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Even though I've been reading the Confessions of a Shopaholic series for awhile now, I thought that with the movie coming out (February 13, but who's counting), it was time to have a little talk about it. If you're one of my regular readers and are wondering what happened to my standards, I'll ask you to step down from your ivory tower for a moment and entertain the possibility that contemporary, serial chick lit. might have a lot to say about us, our culture, and even how we handle sin in our lives. And you men, this isn't all about designer handbags and shoes. But it is, just a bit.
From what I can tell from the previews, the Shopaholic books seem to have some pretty big differences from the movie, and there's a chance that book one and two mix in the movie. So, I'm going to take some liberties and address themes that I saw represented in both books. Most noteworthy, Rebecca Bloomwood, the protagonist, hails from London, not New York, so you get to read the books with a lovely British accent, not to mention the fact that sweaters are called "jumpers." Why is this important? Okay, it's not really critical to my overall review, but I find these kinds of details highly important when books are made into movies.
Rebecca writes for a financial journal titled Successful Savings, a dead end job that she doesn't enjoy one bit. Her main love is shopping, but sadly, her wages from journalism never quite seem to cover her monthly credit card bills. Inevitably, her debt piles up, and she's faced with the irony of being a financial expert who can't manage her own finances.
This would be pathetic if it weren't so alarmingly familiar. No, I'm not saying that I have a shopping addiction (but I do sympathize with her brand name handbag obsession, even though I don't splurge…I simply…drool). But any kind of sin works this exact same way.
Rebecca tries everything she can to overcome her sin. She hides it. She ignores it. She goes cold turkey, then binges. It's shocking how familiar this is. Even if this isn't your particular demon.
What's refreshing about these books is that the heroine has a major problem, and she doesn't find any easy answers. And she doesn't find a magic cure at the end of each book, either.
These aren't Christian books, so Rebecca isn't giving her life to Jesus and getting his help with her spending issues (Actually, if this was your typical "Christian fiction," she's have all her shopping issues worked out by the end and be making her own clothes from homespun wool. And let's not forget the obligatory salvation experience.). But in this story, Rebecca is living the life of every sinner who is fighting sin. Until you realize that Christ is the only answer, you're left to your own pathetic devices.
Even the Apostle Paul struggled with sin. He knew what it was like to fight it. But he also knew to go to Christ for his help.
For I delight in the law of God, in my inner being. But I see in my members another law waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin (Romans 7:21-25).
Rebecca Bloomwood may not be perfect. But neither was Paul. And let's face it, neither are you. But it's okay because we have a perfect Savior who loves us and sanctifies us, even if we struggle with a designer "jumper" addiction. Or what have you.


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Monday, June 23, 2008
Time Zones
This morning I was woken up at 5:30 in the am by someone incapable of subtracting 3 from 8:30. My instinct at when the phone rings at 5:30 am is to assume that someone has died, which makes the chemicals in my brain go cuckoo-bananas! and I am rendered unable to go back to sleep, even after discerning that it was Don from Prestigious Traditional Homes or something or other, trying to rent a house in Lansing to me. Thank you very much, Don from Prestigious Traditional Homes or whatever it is your rental company is called, I do not want to live in Lansing, I want to live in Ithaca, in a nice house downtown with a yard for my dog, like the one you had advertised.
I'm so resentful at having been woken up two times by this same person (he called Saturday morning at 8:45 am - a more respectable hour but still impolite) that I can't bring myself to return his phone call. There are some other factors as well - feeling a little baited by his ad and also the knowledge that he's going to try and convince me to do everything via fax and email, instead of arranging for me to see it in person, when I make my trip out to secure our lodgings.
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I was noodling around the Net looking for famous people who were born on Leap Day.
My husband Scott isn't famous, not famous at all, so I wanted him to be in good company thinking guys like Steve Jobs or Einstein might have been hatched on February 29th.
Alas, Leap Day seems to be for losers, thugs, faux celebs and rappas.
I submit for your consideration.
Jerry, from Parks and Recreation, a guy who can't get any respect, not even from the shoeshine boy.
Dennis Farina, famous for playing mobsters and coppers. And once laying Helen Hunt in a mini-series.
Antonio Sabato. No further explanation needed.
Ja Rule. Whoever that is.
At least Larry David was born on my birthday.


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Thursday, January 7, 2010
Travel Essential - Outer Body Experience
Home from Brazil after 10 wonderful days. I wholeheartedly believe that travel is the best education money can buy. With every country I visit, I become more adept at the art of living, and I am incredibly grateful for my travel opportunities.
One thing I refuse to do, while traveling, is to use the cheap (and toxic) grooming products that are provided by hotels. I firmly adhere to the principle of only putting on my skin products that I am willing to eat. So, in an effort to pack light, I brought just one bottle of Simply Divine Botanical's "pink grapefruit" scented all-in-one product called Outer Body Experience. It can be used as shampoo, face wash, and body wash. It's, quite honestly, all you really need in the shower. And, after using it alone for 10 days straight, I can vouch that it's a fantastic product.
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Dr. Michael Breus the "sleep doctor" had a lot of interesting things to say about the impact of sleep deprivation on the American population at the Health and Happiness Summit with Dr. Oz. Dr. Breus is a clinical psychologist, Diplomat of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a fellow of the same. Our caffeine nation would experience lowered blood pressure, better memory, increased energy and slimmer waist lines by valuing their sleep at night. Dr. Breus explained that there are 5 sleep cycles essential to human health regardless of age. Each one of them has a different function. They are divided into Light Sleep which has 2 cycles; Deep Sleep which has two 2 cycles and REM which has 1 cycle. Light sleep lowers blood pressure and it's that stage where you feel your body relaxing and yourself drifting off. Deep sleep is restorative to the body while REM, perhaps the most interesting of the three, plays an important role in supporting long term memory storage and (BIG surprise) burns calories! REM sleep burns more calories than any other stage of sleep. When I reflect on this it makes me remember two friends who have been confirmed night owls, late night snackers who have struggled with weight gain for the better part of 20 years. Dr. Libby Weaver has added to this discourse by explaining that cortisol production or the "fat hormone" increases when the body is sleep deprived or put another way stressed out due to lack of sleep with the same demands put on it to perform. It's a survival mechanism used by the body to get through a tough time but by no means should this time be artificially imposed due to poor sleeping habits. It all makes sense now.
GLAMOUR Magazine did a ten week study using Dr. Breus as a consultant to see what kind of impact improved sleep would have on the weight of the subjects. The only thing they had the women change was the amount of sleep they got each night. By increasing the amount of sleep each woman shed weight ranging from as little as 3.5 pounds to the biggest loser at 15 pounds! This is amazing and shows how a stressed out lifestyle does more to put on weight than we might have thought. Poor sleep means poor circulation. If you are suffering from a lack of 'sexiness" in the form of puffy eyes, dark circles and lifeless skin color, try sticking to a regular bed time for that much needed beauty sleep. A regular sleep cycle with adequate rest is one of the most important things you can do. Other tips were not drinking caffeine after 2PM, limiting alcohol 3 hours before bed time and ceasing rigorous exercise (including hot yoga ) 2 hours before bed time.
Turn off the gadgets. Checking your facebook updates and fooling with your iPad is not the most relaxing thing to do before you hit the hay. Give yourself at least an hour to unwind both mentally and physically. Constant mental stimulation makes it hard to sleep. Instead take time for yourself by prepping for the next day by laying out your clothes, making the family lunches, self grooming like brushing your teeth and relaxing by reading a book for that last 20 minutes before you go to bed. Chances are you will be less frantic about getting out of the house the next day and sleep easier just knowing you are prepared.
Get your B's So You Can Get Your Z's
The B vitamins B3, B6 and B12 contribute to good sleep by contributing to healthy sleep patterns. B6 helps the body convert tryptophan to serotonin, a hormone that affects sleep. Check out this very interesting article by Dr. Breus on the connection between weight gain and getting to bed late. http://www.theinsomniablog.com
Many thanks to Usana Health Sciences and Dr. Oz's partnership in bringing together all this knowledge for us in a truly action packed seminar at Radio City Music Hall February 26.


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Bill would allow companies to collect employee genetics information
By Jared Leone
Cox Media Group National Content Desk
A bill making its way through Congress would allow companies to require employees to undergo genetic testing or force them to pay a large penalty to opt out of the "voluntary" screenings.
The genetic privacy act, GINA, passed in 2008, protects personal genetics information; however, this bill classifies the screenings as a voluntary workplace wellness program, which have been allowed previously through the Affordable Care Act.
The bill, HR 1313, called the Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act, would allow employers to charge up to 30 percent of the premium to enrollees who opt out.
The American Society of Human Genetics, which oversees ethical and practical guidelines surrounding DNA information, said the bill would undermine genetic privacy protections.
"A key component of ADA and GINA is that they prevent workers and their families from being coerced into sharing sensitive medical or genetic information with their employer," the group said in a statement. "For GINA, genetic information encompasses not only employees' genetic test results but also their family medical histories. H.R.1313 would effectively repeal these protections by allowing employers to ask employees invasive questions about their and their families' health, including genetic tests they, their spouses, and their children may have undergone. GINA's requirement that employees' genetic information collected through a workplace wellness program only be shared with health care professionals would no longer apply."
The bill was approved by a House committee Wednesday. Even if it fails to move forward, it is expected to be added to a revised ACA-related measure, according to NPR.
"Those who are opposed to the bill are spreading false information in a desperate attempt to deny employees the choice to participate in a voluntary program that can reduce health insurance costs and encourage healthy lifestyle choices," a spokeswoman for the committee told CNBC.


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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Three Exhibit for First Friday at Alleda
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
HDAL Artists Exhibit in Roseburg Oregon
The Umpqua Valley Arts Association in Roseburg Oregon welcomed HDAL into their Corridor Gallery for September and October 2011. The show titled "Viewpoints" opened to a full house for the Artists' Reception on September 16. The exhibit will continue through October with artwork from the entire High Desert Art League membership featuring paintings in various mediums, photography, sculptures and fine prints. Four of the artists pictured here - from top, left to right are: Vivian Olsen, Joren Traveller, Cindy Briggs, and Pam Jersey Bird, with photos of UVAA and the Corridor Gallery during the Reception.
Monday, September 26, 2011
HDAL Members Attend Art Opening
|Cindy, Joren, Pam & Vivian
Monday, August 8, 2011
Thursday, August 4, 2011
The Art of the West Show
The Art of the West Show at the High Desert Museum in Bend Oregon is showing through August until the 20th. The 34 pieces of art by 25 local and regional artists will be up for bidding during the Rendezvous evening event on August 20th. Four artist members of the High Desert Art League had their art chosen for their visions of the High Desert West. They are pictured here, from the left: Barbara Slater, Joren Traveler, Cindy Briggs and Vivian Olsen.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Bird Art by Vivian Olsen
Vivian Olsen is exhibiting some of her new Bird paintings at Alleda Real Estate offices during the month of June. There is an Artists's Reception on First Friday June 3 at 5:30 - 9 PM at 25 NW Minnesota; if you can't make that date, the exhibit will be on display for the entire month. Vivian is well known for her lively portraits of birds and other animals that inhabit Central Oregon and beyond. Most of her paintings are done with oils but she paints with pastel and acrylic also. Her work is recognizable by her use of strong color and contrast and the realistic rendering of her subjects.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
First Friday opening at Arts Central, May 6th.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Assistance League of Bend picks Newbold's painting for popular Kitchen Kaleidoscope event
|Jacqueline Newbold's watercolor, Spring in Central Oregon
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
'Journeys and Impressions'
Please join us at this beautiful historic venue of Arts Central on May 6th
"Journeys and Impressions"
Showcasing Artworks at Arts Central
by Members of the High Desert Art League
The High Desert Art League will showcase their artworks at Arts Central in Bend from May 6 through May 28 in the exhibit, 'Journeys and Impressions'. The twelve artists of the High Desert Art League have developed and refined their artwork to achieve a reputation for a high level of artistic excellence in Central Oregon.
These members will display their diverse artwork ranging from paintings and fine prints to sculpture and photography . The public is welcome to attend the Opening Reception to be held on First Friday May 6, at Arts Central from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. View the exceptional art and meet the HDAL artists who will be present to discuss their artwork.
Arts Central is located: 875 NW Brooks Street (through the breezeway from Wall St.), Bend, Oregon.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
The High Desert Art League Exhibits Art at April Art Hop
Many members of the High Desert Art League are exhibiting their art in Bend at Sotheby's International Realty while several others are showing at Alleta Real Estate, both groups for the month of April. This talented group of artists, through many years of developing and refining their artwork, has achieved a high level of artistic excellence. Their diverse fine art ranges from different types of paintings to photography and sculpture. During First Friday's Art Hop on April 1 meet the artists and view their exceptional artworks at 2 receptions for the Artists from 5 to 9pm. Sotheby's International Realty is located on Wall Street near the Tower Theatre and AlledaReal Estate is at 25 NW Minnesota Ave.
"Cranes at Sunset" Oil by Vivian Olsen
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Poppies in Provence
|Newbold's "Coquelicots de Provence" (watercolor, 20" x 24")
Free-range food and travel writer, Julie Mautner, has blogged about Jacqueline Newbold's painting trip to Provence coming up in May! She is a beautiful writer and shares the joys of Provence. Check out her blog, leave a comment, and be sure to sign up to "follow" her posts.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Kaseberg at Studio West in Eugene
What Kaseberg expresses in his work is based on his background of having been raised on a ranch in Eastern Oregon, having been educated in excellent schools and having lived long enough to reflect on life through his art work in ways that seem to appeal to the many who collect his work.
An exhibit of Cameron's work is currently featured at the Studio West Gallery in Eugene, Oregon through June 1, 2011. The gallery is part of the Lane Arts Council's First Friday ArtWalk each month. On the April 1st ArtWalk, Cameron will be at the gallery between 6pm and 9pm.
A fine art gallery and glass blowing studio, Studio West is located at 245 West 8th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon (541-683-WEST). For more information on Cameron's work or to receive his newsletter, visit www.kaseberg.com.
Vern Bartley at the North Rim Lodge
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Vern Bartley at Sothby's Real Estate for March Friday Night Art Walk, Downtown Bend
For almost two months, last Fall, Vern and his wife, Paulette, wandered the back roads and two track trails in search of new and undiscovered photographic treasures in the crooks and crevices of our great state.... Come see what they found.
Please join Vern anytime from 5pm to 8pm, at Sothby's Real Estate on the West side of Wall Street in downtown Bend
Helen Brown at Franklin Crossing in Bend, March 2011
Please join HDAL member Helen Brown, along with Mary Marquiss and Mary Rollins at the Franklin Crossing Atrium in Bend, Oregon on First Friday, March 4th between 5pm and 8pm for the opening reception. We'll have paintings depicting nature; figurative and floral, water and rocks. A bit of everything. We hope you'll stop by!
Franklin Crossing is located at the corner of Franklin and Bond in the heart of Downtown Bend, Oregon.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Jacqueline Newbold Teaching Watercolor Journaling on the Island of Syros, Greece
|Jacqueline Newbold's Watercolor Journal and Supplies
A lot of people enjoy writing in journals, taking field notes, collecting memorabilia and souvenirs of their travels, and drawing little sketches of their journeys. I call this art journaling but I take it a step further and incorporate watercolor with my art journals. Watercolor journaling is a wonderful way to slow down and savor the moment, recording your journey in a unique and memorable way. With your journal under your arm and a few painting supplies, you will be ready to capture memories of your Greek Island experiences. This dynamic class will motivate artists of all skill levels to record their journeys in a creative and unique way using watercolor and mixed media. Students will explore ways to make their watercolor travel journal interesting and reflective of their experiences through painting the Greek landscape and the essence of the Greek lifestyle. Some of the techniques I will be teaching include watercolor painting, drawing, color theory, incorporating mixed media and how to make quick-on the go-watercolor sketches.
This class is still open for registration, so click here to sign up! As always, I enjoy your comments. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Best of Show at Redmond Airport Exhibit
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Pam Jersey Bird finalist in the Artists Magazine Competition
Pam Jersey Bird was chosen as a finalist in the Artists Magazine's 27th Annual Art Competition in the Abstract/Experimental category. Her painting "Lifeforce" was selected from thousands of national entries.
Vivian Olsen Guest Artist River Bend Fine Art
Vivian Olsen is pleased to begin this New Year as a Guest Artist at Bend's 'River Bend Fine Art Gallery' exhibiting with other wildlife artists.
Please join us and enjoy Feathers, Fins & Fur at River Bend Fine Art! First Friday Art Walk and opening reception is January 7.
Artist Reception
Friday January 7th - 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
844 NW Bond Street, Bend, OR
Vern Bartley at Franklin Crossing for January First Friday
Please join Vern Bartley of the High Desert Art League at the Franklin Crossing Atrium in Bend, Oregon on Friday, January 7th between 5pm and 8pm for the opening reception of his one man show "Images of Central & Eastern Oregon" most of which are from Vern's 6 week photographic wanderings around Eastern Oregon last Fall.
Franklin Crossing is located at the corner of Franklin and Bond in the heart of Downtown Bend, Oregon.


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Year One (Ramis, 2009)
This is the worst movie of the year, and one of the worst movies I have ever seen. It was disappointing because the first 15 minutes or so starts off decently funny in a stupid way. But very quickly the humor becomes awkward (in a 'trying too hard, but just not funny' way) and offensive (likely because the writers weren't clever enough to do anything else). The whole thing was just plain stupid. Sorry, I have nothing else to say about this mess. 1.25/10
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I completely agree, we made it about 16 minutes into the film and I shut it off. I would give it a 0.
This movie stunk from a mile away… the only reason I watched it, is because the name Harold Ramis sat next to director. He's been stinking up the 2000s but I was hoping for a little comeback, oh well.


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|1914, arch. Hans Fittkau
After a minor British naval attack on the German colony in 1914, Japan occupied the city and the surrounding province during the Siege of Tsingtao after Japan's declaration of war on Germany in accordancewith the Anglo-Japanese Alliance. The failure of the Allied powers to restore Chinese rule to Shandong after the war triggered the May 4th Movement. The city reverted to Chinese rule in December 1922 under control of the Republic of China. Japan re-occupied Qingdao in 1938 with its plans of territorial expansion onto China's coast.
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Hey check out the latest bug I found on Windows 7. Wondering how many of you noticed it. So here's how you check its presence:
1. Search for a song in your library in WMP12. Dont type in the entire name, but only a few words so that more than one results are returned.
2. Select anyone song randomly from middle of list and play it.
3. Now drag this song to the top of your Now Playing list and Voila.
You will see that the time duration stamp of the top song in the list is changed to the time duration of this song which is playing. The time duration stamp will change only when this song starts playing.


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Before the wedding and even more-so before the engagement, believe it or not, I was a healthy eating fanatic and working out at least 2-3 times a week. I joined Weight Watchers and lost almost 30 lbs in less than a year. Actually, the day before we left for our cross-country trip (June 2013), I had met my goal weight of 138.
I am not proud of what has happened since we returned from that trip and I can't even say I've tried my hardest to turn it around. The most effort I put forth was in the 3 months prior to the wedding due to the fact that I needed my dress to fit. I saw a personal trainer at my gym and did my best to calculate my points just so I could look my best on my wedding day. The wedding dress fit perfectly that day but like I envisioned myself doing, I indulged immensely on our honeymoon and when we got back, I didn't stop.
Things have only gotten worse. I hate getting dressed in the morning and sadly, very little of my clothing fits me. I live in yoga pants, sweat pants, and leggings as much as humanly possible. This is not me.
This is a part of marriage not very many people talk about. Think about it. You've met that special person. He loves you, unconditionally. He says you look beautiful all the time, no matter what. My husband is wonderful at making me feel good about myself. The wedding comes and goes and you no longer feel the need to watch every bite that goes into your mouth. This may not be true for everyone, but I'll tell you, I was in heaven that I could eat Oreo's and drink non-diet soda (Costa Rican Coca-Cola is pretty much the most amazing soda ever – which luckily has deterred me from drinking it here). I even ate two double cheeseburgers from McDonald's on my wedding night. I look back at that moment with pure delight and shame at the same time.
One thing my husband is also wonderful at is pushing me to do things that I might not have the motivation to do. He has always told me that he loves how determined I am. So today, I am determined to turn over a new leaf. None of those fad diets, just eating right and doing research to find out what is best for my body. I may even see a nutritionist. Don't get me wrong, the Weight Watchers program is amazing and it gave me some excellent tools and a lot of strategies that I will carry with me on this journey. This time, it's all me. I am responsible for myself and it's time to change for the good, not for the time being.
Today's projects were all about helping me (and us) on this journey.
For Christmas, my family has gone to DIY gifts. This year, Chris and I made everyone Menu Boards. Selfishly, we made ourselves one, too! I had been researching these for a long time and after talking to one of my co-workers, I have finally organized this in a way that I think will be beneficial for our family (Thanks, Becky!).
The menu board has a clothes pin under each day of the week and this is where I will place the index card with the meal. I am only using this to plan for dinners. This way, whoever gets home first, whether it's me or Chris, that person can start dinner. My index cards are color coded, as is my closet. I'm a little OCD… but just a little! Yellow is for seafood, green is for vegetarian meals (anything that does not have meat or seafood), purple is for side dishes, blue is for crock pot meals and soups and red is for meats (beef, pork, chicken, etc.).
On each card, I have the name of the meal on the front. On the back, I have listed on the top line where the recipe is located (what recipe book and what page in the book). I then have the ingredients listed with their amounts. On the crock pot meals, I have the the cook time listed for a quick reference. The only thing I do not have yet are just plain white cards. There will only be 2. One will say "leftovers" and the other will say "Dinner Out".
The reasons I don't just write the whole recipe on the index card: 1) too time consuming; 2) the index card is too small; 3) I want to reuse these, not have to make new ones after they get gunk all over them.
The plan is to use these cards (with the ingredients on the back) to make a grocery list. While making this list, I check to see what ingredients we already have and what we will need to get. (This part specifically came from my co-worker, Becky, so I will not take credit for it). She told me that this not only has saved her time, but also money, as she is not buying things that go to waste or that she doesn't need.
If the recipe is one that I found online, which there are a lot of them thanks to Skinnytaste.com and Hungry Girl, I have organized them in the binder to the left. This is eventually going to be our all encompassing organizational binder as I plan to put a budget sheet at the front of the binder. I found tabs that happen to correspond pretty well with the colors of the index cards and I labeled each tab accordingly. The recipes that I found online have been printed and organized under their section. On the card, it says "see binder".
Behind all of these is a large 3-whole punched pouch which I have not yet designated it's use, but behind that I am keeping all miscellaneous recipes. Chris and I love to host get-together's and I have collected a large amount of appetizer and dessert recipes that are Weight Watchers friendly. So that these are left floating around in space, I have designated their spot behind the 3-whole punched pouch (for now).
Also included in the binder is the Velcro pocket pouch like you can see above. In the one pocket, I am keeping receipts for bigger purchases (things over 100$ that have the possibility of being returned – not groceries). In the other pocket (not shown here), I am now keeping receipts for our tax deductions (anything I buy for work or Chris buys for work).
Last, but not least, in this binder is a calendar (1$ at the Dollar Tree). On this calendar, I plan to write the meals that we have picked for the week. I may even go as far as planning out the month. This way, I can also write if we have any plans for dinner elsewhere so I know not to plan for that day.
The white binder in the picture has nothing to do with my weight loss goals, but it is something that will be very beneficial to us in the months to come. This binder contains all the information we have obtained so far on the house we recently put an offer on. It used to have information on all different houses we were looking at, but it now only contains this one. (Here's to hoping they accept our offer!)
I posted the picture below almost 2 years ago. This is my motivation. This is where I want to be again.
Dinner tonight? Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas! They were delicious! I used 100 calorie whole wheat tortillas and I limited myself to one. A dab of light sour cream and a very small amount of shredded fat free cheddar cheese. The best part? There are left overs! The worst part? I burned my finder on the oven rack! Ouch!
Happy Weekend everyone! And, Go Steelers!!!!!!!!!!!!


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New years resolutions...simply a blog where an Edith Piaf fan tries to make something of the year by rediscovering a list written in 2010.
Sunday, 23 August 2015
#26 The Apartment
Number 6 in my attempt to watch 15 more films to see before you die, The Apartment, a story of love doesn't need to shout to gain it's place at number 1 and may possibly be one of my new favourite films.
I came with no real expectations for what a number 1 film on the list would be like. So far the list has introduced me to a few cinematic delights but on the whole I've felt slightly cheated by what have felt like empty recommendations. It's very understandable given that preference is such a subjective thing, so some films will be there simply because they tick all the boxes rather than their ability to pull on any heartstrings. Nevertheless, The Apartment, initially appears to be a rogue contender given it's seemingly mundane setting and subject (it is essentially a tragi-comedy based on the life of a Manhattan insurance worker). But it is exactly it's celebration of the mundane which makes it so interesting and loveable.
Like dipping into another world or taking a trip to a new city, The Apartment, places us firmly and assuredly into the lives of it's characters. Details like the smoke filled hedonistic new years parties in what were crisp sad Manhattan offices, kitsch poorly lit Chinese bars, and more importantly Baxter's apartment, never feel like they were supposed to be 'convincing' but rather accurate and just so. Character's too are realistic in their perfect balance of flaws and charm. They are also surprisingly modern as we see the men crassly organise their affairs and the women lament their situations of being"took". This perfection is the result I suppose of everything coming together; director, screenwriter, set designer and most importantly perhaps actors, or in this case actresses. It is also interesting looking back that the beginning of the film opens with similar accuracy as Baxter begins;
On November 1st, 1959, the population of New York City was 8,042,783. If you laid all these people end to end, figuring an average height of five feet six and a half inches, they would reach from Times Square to the outskirts of Karachi, Pakistan. I know facts like this because I work for an insurance company - Consolidated Life of New York. We're one of the top five companies in the country. Our home office has 31,259 employees, which is more than the entire population of uhh... Natchez, Mississippi. I work on the 19th floor. Ordinary Policy Department, Premium Accounting Division, Section W, desk number 861.
For me though it is a young Shirley Mclaine, who plays the part of Fran, who really makes the film and is again a very modern character. An independent 20 something, depressed but cheerful 'good girl', Fran is probably too demure and melancholy by today's standards, but watching her she completely steals every frame and is completely charming. The closest modern day equivalent I can think of is Rory from Gilmore Girls, but even then Fran is simply a lift operator, who "can't spell", unlike the Yale prodigy. It's this down on their luck but still smiling attitude which characterises the film, resulting in what could be an overdose of pathos, but in the end the film is too real and funny for that and any misfortune or hardship is dealt with by gentle comedy.
I really love this film. It's sweet, funny and incredibly interesting if you like the period (1960).
#32 Find a new Greek restaurant
Saturday, 22 August 2015
#25 North by Northwest
North by Northwest, number 5 in 15 films to see before you die. A tale in how to be man, by man.
Similar to The Usual Suspects, North by Northwest is a film whose techniques have become ingrained in cinema as is evident in the multitude of jet setting spirit sipping tuxedo clad male heroes we see in later "pale imitations". Therefore it's place in the top 50 list feels like a nod to it's film making influence, rather than because it's a good film (it's alright). How this can be anyone's favourite film is something I can't understand without having to imagine a horribly outdated heaving mess of a man, in a replica of that awful pant suit, and who actually believes women will do anything for a 50 year old ad man. For me anyway the film's place in the list is perhaps more likely a nod to an action appreciating male audience, since the film provides nothing of merit for a small quiet woman like myself.
Always dutiful to the resolution list I've been watching a lot of Mad men lately, and perhaps the only good thing I took from this film was how beautiful 1950s New York is shown to be in the small snippets at the start of the film. Paired with the beautiful colour pallets, immaculately dressed city folk, and occasionally quipy dialogue I felt like I was watching Mad Men, but unfortunately this was constantly interrupted by side stories of espionage - and extreme auctioning.
|Cary Grant just being a man
The film itself is about Roger Thornville a 1950s ad man straight from Madison avenue, New York, who finds himself mistaken for the mysterious spy George Kaplan by a rival organisation. Set and released in the height of the cold war, the plot is disappointingly obscure but perhaps captures some of the confusion, mystery and even glamour of such stories in the period. Along the way Thornville finds himself entangled by the beautiful Eve Kendall, a natural Hitchcock femme fatale. From there we are taken from New York, to Chicago and finally to Mount Rushmore where the films iconic climbing scene is set.
North by Northwest is terribly stylish, much like the modernist architecture it cameo's and women it man handles, but sadly like the clean and stark architecture it resembles it misses the heart and messiness of real life which other mid century films like the Apartment manage to portray so well. Why another Hitcock film wasn't chosen, I don't know, but I'd recommend one of them anyway. Go and watch Rope, Rope's a nice film. Moments like the shot over the UN building, and Eve Kendall's (played by Eva Marie Saint) wardrobe (especially the orange coat set against the blue), and the most ethnically diverse shot in 1950s cinema ever, had me caught up in something good, but these were offset by Eve Kendall's ability to easily fall in love with stupid ad men, Eve Kendell's inability to do anything without it being undermined and the awful, awful, bravado and heroism of the biggest non-person since Bond himself; Roger Thornville. Thank goodness I watched the Apartment after this.
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The Noise of Time by Julian Barnes is unlike anything I've ever read. It's amazing. I'm not finished with it yet, but reading it feels like being taken on a journey over gently bobbing waves, with the occasional lightning bolts across the sky.
I wonder if growing older is all about being let down, gently and otherwise; is it about learning that happiness is allotted to rare bursts of sunshine through otherwise never-ending dreary clouds?
Is this called 'lost innocence', 'cynicism', 'being realistic', 'growing up', or 'moderating our expectations so we are not let down so very much to the point where we feel life is not worth living'?
"If you expect nothing from somebody, you are never disappointed."
But knowing the above makes the happy times so much sweeter.
More than ten years ago, I reached a mutual consensus with my (then) best friend: It's not that I can tolerate a lot of things, or that I'm extremely open minded. I just don't care about other people and what they do with their lives.
Unfortunately the only thing that's changed is that I seem to be tolerating a lot less these days. Gotta work on that.
I'm not sure what I expected.
No; actually I expected something exciting, something fairy-tale like, something with a bright background and some elements of happiness.
I didn't expect this.
I can whine and complain (I do) all day. But, see paragraph two.
I still want a dog. I probably won't cry if I don't get one.
I will probably cry if I get one. Which puts a dog on the same level as chocolate cake.


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This is just to get to know my new camera a Nikon D90. I am endeavouring to challenge myself in adding one photo daily for the rest of the year. I do live in an interesting part of Africa, Tete, Mozambique where lots is going on and happening. Enjoy
Friday, 18 November 2011
this might not be an incredible photograph but believe it has a story to tell me (and maybe you)......... I was focusing on the amazing "technicoloured" sunset, but it's only when I downloaded it onto my computer, that I noticed the bird! "I might be looking for and at the "noticeable" things of life, but HE is always there, softly, gently, unobtrusivley, guiding me. Not seen, but very much there........May you all have a glorious weekend, we have much to give thanks for........
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A large collection!
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A wonderful thought for the weekend! I really loved the family outing picture too. Blessings!ReplyDelete
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Our little girl is 7 months old today! We can't believe how fast she's growing up and how strong-willed she is getting. She's awesome, and we love her lots and lots. (We wanted to show off the shirt that Aunt Heather made. It's pretty cool!)
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Wednesday, November 14, 2007
When Sweet Potatoes Attack!
Ainslie's working on real food these days (if you can call mushed up vegetables and oatmeal "real food"). So far, Janae is the only one brave enough around our house to venture towards little Ainslie with a spoon full of this stuff, and last night the challenge was sweet potatoes. From the picture above you'd think it was a pretty crazy experience, but these "before" pictures show that it wasn't all "Attack of the Killer Sweet Potatoes." Ainslie was having a good ol' time taking the spooon and eating on her own (and flinging food around the room just a little too).
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Sunday, November 11, 2007
Carrying on . . .
This week Josh finished up the Rex E. Lee moot court competition, and he made it all the way to the final round. That means he'll be on the BYU team that will compete for a chance to go to the national competition in Chicago a year from now. This spring he'll probably be competing in a few other competitions as well for both the Moot Court team and the Trial Advocacy team. He'll be pretty busy, but he enjoys the competitions. Plus, we might get to go to a competition or two together in some exotic locations such as Minneapolis or Nashville!
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Monday, November 05, 2007
Not too Mobile
Ainslie still hasn't started crawling yet, but she's been giving it a pretty good shot. If you put the right thing in front of her, she'll give it everything she's got to move in some direction. Legs kicking, arms stretched out as far as they can go, fingers wiggling. . .
But, we're not too sad that's she's (for the most part) stationary. It's nice being able to put her down and not be too concerned about where she's going to scoot off to, and from what we're told, this stage won't be lasting much longer.
True to predictions, school is picking back up, and the intensity is sure to only build as we get closer and closer to finals. Janae has papers and tests coming up, and Josh is still in the Moot Court competition. Tomorrow he'll be in the Semi-finals, and Janae is going to be busy helping with the KBYU Exit Poll during the election. Should be interesting to see how the vote comes out on the Salt Lake Mayoral race and the contentious school voucher question, but we're mostly hoping that we'll be able to make it through this election night without having anyone fall off a stage . . .
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He did not want his picture taken. He looked so handsome and his mohawk was adorable. Jonathan was a little better at the picture taking, but not much.
Carmen looked so pretty.
The shoes were a hasty choice. We couldn't find good ones....that is what happens when I wait the day before to find some:( She didn't mind or know the difference. She wanted to wear them to school today.
She said she was a little nervous when we got there but once she sat down she was fine. I think she listend to Father for most of his sermon. He talked to the boys and girls mostly so they were attentive.
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I should start on some new items for the shop. My mom wants me to make some pillows for her, so maybe I should do that. What I really should be doing is the loads upon loads of laundry that need to be folded and washed. You wants to do that??
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If I were to go back to being a carnivore, the first (and likely only) meat product I would eat is bacon. Since that event is unlikely, this "unsettlingly real-looking" bacon scarf might just fulfill my deep-seated bacon desires.
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Sunday, June 21, 2009
Happy Fathers Day!!!
Well, it is hard to believe, but this will be my last father's day that I am not officially a father. We are just 60 days from today until the due date, and we couldn't be more thrilled. We went to the doctor last week, and Max is head-down, which is a good thing. He is also measuring right about perfect at 30 weeks, although we are at 31 as I am typing this. Joie is feeling pretty good, although the heat of the summer seems to be getting to her. She has her first baby shower this week, put on from the ladies at her school. It should be a good time, so be sure to check us out again later in the week to see pictures of the event! On another note, Jo Marie hit the mother load on license plates yesterday garage saling. She found a gentleman who was trying to collect a plate from every state, but gave up after collecting 21 states. Long story long, she ended up purchasing 21 different states' license plates for just $.25 apiece! So, if you have gone through the trouble of picking Max out a plate from here or there, please get them to us as we are beginning to get enough to finish the room! For all of you fathers out there, we hope you enjoyed your day. For us, we are counting down the days where we are in fact, mother and father!
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Into The Black
"Wanna trade? Let's trade! Come on, trade me!"
Mikkel is the captain of the 'Warlock', his ship, with a crew of nine other men. The ship is something of a 'space junkyard', searching for wreckage in space to salvage. Then the ship lands on various planets to sell the parts or, in worst case scenarios, sell the salvage as scrap.
Mikkel is a bit strange, with an odd stutter and a nervous demeanor even when he's not nervous. He can hold a conversation with someone but his eyes love to roam, looking around, as if always on watch for someone to sneak up on him.
He apparently sets the example for his crew, for none of them seem to know what grooming or hygiene is like. He smells a bit 'off', and his hair doesn't look like a comb has been through it in ages.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
By the way Im sorry all my posts are a day behind but Im sure you all understand because I am writing what I do each day at night :)
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For those of you who don't know I will be living in Honduras for the next five months. I will be teaching English at a school with K-4th graders and will be living with the director of the school and her family. I will be learning Spanish and exploring Honduras. I don't know what will happen in these next five months but I'll be sure to keep you all posted!! Paz.


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- Nick Baines Blog-the musings of a restless Bishop is the serious counterpart of former. It too is always full of topical and interesting information and comments of the C of E. BUT Nick Baines is very clever and I don't always understand what he is saying, but it must be good as he was shortlisted I'm sure for ABC.
- Daydreamer Ray Barnes was born to be a natural blogger. AND she didn't start writing until as a widow of riper years she was encouraged to do so by the Vernacular Curate, now the Vernacular Vicar (another good blog if u r High Church). What I love about Ray's blog is that she shares all her thoughts, her highs and lows, her times of loneliness and joy, in the most unsentimental but sensitive way, and you want to be there with her ,having a cup of tea or a Gin.
- Lay Angelicana This is a serious, and award winning blog and purports to be the voice of the laity in the C of E. It certainly is the voice of my perception of the C of E. I do understand most of the posts, but this is rich blog which needs to be tasted just occasionally for maximum enjoyment
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Aquarians Birthdays: Paul Newman, Tom Selleck, Clark Gable, Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Abe Lincoln, Ronald Reagan.
An ARIES will likely explode if inhibited by daily routine or a sedentary life.
TAURUS can have incredible endurance especially if there is money to be made.
GEMINIS are very restless people. They should have exercise equipment in their home.
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CANCER people can be evasive when directly confronted with something.
LEOS have the greatest power to encourage others to do things.
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LIBRAS, when discord arises quickly, in a situation, they become indecisive.
SCORPIOS, when in a positive mode have the best healing power of all the sun signs.
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SAGITTARIOUS are considered to be the outdoorsman and need a lot of room to run their life.
CAPRICORNS are slow to develop but reach a "plateau" by mid life and stay at that level the rest of their life.
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This isn't our first attempt at a vegetable garden. A few years ago we planted some tomatoes (just in pots) and did not get as many as I hoped we would. I think it had something with us going on vacation for 10 days and several of them died of thirst. Since we're definitely not planning any summer vacation with the arrival of the baby (except maybe a small camping trip at the end of the summer), we'll have plenty of time to nurture our small garden.
We initially were going to tear up some grass and create a real garden. Then we decided against it because who knows if we'd be digging into a power line, pool pipes or part of our sprinkler system. So instead we just used a portion of our back flower bed. On one side we planted tomatoes, and then on the other side we have green, red, and chocolate peppers. Austin was really interested in the chocolate peppers... We also have some jalapenos and cucumbers. Finally, we're going to plant some onions and more tomatoes in pots. So not the biggest garden, but I'm hoping it works out this year! Then maybe next year we can add to it. James' parents had the most beautiful garden with everything you could possibly imagine - that is our dream one day!
My mom came over yesterday to celebrate the girls' birthday (which is Tuesday). Then we went to Austin's soccer game. After that, she watched the kiddos while James and I ran some errands. We actually had lunch together - Red Robin has a new southwest salad - very good! Not as good as Chick-fil-A, but seriously what is? We then visited the mall to replace the batteries in my heart rate monitor (how exciting) and then we were off to pick out our veggies.
The kids were all into it. Who wants to go first?
It was about 75 degrees outside - and the girls were sweating like it was 100. Just wait until July!
This is one half of our new garden. Each of us planted one tomato in this section - we're going to keep a tally and see which plant wins.
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Both the bee and the sentiment were free downloads (Kim does a free digi download every month)
I went with a bit of a floral theme since the bee goes for the flowers. I cut the sentiment up so it fit in the flower center then tried to stitch around it. Its a lot harder to sew in a circle than I imagined it would be :)
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This morning I got a text from my daughter that said, "I'm going to stress eat so hardcore while finishing this paper…" It was so funny to me. I love her so much and she's so cute. She'll be home on Saturday which is awesome. Everything at home is going pretty well. My son read my last post and was not happy about it. Maybe it was a bit complainy.
I hope you're doing good. Right now I'm at work and can hear several conversations around me. It's actually nice compared with the general silence we get for most of the day.You must be at work also in a similar sitch. I hope your new project director is cool. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I'm hoping to get on a project here related to critical thinking and surgery. It's a shift, but new is good. I'll jump up and down if the project director for the surgery project is good. Its funny how everyone knows which project director is good and which isn't, but they don't know themselves.
One thing that's cool is I've been losing some weight recently and can fit into some clothes I couldn't before. Right now I'm wearing my skinny jeans what were like binding seal skin before. Now I'm pretty comfy.
When I saw my therapist this morning she said I need to write at least one paragraph a day on the final paper for my Language Anthro class. It was due over a week ago. It makes me feel slightly sick to my stomach just to say that. I hate missing deadlines. Even though I'm late in a lot of things I do, I rarely miss these kind of deadlines. Whatev. I'll do a paragraph a day and see how it goes.
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I had a great trip to Joplin this weekend where I met the 15 people I will be accompanying into Haiti in June. It is great that this group of people from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Webb City, Missouri will be life-lining the town of Savanette, Haiti.
There is going to be a lot of work to do, but I feel that these people have the ability, dedication and desire to make a significant difference to the lives of the people there.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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...Because sometimes, you just need to unearth the fine, upstanding, adventurous and forever hungry little Blyton in you.
I won't deny it, I am a true fan of Kid's Lit, especially that kind of innocent, fun-loving, picnic-and-midnight-feast-filled stuff one gets from the post-WW2 period. Halcyon days concerned solely with adventures, wholesome food and good manners. In short, feel-good books to cuddle up to.
Admittedly I haven't had quite as much enthusiasm or energy for such adventurous tales since having babies. But I know I will do again soon, once they are of an age to join in the fantasy and I can pack them off on picnics and treasure hunts. They will know that the world is there to explore and how to interact respectfully with old and young people alike, and those from all walks of life. And they will have healthy appetites.
I recently discovered the wondrous Cherry Cake and Ginger Beer which relates a stunning array of recipes (and delicious background titbits) from all those splendid feasts we find in our favourite children's books. What more could you ask for?
I have this dream of baking and creating lots of treats and wholesome goodies for my kids to fuel their explorations. And my own of course. So I'll be keeping a copy of Cherry Cake and Ginger Beer close at hand!
Roll on oven day...!
Hope you all have treats and a good adventure (or book substitute) to keep you entertained today.


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By using the Contrast Pin functionality of Curvemeister 3 you can select a point on your image and adjust the contrast for all of the pixels that are in the range of the value you have selected.
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Monday, March 06, 2006
she is finally here!!
well.... she is finally here..... and, as you can imagine, i don't have too much time to write these days.... so this "post Lua" post will be short and sweet -- just like my baby girl. She decided to show up at 10:07 pm after three hours of active labor on the 25th of february ( a saturday night)... born at home , in a pool in our family room (which, as you can imagine feels much more like a "family" room now--- what a blessing for this house!).... weighing in at 9 lbs and 4 oz., 22 inches long. she is a beautiful, sweet little thing and she smiles all the time. i know many people say that it is not really smiling when they are this little, but i don't buy it for a minute. she definitely smiles. we are sleepy, but happy... and somehow the sleepless nights don't hurt as much this time around (though ask me in a month...). ben is adorable with her and says things to her like, "baby Wua, you the best" and he pats her and says "oh babe. i wuv you baby Wua". melts your heart......
i am including a couple of photos and will write again when i have a minute (probably 7 or 8 years from now!).
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I do not discuss politics on this blog. I've got another blog for that, the Codex Americana. But I must still talk a bit about geopolitical things when I review this book, because of the nature of its subject.
First of all, let me say that I like this book. And I highly recommend reading it. And as much as I liked "The World is Flat" by Thomas Friedman, I like this book more, because of the balanced viewpoint it creates. It is impossible to utterly predict the future, but I have long said that one of the great values of science fiction as a genre was because of the ways it could help us experiment with futures and their consequences.
Sure, we haven't met aliens, but we have played out the situations of what they might be like or what we might be like half a dozen times over. Conversely, the trends indicated in the Post American World are not set in stone, but they are practically granite in their pragmatic logic and patient analysis. Mr. Zacharia plays no favorites. He patiently analyizes, in one of the best ways I have yet read, why the West has been dominant in previous centuries, accepting the best of post modern scholars while at the same time dismissing many arguments that have been made for purposes of political correctness as an attempt at academic guilt routed apology.
He analyzes four of the major powers; two existing (Britian/EU, US) and two rising (India and China). He does not focus on Brazil and Russia as much, but the contrasts between India, the US, and China are fascinating. Reading this books helps paint a view of where we are headed in future times, and likely and intelligent strategies that the US can take to deal with it.
I think that the most valuable element he talks about in the book is the term "the rise of the rest" which is that America is not per se in a decline, but as the larger nations with inherent potential increase in GNP, the US's share of global power will shrink. He highlights the actual unique strengths in the US economy, particularly its vibrancy and its acceptance of immigrants as the true hope of its future. Of course, as an immigrant Mr. Zacharia is probably biased in favor of the US retaining skilled immigrants, but the truth is that he's right. More importantly, as someone who was born in India, lives in the US and who was chosen as the single US journalist to interview the president of China, he is someone who brings weight and seriousness to a discussion of great importance without being paranoid about China or India whilst diminishing the US to a rediculous stereotype.
In short, whether or not you agree with him, his viewpoint is a very insightful one and should be read by anyone who wants a greater understanding of where the world is heading in decades to come.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
The Post American World by Farid Zacharia
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Flip this Pancake Day on its head by trying out an unconventional but delicious savoury option. The savoury aspect in itself might be adventurous enough for some but I dare you to walk on the wild side life and bring Indian flavours to the mix.
Using tandoori chicken tikka and mango chutney, this alternative style wrap is fresh and packed with taste enough to blow your lemon and sugar out the water. Although that's not to say you couldn't make enough to have the best of both worlds – remember, there's 3 meal opportunities (at a minimum) and courses within those to truly dedicate yourself to this glorious day.
Ingredients: Makes 2
For the chicken – inspired by SBS
1 chicken breast, diced
2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
2 ½ tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 ½ tsp garlic, crushed
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
ground coriander
3 tbsp garam masala
2-3 pinches turmeric
For the pancakes
125g plain flour
pinch of salt
1 egg
300ml semi skimmed milk
Knob of butter
For the toppings
2 spring onions, finely chopped
handful of spinach leaves
2tbsp mango chutney
1 tbsp greek yoghurt
Mint leaves
1. Soak a couple of wooden skewers in water whilst you prepare the chicken.
2. Mix the yoghurt with all the spices and add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well covered in the marinade. Refrigerate the chicken and marinate for a couple of hours.
3. Preheat the grill to 200°C. Skewer the chicken pieces and balance the sticks on the sides of a deep oven tray so that they are suspended above it. Grill for 20 minutes, turning regularly.
4. Sieve the flour and add the salt. Make a well in the middle of the flour, adding the egg and half the milk. Whisk until smooth then add the remaining milk to make a batter.
5. Melt the butter in a large frying pan and add a ladle of pancake whilst on a high heat. Spread the mixture evenly around the pan and cook until the pancake starts to slide in the pan.
6. Flip the pancake and cook on either side until slightly brown.
7. Spread a tbsp of mango chutney on each pancake and top with the spinach leaves, chunks of chicken and spring onions. Finally, drizzle with greek yoghurt and scatter a few mint leaves on top.


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Hee Kyung Seo has a chance to carve her own special place in history. Not simply as a U.S. Open winner -- but as a U.S. Open winner who won it without hitting a single shot on the final day.
In a storm-infested tournament that doesn't want to end, Seo shot a pair of 3-under 68s on Sunday to finish at 3-under 281. She has a one-shot lead over her South Korean rival, So Yeon Ryu, who had three holes left when darkness halted play in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Cristie Kerr was another shot back with two holes left.
Saginaw resident and former TCU All-American Angela Stanford has an outside chance, at even par, three shots behind with four holes to play.
Stanford made back-to-back birdies on Nos. 8 and 9 to tie Seo at 4 under. But Stanford's double bogey on No. 11 -- she missed a 3-foot bogey putt -- began her slide. She also bogeyed 13 and 14.
"I dropped off a little there. But it's good to know exactly what I have to do," Stanford said. "It's been beautiful here every morning, so the good news is that I'm playing a stretch of holes that you can make three birdies.
"The leader is finished at 3 under, so who knows? I'm looking forward to it."
Stanford, 33, grew up in the Fort Worth junior golf program. Her dad signed her up, helped her along the way. She was coached by club professional Amy Fox and TCU coaches Angie Larkin and Mike Wright.
Sunday for Stanford meant 32 holes of play.
"I knew it was going to be tough coming in this week, and the weather and the delays have made it worse," said Stanford, a four-time winner on the LPGA Tour and the U.S. Open runner-up in 2003.
Seo has a chance to come to the course today, never touch a club and walk away with the trophy. TV coverage begins at 9 a.m. on ESPN2.
If the tournament ends in a tie, they'll decide the championship with a three-hole playoff.
On Sunday, Seo played better than anyone over 36 grueling holes of golf — at altitude on a 7,000-yard course, longest in U.S. Women's Open history. The highlights included four straight birdies on the front nine in her final round that boosted her from 1-under par into the lead — a lead she never lost.
She scrambled through the back nine, saving par with a tricky 5-foot putt on 11, again from an awkward stance above a greenside bunker on No. 13, then again after a drive into the deep rough on 15.
"I just trusted myself and just let it go, and I made lots of birdies," Seo said. Stanford briefly pulled into a tie with Seo, but missed a three-foot putt for bogey on No. 11 to start a free-fall — 4-over par on holes 11 through 15.
By the time Seo reached No. 17, she was ahead by two, pointing and staring at a rainbow overhead. But the moment didn't last long. First, after being asked by tournament officials to close the gap with the group in front, she started jogging up the fairway — not the traditional gait from someone trying to close out a major. A few moments later, Seo missed a 3-footer for bogey that let Ryu creep to within one shot.
Par for the course on a difficult day where pars were hard to find. There were only 10 completed rounds under par and nobody posted a better score than Seo's duplicate 68s.
Yani Tseng had no luck. The world No. 1 never figured out the breaks that run away from the mountains on the Broadmoor's greens and finished 6 over after four exhausting days.
"It's tough to play on and off," Tseng said. "Sometimes you just want to try to get rhythm, and it's really tough."
Paula Creamer didn't fare any better. The defending champion was 5 over through the first 14 holes of the last round and will play out the string Monday, starting at 7-over par.
Most of the players arrived at the course around 5 a.m., and when they got there, they were looking at two of Japan's best players — Mika and Ai Miyazato — in the lead.
Some 15 hours later, and thanks to a pair of third-round 76s from the Miyazatos, Japan's flag had been replaced by South Korea's at the top of the leaderboard and the Miyazatos — unrelated but both from Okinawa — were 3 over with five holes left.
Seo and Ryu are part of a half dozen or so South Koreans fondly known as the Seoul Sisters, who are trying to take over where five-time major winner Se Ri Pak left off, adding their names to the long list of successful players from a country that produces plenty.
With an eye trained for fashion and a swing built for winning, Seo has also earned another nickname — "Supermodel of the Fairways."
If nobody catches her on Monday, the title "U.S. Open Champion" will work fine, too.
"Nobody knows what's going to happen tomorrow," she said. "I think there's not going to be any wind in the morning, so I will just pray and wait."
PGA Tour: Steve Stricker sank a 25-foot putt from off the 18th green to win the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill., for the third straight year. The putt capped a roller coaster afternoon for Stricker, who led by five strokes when he made the turn, fell behind rookie Kyle Stanley by two shots on the back nine, then birdied the final two holes to close with a 2-under 69. He beat Stanley (66) by one stroke.
European Tour: Top-ranked Luke Donald shot a 9-under 63 in Inverness to win his first Scottish Open by four strokes. He was a shot behind three players sharing the lead going into the third and final round but rolled in nine birdies to cruise home ahead of Sweden's Fredrik Andersson Hed, who fired a 62.
Champions Tour: Jeff Sluman shot a 2-under 70 and overcame a pair of bogeys on the back nine, holding on to win the First Tee Open in Pebble Beach, Calif., for the third time. Jay Haas entered Sunday with a two-stroke lead but shot a 75.


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My mother said I don't update my blog enough, lol!
So here's some info:
Anna seems to have recovered nicely, the fluid retention has gone away and now she is sooo skinny, her shorts always fall down. She does complain of pain when she turns too much a certain way while sitting, hopefully it doesn't get too bad. Anna is Potty trained! she has only had 1 accident in the last 3 weeks ( happened in the bathroom as she was trying to get to the potty) she is even wearing panties at night and wakes up dry! Whoo hoo!
Ivy has been taking Japanese dance on Monday's and somehow the teacher, Taki, thinks that all the moms will be preforming for Founder's day with the girls....including me! How do I get myself into these things!?! Ivy also has T-ball on Tuesdays and Thursdays, she has been improving but we need to get a bat so she can practice hitting more and not use the T. She is doing awesome in school, can print tons of words and read some beginner books (with little bit of help)
Ivy did have an issue at school yesterday though. She was excluded from a game, at lunch with her friends, she took her frustrations out on a 7y old girl by biting her arm so hard she drew blood! Everyone at school was shocked as Ivy is always happy and never shows anger at school [we know better at home ;-)] Her teacher kept her in for the rest of class and had her dictate/compose an apology note to the girl. When Ivy came home she was crying her eyes out and banished herself to her bed, I felt so bad for her that I could not punish her. Today Ivy did not want to go to school, as she was afraid everyone would hate her, I was there volunteering today for lunch (snack cart) and she was better but didn't play with the girls, she had fun with a loner boy. Hopefully all will be water under the bridge by tomorrow!
Mike seems to be back to work, for how long? We don't know, the woods are getting scary dry FAST! He and Uncle F are making good progress on digging out the basement, they have to fix a portion of wall that went up last fall as it was done sloppy (they were in a rush before winter hit) and the wall cracked over winter. Our pipes under the bathroom and leaking like crazy, so before more walls can go up in the basement the pipes and the bathroom need to be replaced/updated! Mike is stressing over it, as he has never done this kind of renovation before. I'm getting worried about him, he keeps getting tightness in his chest, it started almost 6 years ago when I was pregnant with Ivy and was better for the longest time but this past 9 months he complains about it every other week..... and of course he does not go to the Doctor!
Me... Ah I don't know, It's been too hot to work in the garden, I don't get up early enough to garden in the mornings and Evenings are busy with the family. I do have peas and potatoes in the garden, Tomatoes, lettuce, cukes, and flowers in the greenhouse. I have to get my butt in gear and plant the rest before it's too late, frost will be here before I'm ready. I'm still having women issues but I'm unsure what I want to do about it all, still hoping Mike will get the vasectomy.... Other then that I've just been doing chores, mopeing around and driving the girls to all their activities.
So how is that for an update! Too much information ;D


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Frank has one sweater he has had forever. He rarely wears it bacause it's very heavy and it makes him hot. He usually brings it out every March since it's a nice Irish sweater. I love this sweater because he looks so handsome when he wears it but everytime he puts it on I get a flashback. It only last a minute but I can't get the memory out of my head.
I went into preterm labor with the triplets at 20 weeks. I was in the hopsital for contractions when all hell broke loose. So many doctors and nurses it was hard to comprehend what was happening. It went from contractions to a full blow emergency in a matter of minutes. They wound of bringing me to labor and delivery and I was put on Magnesium Sulfate. I would not wish this on my worst enemy. It's pretty much torture. You basically can't control your muscles. I could barely focus my eyes. It made me vomit. It made me feel like I was on FIRE even though it was not hot.
I kept asking for a fan because I was so hot. Fans are hard to find in a hospital. I remember looking over at Frank standing beside my bed and saying "I am sweating to death. I can't take it". Ths coming from a person who is ALWAYS cold. I look up at Frank and he is wearing this sweater. He was also wearing a hat. He is ALWAYS hot. I remember looking at him and thinking how on Earth could he not me sweating? He looked like he was shivering and I was practically naked begging for a fan!
It was right about then the doctor came in and starting explaining the situation in more detail to us. SHe was NOT my doctor but one of the residents. She starting telling us how if the labor didn't stop "they wouldnt take any life saving measures for the babies because I was too early (20 weeks)" She continued on giving us grim news and Frank said "that is not going to happen. Our babies will be fine". And she responded in a very unsensitive voice "you need to be prepared for the worst". She left shortly after.
I looked over at Frank, all bundled up in his sweater and hat and saw a single tear trickle down his face. Frank never cries and makes a point being OK even if he isn't because it will make me feel better. It broke my heart to see it because I knew how badly he wanted to make it all better but there was nothing he could do. He didn't want me to suffer the effects of the meagnesium but he knew there wasn't any choice. I wound up on Magnesium for over 12 hours and it didn't do much. I wound up taking Indocin which worked it's majic.
When it was all over and they sent me home I made a point to let my OB know the resident who talked to us would not be allowed in our delivery. I don't care what the rules of the hospital were.
So, every time Frank puts on that sweater I am instantly back in the hospital living in that moment. But I LOVE that he still wears that sweater. It is a reminder of what wonderful man I married. It makes me love him more for being who he is and KNOWING our babies would be just fine.
Monday, March 14, 2011
The Sweater
1 comment:
- Chamaimelon Lady said...
You are an amazing mother !!!
I've been reading your blog all this while and I'm literally living together with your lovely kids ... They are pure adorable and I love them :)
- March 15, 2011 at 8:03 PM
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Video Series: Joe Lamp'l Creates a Victory Garden for under $25
Joe Lamp'l has to be one of my all-time favorite garden gurus in the country (see previous posts interview, book review, 15 Incredible People). If you've ever had the opportunity to talk with Joe in person, you'll notice just how genuine and passionate he is about Growing a Greener World for all of us, not just experienced gardeners, to enjoy. Joe started talking about creating a Victory Garden for under $25 back in April 2009 and has created a fantastic video documentary series [hail to Joe for creating a multi-media gardening experience for us visual learners!]. Check out this episode where he shows us how to keep urban deer invaders at bay in his garden. See all the $25 Victory Garden videos on JoegardenerTV or read about it on his blog Compost Confidential.
What is a Victory Garden?
Victory Gardens, also referred to as war gardens, were started by the Secretary of Agriculture during World War I and II in an effort to reduce public food shortages brought on by the war effort. The movement called for 18 million new Victory Gardens and four million new gardeners answered the call of duty. However, the enthusiasm for kitchen gardening was short lived as the threat of food shortages disappeared. Since the turn of the century, Victory Gardens have made a comeback in part due to a grassroots effort in the form of community gardens, websites and blogs dedicated to the subject, and public petitions; for example, Michelle Obama's creation of the White House Victory Garden (the original started by Eleanor Roosevelt). There are many resources available on the internet to help you learn more and start your own backyard Victory Garden.
Victory Garden resources to help you get started
- Freedom Gardens The "Victory Garden" of the 21st century
- The Victory Garden PBS Garden TV series
- Edible Estates Landscape with food not lawns video by Fritz Haeg. (See book review, Edible Estates: Attack on the Front Lawn)
- Food Not Lawns Theories and techniques derived from permaculture, kinship gardening, ecological design, and biodynamics
- Red, White & Grew Celebrating the Victory Garden revival
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Jayme. As you might imagine, I get Google alerts a lot whenever my name or brand shows up on the internet. I rarely have the time to respond to most of them but this is one that I just had to make a comment. First, I am humbled and honored to read the kind words you said about me. Secondly, you should know I am equally impressed by you. In the relatively short time I have had the pleasure to know you, I have been impressed by your vision, your ability to see the big picture, and your gift of being able to communicate what you find to your audience in a very accurate but entertaining way. You ask a lot of questions because I know you are genuinely interested and then you willingly and generously share your new found insights with your readers. You are an impressive communicator and I'm happy to call you my friend. Thanks for all your efforts in the mission and vision we both share to grow a greener world!