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I love the holidays, though not in September. There is a time for everything and for me personally, December is the time for Christmas. I wait until December to let myself go with the holiday festivities, like finding a Christmas tree.
When I was growing up it was usually me who pushed for the Christmas tree come December 1. My parents were huge believers in waiting well into December (like the week of Christmas) before getting our tree. I think their reasoning was that they didn't want to get the tree so soon that it was dead by Christmas morning. Bah humbug I say! So December 1st would come and I would start prodding my parents for that tree. It normally took me about a solid week before my dad gave in and insisted that I go with him to pick out the tree. So we'd hop into our truck, sometimes with my brothers, sometimes not. I would make my dad traipse all over the tree farm until I found the best tree. Then he would chop it down and haul it home.
Since Andy and I have been married we haven't had a Christmas tree. Either we were traveling, or living in a group house where no one cared, so it never happened. This year we are in our own house with no excuse not to get a tree. So once again, on December 1st I told Andy that it was time to get a tree. Just like my dad, he insisted we wait. Lucky for me though, Andy is easier to convince than my dad, so late in the afternoon on December 1st we hopped into our truck and went to the tree farm. We had the best time walking all over the farm looking for the right tree. Finally, we decided on bluest Colorado Spruce that we could find. And let me tell you, it is BLUE! So for the first time in 4 years of marriage we have our own Christmas tree that was chopped down and hauled home. I have never been more proud of a blue tree!
Friday, December 6, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Festive Brussel Sprouts
Here is a quick recipe right before Thanksgiving in case you are searching for one more side dish to add to your table. This is a combination of a variety of brussel sprout dishes that I have searched through.
Festive Brussel Sprouts:
-2 packages of brussel sprouts
-1 pomegranate
-1 package feta cheese
-olive oil
-lemon juice
Turn the oven on to 400 degrees. Chop the brussel sprouts into halves or quarters and toss them in olive oil and salt. Scatter the brussel sprouts over a cookie sheet and roast in the oven for about 20 minutes.
While the brussel sprouts are roasting prepare your pomegranate seeds. The easiest way to de-seed the pomegranate is to score it in half and pull it apart into two pieces. Flip the half of pomegrnate downside into a bowl and smack the back of it with a wooden spoon. (This is slightly messy.) Smacking the pomegranate halves this way will knock out all of the seeds much quicker than picking them out with your fingers.
When the brussel sprouts are done roasting put them in a dish with the pomegranate seeds and feta cheese. Season with salt and a squirt of lemon juice.
Festive Brussel Sprouts:
-2 packages of brussel sprouts
-1 pomegranate
-1 package feta cheese
-olive oil
-lemon juice
Turn the oven on to 400 degrees. Chop the brussel sprouts into halves or quarters and toss them in olive oil and salt. Scatter the brussel sprouts over a cookie sheet and roast in the oven for about 20 minutes.
While the brussel sprouts are roasting prepare your pomegranate seeds. The easiest way to de-seed the pomegranate is to score it in half and pull it apart into two pieces. Flip the half of pomegrnate downside into a bowl and smack the back of it with a wooden spoon. (This is slightly messy.) Smacking the pomegranate halves this way will knock out all of the seeds much quicker than picking them out with your fingers.
When the brussel sprouts are done roasting put them in a dish with the pomegranate seeds and feta cheese. Season with salt and a squirt of lemon juice.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Friendsgiving definition: Thanksgiving with good friends.
Ahh, I love it! This year we are finally in Virginia over the holidays. Last year we had moved away in October to Maryland (where Andy had a project) and on our way to California (where we were moving for Andy's job). This year is the first year that we have lived in Virginia over the holidays since both Andy and I were kids. How wonderful, I am tickled with joy!
To celebrate being in Virginia and all of our good friendships, we decided to host a Friendsgiving. I was back and forth on hosting it because I wasn't sure if I would have to work over the weekend or not. At the last minute when I found out that I in fact did not have to work, I sent out the invite and feverishly started planning.
The meal and gathering turned out to be a wonderful success! Andy and I cooked the turkey, made a side veggie, and provided spiked mulled cider, and before dinner munchies. Everyone else brought a side dish and wine or beer. It was definitely enough food and by the end of dinner we were all happily stuffed. As the food coma wore off, one of our friends played dj and we had a hopping dance party. (Where I actually worried that our floor might cave in...luckily, it didn't.) What a jolly Thanksgiving party it was!
I am so completely thankful for my good friends here in Virginia. Most of them go back to middle school, some college, and some from after college. No matter our background and how long we've known each other though, we are all great friends. These people mean the world to me and I am beyond happy to be able to celebrate the holidays with them.
Try making this dish: roasted brussel sprouts with pomegranate seeds and feta cheese.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
So...last week I was boasting about my job at an art store/gallery and how it was motivating me to do art again (first time in 4-years!), well I quit that job. Yep, I did. While it was inspirational in helping me pick art back up, it never felt like a real fit for me. Does that make sense? That it just didn't feel right? Maybe it was my lack of actual art supplies knowledge, maybe it was the fact that it was owned by a young couple close to my age, maybe I just wasn't into retail (this was my first time in retail). Who knows what it was, but I never felt right there.
I hate quitting a job. I really hate it, it makes me anxious, I feel like I am letting people down. At the end of the day though, I had to sit down with myself and figure out what was right for me. I dislike being unemployed, but I also dislike staying at a job that doesn't feel like the right fit. I tell you, our generation, what is it generation-Y, has some real issues. So much for doing what our parents did and sticking with the same job, or rather "career" for 20+ years. Why couldn't I have been raised with that mentality?? Most days I wish that I was. I hate the employment freedom that I have. Yes, it is a privilege, yes I am lucky, but some days I wish it were more black and white.
Well enough of my rant. Luckily enough for me, I have stumbled upon another job! (A rare sentence for me, especially since it has taken me 6+ months in the past to find a job.) I have been hoping to acquire a cna certification and while asking around about trainings I was offered a job! One place that I was getting information from had me fill out an application on the spot, then they did an impromptu interview with me. I figured hey, if I was hired I would get the training that I want and I'd be paid for it. Now that is a win/win situation! Eventually they called me and offered me the job. How cool! That is the simplest process I have EVER been through to get a job. I feel so lucky to have stumbled upon this job! Not only do I get the training that I want, but the job is in the helping-people realm which I already know that I love.
While it sucks to be hired, just to quit a few months later, I feel like things happen for a reason. I had to have the art store job in order to get this home health care job. It is funny and strange how things work out, but they DO work out. So here I am getting ready for changes yet again. I feel like my 20s have been one big box of changes, but hey it's life eh?
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Buttered Rum!
Last night I was freezing cold in our house and when that happens I usually have a glass of wine to warm me up. Works every time! (Winter is going to make a drunk of me...) Unfortunately, last night there was no wine and I was not about to leave the house. So after looking in my cabinets I decided that I could make something with rum because I definitely was not going to drink it straight. After some online surfing of hot rum drinks, I came up with my own single mug recipe for Buttered Rum. It was delicious and more than warmed me up!
Single Mug Buttered Rum:
Boil some water on the stove top. While water is boiling combine the following ingredients in a mug:
-1 Tablespoon butter
-1-2 Tablespoons brown sugar
-sprinkle of cinnamon
-sprinkle of nutmeg
-sprinkle of cloves
-pinch of salt
-2 shots of rum
When the water has boiled pour it into the mug and stir until butter has melted and all ingredients have combined. Enjoy!
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Inspiration, Marriage, and Art
(Artwork done before I was married...circa 2008)
Some artistic background here. My grandmother (mom's side) was an artist for the majority of her life. In Rhode Island, where she mostly lived, she was quite the well known artist. She painted everything from still life, to historic buildings and parks, to scenery...everything really. In fact, my family still has over 50 of her paintings...maybe more. Every time we visited her growing up, she would have an easel with canvas and paint for each of my brothers and me. We would all sit and paint together in her home gallery. I loved it! Usually I painted ice-cream cones, but sometimes I ventured into other areas like flowers or trees.
(Artwork I did as a kid, probably about 6th grade.)
Shortly after I got married I decided to spend some of the time that I was unemployed and looking for a job, getting back into art. I wanted to combine painting with photography. While working on my first piece I asked Andy what he thought and he straight up laughed, then he proceeded to make fun of my art. I was aghast, shocked, hurt! No one had ever laughed or made fun of my art. No matter how crazy or silly my artwork had been in the past, my family was fully supportive and positive towards it. Andy's reaction shocked and stunned me. I stopped the artwork immediately and didn't even look at any of my art materials until just a month ago. That is 4-years with no painting or drawing in my life. I don't know how I did it and quite frankly, I have been afraid to go back to it since Andy made fun of it. It is funny how something as simple as liquid pigment on paper can be so personal.
So you may be wondering, why go back to it now after 4-years? Well...I recently got a job at an art shop and gallery. When I sit at work and stare at artwork from local artists and all the art supplies that we sell, the inspiration comes pouring back in. I get that excitement for art that I haven't had in 4 years. Finally, I have unpacked all of my art supplies that I have been lugging from place to place each time we move. The supplies came out, the inspiration was overflowing, and I started. This time I was prepared for the laughing when it came. Yes, Andy still makes fun of my art. We have fought and talked and yes, I even threatened divorce if he makes fun of my artwork anymore. Slowly, he is changing his comments. He doesn't understand artwork because he didn't grow up around it the way that I did. He also doesn't understand how personal it can be.
All in all, I am happy and excited to be back at painting. I have decided to take myself outside of my comfort box and try new abstract things. It is exciting and I am really enjoying a more spontaneous go of painting this time rather than the planned out precise geometric pieces I would do before. I am having fun re-engaging in an old passion and discovering new things about myself. I think my grandmother would be proud...and as for my husband, well, he will come around one of these days.
(A current piece that I just finished!)
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
A Sunset Picnic
A few Sundays ago Andy and I decided to be spontaneous and pack for a sunset picnic. Outside of our Virginia town is a place called Reddish Knob. It is a beautiful drive past farms and into the forest. The road gets rougher as it winds slowly up the mountain. Then at the very end of the road is a parking lot on the tippy top of the mountain. It is the best place to see the mountains and the sunset probably in all of Virginia. Unfortunately the sunset wasn't so incredible the day we were there, but just being on top of the mountain for a truck bed picnic was perfect. We brought our camping stove and made soup. As the sun set it began to get cooler so the soup was perfect. We finished off the sunset with hot tea and brownies all in the back of our truck. Gosh, Virginia is fantastic!
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Yeah, cat rescues don't exactly belong under the umbrella of this blog, but since it is yet another chore that Scott and I figured out how to DIY this weekend, I figured I'd share our method with you. Plus...it was a budget-friendly rescue, so I guess it kind of does fit here.
Our kitty, Anna, likes to go out hunting in the evenings. But on Saturday night she didn't come back. We expected the worst, and with good reason. In our neighborhood, just about everyone who has a cat has lost a cat. Bobcats, coyotes, foxes, and bears abound.
Somehow Anna managed to escape whatever must have been chasing her (in all her eleven years, she has never been a tree-climber).
But when she escaped, she got stuck. Stuck about 35 feet up in our neighbor's Cottonwood tree.
Here is how we got her down.
|This belongs on a "good to know" Pinterest board, don't you think?
First we leaned our 22 foot extension ladder up against the tree. This, in itself, was not easy. It kept getting stuck in branches and was awkward to maneuver, to say the least. When Scott climbed to the top of the ladder, he was still nowhere near Anna.
So we did what any tax-paying American would do and we visited the fire department. Actually, I tried to call but I couldn't find a phone number for the one near our house and 911 seemed like overkill for this. The firemen I talked to were (predictably) not super eager to help. They were very friendly and they smiled (and only one was snarky, which is kind of amazing considering how stupid we probably seemed) and they took our names and phone number and said they'd call the ladder company and IF the ladder company wasn't busy MAYBE they'd come out.
That's pretty much what we expected, but figured it was worth a try.
Then we talked about contacting one of the emergency cat rescue people we found via Google. You know, tree trimmers who also make emergency cat calls? Wait, not cat calls. Cat-rescue calls?
But we're cheap and couldn't find prices anywhere and, to be honest, we've already spent enough on Anna over the past few months (teeth cleaning, teeth removal, bone biopsy...ugh). So, if there was any way we could DIY this rescue, we figured we'd give it a shot.
Or, at least Scott did.
He told me, "Don't watch what I'm about to do because you'll tell me it's a bad idea." And he might have been right. I probably would have. And I would have been so very wrong.
Here is Scott's $FREE$ miracle Kitty Elevator.
Yep, a large and very sturdy cardboard box screwed to the end of a long 2x4.
To make it super stable (and it was surprisingly stable), he put a piece of plywood inside the box and then drove two 2 1/2" deck screws through the plywood and into the end of the 2x4. Then, Callie (pictured above) put one of the kitty's favorite blankets inside the box, along with a can of food (per the firefighters' recommendation...we'd left it at the bottom of the tree for a while like they said to, but there was no way she was getting down on her own).
Then Scott climbed back up the ladder with the kitty elevator in hand. Now, every tree is different. Every cat is different. Every situation is different. This might not work for you. In fact, it might be insane to even think about it. For our tree and our kitty and our situation, it ended up being a perfect solution.
Once he got to the top of the ladder, Scott raised the kitty elevator up to the kitty. She was definitely willing to climb in (the sound of her meow even changed as soon as the box came near her) but the box was positioned awkwardly and Scott couldn't hold it steady. So he swung it around the tree trunk in order to lean it against another branch. Anna turned herself around and hopped in almost immediately.
|Climbing in!
|Coming down.
|Pulling her out of the box.
I don't think this would work for everyone but we had a few things going for us. First, Anna loves cardboard boxes. I suppose this is true of many cats, so maybe other cats would be happy to hop from a branch into a inexplicably floating cardboard box in the top of a tree. Second, there was some super tasty canned food in that box. Anna usually eats in the middle of the night and gets hungry again around 7:30 every morning. By the time we rescued her, it was about 9:45AM. She was well past her normal breakfast time. Being the semi-spoiled cat that she is, she really needs to be fed on time, lest her blood sugar fall into an abnormal range.
I'm kidding. Kind of.
The third thing that we had going for us was that Anna trusts us. She is not skittish. She doesn't run from us when we try to pick her up. She's not brilliant (obviously) but she's not stupid either. She was very unhappy in the tree. (You know the chorus of meows you hear when you drive a cat to the vet? That's what she was doing up in the tree.) I'm not sure that we would have had the same results if a stranger had tried to rescue her. Maybe...but she really likes us best.
Lastly, it really helped that Scott has significant upper body strength. He takes really good care of himself and he's strong. I could not have lowered Anna from the tree. I probably couldn't have climbed the ladder carrying the 2x4, actually. It takes strong core muscles to get up and strong shoulders to hold the elevator over your head and then insane balance and coordination to climb down while holding the elevator. For us, everything seemed to be in our favor, but this last one was probably the most important. Your elevator's gotta have a good engine.
So there you go. Tuck this little tutorial away for the next time you need to rescue a cat. I hope your results will be as good as ours were!


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Note that this list is not a list of who I believe has been best on the season. This is a power ranking of who are the hottest teams heading into the All Star Break. Yearly records will be considered, but will not be second to how teams have performed lately. This will also incorporate strength of schedule and other similar factors. Without further ado, here is the list:
30. San Francisco Giants
The Giants are, as Foreigner would say, "cold as ice" right now. The Giants are 4-16 over their last 20, as well as 9-21 over their past 30. Both marks are the worst in Major League baseball. On the season, the defending champions are 40-50 with one of the worst run differentials in the NL at -51. Clearly, the Giants have failed to replicate the magic that lead to their world series win last season.
29. San Diego Padres
The Padres started out 2013 as surprise contenders for the NL West crown. However, after going 5-15 over their past 20 games, it appears that the Padres are back to their losing ways. Their 41-51 record keeps them 6.5 games out of first already, and it appears that their resurgence, lead by Jason Marquis (9-4, 3.79 ERA, although with much worse peripheral stats) was simply a mirage.
28. Minnesota Twins
2013 as a whole has been a struggle for Minnesota, who has gone just 37-51 on the season. Over their past games, they are 5-15, so things don't appear to be getting any better in Twinkie Town.
27. Chicago White Sox
Like the Twins, the White Sox have struggled all season long. Therefore, their 10-20 record over their past 30, and 6-14 over their past 20, was to be expected. This teams looks to be a big seller at the trade deadline, with Jake Peavy, Addison Reed, Jesse Crain, Matt Thornton, and Paul Konerko all being targets.
26. Houston Astros
A little while back, it looked like Houston was starting to get it together. They won 7 games in a row, including a sweep of their division rival Angels, and looked poised to at least prevent completely embarrassing themselves. With a 6-14 record over their past 20 games, and an atrocious -138 run differential on the season, it looks like the Astros' losing selves are their real selves.
25. Colorado Rockies
Like the Padres, the Rockies started off as surprise contenders. However, after losing Troy Tulowitzki, the Rockies have faded, going 7-13 over their last 20.
24. Cincinnati Reds
The Reds started off the season as one of the best teams in baseball. However, they have just simply been terrible as of late- mainly due to an offense that has yet to really click. The Reds' pitching, led by Mat Latos, has been good, but the offense has been ice cold, especially lately. The Reds, losers of 5 out of their last 6 series, are 8-12 over their past 20 and 15-15 over their past 30, despite playing some weak teams. They just lost back to back series against the lowly Mariners and Brewers, and this team just looks lost right now. On the season, they are just 15-26 against teams over .500.
23. Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers, decimated by injury, haven't done much in 2013. They continued that streak, going 8-12 over their past 20 games, although they were able to manage a series win against the Reds in that time.
22. Arizona Diamondbacks
With a 47-44 record, it's a testament to just how bad the NL West has been this season, that they are still leading their division. They are 9-11 over their past 20, and just 12-18 over their past 30.
21. Seattle Mariners
Despite beating the Reds in a series at Great American Ballpark, the Mariners are just 9-11 over their past 20 and 40-51 on the season.
20. Baltimore Orioles
They're 9-11 in their past 20 games and, despite being 8 games over .500, they are in desperate need of some pitching.
19. Kansas City Royals
The Royals looked to be going on a bit of a run after their lukewarm start. Over their past 30 games, they are actually 4 games over .500. However, they have simmered off lately against some so-so teams, going 9-11 over their past 20.
18. New York Yankees
The Bombers started off 2013, despite a myriad of injuries, as one of the best teams in the American League. However, lately they have fallen off, going 10-10 in their past 20 and 14-16 in their past 30.
17. Atlanta Braves
The Braves started off as the best teams in baseball in 2013. However, lately, they have gone cold, with an inconsistent offense that leads the NL in both homers and strikeouts, being a reason why. They are exactly .500 over their past 30 games.
16. Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies started off 2013 terribly, but had come on strong. However, they are fading a bit again, going 14-16 over their past 30.
15. Toronto Blue Jays
The Jays were touted as a world series contender heading into the season. However, that didn't work, as their major acquisitions have mainly been busts. They have been better lately, though, with an 18-12 mark over their past 30, but just 10-10 over their past 20.
14. Detroit Tigers
The Tigers, who currently lead their division, have cooled off recently, going 16-14 over their past 30. Obviously, that's a good record, but for a team like Detroit- they can (and will) do better.
13. Chicago Cubs
The Cubs have been surprisingly good lately. After breaking out of the NL Central cellar, the Cubs are 11-9 over their past 20 games, a good mark for a team 9 games under .500 on the year.
12. St. Louis Cardinals
For awhile there, it looked like the Cardinals, like the Reds, were starting to fade a little bit. However, they have gone 17-13 over their past 30, and have one of the best records in baseball for the year. In a few games, they could be even higher.
11. Miami Marlins
The Marlins, predictably, started off the season as one of the worst teams in the game. However, they have been one of the better teams in the NL as of late, going 17-13 in their last 30, including a big series win against the Cardinals.
10. Cleveland Indians
The Indians' offense was one of the best in the game early on. They started to fade a little bit into the year, but are 17-13 over their last 30 against some difficult teams.
9. Oakland A's
Oakland has been one of the better teams in baseball over the past 2 seasons, but have somehow still managed to fly under the radar. They are 12-8 over their past 20 and are continuing their hot start.
8. Washington Nationals
The Nationals have struggled all season long, but seem to have found their groove lately. Their injured players are returning, and their underperformers are starting to perform. The Nats are 12-8 over their past 20, and 17-13 over their past 30 games. The team with baseball's record in 2012 is back.
7. Boston Red Sox
The Red Sox have been a force all year long, so their 17-13 mark over their past 30 is no surprise, even in the stacked AL East.
6. New York Mets
What? Where did the Mets come from? They started the year off terribly, but have been 18-12 over their past 30. They're hot right now.
5. Los Angeles Angels
The Angels started off 2013 as baseball's biggest disappointment. However, as of late, they have caught on, winning 13 of their last 20.
4. Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates continue to shock the baseball world. They are 19-11 over their past 30, and remain incredibly hot.
3. Texas Rangers
The Rangers are 19-11 over their past 30 games, the best mark in baseball. Enough said.
2. Tampa Bay Rays
With a 52-40 record, the Rays have been a solid team all season. However, they have really caught on lately, winners of 15 of their past 20 (tied for the best in baseball) and 18 of their past 30.
1. Los Angeles Dodgers
Since the callup of Yasiel Puig, the Dodgers have been the best team in baseball, period. Despite starting off 2013 in a terrible way, they are now NL West contenders. The Dodgers are an MLB-best 15-5 over their past 20, and tied for second at 18-12 over their past 30. The Dodgers are finally starting to live up to their 200 million dollar potential.
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Topic - Free Instruction from MIA trainee in North Wales
nawface - on 28 May 2013
Hi everyone,
I am preparing for an MIA (Mountain Instructors Award) assessment and am looking for people, preferably in pairs, to take out rock climbing and scrambling in North Wales.
I am particularly interested in people who wish to have instruction in the multi-pitch environment, this could be from first steps up to those wishing to starting leading (this could be single pitch).
If people wanted guiding up some scrambles then that would be great as well.
I'm preparing for assessment which I will hopefully take in the Autumn and am available through the summer.
If you're interested then please email me through here giving a rough outline of your previous experience and what you'd like to learn, as well as a contact number so we can have a chat and talk things through.
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Secretariat became the ninth Triple Crown winner in history,
and the first in 25 years.
A Quick Glossary Of Race Horse Betting Terms:
Race Horse Betting to finish in first place.
Place Bet
Race Horse Betting to finish first or second.
Race Horse Betting to get third place.
Race Horse Betting the first three finishers in exact order. Called a 'Triactor' in Canada and a 'Triple' in some parts of the U.S. ('Tricast' in the UK.)
Trifecta Box
A trifecta wager in which all-possible combinations using a given number of race horses are bet upon. The total number of combinations can be calculated according to the formula (x3)-(3x2)+(2x), where x equals the amount of race horses in the box. The sum of the formula is then multiplied by the amount wagered on each combination.
Exacta (Also, Perfecta)
Race Horse Betting that picks the first two finishers in a race in the exact order of finish. (Straight Forecast in the UK.)
Exacta Box
Race Horse Betting in which all-possible combinations using a given number of race horses is covered.
Race Horse Betting that picks the first four finishers in a race in the exact order of finish.
Daily Double
Type of Race Horse Betting calling for the selection of winners of two consecutive races, usually the first and second.
Pick 3 (P3)
Type of Race Horse Betting calling for the selection of winners of three consecutive races.
Pick 4 (P4)
Type of Race Horse Betting calling for the selection of winners of four consecutive races.
Secretariat was conceived in Kentucky and born in Virginia. When turned out to graze with the other foals and dams, Secretariat was seen to be more independent and masterful than the others. Secretariat didn't cling to his mother like newborns usually do. Owner, Penny Tweedy, recognized almost immediately that this was an intelligent, confident, and curious individual. Secretariat was going to be a "take-charge" kind of horse someday.
Some of the first names submitted to the Jockey Club for this colt were "Sceptre", "Royal Line", "Something Special", "Games of Chance", and "Deo Volente" (which is Latin for "God Willing"). But none of these names were available. Finally, the sixth name submitted was accepted. And that is how we came to know him as Secretariat.
Trainer, Lucien Laurin, started the colt in a 5 1/2 furlong purse at Aqueduct on the fourth of July. His odds that day were 3-to-1 (the highest odds you would ever receive on Secretariat). The poor chestnut colt got mugged coming out of the gate, and suffered terrible interference. What a surprising introduction this was to his new career! Sec finished in fourth that day - the only time he would ever finish off the board. From this rough treatment, he learned to break slowly from the gate to avoid trouble. Secretariat was indeed a quick learner.The remainder of his two-year-old season was an exhibition of consistency. Sec put together a string of eight consecutive first place finishes, including the best juvenile events in this country. The only black marks against an otherwise perfect season were the aforementioned debut race, and the Champagne Stakes at Belmont, which was taken away from him on a disqualification and awarded to Stop The Music.
By year-end, it was virtually unanimous that Secretariat was the most exciting horse in training (of any age), so at the age of two, he was crowned Horse Of The Year.Sec, in a deal arranged by Claiborne Farm, was syndicated into shares and therefore the future breeding rights to him were purchased. The deal was worth a record $6,080,000 and stipulated the condition that the colt would only race though his three-year-old season.
At three, Secretariat debuted in the Bay Shore Stakes at Aqueduct at the shrunken odds of 1-to-5, so great was the public's faith in him, although he hadn't raced in four months. No worries - He won easily by 4 1/2 lengths. This was followed by a three-length victory in the Gotham Stakes. Here was, at this point, a virtually unstoppable superstar. He had only one more prep planned before the Triple Crown and that was the Wood Memorial. "Superman" failed that day. The victory went to stablemate Angle Light, with Sham second. Secretariat's third place performance was disappointing to most, and unbelievable to others. Had someone placed Kryptonite in his saddlepads?
No - he was merely the victim of a slow pace, and simply could not reach the other two in time. Secretariat knew he had lost, and that angered him, according to his owner. Miss Tweedy also remarked that the loss was like a release valve - it took a great deal of pressure off the colt going into the Triple Crown. It showed the world that Secretariat was real, which made his outstanding victories all the more phenomenal.The public was convinced the Wood had been an aberration. Secretariat and Angle Light were the bettors' choice in the Derby at 3-to-2, although Sham was getting very good support as second choice at 5-to-2 odds. Shecky Greene assumed the early lead with Gold Bag, Royal And Regal, Angle Light and Sham in closest pursuit. Where was the $6 million dollar colt? Dead last. Secretariat relaxed nicely from the gate, and settled in at the rear, allowing the others to show the way. Making his way into the first turn Secretariat moved to the outside and began picking off the competition one by one.Sec charged up the backstretch with his sights set on the leader who was by this time - Sham. That one drew clear of his rivals rounding the final turn, but Secretariat was looming on the outside. Sham led the way into the stretch but quickly Sec was upon him. For a few strides they ran together. Clearly the winner would be one of these two, as the others were hopelessly outpaced. Jockey Ron Turcotte showed the whip to his mount just once, and the chestnut colt responded, drawing away from his pursuers. At the wire, he had won by 2 1/2 lengths over Sham, setting a new track record. Sham's race was also a marvelous one. His finishing time also bettered the previous race record. Our Native was 8 lengths further away in third place.
In the Preakness, Secretariat again began in last place, but was close to the rear of the pack, not far back. Sec passed the grandstand the first time still trailing. Then, far before Turcotte planned to urge him forward, Secretariat made up his own mind that the time had come to take the lead. He lunged forward with a mighty leap and burst past the others. He soared up the outside of the pack and assumed the lead before they had even gone a half mile. The remainder of the race was simply for the others to determine who would finish second behind Secretariat. Sham was once again the best of the rest, finishing (again) 2 1/2 lengths behind Secretariat, with Our Native (again) eight lengths further back in third place. The finishing time on the track's teletimer was 1:55, a full second off the track record, but Daily Racing Form clockers all recorded a time of 1:53 2/5, which shattered the old record. The matter of the official time of this race is still in deliberations.
For the Belmont Stakes, Secretariat emerged from an inside post position in a field of only 5 runners. The break was clean and My Gallant got out the quickest with Sham up on the outside, and Secretariat at the rail. Seeing no one to block his path and interfere with him, Secretariat went right for the lead. He assumed command almost immediately after the start, and Sham went right up with him to pressure him. The two raced together around the first turn, then Secretariat drew away, and continued drawing away. By the mid-backstretch his lead was 10 lengths. By the far turn it was 12 lengths. Secretariat turned into the homestretch at least 20 lengths ahead of the others.Chick Anderson, who called the race that day, spoke the now immortal words "...but Secretariat is moving like a tremendous machine... he's a sixteenth of a mile ahead of the other horses!" And he continued to widen the margin. 22 lengths. 25 lengths. 28 lengths. At the wire, the official margin was an unbelieveable 31 lengths. Twice a Prince was far, far back in second place. There was no doubt about this finishing time - 2:24 flat - a new world record; Secretariat Triple Crown Winner.
"Big Red" went next to the Arlington International where his odds were drummed down to microscopic proportions, 1-to-20. He won that race by 9 lengths. The he ran in the Whitney Stakes, carrying a low-grade fever, and lost to Onion, but only by a length. In the Marlboro Invitational, he spearheaded a Meadow Stable exacta, leading Riva Ridge to the line. His last start on the dirt came in the sloppy Woodward Stakes, and there he finished second to Prove Out.
His last two outings both came on the turf. Lucien Laurin convinced Penny Tweedy that "Big Red" could be even better on grass than he had been on the dirt. Perhaps the trainer was right - his turf debut in the Man o'War Stakes resulted in a new course record at Belmont Park. For his final race, Sec would get the services of jockey Eddie Maple. Turcotte was serving a suspension and was not allowed to ride for a certain number of days. The swansong came in the Canadian International Championship Stakes at Woodbine, Ontario. The weather was miserable, foggy, wet and cold. But "Big Red" let no one down. He powered around the course like a locomotive with steam blowing from his nostrils. He was an easy 6 1/2 length winner. This victory brought his earnings to a then record of $1,316,808.A few weeks later, he was paraded under tack at Aqueduct, site of his first race, before a crowd of admirers who longed for one more glimpse of him carrying the famous Meadow silks. The crowd of 6,000 was the largest ever to gather at Aqueduct on a non-racing day.Secretariat was retired to Claiborne Farm where he sired Horse Of The Year LADY'S SECRET and champions MEDAILLE D'OR and RISEN STAR.
Other outstanding offspring included GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Travers winner), IMAGE OF GREATNESS, FIESTA LADY, PANCHO VILLA, TERLINGUA, ATHYKA, CLEVER SECRET, TINNERS WAY and many others.
Secretariat died at age 19, relatively young for a
thoroughbred. He had been suffering from an incurable foot disease called
laminitis, which made it painful for him to walk or even stand. When his
suffering became too great, the heart-wrenching decision was made to end his
life peacefully. Secretariat was given the honor of being buried whole in the
Claiborne cemetery. It is traditional for horses to be buried "head, heart, and
hooves", but certain special horses deserve special treatment. Visitors still
flock to Claiborne Farm, bearing flowers and gifts for their hero.
The Triple Crown won by Secretariat in 1973
The Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs bettors made the entry of Secretariat and Angle Light the 3–2 favorite in the 1973 Kentucky Derby. (Sham was next at 5–2.) Secretariat broke last, but gradually moved up on
the field in the backstretch, then overtook Sham at the top of the stretch, pulling away to win the Derby by 21⁄2 lengths. Our Native finished eight lengths further back in third.
On his way to a still-standing track record (1:592⁄5), Secretariat ran each quarter-mile segment faster than the one before it. The successive quarter-mile times were 251⁄5, 24, 234⁄5,
232⁄5, and 23. This means he was still accelerating as of the final quarter-mile of the race. No other horse had won the Derby in less than 2 minutes until Monarchos in 2001.
A Sportswriter's Account of Secretariat's Derby Race
Sportswriter Mike Sullivan said, in admiration:
"I was at Secretariat's Derby, in '73. . . That was...just beauty, you know? He started in last place, which he tended to do. I was covering the second-place horse, which wound up being
Sham. It looked like Sham's race going into the last turn, I think. The thing you have to understand is that Sham was fast, a beautiful horse. He would have had the Triple Crown in another
year. And it just didn't seem like there could be anything faster than that. Everybody was watching him. It was over, more or less. And all of a sudden there was this, like, just a
disruption in the corner of your eye, in your peripheral vision. And then before you could make out what it was, here Secretariat came. And then Secretariat had passed him. No one had ever
seen anything run like that - a lot of the old guys said the same thing. It was like he was some other animal out there.
The Preakness Stakes
In the Preakness Stakes, Secretariat broke last, but then made a huge, last-to-first move on the first turn. After reaching the lead with 51⁄2 furlongs to go, he was never challenged, and
won by 2½ lengths, again with Sham finishing second and Our Native third.
The time of the race was controversial. The infield teletimer displayed a time of 1:55. The track's electronic timer had malfunctioned because of damage caused by members of the crowd
crossing the track to reach the infield. The Pimlico Race Course clocker, E.T. McLean Jr., announced a hand time of 1:542⁄5. However, two Daily Racing Form clockers claimed the time was
1:532⁄5, which would have broken the track record (1:54 by Cañonero II). Tapes of Secretariat and Cañonero II were played side by side by CBS, and Secretariat got to the finish line first
on tape, though this is not a reliable method of timing a horse race at the time. The Maryland Jockey Club, which managed the Pimlico racetrack and is responsible for maintaining Preakness
records, discarded both the electronic and Daily Racing Form times and recognized 1:542⁄5 as the official time. However, Daily Racing Form, for the first time in history, printed its own
clocking of 1:532⁄5 next to the official time in the chart of the race.
On June 19, 2012, a special meeting of the Maryland Racing Commission was convened at Laurel Park at the request of Penny Chenery, who hired companies to conduct a forensic review of the
videotapes of the race. After over two hours of testimony, the commission unanimously voted to change the time of Secretariat's win from 1:542⁄5 to 1:53, establishing a new stakes record.
The Daily Racing Form then announced that it would honor the commission's ruling with regard to the running time.[3] The current track record for the 1 3/16 mile distance remains 1:522⁄5,
set by Farma Way in the 1991 Pimlico Special.
As Secretariat prepared for the Belmont Stakes, he appeared on the covers of three national magazines: Time, Newsweek, and Sports Illustrated. He had become a national celebrity.
The Belmont Stakes
Only four horses competed against Secretariat for the June 9, 1973, running of the Belmont Stakes, including Sham, who had finished second in both the Derby and Preakness, along with three
other horses thought to have little chance by the bettors: Twice a Prince, My Gallant, and Private Smiles. With so few horses in the race, and with Secretariat expected to win, no "show"
bets were taken. Secretariat was sent off as a 1–10 favorite to win as a $2.20 payout on a $2 ticket and paid at 20 cents more – $2.40 – to place. Before a crowd of 67,605, Secretariat and
Sham set a fast early pace, opening ten lengths on the rest of the field. After the six-furlong mark, Sham began to tire, ultimately finishing last. Secretariat continued the fast pace and
opened up a larger and larger margin on the field. CBS Television announcer Chic Anderson's described the horse's pace in a famous commentary: "Secretariat is widening now! He is moving
like a tremendous machine!"
In the stretch, Secretariat opened a 1/16 mile lead on the rest of the field. At the finish, he won by 31 lengths (breaking the margin-of-victory record set by Triple Crown winner Count
Fleet in 1943, who won by 25 lengths), and ran the fastest 1½ miles on dirt in history, 2:24 flat, which broke the stakes record by more than two seconds. This works out to a speed of 37.5
mph for his entire performance. Secretariat's record still stands; no other horse has ever broken 2:25 for 1½ miles on dirt. If the Beyer Speed Figure calculation had been developed during
that time, Andrew Beyer calculated that Secretariat would have earned a figure of 139, the highest he has ever assigned. Bettors holding 5,617 winning parimutuel tickets on Secretariat
never redeemed them, presumably keeping them as souvenirs (and because they paid only $2.20 on a $2 bet).
Secretariat became the ninth Triple Crown winner in history, and the first in 25 years.
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Numerous trees and limbs were also down across area streets.
Crews were busy working with chainsaws Friday to clear the debris as residents surveyed the damage.
"I just remember a lot of noise and the rafters breaking," homeowner June Richmond recalled. "That's when we rushed to the bathroom."
Richmond and her husband Winston, who are both in their 80s, were watching the news when the weather took aim at their home near Percy Priest Lake.
"I didn't hear the roar that so many people say they hear," June Richmond said, adding, "I just heard so much cracking of rafters and everything. It was a terrible noise."
The elderly couple sought shelter in a hall bathroom seconds before their roof collapsed.
It's a good thing because the roof collapsed onto their bedroom, where they could have been sleeping.
Candace Burris and her husband's home of 41 years also received major damage as a tree split their home in half. The couple huddled in a closet during the storm.
"When it hit and we came out later, we did not see the tree from the front of the house, we knew there was a tree in there [because] from the inside door we just saw branches," Burris said.
Burris said that she hopes to salvage what she can of her home and she and her husband plan to rebuild.
Parts of Lakewood in northeast Davidson County also suffered damage.
Several streets in Lakewood were covered in debris and tree limbs late Thursday night and Friday.
The corner of Pitts Avenue and Legion Drive off Old Hickory Boulevard was hit hard.
There, a tree crashed into a family's bathroom, splitting the home in half. The homeowner told Nashville's News 2 he and his wife were on one side of the home and their 12-year-old son on the other.
No one was injured.
In east Nashville, part of the roof of Stratford High School was torn off during the storm.
Students were able to attend classes on Friday despite half of the building being without power.
School workers told Nashville's News 2 some classes were held in the cafeteria due to the power outage.
Officials said the school will be open on Monday.
Areas along Cleveland and Lischey streets were also hard hit.
Isaac Rivers Jr. and his wife had to take cover in the middle of the east Nashville home on Thursday night.
"I knew it was bad when I heard the noise. …I was blessed none of my major stuff was damaged," Rivers said.
In Madison, in northern Davidson County, a carport off Townley Court was destroyed after a tree fell onto its roof. Two cars underneath were also destroyed.
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The cleanup across the region is expected to continue into the weekend.
In the immediate Mid-State area, no one was seriously injured in Thursday's storms.
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Efforts to lower childhood obesity yielded mixed results last year in Sacramento County, according to statewide physical fitness test results released Wednesday.
About 58.2 percent of fifth-, seventh- and ninth-graders tested in the county had a healthy body composition last school year, up slightly from 57.8 percent the prior year.
Most of the students with an unhealthy body composition were overweight enough to be deemed at high risk by the state for health problems. The number of such high-risk students in the county rose slightly, going from 27.5 percent to 27.7 percent.
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Many young people are already the target of bullying at school, and this additional focus on weight and size only adds fuel to the fire, said Lynn Grefe, president of the group, a nonprofit that supports people with eating disorders and their families.
Broken down by grade, local fifth- and seventh-graders saw slight improvements in the proportion of students at a healthy weight; ninth graders saw slight declines. The same trends occurred statewide.
The states body composition standards are based on two measures: the percent of fat in a childs body and the childs body mass index.
These are calculated using two measurements: a caliper to measure skin folds and whats called a bioelectric impedance analyzer, which measures the resistance of body tissues to a small electrical signal. The slower the signal passes through the body, the more fat is present, said Pam Slater, spokeswoman for the state Department of Education.
The regions Latino and socioeconomically disadvantaged students were found to have the highest likelihood for an unhealthy body composition. About one-third of local students in both groups were deemed to be at high risk for health problems due to the amount of fat in their bodies. That compares to about one-fifth of white students.
Latino Health Coalition spokeswoman Shayla Spilker said it is hardly surprising that low-income and many Latino students would face fitness challenges, given the number of fast-food outlets and convenience stores located in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
We see barriers to healthy eating in communities, as well as areas without parks and with pockets of increased violence, Spilker said. We support a whole host of policy changes, from land zoning options to a soda tax increase.
Among large districts in the region, Sacramento City Unified, Galt Joint Union Elementary and Woodland Joint Unified had the highest proportion of students with unhealthy body compositions. In each of these districts, more than one-third of students were labeled at high risk for health problems.
The connections between poverty and health are well documented by experts, certainly for urban districts, said Sacramento Unifieds spokesman, Gabe Ross. Its been a challenge. Weve taken steps to improve fitness and healthy eating for our kids.
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School districts with the lowest proportion of students with unhealthy body compositions were El Dorado Union High, Buckeye Union Elementary and Placer Union High. Each of those districts has a relatively small number of socioeconomically disadvantaged students.
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its only been prep day and i love kalles the students are eager to learn and the teachers and principal are really nice now ive only been to prep day but excellent start!
The best! My 8th grader attended this school for 2 yrs. As a parent, I can say that Kalles has some of the best teachers. They strive to keep students challenged and focused. They keep parents aware of whats going on with your student. I love these teachers. My son loved the school and wishes we didnt have to move. Mrs. Blumenthal and Mrs. Grabenski keep up the awsome teaching! Hoooah!
As a parent of a seventh-grader in the PAGE program, I have been pleased with the rigor and depth of the curriculum. Chinese is offered as an elective, Algebra is offered to qualifying 7th graders and the instruction is thoughtful and engaging. The building is two years young and the rules are enforced in a positive manner.
Okay, so I am a current ninth grader at Kalles, and I think that overall the school is great. The staff is a bit over enforcing on the discipline though. We could all make that better by relaxing a little on the rules and regulations.
I am currently a 9th grader at Kalles and i believe this is a great school overall for education but, The staff are very rude and the punishments are way out of line. Discipline is a major letdown at kalles because it is over enforced
I am wondering why my seventh grader is doing the same homework as my 4th grader, my seventh grader is bored stiff why not challenge all of these students way more. I remember seventh grade being so much harder, I had a poor GPA, but wow was I ready for college where I got nothing less than a 4.0, all 6 years. Our children are missing being exposed to excellence, no excuses, I am watching you with grave disappointment. Is this how we want to bring our children into adulthood? I don't think so, these children will one [day] run the world, a world will not have standardized tests a world where knowing how to learn on your own will be the utmost importance, I do not believe it is happen, how about testing the teachers,instead of the students and make sure they are up to date and competent to really teach our children well.
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