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My harf yarn is done. Whether or not it will become a harf remains to be seen. The skeins relate somewhat but still I have reservations. Some blue spots of roving looked like this:
Just a little bit of blue and even just predrafting makes the colors really diffuse and as it spins it marls and gets muddier. Yay! Muddy!
Other spots looked like this:
And not much can be done unless I really picked apart the roving and re blended bits of it, etc. I did take out the longest stretches of BRIGHT color and saved them for other rainy fiber days. When the section of color is so much longer than the staple length there is not much you can do to tone it down, its just going to be blue blue blue and not earthy at all like the rest of the roving. See:
So, there are some bright spots and lots of earthy spots. One distinctly pumpkiny skein and two dominant in greens and some fun eye popping bits scattered throughout. I found myself only wanting to partially control the colors in this random roving. I didn't want to pick out all the bright spots or do lots of blending. I just wanted to pretty much randomly spin it and have a fairly homogenous yarn with a few exciting, weird color moments. I should have really spun a three ply to tone the colors down a little more and then had a nice round bouncy yarn.
I'm going to knit a gague swatch and see the fabric knitted up before I make any final decisions.


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The Museum of Modern Art brings new focus to Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas's (French, 1834–1917) extraordinary and rarely seen monotypes and their impact on his wider practice. On view March 26 through July 24, 2016, it is the first exhibition in the U.S. in nearly 50 years to examine these radical, innovative works—and MoMA's first monographic exhibition of the artist.
A towering figure in 19th-century art, Degas is best known as a painter and chronicler of the ballet. Yet his work as a printmaker reveals the true extent of his restless creativity, as he mixed techniques with abandon in his studio and shared recipes with colleagues for producing unconventional effects. The monotype process involves drawing in black ink on a metal plate that was then run through a press, typically resulting in a single print. Captivated by the medium's potential, Degas made more than 300 monotypes during two discrete bursts of activity, from the mid-1870s to the mid-1880s, and again during the early 1890s.
Edgar Degas: A Strange New Beauty unfolds chronologically, from Degas's introduction to monotype in the 1870s through his enthusiastic embrace of the medium. The exhibition offers a sense of his immersion, discoveries, experiments, and innovations, and investigates the broader consequences of his engagement with monotype.
Modern Life
For Degas, who was always searching for new means to describe new subjects, monotype proved to be the perfect medium to capture the essential features of modern urban life. The exhibition highlights Degas's views of passersby on city streets, their faces blurred (Heads of a Man and a Woman, c. 1877–80), and bustling street scenes as figures cross paths (On the Street, 1876–77), along with signs of the era's industry and commerce (Factory Smoke, 1877–79), the repetitive and arduous labor of Ironing Women (c. 1877–79), and the costumes of women lingering scandalously solo at cafés (Young Woman in a Café, c. 1877).
Of Degas's urban subjects in monotype, it was the ballet and the café concert that offered the perfect melding of subject and means. In these works, Degas focused on fundamental aspects of the modern experience in an era of expanded entertainment, illumination, and motion. Degas once said that drawing dancers was just "a pretext for rendering movement," a pictorial challenge that monotype gave him the means to address. While Degas's images of the ballet take place on the stage as dancers leap into the air, as seen in Pas battu (c. 1879), they reflect the velocity and tempo of city life.
For late-19th-century urban dwellers experiencing the advent of 24-hour lighting, the city was always illuminated—and always in motion. Degas used the technical possibilities of the monotype to foreground the lighting of the ballet and café concert—gaslight and the new electric light. In works like Dancer Onstage with a Bouquet (c. 1876) or Café Singer (c. 1877–78), footlights transform the performer's body, catching the translucency of tutus or turning faces into masks. In his café scenes, lighting is endlessly refracted in the theater's mirrors and gilded architecture, creating an enchanted spectacle.
Backstage at the Ballet and in the Brothel
Degas used small-scale plates to portray the backstage at the ballet and the interiors of brothels in monotype. The exhibition includes a group of illustrations for The Cardinal Family, a collection of stories about the amorous adventures of two young ballerinas, written by Degas's friend Ludovic Halévy. Much of the action takes place backstage or in the theater's wings, and Degas depicts the flurry and flux of backstage spaces by deploying gestural marks and smudges to suggest hustle and bustle, reflections in mirrors, and kaleidoscopic swirls of legs and arms, and by cropping bodies with the plate's edge to imply motion. Seen together, these monotypes show Degas's ever-active eye shifting from long views to close-ups, focusing on the empty centers of waiting rooms, and pressing close to the dancers as if taking on the vantage point of their male admirers. Although Degas's illustrations were not used for the book's initial publication, they demonstrate that narrative was a springboard for experimentation.
Degas's monotypes depicting prostitutes in brothel interiors are also on view in the exhibition—including several owned by Pablo Picasso—to explore how and why Degas treated this subject in monotype. For Degas, monotype served this subject in key ways: his gestural marks convey a space of flux and financial exchange, and his free brushwork encouraged caricature. The addition of pastel on some monotypes allowed Degas to further describe these scenes. Degas's Two Young Girls and Waiting for the Client (both c. 1877–79) portray women sitting unselfconsciously and inelegantly, apparently unconcerned about prospective clients, who in contrast often appear unsure of themselves, apprehensively looking in from the margins.
Degas's most daring application of monotype is in his depictions of female bathers in intimate settings. In these works, he deploys radical compositional and technical innovation, portraying private acts of washing and grooming and dramatically illuminating bodies and surroundings. Degas contorted these bathers into awkward, unusual, and seemingly impossible poses. Degas's renderings are tactile, rough, and unresolved, with ambiguous contours blurring distinctions between body and environment.
Degas created these images primarily by subtraction—laying down a curtain of ink on the plate, he drew by removal, conjuring an image out of darkness by wiping the ink away with a process that has come to be known as the "dark-field" technique. Broadening his tool kit, he used brushes with dry, hardened bristles to create striated patterns, a hard-pointed implement to incise into the ink, sponges or cloths to dab or smoothly move the ink around, his hands to sculpt his subjects, his thumb and palm prints to impress texture, and his fingernails for contour, all of which can be seen in The Fireside (c. 1880–85), one of Degas's largest monotypes. In focusing on how Degas uses monotype, the exhibition calls attention to the way this medium allows the artist to access and express private moments in a deeply visceral way.
After a hiatus of several years, Degas returned to producing monotypes in 1890. Following an excursion though the Burgundy region of France, Degas sought to capture the experience of the landscape. Using oil paint instead of black printer's ink, he created a series of abstract landscapes—exemplified by MoMA's Forest in the Mountains (c. 1890)—that are among the most radical works of their time. Inspired by experience or imagination, these landscapes allude to the natural world or conjure meteorological effects, while undermining any sense of the earth's solidity and stability.
The use of oil paint in monotype was a key innovation, introducing color as well as an element of unpredictability: the fluid paint ran under the pressure of the press, and Degas experimented with rollers, cloths, fingerprints, and coarse wiping. On top of these washes of color, Degas often added pastel for emphasis—as seen in his 1892 Landscape with Rocks (Paysage avec rochers)—highlighting particular geologic formations or adding in hedges or trees, resolving his indistinct compositions into landscapes that took familiar and more recognizable form.
Degas exhibited a group of these works at a Paris gallery in 1892, where they were enthusiastically received as examples of Symbolism, a trend in art and literature of that time, which rejected the industrialized world and its faith in scientific progress in favor of the fantastic, mystical, and dreamlike.
The exhibition shows how Degas's monotype practice impacted his works in other mediums. Degas's experiments with the essential qualities of monotype—repetition and transformation, mirroring and reversal, tone and tactility—enriched his work in drawing and painting. Understanding that something singular can spark multiple variations and that an image can always be reworked, revised, and recrafted, his approach—especially in his last decades—was characterized by his unceasing pursuit and modification of key subjects across mediums.
Degas traced, inverted, and recombined figures into different arrangements, applying pastel or charcoal on paper, or layering oil paint on canvas to further transform his subjects. The resulting chains of images representing ballerinas and bathers demonstrate how Degas saw iteration as an end in itself rather than a series of steps toward something final or finished. The lessons of monotype also encouraged a new freedom, leading to a more liberated handling of charcoal, pastel, and oil paint and the visible presence of fingerprints. Degas also incorporated many compositional strategies first seen in his dark-field bathers, using his own fingerprints to render figures or their environments and depicting the body in unusual and seemingly impossible positions. The layered washes of the landscape monotypes in particular provoked a productive reliance on tone, resulting in ambiguous and amorphous grounds.
In his monotypes, Degas is at his most modern, capturing the spirit of urban life, depicting the body in daring ways, liberating drawing from tradition, and engaging the possibilities of abstraction. Whether focused on method or theme, Degas's insistent searching resulted in what the poet Stéphane Mallarmé saw as "a strange new beauty." Reflecting a spirit of relentless invention and restless improvisation, a deep curiosity about the behavior of materials, a penetrating eye, an affinity for strategies of repetition and seriality, and an incisive understanding of the history of art, Degas's efforts in monotype not only bridge the fin de siècle, but look forward to developments in the 20th century and beyond.
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Article from the WSJ
MoMA curator Jodi Hauptman and conservator Karl Buchberg explore Degas's monotype process with printmakers Andrew Mockler and Jennifer Marshall of Jungle Press Editions. Degas's rarely seen monotypes will be on view in the exhibition "Edgar Degas: A Strange New Beauty," which opens at MoMA on March 26. Learn more about the exhibition : Film: https://youtu.be/DC8L2O7I0wk
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United States District Court, S.D. Illinois
June 24, 2014
PAULA UNDERHILL, Individually and as Special Administrator of the Estate of Galen Underhill, and SEAN UNDERHILL, Plaintiffs,v.COLEMAN COMPANY, INC., Defendant
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For Paula Underhill, Individually and as Special Administrator of the Estate of Galen Underhill, Sean Underhill, Plaintiffs: Daniel C. Lytle, Gordon R. Broom, HeplerBroom LLC - Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL; Mark N Stageberg, Law Office of Mark N. Stageberg, Minnetonka, MN.
For Coleman Company, Inc., Defendant: Douglas R. Heise, Robert H. Shultz, Jr., Heyl, Royster et al. - Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL; Kenneth R. Lang, Matthew K. Holcomb, Scott R. Schillings, Hinkle Law Firm LLC, Wichita, KS.
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This matter comes before the Court on plaintiffs Paul Underhill and Sean Underhill's (collectively " Plaintiffs" ) Memorandum on Substantially Similar Incidents (Doc. 190). Defendant Coleman Company, Inc. (" Coleman" ) filed its response (Doc. 193) to which Plaintiffs replied (Docs. 199 & 200). On May 22, 2014, the Court heard oral argument on the matter pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 104. For the following reasons, the Court finds the 44 previous incidents are not admissible into evidence in this case.
1. Background
On the night of April 9, 2010, Galen Underhill and his son, Sean Underhill, went camping in a pop-up camper in Alhambra, Illinois. To keep warm they used a Powermate Model 5045 propane radiant heater manufactured by Coleman. During the night, the heater released deadly amounts of carbon monoxide (" CO" ). As a result of their exposure to CO, Galen Underhill died and Sean Underhill suffered serious injury.
The Powermate 5045 heater is a large commercial heater, designed to operate off of a 20-pound or larger propane tank, and intended only for outdoor use. Coleman designed this model of heater in 1994, and the heater at issue in this case was manufactured in 1995. The heater contained a warning identical to that depicted in Figure 1 on the page attached to this Order. On April 9, 2010, and previous occasions, Galen Underhill and/or Sean Underhill used the heater while camping.
On January 10, 2012, Plaintiffs filed their six-count complaint against Coleman in the Circuit Court for the Third Judicial Circuit, Madison County, Illinois. Thereafter, Coleman removed the case to the Southern District of Illinois based on diversity of citizenship pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332.
Initially, Plaintiffs alleged a design defect theory, arguing improper placement of the thermocouple and the absence of an oxygen depletion sensor (" ODS" ) made the heater unreasonably dangerous. Plaintiffs' experts provided support for these theories based on their involvement in previous Coleman heater design defect cases and without inspection of the incident heater. Thereafter, the parties conducted an inspection of the incident heater and discovered that the thermocouple was not placed in accordance with design specifications.
On February 14, 2014, the Court instructed Plaintiffs to indicate the other incidents it intends to introduce into evidence with statements as to the legal basis for the admission of such evidence. Currently before the Court is Plaintiffs' memorandum in response to that Order. Plaintiffs seek to introduce evidence of 44 incidents involving various models of Coleman heaters. A brief description of the various models of Coleman heaters is appropriate. Coleman first produced its Focus model heaters in the late 1980s. The Focus 3, 5 and 10 heaters used 16 ounce propane bottles for fuel. The Focus 15 and 30 heaters were bulk-mount heaters designed to attach to a 20-pound propane
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tank. Starting in 1995, Coleman began production of the Powermate line of heaters. Powermate heater models 5012, 5014, 5017, and 5045 were bulk-mount heaters. The instant incident involved a Coleman Powermate 5045 heater. The Powermate 5045 heater is a commercial heater that operates off of a 20-pound or larger propane tank. It is rated up to 45,000 BTU of heat output. Of these various models, Plaintiffs seek to introduce the following: three Focus 5 incidents, ten Focus 15 incidents, four Focus 30 incidents, three Powermate 5012 incidents, eleven Powermate 5014 incidents, three Powermate 5017 incidents, and ten Powermate 5045 incidents. The Court will turn to consider which, if any, of these incidents are admissible into evidence.
2. Analysis
Other accident evidence " is relevant to show notice to the defendant of the danger, to show existence of the danger, and to show the cause of the accident." Nachtsheim v. Beech Aircraft Corp., 847 F.2d 1261, 1268 (7th Cir. 1988). Prior to admission of other accident evidence, the proponent of the evidence " must show that the other accidents occurred under substantially similar circumstances. " Id. (citing Borden, Inc. v. Florida East Coast Ry. Co., 772 F.2d 750, 754 (11th Cir. 1985) (" 'Whether a reasonable inference may be drawn as to the harmful tendency or capacity of [a product] from prior failures depends upon whether the conditions operating to produce the prior failures were substantially similar to the occurrence in question.'" )). " Substantially similar" does not mean " identical." Dewick v. Maytag Corp., 324 F.Supp.2d 894, 904 (N.D.Ill. 2004) (citing Mihailovich v. Laatsch, 359 F.3d 892, 908 (7th Cir. 2004)). Even if a court finds the incidents are substantially similar, the court may exclude the evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by a danger of one or more of the following: " unfair prejudice, confusing the issues, misleading the jury, undue delay, wasting time, or needlessly presenting cumulative evidence." Fed.R.Evid. 403; Nachtsheim, 847 F.2d at 1268.
The Court notes that other courts have had occasion to consider the introduction of other accident evidence in the context of Coleman heaters. For instance, in Daniel v. Coleman Co., 599 F.3d 1045, 1047 (9th Cir. 2010), two men died from CO poisoning while using a Coleman Powermate 5045 heater in their camper. The plaintiff filed a wrongful death claim alleging (1) Coleman failed to provide adequate warnings, and (2) the heater was " defectively designed because it was more dangerous than a reasonable consumer would expect, and because it lacked alternative design features which would have made the heater more safe." Id. The trial court allowed the jury to hear about five other CO deaths resulting from the use of Powermate 5045 heaters in enclosed spaces; however, the trial court excluded other accidents that involved different Coleman heater models. Id.
On appeal, the plaintiff argued that the trial court erred when it excluded other accident information involving the use of other models of Coleman heaters. Id. at 1048. Specifically, the plaintiff argued the other model accidents were relevant " to prove that Coleman had knowledge or notice that its propane heater posed a carbon monoxide danger." Id. The Ninth Circuit rejected the plaintiff's argument finding that there was no need to produce evidence of other incidents to prove notice or knowledge because the parties had already stipulated that " Coleman is aware of ...
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Margaret this is the picture of all the tea party, the kids loved them and played all day!
Friday, 4 July 2014
Tea party with sandwiches
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I was a little disconcerted by your knitted tea set at first, especially the sandwiches! But as they serve a purpose and the children love them, I think they're inventive and clever. Well done.ReplyDelete
Great to see them all together, I can imagine it's fun to play with!ReplyDelete
thanks Sue it really is delightful and such fun for the childrenReplyDelete
I wish I were a child at that play party!ReplyDelete
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I always do this to you. I always apologize. I still haven't changed. I'm sure every time I go on streaks of not blogging I lose followers.
It's not that I don't have time. I lack motivation most of the time.
I just passed the one month mark of being out of school. It flew by. I have THOROUGHLY enjoyed having NO commitments past 4pm and sleeping by 9pm. I've enjoyed being lazy and catching up on TV shows. I've enjoyed throwing my PJs on by 5pm and cooking dinner. I've enjoyed watching Packers' games on Sunday with no worries of finishing homework or studying. No worries of homework or studying ANY day of the week for that matter. I've been learning skills of human interaction and responses. I have more time to think about my actions.
I continue to car shop with the threat of my car dying any day it seems.
My job is great. As I said in my family's' Christmas letter, the sky is the limit for me. You better believe it!
Got 99% of my Christmas shopping done in Chicago last weekend. Can't wait to be with my family. It's the best time of the year. <3 p="p">
I'm taking a pre-Christmas vacation with my brother this weekend. I wouldn't be surprised if we end up in Africa or something (jk). ;)
Lastly, I'm waiting for this big "snow storm" we're supposed to get. 3>


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Bonjour, mes amis! It's been a while without a single post on the blog. France left me no time for writing, but gave me a lot of inspiration instead. I've taken a lot of pictures during my holiday on Côte d'Azur. I would like to show you some stunning panoramic views of Nice coastline, caught up from 90 meters height. The place that gives you some of the most spectacular views in the world is "Colline du Chateau". On the top of the hill used to be a castle, but nowadays there are just ruins that are making the history, some archeological works are still running. It is worth climbing up the stairs for the great views over the city, over the Mediterranean Sea and also over the port. Up there is a waterfall called "Baie des Anges". I really liked the park located on the top, a peaceful space for families and for tourists as well, with a playground for kids, a sports field and simple, clean places for lying on the grass in shadow, under the trees.
The symbol of the city is "Promenade des Anglais", the central street in Nice. You can rent a bike right in the street and ride it along the beach. I didn't have time for this, but next time when I'll visit Nice I am going to ride one of those blue bicycles. In this season the city is overcrowded, so the "promenade" through the old city was quite short.
I visited Nice for the first time two years ago. By that time I was working as a columnist for the cultural magazine "15 minute" from my country- Moldova. I was responsible for the travel category, so I used to share my holiday experiences with my readers. The articles I wrote are in Romanian language, more impressions about Nice you can find here.
This is the best summer of my entire life. I always believed that "the best thing", no matter what, is about to come in the future. I was so wrong. During the last year I have learnt a very important lesson- to enjoy the things that are happening now, in the present, considering every experience a valuable one. So, the best is happening today.
The last year brought a wind of change in my life. I changed my way of thinking and my life priorities, quitted my job, moved to another country, enrolled in a master program and became a full time student, after a long period of hard working. I did many other little changes, that taken together reframed my whole life. All these "metamorphoses" taught me to appreciate the moment, now and here. Nothing is going to repeat and be the same, although you are a time traveler, as the protagonist of the book I`m reading now, "The time traveler`s wife", by Audrey Niffenegger. I`ll tell you about this great book in another post.
So, you may ask, why is it the best summer? Just because this summer is almost a three-months long holiday, like it used to be in my childhood. I have plenty of time to read, to discover new things, to take care about my thoughts, to clear up my mind and listen to my heart.
I almost forgot, this summer I have the possibility to travel a lot, as I always dreamed. Now I`m in Antibes, a beloved place on Côte d'Azur. I`ve been here several times, but every time I find it different. Still it reveals the same state of freedom and inner calm. Antibes impressed me by its narrow and cosy streets, peaceful shore, people`s colorful lifestyle. This particular journey is a special one, because I spend it together with my mother.
Enjoy your summer, my friends, and be happy day by day!
I spent a great weekend with a big part of my family. In the city the temperature was almost 40 degrees, so we decided to run away from the warmth. The mountains seemed to be the best destination. It took us about 2 hours to get to a peaceful place near Asiago, the most extensive area of high plateau on Alps, situated in the northeastern Italy.
We arrived on midday, so we had a picnic lunch, right on the grass close to the forest. When it came to desert time our picnic transformed into a surprise party. My aunt baked a very special cake for me, my smallest cousin took care about my wishes and lit a birthday candle on the cake and my dearest uncle picked me a lovely bunch of flowers. In that very moment my birthday started on Sunday, on a day earlier than it really is. We had a great time together.
I laid down on the grass, looked at the clear blue sky and asked myself "what else could I wish?", well, I wish just to see us happy, healthy and close to each other. For my mom this day was even more important than it was for me. We didn't celebrate my birthday together for about 6 years, so she was happy to have me close and I was happy to walk arm in arm with her.
Mountains give me a great feeling of release. The atmosphere up there refreshes not only my body, but also my mind and soul. When I get closer to the sun I let myself dream and believe I can fly. I don't need wings for that; I have my thoughts, my ideas, my hopes and my dreams.
This picture I took some weeks ago near the students' campus of the Milan Polytechnic University. On the wall is written "Non c'e futuro senza cultura" which means "There is no future without culture". I find myself through the believers of this assumption.
Have you ever tried to define "the culture"? I've just tried and it was quite difficult for me, because it covers a huge dimension, it is more complex than art, literature, traditions. Culture is about ideas and attitudes. The easiest way to let it become a part of our lives is to be open-minded, to stop judging and to be empathic.
I would like to share with you a part of a street art exhibition I've seen in Rome, last week. Unfortunately, the artist was in a hurry and didn't have the chance to speak to him. I don't even know his name. His works were pun on a fence along the Ara Pacis Augustae Museum from Rome. I suppose he used for this exhibition things that he found on the streets, like a glove, a broken umbrella, a broken plate. There were also some of his paintings. Every piece had a comment; I really liked the artist's sense of humor.
There was also a big old shopping bag on wheels, very popular in Italy, with the comment "Property of the author", near it was a box for donations. I don't usually give money, neither to beggars, nor to street artists. So, I decided to share with him my lunch and put a banana into his violet bag.
The idea is that we can find culture in simple things.
P.S. If you recognize the artist, please tell me his name in a comment. Thank you!
Rome is an amazing place for dreamers. I've spent there just 4 days, but it was enough to enrich my life experience. The city is quite easy to discover, everywhere you turn around you can see the beauties of Rome. Even if you have no maps, no city books or guides, you shouldn't be afraid to get lost. It happened to us on our first evening in Rome, when we went out for a walk and we bumped into the the Trajan's Column having a great night view of the Coliseum. As we sat there on a huge rock, enjoying the sight, the clock struck midnight and I started to sing a "happy birthday" song to my friend. I would like to thank her for this special moment.
The next day started with a traditional Italian breakfast and the big plan of visiting Coliseum. The imposing symbol of Rome impressed me a lot. It was worth staying in a two hours cue, for a one hour walk. At the Coliseum you can take a proper guide, an audio guide or a video guide. The ticket you buy at the Coliseum is valid 2 days and you can visit also Palatine and the Roman Forum. There were some groups of children sightseeing the antique Rome,I belive this is the most efficient way to learn history. I wish my kids will have the opportunity to learn history in this way.
In the evening we experienced Dolce far niente -the traditional Italian mood. We had a delicious gelato in Piazza Navona, a great dinner in Campo di Fiori and a spectacular walk down the Tevere river, with live music in the moon light. There is a little island on the river, between the bridge Garibaldi and the bridge Palatino, called Isola Tiberiana, where people gather to watch movies at an open air cinema.
When you visit Vatican dress appropriately, no shorts or mini skirts are permitted; you should also cover your shoulders. The same rule applies for the Sistine Chapel from the Museum of Vatican.
Our roman weekend was exhausting. We walked a lot, trying to enjoy everything Rome can offer. I'm sure we haven't seen not even a half of the places, still we tried. I would have to tell you a lot about Rome, but let the pictures speak for themselves.
Morcheeba was right, "Rome wasn't built in a day". Enjoy!


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I'm not sure if someone would dare disagree with the fact that actor, Tom Hardy, is a beautiful specimen hand created by God. He's also an excellent actor who has starred in some fantastic films alongside other super talented stars. He's not about to stop now either, he'll be starring in a new star-studded television series called Taboo, coming in 2017. It looks mighty promising and we are super excited to see Hardy showcase his acting chops on the series in the new year. He'll also be starring in the highly anticipated WWII epic Dunkirk, directed by none other than Christopher Nolan. It's not just his acting chops that have us swooning over him. He's a wonderful, beautiful human being. He's got a smile that will melt your heart from miles away and a body that will make you sweat. Here are 15 Times Tom Hardy Made Us Swoon
15. When He Snuggled A Dog
I'll say it every time. A man who loves animals is a damn sexy man in my books. Some men are afraid to show their softer side. They don't want to hurt their macho image, so they balk at the thought of cuddling a cute little animal. Thankfully, Tom is not like that. He's happy to snuggle the fluff out of cute little dogs and he's not afraid to show his soft side. He looks good doing it too. Vanity Fair even has a whole feature about Tom and his love of dogs. Now that's some dedication to fluff and an admirable quality by all. It's absolutely heart warming. Can we join in on the dog cuddling? It'll be a group hug. It might be hard to decide whose cuter though; Tom or the dog? We can't choose!
14. When He Played Mad Max In 'Fury Road'
There's no way you saw Mad Max: Fury Road in theatres and left not feeling supremely pumped. The ladies kicking ass, the entire movie was action packed, and you could literally taste the sand in your mouth. Also, Tom Hardy. He doesn't say much in the movie, and he's actually kind of a side character. Max is more of a vehicle for the kickass ladies in the movie and we're fine with that. We loved him in it. Even though he said few words, he spoke volumes. It was the perfect role for Tom and we're sure you've watched it again and again and found it just as good each time. And yes, secretly, you might have wanted to cage him up like in the photo above. Maybe just for an hour or two. With his consent of course!
13. When He Stole The Show
I'll be honest, I wasn't super impressed with The Revenant. It seemed like a story that could have easily been told not from a white man's perspective, but I digress. Everyone was raving about Leonardo Dicaprio's performance and I mean, there wasn't anything wrong with it – the grunting and growling were all real good – but I didn't find it spectacular in comparison with Hardy's performance. Hardy delivered in a dazzling way. Maybe it was because he had more lines, but I found watching him was more compelling. Again, maybe it's because I just adore looking at his face. The rest of the film was lacklustre, aside from the beautiful scenery, so Hardy was the part that made it interesting for me. His character was the only thing that stood out. Again, probably because he's hella sexy. Again, this is just me.
12. When He Played Twins
Um. TWO Tom Hardy's!? Is someone pranking me!? And they're bad dudes? I love it! I'm totally in! Once again, Hardy delivered a great performance, but I wasn't paying attention to much of the movie. It dragged on and I was too fixated on his face(s) to bother with anything else. I was absolutely convinced by his portrayal of the two different brothers, he really did do a fantastic job. It's a shame the film was so badly paced. They definitely picked the right actor for the job, though. He really goes for it. Ronnie is the unpleasant one and I was still fawning over him. They probably could have done a bit more with the makeup, though I know nothing about the real Kray twins to really decide what the best move would have been.
11. When He Played Bane
Listen Batman, there's a new guy in town and you've been voted off the island. Bane for president! How can you not root for him? First off, he's Tom Hardy. Second, look at that body. He could pick you up like you were a toothpick and carry you off to a romantic hotel room. Third, how can you not feel bad for him? Even just a little bit! Batman is kind of a whiny baby, at least in my books. Get over yourself, dude. Maybe if you had a bit more empathy you wouldn't be having all the problems you have. Geez. Oh and fourth? That sexy voice. Is that a voicebox or something? Who cares, I like it! It's kind of sensual. Sorry Batman, I'm rooting for the bad guy this time. Because he's Tom Hardy.
10. When He Carried A Whole Movie Solo
If you have not yet seen this magnificent film, you must do so now. It's called Locke and it should still be on Netflix. It's the beautiful Tom Hardy in an SUV (I think) driving on the freeway. He gets a phone call (don't worry it's handsfree) and the whole film is him dealing with phone calls on the road. It's much more interesting that how I just described it, it's absolutely fantastic and you should go watch it immediately. It's the perfect movie to watch on a chilly day or evening with some take-out. We all know he's an excellent actor and this film really showcases his talents. It's literally just him driving. It's one big ball of anxiety building up. It's a beautifully crafted film you never know you'd be interested in. 10/10 recommended.
9. When He Played In The Greatest Mini Series Of All Time
I'm starting to think this is a list of my top favorite film and tv series; Tom Hardy just happens to be in all of them. Nope, he just happens to be an amazing actor! I had actually forgotten he appeared in Band of Brothers! (Yes, it is the greatest mini series of all time and space.) He plays Janovec, who appears in just two episodes. The most memorable being, Why We Fight, where the company find a concentration camp that's been abandoned. It's an extremely difficult episode to watch and it has stuck with me ever since I've watched it. Even just to spot him in these two episodes, it's worth watching the whole series over again. It's masterfully done, no wonder this was one of his first roles.
8. When He Started Out In Black Hawk Down *Swoon*
His first movie role ever! What a lil' cutie! His role isn't huge but it was his first big screen role. It was in a big action war-drama too, so that's pretty impressive, but not surprising after having done Band of Brothers. I remember seeing Black Hawk Down in theatres and I cannot for the life of me remember Tom Hardy in this film. I do remember, however, loving the shit out of it. After the movie, I did a drop and roll in the movie theatre alcove, like I was under fire; like a lunatic! Not remembering him means that I really have to re-watch it just to see his beautiful face again. That smile though, it's just so disarming. Who needs guns and ammo? That thing is basically a freaking weapon. I surrender!
7. When He Infiltrated Our Dreams
Please, can we just have a moment. This movie. I can't. Inception blew my mind. I literally remember nothing about this movie. NOTHING. Except, that Tom Hardy and other famous actors were in it. Also, I remember that it was about dreams and going into dreams and into dreams and into dreams and into dreams and into dreams….Ah! Was there even a plot to this movie? Because I don't remember. Who cares, look at that face. It's so damn handsome. It's as if it was carved by ancient Gods. It's literally perfect. You know when you look at a light that's too bright, so you have to look away? That's Tom Hardy's face. I have to look away because I can't handle how beautiful it is. Heavy sigh. Get out of my head.
6. When He Played The Sexiest Star Trek Villain Ever
Tom Hardy plays a good villain. He's just so sexy as a bad guy. In Star Trek: Nemesis, there's also something about the chemistry between Shinzon (Tom Hardy's character) and Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart). It's pretty great. And look, it's not the best Star Trek movie, but I do quite enjoy seeing Hardy in the Star Trek world. Especially as the literal nemesis. I also like him in that sexy (leather? latex? spandex?) black suit. Clearly ready for action! And the bald head? It suits him. We can't say no to Hardy when he has a nice beard and scruffiness, but this goes to show that he's not only versatile in his acting, but in his looks too. What a guy! He can do anything. Skinny, buff, scruffy or bald. All perfect.
5. Comedy, Drama, He Can Literally Do It All
Tom Hardy usually plays in serious dramas. Mostly movies that find themselves winning awards in some way or another. He plays alongside actors who are well known and who may have won awards themselves. So it was refreshing to see him in This Means War, which was a super cute romantic comedy where he starred alongside Reese Witherspoon and Chris Pine. How can you not love a movie where he vies for the affection of America's sweetheart with handsome buddy, Chris Pine? It's not an Oscar winner, obviously, but it's a lighthearted movie that gives us a lot of great scenes with an adorable Hardy. And of course, we love Witherspoon. She's always wonderful. After all the heavy stuff we've watched with Tom Hardy, it's okay to take a break and laugh a little.
4. When His Face Through The Years Remained As Beautiful As Ever
Clearly he has stayed looking just as beautiful. In fact, it seems as though he's gotten more handsome. Can this be my new screen saver? He looks like he's aging like a fine wine, which is something we don't often say about men. Women are the ones who tend to age well. But gosh darn, look at that face. He's dropped the baby face and has developed a truly rugged exterior. I'll also give an A+ to his current hairstyle. I do appreciate the development of the facial hair. 2007 was clearly a mistake though. I like the fuller beard. It's sexy AF. It looks so manly. I want to put my face all over his face, don't you? And he has got the cutest freaking ears I've ever seen in my life – just look at his 2012 picture! Perfect specimen.
3. When He Brought His Dog To An After Party
His dog is clearly his BFF and I appreciate this so much. I wish I could bring my dog everywhere I went! I am annoyed at the fact that I can't bring my dog grocery shopping with me. She knows what she likes, ya'll. The dog pictured is actually a rescue named Woodstock. In 2015, Tom began a campaign with PETA to promote animal adoption. What a stand up guy! But really, a celebrity that brings his rescue dog to an after party? This takes the cake. Can we adopt Tom Hardy? Because that's just adorable. I'll bet the dog is the life of the party – talk about a way to pick up the ladies. I always feel so guilty leaving my dogs to go to events or dinners. This is clearly the only solution. Thanks Tom! I'll start doing this too! *starts getting uninvited to everything*
2. When We Saw His Selfies
If this really is an old MySpace photo… I'm dead. Look at that outfit. And the hand down the boxers move. This is so old school! Classic early Internet selfie. And he is somehow pulling it off! He looks GOOD. The orange and green looks great together, Tom. Real color matching skills. We'll give you an applause for you there. And look at the Nike wrist cuff thing – so retro! I'm having total flashbacks. Also look how he's got his shirt on, pulled back over his neck. This entire pose must have really taken some planning. (And probably a few shots to get the perfect angle.) Overall, nice job Tom. Nice job indeed. You could probably teach us a few things or two when it comes to how to hold a camera.
1. When He Did This
SWOON. This wink gets me every time. It's deadly. I feel like he's actually winking at me through the screen. He is, isn't he? I KNEW IT. Good lord, it's actually the perfect wink. Because it's happening on Tom Hardy's face. Look at that angel of a face. That perfect nose, those cute ears, those beautiful eyes winking at you. You're in a dream and all your fantasies are coming true. You're interviewing Tom Hardy about some film he's been working on, it's been a few minutes and he goes silent and winks at you. You look around to see if he's winking at someone else. Maybe the camera man? No. It's you he's winking at! It's really you! You wink back. Let's do this.


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Dice is URGENT (Kelly is safe with confirmed rescue)
Well, hello there! My name is Dice. I'm sure I got my name because I'm black and white, but I think it's a cute name. I've had it for a long time, all of my 8 years. I was living with my kitty friends, all 4 of us, happily in our home. Sadly, our family had to move to a place that didn't allow pets, and we all had to come to the shelter. I am a handsome black tuxedo and I'm a little scared here. You really can't fault me, it's a noisy, crazy place! When you first stop by my cage I may be hiding, but stop and pet me, and I will open up and start to lean into head rubs and scratches. Keep petting me and I'll relax even more and start to roll over on my side. Then, I start purring, and making happy paws, then I'll get up and come to you and rub against you. Then, I'll check out my neighbor cats because I miss my sisters. I really just need a chance to get out of the shelter and into a loving home. I'm a great middle-aged boy, already neutered and ready to go home with you! Please stop by and give me a chance at a real forever home!
Dice is part of ACCT's Kneady Cats program. He is paired with a volunteer who is dedicated to helping him find a foster or adoptive home and who spends time with him to help him stay happy and stress-free while living in the shelter. Interested in meeting Dice? Email his volunteer at greytful26 @ yahoo.com or stop by the shelter at 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140.


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Johor Jaya Toastmasters Club held its 2012 International Speech and Table Topics Contests yesterday at the meeting venue in Taman Molek, Johor Bahru. I was the contest chair and it was my first time.
I pretty much read the script the whole time and since the script is written in full, my job is made so much easier. There was a little glitch during the timing signal demonstration when the lamp signal was not functioning but we managed to solve it calmly and proceeded.
The funniest part was when I realized that I forgot to jot down contestants' speech title right in the middle of saying "Our first contestant is.." and abruptly stopped and apologized, followed by asking the contestants to write down their speech title in helter skelter. The call should be "Our first contestant is Andrew Tan. His speech title is Dreams Can Come True. Dreams Can Come True. Andrew Tan."
We have three contestants in the International Speech Contest. Tey Bin Yuen's speech title was Living Your Passion and Nikki's is How To Get Rid of Bad Romance. All three speakers also competed in the Table Topics contest.
Tey Bin Yuen won both contests! 🙂 Congratulations, Tey.
*Visit my club's page on Facebook: Johor Jaya Toastmaster Club.


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Ian has been assembling the new deck over the last few days. It's gone up remarkably rapidly, but is now at the most awkward stage - requiring gymnastics to get to the garden (I promise we'll lay some boards over the top before you arrive Dad!).
William, being a lot more agile than us is enjoying the construction phase immensely
Monday, 16 August 2010
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...mostly a sounding board. "I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood."Audre Lorde.
24 September 2007
Contemporary Marie Antoinettes.
8 comments:
- barkfoot said...
I only buy what I need to eat, I never throw any food away. Responsibility is with the individual. Perhaps we all need to spend a week surviving on what we can forage, this would bring us an appreciation as to how lucky we are.
- 24/9/07 18:08
- Vinod_Sharma said...
Greedy corporations have the shining example of Bill Gates who is giving away almost all that he has made to charity.
Politicians and policy makers should find it easy to give since nothing really belongs to them. But, paradoxically, they find it very hard while millions continue to sleep hungry...
- 25/9/07 11:33
- Georg said...
Bonjour Anrosh,
Famine is as old as humanity. Countless species disappear from our planet through lack of food and nobody cares.
As to us human beings, I fear this is just the beginning. In 20 or 30 years from now we'll be nearly ten billion crawling on the surface of Mother Earth. And at that time, good will or bad won't changes the outcome as to food supply.
- 30/9/07 08:33
- Susan said...
Dear Amrosh - Yes, many are deaf and a whole lot of other unbecoming adjectives. What to do about it? Those who care can only take up little pieces of the cause, it is so overwhelming and horrifying. One person cannot change the world, but one can do his/her part. Are you familiar with Hillel?
- 1/10/07 11:56
- Anrosh said...
barkfoot, point well taken.
Vinod_sharma, Talking about marketing styles, microsoft is the icing on the cake. They first raked in and now they give. Of course - I agree corporations are not meant to do charity. Well, we can discuss this endlessly.
Bonjour Georg, We will be crawling with more food - thanks to technology, but just like polyster replaced cotton, food will be replaced by ??
Susan, Thank You for introducing me to Hillel.
Thank You all for your comments. It is always good to hear a different angle and learn anew.
- 1/10/07 20:15
- designflute said...
we are like real bad incarnation of Gandhiji's 3 monkeys- see-hear-speak no bad things.
sh...sh hungry people are no eyecandy!
you must be knowing that in India how large land holdings (abolished not long back) are back via corporate farming!
- 6/10/07 17:13
- Georg said...
Bonjour Anrosh,
Thanks for answering me. As you said, polyester replaces cotton. I don't know how you feel about it but I dislike polyester wholeheartedly. Too hot in Summer and too cold in Winter!
Naturally, I don't know either by what means food will be replaced in the future. But my bet is probably by patriotism and religion.
Let's talk about this again in ten years, Anrosh.
- 8/10/07 07:04
- Anrosh said...
designflute - That's news.
Georg - 10 years it is.
- 21/10/07 11:40
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Friday, April 17, 2009
#253-365 Recessionary Economics
I have always walked past these canal estates and wondered at the size of the boats moored in them. Some of these boats are massive and I don't doubt would run into the Million Dollar price range, not all of them mind you some of the cheaper ones couldn't have cost more than a quarter mill.
Now look, the canal is nearly empty, you just gotta feel so sorry for those poor hard done by millionaires, having to dispose of their little toys, it must be heartbreaking being stuck in your 2 to 5 million dollar mansion with nothing to greet you at the end of your pontoon except the fact that your fellow millionaire neighbors are doing it just as tough.
I thought that the flag (front right) that says "For Sale" was the remnant of one poor millionaire who had only recently had to dispose of his Big Boys Toy. I was wrong however, when I got to the front of the property the whole place was up for sale, so I guess that there are a few that have really been hit bad by the current condition.
If you, like me feel anguish at the plight of the rich in these straightened times, just send your donations to "Ron" care of Danudin's Benevolent Slush Fund and Fun Ride, at Elements Village. If enough of your respond maybe I can help one of them out by buying his pad and if even more fall for it, then maybe I can get me one of those returned boats that must be forming a glut on the market and I will get one for a ridiculously low price like one point five mill or something.
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- Lorri said...
Fun take on the theme, Ron! The clarity and color in your shot are amazing. Even without a million dollar boat at the dock, it shouldn't be too hard to enjoy that view.
- April 17, 2009 at 9:52 PM
- Sunny said...
Lovely shot. Sad subject. Funny take on it.
(I see there's still ONE big boat out there--must be the bankruptcy lawyer for the other guys!)
Uh, sorry, can't help on the slushy "Save a Millionaire-Make a Millionaire" fund. Unless my two cents worth is a help!
(Thanks for the laugh!)
- April 17, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Also, I have a piece of the Great Wall I'm willing to part with at a reasonable price ... Ron will handle the transactions!
Love the reflections on that calm water!
- April 18, 2009 at 1:06 AM
- Chesney said...
My check's in the mail, Ron! :) Even though it is empty, it sure makes for a stunning picture! Those reflections and details are wonderful!
- April 18, 2009 at 2:55 AM
- barbs said...
Ok Ron, I know you just need one of these places. If I send a donation do I get a room in the house for me?? I like this picture and the story is great for the theme. i wouldn't have thought of it.
- April 18, 2009 at 7:13 AM
- lijola said...
It is still a beautiful view. The colors in your photos are terrific. Oh, do you take credit cards?
- April 18, 2009 at 7:47 AM
- Sherrie said...
Hi Ron,
Great take on the theme, but I can't feel sorry for them at all. I'm one of the little guys paying out tax money for their bail out here in America. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great evening!
P.S. Beautiful view!!
- April 18, 2009 at 9:33 AM
Not sure which I like more - the well-shot scenic photo, or your commentary!
To help those poor millionaires, I'd be willing to take a boat off their hands at no charge - you know, save them the cost of docking at the marina!
- April 18, 2009 at 10:30 AM
The photo is great. Good sharp colors, Nice layout of these homes and docks. The sky and reflections are perfect. I feel for these folks because if they are in trouble, where does that leave us, the little guy? But my feelings do not reach down as far as my pocketbook in order to take you up into the higher tax bracket! lol
- April 18, 2009 at 12:02 PM
I hope you've engaged Tammy as your buyers agent so she gets a cut on the commission of the sale. I question the hypothisis of recessionary economics though - are you sure that after seeing you frequently stroll by, undoubtedly swilling your Wild Turkey straight from the bottle, that perhaps they didn't just say "there goes the neighborhood" as they decided it was time to pick up an leave? It is a lovely shot though and I can see why you like to stroll along dreaming "what if..."
- April 18, 2009 at 12:45 PM
- Nan said...
Wishing you luck on your "Save the Millionaires" fund! I wouldn't want to be party to helping put you into a higher tax bracket, though :-)
- April 18, 2009 at 9:26 PM
- Brita said...
Great shot and great take on the theme.
- April 19, 2009 at 4:46 AM
- mljrbg said...
Beautiful photograph and funny commentary but it is really is sad.
- April 19, 2009 at 7:21 AM
- Kathy said...
LMAO, you're too funny! Great plan though! How's that working for ya? Are the donations coming in strong and steady? lol I'll see what I can dig up for those poor #@$@$&s! lol
- April 19, 2009 at 10:37 AM
From the look of the low water line in the canal, I can't help but understand why they'd want to get their yachts out of there. Perhaps they cruised to deeper water. Funny commentary.
- April 19, 2009 at 2:29 PM
- DART said...
What a pretty spot! I'd sell the house and find a way to keep the boat...one could always live on a boat that was the right size! Are these their regular homes or their summer (winter) homes?
- April 20, 2009 at 2:23 AM
- Vita Stunder said...
Great shot!
I love those reflections
- April 20, 2009 at 3:06 AM
Great shot Ron...love those beautiful reflections and blue sky. I think it is sad, everyone works hard in their own way, although some much harder than others.
- April 20, 2009 at 10:19 AM
- Clara said...
We don't have to worry about our millionaires in the USA, the government takes care of them.
- April 21, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Nice shot and commentary. The water looks dead still and provides great reflections.
- April 23, 2009 at 11:36 AM


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Sorry I have been such a bad blogger this week. I am back to my regular work routine and my mind has been quite preoccupied as of late. I've been spending a lot of my free time with my fabulous new friend M, who I've technically sort of known since 2005, but really only "met" and became friends with 2 weeks ago. I've been thinking about her and her situation a lot recently, and I'm pretty sure she'd be okay with me mentioning her on my blog here because she's a very honest and transparent person. This is going to be a fairly long yet honest and personal post; it may not even be that interesting to many of you, and that's okay. I included some pictures to make it more interesting.
M is married to R, who is a friend of mine from university. I also happened to have dated R for about 4 months my junior year of college. M went to the same university, so there were occasional awkward, "oh man we're totally hanging out in front of your ex-girlfriend/future wife" moments, but M is a cool enough person to not think that I'm a jerk or whatever. Because she's awesome.
M and R got married in November of 2008 and had a rough first year of marriage that resulted in R leaving to move back to Jackson in August of 2009. M is out here in Jackson for a month to reevaluate her relationship with R; they're trying to see if they can make it work, or if it's just a lost cause. I want what's best for them both, of course, and what will make them happy. That said, I feel strongly that if they can make it through this, and learn to love each other again, and learn to be with one another, that they will look back at this time and think "wow, that was a shitty, shitty time, but look how far we've come!" I want them to stay together because they are both close to my heart and I know they do love one another.
I've been able to talk a lot with M but not at all with R, since we sort of stopped being friends not too long after we dated, which is also sort of shitty because he is a very decent guy. I haven't always given him a lot of credit, and he's not always deserved a lot of credit, but all in all, he is a good human being and I want what's best for him.
So this is what has been on my mind recently. I've been praying for them and trying to send good thoughts their way. One quote that came to mind recently was that of Rainer Maria Rilke, who said "A person isn't who they are during the last conversation you had with them - they're who they've been throughout your whole relationship," (emphasis added). That said, I know that R. was still in love with M when we were dating, and I know he fought for her after we broke up and he realized how much he cared about her. I know he loved her when he married her, and I still believe that he loves her. It can be hard to trust someone who just packs up and leaves, however, no matter what their reasons, or if they thought they had no other way out.
It has been very interesting and illuminating to spend time with M and to think about my past friendship with R. It brought me back to college, and being 21 years old, which really wasn't all that long ago. I do feel like I have changed quite a lot since then, in mostly good ways. I went back last night and read through my old livejournal, looking over entries I wrote at that time, and trying to get back into that frame of mind. I realize that the above Rilke quote holds true for me as well - I may have changed in some ways, but all in all, I am the same girl. I wrote a lot more when I was 21; mainly poetry. I haven't felt that urge the past few years, excluding a song I am currently working on that's been bouncing around in my brain. I picked up my guitar for the first real time in years last week, and maybe that song will actually flesh itself out soon.
At 21 I had broken up with a boyfriend of almost 2 and a half years just 6 months before; he had been sort of an ass, and I was happy to be rid of him. You can ask me why I stayed with him that long, and my only real excuse is that I was weak. It took me a long time to learn to trust men, and it's something I still have to work on at times. At 21 I had just changed my major to social work, and I was usually found out with friends instead of at home, studying.
Some friends from my birthday weekend in Michigan. Taken by Monica
Here is something that I wrote just after my 21st birthday weekend with friends in Michigan:
We left a graveyard of bones on the beach that day.
Blasted bottle rockets, red sticks jutting out of sand.
Brightly colored paper littered with warning–
we saw them as fallen comrades, brothers in arms,
dazzling in their short-lived glory.
The wind was so fast and it battered at the lighters
held within soft blazers as we huddled out the cold.
A spark and it was running towards the powder
a spark and we were running towards the water
a spark and we counted onetwothree and flung it upwards
to heaven.
The fire was burning and we watched the embers jump to blankets.
We held bottles and held each other up,
falling in the sand under dizzying lightness and cold and euphoria.
And to the darkness we fled, clothes pealing, voices reeling, conscience fleeting.
Hold me up under the weight of it all.
I could be 21 for the rest of my life,
laying in the sand and watching stars stroke the galaxy,
breathing only when necessary.
Bottle Rocket picture taken by a friend that same night - wish I could remember who. Blake? Maybe?
Life doesn't get easier, but it can get better. 21 was a definite growing year for me; it was the year I dated R, the year I changed majors, the year I moved to Wyoming for a summer, the year I decided to grow up (yes, for me it had to be an intentional choice). I started to learn how to pay bills, how to cook, and who to spend time with; I learned to make friends in a town where I only knew 2 other people (both who I spend only a fraction of my time with) and I washed my clothes in our kitchen sink and hung them to dry because I was too cheap/poor/lazy to go to the laundromat. My 21st summer was the summer I met Bryan, and we started to date and got engaged not too long after that. My 21st year was one of the most fundamentally pivotal years in my life.
The horses behind my old apartment.
That was 4 and a half years ago. In some ways, everything feels different. In other ways, we're fighting the same battles we did then, just with higher stakes.
"A person isn't who they are during the last conversation you had with them - they're who they've been throughout your whole relationship," - Rilke.
How much do we really change, and how much do we just adjust? On June 14, 2001, when I was 16 years old, I wrote this:
"When I grow up and get married, I'm going to go camping with my husband, lay outside at night, dance around the fire, sing songs and play guitar around the campfire, look at the stars, sleep, be close outside at night alone and alive. and it will be perfect."On Sunday I am going on my first backpacking trip with my husband and some friends. I love hiking and I love camping, but I've never actually hiked with all my gear on my back and set up camp. We'll be gone for 3 days and 2 nights. I won't bring my guitar, because 50 lbs of gear on my back is enough, thanks. But other than that, I'm very very similar to the girl I was 9 years ago. Maybe a little wiser, but there are more similarities than there are differences.
Camping one of the last weeks of junior year, 2001
I know M and R have changed, but at their core they are the same people that fell in love in high school and fell back in love at the end of college. I strongly believe that they will fall back in love if they let themselves; some things, including religious beliefs and lifestyles, may have changed, but the soul/spirit/nature of a person doesn't change all that much. I hope and pray they will recognize that soul/spirit/nature in one another again; I do not think their story is finished.


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- said...
Blogging Shelter from the Storm
It's Friday, which means it's Katrina telethon day. For those who haven't given yet , now is the perfect time to break out those credit cards.
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You could by to check it out, when you get the time. They have good stuff!!
- Sar said...
Damn spam! And they didn't even bother to update the day in their text. Morons.
My Bush supporting father-in-law actually emailed this picture to us too! That's pretty telling in my mind.
- Doug said...
That is so wrong and so right and really funny.
- Mike V. said...
ha, I thought that was real for a second.
and that's scary in and of itself..
- araider said...
that's a nice striper. didn't know they had those in the big easy.
Now I want go fishing there
- tlm said...
Too funny!
- weirsdo said...
Thanks for the birthday wishes. I hope the toxins in that fish are lethal.
- Tom Harper said...
Yeah, a little mercury poisoning for those 2 assholes would be poetic.


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The National Convention on the European Union in the Republic of Macedonia (NCEU) is a two-year, $222,280 activity funded jointly by USAID and the Slovakian foreign assistance agency SlovakAid. The implementing partner is the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA), which will provide technical assistance in partnership with a local organization, the European Movement in Republic of Macedonia.
The $700,000 Factoring Project is a new, three-year activity aimed at accelerating the growth of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by increasing their use of factoring, a financial transaction in which a business sells a credit-worthy accounts receivable (usually an invoice) at a discount--generally equal to the interest plus service fees--to a financial services firm.
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So, I'm a little late posting this one. Sorry about that. Quick TL;DR: whichever of the six or seven novel openings I post racks up the most comments will be written in full on this here web log here. Of Hidden Shadows is a high fantasy epic. In Times of Cold Rain is noir crime-lit. Women, Weed and Weather is so-called "literary" fiction. Lyon's Den is a genre mash-up between chick lit and detective story. Weaponslayer: Forged is my offering to the YA gods.
Forged: Book I of the Weaponslayer Trilogy
The Rainman crept through the flickering shadows, gesturing for her to sit with his long, twisted fingers. As he passed by the broken light, she could see that he walked with his arms and legs forming almost a straight line, as if he were sneaking along girders and steel rope even in his own living room.
'I am,' he stuttered, 'very pleased to make your acquaintance. I am Rejil, Rainmaster of Holshard Waterworks.'
She slunk back into the plush softness of the spherical chair. 'My name is Sarah. I was chased out of the Upper Tier, something was after me, I got lost up here.'
Rejil nodded grimly in the dark, his violet eyes sparkling in the fragments of candlelight that danced in the wind. 'I have seen you, Sarah. You are not like the others.'
She shrugged and sat up on one elbow, watching the Rainman perch in a sling. 'I'm younger.'
'What was it that chased you?'
A boy, she almost answered. The Rainmaster wouldn't understand. Something about Azrel was wrong. His damned amber eyes. She felt like an insect trapped in sap whenever she saw him. But he had not dared pass the smog line, and she was alone again. Well, alone with a rather strange old man watching protectively over her.
'Can I get you something to eat?' He finally said after she declined to answer his question.
She nodded. She had not eaten in hours, and she could feel her quickening metabolism burning calories at an alarming rate to compensate for being so high above the Tiers.
'How long was I out there?' she asked when he returned with a steaming broth and a slice of bread. She sopped up some of the broth and bit into the bread. She smiled, the soup had been made with Pure water.
The Rainmaster slung himself around the room, hanging on lines stretching across the ceiling of the cottage. He seemed to be looking for something, his long limbs flaying about, tossing books and stacks of paper with his hands and his prehensile toes. 'Not a long while,' he said as an afterthought, absentmindedly picking up a worn looking volume and flipping through it. 'You should be fine.'
She could feel how chapped her lips were, and the tips of her fingers felt as if they were covered in rust. She ran her hand through her hair and shivered to feel the frozen strands. 'Thank you for taking me in,' she said.
Rejil nodded sagely. 'I found it,' he said, holding up a shimmering red leather quarto. The pages seemed thin, even from across the room. She could hear the wind whistle through it as the Rainmaster flapped it in his hand as he made his way back across the room to her.
She took it from him and wiped the back of her hand across the jacket, scattering dust in the air. She gasped when she saw the title. 'Songs in Silence,' she whispered. 'This was my mother's favorite book. She read from it to me every night until I was Gathered.'
The Rainmaster sat patiently in front of her, not even nodding as she spoke.
'How did you get this? When I Returned, after being Forged, I searched all of the libraries and bookstores for this. Everyone said it didn't exist!' she opened to the first page, reading the words aloud.
'Your father was a great friend to We Who Live Above the Clouds, we saw him often in his journeys.'
She stared at the ancient Rainmaster, her jaw open and bubbling with a dozen unasked questions.
'You did not know your father,' Rejil acknowledged, 'but he knew very much indeed about you. He was proud when you were Gathered, and he mourned your mother for years when the Infection took her.'
'She was Infected?' Sarah mumbled, her head dropping back to the pages of the book. 'They never told me.'
'We knew, and some of us were able to recover some of her things for him. And for you, though only he was confident that you would make your way here.'
'Where is this place?' she asked, the green glow of the cottage suddenly assaulting her with its strangeness. Even the sky outside the windows was lighter and falling away from her, as if gravity was tugging on the very color of the air.
'We are far above the clouds, dear child, we are in the Fourth Tier,' the Rainman said, taking her hand in his own and caressing her forehead. 'You ran very far, and came very high.'
'Where is my father? Is he here?' she pushed the strange old man away from her, standing despite the rattling in her knees.
'We have not seen Davyd in a very long time. He left for far Rindaven nearly two dozen moons ago. He has never returned.'
Less than two years, if she was as high up as she thought. The journey to RIndaven would take at least a year if he were going by any of the traditional routes. 'Rejil,' she barked, making a mental inventory of what she had brought with her on her Watch before Azrel had interrupted her. 'Did my father know how to Cloudtravel?' The Rainmaster choked on his sip of broth.
'Where did you hear of that?' he demanded.
'It doesn't matter, all right,' Sarah protested, 'I just need to know.'
'No, he did not.'
Maybe the foolish boy who threatened her might have some use after all. That is, if he really can Cloudtravel, she thought. They could make it there only a few months or even weeks after her father. Maybe she could stop looking for answers in the smelly old books of the Upper Works religious catalogs. It was like Rejil had said, she really was different. And her father might be exactly the person to tell her why.


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(1) provides the only means and opportunity to capture or acquire data from a medical device for aiding directly in diagnosis or treatment of a patient; or
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Software that fits part (1) of this definition would be picture archiving and communication system (PACS) and other types of software that have traditionally been licensed since they are adjuncts or accessories to medical devices.
The FAQ further clarifies that software used for remote patient monitoring (e.g. monitors used at home in a homecare situation), and software that controls or is embedded into a medical device are also medical devices.
These examples are covered under part 1 of the new definition. At this time, we are not aware of any product that meets part 2 of the definition (replaces a diagnostic or treatment decision made by a physician). It is expected that part 2 may come into play in the future when expert systems that replace a physician's judgement become available and are permitted to be deployed in the health system.
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Hightap, a winner of consecutive graded stakes for Steve Asmussen, will take on seven 3-year-old filly rivals in the $300,000 Coaching Club American Oaks (gr. I) July 25 at Belmont Park.
The only multiple graded stakes winner in the field, Hightap's biggest threat may come from Livin Lovin, last year's Tempted Stakes (gr. III) winner who bypassed a pair of stakes at Delaware Park last weekend in favor of the 10-furlong Coaching Club. The other graded stakes winner in the field is Don't Forget Gil, who scored in the Florida Oaks (gr. III) earlier this year.
Owned by Winchell Thoroughbreds and Gainesway Thoroughbreds, Hightap enters off wins in the one-mile Dogwood (gr. III) May 30 at Churchill Downs and 1 1/16-mile Iowa Oaks (gr. III) June 26 at Prairie Meadows. The daughter of Tapit —Don'tellmichelle, by Regal Classic, has won four of six lifetime starts and her only off-the-board finish came March 15 in the Honeybee (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park.
"Other than the race at Hot Springs, where she bruised her foot, her last four starts for us have been perfect," said Asmussen's assistant Scott Blasi. "She broke her maiden and won an allowance at the Fair Grounds, then had that off race, but her last two races have been great. She's training beautifully and she's moving in the right direction."
Bred in Kentucky by Springland Farm, Hightap has been working up to the race at Saratoga, where she has drilled twice since July 13. Shaun Bridgmohan has ridden the gray/roan filly in every one of her starts thus far, but he is injured so Edgar Prado will get the mount. They will break from post 7.
Puglisi Racing and Woodfield Racing's Livin Lovin was entered in both the Delaware Oaks (gr. II) and Delaware Handicap (gr. II) last weekend, but scratched out of both. The Birdstone filly has made only one start this season for Steve Klesaris, that coming in the June 6 Acorn (gr. I) at Belmont when finishing fourth. The bay won two of four starts as a juvenile, including a 4 1/4-length romp in the one-mile Tempted at Aqueduct. Ramon Dominguez will have the call once again and they will break from the rail.
Alan Brodsky's Don't Forget Gil has already gone to the post five times this season, with the March 14 Florida Oaks her only score. After shipping up north for Mark Hennig she finished runner-up in the April 11 Comely (gr. II) at Aqueduct, but last out was beaten more than 31 lengths in the Black-Eyed Susan (gr. II) at Pimlico. The Kafwain filly broke her maiden at Belmont last October in her only start over the racetrack.
Finishing third in the Black-Eyed Susan was Edward Evans' Casanova Move. The daughter of Langfuhr has shown the ability to hang around in her 11 lifetime starts, but has won just once while finishing second or third seven times, four of them in graded stakes company. Last out, she was third in the Acorn.
Also in the mix is Arnold Zetcher's Wynning Ride, who was runner-up in the Hollywood Starter Stakes (gr. I) as a 2-year-old. In two starts this year the lightly-raced filly was second in an allowance race at Hollywood and fourth in the June 7 Woodbine Oaks. This will be her first start on natural dirt. Kent Desormeaux rides for Bob Baffert.
"She didn't run like we expected in Woodbine," said Baffert. "But it was such a long trip, and since she's been back in New York she's been training great. It's a grade 1, $300,000, and I think she's up to it."
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$300,000 Coaching Club American Oaks (gr. I, Race 9, 5:17 p.m.), 3YO Fillies, 1 1/4 Miles (Dirt)
PP. Horse, Jockey, Weight, Trainer
1. Livin Lovin (KY), Dominguez, 121, S Klesaris
2. Wynning Ride (ON), K J Desormeaux, 121, B Baffert
3. Don't Forget Gil (NY), R Maragh, 121, M A Hennig
4. What a Pear (NY), C H Velasquez, 121, J G Parker
5. Devotee (KY), M J Luzzi, 121, S bin Suroor
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Author: Judy Sierra
Title: Counting Crocodiles
Publishing information: Gulliver Books, 1997, 4-8
Number of Pages: 40
Genre: Counting, Picture Book
Summary of Plot: On an island lives a monkey in a lemon tree, she want to get to another island to get the bananas, but between the islands are crocodiles. She fools the crocodiles to come to the surface and the monkey counts them as she crosses the water.
Your Reaction to the book: this book was written in a rhyme, and deals with counting. The pictured where fun, with all the crazy crocodiles. The pictures are oil, oil pastel, water color and gouache on vellum.
Potential Problems: this book doesn't but emphasis on the danger of crocodiles. I also think the facts about where the crocodiles live are untrue.
Recommendations: This counting book had cute pictures. The crazy crocodiles and the progression and digression of numbers where interesting and I think any kid would like it.


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Upon the gates of Heaven
I came knocking one fair morn.
With boldness seeking audience,
in my finest whites adorned.
I'd rehearsed what I would tell Him
Knowing well what I deserved.
I would speak and He would listen,
He would grant and we'd adjourn.
Upon entering the hallway
that would lead me to His throne,
I couldn't shake a strange sensation.
I felt as thought I were at home.
When I finally reached the throne
and firmly stood before the King
a sudden smile came upon Him
though He did not say a thing.
I stood in awe as all His glory
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It filled the room. It passed right through me
like nothing I had ever known.
And when the rays of light that left Him
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with sight restored, I saw upon me,
the gown I once thought to be white.
His light revealed the imperfections,
the many dirty spots and stains.
In filthy rags I fell before Him.
I could not stand. I was ashamed.
Expecting looks of disappointment,
I turned to look upon His face
and found instead that loving smile
had somehow still remained in place.
Self-righteousness at once was shattered
and fell in pieces to the floor.
Now pride and I both lay beside it,
no longer what we were before.
I thought of running from his presence
for I was filthy, He was clean
But couldn't move, my strength had left me.
I lay there, did not say a thing.
He stood, and fear emerged within me
for He was larger than I knew.
The Heavens shook when He moved toward me,
and as He did the rumbling grew.
And with each step His might grew greater,
His light grew brighter to my eyes.
I feared my sin and filthy garments
would lead Him to my soul despise.
But looking not at my appearance,
He somehow looked deep down inside
embraced me in his arms and held me,
despite my filth, despite my pride.
There was no wrath or condemnation
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a snow-white gown He placed upon me,
my filthy raiment to replace.
My wounds were healed; my fear had left me
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The sins and stains that once had filled me
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I saw that only He was holy
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I then would share the light of glory
that being in his presence brings.
I never got around to asking,
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And my heart stood in sheer amazement
at all the things that I observed.
Though not a single word was spoken
His love was shining clear that day.
Then as I humbly stood before Him,
He smiled and sent me on my way.
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Conservative Group Leader, Cllr. Geoffrey Theobald, has issued a statement following the news that the Council's City Clean workers are to begin a 7 day strike on June 14th:
�This is a predictable but nevertheless very disappointing result. I would urge the GMB to put off this proposed strike action and instead get back around the table with the Council to resolve their outstanding issues. The current system of allowances and bonuses is a mess and does not comply with equality legislation and so I hope, even at this late stage, that agreement may be possible. Further strike action for such a long period would be extremely bad news for residents, with yet more unacceptable disruption to their bin collections. It would also be bad news for the city�s economy � we are in the height of the summer tourist season and there are lots of important events taking place. Having rubbish piling up on the streets will do untold damage to the city�s reputation as a top visitor destination.�


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Bagels. One of my worst guilty pleasures. Nothing beats a warm, soft, chewy, fresh bagel on a cold morning. When I used to work in the Glebe, my office was next to Kettleman's. Awesome, right? Well, not so much. Besides the hit my bank account took due to the almost daily bagel sandwiches, I also knew that they weren't that great for me. So Katie and I took a vow. Bagels on Fridays only. It was our little end of the week reward. But now that I no longer work in the Glebe, we started buying Kettleman's bagels by the half dozen and making our own bagel breakfast sandwiches on Fridays.
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Montreal-Style Bagels
Slightly adapted from The Gouda Life
1 1/2 cups warm water
2 tsp dry active yeast
1 tsp white sugar
1 tsp salt
3 tsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup honey (1/4 cup for the dough, 1/4 cup for boiling)
1 egg (whole) + 1 egg yolk
4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup poppy seeds
Are you ready to bagel? Okay, let's go.
In a large bowl, combine the water and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it has become frothy. Add in the sugar, salt, oil, 1/4 cup of honey, whole egg and the egg yolk. Whisk together until combined. Add in 1 cup of the flour, stirring until it is combined. Add in the remaining 3 cups, mixing until it has combined into a shaggy dough.
Transfer your dough on to a well floured surface and begin to knead with your hands for about 8-10 minutes. Fold, push, punch, press, stretch and repeat until the dough is nice and smooth. Cover with your mixing bowl and let it rise for 20 minutes.
Cut your dough into 18 equal pieces – I cut it into thirds, and then each third by six. It's time to form your beautiful bagels. Using your hands, roll the dough out and pinch the ends together firmly, forming your bagel ring. Tip: Make them skinnier and smaller than you think they should be – they will rise and grow during this process. Set the bagels aside on parchment paper lined baking sheets and cover with a towel for another 20 minutes.
In the meantime, start preheating your oven to 500F. Also, prepare you bagel toppings. Fill a shallow bowl with sesame seeds, and another with poppy seeds if you'd like. I made "everything" bagels too, combining sesame, poppy and flax seeds in a third shallow bowl.
In a large pot, bring about 16 cups of water to a boil. Add the 1/4 cup of honey. Add the bagels, three at a time, to the boiling water. Let them boil for 1 minute, and then flip them over allowing them to cook for another minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a clean dry towel to cool for about a minute. Once they are cooled enough that you can touch them with your hands, roll the bagels through the seeds of your choice, and then place back on to the parchment paper lined sheet. Continue this process until all of your bagels are boiled and seeded.
Since you'll end up with 18 bagels, you'll most likely have to bake them in two separate batches. Place your first sheet in the over for about 10 minutes, until the bottoms start to turn golden brown. Flip, and return to the over for another 5 minutes. Keep a close eye on them to ensure that you don't overcook them – but you want them to get that golden brown "fire roasted" look. If you have a wood burning oven, well good for you. Invite me over sometime please. But if you're like the rest of us, a normal oven will do just fine.
Serve the bagels warm however you like them – with cream cheese, peanut butter, or even as a breakfast sandwich. They will keep up to a week in an airtight container, or freeze them for future use.