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A defiant Luke Parker is in little doubt his side has what it takes to turn around a disappointing start to the 2017 season.
The Swans will be in search of their first win of the season on Saturday night in Sydney Derby XII at the SCG.
The 24-year-old vice-captain said his side was aware of what they needed to do to improve on a winless start to the season.
"We haven't lost confidence at all in the standard of football that we can play," Parker said.
"We've been a good team for a number of seasons and you don't just lose that in a month of football.
"I have full faith that we have the right team to be able to bounce back and get our season back on track."
A win would be the Swans ninth over the Giants in a short 12-game history between the two sides.
Parker, the 2016 Brett Kirk medallist for best on ground in the Sydney Derby, is averaging 24 disposals a game this season.
As a player who consistently sets high standards he says he's one of a number of Swans who need to lift.
"It hasn't been up to my standard that I set for myself so I need to improve as an individual and drive the group to get better as well," Parker said.
"The main thing for us is that we have a weight of numbers and a lot more guys playing at the standard that we know they can play up to.
"That will help us get back to where we want to be."
Isaac Heeney, Jarrad McVeigh, Kurt Tippett and Gary Rohan all trained with the main group on Tuesday as they look to push for a recall to the side to take on the Giants.
"It is always exciting to have those senior guys back in action," Parker said.
"At their best, they are in our best 22. They are all leaders of our club and have been so crucial to the success of this club in the past."


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Hey moths, miss me?
Sorry for slacking, didn't really had the mood to blog. =D
Anyways incase you're wondering, my life is alright so far.
Full of rotting and boredoms.
Never end I guess for a kid who's having holiday now?
Anyways miracles? Gifts? Didn't work afterall.
It's abit disappointing but yea I got to understand. =)
Not easy tolerating but I'll do anything and I mean it anything to tolerate.
Things might go down at times but i'll never give up! =D
Anyways I've learned lessons from it!
It takes full patients and sincerity to gain a person's love and trust.
It takes willingness to build a better relationship.
When things go to a low, never ever give up!
Just keep yourself neutral, stay cool and continue what you've wished and decided for.
Anyways it's a decision that i'll never regret?
Because she digged out this special feeling that I thought i've lost it.
Thanks for digging it out =)
Muacks! =D
Anyways New Year is coming and I guess i'm heading for countdowns again?
If only you could join? Sadly she has to celebrate her best bud's birthday.
And I believe God will give me a good year despite everything that i've been through.
It's been more than a year now and I guess i'm growing better from that sad horror.


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Monday, October 20, 2008
Uuuuggggghhhhhh! I HATE MONDAYS!!! LOL It was nice and cold in the bedroom when the the alarm went off, and it was nice and warm under the covers with my Dobber! It was so hard to get up ... these are the days that I wish we were independently wealthy and I could sleep in!!! I did manage to roll out from under the comforter and drag my butt into the shower. I've got to call the doctors this morning; the cyst that I had rupture a few weeks ago opened itself up again last night and I'm so much pain I can barely stand it. I guess I'm due for another round of antibiotics. The kids were fairly well behaved this morning, which was a complete shock! I guess they got plenty of downtime and rest on our lazy day yesterday!
Bubba was not happy when I woke him up 15 minutes early so he could go search for the dog's collar and leash, but oh well! I don't think he'll be pulling that stunt again!
Work was blah! I really hope things start picking up a bit in the office. Thank God this week I have very little homework, just a midterm exam in accounting and an essay in my English class. I *should* be able to get all caught up. I was able to do a little bit of research for my essay, and hopefully will be able to get that done at football tonight.
Rushed home from work at 4 to get Bubba ready for football practice. There's some good, quality family fun for you! I don't understand what in the world possesses my child to think that when its as cold as it is outside, he doesn't need to wear a long sleeve shirt or jacket when he goes out. We have a rule at home ... if Mama is wearing shoes, you need to be bundled up to go out! Period! No exceptions! I hate wearing shoes, but I also hate for my feet to get cold; I've been wearing shoes instead of flipflops since Saturday. After telling my dear son I know at least 15 times, he finally broke down and found himself a hoodie.
All four of us loaded up in the truck and went to the in-law's new house before practice to see the work done on their hardwood floors. Such a mess, and oh, the smell! Nothing like fresh varnish that has been closed up in a house all day!!!!! I don't know what they're going to do about the flooring situation, and I don't know that there is even a reasonable solution to the problem. I'm having a hard time mentally reminding myself that it isn't my problem, that I gave my thoughts and advice and now I just need to let it go. But I won't ... its been bothering me all morning!
I left Dobber and Noodle there and Bubba and I made our way to Q-town for practice. I took all of my text books, laptop and notes with me with the hopes of having a productive night. Yeah, that didn't happen! I played Solitaire and Maijong (sp?) on the laptop for the first hour, and then found my friends that don't hate me and gossipped for the second hour! We had some very interesting conversation about prison. Wow! LOL K and G are hilarious and G's husband B, well I'm pretty sure he's completely lost it!!!
I made it back to Bubba's practice field with about 15 minutes to spare, I was completely frozen, and one of the mean moms decided to speak to me! At first I was a little excited about this breakthrough, but my excitement was soon diminished when I realized that I'm pretty sure she was criticizing my parenting. I'm sorry that I don't feel the need to be stuck up my son's ass for the 2+ hours of practice every night. I'm sorry that I trust my son and want to give him some freedom and independence. I'm sorry that I don't have the time or the energy to sit with you mean moms and pretend it doesn't bother me when you completely snub me. I'm sorry your life is that dull and that you are so insecure with your own marriage and parenting skills that you feel the need to criticize me and mine. I hope you have enough money for all the therapy your kids are gonna need!
After leaving the mean moms, we made our way out. I winked at one particular husband on my way out, you know, just to piss his wife off! LOL I'm so bad!!!!! Bubba and I had a nice conversation on the way home. Got home, heated up leftovers for supper, baths and bed.
Oh, and I finished the novel!!! M ... I'll PM you the name and everything when I get home tonight!!!


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I just finished my first semester as an online student at BYUI. I'm very proud of my B in Math and I'm still waiting to find out if I passed WDD. I struggled with that class! But I did have a working web site to turn in so that was good. I'll post my grades as soon as I have them.
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Stage number two for Marcel Kittel, beating Greipel and Cavendish to the line.
But I suspect Cav thinks the Champ Elysees is in the bank. Even when losing Cavendish is the main story. There was no after-race-losing-tirade. He dealt with Veeler "on the field":
(thanks to @CyclingFlash)
The commissaires had a close look but no yellow card or points penalty. The reaction:
Cavendish's sprint train clearly isn't quite working, but he was reluctant to discuss his relative lack of support in the closing kilometres – "We'll talk about it later with the team," he said quietly… But the real story is that Renshaw has just announced a move to Omega-Pharma Lotto. Cavendish's team. Cav and Prince Harry reunited at last in one of cycling's great bromances.


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Oh, I did take a few pictures of the project pieces I have lined up for October. Here they are:
|Side table...I have a table addiction.
Not sure if this will be a keep or sell item yet.
|The plan is red, white, and blue like the barn on Ave. 12.
|My new bedside table.
|Headboard? Photo holder?
I haven't decided.
I will post after pictures when I'm done! Off to begin my relaxing day on the couch! :)


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Saturday, February 25, 2006
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It cuts down on their food supply.
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"For instance, people get on Dick Cheney's case about his coziness with the energy companies, but that's completely unfair. Just as actual human beings would be a bit partial to oxygen drilling companies, Cheney has got to favor those who supply his source of cyborg power. If he didn't have access to oil, he would have to switch to consuming his backup power source: human babies.
If you were amused by this, I am ashamed of you. The one thing we cannot do is what I just did. It is just the sort of unrestrained rhetoric by irresponsible individuals that is poisoning democratic discourse. Obviously, Dick Cheney does not have to eat babies when he runs out of oil. Anyone under the age of nine will do."


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The article from the LA Times, here, describes how the last section, which just became official today, required an agreement with tribes, fishers, and others.
California Network of Marine Reserves Now Complete
Posted on December 19, 2012 by Ann Tweedy
About Ann TweedyTribal Attorney for Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, legal scholar, adjunct professor at University of Tulsa, and poet. Read more at www.anntweedy.com.
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"There is an implicit assumption that the psycho-social environment can be observed and acted upon without there being any associated change in the observer or in the change agent. The academic assumes the ability to take up some neutral stance, often at a higher level of abstraction, from which effective observation can take place without either changing the observed social processes or being changed by them. Organizations and institutions act in the belief that they can intervene in social processes without there being any negative consequences and without their being changed by the action. In both cases there is an assumption of independence from social processes, although both are forms of social activity.
Such change agents tend not to be aware of their own role as social entities . They have no built-in self-reflexive capacity. No academic discipline provides for serious examination of its own social role (e.g. the sociology of: sociology, political science, chemistry, economics, etc.). And no institution can build in a self-critical capacity which cannot be ignored or restrained to guarantee the continued functioning of that institution.
Associated with this is the assumption that (new) content can always be treated formalistically without the necessity for exposure to (new) learning experience. This is particularly the case with values. It is assumed that all those who make reference to "peace" , "quality of life" , "justice" , "freedom", etc. have been exposed to positive experiences with which such terms can be associated - and that such experiences are equivalent to those experienced by those with whom they are communicating. There is thus a widespread assumption of common understanding of values which obviates any need for shared experience or any self-change in order to acquire that understanding. This assumption justifies the absence of macro-social experiments to determine whether particular social policies and value mixes are viable and in conformity with the verbal formulations and claims."
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I started seeing these sorts of posts on social media yesterday about what not to joke about for April Fool's day today:
It might be tempting to pull this kind of prank, but it's definitely not okay. You never know who could be going through a rough time struggling with ____________ . It's not a joke and it can really trigger the emotions of someone you might not know who is going through this certain type of situation.
I purposely blanked out the specific situation mentioned in this news story because when I first read it, it occurred to me that this very same thing could be said about so many different situations that someone might be struggling with. Unemployment, weight loss, financial issues, divorce, whatever. Then I thought about all the kind of goofy things people might post (things I've actually seen over the years) on April Fool's day to play a prank on their friends and all of those things come up in various different ways such as "I told him it's over. I was tired of his ways, and it just isn't working anymore... " then at the very end it's revealed she's talking about the old mop after she got a new one. Then this one "It took me a while but I finally lost that 160 pounds!" and then it's revealed she's talking about that terrible relationship and the boyfriend is no longer in the picture. And the ever popular "I can't believe it but we won the lottery last night!" and it turns out to be simply an April Fool's or the winnings were a $2.00 scratch-off ticket.
In every one of those situations, there might be someone reading that you might not know is struggling with a painful divorce, weight loss issues or incredible financial difficulty. To them, "joking" about these things just isn't funny and could indeed "trigger emotions".
In this particular case, the taboo April Fool's joke I'm seeing warnings about is pranking your friends to believe you're expecting a baby. The reason we're warned that it's "not okay" is that because someone might be struggling with being able to conceive OR has recently lost a baby in pregnancy. I think most would agree such a struggle or a loss is certainly not something to joke about.
BUT... and I'm sure you knew there was a but coming, I have to sit back and wonder where this sort of thing is going. While I certainly understand the reasoning and the courtesy behind being responsible for your words and not wanting to hurt someone's feelings or cause them undue emotional pain, I do have to question the logic of someone else's unknown struggles (unknown to you or me) with this or that particular issue is somehow now my or your psychic responsibility. (I've re-worded this paragraph several times because I don't want it to sound harsh or uncaring because that's not the way I feel.)
I'm not even a big April Fool's day fan anyway, but it seems to me if we all applied this "don't joke about this, it might hurt someone's feelings" there really isn't any subject off limits because somewhere, someone is going through something directly related to that and to them, it's just not funny. I really do question if this doesn't come straight out of the "everyone is hyper-offended these days". When I first became a widow (literally, within the first weeks and months) when someone in my presence would say something like "I died laughing" or "that just killed me" or any other figure of speech that includes the words death, or dying or references to it, I'd wince a little bit and it really did bother me. References to death and dying were my "trigger words" even though no one I knew called them that back then. But as time passed I came to realize that a.) no one was saying such things to purposely cause emotional pain for me and b.) expecting everyone around me to change the way they say things was simply unrealistic.
So, all that to say I'm really on the fence with this one (and have actually been on both sides of the fence, as I'm sure we all have in some way). Obviously decent people don't want to be an irresponsible, insensitive jerk about such things but at the same time if we're consistent with this thinking what is there left to say that isn't going to upset someone, somewhere?
I'd love to hear your thoughts if you'd care to share in the comments.


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Healthy Crush has all kinds of amazing tips on healthy living and wellness. The latest post talks about how to stick to your healthy ways when you're on the road. Whether it's for work or pleasure, traveling can sometimes wreak havoc on a healthy routine, so here are some easy ways to stay on track:
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5. Snack on fresh fruit when it's available
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9. If you have to stop at a gas station for food, raw nuts are the best choice
10. You won't always have access to your regular foods so just do you best and have fun!
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The Open Adoption Roundtable is a series of occasional writing prompts about open adoption. It's designed to showcase of the diversity of thought and experience in the open adoption community. You don't need to be part of the Open Adoption Bloggers list to participate, or even be in a traditional open adoption. If you're thinking about openness in adoption, you have a place at the table. The prompts are meant to be starting points–feel free to adapt or expand on them.
Publish your response during the next two weeks–linking back here so your readers can browse other participating blogs–and leave a link to your post in the comments. Using a previously published post is perfectly fine; I'd appreciate it if you'd add a link back to the roundtable. If you don't blog, you can always leave your thoughts directly in the comments.
From Heather:
The prompt and response roundup for this roundtable are from the fabulous Susiebook! She writes about open adoption, pregnancy after placement, and being a first mom to her one-year old son at Endure for a Night. If you're not reading her thoughtful, honest (and well written) blog already, I definitely recommend it.
We realize the prompt–about the things we hope never to share/never to hear in our open adoptions–might be a little awkward if you don't blog anonymously. We hope you'll still join in. You could write about something you thought you didn't want to share/have shared that ended up being said, and what that experience was like. Or you could leave an answer in the comments section here. (Please use the "Name/URL" option to comment–you can leave the URL box blank–so we don't have multiple Anonymous-es.)
From Susiebook:
Are there any things that you don't want the other members of your triad to know—or that you don't want to know about them? I've heard first mothers talk about not sharing their birth stories with adoptive parents because those are for the adoptees and for themselves only. I've also heard of adoptees concealing their reunions from adoptive parents so as not to cause them pain. What don't you want shared in your adoptive relationships?
The responses:
Dawn (adoptive mother) at This Woman's Work: "I have no desire to define Pennie's adoption experience, ok? I said that and I mean that. But I do desire that Pennie know that she is one rocking woman and a fabulous mother and a survivor (not a victim) of her circumstances…. I also want her to know that regardless of how she feels about her surrender of Madison and my adoption of Madison that there are still things that were wrong."
Brandy (first mother and adopted adult) at Our Life in the Desert: "I guess, the basic answer is that I don't talk about the bad stuff – or stuff that could be confused as bad. I find I'm not often honest about my feelings related to certain topics, like never getting pictures…"
JNBJourney (adoptive mother) at Our Story: "So far, we have been very reserved as our relationship is starting. I truly pray that as time passes, we will continue to grow our relationship and that we never encounter something we feel we need to not share with Dom's BPs."
Cindy.psbm (first mother): "Anyways, the thing I currently wouldn't want my sons adoptive parents to really really know about would be that I do share some pictures of him on a private forum(for first/birthmoms only)and that I share about my frustrations about them there as well."
Jess (adoptive mother) at The Problem With Hope: "We share pretty much everything from our end…we've been honest with how I GOT pregnant (IVF) and why we were pursing both (cause we wanted both!) and we see them often enough that they know how we parent and what goes on around here."
I am (first father) at Statistically Impossible: "I don't want the other triad members to know how the adoption plan and current adoption relationship effected the relationships I have with my immediate family."
Andy (adopted adult and adoptive mother) at Today's the Day!: "For me the very first obvious thing that came to mind was coming out to Iris, my first mother. We had not been in 'reunion' very long, she had been very hesitant to have any contact with me at all and I wasn't sure how she would take to finding out that the little baby she placed for adoption had grown up to be a lesbian."
Spyderkl (adoptive mother) at Evil Mommy: "School Girl's life before she met us is really none of my business. It sounds a little callous, and it's a hard thing for me to say, but it's not my story. It's School Girl's, and I hope she gets to hear it when she can truly understand and appreciate that story. All of it, from the day she was born to the day she was placed with us. But as her parent, it's none of my business. I really don't need to know."
Rredhead (adoptive mother) at Adoption.com: "There are things we don't tell Jack. We will someday, when it's age-appropriate, but he doesn't know them now. I won't tell anyone else before I tell Jack, so you don't get to know either. These are things like why his birth father didn't meet him – he knows that K didn't meet him, but doesn't know why that is."
Alyssa (adoptive mother) at A+A Adopt a Baby: "But there is a part of my story that sometimes I wish I could hide, and feel quite private about. It is the part where we sought medical help to get pregnant. I don't like to think about those experiences very much, and I struggle with feelings of regret that we even went there."
DrSpouse (prospective adoptive parent) at What Am I?: "We don't have our adoption yet but one of the things I've thought about a lot is how much to share with future children about our miscarriages. And if we have an open relationship with our child's biological parent(s) then this is something we'll need to share, or decide not to/how much to share with them. "
Thanksgivingmom (first mother) at I Should Really Be Working: "I suppose that I don't really share any of the ugly parts with Dee. How hard it can be leading up to a visit, after a visit, in general. I do this not because I choose to keep that side from her, but more because I've taken her hints that she's not into hearing about that."
Susiebook (first mother) at Endure for a Night: "Originally I planned to say that I don't want Ruth and Nora to know that I regret placing Cricket, but I'm not actually sure that that's true. I don't want them to know if they don't want to know, but I do kind of want them to know—more than that, I want them to want to know."
Sara (adoptive mother) at Unofficial Mom: "There aren't things I purposely hide from my daughter's birthparents. There are things, however, that I don't feel compelled to share."
Deathstar44 (adoptive mother) at A Woman My Age: "I'm not proud of the fact that we check out K's birthmom's social page from time to time to see how she's doing; or more accurately, to find out if she's told us one thing and she's doing something completely different. Mind you, there's a reason for the distrust."
Sarah Buttenwieser (adoptive mother) at Standing in the Shadows: "I don't want to compromise the love and trust we share. At the same time, I want to put this idea into the world: that adoption comes with inherent challenges and inexorable sadness and huge gifts. I can't do that without sharing the why of believing all this to be true."
Ginger (first mother) at Shattered Glass: "You can't unbreak an egg. And so I've reaffirmed for myself why I should keep secrets secret. Keep my inner thoughts to myself. Here on the blog, it will do no harm. In the safety of the counselor's office, I can feel free to say what's on my mind, even if it's jumbled. Beyond that, I should keep my big mouth shut. It's safer."
Jenna (first mother) at The Chronicles of Munchkin Land: "But really, I'm otherwise an open book. My daughter's mom knows things about me that most people do not. I trust her with my firstborn; surely I can trust her with my inner most secrets."
Heather (adoptive mother) at Production, Not Reproduction: "We all know that a relationship in which everyone just pretends everything is peachy keen is about as deep as a rain puddle, which is not what I want for our open adoptions."


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Today is our 10th wedding anniversary. This morning I was explaining to the girls that it's kind of like a birthday of the day you got married. After my explanation, Lydia said, "Oh, I gotta go tell Daddy to get up so he can get married!" I uploaded some of our wedding day pictures to flickr. Today is also my one year blogiversary (as they say in the blogger world).
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I'D like to comment on Richard Butt's piece about Manchester Uni's research into astrology and match-making.
I hope the university also do research on other hocus pocus such as tarot, tea leaves, animal bones and animal intestines. All of which I'm sure must have been used at some point to plan love lives.
Sudhakar Patel,
I AM writing because I feel Metro News is not reporting the full picture (Last-ditch plea over allotments, April 6). Our society has looked at the facts.
We do not agree with the Association of Manchester Allotments' stand on this. Your report says there are not 69 plot holders. You are only reporting on the few plot holders.
There are pigeon lofts, horses and livestock on some of the other plots. This is not what plots were intended for.
There is contradiction - if there are vacant plots why is there a waiting list?
Have you seen the letter from Manchester Council to apply to sell the land? The letter shows it more clearly that Edge Lane is not being used to its capacity and not being used by genuine plot holders.
Grant Higginson,
Secretary, Royal Oak & Baguley Horticultural Society
AM I the only commuter who is utterly fed up with the way we are manhandled by ticket stewards at Manchester Piccadilly station every day?
I pay over £185 each month to be harassed, quizzed, questioned, halted in my tracks and scrutinised. I always have my ticket and I'm not breaking any rules.
So why treat me in this way? Particularly when all the conductors seem to do is break the rules, hiding in their little compartments, puffing away when we commuters face a hefty fine if we light up. Not that I'd even want to.
Katy Millward,
by e-mail
THERE was an item on the news last week about a disabled passenger in the Manchester area being outraged at being asked to show his concessionary pass to the bus driver on a First bus.
While the man was obviously disabled and was in a wheelchair, he might not have had a pass that was valid in the Greater Manchester area.
It seems to me, therefore, that the bus driver was quite within his rights to ask to see the pass.
Although I think I am quite obviously over 60, I always show my pass.
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Saturday morning dawned warm and sunny and beautiful. I had been meaning to go bathing suit shopping for awhile and figured there was no time like the Saturday of a long weekend. While that may sound crazy, I was shopping in the 'burbs; Sherway Gardens was incredibly non-busy for a long weekend Saturday, which was perfect.
Saturday night we finished Shutter Island (good movie, but works better as a book), then finally watched The Muppets, which as all kinds of amazing. I love me some Jason Segel. We also watched Chronicle, which is amazing and you should all go watch it right now. Right now!
Sunday brought with it a family outing to a Blue Jays game! It was a blazing hot day but lots of sunscreen made it okay. That and the foot-long, peameal-and-cheddar-cheese-topped hot dog I had. We lasted until the seventh inning when the nephews were ready to go (being toddlers, they did very well!) and the Beau and I were ready for some shade. We came home, showered and settled in for more TV & movies: The Killing (which is finally getting good but barely holding my interest) and Bram Stoker's Dracula (which does not hold up 20 years later, though Keanu Reeves is hilarious).
The whole weekend was made all the more relaxing because we stayed in the city. The siren song of cottage country rang loud, but we opted to make minimal plans (our only commitment was the baseball game) and just do whatever we felt like for three days. We slept in, watched movies, drank beer, got LOTS of vitamin D, ate delicious food and enjoyed being with each other. It was perfect.


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So this past weekend I had a weekend with the girls at Wrightsville Beach for Sharon's bachelorette party. (Sharon used to be my roomate for my last semester in college and after college and I also met my husband Randy through her.) Thanks Sharoni! I know many of you are wanting to see fun pics from the weekend. Once I get one of the ones of the group I can post...but I'll let Sharon send the rest! The pic to the left is my favorite picture that I took all weekend. It may be a little hard to read....but it says "Welcome Home Mommy!" And mommy was glad to be home! Randy and Skylar had some art time with sidewalk chalk while I was away and they made me a sign. Skylar did the directing I'm sure......as she often does. ;-) Some call it bossy...I call it the makings of a leader!! Anyhow,...the two of them did tons of fun stuff together this weekend like playing on her new swingset, jumping through tons and tons of bubbles with her new bubble machine and they even got to spend a fun afternoon/evening with the Riffle's. While they were having fun, I was with the girls hanging out on the beach catching some sun and then out to a nice dinner. After dinner we got ready and went out on the town in downtown Wilmington. Sharon was quite the good sport about doing the dares we gave her. I tasked her with standing up in the middle of a crowd and singing "I'm going to the chapel and I'm gonna get married!"....And she did it, with a little help...but she did it! Was really cute.......The weekend was a lot of fun and I think Sharon enjoyed it, which is the most important thing! But I'm certainly ready to resume my 9:30 bedtime. Not that 31 is old...but it's definitely not the new 21...not for me!! I sure missed my little munchkin...and yes Randy too! But it was great to enjoy some fun at the beach and good for Skylar and her daddy to spend that special time together.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Welcome Home Mommy!
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- April 15, 2008 at 5:06 PM
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Sunday, October 28, 2007
My declaration to the world
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- Douglas Quist said...
Go Rachel Go! Go Rachel Go! That is all the encouragement I have to give so far before the race. I voted that you would fake an injury b/c that was the funny option, But I look forward to hearing that you smoked your sister-in-law!
- October 29, 2007 at 12:49 PM
- Shlobies said...
Go ninja, go ninja go! Go ninja, go ninja go!
- October 30, 2007 at 8:20 AM
- Shlobies said...
this is sean by the way.
- October 30, 2007 at 8:22 AM
- Richard said...
You won't make it. My past experience with the Gunderson clan has shown that you are all just talk. How many times have I heard Kellen refer to himself as the greatest cyclist of all time? A lot. He also claims that he invented the color yellow. This claim is dubious at best. At least you fit in with the family.
- October 30, 2007 at 8:43 AM
- Kellen said...
Richard I need your help with a question. Which Gunderson signed up for LOTOJA then never rode it? Which Gunderson volunteered two years in a row to raise money for an MS charity ride then never raised the money but showed up and rode anyway? Which Gunderson did that... I can't remember.
- October 30, 2007 at 8:45 PM
- Kellen said...
PS to Richard-
I have NEVER claimed to be the greatest cyclist of all time. I would NEVER defame Eddy Merckx in such a fashion. I did invent the color yellow.
- October 30, 2007 at 8:46 PM
- Richard said...
I had a legitimate knee injury that stopped me from competing. Also, I raised money both years for the MS 150...just not as much as required to ride.
His Royal Sweetness failed to raise any money either year.
- October 30, 2007 at 8:49 PM
- Shauna said...
Rach, you'll do great. Im sure of it.
- November 2, 2007 at 10:57 AM


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I have to give a shout out to our local Sam's gas station. I went this morning to fill up and the little man was out there and told me I could get in the car and he would finish pumping my gas.
I was so impressed! You don't get that kind of service any more and I am sure it was not a requirement of his job. I am sure that it was just his character to do something like that. Our young people need to be taught character like that.
Being in the banking industry customer service is a high priority, so I always notice when I have exceptional service. Unfortunately it is not that often. So many times I get some youngster that hasn't been taught any manners but then again I blame the company for not caring enough to train their employees.
I stopped shopping at Dillards after my wedding b/c they were horrible about ordering dresses for me. I needed a certain size and they wouldn't even check with there other stores to see if it was in stock. I was so mad at them. I still don't go there much now.....
When I do have great service, I always try to find a manager or send a note to let them know how that employee helped me.
Recent places that I shopped with great service were, Kohls customer service desk and Build a Bear.
So if you receive great service, take the time to find their manager and tell them, send a note or email the company.


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Usually this post appears on Friday, but the claws of chaos reached into my life once again, leaving me off-schedule and very disoriented.
So let's not waste any time. This afternoon, I peeked into my e-mail, with more interest than usual. You see, a week ago or so I decide to shoot some queries out to literary agencies about The Quest (Part One of The Kingdom Trilogy). I'm still writing The Stand (Part Two) and I mean to self-publish it, but I figure that there's no harm in shooting a few e-mails and seeing if I get a response. I'm still open to traditional publishing, and if that door opens, I'm inclined to take it (after taking a careful look at who I'm throwing in with, of course).
After what happened today, I know for sure I want to send more query letters. I got my first rejection today, and it felt amazing.
It was very nicely-written- about as nicely written as a rejection letter can be. Basically, they told me the project wasn't right for them. I got a big grin on my face. I wasn't angry at all; I was ecstatic. This is no rejection. This is a challenge. This is a competition. I'm thrilled to have the chance to play.
I was so enthused, in fact, that I posted the following on Twitter…
I love getting my query letters rejected by agencies. Makes me feel nice and defiant.
#query #writing #inlikealion #outlikealion #roar
I'm going to spend even more time on that next query letter. I'm not intimidated at all. Neither should you, if you're making queries yourself. This is fun! We get to show off our writing talent, pack it into a one-page explosion of goodness, and send off into the unknown. I feel like I'm the Rebel commander from Star Wars, watching his X-wings fly off against the Death Star. It gets my adrenaline going.
Now, if you'll excuse me, it's time to plan my plan of attack for the next agency on my list. And play some motivational hard rock war music.
Fall, Goliath, fall.


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Classes are fun and relaxed while you learn to create. We have certified teachers to show you how to create beautiful ceramic pieces.
All this while making friends and relaxing. We are proud to say we have taught four generations of some families.
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I am chuffed to learn that some folks took to heart that salted fish should not be resuscitated.
And by the way, my photo came from Niamah (Patrick Teo)'s posting of a new comedy show prophetically named MACC, premiering Oct 17. About a bunch of chinamen politicans & their party I bet!
Now I dunno if Pat Teoh is psychic-aler than Aunty here or maybe because he has better guppies at crystal balling than my dead ones? But WOWZA..how accurate & timely can you get man?!
Now. What does the no-confidence vote in Ong's leadership portends for us ordinary folks?
And what does the restore-membership-to HumsupChua but deny him his VP-ness mean?
Speaking from my (well-fed/watered) gut I feel today's fiasco shows the real deep rifts & frustrations in the Malaysian Chinese Association about their political direction.
No shit!? Did I not tell you I am psychic?
AND it shows it is about brudy time that Malaysia should stop having only Chinese or Indian or any race centric parties anymore.
Am I bothered that MCA have no heads or that MIC is split about 3-ways down the middle? Do I sound bothered?
Had there been no other alternative parties, then maybe I am gonna think "AIYOH! Who is gonna speak up for me anymore?"
But this ain't 1960 and its been a damn long time since MCA has been speaking up for anyone other than themselves.
In fact, if they had fallen into a hole, I couldn't be bothered. And I don't think I am alone. Look at the last elections & the whoppin' they got.
If they are still deluding themselves into thinking that they are representing the Chinese here, I've got news for all dem boys & gals in MCA.
Honey. Just drive your Benzes, & live in your Mcmansions & leave us folks alone!
Aunty thinks like every other Aunty out there..that so long as her country & family's safe, who cares what may fall out of the sky?
Sunday, 11 October 2009
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" hey, why u look so sad !?"
' i worri about my bini's memory ..!'
"why ? has she lost it all !?? "
'NO, she remembers every damn promise i made 40 years ago & keeps asking about the hotel room ...sigh !'
- 11 October 2009 at 08:27
- GobloKing said...
hey HELLO! You been talking to uncle issit?
- 11 October 2009 at 12:27
hahaha...wat has he promised aunti !?
- 11 October 2009 at 17:51
hey, bn won the $$$$$$$-erection !
- 11 October 2009 at 22:51
MIA ! where r u auntie king !?
- 16 November 2009 at 01:46
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Smoked and Braised Pork Cheeks, Grilled Carrots, Black Garlic and Vanilla Cream
Pan-Roasted Swordfish Steaks with Black Garlic and Peppercorn Butter
Prep Time: 20 min.
Original Recipe Credit:
Obis One LLC Invention Kitchen
April, 2014
Prep Time: 30 min.
Fridge Time: 1 hr.
Cook Time: 1 hr.
Skill Level: Hard
Serves: 6 servings
Pork Cheeks
Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time: 15 min.
Skill Level: Easy
Serves: 10 Servings
Original Recipe Credit:
Obis One LLC Invention Kitchen
Prep Time: 10 min.
Fridge Time: 30 min. – 1 hr.
Skill Level: Easy
Serves: 6 Servings
- 2 lbs. fresh Yellow Fin tuna steaks, cubed
- 2 Obis One black garlic cloves, minced (use a bit of salt on your knife, premium organic black garlic can be sticky)
- 3 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 1 small shallot, minced
1. Pat tuna dry, then slice tuna into small 1/4 to 1/2 inch cubes.
2. Add all ingredients in a medium size non-reactive bowl and mix well.
3. Refrigerate for 30 min. to 1 hr. and serve.
* Why a non-reactive bowl, you ask? When foods react to untreated surfaces, the metals dissolve and the food picks up a metallic taste. Of course, we don't want that!
Prep Time: 30 min.
Fridge Time: 2 hr.
Cook Time: 20 min.
Skill Level: Medium
Serves: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time: 4 hrs.
Skill Level: Tough
Serves: 4 Side Dishes or 2 Small Plates
Thanks to Colleen Whalen, an avid Obis One black garlic fan, for sending this recipe to us – it's delicious!
Set oven to 350F. Preheat a large dutch oven – the pot needs to be screaming hot. Liberally season short ribs with Black Garlic Salt. Sear the short ribs until well browned on all sides (may need to be done in batches). Remove short ribs and lower heat to medium high. Add the onions, celery, carrots, raw garlic, rosemary and thyme. Sauté for 5 to 8 minutes until slightly softened. Stir in tomato paste then deglaze pot with red wine. Let the wine reduce by 1/3. Add ribs back to the pot and add 3 to 4 cups of water (just enough to barely cover ribs) and add the aged balsamic, bay leaf and orange rind. Cover and cook in oven for 2 hours.
While the ribs are cooking, rehydrate the porcini mushrooms in 1/2 cup of warm water. Shred Fontina.
Just before the ribs are to come out of the oven, strain the porcini mushrooms (saving liquid). Chop the procinis with the 10 black garlic cloves. After 2 hours, remove the ribs from the pot to cool slightly before removing meat. Strain the braising liquid. Discard solids. Add the mushroom liquid, chopped mushrooms and black garlic to the braising liquid in a saucepan and reduce by 1/3. Taste for seasoning and add salt and fresh cracked black pepper as needed. Add about 1 TBSP of corn starch slurry to slightly thicken the sauce (should not be as thick as gravy). Add the pulled meat back to pot and set aside while you make the polenta.
To 4 cups of boiling, salted water whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce heat to low and continue stirring occasionally until polenta is soft, approximately 20 minutes. Stir in the grated fontina, butter and cream.
To plate, place polenta in center of plate. Spoon the braised short rib mixture over polenta. Garnish with grated parmesan and fresh parsley.
Not your ordinary oyster!
- Scrub oysters well and keep chilled on ice.
- Place beets, water and salt into a medium stock pot and bring to a boil.
- Add shallots and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.
- In a blender, puree beets with 2 cups of the cooking water and horseradish, in batches if necessary, and return contents to the pot. Add ground peppercorns.
- Refrigerate and allow to thoroughly cool. Stir in champagne.
- Place oysters in a large non-reactive bowl. Ladle puree mixtures over oysters, making sure all oysters are submerged.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate 24 hours.
- Remove oysters and rinse shells thoroughly. Shuck oysters and serve on the half shell over ice.
If you like fish, this is a must-try! The deep flavor of black garlic paired with lemon is a great combination you'll want to try with additional seafood entrees.
Preheat oven to 400F (or 375F convection roast). Mash butter, parsley, half the peppercorns and lemon zest in a small bowl with a fork. Set aside.
Heat oil in a heavy, large overproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle steaks on each side with black garlic salt and the remaining half of the peppercorns.
Heat oil in a heavy, large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add swordfish to skillet. Cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Turn swordfish over and transfer to oven. Roast until just cooked through, about 9 minutes. Transfer fish to serving platter or plates.
Add seasoned butter mixture to skillet. Cook over medium heat and incorporate with pan juices thoroughly with a whisk until fully melted and bubbling.
Pour butter sauce over swordfish and serve.
Serves 6
When looking to bring up that boring chicken, a little black garlic salt and some whole cloves can add the "WOW" factor.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Pull the chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes to an hour before roasting and pat dry.
Place the vegetables and half of the herbs in a roasting pan or casserole dish (at least 2" deep). With the remaining herbs, 1 TBSP black garlic salt, and black pepper make a compound butter by combining all the ingredients with the butter in a bowl and stirring to combine. Rub the compound butter in the cavity, under the skin of the breasts, and over the entire surface of the bird. Sprinkle the remaining teaspoon of garlic salt on the breasts of the bird.
Place the bird in the roasting pan on top of the vegetables and roast for 15 minutes at 450°F, then turn the oven down to 350°F and continue to roast allowing 10 minutes per pound. Once roasting has finished, remove the chicken and place on a cutting board to rest. Meanwhile, add the wine to the roasting pan and reduce by half, add the chicken stock and again reduce by half. Place the sauce in a blender and blend until smooth, adjusting seasoning as needed. Slice the chicken and serve with sauce over potatoes and carrots. mend making this soup a day ahead of time and allowing an over-night chill to meld the flavors, you'll be thanking yourself. When ready to serve, garnish with some roughly chopped parsley.
Prep Time: 45 min
Cook Time: 15 min. oven time
Skill Level: Medium
Yield: 6 Servings
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The Peabody Essex Museum presents The Big Broadcast of 1938 (1938) as part of the Ocean Liners Film Series with introduction and Q&A with George Schwartz, PEM Curatorial Scholar.
Rival siblings race across the Atlantic Ocean in this star-studded comedy with show-stopping musical numbers. Starring W.C. Fields, Martha Raye and Dorothy Lamour.
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If you're not familiar, Google Reader is tool that allows you to track internet information and blog entries from a variety of sources in one convenient place-- like your own constantly updating internet library of favorites. I check it almost every day-- here's a handful of my must reads.
1) GOOD Magazine Blog
GOOD, which I also subscribe to (you can name your subscription rate, so its entirely affordable) is an amazing magazine jam packed with visuals-- graphs, diagrams, charts-- it completely entertains my visual leaning mind and fills it with useful information. It constantly references the greater world, and helps me remember to think outside of my bubble.
2) Cake Wrecks
Cake Wrecks is a hilarious blog with photo after photo of cakes gone bad. My favorites are the cakes where the client presents the baker with a specific photo and winds up with a much different result. Don't read with a drink-- you'll spit it everywhere.
3) Obsessive Consumption
Kate Bingaman-Burt draws everything she buys and posts it for you to see. She often adds side comments about how she feels about her purchases or what drives her to buy them. I find the personal habits of others highly entertaining, so this stream is really delightful. She also has a really cute illustration style-- her daily drawings definitely push me to maintain a sketchbook.
4) Nothing But Bonfires
Holly Burns' is a British ex-pat living in San Francisco who has a really lovely writing style. She's funny and self-deprecating, and despite her constant assertion that she's boring, leads a really interesting life as she bounces around the globe visiting family and writing for Travelocity. She also makes occasional Best!Things!Ever! posts, which is where the idea for My Favorite Things came from.
5) Post Secret
Another site that fills my need to better understand human idiosyncrasies. Here's how it works-- you make an anonymous post card that shares a secret. You mail it to Frank. Frank scans it and posts them all on Sunday morning. Then I sit at home and wonder about the story behind it while I drink my coffee.
If you have any favorites I would love to hear about them! If you'd like to add this blog to your a feed program like Google Reader, there's a link on the sidebar.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Favorite Things: Google Reader Feeds Edition
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5 comments:
- Adam said...
Ever hear the song by Sufjan Stevens called Chicago?
I heard it today and thought of your etsy store.
- January 28, 2009 at 3:35 PM
- Marcy said...
I have heard it! I lifted the line for my shop name because I love the evolutionary kind of vibe in that particular song.
Are you on Etsy at all?
- January 29, 2009 at 12:15 AM
- Amie Roman said...
Cakewrecks is AWESOME! I've been a fan of that for about a year, I think. This is a great post; I think I might do something similar on my blog, as I have heaps of stuff on my Reader.
- February 8, 2009 at 3:17 PM
- Amie Roman said...
... and you should check out I Love Typography blog. Enjoy!!
- February 8, 2009 at 7:17 PM
- Marcy said...
oooo... i do love typography-- thanks for the tip!
- February 8, 2009 at 8:31 PM
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There are tons of games that you will find that you can download and play on your computer and while some games are more popular than the others, RimWorld happens to be an in-demand game that you will enjoy playing. This game allows you to decorate and build things around which makes it very interesting. While there are a number of games similar to this, RimWorld is very intricate and it becomes one of those games that you will enjoy playing for hours on end. While the game includes a lot there are still quite a few people who wish there is more that they could do with the game and if you happen to be one of those people then you need to try out the Rim World Mods. These mods allow you to modify the game as per your requirement and enables you to do anything that you want to make the game suited to your taste. You can also change the rules and create your own rules to make the game more fun for you to play.
This mod is easy to use and because it's an online mod you do not need to worry about any virus or Trojan getting into your device. This makes it a safe mod to use.
There are a number of people that have begun using RimWorld mods in an attempt to become the best at the game. When you use mods you will be able to make sure that you are one step ahead of all the other players in the game. You will also not have to worry about the game developers because the mods are not detectable by anyone. You can use the mods for as long as you want and you can stay at the top of the leader board.


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Having a studio and boutique is a work in progress. I change my mind daily on props and displays. I have a nice industrial desk with my vintage type writer, and vintage cameras. I do a lot of my photo cards here . I still don't have a place in my studio where I can shoot photography, but I love to shoot right outside in Old town.
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Andrew Jenks.
Alright, are you done with the twisted faces? Yeah I know, he's not the hottest piece of ass known to woman, but this guy got me through personality. How did I discover such a normal chode?
Well, Mr. Jenks has a new show on MTV, "World of Jenks." It's a show that consists of him living with different types of characters for a week to see how it is to be them. So this morning, first thing that pops on the TV is MTV's infamous re-runs of shows, and one of them were Jenk's. The one that got me all googly about him was when he was living with an Autistic man. Now, I've seen Andrew's show before when he lived with a rapper for a week, and that didn't get my panties wet at all. But, after this show, and seeing him interact with the autistic man, my panties fell off and my heart softened!
The way he treated the man and just wanted to be his friend, and wanting to make sure that he made him happy made the "awwwwww's" and hand to the heart motions go crazy. I just wanted to pretend I was the chick from "The Ring" and go through the TV (minus the weird throaty"aaaaaa" sound and the hair plastered to the face look.) to give him a hug and maybe a sloppy kiss on the lips.....and then tell him nothing more can happen because I'm a married woman, of course. :) He has such a huge heart and is such a cool person, his looks were automatically over written. Therefore, he won the #10 title of the month.
I must confess, I almost blogged about another potential #10 last night. If it weren't for watching the show this morning, I would have been blogging about another man so totally different from this one. Wanna know who it would've been?
But in this case, personality won and looks (and size) lost. FYI though, I honestly don't think this will be the last time you see this Italian stallion on my blog......rrrrrrrrr


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Posted by Pastor Rosalind Y. Tompkins on June 15, 2012 at 10:58 PM
Pastor Rosalind Y. Tompkins continues to share the difference and parallels between Believing and Faith. She also shares about Manna from heaven.
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7 Reasons to get Twitter, and 3 Tips on how to use it.
March 17, 2011
7 Reasons to get Twitter
1. It's the most well known social network that neither too personal, nor too professional. Linkin can feel really dry and useless, while Facebook is for everyone and their mothers.
2.It's a good way to get involved with your community, and remove the awkward "Hello's".
3. Hobbyists, Entertainers, Businesses, and Celebs mostly have twitter. They even indicate if their legit or not, with a special blue check beside their name!
4. You can follow /un-follow anyone you like on twitter, giving you complete control over your news feed. Unlike Facebook, I feel delegated to keep my friends on Facebook, even though I haven't talked to them in over 3 years.
5.It's a really good way to find like-minded people that share similar tastes, especially in the entertainment industry.
6. It gives you more artistic freedom in terms of creating a unique username, and letting you change the design of your background.
7. Not anyone can follow you on Twitter and stalk your tweets. Due to a common misconception, you can always change the security settings on your account so random people won't follow you.
3 Tips on how to use Twitter
1. Don't just tweet about your day-to-day life like it's a to-do list. People find that boring, and if you decide to tweet something like that, put a small twist in it, like a funny story or something ironic that happened. It's okay to do this sometimes, but don't intentionality lie, nobody likes liars.
2. Tweet people you're following. They won't know who you are until you actually take part in an conversation over something they tweeted. If nothing seems to be of interest, why are you following them? Just talk to people and make friends! 🙂
3. Be interesting, be yourself! As lame as that sounds, it's true. Don't just re-tweet other tweets, or give neutral opinions on everything. Once you get out of that phase where your uncomfortable about posting on twitter, you'll be surprised to gain more followers.
Here's another article about Twitter etiquette which might be usefull in the future: http://flimgeeks.com/blog/being-a-good-follower-on-twitter/
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I'm reading through the Psalms during my morning times with the Lord, and today I made it to Psalm 46. As I read over the first part of the chapter I could not help but stop and make this a prayer for our neighbors in Japan. It is my prayer for the lost and the saved. For those who know the Lord, that they would find that even in this disaster the Word of God proven true, that the Lord is a very present help in trouble. That he is our fortress, and that he is with us always. And for those who are lost and without hope in this world, that many would come to know in the midst of utter destruction and ruin the eternal peace and comfort of their souls in God through Christ alone. That they would awaken to and experience the only true God as their immovable fortress and inexhaustible strength.
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah"
~ Psalm 46:1-7 ~
If you'll notice in this passage, there is an encouraging word of hope for all who have suffered as Japan is suffering. For in the sin-scarred world, waters will roar and foam, and mountains will be tremble at its swelling. But do not despair. For there is a "better" river, one whose streams do not wreak havoc and wash lives away without warning. It is a river that makes glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. And for those who repent and believe upon Jesus Christ for eternal salvation, they will one day sit by this river, in such safety and tranquility that words cannot describe while their hearts are forever over-flooded with the peace, joy, and satisfaction of God.


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Nasty looking storm, with high winds and on a track towards Florida. Might hit the keys on Sunday or before.
On Tuesday I am seeing lines at the gas stations and a run on water and other supplies at Publix and Home Depot. Looks like folks are prepping way ahead of time before supplies run out.
Keeping my fingers crossed that it does not decide to slam into the Tampa area with the high Cat numbers quoted.
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Sierra Seniors radio show January 22nd, 2011
1450 KVML AM - 9:05am-9:30amWritten by: Roberta Goodwin
Host: Cathie Peacock
Guest: Sandi Romena
Topic: The Tuolumne County Commission on Aging's Senior Expo
Cathie: Today we have Sandi Romena, sharing information on an upcoming event. Sandi, what is your role in this event and tell us more about yourself, what do you like to do, etc.? And please go on to describe this event that's great fun for our seniors and for all of us too.
Sandi: Well, I was born and raised in Tuolumne County and come from a family of a few generations in this area. I'm married 31 years, and with 2 grandchildren. I actually run a small consulting business and love to volunteer and help out our community when I can. I was invited by the Commission to help out with the Senior Expo last year, and it was so successful we're doing it again this year. I like to help the Tuolumne County Commission on Aging in running this informational fair so that our seniors know what's going on. It's going to be held this year on May 25th, and in a bigger building, the John Muir Building, because last year we sort of outgrew ourselves. Last year we had 57 booths and about 400 people attended. This year we're inviting all non-profits as we did last year, and any business that caters to seniors, their families, and their care-givers, too. We're charging a small fee, 'cause that helps us support the event, and again, we will be offering a blood draw and other attractions. Even though we target seniors, anyone can come. Please attend, because you can talk one-on-one with the different agencies and get your questions answered, whether it's elder abuse or any other topic.
C: You're inviting the care-giving community, and others in the business community, and family members as well, or anyone thinking ahead in their own future... Along that line we also have quite a few attorneys who come to give out estate planning info. What a great way to pick an estate planning attorney, to come talk to them face-to-face, much better than out of a phone book.
S: Exactly. For example, a local plumbing company had a booth last year and they featured their walk-in tubs. What a good way to come see this product and touch it, and ask questions, either for yourself or a family member.
C: Can people or businesses call you if they're interested on participating?
S: Oh yes, my number is 532-1607 and I'd love for them to call, as this event is FOR them. Last year's event "grew out" of our space which just shows the need for an event like this.
C: I remember last year when people came by the Tuolumne County Commission on Aging's booth and said how amazed they were at how useful and informative the event was, especially to have all these providers in one area.
S: If people call me, I will be happy to send them an application, it is first-come, first-serve with a cut-off date. You can fax the application back to the same phone number 532-1607 and my email address will be on the form and on the flyer and we will start advertising more soon The Expo will be May 25th rain or shine, from 9AM to 2PM and of course it is an inside venue so no weather worries. Also, our new venue will accommodate walkers and wheelchairs and some wheelchairs will be available should someone need them especially later in the day when some folks might get tired. The same food provider will come back, and the Palo Alto Veteran's Administration will come back again too. We plan to have the same "Senior Idol" contest, last year's was such a hit! There's a lot of senior talent in this county. So if you have a talent, call me! Also please call me if you're a provider or know of one who might like to have a booth.
Oh, and we also have some service organizations, such as the VA and others. We do run this thing with all volunteers; it's so heart-warming and gratifying.
C: Remember, the Tuolumne County Commission on Aging does not endorse any one product or provider, we're just making them available for informational purposes.
S: Yes, don't bring money, there's nothing for sale.
C: How many vendors can you accommodate?
S: Approximately 75 and I've received 8-9 applications already.
C: What I personally like about this event is that these kinds of people all support each other. And wrapping up, call Sandi at 532-1607 to volunteer as well as to ask for your booth application, or to suggest someone for a booth.
Have a great weekend, see you right here next week on Sierra Seniors.
Have a great weekend, see you right here next week on Sierra Seniors.


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For this celebration of Victory in Europe Day, I thought I would bring together a selection of photographs taken around the world on VE Day, May 8th 1945, 70 years ago today. While not completely over yet, the relief felt, thanksgiving offered, and celebrations held to commemorate the ending of a major part of World War II was immense. These are just some of the pictures which bring those feelings to life as we remember those brave men and women of 70 years ago.
|Crowds cheer outside Buckingham Palace as the King
and the Royal Family make their appearance.
|A young man holds aloft a Union flag amidst the crowds gathered in Whitehall
|French civilians march down the Champs-Élysées under the Arc de Triomphe.
|A group of military staff reading the news of VE Day at headquarters in Paris
|Bay Street, Downtown Toronto, 8th May 1945
|Victory Ceremonies at the Military Cenotaph
|Huge crowds gather in the streets of New York.
|The celebration continues in Times Square.
And the times of commemoration ought to continue as long as we remember this era of history that should never be forgotten.
Collected and Posted by William A Moore


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Thursday, December 15, 2011
Bornholm, Denmark
In 1859, my mom's great grandfather (Thomas' great great great grandfather), Theodor Andersen Skovgaard immigrated, at age 20, to the United States from a village called Vester Marie on an island called Bornholm that is part of Denmark. Skovgaard was the name of the farm where his family lived. In the U.S. he used the name Theodor Andersen. Here are two videos to show us what Bornholm looks like (in the summer; they have lots of winter, being closer to Sweden than Denmark). The video above is a little slower so you can see each of the photos; the one below is peppier.
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There was a time, not too long ago, when I wouldn't have been able to read an opinion piece called End of Life, At Birth. The title alone would have kept me away. Too liable to scratch away at the scab that has finally begun to harden over my wound.
Written by Dr. April Dworetz, a neonatologist, the piece examines the moral quandary of sustaining life in very premature infants.
Earlier this year, I shared my children's birth stories, on their birthdays. But last month, I let my third child's birthday come and go. She was born July 8, 2009, though she never took a breath.
When my water broke at 22 weeks, 4 days, I knew it was very bad. I knew that where we were living, in the UK, newborns would not get any medical care before 24 weeks gestation. But I also knew that even if we crossed that shaky line, it wouldn't guarantee anything in terms of her health. Unlike the parents of 23-week baby "Miracle", described in Dworetz's piece, Josh and I are scientifically-minded and well-informed; we knew the many risks associated with extreme premature birth.
I knew that babies need amniotic fluid to grow, and that mine was going, fast, along with worrying bloody show. I knew that there was no way to stop the leak, nor to put substitute fluid back inside. But there was so much I didn't know. No one at the public hospital where I was admitted ever looked me in the eye and told me that I was going to lose my baby. I understand, completely, why Miracle's parents allowed their child to be resuscitated. The opposite choice is so shocking, it hardly registers.
Our baby was going to die? But we had just picked up a hand-me-down crib from a friend. Our daughters, ages 6 and 4, had attended the 20 week ultrasound, and were thrilled to learn they would have another sister.
I would have to birth the baby. For some reason, I thought the doctors could spare me from this; rescue me from the baby dying inside me. But day followed day, as my body depleted itself of amniotic fluid, but refrained from going into active labor. I've since learned that it can be hard for a woman's body to go into labor before the hormones are right and ripe. If I had been more comfortable with death, and if anyone had given me frank choices, I might have gone home and waited, however many days or weeks it might have taken, until my body was ready to give birth. But I was not comfortable with death, and no one said a thing.
Also, there was that unspeakable fear hanging over my thoughts: if she, by some unlikely "miracle" made it past 24 weeks, they might put her on machines; keep her alive. And, as Dr. Dworetz explores in detail, there were many reasons to question that course of action, for the affliction she might have experienced, and for our own.
I forbade my daughters from coming to see me; I didn't even speak to them on the phone. It was like a state of purgatory, in which I couldn't explain what was happening, so I chose not to try. After one ultrasound, in which I held my gaze away from the screen, terrified of seeing both the technician's face, and my baby's, I wanted it to be over. I knew that our baby did not have a future, and I felt like I was in hell. I couldn't continue to live until this was over.
I asked for, and was given, drugs to bring on active labor. I had to sign a piece of paper, as technically I was choosing to end the pregnancy. (If I had been in Texas, following the passage of recent laws, my desperate pleas to bring this suffering to an end would have been ignored.)
A neonatologist, the most compassionate and straight-talking caregiver I encountered in my five-day ordeal, told me what to expect. She said that it was possible that the baby would be alive when she was born, but that because her lungs were not fully developed, she would not live more than a few hours. She told me that either way, I could hold the baby.
A nurse wrapped her in a blanket so only her ashen face was showing. She felt so light in my arms, like a tiny bundle of feathers. The nurse said, "she has your hair."
Though there was no religious obligation to have a funeral or sit shiva, our supportive rabbi helped to arrange a burial in a Jewish cemetery. Though there were family members who discouraged it, I insisted on attending. The day after I was discharged from the hospital, we drove to north London and watched as Leah Naomi was buried in an unmarked grave, full of babies, secrets, and loss.
I noticed that most people in my life didn't want to talk about the baby that had failed to live. Some people never ever mentioned it to me. It was like I had never been pregnant. For whatever reason, it was hard to talk about.
It's hard to write about, too. There was so much guilt, so much second-guessing, as I wondered what I must have done wrong; I felt like I had failed grandiosely as a mother. But that caring neonatologist in the hospital said one other comforting thing I'll never forget: she said that considering the innumerable things that can go awry in the process of growing a baby, the miracle is that they ever come out of the process well and fully-formed.
Dr. Dworetz's piece starts with Jackie Kennedy's loss, which I have thought about a lot: how publicly she was pregnant, and how publicly she was forced to mourn. Pregnancy, for most women, is a time of celebration and joy. What I didn't know, until after, is that loss is an ever-present part of the fragile life-giving process. I had entered the secret society in which women--some friends who had never before mentioned a word--shared stories of their own or their relatives' losses. I attended a support group, where I found out that babies die; not just mine.
As explored in another New York Times piece from this past weekend, trauma is an ever-present part of everyone's life, and our traumas are bound to us. They do not simply evaporate. This one will be with me, always.


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A 16th Century Russian medic at the court of Tsar Basil III prescribes the use of wormwood. (see details below) Wormwood comes in many forms, and it is unclear if the writer means grande wormwood, as used in real absinthe, or another variety.
What is interesting is to see the writer mention wormwood use in conception (could be a translation error). Is this an early reference to absinthe's noted aphrodisiac effect? I don't know, but it got me thinking. Tsar Basil certainly had problems producing an heir – he divorced his first wife as she was barren. His second wife later managed to produce a little darling called Ivan The Terrible! Ivan went on to beat his daugher in law causing a miscarriage, and then killed his own son.
Many people think that knowledge of herbs were much deeper in ancient times, that we have lost many secrets, is that right?
It is partly right. For instance modern physicians advice to take wormwood liqueur to improve appetite and stir up digestion. Nickolay Lubchanin advises to take wormwood juice with honey and sugar to those suffering from fever. To improve blood composition one must boil wormwood in wine and take it on an empty stomach in the morning.
Another prescription is for ill eyes and eyelids: one must mix up wormwood juice with honey and smear one's eyelids for "the eyes to become light". If one drinks this compound, according to Nickolay Lubchanin, it helps conception. Wormwood juice was considered more useful than herb extract. Here is the analogue of modern popular "liver cleaning": drink wormwood juice ten days running 3 zolotniks (1 zolotnik is equal to about 4,23 gram) mixed with sugar. It will give one a good skin colour.
Dr. Tatyana Isachenko talking to Pravda about a manuscript by Nickolay Lubchanin (1534)


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After studying the US Army account of the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, I picked a few significant paragraphs to publish:
On the morning of 16 December General Middleton's VIII Corps had a formal corps reserve consisting of one armored combat command and four engineer combat battalions. In dire circumstances Middleton might count on three additional engineer combat battalions which, under First Army command, were engaged as the 1128th Engineer Group in direct support of the normal engineer operations on foot in the VIII Corps area. In exceptionally adverse circumstances, that is under conditions then so remote as to be hardly worth a thought, the VIII Corps would have a last combat residue-poorly armed and ill-trained for combat-made up of rear echelon headquarters, supply, and technical service troops, plus the increment of stragglers who might, in the course of battle, stray back from the front lines. General Middleton would be called upon to use all of these "reserves." Their total effect in the fight to delay the German forces hammering through the VIII Corps center would be extremely important but at the same time generally incalculable, nor would many of these troops enter the pages of history.1
A handful of ordnance mechanics manning a Sherman tank fresh from the repair shop are seen at a bridge. By their mere presence they check an enemy column long enough for the bridge to be demolished. The tank and its crew disappear. They have affected the course of the Ardennes battle, even though minutely, but history does not record from whence they came or whither they went. A signal officer checking his wire along a byroad encounters a German column; he wheels his jeep and races back to alert a section of tank destroyers standing at a crossroad. Both he and the gunners are and remain anonymous. Yet the tank destroyers with a few shots rob the enemy of precious minutes, even hours. A platoon of engineers appears in one terse sentence of a German commander's report. They have fought bravely, says the foe, and forced him to waste a couple of hours in deployment and maneuver. In this brief emergence from the fog of war the engineer platoon makes its bid for recognition in history. That is all. A small group of stragglers suddenly become tired of what seems to be eternally retreating. Miles back they ceased to be part of an organized combat formation, and recorded history, at that point, lost them. The sound of firing is heard for fifteen minutes, an hour, coming from a patch of woods, a tiny village, the opposite side of a hill. The enemy has been delayed; the enemy resumes the march westward. Weeks later a graves registration team uncovers mute evidence of a last-ditch stand at woods, village, or hill.
The story of the units that were retained under tactical control and employed directly by General Middleton in the attempt to form some defense in depth in the VIII Corps center has been partially recorded and therefore can be narrated. The effect that these units had in retarding the German advances, a course of action evolving extemporaneously, must be considered along with the role played by the uncoordinated front-line formations in the haphazard sequence of their delaying actions from east to west. For convenience sake the VIII Corps action is recounted here in independent detail.
With the very limited forces at his disposal prior to 16 December the VIII Corps commander found it physically impossible to erect any of the standard defenses taught in the higher army schools or prescribed in the field service regulations. The best he could do to defend the extended front was to deploy his troops as a screen, retaining local reserves for local counterattack at potentially dangerous points. In effect, therefore, the main part of Middleton's reserve consisted of the battalions and companies assembled in or close to the villages which formed the strongpoints of the screen. Under the circumstances there could be no thought of an elastic defense with strong formations echeloned in any depth behind the forward positions. In the event of a general attack in great strength delivered against all parts of the corps front simultaneously, Middleton had little choice but to carry out the general directive to "defend in place." With four engineer battalions and one small armored combat command as the only corps reserve behind an elongated and brittle linear defense Middleton's commitment of this last reserve would turn on the attempt to plug a few of the gaps in the forward line, slow the enemy columns on a few main roads, and strengthen by human means two or three of the natural physical barriers deep in the corps rear area.


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This week's been a really hectic one for me, so I was really thrilled to find a palette that spoke to me at once, and one I had all the beads I needed! I chose to replace the beige with silver, and omitted the red completely. 🙂 It wasn't working with the design I had in mind.
The last PwP I did was my first attempt at hammering 18-gauge wire flat, and I loved it so much, I wanted to make it the focal point of this pair of earrings.
I'm still getting the hang of it, and really can't figure out how I hammered one into a gentle curve, and I couldn't figure out how to do the same to the other, so right now they're a little mismatched, but I'm just going to trim the bottom off , and have them all match. 🙂
But for now, I'll leave you with the really simple stick earrings. I love the way the colours look together, and the little curve doesn't spoil the look.
But I'm still going to trim the bottoms off!
Have a great weekend, all!


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Meeting of the KTC of Al Fayhaa with the Union of Municipalities of Batroun
During the month of April, the KTC of Al Fayhaa met representatives of the Union of Muncipalities of Batroun ,member of MedCities Association, in order to share the priorities and concerns of the Union to identify possible collaborations with Medcities.
In order to identify the main challenges of the municipalities members of the Union, the KTC of Al Fayhaa met the Vice President of the Union of Municipalities of Batroun and Mayor of Kfour EL Arabi Municipality, Mr. Nasr Farah, and the Mayor of Ras Nhach municipality, Mr.Ihab Kalaoun.
The priorities of the Union were highlighted during the meeting. The main concern for both municipalities was the definition and implementation of a master plan for the coastal zone extending from Chekka to KfarAbida, that should identify ang give response to the main challenges related with the tourism sector on the mountainous region of the Union.
Two kinds of tourisme were identified during the meeting: Eco Tourism and Religious tourism. Many regions could be considered as touristic destinations such as Douma, River of Joz and the valley of Kfarhalda. The agreement was to work for the definition of a feasibility study for the touristic vision of the area.
Finally, the KTC met the Mayor of Batroun city and President of the Union of Municipalities of Batroun, Mr. Marcellino Hark.
During the meeting, both parties discussed on the priorities of the Batroun City and the identification of MedCities support for achieving them. First priority concerned the realization of wooden pedestrian walkway all along the sea coastal zone. The draft project enhances the coastal zone of Batroun and it should be defined according with the Ministeries affected. This project could be a great opportunity for business and job creation, and would be very important for the Old City heritage. It would also held to work for another priority for the Municipality that is related to the improvement of the old souks of Batroun as a touristic asset of the city.


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You spend hours in your kitchen. From cooking family meals to entertaining a house full of guests, your kitchen is a hot spot for good food and good company.
When it comes time to give your kitchen a makeover, one of the first things you think is, "How much will this cost?" Budgets are the biggest reason people opt for a DIY kitchen remodel, but they don't have to stand in your way of getting a room you will be proud to show off.
Here are top money saving tips you'll love having so that you can get the kitchen of your dreams without breaking the bank.
Organize Your Space
Creating an efficient space that promotes easier cooking and living is not only convenient, but it can also save you money. Organizing your space before you begin will help you avoid demolishing large chunks of your existing kitchen that you could have salvaged. For example, before you rip out your cabinetry, consider how you can use the shelves more efficiently so you save on new features you don't need. Before you start your kitchen remodel make sure to declutter your kitchen.
DIY The Demolition
The first thing you'll need to do is the demolition. Hiring a professional to demo the kitchen is costly. Instead, rent a dumpster and the equipment and get after it on your own. It's a great workout, stress reliever and money saver.
Lighten Up
The lighting in your room has a tremendous impact on your space, but tearing holes in your wall to add windows and more light will skyrocket your budget. Instead, try lightening up other areas of your kitchen first. Incorporate lighter elements in your room, such as ash flooring or a light colored backsplash. This will instantly brighten your room.
Don't Move The Plumbing
Avoid moving your kitchen sink at all costs. When planning your space, plan around the sink. Plumbing is by far the most expensive part of your project. If you absolutely must move the sink, upgrade your pipes in the process. This might not save you money in the immediate future, but it will as your house gets older and the pipes are worn.
Stick To The Stock
Custom homes are all the rage, but they're also all the expense. Stick to stock sizing when it comes to doors, cabinetry, windows, and more. Avoiding customization of any piece of your kitchen will shave quite a few dollars off of your overall project cost. Then, you can use that cost savings to decorate in a way that makes your kitchen unique to you, still giving you that customized look and feel you love.
Kitchen remodels are daunting and expensive when not done correctly. With these tips you can have a more enjoyable experience and create the kitchen of your dreams while pinching your pennies. How have you remodeled your kitchen? Tell us in the comments below!


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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) "seeks to promote and protect human rights in Great Britain." It is sponsored by the Government Equalities Office.
With his Early Day Motion 478, John Hemming MP asks why it has not intervened in support of complaints made by UK citizens about wrongful adoptions.
Following a first report by Slovak TV on 23 August 2012, he points out that the Slovak Representative at the European Court of Human Rights is willing to intervene in support of complaints made by Slovak citizens.
The destruction of a happy Slovak family meant that the father lost his two sons, wife, job and home. I heard not only his own account but also the one of his Pastor who was allowed to look after the boys for a month.
Then 3 police cars came to take the children, holding the mother and grandmother screaming. The Pastor knew he would be arrested, if he had refused to let the children go…
Related articles
- The Equality and Human Rights Commission is being destroyed | Lester Holloway (guardian.co.uk)
- Reforming the European Court of Human Rights: The Interlaken process (libraryeuroparl.wordpress.com)


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