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Why oh why oh why do people do these things?
Auto Playlists: I'm starting on one which I think we all can agree with right off the bat. I don't know anyone who likes to visit a website or blog and be greeted by an automatic orchestra… or Owl City. Thankfully this has become less and less a problem over the years and automatic playlists have become a no-no if you want your blog to be welcoming to a visiting audience. And I'm not banning playlists completely; I think it's cool if you have a playlist on your blog that I can play myself if I'm A) interested in finding out what you like because I like what I see on your blog and music is a great way to get to know someone's personality and tastes; B) bored of my music and want to find new music or C) I happen to be in a open and curious mood that day. 🙂
Fake Fans. I covered this in a post already but it is such a pet peeve of mine that I had to include it on this list again. Click the link to read more.
The Blocks of Hastags on Instagram: Oh good gravy. I love Instagram but these drive me IN-SANE. I personally made it a rule of mine not to over more then ten hashtags per post. It looks attention seeking when there are fifty two hashtags under the image. This includes talking through hashtags under your image. It's not easy to read. At all. Hopefully, overusing hashtags will die out one of these days, but I won't count on it.
The Misrepresentation of Sherlock Holmes's Feelings Towards Women In Movies. (I'm trying to scrape a post up on this one.) Seriously, the movies seem to get it wrong most of the time. They either portray Holmes in love with Irene Adler, WHICH DID NOT HAPPEN, or they portray him as a jerk to all women, which he was nothing of the sort in the original stories. This drives me mad but I shall save my raving about this one for later.
Snapbacks. You know those hats that guys wear; they look a little like baseball caps but are NOT baseball caps? They're called snapbacks. And they are awful. They automatically make guys look like they have no intelligence whatsoever–I'm sorry, but it's true. Ugh; does anyone want to have bonfire with me and we just burn as many as we can? BTW: Baseball caps are cool. Please go back to baseball caps.
People telling other people what they can and cannot feel: This is of a more serious nature and bothers me a lot more than snapbacks do. I really, really dislike this. I have two examples for you:
I've seen this behavior a lot on Twitter recently, now that it's become cold across the nation. Someone makes a status saying, "Wow, I'm cold, it's such and such degrees outside!" and someone else comes along on their tweet and says, "It's twice as cold where I'm at, you have no right to be complaining, I wish I had your weather" ect. Excuse me? What's warm for someone might be cold to someone else-they weren't speaking for you in the first place, were they? Short Version: if someone is cold, let them be cold! I find this type of behavior incredibly rude–and that example is on a small scale.
What's even worse, is that people, especially Christians–ESPECIALLY ADULTS– do this with things like feelings, which are intimate pieces of a human's soul. Someone might express that they are fearful about something and half a dozen people will come along, with big gasps, exclaiming, "Don't say such things, you can't be afraid! Living in fear is a sin! Hmm, you must not be trusting in God or living by faith!" Excuse me?! Where has the real Christainity gone; where's the encouragement, the empthay, the "I'm so sorry you've been facing fear, I know how that feels, is there something I could be praying for you while you experiencing these traumas/insecurities/ ect." It's takes a lot of courage for someone to confess that they might be struggling with something as big as fear, and it makes me so mad when they're beaten over the head with it by the people who are supposed to love and support them through their storms.
For gosh sakes, stop telling people how they should or shouldn't be feeling by downsizing what you think their relationship with God is and instead show them that you actually want to take their feelings into consideration, whether it be trivial or soul-wrenching!
Short Version: Christians, stopping Bible-Beating people who are actually being honest about what they're struggling with. You're making us all look very, very sad.


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Spokane County dog park wildly popular all year long
Thu., July 14, 2011
Two-year-old Dakota had a great time at the park recently, especially when he found a mud hole and rolled around in it.
Dakota, a springer spaniel, comes to the Patricia Simonet Laughing Dog Park, at Interstate 90 near the Idaho state line, with his owner Graham Crosby. It's not unusual for the two to visit once a week. Crosby will throw balls for Dakota to retrieve and he can meet other dogs.
"He loves it," Crosby said.
The off-leash dog park was the first of its kind in the area and has been open for five years. The park was opened in a collaborative effort between the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service and Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf.
"Doug and I really wanted to open an off-leash park," said SCRAPS Director Nancy Hill, referring to Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf Director Doug Chase. The fenced 3 ½-acre park used to be a grassy area for a rest stop along Interstate 90.
Chase said the park is unique in the park system, since dog-owners like to take their dogs to a park year-round, rather than just when the weather is nice.
"We have an unbelievable demand during the off season," Chase said.
The park features an open area to play fetch, dog-watering stations, a wooded area with a winding trail that encircles the park and a bag recycling bin where dog owners can leave extra plastic grocery bags for others to use to pick up after their dogs.
Dogs get excited to come to the park. As Dakota was rolling in the mud, one owner drove into the park while her dog peeked through the car's sunroof.
Hill said that not only do the dogs get the freedom to run off-leash at the park they get in some much needed social time with other dogs.
"A socialized dog is a better behaved dog," Hill said.
Their owners enjoy the company, too. They can socialize with each other as well and brag about their four-legged friends.
"It's seldom you come here and there is no one here," Hill said.
Chase and Hill say the park has been a successful endeavor for both agencies. Members of the SCRAPS staff visit regularly to empty the donation bins and garbage cans. Parks department staff members maintain the grass and blow snow off the sidewalk in the winter.
It's been such a success, Hill has dreams of expanding.
"Our goal is to have dog parks located in the four compass points of the county," Hill said.

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Florence A. Albright
November 22, 1913 – December 4, 2012
FLORENCE A. ALBRIGHT LANSING, IL Florence A. Albright, age 99, of Lansing, IL passed away December 4, 2012. She is survived by one daughter, Beverly Johnson; one son, Darryl (Pat) Albright; niece, Karen (Darrell) Whitney; eight grandchildren: Jack (Sue) Johnson, Darcy (Bill) Wheeler, Darrilyn Fraser, Leslie (Jerry) Meyers, Camela (Frank) Diaz, Deron (Lori) Albright, Michael (Kelly) Johnson, and Cory (Beth) Albright; grandnephew, Darrell (Lynne) Whitney Jr.; 19 great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; two step-grandchildren: Andrew (Erin) Yohey and Juliana (Ed) Schmitt; five step-great grandchildren; and many other loving nieces and nephews who contributed to her joy of life. Preceded in death by her husband, John "Jack" Albright; brother, Edward Carlson; and sister, Ellen Rosen. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 10, 2012 at 6:00 PM at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Ave. (1/2 mile south of US 30) Schererville, IN with Pastor Barbara Kell officiating. Cremation to follow. Friends may visit with the family on Monday from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Florence was born and raised on Chicago's East Side and moved to Lansing, IL in 1945. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church teaching Sunday school for many years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed mastering the challenges of crossword puzzles. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lansing United Methodist Church, Harbor Light Hospice, or Lansing Historical Society.
- Visitation Monday, December 10, 2012
- Funeral Service Monday, December 10, 2012
Florence A. Albright
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Jerome Mikulich
December 11, 2012
My Great Aunt 'Flo' (Florence) will always be remembered as a blessing in my life. She was witty and so much fun to be around. Always so encouraging with her words. Thank you Aunt Flo, you were and will always remain a blessing to all those who knew you. See you in heaven! Love, -Jerome Mark Mikulich
Mickey Mills
December 9, 2012
She was a neighbor who was always willing to help, especially once I left home, her and Jack kept watch over my mom and dad. I enjoyed seeing the photo album it brought back old times. Darryl, call me if you have time. 219-616-0292
Mickey Mills
December 9, 2012
She and Jack were great neighbors who always helped out whenever they were needed. They kept watch over my mom and dad after I left for the army. Darryl, give me a call if you have time. 219-616-0292
December 7, 2012
Grandma Albright was an icon full of Love,Thoughtfulness, Kindness and Laughter. What a better place this world would be if more people had these characteristics. Her presence in a room somehow made a gloomy day turn sunny. She always had a way to make someone laugh or smile. As large as this family is she never forgot who belonged to who and was always interested in how you and your family were doing. Her memory was amazing. Grandma Albright was a blessing and joy to know and we will miss her dearly. She has left an imprint on our hearts forever.
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Love, Pat, Holly, Patrick, Brandon &
Dave Meyers
December 7, 2012
Grandma Albright was always such a joy to be around. No matter how long it would be since I saw her, she would always remember who I was. She'd always be interested in what you were doing and she had such a wonderful laugh.
December 7, 2012
It was truly a blessing to know Florence and her wonderful laughter. The time I spent with her at Wittenberg Village was a gift from God. She will be truly missed. My sincerest sympathies to her family and friends.
Pam Pazera
Sue Bovino
December 6, 2012
Beautiful pictures. Will miss her...FUMC Church Member ~ Sue Bovino


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On Sitting on the Floor.
February 6, 2010 at 4:16 PM 9 comments
The other night I was baking cookies (yeah, I bake. And no, I didn't start a kitchen fire) and due to our extremely unreliable oven I sat on the floor to watch the thermometer we have inside the oven (it may be good to note that I have a horrible history with baking – it hasn't been a rare occurrence to pull out a tray of charcoal like lumps of what used to be cookies. So yeah, I really need to keep my eye on the goods). And as I sat on the floor my cats were looking at me like, "Wait – whoa. Is she sitting ONTHEFLOOR?!" So over they came and crawled on me and purred for more love. And then I realized it: I don't spend enough time sitting in the floor.
But even bigger than that, I realized, I don't spend nearly enough time doing the simple little things that always, without fail, can bring such a pure happiness. Those things we did all the time as kids; those things that made older people remember the kind of uninhibited joy that kids feel on a daily basis doing such ordinary and simple things.
Things like:
Walking without shoes in the grass, in the sand.
Dancing around the house to music – or just to the beat in your head.
Eating spoonfuls of peanut butter.
Having a bowl of cereal for lunch – or dinner – or both.
Getting out a box of crayons, or markers, or paints and letting out the inner-Van Gogh.
Talking to animals.*
Doing cannonballs into the pool.
Drinking chocolate milk.
Taking baths.**
Playing "Freeze Tag."
Counting the number of licks it takes to the get to the tootsie roll center of a Tootsie Pop.
Watching cartoons.
Chasing butterflies.
What happens to make us forget about these things? When did we get too old to have the kind of simple fun that helped us grow up? Why does growing up mean leaving these simple joys behind?
But I don't think there is a therefore – as in, "I grow up therefore I can no longer pretend to be a Thundercat," (HO!) – I actually think we give these things up willingly. Like giving them up will mean we will be a real adult; make us successful and strong and intelligent. Like they were a phase meant to say, "Good-bye" to and that by doing so, that is the proof that we grew up.
This does not have to be.
And it won't be for me.
Here's to spoonfuls of peanut butter while watching, "Beauty and the Beast" on the floor; cheers to the kids in all of us!
*I actually do this so frequently that I think my cats may understand the english language as well as a 3 year old human kid can. No kidding.
**I took a bath last night for the first time in about 10 years – crazy thing is that in our house we have a big, nice tub, and it took almost 8 months for me to use it. There will be a next time – and soon!
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Hey honey!
Thank you so much for your comment-it meant a lot..that post was kind of scary for me to write 🙂
The little things! So important and I need to remember to do them too…can you believe I have never taken a bath in my new condo, and by "new" I mean it's been 2 years!? I think that is what I'm doing tonight!
Really looking forward to getting to know you better-I just switched to WP like an hour ago, lemme know if you have any tips! 🙂
I miss someone else cleaning out the cat box. Sigh…
Next time you come back we are playing Freeze Tag. And CandyLand!
The other morning I was in a hurry so I grabbed peanut butter and a spoon and ate it on my way to my destination! Mmmm….it's also good to put chocolate chips in your mouth with the pb. 🙂
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February 28, 2017 – When digital natives instruct digital immigrants: active guidance of parental media use by children and conflict in the family
Based on the premise that children are active agents who influence their parents' media use, this study investigated child–parent digital media guidance. Children often introduce new media into the family and influence parents' media adoption and use. This study also investigated whether this child–parent digital media guidance is associated with media conflicts in the family. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 187 parent–child dyads in Flanders, Belgium. Paired samples t-tests and multiple linear regression analyses were conducted. The results showed that both children and parents reported that children guide their parents how to use digital media, especially for newer media forms such as smartphones, tablets, and apps. Families where there was more child–parent digital media guidance reported more conflicts about media. These relationships were comparable in the parent and child reports.


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Second coat of paint and some stenciling.
I used some colorful paper to decoupage the inside.
I decided to do a needle punch for the top of the box.
Here is the finished product.
Here is a preview of the new rug I have started working on, more to come.


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Well, it's been quite a week as you'll see from the sermon - which I'll post in a moment.
I am loving being 'spare granny' to Rose, tho' it brings back bitter-sweet memories of my Eleanor's birth & early weeks.
I'll try to be more ahead of myself with postings in the next weeks. Please bear with me!
Readings: Genesis 18: 1-15
Matthew 9: 35- 10:8
Father's Day – Oaks at Mamre
I am always wary of preaching about how marvellous it is to have a child.
Some of us might know the pain of wanting children and not having them.
Some might have very mixed feelings sometimes about any children we have.
Some might feel that too much is made of Mothering Sunday – and that Father's Day is just an invention of the card manufacturers to make more sales.
But this week has been incredibly special for me.
Grace – who was with me here 2 weeks ago – had her baby daughter on Tuesday night – just 5 days ago – and I had the incredible honour of being present at the birth, along with Grace's mum – my friend Susan.
Together the three of us had drunk tea, walked around the hospital, talked about anything – just to keep Grace's spirits up; made jokes; sang songs; concentrated on breathing and pushing & reassured one another that all would be well. Finally with a wonderful healthy cry, Rose came into the world, weighing in at a very respectable 7lbs, and with dark blue eyes and a little fuzz of blonde hair. It was a moment for tears, for relief for joy… and most of all for wonder at the sheer marvel of a new life.
No wonder Sarah cannot believe her ears when Abraham's visitors tell her she is to be a mother. It is a miracle for any one of us – but for Sarah especially so. We are told she is old, she has been married for many years to Abram – the High Father – the leader of his clan. He has had a son, Ishmael, with Hagar the slave-girl: but the union between Abram and his wife has not produced children: and she is known as Sarai – mockery.
But God has made a promise to Abram – that he is to be Abraham – the father of many: and the Sarai is to be Sarah – princess: because they are to have a son together.
At one level this is a story of birth, of family, of succession. Abraham needs a legitimate son if he is to be father of a great nation: and because of God's favour Abraham is granted an heir.
We could get very side-tracked by talking only of the God who gives a child to the childless: but God's purposes are greater even than producing the miracle of a new life.
For this is also a story of the God who brings laughter (Isaac means 'laughter') where there has been mockery – not only through the birth of a child but in other ways too. Abraham and Sarah will produce Isaac; he will marry Rebekah and produce Esau & Jacob; Jacob will wrestle with God and become Israel – and his 12 sons will become leaders of the 12 tribes of Israel, who will enjoy the title 'the chosen people of God'. God is interested in producing far more than just one child.
In Matthew's gospel we heard of Jesus healing the sick – producing miracle after miracle. But he doesn't do this only so that people will be impressed by his powers but as a sign of something greater – the kingdom of God. Jesus proclaims that God's rule of care for all God's children has come – so that the sick will be made well, the poor lifted up, the outcasts welcomed. He tells his disciples to go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel and to proclaim to those who think that God has forgotten them that God's love for them is like a shepherd for his sheep.
Or like a father or a mother for a child – a miracle of pure love and care.
But this isn't a message to accept God's care & so be wrapped up in cotton wool, untouched by the pain of the world.
The Jesus who says these words about the care of God the Father is the same Jesus who follows the will of the Father and dies on the cross. Following a crucified criminal is certainly not a guarantee of safety or security: there will be risk and rejection and what looks, to the world around, like failure.
I don't believe for a moment that Christians should go out looking for suffering – but that we shouldn't be surprised if it comes, and we should remember that by enduring it we can reveal the love of God, as Jesus did.
So faithful followers of the crucified Messiah hear the voice of Jesus the good shepherd and follow him: he leads them and cares for them, but this is no guarantee of being treated well by the world or of what many people would reckon 'success'.
Not all those who long for children will be blessed with the gift of a child as Sarah was; not all bitterness can be transformed into laughter; and not all fathers show us the love of which God, our heavenly father, is the supreme exemplar.
But, to Sarah, and to the sick of Jesus; time, and to you and to me the blessing of God can come, and with it an invitation to all of us to become a part of the project of God - the kingdom of God.
So accept the invitation (to eat and drink at the lord's table) and receive God's blessing for your life, and may you know bitterness turned to laughter in the continuing miracle of life.
In Christ's name. Amen.


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I really don't know how I should start. I feel like I know everything about you, and other times you're like a complete stranger and I know nothing at all. Just know that what I say is from the heart. The deepest most secret part of the heart that you choose to ignore. I want to tell you everything you've never had the nerve to tell yourself. Everything that you've been avoiding and pushing to the back of your mind. It's ok if people misjudge you, it's ok if they see something that isn't there. You have nothing to prove to anyone but yourself.
Choosing not to acknowledge something does not make it disappear. You cannot run away from yourself. Slow down for a minute. It's not so bad is it? You're not so bad, are you? Perfection is an illusion my dear. You're acting like the stupid dog that is condemned to running around in circles forever chasing his own tail. Breath. You cannot rewind and you cannot fast forward. No matter how much you wish you could hold time in the palm of your hand and throw it away tomorrow will always come after today will always come after yesterday. Yesterday is dead. Gone. Never, ever to be experienced again, only in that awful place in the back of your mind that's stuck in repeat. Today is such a beautiful thing. It's the second chance that no one else would give you. The gift that keeps on giving. Now. That is all you're guaranteed. Make the most of it.
You're a good girl. And I know how much you needed to say that. But don't let it get to your head. There is always room for self-improvement. You are not perfect, and I know how sometimes you think you are. You are not any better than anyone else. Your situation may be different, your circumstances, your condition, but you are not any more worthy of God's grace than anyone else. Remember this and always be humble.
Forgive and forget. I know how hard it is to forget, but remembering will do you no good. There is no point in remembering what you want to forget, these thoughts do nothing but clutter your mind. Forgive others, forgive yourself. Yes, you have made mistakes and you have done many many stupid things but they do not make you. You can wear them and be proud, or you can put them behind you and move on. Remember that God is always forgiving. Find it in your heart to forgive as well.
Be heedful of all that you say. It's ok to lose your temper, but just know that words are sharp and can do far more damage than you are aware of. We are all human, we all get angry, but always be mindful of the feelings of others. Take great measures in preserving feelings, for they are fragile. More fragile than you can ever hope to know. May you never cause another to frown. You have happiness inside you, and it's a cold world out there. Let others bask and take comfort in your light.
Don't measure yourself by the standards of others. You will always either find yourself to be too good or not good enough. It is time for you to rise to your own standards and expect nothing less from yourself.
I worry about you sometimes. You're too reckless. You're too restless. I've seen you throw caution to the winds too many times to count and have stood by unable to do anything but watch another disaster unfold. Slow down. Think for a moment. Think about tomorrow. Am I contradicting myself again? I tell you to make the most of now but to be mindful of later, does that even make sense? Yet, somehow I know that you know exactly what I am trying to say. I can put together a puzzle that looks like nothing anyone has ever seen. They cannot name it, cannot identify it. Yet, you know. You know, even though sometimes you pretend you don't.
I see great things in you. I see potential. And God, I know how much you hate that word. Potential is that thing. That evil thing that makes you so unhappy with what you are because you are too busy looking for what you can be. Potential cannot be fulfilled because no matter how well you do you can always do better. That isn't the point, and you know it. Don't let the prospect of more poison your view of what you have. Make the most of yourself. You are your greatest asset.
Beauty is such a superficial thing. The tree might be beautiful in the fall, but it loses it leaves every winter. People who like for the way you look ignore the person you are inside. I know you know people like this. Beauty is the box that carries the present. Once you open the box you realize that the real gift is inside. I'm just saying that it's ok to look nice, but don't get carried away. More often than not beauty is a cover up of whats inside. Don't let the cover distract you from the writing. Don't let you're cover be all that you have going for you. Let people see inside of you when you speak, when you act. You're a diamond, you know that? A real gem. I know you look at too many girls and are disgusted by how easily they throw themselves away. No one will ever know what you are worth unless you treasure yourself. You are priceless.
What is your last name, child? Do you know what it means? Do you have any idea what it represents? It is not your last name, only. It is the name of your father and his forefathers. It is the pride of a family. It is respect and honor and dignity encompassed. You represent the family in your home. The family to come and the family that was. You carry all the glory of the past and all the hopes for the future. You carry a village in Africa, a city in Arabia. A culture, a religion, a people. And I know it is a heavy burden to carry, but so far you have bore it well and I know that you will continue to do so. Keep your head up high and remember who you are. You are the hopes and dreams and labors of many. You will not let us down. I know this.
Surround yourself with people who love you for you and in spite of you. Your family. Your few true and good friends. You owe these people so much. I would say more than you'd ever know, but I'm sure you do know. A debt that can only be repaid through love. Love is the only thing that matters. Life? It's really too short. You're 16 already, a junior in high school. When did that happen? Don't waste your time being angry at the people who mean the most to you. You wake up and then it's over. Love, love, love, love. You know the feeling. Look at your brothers and your sisters and your mother and your father and your best friends. They are what matters. Hold them close and don't let go. Whatever happens, they will be there. Love them and let them love you and know that nothing will ever feel as good.
You're really going to make something of yourself, you know that? Who am I kidding? Of course you know that. It's time to live. It's time to allow yourself to be everything you were made to be. Good luck, girl. Good luck.
Your friend,


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365 Days – Round 2 by Samantha Goode! Day 123 Friday 24th July 2015.
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Blue Sky kind of Morning
Avoca Beach,Central Coast,NSW,Australia
As I write this now in the afternoon, it's like I'm looking at a different day, as it's now completely grey (again) and raining. Whereas this morning it was beautiful and sunny and we pretty much had the beach to ourselves.


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Monday, January 25, 2010
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What was your biggest illusion that was shattered once you stepped in the classroom?ReplyDelete
That I would get everything done that I had planned. You will create amazing lesson plans and have wonderful ideas of how you will finally "make your kids succeed", but that all goes out the window on day 1. The trick is to focus on 1-2 things and do them well, as opposed to 7-9 things and get frustrated.ReplyDelete
I prefer to call you George, if that's ok. You can call me Loop. So glad you started a blog so that I can keep up with your life and pretend to know stuff when people (STILL) ask, "Oh it's been so long! How's George?" Hahaha. I have a blog here too, but it's more of a "confessions of Loop's iPhone." Join it!ReplyDelete
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Around the corner
New Year Resolutions
I am sick of making similar kind of new year resolutions year after year. This time I am planning to keep resolutions which I can actually accomplish.
Hence, I am making the following resolutions for 2010 :
1. I want to gain weight. Put on at least 5 kgs.
2. Stop exercising. Its just waste of time.
3. Read less. Strain my brain a little less.
4. Watch more TV. I've been missing some good stuff.
5. Procrastinate more.
6. Drink. Drink some more.
7. Take up a new habit: smoking.
8. Spend more time at work.
9. Reduce time spent at cooking: I should eat out more.
10. Quit giving money & time to charity.
11. Start being superstitious.
12. Speak in a monotone voice and only use monosyllabic words.
13. Keep my status message 'Busy' as much as possible and avoid talking to friends.
14. Only wear jeans that are 2 sizes too small and use a chain or rope for a belt. Only wear white T-shirts with those fashionable yellow stains under the arms.
15. Bring back disco.
16. Change my sleep timings daily. Be the king of insomniacs.
17. Lend more and more money. Get stressed due to the debt.
18. Waste more time relieving the past and worrying about the future.
19. Do less laundry and use more deodorant.
20. Avoid taking a bath whenever possible and conserve more water.


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I can't tell you how mad I am at myself for deleting my old blog. I wish I could go back and find it and look through it and feel all of those old feelings. I can't believe I did that. Well, new day and not such a great blog later; I am all over this.
Things I am grateful for today...
1. That Dakota lost her first tooth yesterday! I can't believe my oldest is now really a kid. She is missing a tooth. That means that I have made it through on child's toddler stage. I can't believe how fast it happens.
2. That I have a job... I know that I am having trouble in it but, I still have it. I am dedicated to it and still very proud of working at Qwest. I am so thankful that I don't wake up every morning and have to make a sign to stand on the corner and beg for someone to help my family.
3. I am thankful for my mother; who has been nothing but my best friend for my entire life. She has taught me everything. She has stood by me when I was in the wrong, right, and when I was just plain crazy. I am thankful that I haven't had to go through life with out her.
4. I am thankful for my Hubby. There isn't a man in this world that could hold me the way he does. Support me everyday in anyway possible. He is always there when I need him! Not to mention he is a great father to my children.
5. I am thankful for my friends: Where would I be without a spring board to this life. They are strong, independent, fun, crazy, amazing set of friends. Who all remind me everyday of why I am still here.
6. I am thankful for the English class I am going to be taking that will hopefully make my blogging a much easier experience for my readers.
7. I am thankful for American Cancer Society. They allow me to inspire other all while reminding myself that I am still alive and have a story to tell.
8. I am thankful for warm colorful socks.
9. I am thankful for the freshly cut grass that I cut this morning...
10. I am THANKFUL to be a mother. Being Mom has taught me how to love.
Thanks for giving me a life and for giving me the wisdom to realize that I am loved and can love.


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I'm really quite proud of myself for this one. When I was a kid I was a huge fan of TV westerns (still am, in fact). In the back of my head, all of these years, was the idea that all of my favorites happened in the same world. It helped that most of them aired on CBS, so it was within the realm of possibility.
A few years ago I got to indulge this idea. I originally wrote the Zimventures to amuse those who know the real life Cris Zim. Now that I'm posting them, I finally get to share my dream project with a wider audience.
The third Zimventure happens in just such a world. I crossed-over the following western TV shows for this one: GUNSMOKE, WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE, HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL, MAVERICK and RAWHIDE. It is populated by such wonderful characters as Matt Dillon, Paladin, Bret Maverick, Rowdy Yates, Josh Randall and many, many more. For those who might not like that kind of thing, I have thrown in a few more crossovers: BACK TO THE FUTURE, I COME IN PEACE, QUANTUM LEAP, ZARDOZ and IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA. That's right. All of these properties crossed over into one Zimventure! And it's an epic! I'll try to post these every day. For now, here is the prologue.
PS: Here's my fantasy. It will never happen, of course, but in my heart of hearts, this is what I want to happen. I wish that someone important at CBS will read this and realize how well I know these old west characters. They will suddenly want me to relaunch all of these series, all interconnected, for TV. How awesome would that be? I don't expect that to happen, but it would be nice. Anyway, after the prologue we have 16 chapters and one interlude. I hope you enjoy!
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"The corporate image is a strong thing but it also has a lot of weaknesses. And one of its weaknesses is its own solipsism, its own narcissism. Corporations have a deeply narcissistic quality. Of course they do, because they are to do with the consumer society which is only about developing people's narcissism. That is what we live in and we have to face that fact head on.
"It's not funny at all that we do all that advertising for children. Why is advertising for children allowed? What possible reason can there be for having those effing adverts on ITV for all this crap that's made by poor people in poor countries that we sell our children who have too much? [Throws up her hands and looks almost embarrassed] Sorry, I can't stand the hypocrisy of it. And, actually, in the end, for me the only way of going about it is to say, 'You're morally bankrupt. So let's see whatever cases and forms and organisations we can evolve that work better. Because you, chums, are fucked. And you're fucking us.'"
Bonus points for both the very public use of the word "fuck", and the word "solipsism" (which I had to look up). If a woman like Emma ever said she loved you, you better fucking well believe it mister!


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Mei Xiang continues to keep us guessing. Last week we saw her hormones decreasing and her activity increasing. With no evidence of a fetus on the daily ultrasounds, we were beginning to await the end of a pseudopregnancy. However, during the past two days she has remained in her den, eating very little, cradling her toys, and body licking. She has not given us a urine sample to check for hormones or been willing to participate in ultrasound, so we can't confirm what this behavior means. This is a reminder that it is important for us to have pandas at the Zoo as every new behavior is a valuable data point that helps us understand more about the reproductive habits of these amazing animals.
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On 7th Oct @ 08.00 GMT, I reached Everest Base Camp, after hiking over 42 miles and climbing from 8K ft to 18K ft, over a period of 9 gruelling days, over an altitude where Oxygen levels dropped to below 50% of that at sea level.
Standing at the Base Camp on Kumbhu glacier staring at Kumbu Icefall just in front of me (the most dangerous part of the climb to Everest Summit), I just cried in joy, ecstacy, exhilaration and exuberance and for once in my life I extolled myself, hardly believing I did this, something I always wanted to do. I heard the massive noise of moving chunks of ice in Blue colored Kumbhu icefall – staring at the iconic Mt. Everest.
The hike took me through unforgiving terrain – landslides, places with no defined trails, in between massive chunks of rocks, walking over steep uneven rocks and non stop climbs, over glaciers, over and behind waterfalls, streams, rivers, crevices, hanging bridges between mountains and over rivers, single plank bridges, in rain, snow, cold blustery winds, clouds and the last one to Kala Pattar at 18.7K feet in early morning darkness before sunrise.
I met the simple, hard working, truly innovative people of this region – Sherpas – from whom I learnt a lot of lessons and also some life lessons from this massive hike ( which I plan to blog about sometime ).
I will be writing 2 blogs on this in the next coming months.


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Sunday, August 05, 2007
Busy week
Been a packed old week.
I've been teaching (cooking) monday, tuesday and wednesday and did some catering on Friday - hard work and HOT as the weather here has finally worked out it's summer! In between we had our follow up appointment with Big Hair.
Neither Mr G nor I were looking forward to our follow up appointment, to walking back into the clinic after a third failure. I felt like that after our first failed treatement but strangely was ok after the second time. This was as bad as it could have been. It was the night of the clinic's summer party and EVERYONE was in. Within minutes we saw the kindly receptionist, the counsellor we've had our counselling with, the nurse who did the most recent transfer, lovely Aussie sweetheart nurse and the girl who ran the Mind Body group.
It couldn't have been worse! They were all lovely, lovely, lovely. I got a hug from the transfer nurse and much kindness from all of them. They're all really upset for us. Thing is, I can deal with this stuff until someone's nice to me. Mr G knew I was in big danger of losing it. I just about held it together. Ridiculously, I feel like i'm letting them down too!
After a short wait, Big Hair appeared. First thing he says is "Why aren't you pregnant?". I said he should tell me! He thought the cycle went really well. Good lining, usual response, better transfer but still only 90 - 95% out of 100%. . He'd also have liked to see more eggs - that makes two of us! He has a gut feeling this is going to work for us - which is actually what the counsellor said too - but thinks that my low reserve means we'll need a few more goes to get there.
Our chances are down from 30% to 10-20% but then that's no surprise. He followed that by saying that it's actually either 0% or 100% - you're pregnant or you're not.
He sees that we have 3 options:
1. We go for the NH.S appt next and he's happy to advise us throughout by phone or email.
2. We go to another clinic - the Lo.ndon one with the best results. Again he'd be happy to mentor us throughout.
3. We do another cycle with him.
If we do stay with him, he'd do all the scans personally - for which he'd have to cross Lon.don each day to scan me at 8am to get back for his other clinic. Before the cycle we could test FSH and only do the cycle if mine is below 10 - as they do in Australia. He also said that if I want to get my NK (natural killer) cells tested, it's not his field but he'd show the results to a colleague who's expert in that area and we could try steroids if necessary. He'll also look into DHEA for me. (I didn't let on that i'm already taking it....naughty naughty)
He is just the nicest and kindest man and Mr G and I can't believe how dedicated he is. All he wants is for me to get pregnant.
Now we have to decide what to do. We're not going to make that choice until we've had our NH.S appt on 24 aug. If that cycle's likely to happen soonish, I think we'll go for that one. If it's free, we've very little to lose... If it's going to be a while then we'll see if it's Option 2 or 3. I'm not sure I can face walking back into that clinic to face the pity of the staff another time.
Oh, sorry this is is so long, but Big Hair let himself down by ending the consult with a mention of the dreaded ED - Egg D.onation.... He doesn't think it's for now and not for at least another few cycles, but it's now out there. I've done well to ignore its looming presence and i'm not going to think about it. I'm can't. We're going to make a baby with my dinosaur eggs. We just are!
Time to stop wittering - Mr G just said he thinks I write too much sometimes. For now, we're getting from day to day and putting IVF out of our minds for a while. We've booked a week in Spain in a week or so - more on that in my next post.
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I also find it hard when people are kind. It can be the hardest thing to deal with.
Your doc sounds fantastic.
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- Thalia said...
I really love my doc too. Sadly this does not mean you shouldn't see another doc. Getupgrrl's doctor, whom she loved, turned out to be compltely misleading her, and it was the obnoxious doctor who endedup giving her the right diagnosis. i'd definitely go for a second opinion at this point, I don't think you have anything to lose.
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- Becks said...
It is promising that Mr Big Hair thinks its a matter of when not if, I have about 5% chance of success but I just have to believe it might work one day.
I hope you have a fantastic time in Spain, get some r and r. Oh and if you ever fancy a UK meet up, just shout and I'll let you know when I am next in London with work.
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- Becks said...
It is promising that Mr Big Hair thinks its a matter of when not if, I have about 5% chance of success but I just have to believe it might work one day.
I hope you have a fantastic time in Spain, get some r and r. Oh and if you ever fancy a UK meet up, just shout and I'll let you know when I am next in London with work.
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- CAM said...
This is a tough time when you are looking at those different paths in front of you and deciding which one you should travel...I wish you strength in making a decision that you are comfortable with.
Also - I feel EXACTLY the same when someone is too nice to me. I guess it makes me pay attention to my problem. One time I was at a party and I was holding a friend's baby and another friend came by and gave me that "knowing" pat on the shoulder. I lost it! It was nice, but I couldn't take it.
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- Foreverhopeful said...
That's so nice you have such a dedicated doctor. I know throughout this journey we have to make many tough choices but I believe if you follow your heart, you will know what is right for you. That's wonderful you are going to Spain. Enjoy your vacation and have fun.. :)
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Everyone loves research. Big companies pay big money for people with big brains to "just figure it out!" Some companies hit the mark and others dont but they all have some kernels of insights and flashes of inspiration worth noting. Capturing a few of those kernels and spotting some of the flashes is what I'm going to attempt to do in this article. All for your general edification and enjoyment.
IBM bigwig and Internet conference staple Dr. Saul Berman, and two credited co-authors put out a white paper earlier this year entitled "The end of television as we know it". A little somewhat less known Masters candidate at MIT, Sam Ford, writing for the Convergence Culture Consortium (C3) also put out a report worth noting entitled "Fanning the Audiences Flames". What these reports share, in addition to pithy writing and blunt critique, are a number of common threads. The 6 "priority actions for executives" enumerated by IBM and the "ten roles for fans" to be used by media companies promulgated by the C3, could all be summed up in three basic ideas: relinquish control, take risks and listen. I can only guess that the scholarly penchant for verbosity is why the C3 needed 10 principals spread-out over 73 pages to explain what IBM was able to do in 24 pages with a scant in 6 principals.
Lets start off with Sam Ford and the C3's report on fan communities. The C3 report is squarely aimed at challenging assumptions and changing behavior within media companies. Its starts off by throwing down the gauntlet with the statement "The most important take-away here: call off the lawyers! Stop reading fans primarily in terms of a prohibitionistic model which seeks to protect intellectual property at all cost." Ouch! A bit catty but the point is well taken. The C3 report makes a pretty compelling argument, especially when you peruse the 6 pages of references and 120 footnotes that are included with it. With a number of incestuous references to other MIT researchers, the report outlines 10 ways that fans use and enhance media properties, they are:
-Fans are Loyals – think Guy Kawasaki's evangelist
-Fans form collective intelligence communities – people share info across interest and media
-Fans are grassroots intermediaries – people promote what they are passions about
-Fans are lead users – folks adopt and adapt what they like
-Fans include surplus audiences – 50% of WWE's audience are women?
-Fans enhance Long Tail economics – the abyss of choice is mediated by fans
-Fans become tourist – people seek to make their virtual experiences real
-Fans perform – think Gilmore and Pine's experience economy
-Fans create – UGC anyone? Listible , Gracenote, youTube,
-Fans train and recruit – Think invites to Facebook, Myspace, IMVU
While each role outlined by the C3 are worthy of serious consideration, if you get the basic idea of an evangelist then you get the kind of fan that the C3 is referring to. What the C3 misses however is that not all fans are constructed the same. In fact, C3 seems to assume that all fans are what urban marketers have termed, trendsetters and IBM terms, Kool Kids. While this is an influential bunch, that does indeed have most of the traits highlighted by C3, its not all fans. In fact the vast majority of fans are not as engaged, involved or passionate about the most products as trendsetters tend to be. While the analysis is a good description of a particular type of fan, it does not highlight the difficulty of capturing and engaging that fan, which tends to be less responsive to many standard marketing messages. The report notes the challenge of legitimacy and authenticity without really addressing it.
There is a great deal of over-lap and some might prioritize or place things in different buckets but the big themes are:
Relinquish Control – Let users/fans create, modify, extend and enhance the content and brands. Highlighted by roles 4 and 8-10.
Take Risk – Accept that users create meaning through their experience of the product which can modify its original intent. Learn to run with it. Test, experiment, iterate. Initiate partnerships and relationships as dictated by users. Highlighted by roles 5 and 6.
Listen – "Active listening" is required to achieve either of the above. The actions of users and their adaptations of the product is one of many ways users speak back to the company. Not just focus groups! Roles 1-3.
Attempting to summarize (and even critique) the work of a Master's student at MIT is bad enough, but to do the same with an industry heavy-weight, published author and acknowledge expert, like Dr. Berman and his team at IBM is, well, frankly heretical. But, I was raised in NY so I'll do it anyway. The title alone highlights the tone and approach of this report. If you think of the C3 report as gently prodding the industry. Then consider IBM's report as a shove into oncoming traffic. Both aim to create a deeper understanding of the evolving media user and promote a sense of urgency but with Dr. Berman and his team the point is brought into somewhat sharper focus.
Not as research based as the C3 analysis, IBM used interviews and surveys to get a sense of what people in the industry saw as its future direction and current challenges. They came away with 6, somewhat redundant, "priority actions". These are:
-Segment – innovate business models, know the users, tailor model to user
-Innovate – innovate around risk, relinquish control, change
-Experiment – innovate around iteration, partner, involve users
-Mobilize – innovate around platforms, partner
-Open – innovate around content, relinquish control
-Reorganize – innovate organizational structure
Are you noticing a theme? The full report goes into significant detail on each and it is a very worthy read. A somewhat glib summary of the 6 "priority actions" might be that media companies needs to change their thinking, their structure and their approach to the world or they wont survive. While, I think this is probably a good assessment of the industries future options, I dont believe Dr. Berman would couch it in these terms. He does however identify what he terms a bi-modal future of media consumption. He foresees a world split into two audiences with different levels of involvement in their media experiences as well as access to media channels of varying openness. He sees an older group of consumers, termed "massive passives", that prefer a "lean back" experience and are content to be fed programming and have little involvement with it. Another group, termed the "Technology and fashion forwards", personified by Kool Kids (a clear indication of the generation of the authors) and Gadetiers, are highly involved with the content and require open access to it.
Obviously, there is a tremendous amount of insight in the report but the basic assumption that there will be two wholly distinct audiences, one that is completely "lean back" and the other that totally "leans forward", seems wrong. It seems more likely that users will have aspects of both "massive passive" and "fashion forward" behavior, defined more by context and desired experience then by age. An age driven approach to the user change also doesn't adequately capture the significant in group variances of audiences and the impending "dominance of difference", (I just made that up). The IBM report seems to assume that their will continue to be a mass-audience for media companies to address, which makes sense if you but things in age buckets, but is is most likely not reflective of a digital future. In the era of audience fragmentation, channel proliferation and long-tail distribution it seems that strategies based on mass audiences are in a difficult time.
Again, we can argue about the buckets and the overlap but in essence the summary seems to be:
Relinquish control – As a DRM vendor, advocating openness doesn't seem to come naturally to IBM and this seems reflective in "priority action" 5. But giving users options and allowing them to lead seems like a pretty universal theme even at Big Blue.
Take Risks – This is another no-brainer which is easy to say when the business and bottom line aren't yours. So IBM makes this point several times in "priority actions" 2, 3, 4 and 6.
Listen – While for IBM this seems to mean "profile" more then it does "tune-in" the point is made in "priority action" 1, that the behavior and preferences of the users is where tremendous amounts of value can be found.
After 97 pages of text across 2 reports, with 8 pages of references, 120 footnotes, 16 "to do' items, 25 acronyms and 8 charts we come to the conclusion that media companies ought to relinquish control to its users, listen to both what they say and what they do and take risks with their content and their businesses.


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See! Kai hold Kyungsoo's waist. Kyaaaaa >//////<
See! Kai hold Kyungsoo's waist. Kyaaaaa >//////<
This cuople swit well too :3 but Kaisoo is still number one kkkkk~ *evil smirk*
Aiiiiih this couple really make me crazy!!!! >//////<
See Kaisoo feet!! It seem Kai told that Kyungsoo -D.O- is his own >///////<
I'm really happy for find this picture~ When I saw this picture for the first time, I never notice this Kaisoo momment XD


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Roo-Trader was designed not to be able to delete an account, an account can only be set as "Inactive", Deleting an account would cause inconsistencies with records since trade transactions are tied to an Account, deleting it would mean deleting these transaction records too, and in turn would make bank records inconsistent. To mark an account inactive, click the pencil icon (Edit), a window will open showing the account details, then set the Status to "Inactive" (click Save button to finalize the changes).
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Dressing for bike commuting is a spectrum. On one side, the commuter wears full race-ready apparel on the ride with a full change upon arrival at work. On the other, the dogmatically street-clothes-wearing cyclist wears full jewelry and any shoes that fit her sense of fashion. Every commute distance/weather/work dress-code is different, so go with whatever works for you. However, most of the people I know fall somewhere in between these poles, sometimes called a hybrid approach. I like to think of my bike style as Presto-Chango.
Case in point: an art opening at the gallery where I work, requiring snazzier-than-normal attire. Fall is definitely here in Minneapolis, with many days still fairly nice but chilly mornings and nights. As I headed to work mid-afternoon for an evening event, I knew that it was warm then and would be hot in the packed gallery, but would be cool when I biked home at night. I tucked my earrings in a bag, along with a few items for the ride home, and headed to work.
As an experiment, I decided to try biking in my high heels. I nearly sprained my ankle wearing them while carrying my bike down the stairs of my apartment, but luckily cycling in heels is easier than walking in them. Once on the bike, the heels were pretty OK, though they offered slightly reduced contact area (vs. flats) with my Ergon pedals. I noticed pretty quickly how true it is that stiff soles transfer power better. The only real problem was that by mile 3.5 of a 5 mile ride, my toes were going numb. I attribute this to the fact that this pair of shoes is a tiny bit too small for me.
Besides the shoes, I wore black cotton capris and a polyester blouse (doesn't breathe great, but I've worn worse). My favorite turquoise earrings and make-up applied at work completed the party look.
By the time I finished working, the temps had dropped and I was pretty tired of the heels. I slipped them off and dug into my pannier for my presto-chango secrets: knee-high wool socks, tennis shoes, and a windproof jacket. Taking off my dangly earrings, I thought, "chic to bike geek in a minute flat."
Black capris are one of my favorite clothing items that does double-duty well. Leather boots and sweat-wicking T-shirts that don't look sporty are others. I consider my 10-mile round-trip commute to be mid-distance: not so long I need to wear full performance gear but not so short that I don't have to think about it at all. I generally don't feel comfortable biking in my full work attire or working in my favorite biking attire, but with a little imagination, I've been able to figure out ways to maximize the stuff that does double-duty and minimize the stuff that goes in the bag.


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Matt Taibbi writes in Rollingstone concerning Barack Obama's change from progressive candidate to bankster. I commend the piece to you, as it documents Obama's fealty to the looters in Wall Street over the rest of America.
While the health care bill is a monstrosity, we must not lose sight of the looting being overseen by Wall Street, the Treasury Department, and the Fed. These are just as ominous a threat as socialized medicine.
Taibbi concludes, "What's most troubling is that we don't know if Obama has changed, or if the influence of Wall Street is simply a fundamental and ineradicable element of our electoral system. What we do know is that Barack Obama pulled a bait-and-switch on us. If it were any other politician, we wouldn't be surprised. Maybe it's our fault, for thinking he was different."
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...pictures of children and things I make for those of us who never grow up, and plants I grow in my little garden......
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Green Beans
I also have a favorite cucumber "Cool Breeze" and seeds are kinda hard to find. They are a bit fuzzy which washes right off. I made some summer pickles for our dinner at Blessed Hope and they really liked them. I just didn't make enough. John Michael and I ate some that I had just sliced and put in cold water overnight. I would like to make some sun dills also. If you have a favorite recipe, please send.
And please say a prayer for Austin, a young man (teen) at Blessed Hope, who is really struggling. We had about 25 or so people and it was so hot I'm sure some just didn't try to get out. Rose and Val, our chief cooks, always have plenty of food. I try to be the chief bottle washer but mostly I just enjoy being with everyone.
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- I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...
I haven't had any fresh green beens yet, but I have had cucumbers from our farmers roadside stand. I love fresh green beans! Glad yours did well. I'll add Austin to my prayer list.
- July 18, 2013 at 6:28 PM
- Linda said...
Prayers for Austin.....
It is a good work you are doing!
- July 18, 2013 at 6:29 PM
Saying a prayer for Austin.
Those green beans look so good.
- July 19, 2013 at 8:36 AM
- Susie said...
Praying for your friend. Your green beans look very good.xoxo,Susie
- July 20, 2013 at 6:51 PM
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Need scarf advice, pleaseeeee
Ok, here's the deal. I love to make scarves, seriously.
I love making them, using them, giving them to friends and family. I just love making them. I love figuring out different patterns to make them, the widths, the lengths, everything.
I use to take pics of them on my dressing dummy, but I had to leave that behind.
I have tried taking pics of them on me with a triipod, but those don't come out right.
I have tried taking pics of them laying out, but I'm not sure that's the best way to do it.
I have 7 scarves sitting here because I'm not sure the best way to photograph them. Not to mention the numerous ones that are works in progress.


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Monday, April 2, 2012
Evil Eye Mosaic, Nazar Mozaik
One of the best gifts ever! Adam made it for me.
I really love it! Now, I'm thinking what i can put in.
By the way let me tell you what evil eye is!
It means that individuals have the power to look at people, animals or objects to cause them harm. So if you have a evil eye bead or something related. It means that you have the protection from the evil eye and bad thoughts. It's a very powerful force. It can change your good luck to bad luck :(:(
I love evil eye gifts because they protect us from the bad luck!
Stay away from the evil eye!
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Client Services
The client service team provides the first impression of the hospital to clients and patients. The CSR must be friendly, professional, courteous, and capable of handling many tasks at once with many interruptions. The CSR must remain calm even when clients are upset or it is very busy. This is a fast paced position with very little time to sit down. It is the client service teams' responsibility to be sure the front desk is never left unattended. CSR's should greet clients and their pets by name and make them feel welcome. This position requires good computer skills, strong math skills and the ability to make change. CSR's must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Since the CSR's are occasionally called upon to assist with patients, the position requires an employee capable of lifting up to 50# unaided and able to stand or walk for most of the day.
This person must be able to qualify for a Washington State Medication Clerk License within 90 days of employment.
Our Full-time Employees may qualify for:
• Continuing Education allowance
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• Simple retirement plan
• Discounted veterinary services
• Holiday Pay
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Due to the over-abundance of wild or feral hog in South Georgia, companies such as Hogpredators.com have sprung up to fill several niches. The first reason for this increase in hog control companies is that farmers lose thousands of dollars yearly because of crop damage due to foraging herds of wild hogs. These animals gorge themselves on vegetation and other crop materials and consume tens of pounds of plant matter during each feeding. Additionally, in the case of hunting plantations and land owners who are maintaining wildlife areas for the purpose of dove, pheasant, quail and deer hunting, these feral hogs often devastate food plots, deer corn feeders, and other feeding applications that are used to attract and nourish the desired types of game. Being a non-native, invasive species, wild hogs do quite a bit of environmental damage and use valuable resources that should be going to build up domestic herds and populations of needed native species.
As a solution to these problems, owners/operators William Jennings and Lee Wilson, provide a very welcomed and necessary service to landowners and at the same time provide the rare opportunity to hunters to have access to prime hog hunting. Since Jennings and Wilson stay in contact with the farmers and landowners to locate and control South Georgia hog populations, they are aware of exactly the hunting sites at which to do guided night hunting expeditions. These hunting tours typically span two nights during weekends and often two or three hunters go out and may bag up to 6 to 8 hogs per night during peak seasons. Tours are available for single hunters and for single nights but discounts are provided for multiple nights and more than one hunter.
Contact William Jennings or Lee Wilson for additional information about guided night hog hunting in South Georgia.


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The Spirit of the State series teaches its young reader values through the legacy of the heroes of each state.
This is the story of the Robinson family – Mom, Dad, and their two children, Leo & Cleo. The family tours the country in their old flowery van, visits lots of exciting places and experiences great adventures.
When the Robinson's children, Leo & Cleo, get into a fight, it's up to the Spirit of the State to solve the sibling rivalry and to remind them of the importance of brotherhood.
Age Level: 6 - 18 | Grade Level: 5 - 12
Cinema is a place, especially selected to display a film or movie and watched by a group of people generally known as the audience. Cinema has around a century old history and it has developed from the old concept of theatre. Today we have modern cinemas; which are not older than 20 years. Some of these cinemas are based on 3D technology
Do you like a story where a brave knight mounts his steed and saves a damsel in distress and the two of them live happily ever after? Well Michael Mattingly sure doesn't! He's writing the stories around here, and he likes his stories to be completely ridiculous!
Join Michael and his seven-foot-tall purple dragon friend Boris as they embark on adventures through the strangest landscapes possible, meeting talking beans and polar bears and anything else you could dream up. On this particular day Michael and Boris must find and slay a TERRIBLE monster! Do they have what it takes? Will they survive? And can they finish before lunch? Can be read by kids ages 8-11.
STORYTIME is a collection of five read-aloud stories that will captivate your child's imagination.
In BURIED TREASURE two friends, who like to play pirate, unearth something unexpected on their hunt for treasure.
The same two friends compete in a laugh-aloud, overblown contest to find out who has THE STRONGEST DAD.
ROSE'S GARDEN is a magnificent, marvelous,and magical place where everyone is welcome until one day some inconsiderate guests make a mess of things. Will Rose leave her garden open or close it to visitors forever?
THE BANANA MAN is the story of a man who dreams of selling bananas despite everyone trying to discourage him. At its heart, it's a story of perseverance and creativity.
The Monarch migration to Mexico is one of the most amazing feats in nature. MARISKA's FLIGHT is the story of one butterfly's journey.
Best for ages 4 - 8
A fun, illustrated guide through a mysterious subject- Electricity!
Children and adults alike will enjoy this straight-forward explanation of electricity basics, how it's made, how it's used, and how it affects everything we do! Parents and teachers will find this book helpful in making a sometimes difficult subject easy to understand.
Beautiful, full-color illustrations on nearly all fifty pages!
Children's author Leanne Annett presents this educational book with gorgeous color photographs of these beautiful sea slugs. You will also discover interesting facts in written text on these amazing marine animals.
If your child likes animals and nature then they are sure to be stimulated and enjoy learning all about these creatures. Find out what they eat, how they produce babies and where they like to live in this fun book for kids of all ages.
Note: This 'God's Amazing Creation Series' book has been designed for children aged approximately 8 years and older, who can read the book for themselves. Alternatively, parents can read the book to their kids (of all ages) and enjoy a fulfilling time of child and parent bonding.
Children's author Leanne Annett presents this educational book with interesting facts in written text and gorgeous color photographs of these adorable South American animals.
If your child likes animals and nature then they are sure to be stimulated and enjoy learning all about these slow moving creatures that spend most of their time up in the safety of the trees.
Note: This 'God's Amazing Creation Series' book has been designed for children aged approximately 8 years and older, who can read the book for themselves. Alternatively, parents can read the book to their kids (of all ages) and enjoy a fulfilling time of child and parent bonding.
This edition includes a selection of those "WoW" facts combined with some pretty awesome pictures.
Meet Emily, an imaginative little girl in love with the color pink!
One morning Emily found her birthday wish came true - her whole world turned into lovely shades of pink.
But soon Emily realized that not everyone was happy in her fairytale world...
Come on a sea adventure with Codley and his best friend Pokie as they work together with other sea animals to repair their home after a violent storm.
Age Level: 0 - 5
Join Max Magee on this new adventure where he learns about unconditional love through a mouse named Henry. Wanting something more from life, Henry leaves his family for the excitement Big City. What he finds is that there truly is no place like home and the unconditional love of his family.
This interactive eBook contains the following:
- Optional discussion questions which relate Henry Goes to the Big City to the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-32.
- An application question
- Memory verse
- Short closing prayer.
Each year there are ancient dragon games to crown the winner of the Cup of Flames. The young dragons all show off their new found flame, hoping the cup will dawn their name.
The year of Zagonk is remembered above them all. It is forever whispered in dragon hall. It was because instead of a flame he honked at his dragon game. Not something a dragon was known to do but away his honk flew.
That was also the year the Frost Giant caused all the dragons fear. But what happens when Zagonk brings his honk near? Find out what took place at dragon hall by adding another book from Pat Hatt to your wall.
Age Level: 3 - 5
Tammy is given an unusual present from abroad.
six magical hats.
Strange things happen to her when she wears them.
Can you guess what?
Read this amazing kids book and you will know what happened to her.
You will also learn how kids can be strong and independent.
Age Level: 9 - 14 | Grade Level: 10 and up
**This collection of poems will ignite your kids to reason on their own while developing unique views of life with its inconsistencies, diversity and immutable wonder.**
Taking off on the works of the wild-haired Father of Physics, Einstein's Cat takes the equation off the blackboard and gives your children permission to think on their own.
Age Level: 2 - 6
The life of Mr Tuff the cat. The greatest cat ever. (Short story)
Fun children's book with illustrated pictures
Age Level: 6 - 14 | Grade Level: 2 - 7
Will Allen may be one of the smallest boys at Ashford Middle School, but he is also one of the smartest. But cleverness alone isn't enough to help him when monsters infest his room!
Together with his friend Jeannine Fitsimmons, Will searches fruitlessly for help, until a strange business card appears, instructing them how to summon Bigelow Hawkins, the Great Monster Detective. With Bigelow's help, along with the use of his very special monster-fighting instruments, the RevealeR and the MonsterScope, Will must learn how to conquer his monsters and reveal the secret of the dreaded HIDDEN BEAST before it's too late...


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Travelling In Fairy Tales Each Season In The Land Of Switzerland
The Swiss poet, Gottfried Kalor, once vividly discribed Swiss characteristic of having well-defined seasons. To Enjoy the Brand Which are the Leader : shopzila People who have been to Swiss for many times must know that you can have different feelings traveling to Swiss in any season.What is Best for '90s? Perfect healthsearch365 !
When the village on the mountain top is coverd with snow, at the foot of the mountain, the spring wind has swept over the whole city. The tree is sprouting and the thawing river is glittering brilliantly in the sunshine. This is also the good season to have a free and leisurely walk in the lanes filled with Middle Ages atmosphere.
Gradually, the season belongs to the Alps is coming, and as well known as the "Hiking paradise," the Swiss reputation has attracted a lot of people who love nature. If the routes for hiking are added together, it will be even longer than the perimeter of the earth. So it is proved that there are so many routes for hiking. Whether beginner or professional, in the enjoyment of climbing fun at the same time, can also enjoy the beautiful alpine flowers in full bloom.
The summer of Switzerland is also a world of adventure, you personally feel it!You can feel about Swiss by admiring the Alps and playing golf, playing boat race on the lake, playing yacht, or playing raft in the river. Each autumn, everywhere in Swiss was painted with golden or red. Fresh air has made it the best season to travel by foot.
Especially the golden rays of the lake reflecting Andi, or the grapes grown on hillside fields, these beauty Scene which you can not see in other countries. In addition, the ginkgo tree and other maple, making up Switzerland's autumn with their own unique colors, attract tourists linger on and forget to return.
Besides, the autumn season is also the season of delicious food. Drinking wine with the fresh cheese, the very unique flavor will give you memorable impression. The wine festivals and harvest festivals held in various places are also the good place for the tourist glutting their eyes. In winter, the bright sunshine and brilliant snow make Swiss a silver world.
The ski fans are turning around gracefully; the guys playing skateboard are like dancers, dancing joyfully and we can hear the laughter of the kids who are playing sled. Switzerland's winter brings people endless happiness, especially admiring the beautiful hillside view of year: the glacier-mantled landscape. After doing sports or watching the snow view, you can enjoy hot spring bathing with modern facilities, reducing the tension and fatigue. Or you can chat in front of the warm fireplace, which will also be a kind of feast journey.


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I just got the idea for this card into my head last night and so had to set to making it today. I used this image only once or twice last year but wanted to get it out again this Easter- I think it is so cool! I have paper pieced the furry part and coloured the rest of the image with PMs. I even got some quilling papers out for the first time in years and made some quilled 'eggs'.
I will enter the card into this weeks I love Promarkers (sketch), Passion for Promakers (pastel colours), Digi Doodle shops Best (pink and green), Lothian Crafts (two main colours), Pollycraft Monday (Spirng has sprung) and Cute Card Thursday (Spring) challenges.


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Camryn here:
Well, Mom be beating herself all up, calling herself stupid & apolagizing to me. Seems my saddle doesn't fit. Good girl that I am, I've never told her.
My saddle belonged to her TWH, it's a wide gaited saddle with flaired bars and all that. Her had several people check to make sure it fitted me. Well, they were wrong.
My trimmer is a saddle fitter but, for some reason Mom never had her check "DUH". Trimmer mentioned today that my back showed some signs of atrophy and maybe my saddle didn't fit. Poor Mom, her thought the recent changes on my back was from my diet having worked.
Mom pulls out my saddle with the pad I normally wear, that's where the "Uh Oh" part of my subject matter comes in cause that was the noise Momma made. It was way tight on my shoulders. They switched to my thin blanket, it's not perfect but doable for now.
A good friend has one of those treeless saddles (Sensation) that her is going to let us use. Her also has some "equifit" thing that you bake in the oven then put on horses back. Mom can then take that around to tack stores and compare for fit. Though Mom thinks maybe her should wait on that till my muscles have chance to come back?
This Sensation is english which Mom never rode before. Her hopes to get used to it riding in the paddock for a bit first.
Dad, he's gonna have kittens and him not a cat lovin guy at all.
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The Holidays are coming! Can you believe it? I had a little freak-out yesterday, when I looked at my calendar and realized my first Holiday show is in just three weeks.
Even though around the end of August has me planning and starting to ramp up production - normally! This year my life was a little interrupted by some health issues that caused me to lose way too much sewing time.
I did a ton of production sewing over the summer, just trying to keep up with my sales at the Puyallup Farmer's Market, and I have some of that stock still in my inventory. But I know from previous experience, that I'll need a lot more than that to have a successful holiday shopping/selling season.
That's my excuse for why my workspace looks like this today:
And this (notice the essentials there, iPhone, granny glasses and TV remote - gotta have 'em):
And the ironing board like this:
Handbag pieces spread everywhere! I'm getting lots done, though. Like these Mary Engelbreit handbags:
I'm going to have to stay focused and drink huge amounts of coffee. Speaking of coffee, why doesn't someone start a business of driving through neighborhoods selling coffee? You know, like the ice cream truck does in the summer?? Isn't that just the best idea you've ever heard? I can see myself running out to the street as soon as I heard that annoying jingle music playing.
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Labor pains deliver first Green minister
The leader of the Tasmanian Greens appears set to go down in history as the first MP from the party to be given a ministerial job.
In a highly-anticipated move, Nick McKim has been formally invited to join the Cabinet in Labor's minority government.
The Greens leader has until Sunday morning to accept the power-sharing offer.
After three days of negotiations, Premier David Bartlett on Friday invited Mr McKim to be a minister in the Cabinet but will not speculate on which portfolio he would hold.
Mr Bartlett has ruled out appointing more Greens ministers for now but says Upper House independents may be invited before the Cabinet is sworn in next Wednesday.
"Tonight I have sent Mr Nick McKim a letter of invitation to join a Labor Cabinet as a non-PLP [Parliamentary Labor Party] member," he said.
"This has never happened before in Tasmania and therefore we need to tread carefully."
The offer compels Mr McKim to vote with the Government in Parliament on matters approved by Cabinet.
The only exceptions are so-called "matters of significant concern" in which he can abstain, as long as he consults the Premier.
In a brief statement, Mr McKim says he is taking legal advice about the formal offer and will respond after consulting the Greens' partyroom.
The announcement comes almost four weeks after the state election which resulted in a hung parliament, with Labor and the Liberal Party holding 10 seats each in the Lower House and the Greens five seats.
Mr Bartlett says he is convinced the appointment will make his minority government more stable and effective.
"I recognise there will be many people who don't want to see this happen in Tasmania," he said.
Topics: state-parliament, alp, greens, hobart-7000, tas, launceston-7250
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Sunday, April 9, 2017
#BetteMidler - "Wind Beneath My Wings" (Official Music Video)
My sister Rebecca died when this was our favourite song. I did not listen to it for 10 years. Bette Midler's lyrics are very powerful.
Those who have watched the movie BEACHES will remember that scene when a young Bette Midler auditioned for a performance and liked this other kid. That kid was from a very rich family and the parents of this kid gave Bette Midler money. Midler asked them why they had given her money. The wonderful mother of the other kid replied "This is to keep you honest".
Bette Midler soon became the bestest BFF with the other kid and in the end the rich kid was dying of cancer and Midler was at her bedside.
Bette Midler said goodbye to her childhood friend and took her new daughter and went to the beach with now her daughter and then sings. YOU ARE THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS.
The rest is History.
Martha Leah Nangalama
Rebecca Wandeka, fly, fly away. You let me let fly so high I even did not know that you were the wind beneath my wings. You let me nearly touch the sky. Thank God for you the Wind Beneath My Wings.
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The New Living Translation Bible made minor changes in its text in 2013, but I can't find those changes.
Does anyone know where these changes are?
The New Living Translation Bible made minor changes in its text in 2013, but I can't find those changes.
Does anyone know where these changes are?
Just received info on the changes from Tyndale House Publishers… 563 pages worth. It should be posted on the NLT website soon.
Has the PDF been posted yet?
You mean I'm out of date again??
I've only very recently bought one – 2007 printing as far as I can see!
Looks like John 3:16 has been changed. More like the HCSB rendering.
Tyndale has sent me a PDF of the 2013 changes. I've made them available here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0w228kddk7wnkrc/2013%20NLT%20Update%20List.pdf
OT Summary: Most of the changes in the Old Testaments are footnotes–specifically, weights and measurements. Nothing major here.
NT Summary: The changing of "so much" to "in this way" in John 3:16 is welcomed. Many scholars today agree with the former rendering. Colin G. Kruse understands this when he says that "The word translated 'so' (understood by most to mean 'so much') is houtōs, a word used frequently elsewhere in the Fourth Gospel, never to denote degree (how much) but always manner (in what way) (8, 14; 4:6; 5:21, 26; 7:46; 11:48; 12:50; 13:25; 14:31; 15:4; 18:22; 21:1)." [Colin G. Kruse, John: An Introduction and Commentary, vol. 4, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2003), 115]. The HCSB note for this verse also explains that "houtos, commonly translated in Jn 3:16 as "so" or "so much," occurs over 200 times in the NT. Almost without exception it is an adverb of manner, not degree (for example, see Mt 1:18). It only means "so much" when modifying an adjective (see Gal 3:3; Rev 16:18). Manner seems primarily in view in Jn 3:16, which explains the HCSB's rendering."
The NLT has also always translated dynamically when it came to, for example, 1 Thessalonians 5.26: "Greet all the brothers and sisters with Christian love*" with a footnote giving the literal rendering, "Greek with a holy kiss." If you've read the Bible for some time, you know that this is fairly common in the NT epistles. In these instances, they've now went with the literal rendering of "a sacred kiss."
James 4:5 has had a bit of history with the NLT, being changed virtually with every new edition. This update is no different:
NLT04: What do you think the Scriptures mean when they say that the spirit God has placed within us is filled with envy?
NLT07: Do you think the Scriptures mean have no meaning when they say that the spirit God has placed within us is filled with envy?
NLT13: Do you think the Scriptures have no meaning? They say that God is passionate that the spirit he has placed within us should be faithful to him.
In multiple places, the word "Christian" has been replaced with "believer, "believing," "fellow believer," etc. I have mixed feelings about this. For the most part, it's purely preference as to whether you prefer "Christian" or "believer." But I do believe 1 John 3.14 took a turn for the worst: "If we love our brothers and sisters who are believers, it proves that we have passed from death to life. But a person who has no love is still dead." The "who are believers" are not needed. Isn't that the "brothers and sisters" are believers already implied? It's not needed . . . at all.
Most of the other changes were for clarification or for more concise wording.
Overall, a good, but very minor, update.
Does it remain gender neutral? (Gen 1:26 does it say "human beings" or "man"?)
This constant tweaking of Bible translations is going to add to an already unhealthy sense of Christians conditioned by the consumer world needing the 'latest thing'. In fact, it's no different from the world!
We passed the point of no return a long time ago when believers collectively recognized specific verses being quoted. The various publishing houses that self-consciously compete with one another over the sales of their translations are in danger of producing quail rather than manna.
At least, if you stick to a modern translation in the Tyndale tradition (NKJV, NRSV, ESV) you've got some degree of similarity and continuity.
Can anyone recommend a good place online to obtain the 2013 edition? I still kind of want it! 🙂
They finally updated the text edition to 2013 on Logos, if you use Bible software.
Tremendous – many thanks! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Remember the KJV went through at least seven (eight if you count the NKJV) modernizations (tweaking) to the place where it is now.
Tyndale has released a 2015 update to the NLT! They have posted a list of changes here: http://newlivingtranslation.com/2015NLTUpdateList.html. From looking at the NT changes, it seems they are being less colloquial. One change I can see is in Luke 2:5. Previous NLTs and the Living Bible have "obviously pregnant"; the NLT 2015 changes this to "expecting a child". Personally I like this as I like the Word to be readable, but not too chatty. The only 2015 NLT I know of is the Kindle edition, which is were I saw the updated date a few months ago.
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Happy Saturday friends. I slept in a little (ahhhh it felt so good)
Today I have some die projects to share with you :)
Heidi used the Chums dies...and made them into book marks! Aren't they adorable??? I love what she does to their eyes (swoooon) A little white pen goes a long way.
Kalyn used Halloweenies dies (along with the Halloweenies stamp set of course. She colors beautifully as well. And I see an arrow pattern stamp from our new Borderlicious stamp set. That border really adds a GREAT touch to this darling card!
I hope your weekend is great!
Thank you for stopping by to see what we are up to :)
Saturday, August 3, 2013
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Labels: Borderlicious, Chubby Chums, Chums dies, Halloweenies, Halloweenies dies
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The little bookmarks are sweet, but I just love the halloween card! It's great. Thanks for sharing some cute ideas with us.ReplyDelete
I love both projects! Gosh, so adorable; I Pinned them both!ReplyDelete
so totally adorable..ReplyDelete
Love both the bookmarks and card. Totally cute.ReplyDelete
SUPER cute bookmarks-- and that Halloween card is adorable! LOVE that chevron stamp-- I think I will be using it LOTS on my projects:) LOVE LOVE LOVE <3ReplyDelete
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If there's a war on Christmas, January 1 must be Tokyo Bay
Obviously (I say obviously, because surely-to-goodness if you've read my blog, you know this), I'm a Christian (at least, I'm doing the best that I can, with God's help). I celebrate God becoming the God-Man Jesus, otherwise known as Christmas; its prequel, Advent; and its sequel, Epiphany.
Like some people, I'm not a big fan of the generic "Happy Holidays" (important note: I do not advocate making everyone else celebrate Christmas with me, but I want people to say "Happy Hanukah" and "Blessed Ramandan" along with Christmas greetings -- in other words, I don't want the faith-filled celebrations that men and women of good cheer enjoy swallowed up by the meaningless, pointless, materialistic, and secular "winter holiday" that, to me, "Happy Holidays" connotes).
At the same time, I am somewhat annoyed by the lambasting that goes on around the whole greetings-war, a.k.a., the "War on Christmas."
It seems that every year people get up in arms about it -- and I have to admit, it has brought "Merry Christmas" back into vogue a bit. At the same time, though, I deplore the fact, noticed by Christianity Today's weblog, that some of Christmas' loudest defenders are the first to turn tail and run after New Year's.
Even Rogersville wasn't immune: our beautiful downtown, which was dressed "to the nines" for this year's Christmas festivities, was de-frocked just in time for 2007.
I think this quote from CT sums it up well:
In the Christian calendar, Christmas continues until Epiphany (January 6). So if you take your decorations down this weekend, are you part of the "war on Christmas"? On a similar note, why have almost all the organizations that made such a big deal about putting Christ back in Christmas already dropped references to Christmas from their website home pages? Was all that really just about the shopping season?FEELING: Like celebrating Christmas 'til January 6
LISTENING TO: Voices from the "cloud of witnesses," the Christians who came before and who, for something like 1,800 years, have observed the Christian calendar
NOTE: See this article to understand the significance of the title of this entry in relation to its subject.