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I kind of feel like my life is like that scene right now. Kind of like all of my years have been building up to this moment, and God is saying "This is it!" and I am sort of freaking out.
These past few months, God has been revealing so much to me about what is really important, showing me changes I need to make in my life, and replacing my version of what a godly woman looks like with his much more beautiful and complex picture.
Yet I feel chaotic inside. Scattered. My mind is running non-stop with so many thoughts, ideas, prayers, and convictions. I am so excited and hungry for change, but sometimes I want to just lay on the couch and hide under an old quilt. You see, He is asking me to step out of my comfort zone in pretty much every area of my life, and sometimes it feels overwhelming.
But He is saying, "The time has come...go!"
I feel such an urgency. I don't know what it is, but I feel like I have just been told that I only have 3 years to live and I have to make every second count and completely surrender every area of my life to His Kingdom.
No more of this sitting around and talking about all of the problems....with the world....with the church...with our culture.... etc, etc, etc.
Or as Dave Matthews says..."making plans to change the world, while the world is changing us..."
I feel like that's where I have been for a long time. I've been joining my generation in endless discussions of what is wrong with everything, not realizing the whole time, that I am just as much the problem as the answer.
Because the world is made of people. The church is made up of people. Our culture is made up of people. And I am one of those people. And so are you. And every time I act like my voice and my choices are too small and too insignificant to make a difference, I am part of the problem.
And that is what God has been revealing to me since the beginning of Lent. That my life matters. My decisions matter. My stewardship matters. My attitude matters. Every small, seemingly insignificant choice I make matters to Him.
And no, this change I am seeking is not about me doing great, big things for God that will bring me earthly glory and recognition. I think I am finally over my own Evangelical Hero Complex.
The only thing this is about for me right now is that moment when I stand before God in heaven, and give an account for my life and the way I chose to live it. I have to once again quote Jen Hatmaker, where she wrote...
"Stewardship is like that. I won't answer for the way another Christian mismanaged money. I won't be charged with another person's irresponsible consumption. Nor will I get credit for how another faith community shared or sacrificed luxuries for the marginalized. I'll answer for my choices. It won't work to say, 'But the church...' or 'But they...' or 'What about them...' for how we managed our money, our share of the earth. The 'my vote doesn't really count so why bother?' attitude our generation loves won't fly when it's all said and done."I will answer for myself, and only myself. And I don't know how much longer I have because the Bible says...
"No one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows." Matthew 24:36
"Now listen, you who say, 'Today or tomorrow we will go to this city or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.' Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." James 4:13-14
So that is the reason for the urgency I feel. I have one life to live and already 31 years have passed. I don't know how much longer I have and I want to make every moment count for His Kingdom.
There are changes on the immediate horizon. Some big and some small. All important. Some I can and will share here on the blog, some that must wait to be shared at some point in the future. Some that are completely up to me and my will and personal discipline, and some that I must wait for God to move as I await with much faith.
As the dust from this chaos in my mind settles, I will be sharing more with you on some of the areas of my life that God is asking me to bring into complete submission and surrender, as well as the new vision He is shaping within me.
I know that I will need to take it one step at a time. Change doesn't always happen in an instant. Many times it is us moving forward in discipline and faith, and God meets us on our journey to carry us forward. But taking the first steps are up to us.
Over the next weeks and months, I will be sharing many of the steps I will be taking as well as the reasons and convictions behind them. If God has been speaking to you in a similar way, I would like to ask you to join me in this journey. I am thinking of creating a weekly linkup where we could all share small changes that we are making as we strive to live in such a way that our entire lives glorify God and His Kingdom, no matter how counter-cultural or even counter-Christian-cultural those changes may be. Because when you are getting ready to do a few things that will raise a lot of eyebrows, it is encouraging to have a community of like-minded people.
I'd like to leave you with this very challenging question by Mary Oliver, beautifully illustrated by Katie Daisy...
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Back to School: Classic Paper-Covered Text Books
It is no secret that textbook cover designs are uncool. Why not start the school year off with the classic look of paper covered books like these looks from Domino and Happy Mundane?
No need to limit yourself to grocery bags (though that is what this tutorial from Terri Mauro at About.com uses). Any sort of large paper item you have lying around will do the trick. Maps, old posters and unused wallpaper would all look marvelous. A clean slate for big ideas! It couldn't be simpler.
Images: 1: Domino; 2: Happy Mundane 3: Terri Mauro
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Making book covers for my schoolbooks is one of my happiest memories. And now that I have a great label maker, I could easily print out an awesome label. Lurve.
I used to make book covers all the time in high-school using wrapping paper! I'd add collages over top throughout the school year. The cover would be pretty battered at the end of the semester, but I had fun.
I also used to decorate my agenda. I often spent more time in class doing that than paying attention. Drawing pictures, collages, stickers...my friends and I spend loads of money on colourful pens and markers. I wish I still had some of those old planners!
Oh man, flashback to K thru 12! I too enjoyed covering my textbooks. The brown paper bags were mandatory for all hardcover school books and were the greatest blank canvases.
if any one wants to relive those book-covering memories, i have 3 class sets i'll be working on.... anyone? lol
I loved covering my books--I always used grocery bags, and there was something so satisfying about using a fat, black magic marker to block letter "MATH" and "ENGLISH" on the front cover and spine. I always wanted to keep them pristine like that, but I'd succumb to my love of doodling within a few weeks.
I used to use the comic section from the newspaper. But I actually hated using book covers. They made all the books look so bland. Sometimes I would use the clear contact paper so the book's cover would shine through but that wasn't always allowed.
Ew. Maybe this is because I'm a bibliophile, but to me this is like taking 100 people, dying their hair all the same color and then giving them all the same hair color. Yes, sometimes the covers look a little funky, but it's beautiful when you put all the mismatch together.
That should have read the same hair cut!
Oh man, oh man. I LOVED making those brown paper bag book covers. My b.f.'s daughter just started school today, and I am dying to teach her how. I mean, being ALLOWED to deconstruct and construct something? Repurposing? Turning drab into fab? It'll be an early into to decorating for her as it was for me, I hope!
I was looking for a tutorial on these since I could not remember for the life of me how I made them in elementary school. The Partner found his beautiful stamp collection, albeit, in ugly books. Time for a quick DIY project!
I still cover most of my books with paper with the scraps of gift wrapping etc... doing it with cartoons magazine papers is my recent fave :)

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Hi. Welcome to 2011. It's flying. This first picture gives a hint of where I was and the rest tell of where I am now.
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These Sad Ballad poems are examples of Ballad poems about Sad. These are the best examples of Sad Ballad poems written by international PoetrySoup poets
*The Dead Poet*
Many blocks along the road,
Kicking down walls of heavy stones,
Yet no one could draw through the walls of her lonely bones.
A poet who could not write what's inside.
Her pen had gone ink dry.
Her beady eyes lost the feel of an angelic realm.
She tried!
She tried, until she could no longer cry!
A poet who stuttered with the mind and out came no words.
This poet hangs on a mount with a picture that tells a sad tale.
A poem that broke verses in a Carpe diem dream.
She ruffled her arms once more, as if she could fly.
Still nothing,
Everything felt dead inside.
Trap in a mental state that clots the willing vein.
Isolating her form in a room with no door.
She strays this away from the feel of the marvel pen.
To never go back, and feel again.
In the most ominous way,
She lets out a cry,
A cry, never heard before.
Running from this evil, that stain her world.
Words buried deep and behind a new exterior box,
Her insides gasp all the air of airs once alive.
A talon drop into the next,
This troublesome poet gave up on everything.
Had nothing left, but the empty space within.
She curls herself into a fetal world.
At last, she closes her eyes, to feel no more.
A poet who died the day, joy wiped the glee from her face.
This song is for my mother
Let her hear me cry
I couldn't bring myself to write it
'Til this darkened day arrived
A song about old promises
Made so long ago
Created and cremated
Ashes of the words I spoke
Long separated by the miles
Distanced from her golden smiles
Memory of a mother
Shared my dreams and really cared
Long separated by the miles
Distanced from her golden smiles
I know I wasn't there……
For you
Would have placed
A magic carpet
'neath your weak and shaky legs
Would have raised
A strong west wind
Let you breathe with ease again
Would have bribed
God's venal angels
Come and soothe your endless pain
Would have vanquished
All the demons
And bring peace to you again
Be the child
I never knew
In a land
We won't grow old
Be the light
I always loved
Warmed my dark
And lonely soul
Be the girl
Playing games
In a world
The sun won't set
Be the laughter
Calms my heart
I never will forget
I won't forget, won't forget
This song is for my mother
Let her hear me cry
Couldn't bring myself to write it
'Til this darkened day arrived
Song about old promises
Made so long ago
Ashes of the words I spoke
I broke my promises, oh mama
Now you've gone away
I'm broken
Drowning in the pain each day
I'm drowning…drowning...drowning…drowning
This song is for my mother
Let her hear me…….
This one is totally fictional.
Don't cry little guy just 'cause you're moving away
Your daddy's got a brand new job out in Santa Fe
He's trying to make a better life for your mom and you
So, how about holding back those tears
Yes, I'm crying too
So I said goodbye to Bobby like I knew I had to do
But Some things that I told him
Weren't exactly true
I wish I could have told him to stay
If that's where he'd really like to be
I wish I could have told him the truth
About his mom and me
So, I said goodbye
And tried not to cry
And told him to have fun
I wish I could have said to him
Bobby, you're my only son.
--Goodbye--To my Addiction-
The time has come to part,
I will leave many with broken hearts
If one day you call on me,
I'm sad to say I will hold my tongue missing each one relentlessly
I'm not doing this for me; I am doing this for you
I could stay here and win, and not give in
But, this soup bowl comes with demons and nasty shadows
Demons and nasty shadows, taking and crashing my light
Demons I had to fight off the entire time I was here
Shadows hating the way I welcomed every poet with a happy cheer
Demons and shadows whom drown in their selfish everyday pity.
For those smiling on my departure,
I want you to have this wonderful gift
So please copy paste this moment from the bottom of my heart
**I hope this gift brings you laughter, knowing
I've been sad, these past few days, drying up my final soup tears**
I will miss this part of what makes me ME -my love and lust for poetry.
I agree with many I should never surrender to the envy of demonic dust
Giving up the passion that completed a part of my soul for years
But, the reality of life, is the life's I give and given when I make love happen
In my heart I know it's time to give myself back to reality
SO AT THE END I WIN, I'm the one who ends up with an everlasting smile
I'll finally be free from this place, where most treated me unfair & unkind
Free, from the negativity of the few who hide behind a dishonest disguise?
Wait until you notice your soup bowl's going stale
You will miss me, and I will miss you
But, my enemy will miss me even more
Reminiscing the times we spent hogging up 70% of blogs,
Arguing and fighting over not agreeing with many thoughts.
But, it was never the differences of opinions, it was more like---
Let's slay the Destroyer, a name like that should never be on top
So please know I am sad, and this is not the way I want to go
I'm not leaving you because I want to
I'm leaving you because, the rumors are
"The soup is better without the sweetness of the poet destroyer."
The only big thing about me -was my heart not my ego
I never claimed to be the best;
You're the one who claimed I am good enough
You took me in and returned my love
In ways others could and would not accept.
And for you my loving poet friends, and fans
I will walk away with my dignity/integrity;
I can CARELESS IF I PLACE OR DON'T PLACE IN YOUR CONTEST
I guess I'm finally growing up
In becoming the bigger/better poet.
Signing Off ---Love
The Poet Destroyer
That disturbed child
The teen girl with no friends,
and is rejected by her loved ones
She feels broken inside,
like theres no other choice
She takes the iron razor,
she puts it to her arm and hopes the pain will fade,
but in the end it only makes her feel worse
She does this to herself not because she is sad,
but because she doesn't think any one cares
She thinks
What if I put this razor to my throat,
and ended my life
Would they care then?
She feels like no one cares
What she doesn't realize is,
if she died a river of tears would come,
even faster then the blood would run from her
If she only knew life can be brighter
If she would only see,
that she is loved
That disturbed child,
We miss her
and theres no getting her back
What could we have done
Was there any changing her mind
Only God knows
Where is that woman
I so loved so long ago?
And for reasons unfathomed
I love as much still
Beauty beyond compare
to me
Simple in thought
But complex in love
Years of remorse
have run their course
They have worn me down
I admit, I deserve no more
For as i guess oft happens
A fool will hurt himself
Where is she now? I wonder
Does she sleep alone like me?
Or next to someone
She wishes is elsewhere
Or, if blessed with luck-
Entwined in the arms
Of one she so loves
Oh, if it could be me
Foolish me...
Unable to endure
A love so intense
I felt I was losing
my identity
I found this powerful
love, this passion,
almost an obsession
Too scary to deal with
So I walked-
and 35 years later
so much
would love to
retrace my steps...
leading to her...
At least to know
how her life has unfolded
Not to rekindle
Love's embers
I'm not the same
as I was then
Worn down by years
Of abuse and pain
Yet every day
I think of her again
The apple of my eye
Layla incarnate
Once bodies entwined
Sweetest hours of my life
I'm a fool
So much a fool
Regret is my daily meal
Fools deserve no more
For many years gone by,
And many years to come
I will regret...
The acts of this fool."
On an unsinkable ship's maiden voyage it sinks
The pastor who preaches against alcohol drinks
One's surrounded by people yet remains all alone
Confessing our sins to another sinner atones
A nation's chief tax czar who cheats on his taxes
An animal lover hunts deer to relax
Sing praise and kill humans in the name of a God
Destroy enemies for a lasting peace we applaud.
The lifeguard fearing water who remains on dry land
American football is played with the hands
A high school track coach who's morbidly obese
The steakhouse that's owned by a vegan
A priest preaching sermons on love is a pedophile
Repeat charity builds dependence over time
Nations war against drugs while beer they endorse
Adolf Hitler's grandmother was Jewish.
by: Michael Wegman
date: March 21, 2014
motif: Philosophical
I told you my innermost thoughts
But you never gave them a thought.
I shared my dreams with you
But you never paid any heed.
I gave you all the love I had in me
But you failed to give it back.
I cared for you utterly & completely
But the truth was you never cared at all.
I was a fool to have given you my time
When all you did was waste my time.
I should have let you go much before
Than to have kept you close to hurt me.
I let you in though I was apprehensive
The mistake I should have never made.
I let you make me feel good about myself
When all you did was to tear me further.
I let you lie to me for all that you said
When I should have refused every bit of it.
I know now what a colossal blunder I made
To let you take a piece of me & throw it away.
Don't send me more
Of your tragic poems
My dear
Covered in blood
Of your monthly flood
Of tears
Don't send me more
Of your angry poems
My dear
Carved with the knife
Of your molten spite
And fears
I'm just a peddler
With a cart
Bringing discount words
To hearts
Broken hearts across the land
Woman left without her man
Broken hearts throughout the world
Anguished boy and crying girl
Your poetry's too heavy, dear
For me to read, for me to bear
Your poetry's too heavy, dear
For me to get from here to there
Don't send me more
Of your bitter poems
My sweet
Forged in the fire
Of your endless ire
And grief
Don't send me more
Of your hopeless poems
My sweet
Ripped from the womb
Of the lonely room
You keep
I'm just a peddler
With a cart
Bringing discount words
To hearts
Broken hearts across the land
Woman left without her man
Broken hearts throughout the world
Anguished boy and crying girl
Your poetry's too heavy, dear
For me to read, for me to bear
Your poetry's too heavy, dear
For me to get from here to there
(You see that shadow on the road
Trudging 'neath its heavy load
A heart weighed down by sands of time
And your poems only make him cry
And he won't add them to the pile
So he can walk another mile)
(And he won't add them
To the pile
So he can walk
Another mile)
Too heavy, dear
Too heavy, dear
For me to read
For me to bear
(They make him sad
Make him cry
Beat him down
Deep inside)
Too heavy, dear
Too heavy, dear
For me to read
For me to bear
They make me sad
Make me cry
Feel as though
I want to die
(And he won't add them
To the pile
So he can walk
Another mile)
Too heavy, dear
Too heavy, dear
For me to read
For me to bear
(A heart weighed down
By sands of time
And your poems
Only make him cry)
Too heavy, dear
Too heavy, dear
For me to read
For me to bear
It always makes me really mad
That Politicians act so bad
They wear those smiles on their dials
Although they're plotting all the while
To make the poorest folk more poor
To make them suffer more and more
They crawl like hell to reach the top.
And then fake promises they drop.
Every price has gone sky high
The assholes say, and make me cry
'All of us must pull together'
They're cunning, but they think they're clever
As they live with all their luxury
Yet put up our electricity
And our gas, and water too
They're an evil bunch I'm telling you.
Our old folk, they have no heat
The cold weather they each must greet
With a blanket round them, nothing more
While leaders rotten to the core
Get everything, yes every need
They're are a rotten, greedy breed
How I despise them one and all
These leaders heartless, hard, and cruel.
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The spatial reproduction of sound in a conventional stereo system works in a small area which is located on the symmetry axis between the loudspeakers – the so called sweet spot. Beyond this area, the spatial perception collapses and the stereo image moves to the nearer loudspeaker since the signal arrives both louder and sooner. Finally, the stereo image is completely located in the nearer loudspeaker due to the precedence effect.
Although stereophony has a long history, the listener has not yet been released from its static hearing position.
SweetSpotter demonstrates a playback system which adjusts both loudspeaker signals depending on the listener's position in real-time. The position and orientation of the listener is tracked by a webcam and a face recognition system (head tracking). This information is used to calculate the amount of delay and amplification in the corresponding audio channels.
Thereby, a correct phantom source localization over the whole off-center listening area is achieved.
The sound localization with adaptive adjustment of the sweet spot is investigated at the Chair of Communication Acoustics, TU Dresden, Germany. This site describes the research work and software development done by Sebastian Merchel, Stephan Groth and Lars Beier.
Want to know more?
(What is the effect of asymmetric signal paths between loudspeakers and ears for off-center listening positions? What is a binaural model? ...)
Have a look at the following publications:
|Sebastian Merchel and Stephan Groth: Analysis and Implementation of a Stereophonic Play Back System for Adjusting the "Sweet Spot" to the Listener's Position, Proceedings of 126th AES Convention, Munich, Germany, 2009.
Sebastian Merchel and Stephan Groth: Analysis and Implementation of a Stereophonic Play Back System for Adjusting the "Sweet Spot" to the Listener's Position, Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, 58(10) 2010, 809–817.
|Sebastian Merchel and Stephan Groth: Evaluation of a New Stereophonic Reproduction Method with Moving "Sweet Spot" Using a Binaural Localization Model, Proceedings of ISAAR Symposium, Helsingør, Denmark, 2009.
This software is Open Source under the GNU General Public License version 3.0.
You can download the code here:
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World War II (WWII or WW2), also known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis.The Axis powers were a group of countries led by Nazi Germany, the Kingdom of Italy (until its defeat) and the Empire of Japan. They were considered the aggressors of the conflict. The Allies, led by the United Kingdom, its Commonwealth , and France (until its defeat), were joined in the European theater by the Soviet Union in June 1941 and by the United States in December 1941. In the Asia-Pacific theater, the Allies were led by the Republic of China, following the 1937 invasion of China by Japan, and the United States and the British Commonwealth, following the 1941–42 Japanese attacks. (+more)


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New foxL™V2 portable speaker makes beautiful Bluetooth music with latest smartphones TIME Magazine 'Top Ten Gadget' from Soundmatterssounds even bigger for 2010… with a smaller price! RENO, NV, December 1, 2009 – Just in time for the latestgeneration of Bluetooth Stereo capable music/smartphones, Soundmattersis pleased to announce its next generation foxL™ "V2 Bluetooth"pocket-sized loudspeaker, providing "the first pocket-sized speakergood enough for an audio purist" with a range of significantperformance and operational enhancements. "Last fall, we introduced foxL, thefirst highly portable true high-fidelity speaker solution, Sound &Vision magazine called it, 'the absolute best gift ever for theaudiophile.'" commented Soundmatters Vice President Lee Adams."Listening to the new palm-sized foxLV2 - with no wires attached,fundamentally changes how and where even audio purists can enjoy greatsound…it's that good!" foxL V2 Bluetooth with Hands-free Conferencing includes: IMPROVED BLUETOOTH – foxL's new Bluetooth circuitry provides 3x its previous range,dramatically lower distortion and noise for both music and hands-freeoperation. Unlike its predecessor, the V2 also automaticallypairs/searches for a Bluetooth device and you can now answer andterminate a call from the speaker. PLAYS LOUDER – While still designed for personal listening, when battery powered thefoxL V2 provides up to 3dB more output than the original foxL. SOUNDS EVEN BETTER – Nuanced improvements to the foxL's patented "Twoofers" provide forsmoother deeper bass, even more "open & airy listening experience. PLAYS & CHARGES ANYWHERE –Along with it's patented re-chargeable built-in woofer/battery (good upto 5 hours of play, foxL V2 comes with a universal AC power charger andnow includes four plug-in int'l adapters (US/Japan, Europe/China,UK/HK, and AU/NZ) … plus USB cable for slow charging via computer. NOW THE BEST IS MORE AFFORDABLE – The foxL V2 Bluetooth with Hands-free Microphone, @ $199 (MAP/StreetPrice), is $50 less than it's predecessor. Also available is thenon-Bluetooth foxL V2, at $169 (MAP/Street Price), a $30 savings overthe original foxL. ALSO AVAILABLE: foxL V2 WITHOUT BLUETOOTH – Identical other than no wireless music or hands-free circuitry. SHIPS DECEMBER 2009 The stereo foxL V2 ($169 MAP/Street Price) measures only 5.6" wide x 2.2" deep x 1.4" high, yet provides full range output (80Hz – 20kHz), with real bass and wide array of connection options for personal listening use with iPod, laptops, music phones, portable gaming and more. The foxL V2 Bluetooth ($199 MAP/Street Price), improves upon the foxLmb, named a Top 10 Gadget of the Year by TIME Magazine, with the latest wireless music streaming and a built-in noise/echo canceling microphone for use as a high-performance hands-free speaker phone. ###
I always imagined that eventually speakers and headphones will get their own miniature processor board and you'll connect them directly into your wireless network such that they'll have independently addressable IPs.
Then, you'll configure the list of speakers you want each PC to use, and their relative locations (which might just be acquired via GPS in the speakers). So... you can play music to any speaker in the house, or have the speaker handle mixing of multiple outputs itself (ex.: Tell the kids it's dinner time through their speakers while they're listening to music).
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5510 Church St
Flowery Branch, GA 30542Neighborhood:
Flowery Branch
- Cuisine:
SouthernPrice: $30 and under
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://antebellumrestaurant.com/
- Phone: 7709658100
- Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Closed Mondays
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Southern, Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Nicholas St.Clair
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Gluten-free Menu, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: Private room for up to 12 people.
- Private Party Contact: Alison St.Clair 7709658100
- Entertainment: Live Music
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Nicholas and Alison St.Clair would like to welcome you to Antebellum. We opened our doors in early 2012. Antebellum is located in the Historic District of Flowery Branch. Our menu consists of locally grown vegetables and humanely raised animals. We hope our guests experience hospitality and southern ingredients at their finest. Antebellum is a celebration of southern cuisine.Continued
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104 reviews since June 3, 2014
- Food4.8Service4.8
- Ambiance4.5Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (81)neighborhood gem (80)fit for foodies (71)romantic (63)notable wine list (28)great for outdoor dining (19)good for groups (14)hot spot (9)great for brunch (7)scenic view (5)late-night find (4)kid-friendly (3)vibrant bar scene (2)great for lunch (2)Show More
- My dateOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 9/27/2014I have had the shrimp and grits before and it was excellent. But my date had it Saturday night and it had way to much salt in it. Which ruined it. Everything else was good though.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- CathyVIPDined on 9/27/2014Everyone loved their meals, and the service was friendly and attentive. I had the fried green tomato appetizer and the salmon entrée. Both were excellent! The desserts we shared were wonderful, also. We'll return for certain.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/24/2014We loved dining at the restaurant and would certainly return. The service seemed somewhat slow but that was really ok with us for a relaxing evening.Special Features:
- Amazing!!SouthernBelleDined on 9/23/2014Everything was perfect! Food was out if this world! Perfect for a romantic date or special occasion.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great FindMikeDined on 9/20/2014Cool surroundings, excellent food, outstanding service. Foodies will not be disappointed !! My only criticism is that the noise level was loud, which hurt the overall potential for a more romantic ambiance. However, I would definitely recommend -- Absolutely, positively worth the drive :--)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AmazingOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/20/2014I'm not easily flattered when it comes to restaurants, but from the time I walked in the door, I was impressed with Antebellum. From the beautiful house to the mason jars on the table, the restaurant looks really great. The wait service was very knowledgable and helpful since this was our first time here. The drink menu had a varied selection (I had the New Fashioned, it was perfect) and I think there's something there for everyone. We didn't get an appetizer, but the cornbread with the green tomato spread was so good. I had the blackened chicken with green tomatoes and creamed corn. It was the best piece of chicken I've ever eaten. Perfectly cook. For dessert, we tried the coconut cake and the chocolate bread pudding. Both were amazing.Special Features:
- Fantastic!OuttolunchDined on 9/20/2014I had the scallops and my wife had a roasted chicken dish. Both were seasoned and cooked to perfection. When I have scallops at other places, they are frozen and so over cooked that I might as well have had rubber erasers, but at Antebellum they were perfectly seared on the outside and just done inside. My wife's chicken dish was beautifully tender, juicy and delicious. Service was excellent. The staff was very attentive but not overbearing. Couldn't ask for a more pleasant experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GLJ1Dined on 9/17/2014This was our second time dining at Antebellum and we will return. A charming place to dine.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Hidden Gem in Flowery BranchGeorgieDDined on 9/17/2014This is hands down the best food in the area. The ingredients are excellent and mostly locally sourced. The wine list is very different and everything we tried has been awesome. Love the jazz music on Wednesdays.Special Features:
- shrimp and grits to die forKristinDined on 9/13/2014Food and drinks fit for foodies for sure. From appetizers to salads to main course desserts and espresso ALL AMAZING.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice Menu ChangeslanierprincessVIPDined on 9/12/2014Great to see the new menu changes. Service and food always consistent. Only suggestion was the presentation on the cobbler! Thanks to Vincent and his staff always enjoyable.Special Features:
- Great service!khoffVIPDined on 9/11/2014When we first dined at Antebellum over two years ago, we fell in love with the food; however, what impressed us just as much as the food was the incredible service. Good food is easier to find than outstanding and knowledgable servers. We keep returning to Antebellum because of the service we receive. Thank you, Paul and Vincent, for always making our dinner so enjoyable.Special Features:
- DeliciousCateDined on 9/10/2014Everything was perfect! We would definitely go back again!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OutstandingelbcDined on 9/6/2014What a delightful meal my friend and I had Saturday night. We were so special. The servers are terrific and the food was amazing. The atmosphere is cozy and elegant. The menu is varied and the food is outstanding and beautifully presented. Highly recommend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Another good mealOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 9/4/2014Very a good meal. Real nice atmosphere. Good service. Took friends there for their 1st visit last Thurs. They will be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Jazz night at AntebellumnormbeckVIPDined on 9/3/2014Had a wonderful night at Antebellum. The new smoked salmon app was delicious. I also had the heirloom tomato salad and that was not so good. The tomato which should have been the star of the app especially at this time of year, was a bit mushy. I also prefer my radish to be sliced thin, not just chopped into halves or fourths. But the rest of our meal was outstanding as usual.Special Features:
- Local GemluvtocookDined on 9/3/2014We had dinner at Antebellum to celebrate our 21st anniversary. We have been meaning to visit this restaurant for some time since we live in the area. We found the restaurant quiet and inviting, menu varied and inspiring, the service outstanding and the food was delicious and very tastefully presented. As a cook, I believe in presentation. I have always felt that you eat with yours eyes first. The seared scallops were outstanding as well as the chicken dish that my wife ordered. We will definitely be returning to this venue.Special Features:
- OutstandingOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/29/2014Went for our anniversary dinner. I had the tenderloin of beef shoulder over couscous with eggplant and goat cheese. It was absolutely delicious. An unusual combination of flavors; Moroccan with the Anglo-Saxon of the grilled beef and of course the grilled okra. Spouse had the chicken breast with buttermilk, creamed corn and goat cheese. She said it was delicious. The apps were good, lamb sausage and Vidalia onion soup. Dessert was inventive, cornbread cake, but not as good as it could have been. Lacking a cohesiveness of flavor and texture. The real strength of Antebellum is its soups and entrees, but all dishes are very good. All in all a wonderful meal. Relaxed atmosphere and service was impeccable.Special Features:
- Dinner Before SanDestin TripLoveIalianFoodVIPDined on 8/27/2014Went to Antebellum on the night before we headed out to SanDestin for a long Labor Day weekend. Couldn't have been better! Had the beef tenderloin in Nicholas's special way. It was fabulous!! I am always so impressed with the different ways Nicholas prepares this dish and it seems to get better with each new style. He is a culinary genius!! Great way to kick-off the long weekend.Special Features:
- Food was amazingOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/26/2014Food was incredible. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone. Service was great as well.Special Features:
- Perfect dining experience!wareagleDined on 8/26/2014Took my girlfriend here for her birthday tues night and had a wonderful time! Five stars all around! Try the new fashioned!Special Features:
- DelightfulplateprideDined on 8/26/2014Not a cookie cutter dining experience for sure. So happy to see we have such a gem in our neighborhood. The menu is quite creative. Each bite was a delight.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A diamond in the roughatlantadinerDined on 8/23/2014This little gem of a restaurant is located in a tiny town about 25 minutes north of our home. I chose this restaurant for my husband's birthday dinner celebration from a recommendation in our neighborhood. He loved it! I loved the charm, the clean feel of the décor, the excellent food starters/entrees (we had a difficult time choosing!), the prompt service, even parking was not that difficult to find. We will be back for more!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ExcellentkhoffVIPDined on 8/23/2014Loved the food and service….as always! Introduced some family to the restaurant and they will definitely return!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OutstandingPickyMomDined on 8/23/2014Perfect date night. Delicious food! Blueberry martini was delicious. Scallops and steak were outstanding. Can't wait to go backSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fabulous Dining ExperienceCudjoeDined on 8/23/2014Simply great!! Ambiance, decor, table spacing, food, food presentation and wine selection were all superb. A quiet, gentle place where the folks really take pride in delivering a friendly, quality dining experience. Great care and personal attention is given to every detail and you feel at home and welcome. I am quite creative with food and this restaurant is just the type of place I would love to have. Great gin and tonic too.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MikeDined on 8/22/2014Excellent once again! The beef shoulder was delicious and everyone thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Be sure not to miss the blackberry cobbler or Mike's dark chocolate bread pudding. Yum!
- OutstandingOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/22/2014This was the best word for Antebellum. Who says you have to go to Atlanta for fine dining. From the moment we entered the restaurant, we were treated first class. Food is outstanding, great drinks, and knowledgeable servers.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Just PerfectCowellboysPicksDined on 8/22/2014My second time here ~ actually went through Flowery Branch to get to the Smokey Mountains to eat here.This time I was joined by some friends from Atlanta. The waitress that I had last July, Chrissa, recognized me and welcomed me back. Our waiter for this evening was Vincent. I have always wanted to try the fried green tomato appetizer since I saw it on the website. Fried green tomatoes with bacon jam, brioche, fried egg, hot sauce and Mimosa ice The bacon jam should be packaged and sold. Our waiter, Vincent, explained the proper way to eat it. The tenderloin was outstanding with a great presentation. Finished with chocolate bread pudding Wish I lived closer, but this will be a once a year at least ~ it is an 8 hour drive from CincinnatiSpecial Features:
- Neighborhood gemhometowngirlDined on 8/21/2014The fried chicken was some of the best I've EVER had! My plate had three juicy, lightly seasoned and battered chicken pieces, served with mashed potatoes and freshly prepared cream corn from a local farmer market. Home made banana pudding.....the best! Our server was very professional in his presentation and kept a timely eye on our table. I love the ambience, as it is small and quiet. Perfect for spending some quality time with my sweetheart.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MikeDined on 8/19/2014Another delightful and delicious meal! A consistently good choice for an enjoyable evening. Thanks!Special Features:
- Always a Great Experience!diningdivaDined on 8/16/2014Antebellum never disappoints! It is the restaurant we choose for special occasions and romantic nights out. The menu is imaginative, and the food perfectly prepared and professionally served. We are already thinking of when we can return.Special Features:
- Never disappoints.FoodiemomDined on 8/14/2014I met 4 girlfriends here for their Thursday night fried chicken night. It was, as usual, amazing! How they get it crisp but not the least bit greasy is mystifying. Great drinks. Good service. This is one of our go to restaurants.Special Features:
- elbcDined on 8/12/2014Antebellum is a great gem located in Flowery Branch, GA. The chef is most creative and has an outstanding menu. The wait staff is very professional. The know the menu and wine list well. I highly recommend this restaurant.Special Features:
- never find a place like this againnormbeckVIPDined on 8/8/2014We have been dining at Antebullum for a couple years now, and have written several reviews recommending it to one and all. It is truly a gem. The food, the owners, and the staff are all top shelf in our opinion. We will soon be leaving the F Branch area to return to family up north. Although there are many fine restaurants there, we know we will never find a place quite like Antebellum again. If you have never been to Antebellum, do yourself a favor ang go.Special Features:
- This ain't your mama's SouthernTsquaredDined on 8/8/2014Entrées of salmon, lamb, chicken and shrimp were excellent in both presentation and taste and served hot and quickly. The food was prepared with a combination of flavors and senses; sweet, savory, crunchy, smooth that made for a delightful experience. Our waiter was very pleasant and polite but not at all intrusive. The wine was wonderful (An Australian white). Dessert was yummy cobbler and carrot cake, and the coffee was hot. We had requested a quieter area when making the reservation, so we were sat in a room off of the main dining room that only had 3 tables. It was still noisy, but we could carry on a conversation without too much struggle.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SpectacularOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/1/2014The food and service were just wonderful. It is so nice to have a top restaurant this far outside Atlanta. The menu is top-notch.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great European style bistrochioVIPDined on 8/1/2014I really enjoyed that the portions were just right, perfect to enjoy a great evening. I also like that the menu is one page only and everything we tried was absolutely delicious. I'm happy it is in my neighborhood so I will become a VIP.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always wonderfulMissyVIPDined on 7/30/2014We have never had a bad experience here. Ever. Everything coming out if the kitchen is great. Fries green tomato appetizer is a MUST. The lamb and chicken dish were both delicious. The desserts also wonderful. The chef and staff "get it" here. A hidden gem in Flowery Branch.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dinner before VacationLoveIalianFoodVIPDined on 7/24/2014We had to visit Antebellum before we headed to Europe for 11 days. Went on Thursday July 24th and had a spectacular dinner. Great beef tenderloin that was prepared to perfection. Washed it down with an Ehlers Cabernet Sauvignon that was just as wonderful. Got us in the vacation mood that evening. I've come to the conclusion that Nicholas is a culinary genius!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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The New England Patriots shocked the NFL world when they signed free agent quarterback Tim Tebow on Monday afternoon, but while Tebow's camp is rejoicing with this latest chance, an ex-teammate of his is saying it's going to be Tebow's last in the NFL. Brian Dawkins played with Tebow while he was in Denver, and he told USA Today that Tebow better not take his opportunity with the Patriots for granted, as he's unlikely to get another one.
"This is a perfect fit," Dawkins told USA Today Sports on Monday. "If it doesn't work this time, I don't see anyone else that will give him a chance."
Dawkins may not be too far off in his prediction that New England might be Tebow's last stop in his career. Albert Haynesworth and Chad Johnson were brought in under similar circumstances and both fizzled out after failing to catch in in New England. Tebow does have the advantage of being much younger and having much more talent left in the tank, but it's far from a certainty that he's going to succeed in New England.
But as far as being a teammate goes, Dawikins said he was fine with Tebow while they were in Denver together and that things were harmonious in the locker room.
"He's a good dude, a hardworking guy," Dawkins said in the USA Today piece. "As far as a teammate, he was cool with me. There was harmony in our locker room."
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The Mohegan Sun resort casino has announced that the Bon Jovi concert scheduled for Saturday night has been postponed because of the snow storm.
The concert at the casino was supposed to kick off a new tour of U.S. destinations. It was rescheduled for October 25 and Saturday night's tickets will be honored.
Some ticketholders said they paid upwards of $500 per seat.
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy declared a state of emergency because of the storm, which blanketed the state with as much as three feet of snow.
Roads are open to drivers, but some are worried about the slippery conditions and if it was safe to drive.
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Just because Jimmy Fallon is now the host of The Tonight Show doesn't mean that he won't keep doing all the bits he used to do on his old show. Want proof? Fallon's buddy Justin Timberlake came by Friday night to wrap up his first week as host, and the two immediately busted out the fifth installment of their wildly-popular "History of Rap" segment.
After Fallon introduced JT, the two looked at each other for a few seconds, and then each of them picked up a microphone. The audience went nuts as the two men took center stage and kicked into "I'm Bad" by LL Cool J. They then proceeded to run through more than 20 other rap hits, from novelties like the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme song, to classics like N.W.A.'s "Straight Outta Compton," to forgotten favorites like Positive K's "I Got a Man," to current hits like Drake's "Started from the Bottom."
At the end of the performance, Justin and a visibly-exhausted Fallon ran up into the audience, finishing with Run DMC's "Walk This Way."
Later in the show, Justin, who taped his appearance before heading to Madison Square Garden for a concert, performed his song "Not a Bad Thing" from his album The 20/20 Experience -- 2 of 2.
Here's a full list of the songs Jimmy and Justin performed for "The History of Rap 5:"
LL Cool J -- "I'm Bad"
Run DMC -- "Beats to the Rhyme"
Crazy Calls - "Wait for the Beep"
Beastie Boys -- ""(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party)"
Tone Loc -- "Wild Thing"
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince - "Fresh Prince" Theme
Salt N' Pepa -- "Whatta Man"
Positive K -- "I Got A Man"
The Notorious B.I.G. - "Big Poppa"
Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg - "Dre Day"
Warren G feat. Nate Dogg - "Regulate"
N.W.A. -- "Straight Outta Compton"
Ini Kamoze - "Here Comes the Hotstepper"
Outkast - "So Fresh, So Clean"
Busta Rhymes feat. P. Diddy & Pharrell -- "Pass the Courvoisier, Part II"
Kris Kross - "Jump
Skee-Lo -- "I Wish"
Jay Z - "99 Problems"
Ludacris -- "Move B***h (Get Out the Way)"
Drake -- "Started From the Bottom"
Kendrick Lamar -- "Swimming Pools (Drank)"
Kanye West feat. T-Pain -- "Good Life"
Run DMC -- "Walk This Way"
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This review is from: Twelve Years A Slave (Official Movie Tie-In Audio Edition) (Audio CD)
This is the harrowing account of a free black man who was kidnapped. His free papers were stolen, he was viciously beaten into submission and then transported to plantations in the south as a slave. His whereabouts were unknown to any and all who could free him. The idea that any man, of any color, or any background, could be captured and penned, treated like no more than a brute animal, should have been, then and surely now, nothing short of anathema to any breathing human being. Ignorance could not be a legitimate excuse, anymore than it could have been during the Holocaust. Myself, I am at a loss to understand why an economy driven by slaves would be exalted, why greed would be elevated to heights higher than human dignity.
Man's inhumanity to man, man's ability to turn a blind eye to human suffering for monetary gain, will render the reader speechless and horrified. As a Jew whose history is steeped in slavery, I felt personally affected by his plight and angered to the point of distraction, because there is absolutely nothing anyone can do today to reverse the effects of the terrible injustice imposed upon people, simply because of their color. They were kept illiterate, forbidden to improve their station in life, beaten violently for the slightest infractions, by people who would not have wanted such a life for themselves or anyone they associated with, and yet, they turned a blind eye to accumulate the all-mighty dollar. Those who hated, taught their offspring to hate. Those who hated, hired overseers who hated. Those who hated often got away unscathed. Justice was usually not served for the black man. No matter how many times one reads about slavery, it is impossible to get used to the idea that human trafficking existed in this country with very little opposition, for many years, and today, still exists in other avenues of the culture.
The successful economy of the plantation depended upon slavery, but while the South flourished, the slaves did not. They worked until their deaths, without hope of freedom or any basic civil rights. In this book, there is a definitive description of the life of a slave, by a man who walked in those shoes. No man or woman could possibly begin to understand the horror of a slave's existence, the helplessness, the shame, the humiliation, the human suffering, unless they walked in those shoes, themselves. The reader will come to understand, more fully, how cruel and barbaric the practice was and will understand why it has been so hard, for those enslaved and their descendants, to achieve success, even today.
Families were torn asunder, children were separated from mothers, husbands from wives, friends from friends, and then subjected to abuse, beatings, rape, overwork, starvation, unlivable living conditions, and brutal masters, until they were completely subdued and weakened, unable to defend themselves, unable to change their circumstances, unable to do anything but acquiesce or die.
From Solomon's descriptions of the despicable treatment of the slaves, as if they were less than human, lower than animals in bondage, made to respond like automatons, the reader will come to understand how strong these people had to be, mentally and physically, in order to withstand so much cruelty and exploitation, in order not to succumb. One will wonder why they would even want to live under such conditions, yet they found a way to find enjoyment and pleasure in the few moments they could share together, on holidays, in evenings, in moments when they were alone. They managed to create communities for themselves, even under such horrendous circumstances. Solomon makes it a point of saying that not all masters were cruel. He often found goodness in unexpected places. He, himself, was sometimes forced to be cruel to his friends and fellow slaves, forced to lose his own humanity by joining forces with the masters in order to avoid his own abuse and beatings. His plight, during his years as a slave, when he was required to whip fellow slaves, reminded me of that of the Kapos, during the Holocaust. Kapos were prisoners who meted out the justice and punishment upon other prisoners, for their Nazi captors. Were they co-conspirators or simply saving their own skins? It is an ethical conundrum.
Perhaps not all masters were the same, but all owned their slaves and valued them more for their purchase or resale price and their productivity, rather than for their lives. Some slaves, realizing they would never be free, tried to escape. When caught, the punishment was inhuman. They were whipped beyond comprehension or murdered. Although many tried hard to please their masters, they were often caught between the petty jealousies of the master and the mistress, neither willing to understand that a slave had no choice but to do what they were told, that they had no free will. There was no safety for them. There were no defenders of their plight.
Simply reading about the beatings, often beyond human endurance, made my skin crawl, made me want to find those barbaric, immoral, insensitive savages who treated other human beings so maliciously, though they are long gone. These poor victims had no recourse whatsoever. The mercilessness of the owners and the overseers leaves the reader aghast and hoping there is an afterlife where these people do get their just desserts. They were totally selfish and cold-blooded, pitiless and callous. There are simply no adequate words to describe that blight upon our history.
The years of beatings and abuse never broke Solomon's spirit; he saw good qualities in almost everyone he met and always maintained a positive attitude, hoping to be free again.
In this memoir, he presents a clear, concise description of slavery from a slave's vantage point. His daily life was one of monotonous, unending labor and fear. Solomon was luckier than most. He played the violin and could entertain plantation owners, occasionally escaping the toil of his fellow slaves. He was clever and could build and repair most things, unlike the vast majority of slaves who were kept totally imprisoned by their forced life of ignorance. He was therefore, more valued. He knew of the outside world, while they knew of no other than the world of master and slave. He lived to go from his capture and captivity to freedom and his wife and family. He lived to try and see the worst of these slave traders cringe in fear, but not, unfortunately, brought to justice. Even though he was a free man in the eyes of the law, in the eyes of the world, he was still subservient, still second class. Once free, I read that he lectured on his experiences and also worked on behalf of the cause to abolish slavery and to aid other slaves seeking freedom through the Underground Railroad.
The descriptions of the cultivation and picking of the cotton and the process of planting and cutting of the sugar cane, as well as the explanation of how some of the crude equipment worked, was sometimes tedious, and that was the only drawback I could find in this beautifully written memoir, read by Louis Gossett Jr.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Story For Every Reader,
This review is from: Twelve Years a Slave (Audible Audio Edition)
The passion behind the sharing of this story runs deep. It started with Solomon Northrup's courage to tell his own story published in the 1850s, continued with Dr. Sue Eakin's life-long commitment to researching and publishing his experiences in the 1960s, was brought to life by Frank Eakin's desire to expand and complete his mother's work today, and finally, was portrayed by the readers and actors who applied heart and soul to expressing Solomon Northrup's experience which is, sadly, applicable still today in the form of human trafficking. With roots and branches like these, the story is for every reader- historian, activist, parent, child, and life-long learner.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great price!,
This a great price for a great book. I'm rushing to finish it before the film premieres in November. It's nearly unabridged which is a plus.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the book,
Jason S. (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 12 Years a Slave (Paperback)
I saw the movie and had to read the book. I found it fascinating to hear in more depth Solomon's account of being forced into slavery. A lot more details than were in the movie. Hard to imagine this happened in our country. It is a must read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!,
Melissa Burkhalter (Memphis, Tennessee) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Twelve Years A Slave (Official Movie Tie-In Audio Edition) (MP3 CD)
I actually listened to the audio book three times. This book was able to reach into the depths of my emotions and reel me in from the beginning. I found myself trying to put myself in Simon's position, and his family's for that matter, so many times. This version certainly demonstrated the terror and fear in the hearts of the black people in this era. Excellent read, highly recommend. You do not have to be a historian to fall in love with this book.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Twelve years a slave is a heart wrenching slave narrative.,
An incredible story triumph of the human spirit over the brutality of slavery . This intense,heart wrenching narrative by Solomon Northup is a must read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 12 Years a Slave, a must read for us all.,
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I am glad I read "12 Years a Slave". I had heard the movie discussed in the media and knew that the movie was hard to watch because of the slave history in our country. But I was surprised to find the book was published in 1854 and that it was actually written by the citizen enslaved for the 12 years just preceding it publishing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book! Mesmerizing and important! Page-turner!,
This review is from: 12 Years a Slave (Paperback)
I got this book after watching the movie. It let me experience the epic story and characters in a new way. I highly recommend it. The price was also great and I loved the paperback size for carrying it with me when I am on the go traveling. I recommend this book! It is an important story that must be read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars When Freedom Came,
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"If they don't know as much as their masters, whose fault is it? They are not allowed to know anything. You have books and papers, and can go where you please, and gather intelligence in a thousand ways. But your slaves have no privileges. You'd whip one of them if caught reading a book. They are held in bondage, generation after generation, deprived of mental improvement, and who can expect them to possess much knowledge?"
Reading about slavery from Northup's perspective was quite insightful because he was born free. It felt like he was soaking in every detail from the landscape to the nature and personalities of the other slaves so that he tell this story. Being without pen and paper during his 12 years of slavery did not hinder Northup's memory. I appreciated the details even though most were painful to read.
"Truly, Patsey was a splendid animal, and were it not that bondage had enshrouded her intellect in utter and everlasting darkness, would have been chief among ten thousand of her people."
After viewing the movie based on this book, I could not wait to read Northup's actual narrative about Patsey played by the actress Lupita Nyong'o. Patsey was known by her master as Queen of the Field because she could pick 500lbs of cotton a day. She was a tortured soul and only 23 years old {per Northup's documentation}. It makes my heart glad that this slave who was treated so brutally and only praised for her labor is now known of by people all over the world. Epps nor the mistress could not stop the power of the written word.
Patsey you made it. Slavery did not keep you bound. That evil institution did not keep your story from us. Northup gave you your freedom by writing your story. You are more than the Queen of the Field you are the Queen of our Hearts. I will never forget you.
Another remarkable woman of this narrative was the slave, Celeste. Her cunningness was inspiring. She evaded the dogs. They refused to follow her tracks. Knowing something about the area that Northup writes from, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, I can only speculate that Celeste may have dabbled in "roots." She ran away and stayed in the woods for months. When the terror from the beasts of the swamps overwhelmed her she returned to her master. He fastened her neck in stocks and sent her back to the fields.
Celeste your spirit of courage and determination was not lost. Other women put it on such as Ida B. Wells and Fannie Lou Hamer. The stocks did not bind your spirit you found us.
Personally, I think the only thing Solomon Northup had to get him through those twelve years was his music. Had he not gotten to play and travel to play I believe slavery would have stolen him from his family and us forever.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable,
Melissa McCauley (North Little Rock, AR) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 12 Years a Slave (Paperback)
This is one of those books everyone should read. Northrup's account of his kidnapping and twelve years of enslavement is made even more poignant by the matter-of-fact style of his narrative.
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As I've pointed out before, you don't have to be a high-end collector to enjoy the pleasure of following a favorite wine from one vintage to the next, taking note of the variations that weather and wine making bring to each new vintage.
As much a sign of the wheel of the seasons as the first green buds of springtime, the arrival of an old favorite with a new year on the label - and the anticipation of opening a bottle to see what's familiar and what's new - offers one of the simpler pleasures of wine appreciation.
So it is with today's featured wine, a modest item that I've been following for well over a decade now, is Laurel Glen "REDS," a wine made in the spirit of old California field blends by my old pal Patrick Campbell of Sonoma Mountain, a thoughtful gent who I like to describe as "winemaker-philosopher."
From Laurel Glen Sonoma Mountain Cabernet and Counterpoint through his Argentine import Terra Rosa (featured in the March 16, 2007 Wine Advisor) to the $10 REDS at the low end, Campbell's portfolio offers something to love at just about every price point.
REDS, which launched in 1994, has varied in its exact composition and style over the years, but it is almost always a blend of Zinfandel and Rhone-style varieties. In recent years its fruit has been sourced from Lodi in the Sacramento Delta, a rising wine region that Campbell calls "The California Heartland." Usually a blend of old-vines Zinfandel and Carignane with a little Petite Syrah, it adds a bit of extra Syrah and Petite Syrah in the 2005 vintage.
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This is a dark reddish-purple wine, almost black at the center. Fresh, fruit-centered aromas of red and black plums, cherries and berries add a warm note of spice. Full, ripe and juicy fruit flavors are well structured by fresh-fruit acidity and warm 14.5% alcohol. Fresh cherry-berry scents linger in a long finish. Recent vintages from Lodi seem a bit more New World than the original rustic Euro-style of this California field blend, but it remains an amiable, fresh and reasonably complex table red and a very fine value. (April 5, 2007)
FOOD MATCH: This hearty, earthy red was made to go with a juicy, medium-rare slice of roast leg of lamb; it's a natural with just about any roasted or grilled red meat.
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WHEN TO DRINK: Although it's meant for early enjoyment, I think the combination of fruit, balance and palatable tannins under a sturdy modern screw cap suggest that this wine will hold well for a few years in the cellar or on the wine rack.
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Mar and Madison arrive at the party.
"What if she's a hooker?" Mar replied, staring too, at the sky trying to estimate how high the building was.
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"You better not steal my corner though, I'm going to buy me some of those six inch hooker heels. I could be deadly with those." My passenger side door opened also with an extending arm offering to help me out of the car. I glanced quickly on the ground making sure there were no rain puddles in sight, didn't want my feet soaking all night since I decided on my black ballet flats.
It took me a good two hours just pondering what to wear tonight. I never had a certain style, it was more a style for which mood I was feeling. I wanted to go for a casual this-is-how-I-usually-dress-in-my-cute-clothes-so-I-don't-care-what-you-think look tonight. I had on a simple knit v-neck sleeveless black dress that landed to the top of my knees with a pair of black leggings. I wasn't your typical size 0 model, I did have my share of curves on my size 6-8 body, but i loved it that way. And I'm damn sure that the boys appreciated my proportionate sized boobs and booty that came with my appearance.
I always looked albino compared to Marilee, but my skin was a normal lighter shade for someone living in Chicago during the fall months. My favorite feature about myself, the one thing I would accept compliments on, was my dark blue eyes. I like to feel that they were mysterious, a look I practiced so hard to achieve on Photobooth through my Macbook. To top off my look was my long thick blonde hair which I always viewed more as a curse than a blessing. It always took forever and a day to manage, and when I finally felt satisfied with my style; it fell apart two hours later. For now I curled the ends which still had some of the extra hold hair spray intact, but who knows how long that was going to last?
After being checked in by the doorman, we were being lead to the elevator to reach the 36th floor. Lisa's apartment was stunning, but I knew from the moment we pulled up, that it would be. The main front room was filled with such vibrant furniture and colors, it was the perfect fit for the spunky little girl we knew in high school. Mar and I scanned the room for Lisa. Mar spotted her before I did, "Lisa! Hey! What's shakin girl?" She looked beautiful, I always liked hanging around Lisa, but I was never one to keep in touch, and seeing her again made me regret that.
"Madison! Oh my God!" Lisa said as she grabbed me into a huge hug.
"Hey! You look good. And this place, wow, just wow. Need a roomie who you can let stay for free? Cause I'm totally your girl."
She laughed, "As of right now no, but you're first on my list. Drinks are in the kitchen so help yourself. I just know that you're dying to meet Patrick, he'll be here shortly. Or so he says," she rolled her eyes, "You know how men are."
I laughed and excused myself to grab a drink.
I walked into the kitchen taking in all the stainless steel that surrounded it. I looked to the right seeing a table filled with every type of booze and mixer imaginable.
"Ahhh heaven." I said out loud to myself, and quickly walked over to the table. I immediately grabbed the nearest vodka bottle and a cup. With the cup in one hand and the bottle in the other I went to go pour my drink, until my hair fell in my face.
"Damn hair, always gets in the way". I gathered up my hair in one hand and tried to steadily pour the liquid into my cup with the other, and completely failed spilling onto the table. "Grrr..." I tried again with just holding the cup and the bottle in opposite hands, but the hair fell over my eyes.
"Here, let me help you," a male voice I didn't recognize whispered into my ear. Before I had the chance to turn around he gathered my hair off my face gently and held it at the base of my neck, as I poured my drink. A small shiver came at his touch, because his presence was so strong and so close.
"Thanks," I said as I started to turn around. I came face to face with a smirk america has loved to hate, Pete Wentz was standing before me.
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Authors Note:
Thanks everyone for the reviews. You seriously made me happy.
This chapter is a little wordy and not a lot of dialouge, but I'm such a sucker for set up and details.
Your reviews are always welcomed ( good or bad). Thanks!
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