with my interests just like you said and go with the flow!
Cubes 😀
Thanks, Maryanne. Hopefully women will read this and we can get them to be open to a "New Attitude"-I am glad you met a wonderful man. However,I am terribly sorry that you lost your spouse, a while back.
Miss Krystal
It's always great to see you on here. I think you are a wonderful example of knowing how to enjoy your life.
Grandma is doing well. As long as she has her Burger king lol (seriously she loves that place)
Give the doggies a big hug for me,
Miss Krystal
Hi Gina Rose-
lol busting up, "Women in America on strike" lol
Miss Krystal
Dear Taurus68,
I think I understand, it's the "in-between" time that is the most difficult. For me, it took me awhile to see my value.
It's interesting that you say "know what you want, and know what you don't have"…I felt the same way.
Funny thing though, what I have is so much different than what I thought that I wanted…and, I really do love my life!
It's okay to be afraid, I think it's natural when we're embarking on something unknown…as long as we don't let it stop us.
Sending you blessings and courage,
Thank you for your input.It does help to hear from other people who have or are in the process of going through similar circumstances.
Miss Krystal,
Great article on a very important topic. Embracing what we have and being ready to embrace change definitely need to be listed in the secrets of life.
After being widowed at 29, I was terrified in my mid-30's that I was too old, I wasn't in a relationship, eeek! You're so right, enjoy your life, be open, and forget the number. I dated, had relationships, fell in love with my beach and could not believe that the universe had a lovely old beach house there for me in my price range when everything else was astronomical. Then one day, in my mid 50's, I showed up late to meet a "friend of a friend" for weekend brunch (why bother to be on time since I was "too old" and had "missed my chance" by then). The best was not only yet to come, but right there waiting for me. I thought "Wow" and have said that to myself every day since then. Oh, for all of the days in my 30's and 40's that I spent precious moments worrying about "getting too old" or having "missed my chance". The universe was just making sure I didn't stop walking on the path to "Wow".
Thanks again for your insightful thoughts.
Ext. 9146
I too and ended a 22 year marriage, and appreciate this article. I'm already enjoying being on my own. Getting used to being quiet by myself….enjoying the company of some friends. The person I was then, and the person I am now are different people. Its nice embracing who I am, and who I'm becoming. I look forward to the adventure. I'd like that one of my friends eventually be someone who spends some, or alot, of my future with me, but if not, I'm enjoying them now. I wish you well, and happy exploring. 🙂
Hi Miss Krystal,
Thank you. Life sure is a journey and one that I'm thankful for!
Nice of you to say that you missed me…I have not been on here much lately, guess I was tired of reading my own emails about "oldee" and figured everyone else was too! YIKES! 😮
But, I do check in and read to see how everyone is doing. I miss seeing Believer's emails as well.
Hope you and your Grandma are happy & healthy.
My boys (dogs) and I just got back from a
long walk on the beach. Beautiful day here on my island…the air smells so fresh and is so soft to breath. Loved it!
Blessings to you too!
(and a hug)
Hi Cubes….
Miss Krystal can give you some pointers on where to start…..but here are a few of mine….
What are your interests ???? start there! Go try the new things you've been curious about…..go see some new places you've always wanted to see…..go join some new organizations you relate to….
For me, my only complaint in life is that there just isn't enough hours in a day….Personally speaking,I'm too busy and having too much fun doing my own thing to even think about finding love….love can find me and chase me, and maybe even catch up to me…not the other way around!
I want to take some oil painting classes….I want to take some pottery classes…..If I live to be 100 years old, I'd never be able to do all of the things on my list of things I wish to experience, see and try.
It's a big wide world out there and women have more freedom than ever before to accomplish their goals and experience their dreams…don't wait…for when you are flowing WITH the universal currents of Life…and walking your own Karmic path….you will meet the most amazing people !
Blessed Be )O(
Gina Rose ext.9500
I enjoy your reply to this. I also got married at the age of 21 and it has been 22 years and I am in the process of letting go of the relationship. Iam at the point in my life where I know what I want and know that I do not have. It is like losing yourself in a relationship with a person who just takes it all for granted and think that any voice of concern is nonsense and stupid. With that said I do fear the single life nad appreciate what this article has to say as I make the next step of my journey.
Hi Miss Krsytal and Verbena….
fantastic article…..many good points made by all….
Here is something else to ponder ….LOL…. just for fun & amusement sake….
I wonder, hmmmmm……IF women, ALL single women….EVERY single woman witheld sex and intimacy, go on-strike so to speak……say ,for 6 months to a year…. how many men would get over their fear of commitment ?????
Gee…..doesn't that open up a wide array of topics for discussion (?)
I'm being silly now I know….but still,…doesn't one wonder how men would react ????
Blessed Be )O(
Gina Rose ext.9500
Hey Cubes-
Thanks for your honesty. Yes, you can get there. I hope you take on the "spirit" that is suggested. Only improvement will follow, if you really "believe" this.
I so appreciate you.
Miss Krystal
Thanks, Lonnie!
There is happiness to be found no matter what stage, in life, we are currently in. Glad you enjoyed this.
Miss Krystal
Thanks so much, Verbena. You make a fantastic point. Yes, a lot of major achievement has happened for people who are on a long study, or trying to further their professional path.
I knew a taurus woman who dedicated her life for 8 years living with monks. She was like a walking "Book of Wisdom" by the time she was done with that long study. Then, after her success, she started to be open to a partner. She was solo the entire time she was doing her study. Very successful person.
Thanks again.
Miss Krystal
Hi Miss Krystal,
I like really like this artical. I've been single for over three years, but I don't think I have been fully experiencing it. I'm in my mid thirties and sometimes I feel like I'm running out of time and I really don't know why. No one in my family says a thing about my single status, but yet I feel like I need to be in a relationship right now. I really want to enjoy this single time, but sometimes I don't know where to start.
Your artical I believe is a great start, I have to change that "chip" that you say. I know I'll get there!
Thanks for the info!
Cubes 😀
Hi ST-
Good to see you on here…Missed ya…
Hope you have been having fun and enjoying work.
You did not ramble at all. In fact, it's good for others to see all that you have written…Good karma..
Don't think, at almost 41 years of age, I don't look at the ladies older than myself, and think, "this could be me at their age." I am an empath 🙂
In order to be a great emapth, we must put ourselves in other people's shoes. Only thing is, I have been divorced. It's been many years, since I have been divorced. I can't see where marriage fits my life right now. I am happy living with my partner. God knows my heart. God knows I love people, animals and try to help as many as I can. So I don't feel guilty. I may change my mind, however. We shall see.
I totally support others who want marriage. I have helped many people on here get engaged. I believe that we should do what feels right for us.
You have given a lot of inspiration with your honesty. Your dogs and kitty are lucky to have you!!
God Bless,
Miss Krystal
Thanks, Gina Rose. This means a lot to me, coming from you. I think it is obvious that you enjoy your life. You are a perfect example, absolutely. You have a full life. And you for sure surround yourself with good people.
Another great example, is your passion for the animals. It's good to be involved in something that we have passion about. It feels good to "give back." All people— no matter what their status is, should do something that they are passionate about.
Not everyone wants a relationship. And that is fine and, we have a lot of people out there feeling the same way you do.
It's a great life! No matter what your "status" is.
Miss Krystal
Yes, Miss Abigail-
Thanks-ASK TO RECEIVE!!!
Brilliant point.
Miss Krystal
Miss Krystal,
You are one of my favorite blogger's. You seem to have a gift for teaching, for simplifying the emotional and quite often, irriational programming that is in our heads.
When I first became single, after having been married since the age of 21, and being a couple since the age of 18, I was so afraid.(am 51 now) In fact, I divorced after a 23 year marriage and married a second time to the first man thatI dated. That was a HUGE mistake, which I did rectify.
I have now been single for two years. At first I found myself afraid once again, and panic began to set in. I felt like a "loser" as if there was something wrong with me…especially, after marrying a second time.
But, now, I am so thankful for the journey. I mean, there are things that I have done, things that have been done to me, "stuff" that I sometimes wish did not happen. You know there are no "do-over's"…I sometimes find myself wondering if I had the chance to "do-over" certain things..would I? That's a question that I don't have a definitive answer for…
I'm not sure because I like who I have become. I like the woman that I am. I like what I have learned. I'm mostly content with myself and where I am in life…and, some of the "bad stuff" actually was a catalyst for forcing me to move beyond my comfort zone and see the gifts that God had given me. I feel empowered in so many ways.
Sorry, that I'm saying so much about myself. I guess it's a long way of saying that I agree with what you have said. And, to encourage others to take your advice:
"Accept the present conditions as they are, don't resist them. there is a reason the Universe and God want you to be single right now. Don't fight it — embrace it. Live and know that things will eventually change. Please know that you are not alone, but you still have your life, so live and let live! Embrace change and know that there are many wonderful people out there!"
I have experienced that very thing…and it's been a good thing!
Love to you, and thank you for sharing and encouraging us.
Hi Miss Krystal,
Great article….Yes! YES! Yes!….many good points in this article…YES!
Personally speaking…I LOVE being single…but I am an exception and tend to be a happy hermit anyway.
My own personal philosophy is as follows :
If the right one comes along, so be it,
….and contrary to what my Mother thinks,
LOL,I AM open to love, BUT he has to be the right person for me……NO settling for any man that comes along and whispers sweet nothings in THESE ears of mine.
However, if he never comes along, then I will go stay happily, joyfully,and busily single.
The key word is happy….I can stay single because, first and foremost, I'm happy with myself, my psychic work,my teaching in the psychic field,volunteer activities and my life and extended family.
I'm printing this article out and taping it to my 70+ year old Mothers' fridge so she will stop her matchmaking efforts!…( hopefully)
ha ha LOL!
Blessed Be )O(
Gina Rose ext.9500
Very nice article! As Miss Kryatal points out the key to this is to be ready to recieve when the time is right stay open and circulate. The love of your life will have a real hard time finding you if you put yourself into hiding. Live your life and ask to recieve and watch the blessings happen.
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|July 8, 1847
|ORLEANS, Louisiana
|Politics, Urban-Life/Boosterism, War
|"Rise And Fall of the Slave South," University of Virginia
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By the summer of 1847, the Mexican War had been going on for just over a year. Newspapers kept citizens up to date with daily progress by their American troops south of the border, including lists of the casualties as well as those enlisting. New Orleans residents opened up their Times Picayunes the morning of July 8 to read a familiar notice, entitled Departure of Troops. It announced that the steamship New Orleans, along with her captain, Captain Auld, had departed from the city the previous night, headed for Mexico. On board was a full ship's worth of passengers, both men and animals. The full inventory consisted of 151 horses, Captain Dobbius' company 4th Infantry, Captain Featherstone's company Louisiana Volunteers and 50 quartermaster's men.
These men were leaving behind the humid, crowded and filthy streets of New Orleans for another undesirable location: a war zone close to Mexico City, Mexico. They arrived back on land likely just in time to play a part in the last major battle of the Mexican War at Contreras. At this site, Mexico sustained over 700 casualties while the United States walked away with a mere 60. The Mexican War officially began on April 25, 1846, when Mexicans opened fire on Americans in southern Texas. Although the Mexicans appeared to start the war in the sense that they did fire the first shots, Americans can be considered the true instigator: Texas had declared itself to be an independent republic from Mexico in 1835, but it essentially remained Mexican territory until the United States annexed it ten years later.
This annexation may have been a conscious part on then-President Polk's part to actively cause a war with the intention of winning and gaining land. After all, Mexico had plenty of territory after which the United States lusted, and America did emerge from the war with both California and parts of the modern day Southwest. This war did not have the same urgency that past wars fought on American soil had had: never were the war strategizers worried that they would lose. The United States was cool and collected in comparison to the disorganized and flustered Mexican government, and the possibility of anything but a victory seemed remote at best. Regardless of the United States' confidence, they continued to battle bravely in Mexico. A year prior to Captain Auld's departure for Mexico, the Mexican President had claimed that his soldiers would not only regain control of Texas, but also work their way into the existing states - a few cities in Louisiana in particular. This direct threat to New Orleans likely prompted the strong turn-out. Although veterans were not eager to jump back into battle, the memory of those Mexican War victories probably gave the Confederates a sense of confidence when it came time to face their own countrymen a decade later.


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Matt, Esther and I enjoyed the civic holiday on Monday downtown exploring Kensington market. I do not have pictures because we were too busy enjoying our day! We wandered and window shopped in Kensington, had Mexican food for dinner, and spent the evening down at the water front. We sat on the boardwalk with our feet in the water and watched boats, and there was a really funny busker. It was a gorgeous day, and we wore sunscreen, so no regrets!
UPDATE: I found this picture on my phone. How could I forget the sun visor/welding mask Esther stubbornly refused to buy?
It sounds like a fun day. Wish I could have been there too 🙂
lol…she can be stubborn, it's true. Can't believe she could leave a visor like that there!
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An unknown coming into this past season, 2015 7th round pick Tate Olson checks in as the 9th best prospect in our consensus rankings for the Canucks just a short year late.
Slipping under the radar for the first part of the season, TSN's Craig Button had Tate Olson as the 4th best prospect in the organization in February. This raised some eyebrows amongst Canucks faithful but under further evaluation, it's clear what Button sees in the Prince George defenceman.
Now the question is, how was Olson still available with the 210th overall pick?
Let's start with the scouting reporting from Curtis Joe at Elite Prospects:
A solid yet competitive defenseman that elevates his level of play at the game's key moments. Plays safe and always makes the high-percentage play. Never takes himself out of the unfolding play and gets involved in all areas of the ice. Strong physically and asserts himself through winning board battles. Excellent transition game and makes seeing eye passes look easy. His composed demeanor lets him overlook some dumb penalties that would be very easy to take; that being said, he isn't afraid to stand up for himself or teammates. All-in-all, a determined, hard-working defenseman that makes all of the right decisions in helping his team win.
Here is a good video package that highlights some of his goals, assists and hits throughout last season:
The rangy defenceman measures in at 6'2″ and 185 lbs, using that size effectively in all three zones. Olson is a very calm, cool and collected two-way defenceman who makes an impact everywhere. He has a knack for finding the open lanes for his shot or passing to his team-mates. While retreating to defending, he uses his long powerful strides to keep his opponents in front of him, wide, and away from the net. Although he isn't a noted hitter, as we saw in the video above, he can and will take the body when the situation calls for it.
He also dropped the gloves on a few occasions.
Olson saw an increase in all his offensive stats from his draft year. After posting 5 goals, 19 assists, 69 PIMs and -13 during the 14-15 season – he put up 9 goals, 38 assists, +16 and 90 PIMs in his D+1 season. His 47 points were ranked 17th in the WHL amongst defenceman, one point ahead of 2016 first round pick Lucas Johansen. Looking at just the 2015 draft eligible peer group, Olson was ranked 7th in total points and 7th in primary points amongst those defencemen.
So it's clear, he was at the very least, in the conversation as one of the better defencemen in the WHL.
What is particularly impressive is that Prince George did not see a drastic increase in offensive production, going from 222 GF/PG in 2014-15 to 240 GF/PG in 2015-16. Olson just took on the added responsibility and ran with it – the next closest Cougar defenceman had 31 points or about 66% of Olson's production.
The Cougars ran into the Seattle Thunderbirds in the first round and were promptly eliminated. It was the Mathew Barzal show and Prince George was just a speed bump for the Thunderbirds.
When looking at the P/GP rate for Olson, he hovers around the 0.8 PPG mark for the majority of the season, but sees a slight drop off as the season wound down. Which isn't surprising given that the Cougars went 3-7-0 in their final 10 games, with two of those wins coming against the Vancouver Giants.
I hoped that Olson would get an ATO with the Comets and at the very least practice with Utica, but ultimately the Canucks management felt that Olson needed to get a head start on his training regimen. Which is a fair thought, as Olson needs to add some more strength and fill out his frame.
Using pGPS, 31.0% of comparable players to Olson went on to becoming NHL regulars, and looking at the Canucks prospect pool, that percentage is just below some of the other well-known names that will be coming up. (obviously well below the high-end guys). Some of his closest comparable players were Brent Sopel, Luca Sbisa and Richard Matvichuk.
That chance of success is extremely favourable when we are looking at where Olson was taken in the 2015 NHL entry draft.
Olson will return to the WHL this season and look to build on a very successful D+1 season. If the Cougars are not in the mix for being a contender in the WHL, Olson could be a very sought after trade target for teams eyeing the WHL title. Ideally, he will see some consistency in his production throughout the season, because as we can see his production dropped off in the final 15 games and playoffs last season.
I would expect him to sign an ELC with the Canucks at some point before June 1, 2017, the date in which the Canucks would lose his rights – there has been enough progress and development that Olson is worth it. He will then go to the AHL and try to adapt quickly and carve out a career as a pro. Olson just turned 19 in March, so there is plenty of time for development.
I will be curious to see how he will do in Penticton at the Young Stars tournament – there will be some serious talent to defend against and he should be paired with some decent partners as well. Hopefully, he can take advantage of the situation and earn himself another invite to main training camp.
So far, that 210th overall pick is looking pretty good.


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Benjamin M. Culli is an active composer, a church musician, and a senior keyboard publications editor at the Hal Leonard Corporation. He lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with his wife, Heather, and children, Rachel, Nathan, and Leah. He is the organist at Peace Lutheran Church in New Berlin, Wisconsin.
Benjamin studied music education at Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois, and after graduation worked as a high school and elementary school band director. In addition to his duties as a band director, Benjamin also directed the children's choir and the adult handbell choir.
Based on his experience with the various musical ensembles, he has composed music for organ, choir, chamber ensembles, and concert bands.


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Savannah Syndrome Definition & Symptoms:
When a man proclaims to be a "good man" and is seemingly captivated by the idea that not only is he a "good man", but that all women should see him as the Messiah of men, he may suffer from Savannah's Syndrome. The man in his mirror tells him that he is THE man. The ultimate good guy. Any woman who doesn't fall for his goodies is deemed not smart enough to see what is standing in front of her. His usual reaction to any type of rejection involves curse words, spiritual shaming, predictions of future regret, forever single and unapproachable. All while conveniently forgetting that he might be talking to a "good woman." His language will read as if somehow the woman is now beneath him and his immeasurable awesomeness. These men are also known to accuse black women of being angry, often in unwarranted situations. Clinical trials have shown that men with Savannah's Syndrome believe they are a savior for women (not to be confused with saving women). This condition is not rare as it's known to affect 3 out of 5 "good men. The only cure is to death to the ego.
Note***This gif is meant to imply death to EGO. Don't let a living ego tell you otherwise.
What is it about good guys who know they are good guys?
Do they smell their shit and think it's the stuff roses are made of? Do their farts resemble toll house cookies being baked on a cold winter morning just before Santa Clauses slides down the chimney of their home? Is there a governmental kickback, tax-writeoff or a lifetime supply to Jordans and Jordan's Chicken if they show the public how enchanted they are with their good guy status?
It seems there is a growing phenomenon of men, specifically "good men", who know they are good men or at least deem themselves full of great qualities, that think because of this EVERY woman should not only want to entertain them but is somehow doing themselves a great disservice if they are NOT interested. They will guilt trip you using spirituality and your future, talk shit to you but use terms like "we" to make it seem less solely directed and/or get mad at you and shoot a white castle sack of ten texts to your phone just to let you know it's fuck you because they know they are the good guy and oh one day you shall see. All this because you lack or lose interest.
Ummm….ok. But, my nigga you need to seek some help.
Seriously, get a therapist and get rid of that baggage boo. It's not becoming of you. Let's unpack this by starting with my most recent interaction with a male species….specifically the "good" kind.
We'll make this short and refer to him as "Chocolate (C.) Winona." He was handsome, not really the height I'm seeking but he was taller than me and I felt like I could wear heels around him. When I'm detailing a man for the first time, these are things I think about along with checking the lips, arms, Adam's Apple and honestly, a rough estimate of his dick size. Hey, if men can gawk at my ass and make a big deal about it loud and in public, then I certainly can have an internal thought of big or small.
But about C.Winona…
We met on Saturday. By Monday afternoon, I had been informed not only that he didn't "need me", but also that "The Devil Won."
***I wrote that just as he did via text w/every first letter capital. No worries. Keep reading and you shall see for yourself. Now, hold fast to the phrase "The Devil Won" because I will be using that more in the future just to be an asshole. So about Saturday. A day trip out with mom to a local bar led to her wingmom'ing me into meeting Chocolate Winona. I was standoffish at first even though he initially caught my attention by giving me a $20 bill to put in the wall Jukebox. I'm a sucker for music so I obliged and chose songs that ranged from Rick James' Mary Jane to The Carter's Ape Shit. If he was looking for me to play love music by Tank and Keith Sweat, he chose wrong. But as the time passed and wine flowed, so did the conversation. He was a truck driver from Mississippi not too far from where my known roots began. At some point, we exchanged numbers although Peaches the Wingmom had already given him my business card.
I hoped to hear from him. He had informed me that even though he lived in MS, he stopped through Indy almost weekly. He was a good candidate for friendship. I'm not looking to be 'boo'd up' with none of these dudes. I am currently in a celebratory stage with my singleness. I enjoy not semi-owing another human being an explanation of where I am, what I am thinking or why I'm not fucking tonight.
But (t)HugzMansion gets lonely too. Just because I don't want to be in a relationship doesn't mean I don't want to date and have a good time. Go out and have drinks. Eat food. Dance. Sweat. Laugh. You know, the things men and women do well together…or so I've heard. C. Winona seemed well for this because he doesn't live here but he's here often enough for us to engage in some of those things. Sex wouldn't be something that could rule the connection because obviously IF we were having it, it wouldn't be that much. And then there's always the why am I trying to date men here (who obviously don't dig me anyway) when I don't want to live here ANYMORE. I want to graduate and move. It's not Indy, it really is me. So there should be no more ties to no more tied-at-the-NAP niggas with kids, problems, and maternal nipples they still have their wallets attached to.
He seemed like a good start. He's never lived with a woman, owns an acre or two down south and just really had an I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T aura. It was refreshing.
One thing I love about hanging out with my mom is that the wine will be flowing. The bad part is that more than likely, it will be wine flowing past my cutoff, straight to my glass.
There's no point to me saying that other than shouting out another good time in the books. I didn't leave my mom at the bar and go sleep with the truck driver. This isn't a blog from the back of his truck cab that doubles as a help me message. We were at the bar for a long time and my mom ended up staying all night with me that night. She's a great wingmom. They talked for quite a bit and I'm sure she has his life history recorded in her secret Book of NiggaNotes. It was an eventful Saturday out with my mom at The Living Room Lounge. It was really more of a scene out of a black episode of Cheers, just with a wine-drunk poet instead of the mailman.
Staging the Scene:
Sunday we talked briefly and decided to grab breakfast before he headed out to Texas. I drove to the truck stop where he graciously filled my tank up (after I had just put $16 in it…I wanted a refund). We stood outside chatting while he waited for his laundry to end and he asked me why I was so standoffish at first. This led to me saying I have trust issues. I'm thinking I'm not looking for you to marry me so I can say that openly, adult-like and honestly. He obliged my trust issues with some of his own and spoke on past occurrences that left him, side-eyeing folks. Again, we're just going for food, not a marriage certificate, so I'm cool with this conversation as it was open and straightforward. I also had open and straightforward convos with the ex and so, alleged honesty or good convo isn't impressive. But again, I'm a heterosexual woman who's been single over a year and left dateless and dickless and saying "damn" three times randomly throughout the day.
I've been proud of myself lately. The guys I've come into contact with have all been met by me standing my ground. One guy asked for a hug after we walked and talked for an hour. I decided against it. Simple little thing it was but it felt good to say no. There have been several of these small gestures of me claiming my time properly that I'm hoping will bring a better litter of pedigree my way. It's a new me that I'm quickly used to and in love with. This time, I stood my grounds on who I am willing to let cook for me:
Him: "Where you want to go get something to eat?"
Me: "Its two really good spots downtown. Wild Eggs and Yolk."
Him: "Or we can go on the highway and get off on the next exit. There's a Denny's up there."
Me (mentally scoffing AF): "No thanks, I don't like Denny's."
Him: What do you want then?"
Me, without hesitation:"One of the two places I named."
The conversation and food at Yolk were good. We laughed, talked travel, kids, food, life. We hit it off even more, sober nonetheless, and planned to meet up when he stopped back through Indy. I even gave him a hug which reminded me of how great a good embrace can be.
Monday Mourning:
Now I'm about to post screenshots for two reasons: to avoid typing and trying to summarize these messages without leaving out anything pertinent and two, so we can get back to the original question of this blog and end it. But first, let me start this at where things truly ended. Sunday night, I went fell asleep around 10:00 pm reading my book for class and watching Law & Order: SVU. When I woke up to turn the lights out around 1 AM, I saw he had called shortly after 10:30. I returned the call via text Monday morning wishing him a good day and noting that I was asleep the night before. Well, no need for paraphrasing. Peep this curveball:
Do you want my response to this madness or should I just dive back into the Savannah Syndrome? Fuck it:
I immediately blocked him after I sent that last message because I mean it when I say I will cut your black ass off these days. No more sticking around and proving my instincts wrong. No more giving second chances. I'm all out. Sorry guise. I wasted them on trifelife niggas and now, either come right or miss me. Now, the term correct is not synonymous with perfect. But this shit right here…NAW! So as long as planes, trains, and automobiles cover the land and skies and ships cover the seas, I swear I will be God blessed and fine. My mom might be disappointed. I think she liked him. Mom, I think we need to make peace with me living this life to the fullest, solo. Or, as I am coming to wonder, maybe I have many true loves in faraway countries that are waiting for my arrival. I know this ain't it. Oh and before I could get that block to stick, one final message came back to me from Chocolate Winona that I didn't bother to screenshot (I only did shots to share w/my sister…but hey, why not the blog).
It said "Ok Ms. Smith. Take care. P.S. The Devil Won."
What exactly did the devil win? My soul? Cause that would be the only thing that matters and I'm certain that ceasing communications with someone other than God does not equate to the devil winning my soul….or virtually anything else! This makes me think about Too Black and Amiri Baraka. Too Black often performs Amiri Baraka's poem "Must Be The Devil" as a tribute, and that repetitive line of "must be the devil!!", popped in my head when I read that. So, it must be the devil winning, not you fucking up?
Seriously, please offer commentary to help me see the error of my ways. My comment sections are open for the public to leave real thoughts in. I welcome them. I gave you the whole screenshots because I want to get an outside take on how I handled this and if I jumped off the deep end. My conclusion was that based on this pre-convo about trust issues and me not answering my phone, that is how my morning text was greeted with "we gotta do better than this" and a reiteration of trust issues rather than something more friendly and fashionable (as in we just met each other) like "have a blessed day too." Is that fucking hard???? Should I have really been told that we gotta do better? Nigga. I just met you!!! I don't have to "do better." Either you like what is being presented or you keep it trucking, Buck. And one more thing….did he hit me with the angry black woman technique? He suggested I shot him down in my aggressive texts but I never could locate either: not the aggressive texts or the shooting him down.
But that's not the point of this blog.
This is really about The Savannah Syndrome. One thing that I noticed while we were headed to eat was Chocolate Winona's repeated interrogation of whether or not I am the type that appreciates a good man. It got to a point that I felt I needed to throw it out there that I too am a good woman and make no mistake of that. It started to feel like he picked up a straggler from the corner who needed to be coached on being in a relationship so long as she was appreciative. I ended up saying yeah I'm appreciative but I also REQUIRE the same. I'm a good fucking woman, flaws.and.all. In order to take a seat at your table, I would have to sell one of my own.
I'm not a bum. But – I'm also still healing and reeling from the whatevers of my life so I took it with a grain of perception. But when I received these texts, I knew I wasn't tripping. My ex used to do this shit. He would play this "good guy" role in attempts to guilt trip me (also known as manipulation) out of giving up on the relationship. He would say things like "you'll never get someone who loves you like I love and support you", "you know no one else will love you like me", and other similar phrases often reserved for women to say to men but I digress. It worked but not because I didn't think I would get a better love; but because I thought he was a good man and I wasn't being 'fair' to him. Reality has shown that if someone isn't loving you the way you want or need to be loved, regardless of their level of good, dropping them will allow you the opportunity for someone else to love you BETTER!!!! Even if that someone is yourself.
Now, I know I'm one to overthink but I also know old relationships are supposed to teach us what to avoid and what to look for in new experiences. When that flurry of messages came through and I kept seeing about the devil winning and showing up Saturday "after the good man came", I was instantly yuckfaced about it. The final message of "P.S. The Devil Won" really made me laugh. Because I couldn't help but think what if the devil had nothing to do with this my G. What if God was saving me from something that wouldn't ultimately be good FOR ME? What if for once in my life, I actually allowed that to happen without asking to be broken down first?
Just as there are still good guys left on Earth, there are good women. Most times, it is good women that raised them. I think it's worth noting that "good" is a subjective term, which means its definition is subject to one's own individual perceptions and experiences. What are you good at? Building? Cooking? Fucking? Manipulating? Staying out late? Just because you are "good", doesn't mean you are FOR everyone…or anyone. Being a good person or a good man or a good woman doesn't make you perfect and it doesn't automatically grant you access to whoever you want. Your version of your good self might be the worst choice for my version of my best self. This is how my last self-proclaimed "good man" left me looking:
It doesn't mean either of us is bad people. And two good people not being compatible don't mean the devil won shit!!!
It means yaw don't mesh. The. End. Manipulation is running rampant in relationships and I'm no longer willing to sink in the murky waters of an unknown nigga ocean of confusion. Even if you're a good guy. That "The Devil Won" shit rubbed me so ill man. Don't try to use God to fuck with me. My ex did that shit too and thought he was the moral authority in the house while living a devildick lie of a life. Remember how Savannah's mom from Waiting to Exhale told her that homeboy was "a good man"??? She said it with conviction in her face and voice. She wholeheartedly believed him to be such.
And good he may have been. He was also an adulterer. A liar. And a manipulator. All these things made him selfish as well. Quite similar to my ex, who again, suffered heavily from Savannah's Syndrome. I'm not questioning whether he was good or not; I'm just saying there came a point for Savannah where his good wasn't her cup of excellence.
When good dick is no longer the blinding force, you increase the odds of ending up with a confident good man who lacks Savannah Syndrome,
…and also has good dick attached to his beautiful, compatible soul.
So for now,
I'M GOOD, nigga, enjoy.
Today's soundtrack is a new release from Chance the Rapper:
PS: God Won Again!!!! #AlwaysDoes


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text: When I began interviewing Michael for the book about the Haiti case, I was enthralled. I got so carried away listening to his stories that I began to think I should write a book about him. I think what I'm struck by most today as I think about Michael is that as serious and important and difficult as his work was, he was almost always in high spirits and a good humor — and he just radiated warmth. I ended up living just around the corner from him from 2006-2008, and I could actually see his backyard out of my apartment window. I'd run into Michael in the street and after a quick hello he'd immediately tell me who he was suing. It's terrible, he'd say. And he'd be smiling. If ever there was a happy warrior, it was Michael Ratner. The world is a better place because of him, but a lesser place without him.


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Hell defended amid National Geographic's challenge
But evangelist David Stockwell apparently hasn't received the memo. He has preached on hell at every single one of his evangelistic meetings through 45 years of fulltime evangelism and told Baptist Press he sees people respond "with conviction and a great desire to get right with God."
Stockwell, president of the Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists, is among evangelicals who defend the traditional doctrine of hell and dispute the notion that individuals who have not received Jesus as their Lord and Savior simply cease to exist when they die -- a belief known as annihilationism and defended by some scholars quoted in the National Geographic article.
Other proponents of the traditional view -- like California pastor Ben Skaug and Boyce College professor Denny Burk -- dispute National Geographic's suggestions that annihilationism may soon become the dominant perspective and that belief in eternal conscious torment for the unrighteous has not always been the consensus view of Christians.
'Compelled to preach the truth'
The National Geographic article, published May 13, reports that 58 percent of Americans believe in hell, down from 71 percent two decades ago. The article quotes seven contemporary and historical Christian figures who have defended annihilationism and four who support the traditional teaching on hell.
In tandem with the article, the National Geographic Channel aired a documentary titled "Map of Hell," which explored the history of belief in the afterlife.
In the article, writer Mark Strauss claims "it is difficult to know" where "most evangelicals stand on the issue of hell." He references "a conundrum that continues to tug at the conscience of some Christians, who find it difficult to reconcile the existence of a just, loving God with a doctrine that dooms billions of people to eternal punishment."
For Stockwell, the greater "conundrum" is how a holy God can accept sinful humans as His children.
"Eternal judgment in pain, agony and flames of hell are what we all truly deserve," Stockwell said. "But God ... who is rich in love and mercy, because of His great love for us, so loved the world that He gave His only Begotten Son" to pay "the penalty for our sin." Only those who do not receive this gift must suffer judgment in hell.
The mandate to preach hell as a place of eternal conscious torment, Stockwell said, stems from Scripture passages like Jude 1:22-23 and the fact that "Jesus talked about hell twice as much as He talked about heaven." During Stockwell's ministry, messages that included discussion of hell have led people to Christ who went on to become International Mission Board missionaries and leaders at prominent churches among other paths.
"If we really believe God and what He has said in His Word," Stockwell said in written comments, "then we would be compelled to preach the truth of what God has said: that those who die without Christ in their hearts will spend eternity in hell, forever and ever! We would realize that our friends and neighbors, members of our own families, people all around us are dying in sin, without Christ, and on their way to hell."
Consensus on hell?
Skaug, who is writing a doctoral dissertation on the doctrine of hell at Gateway Seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention, noted that judgment of the wicked is commonly referenced in Scripture as an expression of God's justice.
The Old Testament Minor Prophets spoke of "the day in which God would bring judgment to the wicked." In the New Testament, every book "speaks to or references God's judgment of the wicked," said Skaug, executive pastor of Los Angeles-area Immanuel Baptist Church in Highland, Calif., and a former vice president at Gateway Seminary.
"Since all judgment has been given over from the Father to the Son, hell is the place where Jesus Christ will sentence the wicked (John 5)," Skaug said. "It will be a place where they will face eternal fire (Matthew 18:6-9). This place is the very same place that has been prepared beforehand for Satan and his fallen angels (Matthew 25:31-46), where the worm does not die and the fire is not extinguished."
Hell, he said, "is described as eternal destruction in 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10. In other words, it is the place where the omnipresent God is actively pouring out His perfect wrath on the wicked who have rejected Jesus Christ."
Skaug questioned National Geographic's claim that "in its earliest years, Christianity didn't have a consensus on the nature of hell."
The early church "did not have a unanimous understanding of the doctrine of hell," Skaug said, noting that the third-century theologian Origen believed postmortem punishment was only temporary. "However, to say the early church did not have a consensus on the doctrine of hell is another matter."
Theologians like Tertullian in the second and third centuries and John Chrysostom in the fourth century believed in eternal conscious torment, and Augustine popularized that view in the fourth and fifth centuries, Skaug said.
"From Augustine through the medieval period, the traditional doctrine of hell was considered standard orthodoxy," Skaug said, and it continued to prevail in the Reformation era. The Enlightenment of the 1700s saw some churches begin to depart from orthodoxy, yet "the conservative church maintain[ed] its hold on the traditional doctrine of hell."
A matter of authority
In the end, Skaug said, beliefs about hell are determined by an individual's view of Scripture.
"Our job is not to judge the Scriptures to determine if they fit inside of our Westernized perspectives, but rather allow the Word of God to mold and shape our thinking so that our thoughts are closer to God's thoughts," he said. "If the Bible declares that hell is a real place, then evangelicals should not be embarrassed to proclaim the traditional doctrine of hell as truth."
Burk, who contributed to the 2016 book "Four Views on Hell," made a similar observation, suggesting many theologians who reject the traditional doctrine of hell "tend to be drifting in other crucial areas of doctrine as well."
"I do not claim this is true in every individual case," Burk, professor of biblical studies at Boyce, wrote in a blog post, "but it is true in many cases. What we believe about Hell is fundamentally a reflection of what we believe about God, His character, and His justice. Revisions in the doctrine of Hell, therefore, are often accompanied by other revisions that undermine orthodox evangelical faith."
The National Geographic article, Burk wrote, uses a tactic common among annihilationists when it notes that Anglican author and pastor John Stott, who died in 2011, was an annihilationist.
While expressing profound respect for Stott, Burk argued "he had a patently unbiblical view of Hell" which, because of Stott's "otherwise impeccable credentials," has "provided cover for others who have drifted away from the traditional view."
Burk questioned a prediction attributed to theologian Preston Sprinkle by National Geographic that "even within conservative evangelical circles, the annihilation view of Hell will be the dominant view in 10 or 15 years."
Burk responded, "It may very well be that belief in annihilationism is on the rise. But still, is it the 'dominant' view? Dominant among whom? Bible-believing Christians? Bible-believing Christians around the world? I don't think so.
"In the entire 2,000-year history of the Christian church," he wrote, "the near consensus view has been the Eternal Conscious Torment view. The recent decline of that view in the West may simply be a sign of Christianity's decline in the West. I'm not convinced it's a sign the Christian church is undergoing some historic shift in its doctrine of Hell."
Among Southern Baptists, seminary professors and other entity leaders must affirm the Baptist Faith and Message, which states in Article X on "last things," "The unrighteous will be consigned to Hell, the place of everlasting punishment. The righteous in their resurrected and glorified bodies will receive their reward and will dwell forever in Heaven with the Lord."


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The rudder current draw information is sent back to the hand held transmitter and the pictured servo responds accordingly.
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Rudder Feedback Servo
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Ardino Ammeter
I'm on a little tangent from the original arduskipper project.
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Instrument Data Receiver and Display
This was a lot easier than I had imagined. I followed the Ladyada LCD tutorial and her xBee tutorial. I used the code she provided a long with the liquidcrystal library example sketch which you can find under Arduino 0022 File>Examples> LiquidCrystal>HelloWorld. To this point I can type on my computer in terminal and it will show up on the bright blue display. The connection is wireless between 2 xBees. The xBee connected to the computer used and FTDI cable and an adafruit xBee adapter. The computer just has terminal running using this tutorial. (If you want to connect to your xBee using a terminal on a Mac here's how.) The second xBee is pictured to the right.
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NewSoftSerial, Attachinterupt() and Pins 2,3
It's code time… I've been cutting and pasting code together trying to get everything to work at the same time. I'm using a em-406a GPS on the Adafruit GPS shield. I have 2 photogates that need to use the attachinterupt() function. The only digital pins that are setup on the Arduino UNO for attacheinterupt() are 2 and 3. The GPS shield uses digital 2 and 3 for GPS communication using NewSoftSerial. So I tried moving the GPS to other pins, 8 and 9 worked. Now pins 2 and 3 are free for my photogates.
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Photogate RPM Sensor Testing
I have to paddlewheel setup on the stern and plugged into the arduino UNO. I'm getting consistent analog readings of; 20-30 for OFF and 700-900 for ON. The digital cutoff point is around 400. If I take it outside ambient UV light will cause the OFF readings to jump up to 200-300 so I'll need to build a cowling to go over the whole apparatus to block out ambient light. I used the RPM photogate code available here to test the sensor's digital readings.
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Paddle Wheel on the Stern
I have the photo interrupter all wired up. With the paddlewheel in place and painted black it works really well. right now all I get is RPMs. But I'll calibrate it with the GPS soon.
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Soling 1M Sailboat – ShortCircuit
After 3 months of building I now have a sailboat. The mask is about 5ft high and the boat is 3ft long. It should be a great platform to test my electronics. It is radio controlled with 2 channels, for rudder and sail position. The sails can be pulled in or let out so that you can sail from close hauled to directly down wind just like a full sized sailboat.
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