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Alright, correction: every cool college student knows it. No one actually studies, and if they do, they're nerds. Every semester in college I'd spend finals week sleeping 'til noon, playing videogames, and acquainting myself with different Boston microbrews. Somehow I'd still manage to ace my finals, but don't ask me how. It's a mystery.
One spring during junior year, I decided it would be a welcome change of pace to do something worthwhile with my free week. I stumbled across an ad for summer camp counselors, and the duration of camp just happened to coincide with finals week. I fished my cell phone out from under a pile of empty Sam Adams Imperial Stout bottles and dialed the camp's number.
I spoke to a pleasant woman on the phone named Mrs. Wilson, and she asked me a series of simple questions.
To my credit, I was under the impression that any moron could perform CPR. I mean, it's basically just giving someone a really intense hug from behind, right? No, turns out that's the Heimlich Maneuver, and it's ineffective in returning life to a person in cardiac arrest. I should count my lucky stars no child has ever needed my medical assistance.
Mrs. Wilson asked me to fax her a resume, and a week later called back to notify me I had a job teaching Arts and Crafts during the first week-long phase of camp. I was required to attend a day-long counselor tutorial in the city, after which I was instructed to be at camp every day for my scheduled hour of Arts instruction. It all sounded easy enough.
Still, during the days leading up to the start of camp I grew increasingly nervous. I'd basically lied to get the job. What if they found me out? What if a kid died under my watch? I'd read the Harry Potter books, I knew that the forests are full of giant spiders that fucking eat children. My anxiety about camp grew, becoming unmanageable. I lamented to my friend Lucy about my predicament.
Lying to Mrs. Wilson was my first mistake, and confiding in Lucy was my second. I should have known better. Lucy wasn't particularly reliable. She was the kind of girl who would disappear from campus for 6 days and then suddenly return with a fading henna tattoo, half of her head shaved, and wearing six belts for no discernable reason.
Lucy was always on the go. This was the girl who could barely pause to have her student ID photo taken, resulting in her looking like a melty beast.
Still, I implored Lucy for advice. Hardly interested in my situation, she fished around in her desk drawer and responded, "Here, take some of my Xanax. I used to get really bad panic attacks, but it'll get rid of your anxiety, too."
Should I have trusted Lucy? Of course not. Lucy still had last Tuesday's mascara flaking off her eyelids. She wasn't exactly a well put together human being, but my nerves were affecting my common sense. I pocketed her Xanax with relief, and the next day hopped the train that would carry me out of town toward camp.
I only wish Lucy had notified me of the proper dosage.
I'd never been prescribed medication before, so I didn't know pills occasionally have to be cut in halfs or even fourths. As my train neared camp, I swallowed an entire pill, confident it would take the edge off. It took the edge off all right, and then some.
Before long my anxiety had dissipated completely and was replaced with a wholly different sensation.
To onlookers, I probably looked like someone who was just super jazzed about life, like maybe I'd finished an entire book of Sudoku puzzles on the train, or perhaps I'd had a particularly awesome BM that morning. On the inside, it was a different story. I felt invincible.
It probably would have been wise to arrive at camp with ample time to spare, but I'm the type of guy who'd show up late to his own funeral. Besides, I wasn't required to be on-site until my scheduled teaching time, so I arrived high as a kite and with a dozen 9-year olds waiting for my instruction. Incapable of feeling nervous, I beamed at the children.
Let's get this party started, went my internal dialogue. Let's make some goddamned CRAFTS.
I was handed a list of names by a senior counselor, who then left me alone with the kids. I took roll and ordered everyone to gather around one of the art tables, barely able to contain my feeling of obscene levity. The campers all seemed jovial and well-behaved, and I believe everything would have worked out fine if it weren't for one treacherous snake of a child. Her name was Phoebe, and she was a sneak.
While the other children gathered around politely and waited for my guidance, Sneaky Phoebe climbed all the way up onto the table, grabbed a hunk of clay, and began violently stabbing it with a popsicle stick. I would have stopped her but I was too high to care.
Watching Phoebe go apeshit on the clay, it dawned on me that I had no real lesson plan, and I briefly pondered what kind of flawed screening process this camp had to let someone like me slip through. I debated what to have the children create. Every possible avenue sounded amazing.
Of course, everything is amazing when you've taken too much Xanax.
I instructed the kids to "make macaroni necklaces or whatever" and for a time they obliged and strung noodles on lengths of yarn. Before long, however, their collective placidity gave way to ennui.
That's when Sneaky Phoebe spoke up. She had a suggestion, and she knew full well it would immediately take root in the hive mind of the other children.
There was no going back after that. The kids erupted into mass excitement at the idea of a hike. What I should have said was, "No hike. Now make more pasta jewelry." But alas, I was messed up on benzos, and had absolutely zero risk assessment. Pressed with a dozen tiny goblins shrieking to go hiking, I stupidly replied:
Five minutes later I was leading a group of children down a trail through the forest. I was effectively a child abductor. All told, it was a pleasant hike. It might've been the fact that I was completely off my rocker, but everyone seemed to be having a good time, and for about 30 minutes we wandered carelessly through the peaceful wilderness.
Regrettably, the pleasantries would not last. Before long the Xanax started to wear off, and I became cognizant of two facts: the first was that I was starving and a Pepperoni Pizza Lunchables would taste incredible. The second, much more distressing fact was that I had gotten us hopelessly lost.
The realization that you've just shanghai'd a herd of children and led them astray into the forest will sober you up quick. Though surrounded by the tranquil noises of chirping birds and babbling brooks, with gentle winds caressing my face, I was on the verge of completely losing my shit. Without saying a word, I blindly chose a direction to walk in, praying I'd lead the kids back toward civilization.
Thankfully, we didn't have to walk long before I heard the faint sounds of campers laughing and yelling, and from there it was a beeline back to the campground. Unfortunately when I approached the Arts and Crafts center, I was met with a frantic Mrs. Wilson who demanded to know where I'd been for the last half hour. I didn't even have time to explain the situation before Sneaky Phoebe blurted out the obvious.
I was ejected from camp right then and there.
I suppose it could have been worse. They could have called the cops, but that might've reflected worse on them than it would have me. The whole fiasco lasted maybe an hour and a half, but it became permanently imprinted onto my subconscious, a giant rubber stamp that read, "CHILD ABDUCTOR." If ever there was a moral to be learned, it's this: don't get high and attempt to teach children crafts. It will not turn out well.
For obvious reasons, I leave "camp counselor" off my resume.


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Will Loughran Named President of Richfield Hospitality
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DENVER—Richfield Hospitality has named Will Loughran, the company's SVP of sales and revenue strategy, as president.
"Will has been a consistent source of innovation and leadership during his tenure with Richfield," said Sherman Kwek, CEO of City e-Solutions Limited, Richfield's parent company. "Over the course of his career, he has proven himself in the various disciplines that he has undertaken and his background comprises a strong blend of operational and sales experience, not to mention his exceptional teamwork abilities. I am confident that his passion for the hospitality business will enable him to deliver outstanding results for both Richfield and the owners of the properties we manage."
Loughran began his career with Marriott International and over the course of 17 years in increasingly more responsible positions, earned recognition for driving market share and exceeding operational standards. Prior to joining Richfield in 2011, Loughran led the revenue management discipline at Sage Hospitality where he was known for fostering alignment with owners, developing strong teams and strategic planning.
"We recently redefined the needs of our organization and hired carefully chosen executives who have already proven to be a tremendous complement to our existing leadership team of dedicated hospitality and technology professionals," said Loughran. "We are poised for expansion and this combination of agility and experience will enable us to take our companies, Richfield Hospitality and Sceptre Hospitality Resources, on a journey of rapid growth and industry-leading innovation."
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Cumbleside is a town built under the shadows of the Witchtooth Line.
Its people abandoned it after becoming weary of defending it against the constant stream of malice which descended from the mountains (during the War of the Wizards). Home to Doktor Kauderwelsch, who lived in the tower on the towns outskirts. The entire town is filled with booby-traps to ward off invaders.[1]
The River Cumble runs through the town.
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Tinariwen: Live in London
Innovative North African rock group Tinariwen takes the stage at London's Shepherd Bush Empire to deliver a set of their best-known songs, including "Chet Boghassa" and "Cler Achel." The Tuareg desert rebels also perform "Arghane Manine," "Tismetten," "Arawan" and more. Additional features include a revealing interview with founder Ibrahim Ag Alhabib, who recounts how the group formed, and a brief tour of the band's home.


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From the back of the book:
The second novel featuring FBI agent Georgina O'Neil finds her faced with her most challenging and disturbing case yet
Susan Dark, a singer on the verge of stardom, goes missing. Her mother and grandmother, both country and western stars, were kidnapped and murdered 20 years apart as they were about to hit the big time. Is there a connection or is this the work of a copycat? Is Susan Dark about to follow the family tradition? FBI agent Georgina O'Neil and ex-detective Leroy La Portiere find themselves embroiled in the investigation to find Susan Dark, when a sudden and catastrophic illness leaves Georgina on the outside of the FBI, fighting for her life while struggling to save the singer and hold on to everything dear in her life.
My Review:
Plagued by a violent family history, country singer Susan Dark has lost her mother and grandmother to murder. Now she finds herself the third victim of a generational murderer hell bent on repeating history. Trapped, confused, bloodied, and without hope, Susan's family ghosts haunt her, their sickly sweet whisper on the winds of the reaper omnipresent as each passing day in captivity drives another nail in her proverbial coffin.
FBI Agent Georgina O'Neil and private detective Leroy La Portiere are tasked with finding Susan before she descends to the grave joining her murdered family members.
The narrative embraces the dark nature of the plot with the characters themselves equally haunted by the threat of impending violence; a mood well captured both in the descriptive nature of the place-setting and the characters' dialogue:
"I am heading to a dark country and there are people who will dance on my grave when I am gone."
"Just before drifting off into unconsciousness the notion occurred to [her] that she might be dead, the corners of her mouth raised slightly, trying to form a smile."
While following the traditional path of the popular crime fiction formula, DARK COUNTRY does up the ante in terms of its evocative nature to shock and awe readers with scenes not for the feint of heart - making it appealing to readers of darker fiction and mainstream crime fiction alike.
DARK COUNTRY is the second book to feature FBI Agent Georgina O'Neil and is new-reader friendly, a key element I look for when jumping into series books post that first volume. There is enough back-story to gain an appreciation of what came before without it hindering or diverting attention away from the events of DARK COUNTRY.
I enjoyed DARK COUNTRY and will look to nab a copy of its predecessor TURTLE ISLAND.


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I'm sure many of you know about this place, but i didn't, so this is for the other uninformed. Sandbox (the sandwiches are in little plastic boxes -- get it?)
is a take-out place bet. W. 56 & 57 St. near 6th Ave. (right near the subway stop). All sandwiches are half-price after 5:00. There are some interesting choices like brie w. pears and sprouty vegetarian things, as well as classics like BLT. The turkey w. bacon was very tastebud-friendly and paying $3.25 (i think), instead of $6.50, made my wallet very happy. If you go, please leave one of these for me. Thanks!!


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Our Labor Day trip dining started off with great guac at RBar and then a miss at BLT Steak at the Camelback Inn. Great Fresh Watermelon Basil Margarita at the bar. Asked for a nice table on Opentable website as was a hotel guest and did not get seated in the main dining room but near the bar eventhough it wasn't that crowded. The pate amuse was served slightly warm which was unusual to say the least having eaten my share of pate living in France. The popovers were very good served with a salt shaker and butter. We ordered off the $50 blackboard menu. Fried Oysters, Asparagus wrapped in pancetta (salty), steak and scallops, spatzel and peas. The scallops were so salty they were inedible which just shows the lack of imagination in the kitchen. All in all a disappointing meal! Fortunately things improved from there.
Breakfast at Rita's was an excellent egg white Fritatta. We also had a light dinner one night with a yellow tomato gazpacho with apple that was yummy.
Sunday brunch at T. Cook's at the Royal Palms was also excellent. Be sure and reserve though.
High quality, good selection and affordable.
Happy Hour at Olive and Ivy for a quick bite on the way to the airport. Asparagus Mushroom flatbread was great.
Service at the Camelback was excellent.


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Watch this video for a brief introduction to the church.
Sunday Gathering
Bridgeport's weekly gatherings take place Sundays at 10:00 AM in our building at 3101 Gilham Plaza in the heart of Kansas City. Our gatherings are a casual, missional environment structured to foster existing spiritual growth among believers as well as be a safe place for seekers to come together and hear about Jesus. The core elements you will experience are: dynamic worship, scriptural teaching and authentic community cultivated through personal connection and prayer.
Authentic Community
We promote an environment of community where relationships can develop naturally into a house of friends. To this end, we barbecue, throw parties, and hang out often. In addition, we encourage community through community groups and community forums.
Kingdom Kids
We have a strong passion to partner with families to offer a safe, loving environment for children to have fun while developing a relationship with God, discovering their own God-given uniqueness and spreading God's love. We believe in our children and place their spiritual, intellectual, and emotional development at the center of all that we do. This is accomplished through a lot of love, time, individual attention and Goldfish crackers.
Spiritual Growth
Belong. Believe. Change. We believe this is an important sequence necessary to provide a safe environment to grow and belong. All growth, whether spiritual, emotional or relational, is vital for our life and wellbeing. The role of the church is to provide a context to be equipped, challenged and encouraged in this pursuit. It is God's plan for us to lay down our lives for one another to see destinies be fulfilled. We call this the spiritual journey of discipleship, the ultimate joy of our calling, and it is at the heart of what Bridgeport is all about.
Community Development & Engagement
We engage in a variety of activities and expressions to have a presence in the face of our city's most desperate needs. We partner with existing operations to bring life to the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of Kansas City's financially destitute, imprisoned, underprivileged and afflicted.


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Ahhhhh…does summer get any better than this?
In my Everythingtarian opinion, that answer is a solid no. Because while I would like to stare at this picturesque sunset for all of utter eternity soaking in its wildly vivid colors, I have packing to do. Yes, packing. It's official: I'm moving people.
And please quote me when I say that next time I move, it better be somewhere 1,893,291x cooler than 0.6 miles down the street. Going through a tub of disinfectant wipes, two paper towel rolls, three garbage bags of Goodwill donations and hours upon hours of packing only to know I will unpack my things in a mere 3 days less than a mile away is soooooooo not worth it. But if I was moving to London or perhaps Buenos Aires…then maybe, just maybe. #mentalnoteforthefuture
All I can say is my new apartment better have good natural lighting for food photography.
Or else.
Anyways, you don't care about my moving woes. In fact, I don't really even care about my moving woes. So, we've got that in common! That's cool. And we both care about the winners of the Peas and Thank You cookbook giveaway, so there's that too.
Without further ado, here are the lucky 5 souls…
Congratulations! Please email your name + address to firstname.lastname@example.com, and I will get those cookbooks out to you ASAP!
Now if you'll excuse me, I have to decide what I am going to eat for breakfast from the sparse remnants of food I have left in my fridge…either (a) a margarita juice box, sauteed zucchini topped with nooch + raw almonds or (b) 1/2 blackberry chocolate bar, roasted broccoli + Kashi Heart2Heart cereal (no milk)?
HELP! What do I eat for breakfast – (a) or (b)?