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RF23 - We Don't Want To Overcome
RF23 – We Don't Want To Overcome
I guess if you were in space or found a way to enter some unknown planet in some unknown galaxy, you would have missed the verdict that was issued on the People (Florida) v. Zimmerman on Saturday. A jury of six women said that the people did not prove their case beyond reasonable doubt and acquitted George Zimmerman, a 29 year old volunteer neighbor watch-man, who shot and killed a 17 year old young man, named Trayvon Martin. Now we all have our own different accounts of what happened that rainy day and we heard or was told via the news outlets of what really happened that tragic day for both Zimmerman and the Martin family. It is something George Zimmerman would have to carry for all the days of his life, he may seek and probably receive forgiveness from the Martin family for what he did. [UPDATE] Since then we've had another tragedy. On August 9, 2014, 18 year old Michael Brown was shot and killed by Brian Wilson a Ferguson City policeman. Like Martin, there were a lot of stories that tried to portray the victim as something he was not, but the one thing we can all agree on, is that he was a human being and his life no matter where it may have taken him was his to live. Like Zimmerman, Wilson will have to carry that for the rest of his life and maybe ask for forgiveness. It's not unusual for families of the victim to forgive the person who took a loved away, for those families are the true definition of what a Christian or fill in the blank religion is. My thoughts go out to both families as they go on different roads of putting the pieces of their lives together. One having to see the void of missing young men on the holidays and birthdays and the other having to deal with being infamous for a wrong reason.
I don't want to spend this time writing about the tragedies because it's fruitless. I want to talk about where we as "African Americans; Black Americans" are as a people. You know the one thing that upsets me is that no matter how tragic the story is or was. We as a people dismiss the real concrete tragedies of what's really going on. It seems that we are stuck in 1865 to 1965 time periods. We don't want to overcome, we just want to be a people of victims! forever and ever, amen! Never mind the triumphs, never mind the victories and never mind the fact that we elected someone of color not once but twice to the highest office in the land.
We're still victims.
Nowadays we mock Jesse Jackson, but in the 70's his "I Am Somebody" poems, were meant to be inspirational, just like he used to be.
Now we're relegated to being happy as victims.
In the 60's, the Original Black Panthers gave us "Black Pride" "Black Power" in their contribution to the civil rights movement in the inner cities.
Now we're Black Powerless and based on the buffoonery by some blacks in entertainment, black pride is gone.
And last but not definitely least, the old civil rights song, "We Shall Overcome." A song that was meant to tell the young generation that heard it and generations after it that it's your (our) duty to honor the young negro that was sold into slavery, honor the enslaved black family that were auctioned, sold and separated from their family, honor the brave freed men and runaways slaves that picked up a rifle and manned up in the Revolutionary, Civil War and all the wars after, honor! those men and women who were turned away from voting, told that they were equal but separate! Honor those innocent young and old men who were lynched not because of a sexual choice, but just for being black! Honor those civil rights leaders who sacrificed IT ALL!! just because they in their heart of hearts, they knew that one day, their son, their daughter they left behind….
Would overcome.
And as people, we failed. I failed, you failed, we all failed because we didn't say no! We didn't say no! To the selling and use of drugs in our neighborhoods, we didn't say no and no more murders of a young black men at the other hands of other blacks. Oh! we're quick to up-rise when it's at the hands of someone not black. We didn't say no! To ineffective black politicians, who say they have our interests, but enrich themselves only to show up when said young black person is killed by a non- black.
We don't want to overcome. We're happy with the images of being victims to German Shepherds, water hoses and lynchings.
Dr. King in his last speech said and knew that he wasn't going to get to the promise land with us….
Neither are we.


text: Another splurge at the bead store... These colors are FANTASTIC! And the stone pendant itself is beautiful with subtle, intricate details - one of my favorites so far. With the amount of beads used in this pieces, I decided to mount them on a re-used guitar string for rigidity. It holds a nice shape on its own and the clasping device is conveniently built-in. Talk about simple design.

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Today was no bueno. I kinda binged on organic beef hots (3) w/ no-salt wheat bread and jalapenos, and corn chex (7 cups). I call this a binge b/c I was eating when I wasn't even hungry. I semi-remedied the problem by burning 2,000 calories on the spin bike. This is still a bad day though.
Tomorrow will be better. It'll have to be...I threw out everything in my apartment that wasn't a fruit, vegetable, or condiment. Everything.


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Thursday, December 23, 2010
Happy Holidays
I just want to say Happy Holidays! I have to catch a flight on Tuesday where i will be headed to Philadelphia for a few days to see family. So i hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday weekend and ill talk to you on Sunday.
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Our legislative priorities
The 2014 legislative session is moving fast, and Zero Waste Washington is weighing in on bills related to mercury-containing lights recycling, paint stewardship, composting, and incineration.
Recycling mercury-containing lights More than 10 million light bulbs and tubes containing highly toxic mercury are sold for residential use in our state each year, but only about 5% are recycled. Zero Waste Washington supported passage of the 2010 law requiring lighting manufacturers to provide a statewide recycling program, but the program has not been implemented due to a lawsuit from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association over financing levels. This year, there's a proposed amendment (HB 2246, SB 6177) to the law that is a negotiated agreement between stakeholders to address the financing issue. Zero Waste Washington supports this bill because we want to see a program up and running to properly recycle mercury-containing lights. The bill passed the House and now heads to the Senate.
Paint stewardship
Legislation (HB 1579, SB 5424) has been proposed that would create a convenient statewide paint recycling program for residents and small businesses that is established by paint manufacturers. Oil-based paint is toxic and latex paint often contains harmful components. Right now, 60% of Washington's residents have no access to latex paint recycling. We can do much better! We need a paint program that is convenient throughout the state, east and west of the mountains and in urban and rural areas. Zero Waste Washington supports this bill. Unfortunately, the bill did not receive a vote before the cutoff, and is therefore done for this year.
Collection space for food and yard waste
Lack of adequate space for collection containers can be a barrier to collecting compostable food and yard waste at multi-family residences. This bill (HB 2481) helps address this issue by requiring the State Building Code Council to adopt rules requiring that space be provided at certain new residential buildings for the collection and transfer of food and yard waste to off-site composting facilities. Zero Waste Washington supports this bill, which passed out of the House and now moves to the Senate.
Defining energy from incineration as renewable
This bill (SB 6028) would define energy from a municipally owned waste-to-energy incinerator as an eligible renewable resource under the energy independence act. Zero Waste Washington opposes this bill because solid waste is not renewable. For example, just as oil is not a renewable resource, neither is plastic that's made from oil. The bill covers existing waste-to-energy facilities back to 1991, diminishing the effectiveness of the existing energy independence law to incentivize new clean energy resources. In addition, incineration competes with recycling, which is more effective in conserving energy and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. Unfortunately, this bill passed out of the Senate and now heads to the House.
Things happen quickly in this year's "short" 60-day legislative session, which ends on March 13. To learn the status of these bills, you can check back to this page which we'll periodically update during the session.
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Sunday, May 29, 2016
Who Goes There?
Pollinators are IN in the garden. I have several brand new packets of "Pollinator seeds" to plant. I plan to get to that. My problem is who is a friend and who is a foe? I'm a gardener not an entomologist. Is the insect on this beautiful yellow buttercup there to pollinate or to eat the flower? It has been nibbled after all. If I don't know I just take my picture. Live and let live!
The flowers here are sweet cicely. This visitor is unknown but I think if this bug were sitting on me it might get swatted. This is a plant I nibble on myself. The new green seeds have a wonderful licorice flavor. They are a favorite in the garden snack. The leaves reduce the need for sugar and both are terrific in fruit salad.
I guess it is official, I won't hurt a fly, at least not this time. He adds a little something to the picture of clove currant, Ribes odoratum, flowers that have obviously already been pollinated. The base of the flowers will continue to swell and change into blue-black berries that are delicious if the birds don't get them first. The cloud of fragrance in the garden from this plant's yellow flowers is the reason we have them. If we get a few berries that's a bonus. Hummingbird's pollinate this one and that a big bonus too!
1 comment:
- Indie said...
It's so exciting to see bees making their way back into the garden! I've even seen a few butterflies the past couple days. Sweet Cicely sounds like such an interesting and useful plant.
- May 30, 2016 at 9:28 AM
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Just in case you had any doubts that Mike Huckabee might actually be in the Oval Office one day, he won't be. To permanently seal the deal, Mike Huckabee went on television and took to Facebook to extol the virtues of the Duggar family and the incest and child molestation doled out by Josh Duggar, to be specific.
Part of this diatribe includes:
No one needs to defend Josh's actions as a teenager, but the fact that he confessed his sins to those he harmed, sought help, and has gone forward to live a responsible and circumspect life as an adult is testament to his family's authenticity and humility. Those who have enjoyed revealing this long ago sins in order to discredit the Duggar family have actually revealed their own insensitive bloodthirst, for there was no consideration of the fact that the victims wanted this to be left in the past and ultimately a judge had the information on file destroyed—not to protect Josh, but the innocent victims.
What Mike Huckabee left out of the "sought help" is that the founder of the "faith-healing" clinic that treated Josh Duggar for his penchant for incest and child molestation had to step down because he too is a molester.
But, wait, there's more. And the next part is the part that I like best. The comments on the Huckabee Facebook thread are pure and solid gold. And, they prove that there is absolutely NO WAY this man is ever going to be elected POTUS. Below is a sampling. To see the entire thread click here.
There's more, but I think you get the point. This right here is precisely why I think we should let the molesters and rapists and hypocrites and misogynists have their voice. Let them show their true selves loud and clear–rather than making them stifle it so we think we're dealing with a rational sane person, when in reality we're dealing with a Mike Huckabee or Josh Duggar.
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About to head off for the trip down to Port Macquarie for the Australian Pro Am. This is the only WWAA Event in Australia this summer and an important qualifing round for the Worlds in Orlando later this year.
I have been off the water for a week after suffering my first real knee injury. A few scans, a lot of ice and rest and I think I am ready to hit the water tomorrow. Wont really know until I hit my first wake in the heats, but I am looking forward to testing it out!


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Sunday, March 29, 2009
Calizona Designs and *Giveaway*
90 comments:
- Dani said...
THERE ARE PIRATE KNITTING NEEDLES!!! I need more needles anyway, since I have all of three pairs....
~Coleva on Rav
- March 29, 2009 at 6:49 AM
- Cathy said...
My first choice was the Magenta and Black yarn. The colors are so vibrant. Then i say those needles. I loved the Breast Cancer ones as well as the sunset ones. Off to tweet about this. Amazing stuff!!!!
I may have to get the needles anyway - my motto - so much yarn not enough needles.
Another pair or 2 can never hurt.
- March 29, 2009 at 7:18 AM
My fave on this fun site is the pink and black yarn. I love hot pink and black, and would luv to see how it'd knit up!!
Me-Ni on Ravelry
- March 29, 2009 at 7:19 AM
- Heather said...
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- March 29, 2009 at 7:23 AM
- Heather said...
Gosh, lots of goodies to choose from! I think my favorite thing is the pair of Breast Cancer Awareness needles.
Best of luck with your shop!
- March 29, 2009 at 7:24 AM
- EJ said...
Wow. The needles are awesome. I love the red flame ones. But the Amethyst Sock Yarn wins. Fabulous. I think I need it.
bloglessinnj on gmail
- March 29, 2009 at 7:24 AM
- trh said...
gorgeous needles but I also love the goodnight jewelry collection and the red gatsby collection. my youngest daughter would love the star bling set.
- March 29, 2009 at 7:25 AM
The Hawaiian sunset needles are cute, as are the pirate ones!
- March 29, 2009 at 7:30 AM
My mom is a breast cancer survivor so my first thought was the needles, but on thinking about it, she really doesn't need reminders so I'd go with the Hawaiian sunset ones - she'd really like them.
I'm dadofra AT hotmail in case I win.
- March 29, 2009 at 7:31 AM
- Maria said...
OMG Im in LOVE... All of it. There goes any extra money I had. The Pirate Needles, le sigh. with the Black and Pink yarn. Oh yeah Im so there. Hmmmm now to get my skills up there to be worth of such equipment.
- March 29, 2009 at 7:31 AM
I love the Rowel and Pearl Choker!!! Thanks for pointing out this great shop.
knittingsuek from Ravelry
- March 29, 2009 at 7:32 AM
- Savannah said...
The Pirate Knitting Needles are completely necessary to go with my pirate themed knitting shirt.
Bannahleigh on Ravelry
- March 29, 2009 at 7:34 AM
- cthulhulovesme said...
The black and pink sock yarn jumped out at me when I opened the page, and I'm not normally a fan of pink. I also really like the hair feather as well, even though it's also pink.
-cthulhulovesme on Rav
- March 29, 2009 at 7:44 AM
- julieua said...
We have a thing for pirate's around here. And knitting. We need those pirate knitting needles. Arghhh!
- March 29, 2009 at 7:46 AM
- Carnoustie said...
I love the needles with painted flowers, the tom-tom drums, zebra stripes. The Spring roving has my name all over it! Yum-Yum!
- March 29, 2009 at 7:51 AM
- PenelopeRose said...
What an amazing give-away! The shop is great with so many great items. The Pink Watch really grabbed my attention. It's gorgeous!
- March 29, 2009 at 7:58 AM
- Quilting Pansy said...
These colors are great:
Spring Roving
They would brighten up this very gloomy day.
- March 29, 2009 at 8:02 AM
- Jus Shar Designs said...
My favs:
Black and Pink Yarn
Spring Roving
Tah Dah Tie-Dye FOOTBALL ROVING
Cherry, Grape, and Blueberry Yarn
Hawaiian Sunset Knitting Needles
Famous Conchos
Ok, I'll stop now. :-)
I also posted about this on:
JusShar of Facebook
- March 29, 2009 at 8:14 AM
- ikkinlala said...
The Bobby's Eyes Yarn is gorgeous!
- March 29, 2009 at 8:17 AM
LOVE! And the knitting needles are beautiful. Just marked the store as an etsy favorite. Thanks!
Bridgett on Rav.
- March 29, 2009 at 8:17 AM
- Nicole said...
I love the Bobby's Eyes sock yarn, and all the horse tack is just too cool.
- March 29, 2009 at 8:19 AM
- Elaine said...
Hands down the amethyst sock yarn. I love it.
I'm off to blog about the contest. Back soon.
- March 29, 2009 at 8:19 AM
- Elaine said...
I just blogged about the contest at elaine-knitting.blogspot.com
- March 29, 2009 at 8:25 AM
- Morrighan said...
I am actually loving the argyle needles... simple... no danglys like the pirate ones. Of course I also adore the pink & black yarn and REALLY WANT the spring roving and the cherry grape and blueberry roving.
- March 29, 2009 at 8:40 AM
- Morrighan said...
I blogged/linked on blacktiefiberarts.blogspot.com
- March 29, 2009 at 8:41 AM
- suburban prep said...
Oh what's not to like. I love the argyle knitting needles. I love the Red Gatsby collection and I also love the collection of yarn pictured.
- March 29, 2009 at 8:46 AM
- KJo said...
I love her pink and black yarn! It is so pretty.... I would happily wear a pair of handmade socks out of that! ;)
KJo (on Ravelry)
P.S. I also blogged about it
- March 29, 2009 at 8:53 AM
- Presents said...
Love the hair feathers :-)
(Presents on Rav)
- March 29, 2009 at 9:06 AM
Too many choices! Love all the needles but love the sock yarn the best. Probably Bobby's Eyes is my fav.
Hotmail: popofra
- March 29, 2009 at 9:06 AM
- Brat said...
Wow, for me this one is easy! The Red Flame knitting needles, they match my Chucks. Who doesn't want knitting needles to match your favorite pair of Chucks!
Ravname - BratKnits
- March 29, 2009 at 9:14 AM
- k8 said...
Oooh, pirate knitting needles! I like those!!
- March 29, 2009 at 9:19 AM
- StephCat said...
The Blue and Silver Ocean Necklace was very pretty!
- March 29, 2009 at 9:21 AM
- Namida_StarDancer said...
Wow... Where to began?
I love!!!
The Pink Multi-strand Necklace,
I want!
The Longhorn Saddle Cross and the Barrel Racer one,
I rally like;
The Star Concho Necklace, and The Star Bling Set!
And of course I have to have,
The Black and Pink Yarn!
My word everything is soooo pretty! I almost want it all!
PunkBunny on Rav
- March 29, 2009 at 9:28 AM
- burnt rain said...
I think that the Ashley's Green roving is a really lovely shade of green. I would love to work with it..
ravid: burnt3rain
- March 29, 2009 at 9:38 AM
- The Mully's said...
I love you guys so much! Thank you for all your compliments! I will admit, the pirate needles are my favorite! (What? I'm a Raider fan- please don't judge me!) With that said, check out the shop often cuz this weekend is roving, etc. this week I'm putting up more yarn. (Gotta take da photos!).
Also, thanks for the love on the jewelry and horse tack. I love making horse tack! I have bery spoiled horses!
(Other special things will be hitting the store soon too, I won't tell but I'm sure if you check out the announcements you can get a hint!)
- March 29, 2009 at 9:50 AM
- Anita said...
This was an easy one for me, I've been in love with that pink watch since she put it in the store! Although everything in the store is welcome to come live at my house! LOL
- March 29, 2009 at 9:53 AM
- tom said...
I love Bobby's Eyes, although the needles are wonderful, especially the Hawaiian Sunsets.
Gmail: tomknit
- March 29, 2009 at 9:55 AM
- JellyBean said...
Thank you so much for sharing this one... I think I may go broke shopping for yarn alone!... but what I am really in love with is the jewelry, especially the Pink Watch. Must go tweet about this store now...
- March 29, 2009 at 10:00 AM
- chicagoknitter said...
I have three friends that have survived breast cancer, all of them before the age of 45. So for me the breast cancer awareness needles are particularly special. Thanks for making such a beautiful pair.
- March 29, 2009 at 10:28 AM
- Maven said...
All I can say is I am salivating over EVERYHING!!
itsmemaven AT aim DOT com
- March 29, 2009 at 10:28 AM
- purple-power said...
How can I not choose the Amethyst sock yarn. So very deliciously purple!
Rav id - purple
- March 29, 2009 at 10:43 AM
- Knitmomma said...
So clever! I like the spin me up Scotty Batt and the Robin's Egg Blue fiber.
knitmomma on Rav.
- March 29, 2009 at 10:44 AM
- Marlyn said...
Gorgeous, gorgeous stuff!
I love the floral leather belt and the checkbook cover. I know my daughter would love the pirate knitting needles....
Oh, so hard to decide!
- March 29, 2009 at 10:47 AM
- rebelhousewife said...
Oh definitely the pink and black camo needles with the pink and black sock yarn. Lovely.
rebelhousewife on Rav
- March 29, 2009 at 11:10 AM
- RogueKnits said...
OMG, the Black and Pink Yarn! It's so rockstar!
Twitter and Facebook posts coming up shortly!
- March 29, 2009 at 11:12 AM
- Kenyetta said...
I love the pink and black yarn, argyle knitting needles, diablo roving- I can go on and on1
- March 29, 2009 at 11:13 AM
I just posted this contest to my blog. http://www.pixiefashions.wordpress.com
- March 29, 2009 at 11:18 AM
- talitha said...
ooo, bobby's eyes is just lovely.
what beautifully crafted stuff calizona designs has. i'll have to visit again.
rav id: talithakuomi
- March 29, 2009 at 11:18 AM
- dragonmaille said...
PIRATE knitting needles?! I may have to start using straights again....
Though it seems slightly prejudiced against us ninja knitters. Where are the ninja needles? Why doesn't anybody notice the ninjas?
.... Oh, yeah.
dragonmaille (Rav)
- March 29, 2009 at 11:27 AM
- Kitten With a Whiplash said...
I love the Blue and Silver Ocean Necklace. I've posted to my blog.
- March 29, 2009 at 11:28 AM
- JC said...
I really like the robin's egg blue roving and the black and pink yarn. The colors are so vivid!
- March 29, 2009 at 11:28 AM
I'm loving the pink and black sock yarn - socks with those would be like a hug from the 80s!
(dragoness on Ravelry)
- March 29, 2009 at 11:49 AM
I am a fan of the argyle knitting needles; imagine knitting an argyle sweater with these! How sophisticated!
-MissMoosey on Ravelry
- March 29, 2009 at 12:11 PM
- katerina said...
I went to look at the needles and yarn and love the pink check book cover - too cute!
yarn wise, the amethys colorway and the diamonds and guns (great name!) were beautiful too.
- March 29, 2009 at 12:31 PM
- kelly said...
Argyle Knitting Needles
OMG, I love, love, LOVE them!!!
Ksidwell on Ravelry
- March 29, 2009 at 1:19 PM
- Jersey said...
I love the purple sock yarn. Really beautiful. Also the blue sock yarn. Yummy.
jerseyjessie on gmail
- March 29, 2009 at 1:41 PM
- One Sheep said...
I really like Bodie's Necklace. Obviously talent and good taste run in the family.
- March 29, 2009 at 1:46 PM
- Kitten With a Whiplash said...
The Diamonds and Guns Yarn was added after I left my first comment, but it's so in line with some pics I posted last week about possible gun themed yarn colorways that it cracks me up. http://kitten-with-a-whiplash.blogspot.com/2009/03/therapy.html
- March 29, 2009 at 1:53 PM
- Nightphoenix said...
I mean, who doesn't love pirates!! The pirate knitting needles are just super cute!
Lizbert on Ravelry
- March 29, 2009 at 2:13 PM
- ZombieCat said...
I like the pirate knitting needles, the black and pink yarn, and the robins egg roving. So much great stuff in her shop! I didn't get one of her samples but they looked so cool, maybe I can get one this way!
- March 29, 2009 at 4:38 PM
- Sarah said...
Definitely the amethyst sock yarn! Wow!
- March 29, 2009 at 4:55 PM
- SupaCindy3000 said...
I love the Diamonds and Guns yarn. Love the color, love the name!
- March 29, 2009 at 5:07 PM
- Daisymum said...
I would have to say Ashley's Green. Not only is green my favorite color, my daughter's name is Ashley, and to top it off I have a twin sister as well. It is beautiful roving. All items in shop are very pretty and unique.
- March 29, 2009 at 5:25 PM
- dinahsaurus said...
I love the Spring roving; it looks like Easter Eggs!
- March 29, 2009 at 5:32 PM
- Sharon Rose said...
The Silver Gatsby Collection is gorgeous! Thanks for another great contest!
- March 29, 2009 at 5:42 PM
- Lady O said...
I love the watermelon roving and the amethyst sock yarn.
(I also think the pink checkbook cover is cool, in the 'hey cool, even though I don't really link pink' sort of way)
Rav - LadyOctavia
- March 29, 2009 at 6:30 PM
- caillie said...
I loved the knitting needles! pirate and red flame looked pretty cool!
- March 29, 2009 at 6:39 PM
- cpullum said...
I like the Beach Riding!
- March 29, 2009 at 7:22 PM
- Laurie~Let's Knit It said...
The Amethyst Sock Yarn and the Pink leather checkbook cover are my two favorites.
Rav ID= desertknitta
- March 29, 2009 at 7:37 PM
The pink & black yarn is awesome, and the pirate needles, and the tiger needles, and... I could probably go on for awhile, but I do need to go to bed some time tonight!
I'm wickedsharp on Ravelry.
- March 29, 2009 at 8:51 PM
The black and pink yarn! I didn't need to go any further than the first page to find something I loved.. but of course, I did.
LexisKnits on Rav
- March 29, 2009 at 10:11 PM
- Little Miss S. said...
The Pirate Knitting Needles are so funny - I really like them. Think they would sort of put the "Arghhhhh" I sometimes need in my knitting :)
- March 30, 2009 at 1:36 AM
- juuli said...
Diamonds and Guns merino yarn speaks to me. And I just the idea of matching merino roving for spinning a companion yarn!
juligirl on rav
- March 30, 2009 at 3:10 AM
- Bohoknitterchic said...
I love the cherry, grape and blueberry roving:
- March 30, 2009 at 8:20 AM
- Stacy said...
I love the Blue and Silver Ocean Necklace. Beautiful.
- March 30, 2009 at 8:25 AM
OOOOHHH!!! That Tequila Sunrise is CALLING my name! Such a fun shop!
- March 30, 2009 at 8:48 AM
- Darcys Knotty Knitter said...
I love the pink and black yarn and the painted knitting needles are so pretty:)((((Hugs)))) Darcy
rav id knottyknitter40
- March 30, 2009 at 9:25 AM
- Susan said...
Love the Robin's Egg Blue roving!
navars2 on Rav
- March 30, 2009 at 9:37 AM
- cksknitter said...
I like the Retro Sunshine Collection. Orange is one of my favorite colors!
Chrissy at knittodayAThotmailDOTcom
- March 30, 2009 at 10:34 AM
- carrym said...
I love the pink watch and the watermelon roving!!! Yum!!!
- March 30, 2009 at 10:37 AM
- Martha said...
I love the Cherry Grape and Blueverry roving.
- March 30, 2009 at 10:59 AM
- Jen said...
The Amethyst sock yarn is yum.
And the Zebra needles!
zgma on Ravelry
- March 30, 2009 at 11:25 AM
- LilChickadee said...
Ooh... so many pretty things to choose from! I really like the zebra-striped knitting needles, and the Spring Roving. :)
LilChickadee on Ravelry
- March 30, 2009 at 11:35 AM
- Turtle said...
diamonds and guns yarn......yum!
- March 30, 2009 at 1:02 PM
- superwoman_4002 said...
The Watermelon roving is my favorite for sure!! :D
- March 30, 2009 at 1:23 PM
- superwoman_4002 said...
I posted about this giveaway in my blog:
- March 30, 2009 at 1:50 PM
- OxyMoronT said...
All of the needles are adorable! I especially loved the zebra, sunset, pirate, and the flames. The 80s ones were hilarious...they really did remind me of decor from the 80s!
I also loved all of her yarns! (I probably love her her fiber too, I just don't know it since I don't spin yet!) And I loved that she has complete jewelry sets, not just coordinating pieces!
tianac2 at Gmail
- March 30, 2009 at 4:35 PM
- brownbear said...
I love the Golden Pearls and Rowel necklace! I am also impressed by all of the leatherwork. As far as fiber related items, the purpley yarn is my favorite.
- March 30, 2009 at 8:41 PM
- Debbie said...
I love the Amethyst Sock Yarn. I"m addicted to sock yarn and purple is one of my favorite colors. Thanks for the contest. Debbie
- March 31, 2009 at 12:09 AM
- AmIAKnitterYet said...
boy that amethyst sock yarn really caught my eye. more than once.
finger's crossed.
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Timely action by the Fayetteville Board of Education will provide over $1 million in savings from previous bond issues that will be utilized for future capital projects in the district.
The school board voted unanimously in July 2016 to authorize Stephens, Inc., to file an application with the Arkansas State Board of Education to refund Series 2010 and 2011B Bonds - combining and refinancing two previous capital construction bond issues from 2010 and 2011. The goal at the time of the vote was to realize approximately $727,000 in accelerated savings.
At their meeting tonight, the Board voted unanimously to the refinancing of bonds that will result in a savings of $1,095,021 for the district.
"I appreciate the good work of Stephens, Inc., and the district's financial staff in keeping track of these kinds of opportunities to secure additional funds for the Fayetteville schools," said Board President Tim Hudson.


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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Back on the horse.
If at first you don't succeed...
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...and then maybe go home and ice the ankle!
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Humidity is rising – Barometer's getting low
According to all sources, the farm's the place to go
Cause Friday from 3-8
Better get them gumboots worn
For the first time in FarmAde history
It's gonna start raining corn
It's Raining corn! Hallelujah! – It's Raining corn! Blow the horn! I'm gonna go out to run and let myself get
Absolutely soaking wet!
(Thank you Weather Girls and Geri Halliwell)
Two important updates about FarmAde this Friday:
- This year, all of the sweet corn at FarmAde will be from ears grown right on site at the UBC Farm! In previous years, our maize yields have never been large enough to sell at FarmAde, but we have quite a healthy 2010 harvest. Yum!
- The weather forecast is calling for precipitation on Friday. However, the word on the street is that you're not a true Vancouverite until you've danced to local music in the rain. We certainly wouldn't want to deprive you of this foundational rite of passage, and thus, we're fired for a gloriously Vancouverish, rainy FarmAde! We might even have prizes for the best photos of people kicking up their heels up at FarmAde in the rain.
Please dress appropriately, especially if you're bringing younger Farm Friends. See you on Friday!


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A dance session aimed at 3 and 4 year olds.
£5 per family
This session is for families who live within the Royston and Villages and Bramble Hill Children's Centres catchment area. If you are unsure whether you live within this area, please click here to check your postcode.
Funky Groovers is a dance class aimed at 3 and 4 year olds designed to improve children's posture, rhythm and spatial awareness whilst having loads of fun learning routines to pop songs!
Please book a ticket for each child that attends the session.The first child will need to book a paid £5 ticket. All additional siblings must book a Free Additional Sibling Ticket. If a younger sibling will be attending but not taking part a ticket will still need to be booked using a Free Additional Sibling Ticket.
Unfortunately older siblings are not permitted.
Signposted from London Road into Aspenden Road, Then signposted again - second right hand turning into Luynes Rise. Then first right into Mill Close. The centre and car park is on the left hand side.
There is large car park next to the centre which can be used. If the car park is full, then you can park on Luynes Rise.
There is a slope leading up the centre for buggies or disabled access. Please leave buggies in the entrance area after the double doors. Campbell Hall is on the ground floor to the left.
Toilets and baby changing facilities are available. There is a lift for access to the first floor.
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everything you ever wanted to know about nothing at all...
Sunday, November 28, 2010
I've learned only a few things in my first week as a pappy. First of all, babies aren't like the rest of us. Most of us don't know what we want. We have so much stuff, so many ways to be entertained, so many different things to eat or drink, so many people to interact with to be strengthened or to be discouraged by, that with all of these things flying around in our head we can't seem to pinpoint what it is that we really want. Lillian's different. She only wants to be held, to be warm, to be fed & to not have gas. I'm not sure she even cares if she has a dirty diaper or not.
I've learned I'm not a very patient person at 3:00 in the morning. I want to hurry up, change the diaper, feed her, burp her & for her to be back to sleep in twenty minutes. I've come to learn it doesn't really work that way. I think Lillian can probably sense this frustration, so the problem becomes worse. I'm learning, though.
Christie is quite a bit better at sensing what Lillian needs than I am, thankfully. A couple weeks ago, if you would have told me that Christie would be up with me at 6:30 in the morning smiling contentedly & telling me how happy she is I would call you crazy. Motherhood suits her perfectly. She only gets about half the amount of sleep she used to, but she is okay with it. She knows how to take care of everything Lillian needs, & she enjoys it. She is patient, kind, gentle & I couldn't ask for a better mother for my daughter.
Five Favorite Songs of the Day
This Side of the Blue-Joanna Newsom, The Milk Eyed Mendor
Tangled Up in Blue-Bob Dylan, Detroit 2006
Whatever Gets You Through the Night-John Lennon
Hello in There-John Prine, Souvenirs
Naked As We Came-Iron & Wine, Our Endless Numbered Days
Happy Sunday, friends.
2 comments:
- Pam said...
OOOHHH! Thanks for the new pictures and the update on how life is in the Schroeder/Grand Haven home. I want to come back and hold her so bad, I can't stand it!!
- Joyce said...
Well this post slipped by me, but it's just as welcome a week later. Thanks for sharing your perspective on pappyhood, these are the things I like to read.
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I have been thinking about giving up for the last week or so but didi not really want to. Now I have to because of the financial situation I am in. Also the amazing health benefits I will receive and will not cause any further harm to my children.
I am going to book a doctors appointment on monday to get prescription for nicotine replacement whhatever???
I have stopped drinking so I can stop smoking just have not given it a chance I want every thing sorted right now!!! I must stop being impatiant and learn ways to relax and enjoy life agin without alcohol or cigerettes.


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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, $15.99 hardbound, ISBN-10 1442467770, April 2014
Teddy Fitzroy's back for another zoo mystery—this time it's a koala caper—in this action-packed follow-up to Belly Up. School troublemaker Vance Jessup thinks Teddy Fitzroy's home at FunJungle, a state-of-the-art zoo and theme park, is the perfect place for a cruel prank. Vance bullies Teddy into his scheme, but the plan goes terribly awry. Teddy sneaks into the koala exhibit to hide out until the chaos dies down. But when the koala goes missing, Teddy is the only person caught on camera entering and exiting the exhibit. Teddy didn't commit the crime—but if he can't find the real culprit, he'll be sent to juvie as a convicted koala-napper.
I didn't realize this was a sequel when I requested it, but like most adult mystery series, readers unfamiliar with the first book will have no trouble understanding and enjoying the second. I will probably go back and read Belly Up as well, though, just in case it's as much fun as Poached.
Plenty of gross-out gags, occasional fun facts about animals slipped realistically into conversations, and madcap crime-solving strategies (wanna hide at an amusement park? steal a character costume!) will appeal to tween mystery and humor fans. Not only is the mystery well-plotted, the stakes are sky-high. If Teddy can't solve the crime, he'll go to juvie, sure. More importantly to Teddy and his parents, though, is the fact that koalas can only eat a specific and rare type of eucalyptus. If they don't find Kazoo the koala soon, he will starve to death. Needless to say, all is solved in style, and a reunion with someone from the previous book leaves an opening for another installment.
Recommend to: Mystery fans, fans of Carl Hiaasen's junior novels
To buy or not to buy: A great addition to any youth collection.


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I finished drafting the next story in The Pandora Chronicles. It's called "The Breaking."
It begins like this:
My white uniform has no stains, and there's no human odor in here. Not anymore.
I take a deep breath, and I can smell the metallic instruments, the bleach and antiseptic, and the plastic curtains that are meant to separate the two examination areas.
Of all the plagues I can remember, this one and The Paralyzing have been the cleanest.
I take off my rubber gloves and feel the cool, then warm water rush over my bare hands, which have started to scab in places. The warm water slows my heart rate a little, but I can't enjoy it long. I need to scrub again. ...
This one, too, is told from Hope's point of view. She's killing time, as it were, by working in a hospital with victims of the current plague, called The Breaking.
What will she discover at the hospital? Another clue to the mystery of the plagues?
I'll let you know the moment it's published. Stay tuned later this week.


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Daniel Pierce Bergin is Senior Producer & Partnership Manager for Twin Cities Public Television. He was a Production Fellow for the PBS documentary 'Slavery by Another Name,' which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Bergin won a regional Emmy Award for 'Slavery By Another Name: Behind the Scenes.' His documentary on the adaptation of the book into a film. His other notable productions include regional Emmy-winners Asian Flavors, North Star: Minnesota's Black Pioneers; Lowertown: The Rise of an Urban Village;'Cass Gilbert: Standing the Test of Time.' His literary history documentary, 'Literature & Life: The Givens Collection' was named the 'Best History Documentary' at the Prized Pieces International Black Film Festival. His documentary 'With Impunity: Men & Gender Violence' was named 'Best Documentary of 2012' by Mpls/St. Paul Magazine. In addition to long-form documentary work, Bergin received a regional Emmy award for 'Legacy Letters,' a PSA series about celebrating and protecting Minnesota's natural, historical, and cultural heritage. Bergin produced exhibit videos for the Science Museum of Minnesota's award-winning touring exhibit 'Race: Are We So Different?' He also produced a companion program for broadcast.
The filmmaker's short narrative films have screened at the American Film Institute, the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, The Wexner Center, and the Hollywood Black Film Festival. In the 1990s, Daniel Bergin produced the ground breaking 'Don't Believe the Hype,'tpt's Emmy award winning youth media program.
The Minneapolis native and University of Minnesota graduate has served as a director on the boards of several community media organizations including Intermedia Arts, St. Paul Neighborhood Network, Hennepin Theatre Trust, and IFP MN. He was on the Walker Art Center's Parent Advisory Council. Daniel is an adjunct instructor at St. Cloud State University. He has been recognized as a MN State Arts Board Fellow, a 2003 Twin Cities Business Journal's "40 under 40", a City Pages Artist of the Year, attended the esteemed PBS Producers Academy, and was awarded a Bush Leadership Fellowship for his work in community media.


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praise him in the heights above.
Praise him, all his angels;
praise him, all his heavenly hosts.
Praise him, sun and moon;
praise him, all you shining stars.
Praise him, you highest heavens
and you waters above the skies.
you great sea creatures and all ocean depths,
stormy winds that do his bidding,
you mountains and all hills,
fruit trees and all cedars,
wild animals and all cattle,
small creatures and flying birds,
kings of the earth and all nations,
you princes and all rulers on earth,
young men and women,
old men and children.
for his name alone is exalted;
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From the Chicago Tribune today comes a story about what, I agree, is a criminally under-reported change in the administration of federal student loans. The byline reads:
Starting Sunday, grad students to pay interest while in school, undergrads lose 6-month grace period
That's true but a conversation on Twitter earlier today made clear that this story needs some context/clarification.
When you say "grace period" to many student loan borrowers they think first of their six month payment reprieve. Currently, for six months post graduation or dropping out of school a borrower does not have to make any payments. That is NOT the grace period this article is referring to but it is associated with that. As the story goes on to say:
Starting Sunday, students hoping to earn the graduate degrees that have become mandatory for many white-collar jobs will become responsible for paying the interest on their federal loans while they are in school and immediately after they graduate. That means they'll have to pay an extra $18 billion out of pocket over the next decade.
Meanwhile, the government will no longer cover the interest on undergraduate loans during the six months after students finish school. That's expected to cost them more than $2 billion.
For years a grace period on interest accumulation on the loan principal (the amount borrowed) has run concurrently with the six month no payment grace period. It's just not the kind of thing most of us think about. To be honest, even the most financially privileged students and their parents tend not to pay much attention to all the financial aid blathering about compound interest and principals. But that blathering matters.
Before these changes interest accrual was subsidized (think: paid) by the government on behalf of the student borrower on subsidized student loans. Now, that interest will accrue during the grace period for undergraduates and will be paid by the student. It will now accrue during your payment free six month grace period. The difference on a $40,000 loan over a 15 year term at 6.8% interest is about $2500. It sounds small until you realize many students owe significantly more than $40,000 and that debt-to-income ratios matter a lot when you are attempting to borrow money for a home or a business down the line.
The difference for graduate students is even more steep. As of Sunday the ONLY student loans available to grad students will be unsubsidized loans. Now interest for grad students' unsubsidized loans will accrue THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE LOAN from the day it is dispersed. That interest, if not paid directly while you are in school living on ramen and leftover faculty meeting snacks, will be added to the principal of your loan. Considering how long some students need to complete a graduate degree (anywhere from 18 months to nine years depending on the field, degree type, and Murphy's law) the end of subsidized loans could be extremely costly for grad students.
For example, $50,000 in subsidized student loans would run you $69,048 at $575 per month for ten years. The same amount with same terms on an unsubsidized loan will cost you $80,004 at $667 per month for ten years. You know, for all that sweet professoriate cash you'll have lying around.
Holy moly.
It's an interesting increase on people who pursue higher education precisely when our economy is supposedly so short on innovators and skilled knowledge workers. But, hey, the SGA ain't the AARP so, yay, political interests group. Or, something.
Calculate your own differences here.
Read more about these changes here and here.
And, good luck. Or, I hope you hit the lottery. Or, marry well. Or, something. I'm fresh out of advice that doesn't begin and end with stripper poles. Sorry.


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It's my mom's birthday coming up soon.
And this is the gift I just ordered from here.
It totally suits my mom. She will especially go nuts over the cherry print. Can't wait to wrap it all up.
Hand it to her along with a fun cake. Hm, she likes hearts. Any ideas for a birthday cake?
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Samsung has finally revealed its successor to its Galaxy Note phablet. After selling more than 10 million units of the Galaxy Note. The Note II has been launched and will come to India by the 2nd week of October.
The much talked about 'Phablet' was launched at the IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung) 2012 in the capital of Germany,Berlin.
The 5.5-inch screen is bigger than the predecessor, though the firm has managed to get the weight down. A big part of the Note II's proposition is the utilisation of the S-Pen – a stylus which you can draw or write with.
As similar to the Galaxy S3, it has the Popup multitasking feature, so you can make the most of that big screen. It will be available in Marble White or Titanium Gray colour options.
The Galaxy Note II is now available for pre-order at online retail store Infibeam.The retailer is selling the phablet at around…
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6672923492889685727.post7287947653371281636..comments2018-06-19T20:32:25.051-07:00Comments on bare•bones e-zine: The Hitchcock Project-James Bridges Part Four: Dear Uncle George [8.30]John Scolerihttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6672923492889685727.post-2853255589791509042017-02-17T09:53:08.315-08:002017-02-17T09:53:08.315-08:00Barry is completely believable in this role and se...Barry is completely believable in this role and seems convinced of the rightness of his cause, even when he's the guilty party! Coleman is good, too, and it's always fun to see someone you know so well as they looked early in their career. As always, thanks for reading and taking the time to comment!Jack Seabrookhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-6672923492889685727.post-57071798312866687502017-02-16T20:00:36.062-08:002017-02-16T20:00:36.062-08:00I've always known this one better than most ot...I've always known this one better than most other episodes, so I'm glad you got around to it.

One of the most entertaining things is how sincere Gene Barry is later on when he promises Dabney Coleman he's going to get him released. Of course he means it, but it's partly because he's all set to frame the REAL "other man."
(If you know him from so many of his later roles in comedies, it's entertaining to see Dabney Coleman as the VICTIM of someone else's schemes, because he's always been great at playing conniving characters himself.Granthttps://email@example.com


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Summer is flying by! I'm seeing that on a lot of blogs and certainly feel the same way. My blog reading and posting has been rather spotty for the past month but I want to share a great recipe with you in case you're going to a 4th of July get-together and need to bring something easy and yummy.I made these for a party last weekend and they were well received! I got this recipe at a recent cooking class I attended taught by Brenda Nolte and adapted it slightly to use things I already had on hand. It can also be cut into larger pieces and served as a dinner entree.
Italian Appetizer
2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
8 oz sliced hard salami
8 oz sliced roasted turkey
8 oz sliced provolone cheese
6 eggs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (I used the pre-grated kind in the shaker container)
2 (6 ounce) jars roasted red peppers, drained
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Spray 11" X 13" pan with cooking spray. Spread one package of crescent rolls on bottom of pan, pressing seams together to seal. Layer half of salami, turkey and provolone cheese. Mix the eggs and Parmesan cheese together. Spread a little less than half over the first layer. Top iwith half of the red peppers. Add second layer of meat and provolone; top with peppers and pour all but about 3 tablespoons of the egg mixture over it. Top with the second package of Crescent rolls, sealing the seams. Brush the remaining egg mixture on the top of the rolls so you'll get a nice, brown crust when you bake.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30". Uncover and bake another 30" or until nicely browned.
Let sit for about 60" to firm up before cutting into 30 squares.
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Girton Grammar School student Darcy Hayen has persevered and has finished VCE, after overcoming health issues in 2016.
"It's honestly a relief, it has been a really tough two years," he said.
A simple sinus infection turned nasty after it unfortunately became life-threatening when it spread to his cerebral cavity which lead to him repeating his final year of VCE in 2017.
"I cant even begin to explain the immense amount of relief now that it's over, I am so proud in how far I've come."
Darcy plans to take up an electrical apprenticeship next year and already has an interview arranged.
Headmaster Mr Matthew Maruff said that he could not be prouder of Darcy's effort.
"He's a thoughtful, insightful and talented young man who went through a very difficult situation and is now stronger because of it, so we're really proud of him."
"Our school is not a factory or a farm, it's a garden and we want him to go off, like a lot of our students and make a contribution to the community," he said.


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Behind the Scenes
In this blogpost we go behind the scenes of our temporary exhibition, The Real Face of Burns, to speak with exhibition's curator, Sheilagh Tennant of Artruist (www.artruist.com). For the last three years, at RBBM, Sheilagh has been managing and curating the first rolling programme of contemporary art exhibitions to be introduced at an NTS property. But what is it like to run art exhibitions? Read below and find out!
How did you come up with the concept for this exhibition?
Well I was aware that Burns's appearance seemed to be a source of fascination for both artists and the wider public and so decided to explore this. I was amazed to discover there were so few portraits of him painted while he was still alive – only five – and thought it would be interesting to invite contemporary artists to come up with new interpretations.
How long does it take to organise an exhibition like this?
People would be surprised by how long it takes to organise exhibitions – in national galleries and museums it can take several years. However for the Real Face of Burns, while I initially came up with the idea a few years ago, if we take the initial artist approaches as a starting point, the process began just over a year before the launch date.
How do you find and select the artists for the exhibition?
By visiting as many art fairs and exhibitions, going to as many degree shows as possible, as well as reading art publications – over time it's possible to become familiar with a lot of artists' work and to build up a good awareness of who is out there. In this way, when a theme is selected, artists whose practice would 'fit' with a particular theme will come to mind. I also aim to introduce new graduates whenever possible. A selection of different work in different media , all aiming to depict an aspect of the same theme, somehow always looks good together when all the artists are clearly very gifted – regardless of the age and stage of the artists. I do find it particularly rewarding to have the opportunity to nurture new talent.
What do you need to consider when arranging the display?
Well there are, of course, the practical considerations of what is physically possible within a space, safety etc. Beyond that you have to think about works which will complement each other and, while perfect symmetry isn't going to be a realistic aim, it's ideal to achieve a balance within the space.
What is your favourite thing about this exhibition?
For this exhibition the answer has to be the Reid miniature, loaned by the Scottish National Portrait Gallery – to me it is so precious because Burns himself believed this work to have offered the best likeness.
What is the most difficult thing about putting on this exhibition?
To be honest there haven't been any significant difficulties with putting on this exhibition! However I would say the most difficult aspect of all the exhibitions I have curated in this programme, which has been running for three years now, has been getting the message out to people that these shows are on and worth a visit – especially when the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum has so much else to offer too!
Come and see the Real Face of Burns before it ends on June 14th!


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One thought on "Hooked with Deanne Fitzpatrick – How do you clean your hooked pieces?"
Hey Deanne and all!! I just watched the segment of the blog on how to clean hooked rugs, and I tell everyone who asks me the same thing. I still have my first rug (a welcome mat using wool coating that almost made me quit hooking it was so hard to get those stiff hand cut pieces thru!) that I started many years ago in Deanne's home studio and I want you to know (and I tell everyone this with a caution) that I have washed it on the gentle cycle in my washing machine 4 times over the years. It lost the border and I sewed some wool cloth over it to repair it, but it still sits on the floor being walked on daily!! A testament to good old East Coast training with Deanne 😉 and using strong natural materials I think.
now for a question: I have used many circle hoops over the years and now I see you are selling a "G" frame that is similar to a picture frame I even used once. I mostly use a frame with a "paddle" or foot to fit under my torso (my butt to be exact!) or my Cheticamp frame, but the odd time I do need to use a portable hoop, I am constantly adjusting and fidgeting with getting it stabilized. I am a rough hooker, using large cuts of wool etc and it literally pops out of my grip (wedged between a leg and my left arm) often. Any tips?
P.S. loved the blog post about bringing light in to the holiday season, right on Deanne!!
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Well, its time to go back to the roots...
I have a lot of people ask me, Heather... How did you get into this? It seems rather off center, and a tad bit wierd for you to be breeding snakes.
Do I agree? Yes, a little bit. I have to say that I never imagined myself as a child growing up and breeding snakes. A Doctor? Sure... Snake Breeder? No.
Why is that? Well, as a child, I grew up with a mother who has a deep rooted fear of snakes. I never got to have one as a child. I had fish, I had birds, but never anything else.
I am allergic to furry creatures, and so is my mother as well. So, with that being said, I didn't get to have many pets. It kinda destroys any chance of having a dog when your mother can't breathe.
So, I grew up with a love for animals that was unfulfilled in a way. I wanted to be a Veterinarian, but couldn't because of my allergies.
I went off to college, deciding then to go into human medicine. I got my Bachelors in Biology, and went on my merry way.
During my college years, I had the freedom to do more of my own thing (as we all are well aware). So I got a dog, I got a hamster, I got guppies, and a few other critters. I ended up rescuing a few red-eared sliders along the way, as people bought them at street fairs and didn't actually take care of them.
At one point, I ended up with six.
I decided to take it upon myself to see what other critters I could help.
That's when I ended up with a Bearded Dragon.
Beardies require much more than just a cage and some lettuce, and for some reason, people just had no idea...
So, I took care of a group of them that kept growing, a group that topped out at seven. Remember that these guys need UVB, deep green leafys, and bugs. They ate better than I did at some point.
But, with the consistency of knowing that these guys needed daily care, I got stretched a bit thin. Lizards were awesome, but not my calling... So I gave them good homes elsewhere and continued on my way.
But in the interim, I had acquired a female Ball Python from a lady who couldn't care for her anymore. I got her, cared for her, realized that Ball Pythons were so easy to care for, and fell in love.
Her name was Unagi. Yes, like the Eel Sushi. I think it is a cute name...
So 'Nagi and I learned from each other, and I got hooked. A few months later, I got another, and another, and at some point I went searching for them. I found a harem of Ball Pythons that people didn't want anymore, and I loved it.
I didn't have a ton of money to dump into Ball Pythons, but a little birdy told me about the possibility of breeding. Back in those days, Pastels were the thing to have... $2000 for a male Pastel on a good day was something I was shocked about.
So little by little, as my harem grew, I realized I needed to bite the bullet and get a breeder male.
So I bought that male Pastel, and the rest in history.
Did I suceed right off the bat? Absolutely not.
I lost my first clutch of eggs to an incubator malfunction. The second year, I did a breeder loan and didn't get any Pastels at all.
So of course, this is all to say that I started out rough. And rough is the way you should, in a way, to appreciate all the hard work and effort that goes into caring and breeding these creatures.
Take nothing for granted, that's for sure.
But here I am, still here. I will still be here 10 years from now, doing the same type of thing. I have found my niche, and I am going to stick to it.
So there you go, my friends.
That is my story. I hope that helps you in your own.
It's hard work, and you need to dedicate yourself to what you want to do. Do not waiver. Do it for the snakes and for yourself.
Have fun with it!
(BTW: Unagi is still kicking and will be with me until she doesn't anymore...)
Monday, October 25, 2010
How did I get into this?
2 comments:
- Jackie M. said...
Hey Heather, how do I get my boys to do their jobs? This is as close to a lock as they seem to get:
Are the girls the problem? Is it just too soon? Is my boy George here just a dumb-dumb who doesn't quite know what he's doing yet? (He tried mating with her head last winter while I was cleaning their tanks.)
- October 25, 2010 at 1:22 PM
- Jackie M. said...
And now, of course, I am going to demand Unagi pics. How big is she?
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By Daniel Hautzinger
Performance experience is obviously invaluable for young musicians, but playing at a conservatory in front of peers and professors who know the piece intimately can be intimidating. As such, an audience out just to enjoy free music on a pleasant Sunday afternoon is well-appreciated. Hence Kent/Blossom Music Festival's well-attended student recital at the airy Hudson Library on July 6. (There were a total of four student concerts last weekend, the other three in Ludwig Hall at Kent State University).
The students have two weeks to learn a piece mostly on their own, with occasional coachings from festival faculty members. The ensemble communication was impressive on Sunday in such circumstances, and each groups' blend was enhanced by the library rotunda's softening acoustics.
The program was bookended by pieces for wind ensemble. August Klughardt's Quintet for Winds in C, op. 79, contained some satisfying interplay between instruments, like the shimmering trio played by flutist Kayla Faurie, oboist Mary Riddell, and clarinetist Rina Sugawara in the enchanting middle section of the third movement. Bassoonist Joshua Sechan and horn player Emily Schaefer later smoothly exchanged running lines in the fitful finale.
Those five winds were then replaced by five strings, for Luigi Boccherini's Cello Quintet in C. Bram Margoles shone in the first violin part, zooming through fleet runs in the first movements over the solid foundation provided by Dorothy Gomez, violin, Ke Zhang, viola, and Hye Eun Park and David Olson, cello. Olson's mournful solo in the lamenting third movement was a highlight.
Beethoven's simple Serenade for Flute, Violin and Viola in D, op. 25 brought Kayla Faurie back on flute, now joined by violinist Zhiyue You and violist Alberta Fan. The novel instrumental combination and a sprightly third movement redeemed this rather uninspired work, and its accessible themes matched the summer day.
A wind octet then offered a burnished palette of sounds in Willard Elliot's arrangement of four of Grieg's Lyric Pieces, originally for piano. Rina Sugawara, clarinet, Joshua Sechan, bassoon, and Emily Schaefer, horn returned to the stage, now with Sarah Kendis and Mary O'Keefe, oboe (O'Keefe doubling on English horn), Kai-Ju Ho, clarinet, Sarah Tako, bassoon, and Jessica Young, horn. O'Keefe's English horn solos lent a mysterious air to "Shepherd's Boy," which the swaying "Nocturne" and waltzing "Remembrances" then dissipated. "Wedding Day at Troldhaugen," by turns celebratory and tender, then sent the audience whistling back into the sun.
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In this series, we're posting some unique pictures of us as we play in the Realms. The challenge we present to you is to provide us with funny captions for the pictures in the comments section. Try to keep 'em relatively clean and fun. (Photo by Angela Earle Gray)
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Funny Pictures
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"I do NOT know these two people."ReplyDelete
"If I don't move I might live through this."
Doing her best Freesia impression.ReplyDelete
This just in: new study indicates that two out of three young Realmsies have experimented with blue mushrooms.ReplyDelete
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"Not me bro, I'm good"
Yes, in my head, Andrew calls him 'bro'.
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That awkward moment when your parents show up at the same party you do.ReplyDelete
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My first memory of meeting a dog is when I am 5. A street dog has given birth to puppies and my mother takes me to meet them. I have vivid memories of how she teaches me to assure the dog mother that I don't mean harm and how to pet the small puppies and scrub their bellies. I am excited about the experience. My parents never let me fear animals. There is no us and them. We are all one. Fear is never the word, it is always love and assurance. I forever thank them for this. My father has all sorts of pets – owl, monkey, dog, birds, rabbits. I am amazed by his trust. Love is trust.
As a child I am drawn to animals but am not allowed to have pets due to several complicated reasons. I always long to have a dog. After many years I meet these puppies. This is right after Vipasanna course and I feel this is a gift for me in store. I bring the puppies home and take care of them. Name them Gubbi and Laadu. They look so lost and delicate and vulnerable and carefree and alone. I instantly fall in love with them.
I am you and what I see is me.
Later I meet Mithoo. She is a metaphor for abandonment, abuse, pain, insecurities, fear and loneliness. The fear in her is gripping. I want to protect her, protect her from this unforgiving world and rescue her from her fears. If only she could trust me. That choice is hers to be. I hope I can earn her trust. Even before I realize I become her mother. Is rescuing love?
I explain to Y, V & k about how entangled I feel with her. There is no space between us.
But let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.
Mithoo develops behavioral issues. I take it personally that I failed her. I lose confidence in my parenthood. I want to be by her side. I want to be able to give her time . I want to trust her to deal with her anxiety. Trust. Trust is crucial. Trusting uncertainty. The complexities of parenthood. Of wanting to give your children freedom and yet expect them to do the right thing, right thing by you. We are all selfish in our act of love and too egoistic to accept it gracefully. Love is selfishness.
Mithoo takes her own sweet time. She learns to trust the world around her. "It is alright to be scared, Mithoo! I am always here for you, my darling," I tell her. Love is acceptance.
And she also learns to be aware of her choices. She learns to accept. And she learns to reject. I want to listen to her. Love is listening.
I meet Dalmatian. I see a wonderful mother in her. She knows when to be strict and when to pamper. It is a fine, delicate balance. I learn from her. I admire her because she is so real. Love is being yourself.
I meet Mili. I instantly feel a strong connection with her. I want to take her in my arms. I want to adopt her. She is so delicate and vulnerable and so infinitesimally small. Death kills her after a week. I don't make peace with her death. I dont grieve. I obsess. I obsess for months on end. I feel addicted to a replacement. Y says, "It is unhealthy." I say, "So be it, I want another Mili." Mithoo is unable to understand.
I meet Tubbu. I long for the same connection. I never feel it with him. He is wonderful but he is not mine. I have lost Mili. Mili is never coming back. Mili cannot be replaced. Death is brutally honest. Love is death.
Marley & me. I am not ready to foster her. I feel angry on the inside. I hate her. She is annoyingly adorable. I now understand violence. Love is hatred.
Never tickle the dragon if you can't bear the heat.
I meet Inoo. I have forced myself to foster her. But I have grown to feel attached to her. Inoo resembles Mili. Inoo isn't Mili. Love is learning to love.
Love is Identifying. Love is Patience. Love is Letting Go. Love is Observing.
Love is knowing. Love is not knowing. Love is half knowing.
Present tense has its own charm. I want to explore this artistic decision of writing in the present tense. Please note : Most events in the blog are a past memory.
Thank you, dear Y for the beautiful photos!
Mithoo & Inoo know their names but dont recognize me by my name. It is literallly a nameless relation. (Pun intended!)


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Thanks to Happydays for today's terrific photos from Bucky Covington's Fan Club party performance in Nashville. (Click all images to view full size.) To browse Bucky's concert schedule, click here.
Bucky Covington "had lunch" with a lot of us today, via the wonders of WSM's live stream from their Durango Acoustic Corner at Fan Fair Hall this morning. If you weren't able to tune in, never fear--the station keeps an archive of past audio programs, and the announcer reminded us all to check back soon. Bucky and Ducky Medlock performed "A Different World", "I'll Walk", "Drinking Side of Country" and "I Wanna Be That Feeling" to an overflow crowd, told a few fun stories, revealed the new release date for Bucky's second album (September 11th), and delighted all of us listening at work or at home. Thanks to WSM for letting us in on the fun...
Also letting us in on the Fan Club party fun are two of Bucky's very generous partygoers: our kind friend Happydays shared a link to her fab set of party shots at Photobucket with a sweet note to "snag all you want", and Shannon graciously tweeted links to two different albums on Facebook--enjoy this set featuring a few meet and greet extras, and this stellar group of concert images. Kudos and many thanks, y'all!
Bucky's next CMA Fest event takes place bright and early tomorrow morning, when he'll join Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina and many more stars for the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge. The game starts at 9 am at Greer Stadium (534 Chestnut St. in Nashville)--hope you can be there.
Rocky Covington on stage at Whiskey Bent in Nashville; thanks again to the very kind Happydays for the photo.
He'll wrap up his CMA Fest adventure with a 1 pm performance at the GAC Living Country Stage as part of The Lodge, an interactive event sponsored by GAC and HGTV. Tickets for this one were given away during a May contest, but keep an eye on the GAC Facebook and Twitter for possible last-minute entries. After that, he'll sign autographs for ticket-holders at Booth 739 between 2 and 4 pm.
Last but definitely not least, join Bucky and his band at 5 pm at the Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Plaza ( Fifth Avenue and Broadway in Downtown Nashville) for a free, public show that's guaranteed to rock!
We'll top things off with a quick chart check--Bucky's new (and hot) summer single "I Wanna Be That Feeling" made its Billboard Hot Country Songs chart debut at #59 earlier this week, and it moved up a notch to #42 on this week's Music Row Country Breakout Chart. We'll keep on requesting it at our local country stations, keep on voting for his video at GAC's Top 20 Country Countdown and CMT Pure's Pure 12 Pack , and keep on watching it rise higher and higher...
Our talented blogger bud Fran at Buckytown USA will keep you posted with beautiful photos, excellent news and more this and every Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning. We'll see you Monday evening...have a fantastic weekend, everyone!


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Saturday, May 3, 2008
YouTube's New Player (Beta)
I've been unable to view some videos on YouTube the past days. I got a feeling YouTube is doing some testing or changes with their website. And when I saw the "YouTube Player Beta", my suspicion was true.
So let's compare.
The look
Comparing it with the present player layout, the new YouTube Player Beta is much more compact, sleek and pretty. Yes, pretty, compared to bulky and ugly looking present player we have with those big buttons and funny looking crome like colour.
The buttons are pretty much almost the same. You still get the 'Play/Pause' button, the 'Volume' button, the 'Fullscreen' button and the ability to slide the video back and forth.
But a couple of buttons are missing; the 'Back to the beginning" button and the "Shrink video" button. Probably they find no much use of such features.
The other buttons that are still available has an added animated feature, like how the volume control slides up when you point on the volume button and with a click, it goes to mute. Also, if you notice, the 'Fullscreen' button's animation is much more smoother.
I should say the new player is more minimalistic but without sacrificing the functionality of it. It fits the overall layout of the website although I hope they would change the tabs at the top of the website.
But I feel one more button is missing from this player, a 'Download video' button. I know there are other ways to retrieve the videos from YouTube but wouldn't it be easier to just have a download button on the player itself.
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Guests for June 8th
Our Guest this week was Susie Huang
Susie has been to several of our past meetings. She is happy to be back from Taiwan for a while visiting Chicago area friends and relatives. Susie's Daughter in Law just had a baby boy so congratulation Susie! Her $100 Brag Bucks donation in honor of becoming a Grandmother, will be used to benefits others in need. Thank you and welcome back. Susie is an active member of the Rotary Club of Taipei, Taiwan.


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Tuesday, February 08, 2005
[Oriental Daily 09/02/05]
Having risen to fame through TVB's "War and Beauty", Gigi Lai and Bowie Lam have had a very fruitful year last year and in the year of the rooster, they both hope that they will maintain their popularity and step up in their careers.
Gigi and Bowie are known for being quite inseparable in their work and their New Year photoshoot is no exception, as Gigi laughs that they seem like a married couple. However, they will be leaving each other for a short while in the new year as Gigi will be heading into the mainland to do some stage shows, whilst Bowie will be flying to America. Today, for Chinese New Year's Day, they will be heading into TVB City to offer their greetings to Sir Run Run Shaw and receive their special lucky packet before going off on their separate ways.
Gigi says: "I have two days off this year and after doing the shows, I will not be going anywhere and just going home to sleep to get rested before starting work again."
As for Bowie, he is a little more relaxed as his favourite festival is the new year, so he will be going to the flower markets and decorating his home. When Bowie was asked if he will be buying any flowers, he says: "Definitely, especially the very Chinese gladioli. (Will you buy plum blossom for popularity?) I don't need to, there is a large one at home already (his girlfriend)." Upon hearing this, he was asked when he would be getting married and he replies: "Not at the moment, my career has just started taking off and we have an understanding, unlike some 'loving couples'. As long as we are comfortable together, then that is enough."
[Oriental Daily & The Sun 09/02/05]
Myolie Wu and Bosco Wong were hurriedly buying flowers from Sai Kung market last night because they had been so busy filming for "My Sassy Mother-in-law" that they only had time yesterday on New Year's Eve to go and buy some new year flowers.
At the market, Myolie and Bosco showed off their haggling skills and Myolie won the contest, talking down the price of a plum blossom from $150 to just $88 and also buying a lion head ornament.
Myolie reveals that she bought plum blossom for the first time last year and was told by Bosco that once you start, you have to keep buying it every year to increase your popularity. Myolie laughs that Bosco only needs to buy a vase because he already has enough 'plum blossom' (gossip). In fact, Bosco's earlier rumours were quite numerous and he also had bad luck on the last day of the Monkey year as his car was dented near his home by a rubbish truck, making him very upset indeed. He sighs: "My car was parked in the car park and was hit by a garbage truck, leaving a dent in the back and a shattered rear windscreen. So unlucky!" Fortunately, Bosco was not in the car at the time and did not suffer any injuries.
[The Sun 09/02/05]
Iva Lo was spotted at the Mongkok new year market, running her own ornament stand working hard to collect money and sell her goods. When the reporters praised her for being pretty and intelligent, she said with a boss' tone: "I have invested a five figure sum into this stall, so I will be selling toys in the afternoon to the children and then some household items in the evening to attract the adults. That way I can break into the young and old markets. Haha!" Iva's plan seemed to work as the crowds were never ending, so she should make a fair bit for the new year!
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#Review: Computer Love Inc. II: Gestation – Kurt & Jessica Hansen
Having taken control of Computer Love Inc., Marius has many plans for it. A good many have embraced the thought of having companions in their lives. These robots are able to do just about anything, including keeping people company when they need it. Though things for the company have been rocky at best, he knows there's a chance of bringing things around. He just has to find the proper balance in which to do so.
While conducting secret experiments to better enhance the companions, Marius has come to find that it's possible to introduce the human psyche into a prototype. While some may find such thoughts and actions abhorring, he has no problem using himself as a guinea pig into order to perfect the new companions. Deep inside, he knows that what he's doing is sort of taboo. Yet if he's to succeed in finding a level ground in this new world he lives in, he needs to do everything possible to understand his environment.
As tensions rise, Marius soon realizes that he may be in way over his head. There are little things occurring around him that he can't explain. Deep inside, he knows someone is keeping an eye him. Whoever it is, is afraid that he'll unlock secrets within his companions he's not supposed to. Unwilling to sit on the sidelines, he dives head-first into his current projects determined to make sense of the changes he's put in place. Somehow, he will bring Computer Love Inc. to the plateau he wants it to be on. The question is, will he be able to weather the lessons his creations teach him along the way?
While I started this series with this second book, I do think it has promise. I found the story's concept intriguing. Then again, I'm an avid science-fiction fan. Robots and cloning are subjects that have been around for ages. Kurt and Jessica take them a step further, and pose the questions of what it would be like to live with both already in existence. The little cliffhanger at the end of the book left me wanting to know what happens next. Will I be reading the next book? You bet!
After the sudden deaths of two previous Computer Love Inc. CEOs, Marius takes control of the company. Embracing the talents of his godson, John, and his best friend, Zak, he hires the boys to oversee the Companion Services Division.
Marius refines his breakthrough technology, the Brain Machine Download, and as a result, creates his double, M2, as the prototype. Together, they ignite the future of Computer Love Inc. by acquiring an elite team of scientists to expand the company's technological boundaries. Meanwhile, Marius struggles with the government's demands for a clandestine initiative – the Secret Service Companion.
Between the looming government presence and the overwhelming force behind his new team of inventors, can Marius survive the outcome of his own creations?
"So, Marius, I'm pleased, as I'm sure you must be, that the download between you and I went so well."
The remark was sudden and bewildering.
"Yes, I am also pleased…" Marius paused. "What brings that up, M2? Is there something you feel we need to improve upon?"
"No, actually, I don't think that at all. In fact, I think the process and aftermath have proven to be extremely fruitful, don't you?"
"Well, yes… But then, what is it?"
"I just recalled an idea we had, that's all," M2 said.
"'We' had an idea?"
"Well, as you know, to say that we think alike would be an understatement." M2 paused and allowed Marius to have a laugh. "So obviously your knowledge of robotics resides not only within you, but within me as well. I know you've thought about it, the possibility to help the company pounce into the next generation. What if, say, we were to make a team of Companions, not unlike myself, created from experts in different fields? For example… We could use that famous technology instructor, the woman from Advance Propulsion Labs who's won awards for all of those groundbreaking projects they've done recently, or even that metal-loving genius who combines materials recovered from asteroids with titanium and such. It would be a team of biorobotic and propulsion brilliance with unlimited potential!"
About The Authors:
Kurt and Jessica Hansen reside in northern New Jersey . Kurt has worked in the aerospace electronics industry for over three decades and enjoys the outdoors, writing, and composing music. Kurt is easily recognized with a guitar in his lap, a pencil in his mouth, and a piece of paper in front of him.
Jessica graduated from Montclair State University, summa cum laude, with a B.A. in English. Her favorite pastimes include reading, running and spending time with her family. She can usually be found with a book in one hand and a hazelnut coffee in the other.
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This is the second of the films that I was most anticipating at the start of the year. Following the vague disappointment of The Last Stand, the anticipation-ometer needed a shunt in the right direction – happily Don Coscarelli's John Dies At The End was far better than I was expecting, from the very opening scene, reproduced below, I knew I was going to enjoy it. In fact, you should watch it right now and if you like it, don't bother reading the rest of this review – you'll love the rest of the film .
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If you like a film bursting with ideas – and are prepared to just dive in and see what happens, then JDATE will be right up your dark and foreboding alley. If you prefer a film that doesn't make you feel like you are at a lecture on quantum physics while heavily stoned, then I'd give it a miss. Personally, as soon as I get the chance, I will be checking out the sequel novel, This Book is Full of Spiders: Seriously Dude, Don't Touch It.
As I said John Dies At the End thoroughly exceeded my expectations and also gets bonus marks for including a fine turn from Glynn Turman aka Mayor Clarence Royce from The Wire, getting all homicidal in a violently righteous manner.
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MELISSA BLOCK, host:
Now to the ongoing conflict in the West African nation Ivory Coast. Fighting there has intensified between forces loyal to the two men who both claim to be the country's rightful president. Ivory Coast has been in a state of political chaos since November's disputed election. Thousands of young supporters of the contested incumbent now say they will join the army to liberate their country.
From Abidjan, NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton reports that the volunteers are responding to a call which many fear increases the likelihood of civil war.
(Soundbite of rally)
OFEIBEA QUIST-ARCTON: We are ready to kill. Those little rebels are going to die. Would you like a Kalashnikov rifle? That was the chant and response at the army's headquarters here in Ivory Coast this morning. Thousands of young men and a few young women known as Young Patriots gathered to enlist in the armed forces. They're followers of Charles Ble Goude, the man they call their streetwise general. He's the youth minister in the government of disputed president Laurent Gbagbo.
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QUIST-ARCTON: At a mass rally over the weekend, Ble Goude asked his Young Patriots to sign up.
(Soundbite of rally)
Mr. CHARLES BLE GOUDE (Political Leader, Ivory Coast): (Foreign language spoken)
QUIST-ARCTON: Are you ready to fight to liberate your country? Gbagbo's youth minister asked thousands of his supporters four times. Each time, the same reply, yes, let's free our country, they chanted.
Ble Goude has been under international sanctions since 2006 for inciting violence in Ivory Coast. But he claims it's not his supporters who are behind the recent wave of killings in the commercial capital, Abidjan.
Mr. BLE GOUDE: We don't lead the country with militia. We don't need to kill people that we want to lead. My appeal is to the Young Patriots for them to be enrolled in the army to defend the country.
QUIST-ARCTON: Twenty-three-year-old mother Jo Nicole is one of the few women to join the thousands of young men who answered Gbagbo's minister's call and lined up today to join the army. She says she's doing it for her young son.
Ms. JO NICOLE: (Through translator) I've never taken up arms in my life, but we're suffering. Our country has been attacked by rebels and terrorists. We need to free this country. I'm going to carry a Kalashnikov and liberate my country.
QUIST-ARCTON: For almost four months, Ivory Coast has been paralyzed by a political tug-of-war between Gbagbo and Alassane Ouattara, internationally recognized as president-elect. Forces loyal to both Gbagbo and Ouattara blame each other's armed supporters for a surge in killings.
International rights watchdogs say both sides are responsible. But in the latest attack, on a marketplace last Thursday in the pro-Ouattara suburb of Abobo in Abidjan, the U.N. says between 25 and 30 people were killed by mortar shells fired by Gbagbo's security forces.
Hamadoun Toure is the spokesman for the U.N. peacekeeping mission.
Mr. HAMADOUN TOURE (Spokesman, U.N. in Ivory Coast): (Through translator) We've expressed outrage and condemned the attack. It's just not acceptable in a built-up area. Whenever we think we've hit rock bottom, the situation gets worse and it's becoming unbearable for civilians. We're going to take all necessary measures to protect civilians, in line with our mandate.
QUIST-ARCTON: Despite the U.N.'s pledge to protect civilians, long lines of residents here in Abidjan are fleeing the city. With their possessions piled high upon their heads and carrying giant plastic bags, children, women and men are heading out of town to their villages. Fearful of a return to civil war, Ivorians are desperately hoping their leaders will make peace during the latest stage of African Union mediation expected later this week.
Ofeibea Quist-Arcton, NPR News, Abidjan.
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