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Guess who's back, back again! Awilda's back tell a friend…. Ok enough of that! Hi guys! I'm sooo happy and excited to be back!- can you tell? I cannot believe that it's been 4 MONTHS since we last chatted! A lot has happened over the passed few months and let me tell you it has been one heck of a ride! I would love to sit down and chat with you about the many crazy shenanigans that has happened here at Casa de HNC but it would probably take about another 4 months to say it all – and Oh honey I don't have the strength! So I'll just give you cliff notes version of what's been happening. Deal? Ok. First go ahead and grab yourself a cup of coffee (or hot chocolate 😉 ) i'll wait…. ready? Good, let's get started….
When we last spoke Tan and I were putting some hard work into updating our lovely home when the powers that be decided that it was time for us to jump ship and move in to our home in mid-renovation. Crazy right?! Although I won't go into the boring details as to why we had to move (long story) I will say that it was the BEST decision for our crew. Immediately there was a shift in the air -all positive- we were able to devote more time in working on our home and are a lot further ahead than we have dreamed possible. I'm not gonna lie and say everything is perfect, but I will say I find it to be a bit easier. While we are still in thick of it as far as renovations go we are so much closer than we were 4 months ago!
Aside from our Home Reno Projects, the kids are doing great! They each love the neighborhood, love their school -shocking, I know- they actually get up every morning energized and excited to start their day. Of course I still get the occasional "Can I stay home Mom?" request but it beats hearing how much they hated their old school on an almost daily basis. Let me tell you, I used to struggle with theses kids, now my oldest is up before me and my younger two are actually helping me pack their lunches! Awesome I tell you!
We had our very first Halloween parade at their middle school and the kids went trick or treating with their cousins and neighbors that night. I actually gave out candy for my first time ever and had a blast!
My youngest celebrated her 7th birthday at Chuck E. Cheese with her family and my second baby celebrated her 11th birthday. We took her out to eat at Ruby's Diner and her grandparents surprised her with a visit.
My oldest girl has made some new friends and they immediately all clicked! I'm so happy for all three of my girls, they were each worried they wouldn't fit in or have friends but they each have made a very happy transition and I see many more great adventures for each of them.
As for Tan and myself we each are also doing pretty well. Like I mentioned in the beginning of this post, we are still working hard with the home renovations and there are times when it feels like it will never end. So far the bedrooms are done with the exception of some room decor that I'd like to add. The living room and dining room are closer to being completed as well. We are putting down trim and will be painting the walls as well as redoing the floors to give it a but more oomph!
As soon as I can I'll try to post some pictures of our living room and dinning room. As for the rest of the house we still have a lot more to do. We haven't even tackled the kitchen -that's a monster left for another day. The family room, laundry room, front and back patios and three bathrooms all need some love as well, but Tan and I both agreed that we'll be taking a break from any major remodeling for at least 6 months. Don't worry thought I'll still be sharing some awesome DIY home decor, craft and cooking projects as well as any cool shop findings.
Thanks so much for reading my long post, you my friend are definitely a rock star! Until next time… stay awesome!


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About Me
- Mary Lynne
- West Virginia
- 2019-PLEASE NOTE: Since Google has stopped Open ID comments, I've been receiving Anonymous comments that don't SEEM like spam. If you DO comment on a post, please don't be disappointed if I don't post it. When I started my retirement travels - the first of which was my solo overseas trip to Italy in 2009 - I wanted a way to share it with family and friends as it happened. Hence, "My Travel Journal". However I realized I wouldn't always be on a trip and wondered what to do with the blog in between times. My daughter pointed out, wisely, that travels can also include trips to the kitchen to try a new recipe, trips to visit family, trips to my neighborhood Starbucks, or a fun day trip with a friend. You're welcome to join me on any of these journeys!
P.S. I've set up separate pages for each of my major trips (see tabs above).
I recently added an "Italian Word a Day" thingie which shows up at the bottom of every page. You see the word and can click to hear it pronounced. I've been enjoying it and I think my accent is improving as time goes by.
February 10, 2013
A brief history of my right foot
But having injured my right foot today, I was reminiscing as I always do when I injure my right foot, on my numerous previous injuries to that poor beleagured appendage and pondering why it's always that foot that suffers outrageous fortune. And I decided that I don't know why it's always that foot, but since it is, I should probably record for posterity all that has happened to it (that I can recall) so that if there is ever an international summit meeting on injuries to appendages and facts and figures are needed as to just how much abuse an individual appendage can take, this information will be available to aid and assist.
It started when I was quite young. My first memory of a serious blow to the foot was during one of my summers at my grandparents' farm. The farm was sold while I was in the sixth grade, so it was before that. I had, at my grandmother's request, gone to get one of her handbags out of a dresser in one of the bedrooms. Pulled out the drawer and apparently was unfamiliar with my own strength because the drawer came all the way out, and dropped down to the floor with the bottom edge catching my (unshod) big toe a good one. Ooh, mama! that hurt! Lost the toenail that time which by the time that happened, the pain was gone and I found it a very interesting experience.
The next one I remember was when I was a grown up woman and I have to wonder if I'm forgetting some in between since I seem to have that foot in the wrong place at the wrong time with some regularity. But, be that as it may, this was probably about 35 or so years ago. I worked part time as a church secretary and had been sent to the grocery store to get, strangely enough, a big 48 ounce can of orange juice. Mission accomplished, I was tripping gaily to my car in my sandals when either the bag ripped or I just dropped it and down it came. It might not have been quite so painful if it had hit my foot with the side of the can but it didn't - it again hit with the edge. Of course, then again, it might have been as painful - I never tested it to find out. I lost my toenail that time also...
Moving right along, it was probably about 5 or 6 years later that Bob and I had bought a real fixer-upper of a house and worked and worked on it. It had an enclosed back porch and the second story of it had been built by a dummy apparently because they put windows across the whole back wall of the porch, but didn't put any supporting studs between any of them and they were the old fashioned windows with lead weights. Duh! So the whole wall had bowed out, the floor had an alarming downward slant and we wanted to get an extra room out of it. We didn't want to spend a bunch of time and money on it so after we made the necessary repairs, we decided to install paneling. Bob was ready to cut and put up the next piece and I went to get it for him. I, of course, had no shoes on. I carried it horizontally since I had three doorways to go through. At some point on the trip, I dropped it and I'm sure you know where. This was probably the most horrendous of the injuries that foot has sustained. It fell, on edge of course, right at the base of my big toe and I (who have a fairly high pain threshold) hollered, screamed, cried, sobbed for quite a while. I assumed I'd lose my toenail that time too but for some reason I didn't. Think it would have been better if I had because that toenail has never been right since - it sort of shifted sideways or something.
Anyway, the next major injury has already been reported on this blog and that was the ankle twisting on my first trip to Italy. Another very painful injury although it didn't involve my big toe. Nor did it ruin my trip although I sure thought it was going to. It got very impressively swollen, with the whole foot and partway up my leg turning black and blue. I did it the very day I arrived from the states and I stayed almost 3 weeks and was still fairly colorful when I got back home.
So now, today. I had my nice Sunday at Starbucks and then puttered for a bit at home. Decided I was starving so fixed me some lunch. I was going to have a can of soda and decided since I've been having trouble with my fingertips turning numb when they touch cold things that I would wrap a paper towel around the can and so I did but then discovered I didn't have a rubber band to hold it in place in the kitchen. So, for some strange reason, I felt compelled to carry the paper towel wrapped can with me as I went to my bedroom to get a rubber band out of the desk. And, you guessed it, on the way, it slid out of the paper and landed on the top of my foot. And that pretty well answered the question about "would it hurt less if it hit with the side rather than the rim?" because it did land on its side and it certainly did hurt. Not on my big toe but on that top bone that the underneath is called your arch. So that was a first and it also is very, very painful in case you're wondering. Hurt really badly for about 10 minutes and now has just settled down to a dull ache and trouble walking.
I used to jokingly (sort of) say that I might just cut that big toe off someday and then it couldn't keep getting hurt. But if I'm now going to start hurting my whole foot (as the last two injuries seem to indicate), I don't know that I'd really be prepared to cut off the whole thing. Probably not. But also, typing all this out makes me realize that the injuries are coming faster ("Jaws" music plays in the background").
Even in my suffering, I think of my faithful readers and so will leave you with a picture. I made my egg strata tonight and got out my frozen broccoli florets (Birdseye, mind you) and am so put out with the quality of them that if I could figure out how to send them the picture, I would. But instead I'll post it here. It doesn't really show well in the photo but a lot of the pieces look like some varmint has been here before me and chewed all the "floret" part off!
And because you are now thinking "good grief, the pain must have made her crazy - who wants to see mangy broccoli non-florets?", here's a picture of sweet Sophia holding the horse she painted when she came for her visit last summer. For all I know, I may have already posted this before, but she's much cuter than the broccoli!
So I'm going to sit here and try not to walk around very much for the rest of the evening and wish that I had some ice cream in the house which I don't. sniff, sniff... And since I've been sitting a while, it's hurting more which makes me realize I should be elevating it. Poor, pitiful, me...
May your feet carry you through life in good health and happiness and may you never have more injuries to one foot than I've had so that I'll be able to go down in the record books! :)
'Night all...
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Poor, poor pitiful you indeed! I hope putting it all out there in a public forum means that you have had your last right-foot-event. And Sophia is darling.
- February 11, 2013
It certainly was perhaps your most wince-inducing post... That poor foot! You poor thing! I hope it is feeling less painful today...
- February 11, 2013
Poor Mama. I think the subtitle could be: A Case for Close-Toed Shoes! I think that time you dropped the paneling on your toe was the first time I'd ever seen you cry! And that broccoli is just adding insult to injury, isn't it? I hope your foot feels better (and stays that way).
- February 11, 2013
- Mary Lynne said...
Love the sub-title, January! And I think you're right - I remember you being so distressed at this raving, sobbing mother - your poor, tender heart didn't know what to do to make it better. :)
- February 11, 2013

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Can you believe this is our 10th challenge already? How fun! This week the ODBD Challenge Team is challenging you to "Recycle." Since April 22nd is Earth Day, the team thought we would challenge you to recycle. You can use a recycled item on your creation (sponging bubble wrap, foil embossing) or use it for a technique to create your creation. Be creative and have fun with it!
For my "recycled" card, I decided to recycle some string that was tied around some fabric I purchased, and I recycled a piece of the box. :) These two items were perfect for a masculine card! I used the new ODBD set called "Happy Father's Day" for my card. I just love this set! It's hard to find masculine stamps, and this set is amazing!
Papers: Memory Box licorice notecard, Aquarelle watercolor paper
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs Happy Father's Day
Stamp Ink: VersaFine onyx black, Adirondack espresso EP, VersaMark
Embellishments: string and cardboard from packaging, Derwent watercolor pencils, misc. eyelets, sewing machine
I hope you will join us in the "recycling" challenge! Be sure to see what the other challenge team members recycled. You can see their creations here:
America Kuhn
Chris Olsen
Christine Okken
Francie Gumprecht
Natalie Dever
Sabrina Jackson
To see all of the details and prizes for this week's challenge, see the ODBD blog post here. Also don't forget to upload your creations to Mister Linky in the same post by April 22nd at 8 p.m. EST! And remember to use Keyword ODBDSLC10 when posting to online galleries. Blessings to each of you!
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Our Daily Bread Designs {Challenge 10}
Can you believe this is our 10th challenge already? How fun! This week the ODBD Challenge Team is challenging you to "Recycle." Since April 22nd is Earth Day, the team thought we would challenge you to recycle. You can use a recycled item on your creation (sponging bubble wrap, foil embossing) or use it for a technique to create your creation. Be creative and have fun with it!
Posted by Patter Cross at 5:58 AM
Labels: Cards, Our Daily Bread Designs
13 comments:
- Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...
This is absolutely a stunning take on the recycling challenge Patter!! Love the corrugated cardboard and string!! What a great masculine card with an awesome design!!
Have a great weekend!
- April 17, 2010 at 7:13 AM
- Linda said...
Patter what wonderful idea, I grew up in the fifties and my grandmother didn't throw away anything. She found some use for it, usually crafty type projects. God bless your wonderful weekend.
- April 17, 2010 at 7:24 AM
- Francie G. said...
Love this wonderful Fathers day card! Wonderful use of the cardboard! Love all the fabulous details! Beautifully done, Patter!
- April 17, 2010 at 8:49 AM
- Lisa said...
Hi Patter!!!! I'm so glad I stumbled onto your blog!! Now I can keep up with your busy design schedule! (I don't know how you do it!!) This card is so lovely, I like the masculine feel to it, and the ruggedness of the cardboard and string, adds so much to the card!
Take care, and look forward to your updates!
Lisa Sturgill (aka LisaRN499 from SJ) :)
- April 17, 2010 at 9:21 AM
- America said...
This is sooo creative, manly and terrific!!! :) Awesome details! Great minds think alike 'cuz I used cardboard too! LOL! :)
- April 17, 2010 at 9:23 AM
- Silke Ledlow said...
Perfect masculine card!!! This is one of my favorite recycled items to use too...and you made it look awesome!!! Hugs ~S~
- April 17, 2010 at 10:34 AM
- Sabrina aka okimom2girlz said...
Patter, oh my gosh, how creative!!! I am always struggling with man cards, but your creation here...wow, I will look at all of those boxes I usually throw out a little different. I totally love the way you have added that string through those awesome eyelets!!! Way to go!!! Have a fabulous weekend!! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina
- April 17, 2010 at 11:39 AM
- Sandee said...
Patter you are so smart! Love the recycled string and cardboard on this great masculine card!
- April 17, 2010 at 11:52 AM
- Grace said...
Patter this is just the perfect guy card! LOVE the corrugated and the string was sheer genius! Love how you did it in and out of each eyelet! Fabulous take on the recycling challenge!!!
- April 17, 2010 at 12:46 PM
- ChristineCreations said...
You are right Patter, those two items make a perfect guy card! Very creative!
- April 17, 2010 at 1:37 PM
- Laura - Layers of Color said...
Masculine cards are harder to make and you've done a fabulous job here, Patter! I especially love the cardboard texture and color, perfect!
Hugs to you my friend!
- April 17, 2010 at 2:35 PM
- CraftCrave said...
Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [17 Apr 02:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria
- April 17, 2010 at 5:49 PM
- Natalie said...
Patter girl!! this is da bomb!!!!! love the cardboard with the Father's Day set...totally perfect take on the challenge!!
- April 20, 2010 at 10:07 PM


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For those who have been reading or had read my blog, you would probably know what had spurred me to set up this blog. Yesterday (based on Singapore's local time) was the roundup for the Aspiring Bakers' last theme event. As eagerly as I have been waiting for the roundup post to be published, I was almost disappointed when I did not see any of my posts in the Aspiring Bakers #40: Rainbow and Ombre Party Roundup post. Unfortunately, none of my baking posts have made it to the roundup because I'd been such a "sotong" (a dialect similar to being a muddlehead). It was until I re-read the guidelines on "How to join" that I realised I had all the while overlooked the last step, which required an email to be sent to the host of the theme event in the prescribed format for every post submission. This explains why none of my post made it to the roundup despite my eager participation. -_-!!!
Albeit all my baking posts did not made it to the roundup, I wouldn't say that my efforts have gone to a waste. After all, I have proved that I can do it! For my own consolation, I have created my very own version of the (unofficial) Aspiring Bakers #40: Rainbow and Ombre Party Roundup. ^_^
Just another lesson learnt! Haha~
Happy April Fools' Day!
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It going to be a very warm spring day today.
May 10, 1893 -
The Supreme Court ruled on this date, in the case of Nix v. Hedden that although tomatoes were botanically fruit, they should be legally considered vegetables.
So now you know.
May 10, 1899 -
Can't sing. Can't act. Balding. Can dance a little.
Frederick Austerlitz was born on this date in Omaha, Nebraska.
Today in History:
May 10, 238 -
Former soldier and then current Emperor Gaius Maximinus found out the downside of career advancement on this date when his army mutinied after a disastrous loss against a competing army, backed by the Senate and hacked off his and his son's heads and presented them to the Roman Senate in hopes of currying favor with the new administration.
May 10, 1871 -
France and Germany signed a peace treaty in which France had to give up a lot of land (Alsace-Lorraine) to Germany.
May 10, 1877 -
Rutherford B. Hayes had the first telephone installed in the White House on this date.
May 10, 1924 -
In perhaps the single worst mistake in the history of crime fighting, Attorney General Harlan Fiske Stone selects J. Edgar Hoover to head the Bureau of Investigation, later known as the FBI, on this date.
May 10, 1933 -
Joseph Goebbels presided over a public book burning in Berlin, which destroys more than 20,000 volumes on this date. The collection includes books by Einstein and Freud.
Some 40,000 people watched or took part. During the bibliocaust, Goebbels declares: "We have directed our dealings against the un-German spirit; consign everything un-German to the fire." Other books burned by "unGerman" writers such as: Marx, Brecht, Bloch, Hemingway, Heinrich Mann and Erich Maria Remarque, author of All Quiet on the Western Front.
May 10, 1940 -
Winston Churchill was sworn in as British Prime Minister on this date. Churchill formed a new government and served as the Conservative head of a coalition government with the opposition Labor Party.
May 10, 1941 -
Running out of fuel and unable to find a suitable spot to land his Messerschmitt, Deputy Fuhrer Rudolf Hess bailed out over Scotland on this date.
When Hess claims to have made the trip in order to negotiate a peace treaty with England, the Nazis declare that he was a psychotic who "lived in a state of hallucination." After the war, Hess was confined to Spandau prison until his apparent suicide in 1987.
May 10, 1969 -
The Battle of Dong Ap Bia began with an assault on Hill 937 on this date. It was one of the most significant battles of the Vietnam War as it spelled the end of major American ground combat operations.
It will ultimately become known as Hamburger Hill. The ground gained in the battle was soon abandoned to the North Vietnamese Army, which lost some 633 soldiers killed in the fight. The American lost at Hamburger Hill, though not the most in one single action of the war, set off a firestorm of protest in the US.
May 10, 1977 -
Joan Crawford succumbed to stomach cancer at the age of 73 on this date. In the early days of her career, Crawford had performed in several stag films, and later spent a considerable sum buying back the prints to destroy them.
Her final words were purportedly, "Damn it...Don't you dare ask God to help me," which were directed at her housekeeper, who had begun to pray out loud.
You can bet there are no wire coat hangers in Heaven.
May 10, 1994 -
Former building contractor, children party clown, and jail house artist John Wayne Gacy was executed by lethal injection. Police found 28 shallow graves in the crawlspace beneath Gacy's house in 1978.
After a dinner which included fried chicken, fried shrimp, and french fries, Gacy was strapped to a gurney. When asked if he has any last words, the serial killer obliges with: "Kiss my ass."
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The biggest contribution that Steenbergs can make to social and environmental welfare is through our business activities, and making sure we act in an ethical way day-in, day-out.
However, we are not perfect and cannot address every aspect of every bad in the world. So we have a commitment to pay 0.5% of our sales to charities. Most of this relates to payments to Fairtrade, but any gap is paid to charities that support social and environmental causes in the developing world.


text: World Diabetes Day: Steps for Living with Diabetes 14. November 2013 Mecala Fitzpatrick EZDOCTOR.com (0) Diabetes is a real issue in America but there is hope. Learning how to live and cope with diabetes makes all the difference. In honor of World Diabetes Day, EZDOCTOR wants to help out by offering some ways to learn and live life to the fullest with diabetes. Take these EZ steps to keep your diabetes under control:Stress LessStress can be a factor in raising your blood sugar. Taking the time every day to let yourself breathe and relax keeps high blood sugar away. Try going for an early evening walk, listening to peaceful music, meditating, or picking up a hobby.Ask for HelpThere are many support groups, health organizations, and ways to reach out when you are feeling down and need to talk with someone. Reaching out to a friend, or a group of others dealing with diabetes can lift your spirits and keep you on the right path.Eating RightChoosing the right meal plan with your health care organization or team is the first step in taking control of your diabetes.Some key tips to eating right:-Choose foods that are lower in calories, sugar, salt and have minimal to no saturated fat and trans fat-Don't forget your fiber: whole grain breads, crackers, rice, and pasta-Eat your greens and fruits. Be careful not to eat too many fruits because they do have sugar. Stick to 1-2 pieces a day-Choose water instead of soda or juiceStay ActiveSet an active goal for yourself each week. A good place to start is by quick 10 mintue walks around 3-4 times a day. Don't forget that you need to include muscle strengthening to your exercises. Yoga, free weights, resistance bands, and push-ups are great ways to keep you strong.Have a PlanKnowing what you need to do every day to take care of your diabetes is half the battle.-Know when you take your medicines, have a schedule and stick to it, even when you are feeling healthy. (Always ask your doctor for more information)-Keep track of your blood sugar and be familiar with your tools. You may want to check it more than once a day.-Stop smoking. Smoking is detrimental, not only for your health, but for keeping your diabetes in control as wellBy using these simples steps you will be on your way to a much more fulfilled and balanced life with diabetes. Always consult your doctor if you have any questions, pains, or need guidance. Book your appointment online today at http://www.EZDOCTOR.com!


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But have you ever seen him 'chilling' and jet skiing with a hot model before?
Someone just said Mr. President was smiling more than he was supposed to, will that make the first lady jealous?
The photograph was first published by Anna on her instagram page, @anna-stanelli, and has become the fastest spreading picture among users of social media in Ghana, apparently because of other "revealing" photos Anna has on her wall.
"Had the honor of meeting the President of Ghana! Yess he's jetskiing lol, Ghana, Africa, Powerful Man, Honoured, I'm smiling too hard," Anna stated when she posted the photograph.
Anna, believed to be a model of Romanian bloodline, took the photo with Ghana's President when she visited Ghana sometime in February.
The photo is said to have been taken on the Volta Lake.
#Presidents abr3
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text: Join us at 3607 Six Mile Post Rd, Callaway, Va 24067 at 10:00 am for a wonderful little country estate auction. The home and land will be sold at NOON! Some of the jewels in this auction is a 1959 AMI J200 jukebox, Massey Ferguson 180(diesel), a MF 35(gas) tractors, a couple old 1966 Scouts for parts, and a few pieces of farm equipment. Call me for details and open house Sept 18 from 1pm to 3pm!


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A day with Grant Creek Outfitters
As the morning fog quietly lifts off the glass surface, a family of loons sings
in the distance. The coffee is steaming from your cup as your bobber ripples
once…twice…then rockets to the bottom. You feel the same rush of
excitement you had when you were a kid and your bobber rippled
That's where you'll find us. We at Grant Creek Outfitters have caught
thousands of fish and our last fish gave us the same rush as our first fish.
We want you to be there too.
Whether it's coffee and loons in the peaceful morning mist or the lazy
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bite spent laughing because you SWORE you had enough bait for all of
those crappies, that's where you'll find us…along with that familiar rush you
had the last time your bobber rippled once…twice…
And, don't worry. We've got plenty of bait.
Come find the thrill. Come find us.
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Jeff Prabesh's organizer cake brought his 18 fans to his 35th delivery at Fiji's Mamunuka Islands in the reality series Fiji. The theme of this season, "Heroes V Herler's V. Hogs," shows the contestants divided among three tribes, how they are perceived by others – those who are declared by their achievements, who are grateful for their work, and who certainly achieve the respect of others – as they cheat Castro is a professional football player, surpassed and survived each other, practicing a nurse Bong include a diversity advocate. In the end, one of the castaway won the living answer title.
First episode date: May 31, 2000
Network: CBS
Genre:Reality-TV, Adventure, Game-Show
Director: James McTeigue
Writer: Philip Shelby
Presented by: Jeff Probst
Stars: Paddy Wallace, Parker Sawyers, Bashar Rahal
A competition/reality show where a group of contestants are stranded in a remote location with little more than the clothes on their back. The contestants start off divided into two teams that compete against each other, with the losing team forced to vote a member off; when the numbers are reduced to 10 contestants, the teams merge and it's everyone for himself/herself. The lone survivor of this process takes home a million dollars.


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I was finally able to start working on the sketches for the next project with the wonderful guys at B4U Publishing. Last few days, you could have found me buried in papers and the copyright law, which was not as fun as doodling and sketching, really. So I am really happy now to be working again. Will post more soon!
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Obituary of Joseph Sirianni
Greece: June 18, 2018. Joe is predeceased by his father, Anthony Sirianni; sisters, Mary Hiemenz & Cathy Mills. He is survived by his wife, Ginny M. (Rizzo) Sirianni; children, Joe (Ann West) Sirianni & Nick Sirianni; mother, Nancy Sirianni; siblings, Rev. Louis Sirianni & Nancy Sirianni; brothers-in-law, John Hiemenz & Steven Mills; mother-in-law, Frances Rizzo; sister-in-law, Carol Novick; several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Joe's visitation will be Friday, June 22nd, 2-4 & 6-8 at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.). His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 23rd, 9 AM at Holy Cross Church, 4492 Lake Ave., followed by his interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to St. Mark's Church, 54 Kuhn Rd., Rochester, NY 14612 or to Holy Cross Church, 4492 Lake Ave. Rochester, NY 14612 in Joe's memory.
Joseph Sirianni was born in Rochester, NY on June 17, 1956. He was one of five children to Anthony & Nancy Sirianni.
Joe has always been an active parishioner of Holy Cross Church. During his grade school years, he was an altar server and in his teen years he volunteered cleaning the church.
Joe was always very active, he was a crossing guard, involved in Scouts and was a member of the AQ Marching Band.
Catholic education was very important to Joe and his family. He was a graduate of, Holy Cross Grade School, Aquinas High School and St. John Fisher College.
Joe was hard working, it was this trait that led him to the love of his life Ginny Rizzo. The two had first met while working at Abbott's on Lake Avenue.
Joe & Ginny were married, November 19, 1977 at Most Precious Blood Church. Their family grew to include sons, Joe & Nick.
Dedication and loyalty were personality traits that served Joe very well. These are most evident working for Golden State Food for over 29 years. Eventually he became a Customer Service Manager. He proudly traveled to the new McDonald's making sure that each franchise had the tools to be successful. During his own training Joe was given an Excellence Award from McDonald's Corporation.
Nothing made Joe happier than spending time with family. He loved attending his son's events and the events of other kids in his family.
Joe always volunteered and gave back of himself to others. He could be counted on to take care of family members. He donated his time to the AQ Mission Bouts & Ronald McDonald House.
Joe gave of himself to Holy Cross Church. He served there in his adult years in different ways. He was active with, parish council, as a lector, eucharistic minister and liturgical coordinator.
He was a fan of the Rams & Dodgers. He liked watching Hawaii 5-0 and Star Trek. Joe enjoyed listening to spiritual music. His most famous quote when asked a question was "look it up."
There are so many ways to describe who Joe was as a person. Family have described his as: fun loving, kind, gracious, loyal, generous, devoted, positive, hardworking, ambitious, always put others ahead of himself, reliable and faithful.
To know him was to love him. He will truly be missed!


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By Zerline Hughes
2015 was a whirlwind for this mother.
Drop off, pick up, commuting, overnight bag packing, keeping up with our summer activities spreadsheet (yes, I said spreadsheet), and oh yeah, completing school assignments and moving on to 5th and 7th grades … What's a mom to do?
I'll tell you … start it all over again for 2016! And it's my pleasure to do it again. Anything to keep them on the path that keeps them busy, motivated and out of the category of "at-risk youth."
Don't get me wrong, there were many visits to the chiropractor to get my cramped driving neck together. There were many a TravelZoo and GroupOn coupons cashed in to take in a massage almost every month to unstress the knots in my body. There were tears of defeat and frustration. There were also some bank account shortages.
But what stands out about 2015, was the fact that my resolution of setting aside more time for both me and my children was achieved. Last year marked my first full year of working on my own as a communications consultant. Doing this allowed me to manage my own schedule, thus spend more time with these two. It made all the difference.
So, to recognize a great year and to motivate us to do it again in 2016, I asked the Js what their top 10 activities of 2015 were. I want to take notes to get an idea of what they loved, what we'll have to do again, and what keeps them motivated, out of trouble, and on a continued path of discovery and success.
Top picks from the girl, who turns 11 this month:
- Girl Scout Camp – My girl is a die-hard cookie-selling, outdoors woman who loves packing her bags for a week in the summer for smores, horseback riding and sing alongs.
- Lake Michigan – Our summer 2015 trip marked maybe the 7th time we've driven all the way to Michigan to stay at our dear friend Beth's beach house in West Olive. There's scant cell phone coverage, no cable and Monopoly. And the kids love it. Wow … who would have thought simplicity would rank in their top 10!?
- School science experiments – Last year FINALLY marked my girl's appreciation (I think) for education. During her final year in elementary, she's been exposed to project-based learning and science experiments complete with goggles, beakers and hypostheses! What a breakthrough!
- Learning coding and robotics – Around Thanksgiving, national organization Black Girls Code hosted a coding and robotics event at my alma mater, Howard University, to expose African-American girls to STEAM. She absolutely loved it!
- Architecture camp – this summer the Washington Architectural Foundation hosted Design Like a Girl, a $25 week-long camp in downtown DC — another to attract girls to the world of STEAM. These half-day courses (temporarily) made reading and mathematics fun for my kid who is not a fan of either.
- Christmas (no surprise, right?) – Though her brother was in the hospital Christmas week, the girl was able to go holiday shopping for everyone in the household – a first. Using money from her bank account that she's never accessed before, she loved shopping till she dropped with family friends Beth and Angelyn. This time around, she was able to see and appreciate the excitement of others as we opened presents. This particularly brought me joy as I know one day, she may prefer to spend the holidays with another family, decide to go to Cancun or choose to have her own family and spend the holidays with them.
- Winter break sleeping in – Winter break of 2015 was our first in several years that didn't include road trips, TSA patdowns, overnights, family visits, etc. It was perfect and much needed – for all of us.
For the boy who turns 13 (woah) next month:
- Costa Rica – His spring break was spent abroad (that lucky kid), and without his mother! A week-long school trip to Costa Rica's inland areas and coast made his top 10 list as he visited banana and coffee plantations, schools and put his Spanish to good use.
- Swimming with the fishes – Thanks to his Big Brother Program brother Michael, Jobe had the most amazing opportunity to swim with whale sharks, giant string rays, and a host of beautiful fish at the beautiful Georgia Aquarium . When he put on his flippers, his heart beat out of his chest, he said. But after having done it, he said he'd do it again!
- Earning his Black belt – At the end of 2015 the boy became a man after he survived a 15-hour karate test which resulted in receiving a black belt in Okinawan Katate-do after seven years of hard work!
- Food tour in Chicago – during our annual summer Michigan trip we always take a 2-3 hour train ride to Chicago to tour its wonderful museums, appreciate its public art and get a Giordano's pizza. This time around, we stayed overnight to take in more, which included a walking food tour complete with big samples of gourmet popcorn, trendy donuts, infused chocolates, and best of all, stuffed, Chicago style pizza.
To round off the list with some honorable mentions from me:
The boy scrapbooking with my mother during Black History Month at the Anacostia Arts Center; the boy receiving end of the school year awards, one of which included the Saint Award; continuing our annual Halloween Party tradition and participating in a Trunk or Treat event in Anacostia; me being able to take them to my classroom to see me teach at Morgan State University; the kids almost sticking to household chores for a full year (we'll get back on that in 2016; going to the gym with the kids; and truly seeing for the first time my children grow and get taller right before my eyes, turning into beautiful, thoughtful, enlightened citizens.
A busy, happy, goal-oriented kid is a kid that is destined for greatness … not the confines of our criminal justice system.
Happy New Year!


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There is simply nothing better than discovering new brunching spots in the food metropolis of Dubai. This time the love of food led us to the Art of Brunch hosted at the Fountain Restaurant situated on the ground floor of the Movenpick Hotel in Bur Dubai. Valet was a breeze, leaving us to head inside to enjoy the decadent feast that awaited.
We were greeted warmly by the concierge and walked into the spacious marble courtyard of the hotel with carpeted elegant stairwells leading to a landing platform where a grand piano stood waiting to be played. An elegant lady played melodious enchanting music a few minutes later and throughout the entire brunch.
The opulent décor creates a very classy and elegant atmosphere that is truly impressive.
At the end of the stairs stood a delightful decadent spread of dessert that was not only pleasing to the eye but displayed a variety of cakes, pastries, mousses and fruit. They say Life's too short, eat dessert first, I was so tempted to do just that but restrained myself a little longer.
There's a kiddies area where you can leave the little ones while you enjoy your brunch. The kiddies area is very spacious , filled with a jumping castle and soft play areas with TV screens, little table and chairs for coloring .
The kiddies too have a spread of their own which includes burgers, chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese and some cupcakes. The kids are well taken care of by a nanny who keeps a watchful eye on them.We were shown to our table and the various food stations. As with most buffets, one is always spoilt for choice.
There were a variety of counters including a bread counter with cold meats and cheese spreads, salad bars which showcased a wide variety of continental and Mediterranean salads which were beautifully laid out in all their splendor.
They also had a carving area with succulent tender delicious roast beef. The counter displaying delicious mains of succulent lamb, beef, fish and chicken dishes.
The lamb in bean sauce and seafood green curry stood out for me was tantalizing flavorful and beyond scrumptious.
There is a pork area which displayed some pork belly, sausages, cured cold cuts, pork roasts with various condiments and accompanying sauces. The pork belly was my favorite, it was very tender and juicy full of flavor. The duck was also very tasty.There was also an Indian cuisine counter with delicious variety of curries, Panneer, roti's and rice.
Wait there's more, there was a sushi station, They have a live cooking seafood station
which also had a spread of sushi, the station was so colorful and very inviting. I stacked my plate with a variety of maki and I found it quite unique that the some of the maki had pieces of mango inside which was delicious. The sushi was fresh and delicious.
In addition to the dessert feast, there was an ice cream and crepe counter where you can get a custom made crepe made with various accompaniments and toppings.
I also loved the tiramisu, although a little watery was delicious and rich. The chocolate brownie was amazing. The sticky mango also good but not as creamy as I would have hoped.
The orange juice and strawberry Margarita were delicious.
There were ice lollies in gin and tonic flavour as well as cheese cake, being brought around by the friendly waiter Kundan, this was a lovely idea.
My taste buds were beautifully surprised during my entire brunch experience. The food was excellent, the quality superb. The service was very attentive, friendly, efficient and non-intrusive. They have done an excellent job in making one's experience not only a decadent one but a memorable one too. Would I recommend this place for brunch? A big resounding yes. It's perfect and provides excellent value or money. It's priced at 195AED for soft drinks and 295AED with house beverages.


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The interns at the LaFontaine Automotive Group don't just fetch coffee and make copies. They engage in exciting experiences, learn about their perspective educational fields and develop their professional selves. LaFontaine interns are a part of the most nationally recognized automotive teams in Michigan. They experienced a real-world, fast-paced automotive environment while working with hundreds of customers and fellow employees. We would like you to get to know some of the interns and their experiences that took part in the LaFontaine summer internship program this year.
This summer's internship program features 18 bright thinkers from some of the top universities in the state of Michigan. The past 12 weeks have consisted of exposure to the ins and outs of the automotive business in many different areas; New and Pre-Owned Car Sales, Finance and Insurance, Service/Parts/Collision Center, Office/Business Development Center, Service Adviser, and Digital Marketing.
Junior Interns
Hunter Luchenbill, Northwood University
"This internship has provided me with different skill that will benefit me in my future automotive career. I've learned how to properly sell a car, how to spin a deal, how to properly perform an MPI, how to used Reynolds and Reynolds, and also how the dealership works as one. This experience has allowed me to bring what I have learned in the classroom and put it to test at LaFontaine. I really enjoyed the sales and F & I departments, due to the hands-on operations. Overall, I have had a great experience at LaFontaine CDJR Fenton. I learned a lot of great people, and even sold a car or two along the way. I would highly recommend this internship to anyone who is interested in the automotive industry."
Declan Cullen, Northwood University
"During my internship, I have learned a lot of new skills. I've learned how to do phone-up's and have become comfortable talking on the phone to customers, I have learned how to successfully perform all the steps for the 10 steps to a sale. I have also learned how to write up a deal, as well as, how they finance them. I have learned that it's important to become very detailed and organized with customer and that being straight forward with them is a lot more beneficial than just trying to get a sale. Before my internship I was unsure in the direction I wanted to pursue, but LaFontaine has helped realize my liking for sales."
Brian Redmond, Northwood University
"LaFontaine has provided me with many opportunities to improve my communication and sales skills. This internship allowed me to show my abilities with my background on cars. I was able to test the products to show the strong points of the vehicle. I achieved two appointments for potential sales, which ended in a sale. It was truly amazing to be part of that process. I would 100% recommend this internship to anyone. LaFontaine is a top-notch company to work for, they truly live by their mission statement. Being a car addict, it was the perfect fit!"
Andrew Noles, Northwood University
"During my internship at LaFontaine I learned how to sell cars, the ins and outs of F & I, how to write up R/O in the service lane and so much more. I really succeed in the F & I department, but enjoyed the overall experience of every department. Working here has truly been an eye-opening experience for my future endeavors. It has shown me that pursuing a career in automotive industry will provided me an opportunity to grow not only my knowledge but also as a person. From day one at the training center to now my last week into my internship has given me so many opportunities, that wouldn't be given anywhere else. I would highly recommend this internship!"
Nicholas Krett, Northwood University
"Being an Automotive Marketing & Management major from Northwood, this internship has allowed me to bring my knowledge from the class room to the real world. You hear all of the words and definitions while in school, but to see them come to life is something incredible. I have been taught and mentored by many good people throughout my time here at LaFontaine. I came here with absolutely no dealership experience whatsoever. I had not the slightest clue as to what I was doing. I greatly appreciate the people who helped me build up my knowledge and skill set while working here. Good employees will take this company to new heights and I am blown away by how many great people I have met while working here. I would recommend this internship to anyone who is willing to learn something new and different."
Handsome Glover, Central Michigan University
"At LaFontaine I have learned countless amount of skills in all departments. My customer interaction skills have improved tremendously from the opportunities that have been given throughout my duration here at LaFontaine. With my future in mind, being able to connect with customers was very enjoyable. I would highly recommend this internship to any student looking for experience in any type of business."
Isabel Leach, Northwood University
"LaFontaine has provided me with a great experience within the F & I department. In this department, I was able to submit a deal, finance a deal, and sign a customer. I was able to learn these tasks and have them be put to test on my own. This was very ideal because what I have learned has helped me determine exactly what I would like to do in my future career in the automotive industry. I gained experience with leadership, teamwork, and Reynold computer software skills. I would highly recommend this internship, especially if you plan to pursue this industry."
Noah Jankowski, Northwood University
"Working for LaFontaine in many various departments have helped me learn a lot about the industry and the business. It has advanced my professional skill set; which includes my speaking skills, etiquette, knowledge of the automotive world, and making professional and personal connections that will last a lifetime. This internship was very valuable to me I learned something new every day. I enjoyed learning new things every day. I would highly recommend this internship."
Will Stokes, Northwood University
"As an Automotive Marketing and Management student, this internship used nearly everything discussed in class and let me apply it in a professional setting. The experiences I gained from this internship rotation are invaluable. Getting able to sit down with some of the management leaders in the dealership allowed me to learn from the very best LaFontaine had to offer. Not only did the management team accept us interns into their schedules, but they also made it personal goals of their own to teach us everything they could in the short time we had. By getting hands on experience this summer, I have learned how enjoyable the automotive industry truly can be."
Shaylee Lisiewski, Northwood University
"This internship was very valuable to my academic studies even though I may choose a different direction in the future. I made great connections and was provided with excellent work experience. I learned about my strong skills and things in need to improve on. One of the strongest points in my internship was within the BDC. fell in LOVE with the atmosphere, the people, and the job that this office requires. I have found that I am very driven to make appointments and LEARN about customers experiences. LaFontaine is a fantastic business, run by amazing people, and the people who work here are genuine people who strive to help customers as best they can. I thought that running a dealership was just about selling cars but, it is much more than that. It should be exactly what the Lafontaine mission says it is: building lifelong relationships, connecting families, strengthening communities, and personalizing the automotive experience and, that is exactly what LaFontaine does."
Nick Wasik, University of Michigan
"Before this internship I had a bit of knowledge in reference to the car business and I thought I knew how everything worked. Little did I know there was a lot more to running a dealership than I thought. Of course, I learned all of the nuts and bolts of how a dealership operates but, the most important skill that I picked up during my time at LaFontaine was customer service. I think this was a very valuable experience in relation to my academic studies because it has pushed me to learn new things very quickly and be able to apply them really quickly."
Tyler Bowen, Northwood University
"I learned how to improve my people skills. That has been a major tool considering this business is built on relationships. I also learned everything you could possibly need to know about day to day operations of all departments of a dealership, so I gained an extremely large amount of hands on experience in the dealership. I absolutely gained a lot of knowledge/experience in relation to my major. I want to go into finance and I definitely gained a lot of knowledge about the every day tasks that go into that. A couple years ago I never thought in a million years I would be interested in the car business. But after my experience at LaFontaine, they have definitely forced me to reconsider. It is a fantastic place to work and you're not going to find much better out there."
Senior Interns
Ryan Beattie, Northwood University
"My internship consisted of finance, sales, service, and BDC. I enjoyed every aspect of the internship especially in service. I learned throughout this internship to be quick on your feet, that includes every task the job asks. I also learned how to speak, negotiate, and go through the ten sales steps with the customer. I am very happy and appreciate the opportunity to learn skills that I can used in the world of business today. I would highly recommend this internship especially for students going into the automotive industry."
Emily Williams, Northwood University
"I have learned so much in this internship; I have had the unique opportunity to combine both my Fashion Marketing Major and my Hospitality and Event Coordinating minor in one fast paced, exciting job. I have planned events, honed my personal selling skills, mastered social media marketing and online promotions, and become immersed in management and the responsibility of a storefront, working in Lady La's Boutique. This internship is a priceless experience. I have been so blessed to have had as amazing mentors as I do, who care about me and want to see me grow and succeed. This internship has made classroom topics and hypothetical situations a reality, which, in my opinion, is the best way of learning– seeing how something works for yourself and being able to participate in it as an individual. I would most definitely recommend this internship to others. It has shown me just how expansive and versatile my degree is, and how much the knowledge I'm learning in school is applicable to the real world."
Paige Bryden, Northwood University
"This internship was a very valuable experience to my academic studies due to my major in Automotive Marketing and Management. It has taught me everything and more than I could imagine for my future career in the Automotive Digital Marketing industry. It has actually made my plans for the future stronger. This is exactly what I want to do, and I decided I'm super happy doing it. I'm very thankful for the opportunity the LaFontaine's gave me. The internship was extremely organized and has a very amazing curriculum. I'm very happy that I was a part of the program. Yes, I would recommend the internships to other students."
Samantha Medici, Northwood University
"My internship duration here at LaFontaine has been very educational. In the beginning of the internship, I learned a lot about the automotive business that I didn't know before. I was also introduced to the marketing and advertising segment of LaFontaine. I learned the importance of vehicle merchandising, maintained multiple social media accounts, observed the creation of advertisement content, attended meetings, and maintained the blog. Overall, I realized the importance of social media to reach the customer base. This internship has made a positive impact on my future plans. I really enjoyed being a part of a successful marketing team and learning new things every day. I have realized that I truly believe I belong in a marketing department like LaFontaine Media. I enjoy the analytics of what we do and the creation of content that promotes the LaFontaine Family Deal brand. I would highly recommend this to any student looking for automotive business-related internship."


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In the shadow of the announcement of the unexpected choice of names for the new-born Swedish heiress yesterday, the doctors treating Prince Friso of Orange-Nassau, the second son of the Queen of the Netherlands, were finally able to say something more certain about his condition following his skiing accident in Lech, Austria a week ago. Unfortunately it seems the outlook is very bleak.
According to the doctors, the Prince had been buried in the avalanche for some 25 minutes before being taken by rescue helicopter to the Innsbruck University Hospital, where he received reanimation treatment before being taken to the intensive care trauma unit.
As a result of having been deprived of oxygen for a long time, the Prince suffered a 50 minutes long cardiac arrest and had to be constantly reanimated. "Fifty minutes is a very long time", the doctors say. "One could say, too long. We hoped that the patient's mild hypothermic state had sufficiently protected the brain against excessive damage. Unfortunately, our hope was in vain".
The first MRI-scan, which was undertaken on Thursday when this was finally deemed safe enough, and neurological tests later in the day revealed that Prince Friso has suffered extensive brain damage.
"At present it is not certain whether he will ever regain consciousness. In any event, rehabilitation will take months, if not years. Prince Friso's family will now look for an appropriate rehabilitation facility", the statement ends.
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Dutch prince suffers extensive brain damage
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Cottage cheese happens to be one of my all time favorite snacks and I recently whipped up the best breakfast using cottage cheese, fruit and granola. We have partnered with Hood® for the past 3 years and it's always fun sharing how we incorporate their dairy products in our recipes. Last month we shared our 5 minute cucumber sandwiches and today I am sharing our 5 minute best breakfast cottage cheese idea.
It's so simple and really cute. Yep, breakfast ideas that are cute seem to be home runs in our house. My son always loves eating blog projects. He isn't a fan of cottage cheese alone but when I pair it with fruit, granola or bake with is as I did when I made our quiche muffins, he seems to like it. I think the presentation makes him forget that Cottage Cheese is good for you! -ha.
Hood Cottage Cheese with Pineapple Added is the perfect flavor for this recipe but if you don't like pineapple, just use Hood Plain Cottage Cheese.
Jessica Bruno
How to make an easy pretty breakfast using cottage cheese, granola and fruit. Using a mason jar with a lid is the perfect container to take to work. Mix up the night before and grab in the morning.
5 minPrep Time
5 minTotal Time
- 1 Container of Hood Cottage Cheese with Pineapple added
- Granola (I used honey and cinnamon by Kashi)
- Fresh cut fruit (I used blue berries and strawberries)
- Layer the Cottage Cheese, Fruit and Granola in a mason jar or small bowl
- Eat and Enjoy!
5 Minute Best Breakfast Cottage Cheese Idea
I decided to use honey and cinnamon granola but you can use any mix of granola you want. I personally want to try the granola mix with cranberries and raisins. I think that would be delicious!
Many times I am running to a meeting or on the go and I love the use of mason jars with lids for these kinds of breakfast ideas or snacks. It's so easy to mix them up the day or two before and grab them with you need them. I wouldn't mix them up more than a day or two though in advance as the granola and fruit may be soggy. I find that one or two days, tops, is the perfect amount of time.
As a local New England company, for 170 years Hood® has been committed to making the highest quality dairy products that you can trust to perform best every day. Hood Cottage Cheese is a great snack with a great source of protein. They offer 10 different flavors in various size options, including single-serve and multi-serve.
A few of their top flavors are:
Cucumber & Dill, Chive, Pineapple, Honey & Pear, Maple & Vanilla, Low Fat with Peaches, and Garden Vegetables.
RELATED: 4 Breakfast Recipes: Good Cottage Cheese Calories
Want to try one of these amazing flavors for yourself? Check out the Hood Store Locator to find a store near you. You can also download their latest coupons as well.
Looking for more easy and quick Hood Cottage Cheese recipes? Check out our latest!
Quiche Muffins with Cottage Cheese and Veggies
5 minute Cucumber Sandwich with Cottage Cheese
5 Minute Best Breakfast Cottage Cheese Idea – What's Your Favorite?
So what's your favorite thing to eat cottage cheese with? Thank you again to Hood for sponsoring these series of posts featuring Hood Cottage Cheese. There is nothing better than having a tasty treat during any part of the day that is healthy and good for you! Stay tuned, I'll be back this week as my gram started radiation. Fingers crossed she can make it to all 12 radiation visits. She has to travel by wheelchair van and it's SO uncomfortable for her. Say a little prayer for her. She's going to need them.
Disclosure : This post was sponsored by Hood®. All opinions and words are 100% my own.


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This standard box of Truffles has one or two layers of our deliciously creamy handmade chocolate truffles. This Queen-sized box contains 16 total pieces, if ordering one layer or 32 total pieces, if ordering two layers.
This box is great for one, or to share.
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June is usually regarded as The Best Time to Prune. We've tips for best pruning practice for deciduous plants in our latest blog. Pruning involves cutting the youngest and thinnest branches, in a straight line. This way, you determine hedge height and growth rate for the long term.
June Focus: Pruning Deciduous Hedges
June Focus: Pruning Evergreen Hedges
It's June – so prune! Here's our tips for tackling a trim for three evergreen beauties. Choose a dry frost-free overcast day (good luck!) and get poised to prune! There's a different regime for evergreen hedge pruning than for deciduous – so read on to find out more.
Watering Wisdom: Hedgecare this Summer
You've selected your plants. You've made the most of the bare root planting season. What's next? We've some great tips on trimming in our topiary blog as well as guidance for your newly-planted trees and hedging plants. The wind has been particularly tiresome and brutal this Spring – we've a blog about this, too. But this month, it's […]
How to care for your newly planted trees and hedging
Beyond the bare root season, we should now be thinking about the care and maintenance of any newly planted trees and hedging. As specialist suppliers of trees and hedging, we've pulled together a handy Tree Care Checklist to help you ensure your young plants thrive and flourish this season and for many more to come.
Wind resistant plants and living windbreaks
If you've an exposed garden pocket or a blustery corridor in your landscape, you'll know the problems wind can cause. You could erect a costly fenced structure or semi-permeable artificial screen and limit the problem. OR….you could choose a fully permeable, cost-effective, eye-pleasing alternative – a living windbreak made from wind-resistant trees and hedging.


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LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. -- Yoga is quickly becoming a popular craze all over the country, but that doesn't mean you can't spice it up with something new every once and a while.
There isn't a much more relaxing way to spend a Sunday morning than soaking in some South Florida sun while embracing a yoga class.
"Anytime we do yoga outside it becomes more of a healing property. Yoga in general is great for the body, but this is just great for the mind, the heart and soul," said instructor Kimberley Depasquale.
Kimberley, who now owns her own studio, has instructed yoga for more than five years, but just recently added something new to the mix.
At Krazy Hearts Farm, they take their yoga to the next level by unleashing dozens of goats you get to interact with during the class.
At Downward Goat, it's not just about the yoga -- it's all about connecting with nature, and that's not hard to do, especially when these goats aren't shy about getting in on the action.
You'll have everything from baby goats nestling up next to you, to the more rambunctious and adventurous goats climbing on top of you.
"I was almost in tears it was so unbelievable to see all these parades of goats come in.. looking for people to jump on and share their experience with. It was just so cute," First time visitor Lauren Farinas, said.
Don't let your skill level stop you either -- they keep their classes focused on the goats so anyone from a beginner to an experienced yoga enthusiasts can take their classes.
It's a spot that provides a fun, welcoming day trip that will leave you feeling rejuvenated.
"My husband isn't a goat person, took me a year to get him out here, but when he finally did he couldn't help but smile. As you can see they just want to be loved just like we do," Kimberley said.
Weather permitting, Downward Goat holds classes on weekends and they ask that you call ahead to reserve a time and spot.
For more information, head to their website: downwardgoat.com.


text: THE PRAYER OUTREACH FOR VOCATIONS organised by ST JOSEPH'S YOUNG PRIESTS SOCIETY (SJYPS) Leixlip Branch, is ongoing and the list remains open. We extend an invitation to all to take part in our prayer Outreach for more priests, It's simple really, No Priests, No Eucharist. A Special Chalice (presented by the parish to our first PP Very Rev. Fr. Christopher Hyland) a symbol of the Eucharist, priesthood and vocations will be made available to family households and individual households in the parish, to take into their homes for a week and to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Parishioners interested in receiving the Chalice should contact the Parish Office (6243673, email email@example.com) with name, address and preference for any particular dates, running from Friday to Friday. We encourage you to take part in this wonderful Initiate to pray for new vocations and to bring family prayer back into the...Read More


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The Bagel Wars
Today we are beyond excited to welcome Guest Mouthy Housewife Jennifer Mendelsohn! Jennifer is a mom of two boys who's had a long career as a freelance journalist and celebrity ghostwriter, including four years as a People magazine correspondent. (Man, do we wish we'd known her back then so we could have got the inside scoop on Tom Cruise.) Anyway, please be sure to take a look at Jen's wonderful blog and definitely follow her on Twitter at @CleverTitleTK where she never fails to entertain. Thank you, Jennifer!
Dear Mouthy Housewives,
My husband claims that when my bagel is done toasting in the toaster oven, I should just let the timer run out so I don't wear the timer down by forcing it to the off position. I think leaving the toaster on and letting the timer run out is a fire hazard. Who's right and how do I convince my husband that I am?
Bagel Betty
Dear Betty,
The folks at Mouthy Housewives are nothing if they're not serious about a distressing crisis like this one. According to the Pew Institute for Marriage and Family, disputes over toasters account for a shocking 62 percent of American divorces.
(I totally made that up.)
But seriously. Let's say for argument's sake that by treating your toaster timer in such a brutally careless manner and "forcing" it to off, you might shave a full ten seconds off its lifespan. Do that twice a week, for a year, and your toaster could die SEVENTEEN MINUTES SOONER than it would otherwise, requiring you to spend a WHOLE OTHER TWENTY DOLLARS ON A NEW ONE.
And while it's still pretty much in the realm of things-that-can-actually-happen-but are-very-very unlikely (see: plane crashes, winning lottery), there can potentially be a risk of fire from leaving things in plugged-in toasters. I googled it consulted several eminent scientific and safety authorities. So leave that bagel in there, set your house on fire, and you could potentially have to spend SEVERAL HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS on a new one. Plus lose all your wedding pictures and peep toe pumps.
So all things considered, advantage: you. By like the teeniest smidge of a smidge of an entirely hypothetical smidge. (That's a technical term, mind you.)
But in the interest of protecting domestic harmony, and since splitting the toaster down the middle, Solomon-style, is out of the question, we propose this: half the week, live dangerously and do it his way, and half the week, be prudent and do it yours. Because marriage is all about compromise, you hear? If nothing else, you'll have a charming slice of life piece ("My Toaster Saved My Marriage") you can send in to Reader's Digest. See? Everybody wins!
6 Responses to "The Bagel Wars"
Comment by Kelcey.
Maybe in order to save their marriage, they should just microwave everything.
Comment by AnnieD.
Couldn't you just set the timer for less time so that when your bagel is done, the timer is also done?
Comment by vodka tonic.
I once got divorced over the mispronunciation of "Leonard Bernstein." So I can understand.
Comment by dusty earth mother.
If this is the biggest problem in your marriage, you've got a sweet deal going on. Having said that, I love Jennifer's response and AnnieD's is so simple, it's staggering.
Comment by annie.
We have a toaster with a "cancel" button so you can pop early is that's what makes you happy. I highly recommend it!
Comment by Grenade.
Or just stop buying bagels since they make our husbands fat.


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A special thank you to Buffalo News reporter Mark Sommer and Photographer Bob Kirkham for sharing our inaugural ride aboard the double decker bus on July 4th. They did a great job of capturing the fun of our tour.
The article is found here. The image is from July 4th when we welcomed guests from Buffalo's Ungerground Meet-up to sample our tour.


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January 01, 2018There's much to expect in 2018 from Nokia and its partnership with HMD Global as the tech brands seems to
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Diabetes is a very serious and potentially devastating disease that afflicts millions of people worldwide. Although being diagnosed with diabetes is often very scary, it does not have to be. You can still enjoy a great quality of life. It is important for diabetics to fully understand their disease and learn how to take proper care of their health. The following article contains a number of tips for dealing with diabetes.
If you're working to lose weight and keep your Diabetes in check but can't find any healthy breakfast options with protein that you enjoy, try a smoothie. You can buy protein powder at a health food store (make sure to ask if it has any sugar or artificial sweeteners) and you can put a scoop in to up the nutritional punch!
If you feel the need for a side dish with dinner, skip the potato chips and reach for a bag of corn chips. Whole grain tortilla chips provide a ton of fiber while being really tasty. Dip them in salsa to get some vegetables, fruit, and a dose of vinegar, which will keep your blood sugar levels from spiking.
If you have Diabetes then alcohol is not your friend. Alcoholic drinks are full of sugar and that will not help your blood sugar levels. A glass of wine has more sugar than hard liquor and beer will has less sugar than wine but more than liquor.
Try to keep a tight schedule in order to simplify your life and allow your body to get used to normal cycles. As an example, leave the meter and your insulin supplies in the same location when you head off to bed each night, so you know exactly where they are in the morning. When you are testing your blood sugar, write down all your levels in a log.
If you are diabetic, be sure to wear loose-fitting socks and stockings. Special socks are available for diabetics that have more stretch around the ankles and legs, to provide better comfort and circulation, as well as, to help keep your feet and legs healthier. Good circulation is imperative for the legs and feet of diabetics.
To save money, the American Diabetes Association approves the re-use of testing lancets. These are the needles used by your glucometer to test your blood sugar. Re-using them does result in them becoming dull, so be sure to change them out when you notice the pain level of your testing rising. Never share lancets.
Find out if your state government offers neighborhood health services where you can get discounted medical treatment, supplies, and prescriptions to help you battle your Diabetes. Some states also offer discounted health insurance, which can be an even bigger help by allowing you to seek treatment in your own city or town.
As was mentioned in the beginning of this article, diabetes is a serious medical disorder that affects millions of people throughout the world. The key to managing diabetes, and living a long, healthy life in spite of the disease, is to educate yourself and learn the proper ways to care for your body. Follow the advice in this article, and you will be well on your way to living a healthier, happier life.


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BITalino will be back to Maker Faire Lisbon this year with its (r)evolution edition.
It has been taking the embedded biomonitoring world by storm, winning not one, but two MCU hardware face-offs by Atmel, getting official Matlab, MaxMSP and PureData support and real-time data handling support via Wekinator.
Besides being in the news due to its open hardware and a number of BITalino-powered workshops, it was featured in IEEE Pulse and even used in this Smart advertisement:
The BITalino (r)evolution features the following improvements over the original design:
- an all-new design and form factor
- up to 60% smaller and more robust sensors
- miniaturized connectors and cables
- available in Bluetooth 2.0 and BLE options
- 2x the number of accessories at the same price!
In addition to all-new muscle (EMG), heart (ECG), nervous system (EDA) and motion (ACC) sensors, now it also includes a brain wave sensor (EEG), pushbutton (BTN), digital-to-analog converter (DAC), buzzer for acoustic feedback (BUZ), and a prototyping board (PRT).
And to make integrating it a little easier, battery monitoring is now done on an independent channel - plus the new packaging doubles as an enclosure.
We can't wait to get our hands on it in this year's Maker Faire Lisbon!


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Since this past week was testing week, I wanted some laid back classes for my seventh graders Sounds like a great App Test Drive Week to me! I give students a number of apps to try out for me. They have to use the app for 30 minutes, then fill out a short form -- one each day. See below if there is anything you can use in your classes.
- Animoto: (3.5 stars out of 5) Animoto is an app that allows you to quickly create and edit videos. Disclaimer: Only two students reviewed this app.
- explOratorium: Color Uncovered: (3.8 stars) This app allows students to learn about the lesser known facts about colors and illusions.
- explOratorium: Sound Uncovered: (3.9 stars) Made by the same museum as Color Uncovered, this gives sound bytes into some surprising sides of sound. Just be prepared. Students need headphones and be ready for them to test your age with sound.
- FaceTalker: (4.5 stars) Take a still picture. Turn it into a video with a moving mouth. The high score may be due to the goofiness factor rather than the serious educational value. However, there is value in it. Disclaimer: Never give middle schoolers an opportunity to be absolute goofballs unless you've had your morning coffee.
- Morpholio: (3.5 stars) Morpholio, in tandem with its mother web site, is a place to create, share, and store your drawings. It's like an online collaborative canvas and portfolio for your artwork. Disclaimer: This app was only reviewed by two students.
- Springpad: (3 stars) Springpad will probably never be a student favorite, but adults will like it. It's basically a personalized student organizer with places to put notes, schedules, etc... and it looks like Pinterest.
- Ubersense: (4 stars) Record a video and play it back in slow motion. It doesn't sound exciting but it is if you are a coach, teach in the sciences, or have any sort of repetitive motion in your disciplines. When replaying the video in slo mo, you can analyze the form and motion and compare to an expert's motions. Disclaimer: Again, only two students reviewed this app.
Click here for the raw data and to see students' comments.
I'm always on the lookout for good apps and have a wonderful group of students who are willing to test drive them for us. If you have ideas, let me know.
Previous test drives:Week Two


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Monday, June 7, 2010
Hand-made Calendar
Posted by KK at 11:35 AM
Labels: Crafts, Deployment, Tutorial
4 comments:
- Michelle D. said...
You are SO talented! Thank you so very much for the idea. My hubby is deploying soon and I think I'm going to HAVE to make this for him. Thank you again! Stay strong sweetie! I love checking on your blog every day. Keep it up! I'm off to find photos for his calendar now!
- June 7, 2010 at 1:24 PM
- Anonymous said...
I think this is ADORABLE! I can't wait to make one for my husband before he deploys! I also gave you an award!
- June 7, 2010 at 4:28 PM
- Jen said...
KK, that is a great idea! I think I am going to do the same for my hubby's deployment as well! I've been looking for ideas for gifts for him so that I can get a head start, and this is a seriously great idea! Thanks so much for sharing!
- June 7, 2010 at 5:11 PM
- Crazy Shenanigans said...
Yours looks awesome! I want to make one but I don't know how well it'll turn out!
- June 7, 2010 at 7:55 PM