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FIRST-PERSON: Hospitality & your heart
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PITTSBURGH, Pa. (BP) -- It was through a shared meal that God first spoke to our hearts about helping plant a church in the heart of Pittsburgh.
The first time we visited our church, it wasn't even a church yet. The pastor invited us to share a meal immediately following the service, and the entire congregation could fit around one long conference table.
The food was simple but the intimate community it afforded was not. I still remember what was prepared -- potato soup, fat chunks of crunchy bacon, leafy greens and the best homemade croutons I've ever tasted. And the individuals weren't just sharing bread; they were sharing life.
Shortly after joining the core group of this new plant, we began to open our small apartment for a weekly Bible study. Sometimes we shared a meal, other times I just served cookies and coffee.
On one occasion, I looked around the room at the people who had become our new family. They were sitting on stained carpet, eating from paper plates and happy as larks! No one complained about the lack of seating or the crayon swirls on the wall.
And in that moment, I realized the significance of the scriptural command to practice hospitality.
In Romans 12:10-13, Paul says: "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality."
The word Paul uses for "practicing" hospitality is a Greek word that means "to strive for" or "pursue." It has an active sense -- and points to great "vigorous effort," as noted by Alexander Strauch in "The Hospitality Commands."
To give you an idea of the importance Paul attaches to the pursuit of hospitality, we are also told to "pursue":
* Righteousness (1 Timothy 6:11)
* Good (1 Thessalonians 5:15)
* Peace (1 Peter 3:11)
* Love (1 Corinthians 14:1)
We are to strive for hospitality in the same way that we strive for righteousness. We are to "think about it, plan for it, prepare for it, pray about it, and seek opportunities to do it," as Strauch puts it.
My husband and I entertained at our previous church. We hosted the occasional meal for our pastor. I volunteered my home for a few women's events. But it wasn't until I saw the connections between the Gospel and the dinner table in our new church plant that I realized what a hospitable heart truly looked like.
It's about opening your heart to others by opening your home to them. It's about serving without grumbling. It's about consistently putting others' needs before your own.
God is still using hospitality to clean out my heart like a packed closet -- making room for others and, most importantly, for Him. I have 5-year-old twin BOYS! If you come to my house, I can guarantee you there will be fingerprint smudges and smashed food on something. Honestly, there are times when my front doormat better reads Do Not Disturb rather than Welcome.
And I still fight the temptation to wield hospitality as an excuse to buy those new dishes I saw at Target or the lighting fixture I added to my Pinterest board the other week.
But hospitality is not about throwing the best parties or crafting the perfect tablescape; it's a battle for the heart. God calls us to open our homes and hearts as a measure of the hospitality He has demonstrated toward us in Christ (Isaiah 25:6-9; Luke 14:16-24; Revelation 19:9).
Melissa Deming is the founder of HiveResources.com, a missions and ministry resource site for women, and the author of "Daughters of the King: Finding Your Place in the Biblical Story." The Deming family serves in a North American Mission Board church plant in Pittsburgh.
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Hardin County jailer Danny Allen told The News-Enterprise that 20-year-old Ryan Jones of LaFollette, Tenn., was taken into custody Tuesday night in Fairborn, Ohio, and was taken to the Greene County jail, which is near Dayton.
Jones originally was arrested in Whitley County, Ky., on charges of first-degree wanton endangerment and first-degree fleeing or evading police. The state transferred Jones to Hardin County in April for the work-release program. Jones was scheduled to be released in May.
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Today I have another app available for both iOS and Android. HBO GO is the new streaming service from HBO®. Yep, HBO in your pocket! It allows you to watch HBO original programming, movies, sports, & comedy etc. from your mobile device.
When I first downloaded the app I was not expecting the performance I got. Over 3G the movies are very watchable. It was definitely a 3G connection, but very usable. This is exactly what I think television providers are worried about. If I can subscribe directly to HBO, why pay the cable company? Right now you do need a participating television provider, but what would happen if HBO added in-app subscriptions? Then, if I could get my phone to display on the TV I'd be set. On the iPhone I did try using Apple's AirPlay to stream the app to my AppleTV 2, but the app only supported audio over AirPlay. Hopefully they will add AirPlay video support at some point.
As I mentioned above, HBO GO requires that you have an HBO subscription through one of the "participating television providers". When you first launch it you choose your provider and enter your account info. That was interesting. I was surprised to so many negative reviews in the iTunes App Store saying that Time Warner was not supported. Time Warner owns HBO! Still, giving a bad rating to a FREE app because your provider does not participate seems odd.
HBO GO is free. It's available for Android in the Android Market where it has 3.5 stars from 2355 ratings. It's available for iPhone & iPad in the App Store where it has 3.5 stars from 3708 ratings. It was really nice to use on the iPad.
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Fundraising for your Real Break trip will be a new adventure! Very rarely do students NOT raise the total cost of their trip. In fact, they usually end up raising MORE than the amount that is needed!
Here are some basic tips:
- Start Right Away! Although your Real Break trip may be several months away, you could find donors who are looking to give before the end of the year for tax purposes.
- It is okay to contribute some of your own funds. Start putting aside some money every week. You will be asking many people to help support your participation in Real Break. So, do not be afraid to be a donor, too.
- Organize a fundraiser! From a campus wine and cheese night, to selling root beer floats during Coffee hour at Church, get creative and come up with your own unique way to share your Real Break trip with others and to gain their support.
- Your family and friends can be a great support to you. Make sure they're on board – they are a great resource to help in the process of fundraising by donating to your trip, getting donations from co-workers, and directing you to specific people who may be able to make larger contributions.


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Sunday June 6th is National Cancer Survivor Day and the Avera Cancer Institute is throwing a picnic at Sertoma Park in Sioux Falls to celebrate the lives of current patients, survivors and their loved ones. We introduce you to an inspirational couple from Sioux Falls who are proud to attend their first Survivor's Day Celebration.
Bill and Nancy Olson from Sioux Falls are high school sweethearts who have not only been together a long time, they've been through a lot together. In February of 2009 they both were diagnosed with cancer; Bill prostate cancer, Nancy breast cancer at the exact same time.
Bill says, "It sounds kind of funny but in a way it was good because you weren't focused on yourself because you were concerned about the other."
Nancy and Bill didn't take their cancer diagnosis sitting down, they got up, got moving and got healthy.
Nancy says, "We started walking. We thought, what can we do to help this process along to stay as healthy as we can during a time when we are having dramatic, drastic treatments? We looked at our life and knew we needed to get more physically active. We also changed our eating habits. We tried to do what we could while the doctors were doing what they could."
They are both proud to say they have been cancer free for more than a year and are looking forward to Avera's Cancer Survivor Day Celebration.
Julie Dixen with the Avera Cancer Institute says, "There are so many things that happen in the daily lives of our patients so to be able to come out and say hey I've really accomplished something by this cancer experience is really valuable."
Nancy says, "It's a feeling of real celebration, thankfulness and concern for those who are just entering this journey. People say how was it? Both of us agree, it was do-able because of the support of lots of people, family, friends, church and a fantastic medical staff. It takes a village to get through it."
The Olson's will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary this November, a huge milestone they were bound and determined to make during their battle with cancer. I asked them if they any words of wisdom on either journey and they said it has served them well to have faith, hope, a positive attitude and be glad for today.
Avera Cancer Survivor Day Celebration
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Have you played with water beads yet? They're surprisingly fun and addictive!
If you're even remotely connected to Pinterest or a fan of any of my fave blogs, there's a really good chance you already know about these spectacular little sensory Water Beads by Aqua Gems. If it hadn't been for the magic of the internet I never would have known these even existed, let alone tried them as a tool for exploration and discovery.
Supplies for Water Bead Sensory Experience
- Water Beads: I found ours in the floral section at JoAnn Fabrics, but if you can't find them near you, you can easily find them on Amazon.
- Tray with edges
- Water
Step 1
I set up our DIY light table and then N filled the top with about 1/2″ of water.
Step 2
Pour the tiny aqua gems into a small container for for your child to add to the water.
Step 3
Scoop the beads and drop them in. Watch them grow. This is great for teaching patience, and it's fascinating to watch the beads absorb water.
Our Experience with Water Beads
As my child mixed them up, we marveled at how they grew….slowly….growing….slowly…(good lesson in patience!). N played with them while her sister napped and we set them aside for a couple hours. After snacks and a romp outside, this is what they looked like.
And it turned out that 14 month old Baby Rainbow enjoyed them even more than big sister. I was super cautious at first because little things that look like food go in the mouth, but after a few watchful "not for eating"comments, she was good to go.
I tucked the light table under a kitchen cabinet and Baby R has gone back to dig it out at least five times since. I think she's fascinated by the texture of the beads and can't seem to get enough of them. I still keep a close eye on her when she uses them, but it's helpful to know that the gems are non-toxic. In fact, she's intently playing with them as I type. So maybe this post is really about "how to entertain your little one while you get things done."
One last thing, the beads look really cool with light shining through them, but it's not a deal breaker if you don't have a light table. A clear bowl on a sunny day or in a well-lit room will work well too!
More Water Beads
For more Water Bead fun, check out Messy Kids' Creepy Crawly water beads and The Chocolate Muffin Tree's Water Bead fun. And related to this, you might also be interested in the FAKE SNOW that we recently made.
Have you introduced your kids to Water Beads?
What are your favorite materials for sensory play?
My 14-month old is well-supervised when playing with Aqua Gems. Please use your best judgment when introducing young children to small objects.
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I think Jennifer Rosson of Style Your Life is an excellent stylist.
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Thank you, Jennifer!
I think Jennifer Rosson of Style Your Life is an excellent stylist.
Here is an outfit she styled for me.
Thank you, Jennifer!
Driving Camden home it was just the three of us. Andrew drove, Cam was in the car seat and I was in the back next to him.
Our minds were swirling with the words we had heard . . . colic, discomfort, tremors, seizures, . . .
Cam was content . . . . until he wasn't . . . and then he was un-soothable.
I thought of the weekend ahead of us. It was 3:00 pm on a Friday and we were responsible for a very sick preemie. I was terrified.
I asked Andrew to call our doctor, to see if they would set up an appointment right away. We had one for the following Monday, but I could not possibly wait that long.
We knew pieces of his birth story, enough to know that he had not been well, he had been in the hospital, and then lived with a nurse and now he was being placed into our hands, and while Andrew is very capable I am absolutely inept at all things medical.
We have the most tremendous doctor and they fit us in at 4:30 on a Friday, just so she could look at this baby and help us know what to do.
Baby boy received great care. Our doctor took lots of time and taught us a great deal. We got to know this baby boy with our doctor. She went over feedings with us and "rooting," an infant's way of looking for food.
She showed us birthmarks and read his medical history and deciphered what medical appointments should be made for the week ahead. He would have three different doctors visits and she had doctors to send us to.
We had a plan. And it was no longer just me and Andrew, we now had a team of people in place for this poor, sick, infant.
We were collecting names and numbers and scheduling appointments when it happened: a shift in my perception.
Our doctor came back out of her office and stood between Andrew and me. She looked us each in the eyes and she said to us, "It is going to be ok. I want you to take him home and enjoy him. Think of him as a healthy baby, because that is what he is. He is a healthy baby. We will address your concerns and his issues, but for this weekend, focus on this beautiful, healthy baby."
And in the midst of uncertainty, truth was spoken and we were both able to breathe and enjoy.
Shifting my perspective brought peace, anticipation, and joy.
And we had wonderful first days together as a family, a family with a healthy, happy baby boy.
Our experience of welcoming a child into our lives is so different from the images we see and the stories we hear that writing about it has been difficult for me.
Both boys that sleep peacefully in my home as I type came into the world in similar ways.
Their birth mothers did not know that they carried life for months as the tiny bodies developed.
Both boys were born in hospitals and then stayed in those hospitals for weeks.
They were cared for by doctors and dedicated nurses whose faces we have never seen.
They were rocked by arms that only held them for a short time. And then when the day came for those babies to go home . . . they were placed into temporary care.
Our oldest lived in the city apartment of a 76-year-old woman and baby Cam was placed in an upstairs apartment of a 58-year-old nurse. There was love, but there was no permanency.
We picked up Cole at the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in the city. He arrived in a cab with his foster-mother and a box of his belongings. Business swirled around us, people smiled and moved on while our entire life shifted. It felt dingy. It felt uncertain. It felt rushed.
And then we put him in the car and drove home to our future uncertain. It would be over a year before the adoption was finalized.
When it came time to pick up two month old Cam, we requested that we meet him at his foster mother's. I thought it would be more natural and less chaotic.
The truth is that is was still awkward and uncertain and it was hard.
We drove down an unfamiliar urban street. People were hanging out in groups in front of houses and looked at us as we got out of our cars. We followed an unknown DCF worker up stairs to a large white house I am unable to describe as I felt like I was walking through a tunnel of thoughts and emotions. I remember he opened the door without knocking. We entered a hallway and at the top of large wooden staircase he greeted a woman holding the a tiny baby.
I am sure she said hello, but I remember her greeting as being "He has colic!"
She placed the sweet-faced, cradle capped, little boy into my arms, bringing us into a living room while she bustled about gathering objects and telling us about the little one's many medical issues. She offered us a large medical book. I declined, overwhelmed.
The social worker sat. Andrew collected the objects and put them into our car . . . a bouncy seat, a baby bathtub, bags of clothes and a large activity car for when he is much bigger. And she talked. She talked all about this little boy. She was anxious. He was sick. He'd had a fever, tremors, seizures . . . and the words swirled and I tried to bring grace and peace. I thanked her, reassured her. And while we headed out the steepest back exit staircase, I handed the baby to Andrew and grabbed the handrail to steady myself.
The social worker spoke to me as Andrew placed the tiny baby in the cavernous car seat. "The visits are on Mondays, so we will need to schedule that."
I looked at him, overwhelmed by the whirlwind that was, and completely empty of understanding. This baby has visits? With whom? ". . . Ok . . ." I tried to say, tried to think.
"Maybe we will change that, I will call you . . . " He said more to himself than to me, and he was gone, waving and in his car.
And then we were in our car. I have the same picture of Cam, in the car seat, but I cannot publish pictures of him.
And at 3:30 on a Friday afternoon I asked Andrew to please call our doctor. We had a sick baby and a weekend ahead and I didn't know what to do.
And the uncertainty began.
In my last post I wrote about our debate as to whether or not to have an Adoption Registry. Here are our top ten baby items to be thinking about when you may be having or receiving a baby.
Ergo Baby Carrier - This baby carrier is wonderful for so many reasons. It keeps you close to baby and allows you to adventure with them for years (I carried our 3-year-old on my back in it). Our baby falls asleep in it every time. I sometimes moby our little guy at home, as it is softer, but if I had to pick one carrier, this would be it. Intentional connection and adventuring.
Zutano Baby Booties – Babies do not need shoes, but as they grow having something that stays on their feet is ideal. These booties stay on, they are snuggly and they are machine washable by a wonderful Vermont company. Intentional clothing.
Swaddleme Swaddle Blankets – Newborns love to be swaddled. We have found that our little guy falls asleep faster and stays asleep longer in a swaddle. These swaddles are super easy and super-snuggly. Intentional sleeping.
Chicco Keyfit 30 Infant Car Seat and Base – We love this infant car seat. It is highly rated and tremendously easy. Intentional Safety.
Snap-and-Go Stroller - These are two different purchases (making this list more than 10 items), but they go together. If you need a stroller in those infant days then this snap and go is the way to go. It is light and easy. I like it better than the bulkier stroller that is part of the "travel system." Strollers are abundant. This is best for shopping and small trips. We move from this to an umbrella stroller. You may want an additional jogging stroller. Intentional travel.
Nursing Pillow – Though I am not breast-feeding, this pillow has still been very helpful for a baby who has had acid reflux and spits up a good deal. It is easily portable and he can be propped up anywhere. Intentional comfort.
Hape My First Gym – We absolutely love this little wooden "play gym." It has a mirror and a little bell. I would choose it over a plastic one any day. Intentional play.
Side Snap Shirts – For early days these side snap shirts are ideal. When baby spits up one does not have to take the wet and icky shirt up over baby's head, instead it is easy on and off. Diaper changing is easier. These are a must. Intentional dressing.
Sophie the Giraffe - Sophie is designed to "awaken baby's senses." The design is intentional. And the result is a beloved first toy and teether. Intentional teething.
Cloth Diapers & Wash cloths – Maybe we are really unique to have two babies that spit up a lot, but these items have become central to our day-to-day. We use the cloth diapers under the baby to protect whatever he is lying on and we use the wash cloths to wipe up spit ups throughout the day. Intentional Clean Up.
Blankets – Having baby blankets around to lay down for tummy time or to bring along in the car is helpful. Intentional stocking up.
When Cole came to us we felt uncertain about everything.
Creating a registry just felt wrong.
We had a month to prepare. This was not "our child." This was a child we had agreed to take care of . . . and so began my own journey of uncertainty about what really made me a mama (a story for another time).
Graciously friends and co-workers gave us boxes with clothes and gadgets and things. We were independent and quietly walked forward into the unknown.
We knew more this time. More about what we needed to gather.
We had five days this time. I started searching Craigslist right away. We were both working. There was no weekend before baby would arrive. So we decided to go ahead and go for it. We would put a registry out there.
And we didn't feel good about it. It felt hard, to ask for other people to take their time, to use their money.
It felt worse when the story seemed to change in two ways . . . the baby had some real medical issues that we were not sure we could handle and the more we knew the greater the chance that this baby would return to his family of origin.
Honestly, we struggled with it.
Even as items began arriving at our door before the baby, it all felt hard.
But it did shift.
As friends and family purchased items and connected with us it started to feel like we were not alone.
As we came to feel sure that this baby would be with us for months, years, and hopefully, forever, we wanted more and more to share him and our adventures with him with others. And even if it is not forever . . . he now enters the world with his first blankets and onesies from the people we love. And that is a great beginning to a little life.
A humble and great heap of gratitude to our friends and family.
And for other foster-to-adopt-mamas, go for it, reach out and register. It opens your hands to receive and isn't that what adoption is about?
Andrew and I received a phone call on a Friday afternoon about a little boy in need of a home, and on Monday we chose to step forward and say yes, that this little boy should come join our family.
We didn't say yes right away. We took time to think about it, the impact, the fit.
This little boy was sick, he was a premie, he had not had good prenatal care. There would be doctors visits, possible surgery.
This little boy would not be "ours," may never be "ours." Someone could come forward.
There was a lot of risk. A great deal would be required of us.
But there was a baby in need of a home . . .
I do want to note here that in foster care Andrew and I have said "no" at least as many times as we have said yes. We have always taken the time to talk through the scenario, talk through the impact and the fit, and we recognize very clearly that there are times and circumstances that do not line up and we were very clear that this may be one of them.
But on Monday, with all of the risks, with all of the impact, with all that it meant, we said yes.
On Tuesday we learned that Friday would be the day he was coming to be with us and we started preparing.
On Thursday we got the email.
Twenty-four hours before we were set to pick up baby boy we learned of an additional possible medical issue. And for us the need of care exceeded what we felt prepared to give. It was heartbreaking and we needed to re-evaluate and make a clear headed best decision for the baby and for us.
I headed to Halibut Point. Halibut is my piece of nature where I can feel my head clear and where I re-center. I just made time and space to get there. And I walked and I prayed. I got quiet and I felt open. I was open to the yes, and I was open to no.
And as I gazed out over the ocean this singular boat made its way slowly before me . . .
And I was very clear.
Before us was an opportunity.
I do not get to set the full course. I do not get to choose the destination.
But we have been invited to enjoy the sail.
So we said yes.
And on Friday, we picked up baby boy.
Our time in Prince Edward Island was grey. The drive back was rainy. We had decided to head home early.
Two hours from the border I looked at my phone. I had turned off all calling features since we were out of the country . . . but there was a little circle letting me know that I had a voicemail.
The voicemail was from a particular city, and we both knew what that meant.
Andrew and I have been doing foster care since 2007. That is six years now. We primarily do short-term placements. It is a good fit for us. A few months ago we decided to say that we were open to adoption again. We did the switch in paperwork quietly and without fanfare. And we chose to walk forward with open hands, our motto.
This particular city that the phone call was from probably meant it was a call about fostering short-term . . . but we both knew that it could mean an adoption placement. I did not say that outloud, Andrew either. We decided to just wait until we crossed back into Maine and were able to check the voicemail.
The time ticked by slowly and it rained.
When we did finally arrive at the border, the line of cars was long and there was a second voicemail, same number.
"You can check it and we can pay the extra dollar or whatever," Andrew said watching me look at my phone.
"I can wait . . ."
As soon as we crossed into the states I started to call and Andrew made a wrong turn and . . . we were all turned around. I waited until we were cruising down 95 south.
It was our caseworker. There was a baby. An eight week old baby boy. There were some medical issues. They wanted to place him in a pre-adoptive home. We were the first choice. Were we interested? Should they look at other families?
At 3:00 on a Friday afternoon the phone-tag began and finally we just pulled over, put on the speakerphone and allowed the reality of the moment to sink in, if only for a few minutes.
Our family had an opportunity to grow . . .
. . . but there were medical issues
. . . but there would be a concurrent plan of reunification
He was eight weeks old. He had spent the first part of his life in two hospitals and then had been living as a foster child with a nurse.
. . . we had not been preparing for nine months, were we ready to shift everything for an infant?
. . . how would Cole react?
Our thoughts raced.
We recognized that phone call on the side of the road had the potential to change our lives.
And we chose to step forward into the unknown.
Four years ago our little boy Colton had been born. The plan was that he would come to be with us and that we would move forward with an open adoption.
All of that changed and Colton was placed in foster care. The Department of Children of Families would not be working with our adoption agency. The goal was reunification and "all doors were closed, we would not be adopting him."
We walked quietly through those days. Even four months later when a call came asking if we were open to adopting that same little boy my steps forward were so tentative, so quiet that a year later there were family members who did not realize we had officially adopted Cole.
Adoption is a different road to walk down. The waiting is different. The expanding of one's family is different. International adoption and domestic adoption are different. Adopting through a private agency and adopting through the state are different. It is a strange and sacred road.
There was some part of me that was scared to share the process as we walked with Cole. I did not want a shower. We did not announce his arrival. We waited to have any kind of celebration with friends until he turned one.
We are in a new and sacred place. There is a new little guy with us, and it is not a sure thing that he will be with us forever, but there is a possibility. I have decided to adventure forward in a bolder way.
I am going to blog about it, because blogging helps me process. I am going to blog because it is a strange and beautiful journey. I am not going to wait to post until things are clear and sure. I invite you to join us on the adventure of fostering and possibly adoption. It will be a beautiful road.
We have a wall in our kitchen that has become a focal point for our shared goals and lives. We have changed our kitchen wall once again. This is our fourth evolution.
Here are the previous three versions. We love having a place in our home that reflects our goals and intentions.
When our ceiling had to be replaced this summer, and therefore the kitchen repainted, we went ahead and took the opportunity to spruce up our wall, making it even more functional for us.
We redefined what we really wanted on our command center wall. We use a shared calendar on our computers. That includes what is for dinner each night, so we decided that we did not use the monthly calendar or the weekly menu on our wall, at least for the summer.
Instead we put up our Summer Adventure Goals. Keeping track of those here has been so fun.
I like the idea of having Seasonal goals here that last longer than our monthly goals (monthly goals are in a google doc now).
The other pinboard may hold anything we like. For the summer we went for this "centering" picture I found on Pinterest.
We have been choosing various short phrases this year that we like and that are centering. This is actually January's choice, but we reinstated it this summer.
We made the silhouette of Cole this past November and gave it as a gift to his grandmother's at Christmas. Here is a link to the tutorial we used.
We love the cheery yellow (actually a cream colored paint) and the versatility of the wall.
I am linking up at the following places:
Here he is in his own words:
What is your favorite color?
Green and Yellow.
What is your favorite toy?
Teddy Bear (Probably because it was the toy he had with him at that moment. Cole has lots of favorites, and whatever he has with him is often his favorite).
What is your favorite show?
Jake and the Neverland Pirates (The most recent show he has been introduced to).
What is your favorite thing to eat?
Watermelon (he adds and juice, sometimes his papa puts watermelon juice into a little teacup for Cole as a special treat).
What is your favorite outfit?
A tie and a nice shirt (Cole and I had been to the theater, he does love dressing up, though it does not happen often).
What is your favorite animal?
Teddy Bear
What is your favorite song?
Old Macdonald, The Itsy Bitsy Spider (I asked him about show tunes because we have been listening to a Pandora station and he has been singing his little heart out. He chooses Chim Chimney and I ask him about Tomorrow).
What is your favorite story?
The Three Little Pigs
Who is your best friend?
"You and Bella"
What is your favorite thing to do outside?
Play in my sandbox, play with my toys.
What is your favorite drink?
"Juice and milk and water . . . . and apple cider" He has a good memory he had apple cider in the fall and loved it.
What do you like to take to bed with you at night?
His teddy bear.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A teenager. (He really does look forward to being a teenager. I did get him to say now that he will listen to me when he is a teenager . . . ).
What is your favorite thing about Papa?
"Playing with him . . . Tick-Tock, Tall Mater" (I asked him about this. He says that he and Papa play Tick-Tock, like the crocodile from Peter Pan, and that Tall Mater is playing cars). "I love Papa, and he can fly me like Peter Pan. I can fly! I can fly! I can fly!" (Andrew is really good at flying Cole all around).
What is your favorite thing about Mama?
"You. You snuggle me in your bed . . . Play with puppets." I brought up going to the theater.
What's your favorite thing to do?
Play with boats.
Happy fourth birthday, dear boy! We love you!


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What could be more rewarding than using your knowledge to help people? NCC medical billing students and Stacy Beaty, a biological science major, have experienced that fulfillment by doing service learning projects at the Cancer Support Center (CSC) in Bethlehem. The CSC is an international, non-profit organization that provides support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones.
"Nutrition is the body's first line of defense for a strong immune system," says Beaty . "You give your body the best chance by being careful about what you put into it."
Beaty put her learning to great use last semester, chopping greens and sharing information about nutrient-dense foods as a service learning student/volunteer at the Cancer Support Community -Greater Lehigh Valley (CSC), part of an international non-profit organization that provides support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. At the end of the class, she surveyed participants' beliefs in the link between diet and cancer and the dietary changes class members had made. "Investigating the Relationship between Diet and Cancer Survivor Mentality" showed that a majority of respondents reported positively.
While Beaty and the CSC point out that there is no definitive cancer diet, and that foods cannot prevent cancer or its recurrence, the CSC reports that eating the right kinds of foods before, during, and after treatment helps people feel better and stay stronger.
In the monthly Healthy Cooking class, participants prepared recipes provided by instructors, often trying lesser-known vegetables, fruits and grains. What are some of these beneficial foods?
"The most healthful foods are a rainbow of colored vegetables," Beaty says. "Kale is versatile and nutrient-dense -- more so than spinach. The grain quinoa is high in protein, and blueberries are rich in anti-oxidants."
Mexican pita pizza, made in class, brims with flavorful and nutritious ingredients. Thin-sliced tomatoes, mashed beans, seasonings, garlic, salsa or guacamole top a whole grain pita. Roasted vegetables also work well in this recipe. Trout, oven-steamed in parchment, offers protein in a lean, tasty form. Dinners made by the class are often vegetarian, with dairy products included, if at all, in non- or low-fat varieties.
Technique is just as important as ingredients, Beaty says. "You''d be surprised at how much fat oil adds to a dish. Instead, use vegetable broth, tomato juice or water to cook food. This method is called steam frying or water sautéing."
Dessert did not go neglected in class. Pineapple ice cream or berry crisp ended some meals on a sweet and wholesome note.
In addition to nutritional know-how, the class gave students an emotional boost. "When you take charge of healthful lifestyle changes," Beaty says, "you feel empowered and more in control of your well-being. You reduce your stress."
Beaty learned about the Cancer Support Community's Healthy Cooking Class while a student in Associate Professor Sharon Lee-Bond's Biology I class. Before enrolling at NCC, she had trained at Second Helpings, a non-profit culinary school and community kitchen in Indianapolis, and worked in food service for five years. At NCC, she founded the Vegetarian Club and initiated Meatless Mondays in the College cafeteria, and has been accepted into the Student Leadership Class. She still volunteers at the CSC, doing data entry and other activities, since her schedule does not accommodate the cooking class at present.
She is excited about doing another project at CSC next fall. Through a focus group, she will explore how activities such as the cooking class encouraged participants to make healthful lifestyle changes and gain a better sense of control over their lives.
Medical billing majors are helping the Cancer Support Center fill an urgent need for handy informational literature for their clients. Inspired by The Morning Call's annual Be an Angel campaign, which matches schools and civic organizations with donors and volunteers, Adjunct Professor of Office Administration Sue Manella saw a wonderful chance for service learning for her medical billing students.
For several semesters, Manella's students have been modifying and formatting CSC educational materials to be easier to understand, similar to a glossary. About the ongoing project, Manella says, "the students are learning empathy for those affected by cancer, proper grammar, readability levels of the average population, research techniques, and most importantly -- medical terms!"
The student's ultimate goal is to create a handbook in publishable form. Moreover, they have become involved with other volunteer activities at the center, even as their initial project picks up momentum.
Volunteering at the CSC has been rewarding and enjoyable for NCC students.
"I learned that I could make a difference in people's lives. You only know the impact of your participation when you get involved," says Stacy Beaty.
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Sorry folks, a probably-daft pattern question here; I am working the pattern in size XL, so for Left Front have CO 43 stitches. Armhole shaping as per back (2 x BO 6 sts, then dec 1 st x 6) gets me to 25 sts, but reading ahead to neck shaping I see to dec 1 st x 15, which should get me to 16 sts, but the maths don't work - I will end up with only 10 stitches to work over the rest of the piece, which will then not work when I get to shape shoulder. Should I do fewer decreases on neck shaping, and stop at 16 stitches, or have a made a boo-boo somewhere else...?
Hi there, so sorry for the late response but I just saw this comment! I can see the problem...you have written above that you BO 6 sts TWICE at the armholes when it should ONLY BE ONCE. When you did the back it was twice because you had to do it for each side of the back but since it is only the Left Front you will BO 6 only once. That will give you the 16 sts after all shaping at the neck is done :) Hope that helped!
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noun (plural assiduities)
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I was scrolling my newsfeed when I saw his picture. He was sick. I wanted to ask him how he's doing and what happened to him. but I can't.. I spent hours typing and backspacing and no matter what I do, I just can't send it. Maybe cause deep within me, I know that he's family and friends are there for him and that he doesn't need me.
I saw his present. I stalked her. Her page, her twitter, her blog. I read her posts. I read how much she loves him and how much she's lucky to have him. And to be honest, I think actually, they're lucky to have each other.. and I know nothing. I can't explain what I felt. my tears ran through my cheeks. and I feel like somehow I'm strong writing this post, I might breakdown though, cause it was all just this afternoon..
I re-read our past conversations. Saw his drawings for me. I remembered everything. It was so painful. I feel so stupid for not seeing that everything I wanted was him… And I let him go.
Lesson learned the hard way.. Again. You never really know what you've got until you lose them.
Tomorrow is my birthday. I wanted to wish him back.. But that won't probably happen cause for one, it's no more secret and two, nah. I was just kidding. That's plain mean and selfish. And besides, I got nothing on her… on them. They are perfect for each other and I am definitely not exaggerating.
I just wish that everyone knows what they've got. And won't take things for granted. Be contented. And always be thankful. May it be, blessings or lessons in life. And I hope this one come true, though it's no more secret.. My heart will forever be grateful for knowing him. And I will always pray for him and wish him well.


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The "Goings on About Town" photo in this week's New Yorker featured a familiar sight to anyone who's strolled the High Line on a hot day. The Sundeck's lounge chairs – both rolling and stationary – have become a veritable Mecca for sunbathers.
For those who remember the early iterations of the High Line's design, the photo also reminds us of something...
This was one of the first renderings of the Sundeck. Note the early conception of the water feature as a deeper, narrower channel, the longer, lower lounge chairs, and their placement on the western, not the eastern, edge of the Sundeck. This rendering was never released, as the Sundeck concept soon began to take a form more like its current one.
Some things, though, have not changed. Front and center, the bikini-clad babe-rendering serves as a harbinger of sunbathers to come.


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Word around campus is that Neil Marshall will direct the film adaptation of the graphic novel "Kong: King Of Skull Island". The story is set after the original tale of King Kong and follows the events after Kong's body had disappeared. I have nothing sarcastic to say about this because it sounds awesome. I will though point out how ridiculous it sounded when Tim Curry said "gorilla" in 1995's "Congo".
I have absolutely no idea how the movie business works. I say this because Dimension films has just picked up the rights to "Horns", the big screen adaption of the Joe Hill novel starring Daniel Radcliffe. This confuses me because the film has been in the works for a while now and I assume has wrapped on filming so why the hell is it it just getting picked up? I mean I get it when it's some B-movie softcore porn flick but this is Harry Potter. Someone explain this to me? I don't understand things.
Screen Gems has bought the rights to "The Unsacred", a new supernatural thriller from writer Amanda Gusack. You might know her from the 2005 horror film "In Memorium" but most likely you recognize the name from my one man all drag stage show based on the life of John Cusack. Think about it for a second, it makes total sense.
Jason Blum, the guy who's produced every horror movie you've scene in the past 10 years, is teaming up with Kevin McCormick to bring "White Smoke" to life. As you might have guessed by the title the project will follow a number of spooky time events that put the Vatican on its heels. No word yet on when the project will see the light of day but Jeff Richard and Mark Bianculli are lined up to pen the script for the project. Priests, they're so hot right now.
Hugs are wonderful. Except if your better half is packing heat and accidentally shoots and kills you when you hug him. Then they are kind of shitty.
I've wanted to punch a lot of people in the face over the past 35 years but I'll be the first one to admit that this California guy who punched a young convenience store worker because he didn't have enough money for his $1.41 cigar might have gone too far. Alright, he 100% did. You got me.
Neil Marshall, our friend who directed "The Descent", has been tapped to take the wheel on "The Last Voyage Of Demeter". The film tells the story the ship and crew that transported Dracula from Transylvania to London as told by the lone survivor of the voyage. I don't want to spoil anything... but scurvy.
Julianne Moore has been confirmed to be playing the nutso mother in the upcoming "Carrie" remake. Which is fun because she seems so nice so I kind of feel like even if she locked me in a closet for hours on end I wouldn't be so mad at her. Like those stupid Sour Patch Kids commercials. Awww she whipped me with a ruler but now she's making me pancakes.
Heather Graham and Carrie-Anne Moss have been tapped for roles in a new film titled "Compulsion". The flick is a remake of a South Korean horror-comedy about two women who live next to each other and realize one is on a hefty bad luck streak while the other is finding herself overflowing with good luck. I assume Heather Graham will have the good luck because she's never made out with Keanu Reeves.
Michelle Monaghan who looks like a solid D cup has joined Owen Wilson and Pierce Brosnan in the cast of "The Coup", a new film about a family stuck in Southeast Asia during a coup. Maybe a large B actually. I don't know, they do amazing things with push up technology these days.
Fishermen in Germany are blaming swimmers who pee in their local pond for the 500 plus fish they found dead recently. Even I'm not that much of a monster to make the joke you're thinking of.
A Pennsylvania woman beat the holy living hell out of her husband during a fight over his facial hair. Which is funny because now he's probably going to go nuts when she doesn't clean. And the cycle will begin anew.
"Pineapple Express" director David Gordon Green is plotting the much talked about remake of the Dario Argento wunderkind "Suspiria" as his next birthing. Green is excited to hop on the project but sees his retelling leaving behind the ballet theme for a girl's boarding school setting. And I am seeing this as more of a hardcore porn flick but truth be told if I was allowed to remake movies 99% of them would turn out that way.
Khalid Laith and Razane Jammal have both signed on to play roles in the upcoming Tobe Hooper flick "Djinn" which focuses on a couple who finds their luxury apartment is inhabited by some sort of demon type thing that plays tricks or something. I have no idea who either of these guys are but I would never admit that though because I'd be too afraid that it sounds racist. Oh boy, I've said too much. Really need to get that backspace key fixed.
Along with 37 other movies it sounds like mancrush Neil Marshall is also working on an alien invasion movie set during World War 2. That's about all the details that have been discussed on this one but I've always wanted to post something about Hitler getting some sort of anal probing so let's hope something along those lines makes it into the movie.
On the heels of the release date for "Piranha 3DD" being pushed to a November 23rd Joel Soisson has been brought in to produce the flick along with fixing the script. I have no idea how you could screw up a script that probably goes something like "girl takes off top, fish eats girl, repeat" but what the hell do I know. Maybe throw in a "nude girl swims with other nude girl to weird music". Wait that's been done? I'll never make it in this town.
What's the best way to solve an argument about a dog that keeps crapping in your yard? Gunfight! I'm not even sure why you had to ask. Of course I have no idea why the two Mississippi men were shooting at each other when the dog is the one doing the crapping.
2,500 rubber ducks have been stolen from an Illinois police station. The ducks were intended for a... wait a second wasn't Bloody Good Horror's own Mark in Illinois this past weekend? You suspect, son!
Not content to rest on his laurels, Tom Six has already begun filming "Human Centipede: Full Sequence". Per Six, they plan to finish filming by December and have the film in the Sundance Film Festival by January.
Neil Marshall is going to take you out to eat for his next film "Underground" as he explores the world of cannibalism and exclusive supper clubs. With Marshall's track record, I'll just go ahead and assume this flick will be alright.
John Cusack's going to play a troubled writer! Glad to see he's trying something new, right? This time around, it's not just any old troubled writer; Cusack's been cast as Edgar Allen Poe in an upcoming biopic. Don't worry film makers, we can just forget about genre veteran Jefferey Coombs who's been playing Poe on stage for the last two years to critical accolades.
James Cameron thinks that movies like "Piranha 3D" cheapen the 3D medium he worked so hard to breath new life into. I'd like to remind Mr. Cameron that he's the reason every damn movie coming out lately is trying to shoehorn 3D into it's tag lines. That, and I guess he forgot directing the original 3D "Piranha" film?
Paris Hilton was busted for coke possession in Las Vegas this past weekend. I guess all the Lindsday Lohan rehab news was stealing her thunder.
1859 - At the University of Göttingen, PhD candidate Albert Niemann isolates the alkaloid C17H21NO4 from leaves of the plant Erythroxylum coca. Niemann names his white, powdery discovery "cocaine" and observes firsthand its peculiarly strong anesthetic effect: "it benumbs the nerves of the tongue, depriving it of feeling and taste."
Fernley Phillips, the guy who wrote "The Number 23" is apparently in talks to write the already announced remake of "An American Werewolf in London". I have no idea if this is good or bad news because I've never seen "The Number 23" and I don't know anyone who has. Oh wait, I think that makes this bad news.
A new one sheet for the Italian zombie 3D flick "The Horde" is out and about this morning and while I can't read it I assume is says something along the lines of "Even though we're dead we still want wine and pasta! We've come for your wine and pasta!". 99% Sure I've made that joke on here before. Hey, reruns!
A new British comic artist Simon Bisley has created a kick ass poster for the newly released Neil Marshall film "Centurion". What's the main focus of the poster you might ask? Why giant softball shaped boobs of course. It's nice to a comic guy going in a different direction for once with his art.
Seems kind of obvious but police in Anchorage Alaska are warning people to not taser bears after one of their own did just that. Apparently the effects don't really last on a giant bear and once they're gone shit hits the fan pretty quickly.
1962 - Actress Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her Los Angeles home at age 36. (Her death was ruled a probable suicide from an overdose of sleeping pills.)
Want to win a cool $10,000? Bollywood director Ram Gopal Varma will award the generous cash prize to anyone who can sit through his latest picture, "Phoonk 2", without leaving the theater before the end credits. To make sure you're not cheating, they'll hook you up to a heart monitor and videotape your eyes. If anyone wants to pay for my trip, let me know.
Steve Guttenberg? In a horror flick? The star of "Short Circuit" and "Police Academy" is set to appear in Daniel Maze's upcoming direct-to-video slasher flick "Cornered!" The trailer is fairly amusing, but then again, when was the last time Steve Guttenberg delivered the goods? Anyone? That's what I thought.
Do you wanna know what I'm most excited about? Well, I'll tell you, anyway. Magnolia is set to distribute "The Descent" director Neil Marshall's bloody swordplay epic "Centurion", with a limited theatrical release tentatively scheduled for this summer. If this thing doesn't show up in my neck of the woods, I swear I'll cry.
If you need yet another grisly example of how mankind is slowly destroying the planet, behold the oil spill that is currently threatening to pollute and poison Italy's longest river. To me, that's true horror.
Do you know how Central Falls deals with teachers who want a pay raise? Simple:They thoughtlessly fire each and every one of them. As for dealing with the angry mobs of irritated educators, they're at a loss.
1836 - Samuel Colt patents his legendary revolver.
If you thought the 2008 "Death Race" was a one shot deal, you were wrong! Universal Home Video has announced the direct to video sequel "Death Race: Frankenstein Lives" starring Luke Goss in drivers seat. Joining him will be the likes of Ving Rhames, Danny Trejo and Sean Bean, which makes you wonder which part of the track their careers crashed in.
"Taxi Driver" appears to be the next film slated for a modern remake but could there be actual hope for this one? Rumors were confirmed that Martin Scorecese, Lars Von-Trier and Robert DeNiro are all involved, with a strong chance of DeNiro reprising his Travis Bickle role.
Just off of the news of Neil Marshall's next epic "Centurion", the director has spoken of his plans to step into the producers chair for Ian D Fleming's "Ghosts of Slaughterford".
Ever read the synonymous trio of books written by Dean Koontz? Neither have I, but they are now slated for the feature film treatment.
A group of New York City morgue employees are caught posing corpses in bizarre and humorous poses and taking photos, as opposed to respectfully dealing with the remains.
A woman in Daytona Beach Shores, FL is arrested for trying to set fire to her neighbors condo with a Molotov Cocktail. She was upset because the neighbor was purportedly using the internet. According to the woman, computers were used to murder people on the internet and weren't allowed on the property. It was all okay though because she stated she received a presidential pardon before she pumped the gas for her cocktails. What?
1959 - Failed baseball player Fidel Castro is sworn in as President For Life of Cuba
I think most people are in agreement that the first foray into the depths of "The Descent" resulted in a pretty kick ass and enjoyable movie. However, I don't know that anyone was particularly screaming for a sequel. Regardless, here's a trailer for it!
Megan Fox tells MTV that Jonah Hex is going to be amazing. She also says that blah blah blah God damn she's hot.
More pics from Rob Zombie's "Halloween 2". I only post them because the director's cut of "Halloween" is our topic for discussion next week on the podcast, so I have to subject myself to it this weekend. I'm currently devising ways to try and stop the pain while it's playing. Suggestions welcome.
First stills from the Woody Harrelson zombie comedy "Zombieland", or as I like to call it, "a probably fun film that will most assuredly be the official zombie jumping the shark moment when historians look back to this time".
Marcus Nispel officially has the job directing the "Conan" remake. This has Schnaars really broken up, he was really hoping Brett Ratner would get the job.
Some bloody "Piranha 3D" pics. I'm marginally excited for this. I would say "really excited", but let's not forget that "Mirrors" wasn't supposed to be the funniest film of last year. It's hard to tell what will happen when Aja actually tries to be funny... he is French after all.
Neil Marshall is reportedly in talks to direct the "Predators" sequel for Robert Rodriguez. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go find my head because it just blew straight off my fucking shoulders.
Guy's arm gets cut off in bakery machine, employers make him work the rest of the day. When authorities finally found out, it was too late to attach the arm. Looks like someone's got some 'splainin to do.
I'm not an expert in human relations, but I'm guessing if you don't want to get your ass kicked by a cop, saying to them "fuck you pig, I'll shit all over you too. I'm going to throw shit in your mouth!" probably isn't the best way to achieve your goal.
Couple who missed downed Air France flight killed in car crash. You can't say Tony Todd didn't warn them in an unreasonably creepy voice.
1994: Nicole Brown Simpson and her male friend Ronald Goldman are savagely murdered in front of Simpson's condominium complex in Brentwood, California. The most plausible suspect turns out to be Nicole's estranged husband O.J., who is arrested for the crime a month later. We all pretty much know what happened after that.
Gimps, cage fights and car chases... Oh, and Doomsday!
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Favorite Find Friday: Sania's Brow Bar Angled Brow Pencil
Written on April 26, 2013 at 9:00 am , by Molly Ritterbeck
I'm a big fan of a filled-in brow. Even the densest of brows can benefit from a little shaping with a pencil or shadow. Personally, I find it easier to work with a pencil, but the unique shape of Sania's Brow Bar Angled Brow Pencil ($25, saniasbrowbar.com) makes it totally foolproof. The wider edge of the pencil works perfectly for filling in the thicker part of your brow while the thinner side helps define the tail after the arch and offers more precision. Bonus: the other end holds a spoolie brush so you can just flip it around and comb through to blend the color for a more natural look. It has everything you need for amazing arches in one easy-to-use pencil, and it never needs to be sharpened (score!).
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That is the most vivid and beautiful thing I've ever seen made by a 3 year old. OMG! I'm in love…
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Very colorful and what a great B-day decoration! Happy Birthday!
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another super project! I'm hoping you'll join us on Craft Schooling Sunday on a regular basis, and thanks so much for sharing.


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People are always shocked I don't put up a Christmas tree
There are many reasons.
1. I don't spend Christmas at my house. This is the biggest how depressing is it to buy and decorate a tree and then take it down a few days before Christmas when I leave town? Or worse: leave it up for a week while we're out of town and return home to a forest of leaves. No thank you.
2. We don't do fake and real is a pain in the ass.
3. Our apartment is 900 sq ft with a ~10x12 living room/dining room. Where the hell am I supposed to PUT a tree?
4. I hate Christmas.
5. The smell of pine needles gives me a headache.
6. My apartment's lobby puts up lights and pine boughs and menorah. Isn't that enough?
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Residents of a Gwinnett County neighborhood can breathe easier now that an alligator has been removed from a lake. Workers from the Southeastern Reptile Rescue trapped the alligator from a Lawrenceville neighborhood on Wednesday.Residents complained to FOX 5 last week about the unwanted visitor. Since then, it's been impossible for trappers to get the gator because of the heavy rain we've experienced.Wednesday brought sun and a chance to catch it.
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Let's go big this week for Christmas, as in used-36-row-planter big.
What are they worth? Chew on three examples of John Deere DB90 models sold this month at auction.
12/5/13 farm auction: Southeast Minnesota
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12/9/13 dealer auction: East-Central South Dakota
2011 John Deere DB90 36R-30, sold: $150,000
12/19/13 farm auction: Southwest Minnesota
2012 John Deere DB90 36R-30, sold: $167,000
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UNDATED (WKZO) -- People around the U.S. will be turning their clocks back an hour when Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. overnight tonight. That's the time to put fresh batteries in your home's smoke alarms.
At the same time you should check your carbon monoxide detector.
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Always supervise your pet during chewing activity.
Intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.
Corn, Chicken, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Fructose, Pork Gelatin, Barley Malt Syrup, Maltodextrin, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Carrots, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Ferrous Sulfate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Sulfate, Artificial Flavor, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Sodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Propionate (Preservative), Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Vitamin E, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin B12 Supplement and FD&C Red 40
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (min) 9.0%
Crude Fat (min) 0.2%
Crude Fat (max) 1.0%
Crude Fiber (max) 1.5%
Moisture (max) 13.0%
Manganese (min) 35mg/kg
Vitamin E (min) 100 IU/kg
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