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April 4, 1975
Sadie C. DALESIO
Caspar WEINBERGER, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Gourley, Senior District Judge.
The opinion of the court was delivered by: GOURLEY
GOURLEY, Senior District Judge:
This complaint has been filed to obtain a review of a final decision of the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare denying plaintiff disability benefits under the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C.A. § 405(g). The immediate matter before the Court is defendant's motion for summary judgment.
If substantial evidence exists supporting the denial of disability benefits, the Secretary's determination must be affirmed. Gentile v. Finch, 423 F.2d 244 (3rd Cir., 1970). Having reviewed the entire record, the Court must conclude that there is substantial evidence to support the action taken by defendant, and accordingly defendant's motion should be granted.
Plaintiff filed an application for Social Security retirement insurance benefits and health insurance benefits on October 10, 1972. Plaintiff alleged that she was born on October 7, 1907, and that since a breast operation on March 28, 1972, she has been so disabled she can no longer work. This application was denied because it had been determined that she did not have the requisite eighteen quarters of coverage to be a fully insured individual for purposes of entitlement to retirement insurance benefits under § 202(a) of the Social Security Act, taking into account her date of birth as October 7, 1907; and that she did not have the requisite fifteen quarters of coverage taking into account her date of birth to be entitled health insurance benefits under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act.
Section 202(a) of the Social Security Act provides that every individual who (1) is fully insured; (2) has attained the age of 62; and (3) has filed an application shall be entitled to monthly retirement benefits. Section 214(a) of the Act defines a "fully insured individual" as one who has at least one quarter of coverage for each calendar year after 1950 and prior to the year in which the wage earner attained age 62. Section 226(a) of the Act provides that every individual shall be entitled to hospital insurance benefits who has attained the age 65 and is entitled to retirement insurance benefits under § 202 of the Act.
The claimant contends that she has accumulated 33 quarters of coverage, and not seven quarters as found by the defendant; and, therefore, she feels that the Social Security benefits claimed for are being unjustly denied. The record reveals the following: that claimant babysat for her step-granddaughter two to three nights a week from 1965 to 1973; that said babysitting was performed by claimant until the step-granddaughter was eighteen years of age; that claimant received $40 cash per month for said services; and that according to claimant's representative, although the step-granddaughter was seventeen or eighteen years of age, the child's mother did not like to leave the daughter alone in a house in what was described as a wild community. The record further reveals that the claimant held the position of treasurer in the Uniontown Investment Company from the second quarter of 1967 to date; that the said corporation is a closely held family corporation formed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; that there are 10,000 shares of common stock, 8,500 shares of which are owned by plaintiff's husband (president), 1,000 shares of which are owned by plaintiff (treasurer), and 500 shares of which are owned by plaintiff's step-daughter (secretary); that the corporation has its headquarters in plaintiff's home and pays a monthly rental of $15 to plaintiff and her husband; that the salaries paid by the corporation to its officers at the time of its formation was $150 per month to the president and $40 per month to the treasurer and secretary; that in 1972 all three officers received $100 per month; that in 1973 the president and treasurer received $50 per month while the secretary continued to receive $100 per month; and that according to plaintiff's representative the equal salaries notwithstanding the disparity of services performed by the president (claimant's representative) and the treasurer (claimant) was attributed to the poor stock market condition.
Finally, the record reveals that claimant's representative, Mr. Dalesio, her husband and the person who testified in claimant's behalf at the hearing, contended that it was unnecessary for his wife to appear and testify to further explain the nature of the services she rendered to her step-granddaughter or where such services had been performed; or what specific services she rendered as treasurer of the Uniontown Investment Company and why her salary as treasurer should have been increased from $40 per month to $100 per month while the admitted guiding force of said corporation and the president thereof had his salary reduced from $150 per month to only $50 per month.
The Court has made a complete and exhaustive review of the record and must conclude that the factual determination made by defendant in denying said medical and retirement benefits are supported by the record. The conclusion is required that the defendant properly excluded those quarters of coverage which the plaintiff claims due her as a result of her babysitting for her step-granddaughter and her working as treasurer in the Uniontown Investment Corporation. In view of the foregoing the Court must conclude that there is substantial evidence to support defendant's determination, and thus defendant's motion for summary judgment should be granted.
And now, this 4th day of April, 1975, defendant's motion for summary judgment is hereby granted. Judgment is hereby entered in favor of defendant, Caspar W. Weinberger, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, and against plaintiff, Sadie C. Dalesio.
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Saludos from Los Angeles, originally from Buenos Aires! I'm really proud of what you're doing man! We need more sites like this online. Stay up! Hasta la victoria siempre!
Nice idea!
I know at least three blogs in the same line of yours.
I don't count mine, even if you will find some "engaged singers" there.
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Argentina, Uruguay, etc but also a Bob Dylan's complete (or almost complete) discography
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Hi I've got 2 others lps from orquesta revolucion 70 than the ones posted here… give me an address and I will send you some links to download them…..
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I was surprised to find this reference to La Revolucion, an orquestra that dates back so long.
I'll be loking forward to see what you got. Keep up the good work.
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This paper provides a formal specification in Z of a new intelligent hypertext model called the soft-link hypertext model (SLHM). This model has been implemented and extensively tested, and provides a new methodology for constructing the future generation of information retrieval systems. SLHM has the following three major advantages. First, it is automatically formulated. Second, powerful neural learning mechanisms are applied, thereby improving its efficiency and applicability. Third, machine intelligence installed can be utilised for on-line assistance during navigating and information browsing. This specification has been developed by application of an existing formal framework for specifying hypertext systems.
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Location: The British Asian Trust Offices, St James's Palace
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Strategic Leadership
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Sabbath is the rest day, but the true rest in God is the spiritual rest than can only be found in Jesus. Work is not the normal work, but work in doing sinful habit. The word of God gave us power to stop the work of sinful flesh in Christ. Our confession is that Christ is our High Priest who died for our sins on earth, but now interceding for the cause and offerings of His people in heaven. So let us come boldly to the throne, the true rest... Reading: Heb. 4. God bless PF
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Friday, June 28, 2013
Hebrews 3
Moses was a faithful servant in the house owned by Christ. The hardening of the heart is the spring of all other sins; and the heart is the repository for good and evil. But now, we are made partakers of Christ's nature and righteousness, and they should maintain unto the end. Let us beware of trusting to outward privileges, but pray to be included with the true believers who entered heaven, while others failed because of unbelief... Reading: Heb. 3. God bless, PF
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Hebrews 2
Our minds and memories are like leaky vessels, we don't retain what is poured into them. Neglect of this great salvation, not caring of it, nor regarding the worth of the gospel is a sin in the Lord's eyes. Our response is to love the Lord, and to pay more careful attention to the things we have heard. The suffering of Christ was confirmed to us by His witnesses, and it was accompanied with signs and wonders... Reading: Heb. 2. God bless. PF
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Hebrews 1
This epistle shows the superiority of the gospel of Christ than the Law of Moses. Jesus' message is the final revelation of God to humanity, and the fulness of Godhead dwells in Him. Though angels were God's messengers and many Jews had a superstitious respect for angels, it was necessary to insist that they were only ministering spirits, mere servants of the Christ, Who is the creator of all things... Reading: Hebrews 1. God bless. PF
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Philemon was a rich man, converted through Paul. Onesimus was the slave of Philemon, having run away from his master and went to Rome. Then, he met Paul and was converted to Christianity. Paul took care of him till his conduct proved the truth and sincerity of his conversion. Paul wished to restore the relationship of the two. So he sent Onesimus back with a letter requesting Philemon to forgive his slave's wrong doing... Reading: Philemon. God bless. PF
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Monday, June 24, 2013
Titus 3
The outward sign in baptism is the washing of regeneration. The work is inward and spiritual, resulting to the answer of good conscience, for without which the outward washing will avail nothing. The workers is the Spirit of God, who helps us to mortify sin, perform duties, and bear fruits. Though we may think some sins light, if the Lord awaken the conscience, we shall feel even the smallest sin heavy upon our souls... Reading: Titus 3. God bless. PF
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Saturday, June 22, 2013
Titus 2
Senior disciples of Christ must behave in every thing agreeably to the Christian doctrine. Young men and adult must be sober and careful that God's word may not be blasphemed by unbelievers. Failure to do so is a great reproach to Christianity. The grace of God that brings salvation teaches believers to forsake sin and evil things. It leads us to look for the glorious appearing of Christ, the blessed hope of all Christians... Reading: Titus 2. God bless. PF
Friday, June 21, 2013
Titus 1
The character and qualities of a true leader is contrasted with false leader. God's leader takes care of the affairs of the church and his family, while the false leaders are described to be serving a worldly interest under pretense of religion. They profess to know God, yet in their actions deny and reject Him. The true Christians know what is true and pure, but those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure... Reading: Titus. 1. God bless. PF
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
2 Timothy 4
People will turn away from the truth, grow weary of the gospel. The love of this world is the cause of turning back from the ways of Jesus. But Paul had kept the faith, and the crown of righteousness awaited him. Believers have it not at present, for it is laid up for them in heaven. Let's continue to preach the word, in season or out of season. We need no more to make us happy, than to have the Lord Jesus with our spirits... Reading: 2 Tim. 4. God bless. PF
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
2 Timothy 3
The church suffered from the outside through persecution, and from the inside because of some corrupt members who want to gratify their own interest. Times are perilous when people are without natural affection to others, and have no rule over their own spirits. A form of godliness is traditional religion, but the power of God transforms life. The Bible is the only book that can make a person wise unto salvation in Christ... Reading: 2 Tim. 3. God bless. PF
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
2 Timothy 2
The focus of a Christian must be the reward, eternity with Christ.
If we would partake the fruits, we must labor; if we would gain the prize, we must run the race. Paul compared the believers to furnitures, some of great value, made of gold, some to smaller value, made of wood and clay. See to it that we are of great value to God. Every one in the church must be devoted to his Master's service, and thus fitted for His use... Reading: 2 Tim. 2. God bless. PF
If we would partake the fruits, we must labor; if we would gain the prize, we must run the race. Paul compared the believers to furnitures, some of great value, made of gold, some to smaller value, made of wood and clay. See to it that we are of great value to God. Every one in the church must be devoted to his Master's service, and thus fitted for His use... Reading: 2 Tim. 2. God bless. PF
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Monday, June 17, 2013
2 Timothy 1
Some of the most worthy and valuable servants the church has produced were ladies, like Lois and Eunice; faithfully serving the Lord. Paul's reminder was to stir up the gift the Holy Spirit has given us. Don't be afraid to use them, for God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power to meet difficulties and dangers; and the spirit of love which will carry us through opposition. So don't give up if someone turn away from us... Reading: 2 Tim. 1. God bless. PF
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Saturday, June 15, 2013
1 Timothy 6
Those who use Christianity to serve their own purpose will be disappointed, but those who mind it as their calling will be happy in this world even in another world. Godly people are content in their lives, but those who desire to be rich will be in danger. Money is good but covetousness is evil because they are giving Satan opportunity to tempt them to be dishonest, practice evil, and neglect God's word... Reading: 1 Tim. 6. God bless. PF
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Friday, June 14, 2013
1 Timothy 5
Respect must be paid to the dignity of years. Honor widows that are widows indeed, and encourage them. It is the duty of children, if parents are in need, to do it to the utmost of their strength. But widows who live in pleasure are spiritually dead while they live. God expects that Christians shall honor leaders, especially those who labor in words and teachings. Take care of our health so we can use our body for God's glory... Reading: 1 Tim. 5. God bless. PF
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Thursday, June 13, 2013
1 Timothy 4
In the latter days, some will depart from the true faith but will only listen to false teachings, unbiblical, even to the doctrine of demons. This is a strong warning to faithful Christians. Some people are concern on their physical body, but godliness is what God requires from us. Each of us receive the gift from Holy Spirit when we accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, so let us not neglect that gift but use to glorify the Lord... Reading: 1 Tim. 4. God bless. PF
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
1 Timothy 3
If Christians desire to serve God in a higher level, (ministry head) they must be ready to deny their worldly passion, and undergo hardships by devoting themselves to that ministry, otherwise they bring shame upon their position. Take heed of pride always, it is this sin that turned angels into demons. The mystery of godliness is Christ. He is God, who was made manifest in the flesh, taking our sins away, to be the people for Himself... Reading: 1 Tim. 3. God bless. PF
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
1 Timothy 2
The disciples of Christ must pray always. Our duty to God is to live a godly life and with all honesty. Godliness is the right worship of God; honesty is good conduct toward all men, and they must go together. Sin had made a quarrel between God and men, Jesus is the Mediator who makes peace. So, we must come to the knowledge of truth, for that is God's way to save sinners, otherwise we can't have peace with God. Reading: 1 Tim. 2. God bless. PF
Monday, June 10, 2013
1 Timothy 1
Law is good if one uses it lawfully; lawfully means total obedience, not just knowing it (v8). But man can only obey it through the strength of the Holy Spirit. Jesus came into the world to save sinners like us, and godliness of heart can be kept up by exercising faith in Him. Let us be upright in our conduct, do not abuse the grace of God, for some have violated their conviction that their faith has been shipwrecked... Reading: 1 Tim. 1. God bless. PF
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Saturday, June 8, 2013
2 Thessalonians 3
Many do not believe the gospel, and no wonder if they are restless and show malice in their endeavors to oppose it. Those who have received the gospel, are to live according to the gospel. Hold on to the end, never give up, or tire in work. The servant who waits for his Lord must be working as the Lord commanded. If we are idle, the devil will soon find us somewhat to do. It will be time enough to rest when we come to heaven... Reading: 2 Thes. 3. God bless. PF
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2 Thessalonians 2
Jesus is surely coming soon! This has been the faith & hope of all Christians, in all ages. All faithful believers shall be gathered together to Christ, to be with Him forever. The warning is that false doctrines will come like wind, & there would be a general falling away of many people, before this event come. Great division will be seen everywhere about the true doctrines. The man of sin will promotes wickedness with the intent of destroying the souls of many... Reading: 2 Thes. 2. God bless.
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Thursday, June 6, 2013
2 Thessalonians 1
God will trouble those that trouble His people, but rest from sin and sorrow to His servants. Jesus will appear in that Day with glory and power. His light will be piercing, and power consuming to all that rejected his message. Since that Day is just ahead, let us pray always that God will make us fit for what He has called us to be, and fill us with wisdom and act of faith with His own energy so that we can stand on that Day... Reading: 2 Thes. 1. God bless. PF
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Wednesday, June 5, 2013
1 Thessalonians 5
Christ did not reveal the exact time of His coming, but there are times and seasons for us to work in, and these are our duties to know and observe. This event will be a great surprise to all. It is horrible to the ungodly, no means to escape the wrath of God, but happy day to the true believers. So, let us strive to awaken ourselves and guard our spiritual enemies, so we can live to Him, with whom we hope to live forever... Reading: 1 Thes. 5. God bless. PF
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013
1 Thessalonians 4
Sanctification is a continuing work in process for our salvation, so strict restraint must be put upon the passion of our body and on the inclinations of our will, that if not check, may lead to wrong use. Death is unknown to men, and we know little about the state of man after death. The resurrection is the remedy for the fear of death. At the 2nd coming, everything will be changed, our life is full of happiness in Christ forever... Reading: 1 Thes. 4. God bless. PF
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Monday, June 3, 2013
1 Thessalonians 3
Paul's intent was to comfort the Thessalonians about their faith, that Jesus Christ was the Savior of the world. They should not be shaken by afflictions because Jesus suffered and they would also enter into his kingdom through many sufferings. But Jesus is more than enough to make up all their losses, and to reward all their labors. Therefore, let us acknowledge God in all our ways, and He will bless our plans and increase our love to one another... 1 Thes. 3. God bless PF
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Well. we did it.
And well it was that we did my three concerts well – in Rome, Bolsena and Dublin.
Sublime playing from the PRATOLEVA TRIO. Sublime programming too, as they got through
to great audiences my idea of " SEAN " and " NUA" , "OLD AND NEW ", Italian and Irish programmed
This embedded well the premiering of my new 2. PIANO TRIO ( with Viola ) ,
the birthing of a new Corcoran work where – forty years ago – I had with the FIRST Piano Trio broken
through an important barrier with Corcoran's macrocounterpoint.
Yes, well, we did it.


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Professor publishes work and takes on editor role
Justin N. Crowl, assistant professor of Criminal Justice Administration (CJA) at Mansfield University, recently published two reference works in Lockdown Nation: An Encyclopedia of Controversies and Trends in American Prisons.
The first piece discusses treatment in US prisons, while the other examines the cost of prisons.
Additionally, Crowl recently became the production editor for Police Practice and Research (PPR), a peer-reviewed, international journal that presents current and innovative police research from around the world.
In this role, he oversees the publication of the journal and editorial work, including proofreading, copyediting, and the composition/layout of each issue.
He also reviews articles, ensuring adherence to journal-specific policies, and coordinates the online and print publication of journal issues.
Crowl also serves as the editor for Working Paper Series, an online journal affiliated with the International Police Executive Symposium and PPR.


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"Frank and Jen Spangler have been married for nearly 22 years. They admit to being very different from one another which is also why they are the best of friends and are so good for each other! They have four children who mean everything to them!
Frank is a molecular biologist/chemist. He is very analytical and logical, and incredibly good natured. He is the world's most enthusiastic Disney fan and loves to take his family to Disneyland at least every couple of years! He has a secret love of screenwriting, building computers, cooking and politics. He is one of the smartest, kindest people you will ever meet.
Jen is an outdoors kind of girl. She loves to hike, camp, fish, garden and do yard work! She feels like she is still a kid at heart and wishes her body could feel as limber and strong as when she was 20! She has been a psychotherapist for 18 years and enjoys giving firesides and teaching seminars as well. Most of all, she is a homebody who loves hanging out with her family!
Joseph, who is 20, is serving a mission in South Korea and will return in early June of 2012. He is an amazing artist, has a sharp wit, and has a gift for making everyone around him feel comfortable. He plays the trumpet, loves fencing, and other types of swordplay, and wants to work for Pixar as an animator. He has a tender, compassionate heart and an ever present smile!
Natalie, our 18 year old, is bubbly, smart, ambitious, and fun! She attends Tuacahn High School and is preparing to start at SUU in the fall. She always has a million things on her plate, is super-organized, and has a love for life and new experiences. She is quirky, happy and spreads sunshine wherever she goes!
Savannah, who is nearly 15, also attends Tuacahn High School, and has found a deep love of acting and being a part of the choral group, "Radiante." She is an avid reader, a wiz in the kitchen (especially with baking), loves math, and loves to garden. She is more timid than her siblings, but when she is around her friends, she can be a real firecracker! She also has an incredible gift with animals and shares her most tender side with any living creature she sees.
Christian, who is about to turn 13, is the athlete of the group. He loves basketball, rock climbing, swimming, riding bikes and scooters, and jumping on the tramp. He is busy working on getting through all the levels in scouting so he can achieve Eagle! He is very smart, is a great friend and always wants to be on the move! He is gifted with his hands and can figure out how to build or fix things in a jiffy! He is fun to be around and can usually get the whole family laughing with his jokes or silly impersonations!"
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The temperature is dropping slightly here and I'm thinking about food that warms from the inside. One thing we can say about winter is that it forces us to stay home a bit more, relax and stay warm. Food is a great part of that routine. There are recipes I only use in the winter time and by fall, I'm ready to think about them again.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. (CBS) — It was full squad workout day two Friday for the Red Sox as they held a brief team meeting and then hit the warm Florida sunshine for a two hour workout.
Meanwhile, many of the Sox players and staff took part in the team's annual charity golf tournament Friday afternoon as they helped raise thousands of dollars for Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida.
I sat down with Jon Lester on Friday morning before the workout. In a wide-ranging interview — which you can see Sunday night on Sports Final on WBZ-TV at 11:35 p.m. — we'll cover such topics as 2013 spring training 2013 vs 2014 spring training, the off-field chemistry, Boston Strong, and his contract. He also had some interesting things to say about the so-called "hometown discount" he's willing to take.
As for the workout:
–Friday was the first time that pitchers threw live batting practice. It's always a sight to see as hitters step into the cage and either don't swing at all or usually barely get a piece of the bat on the ball……
–Dustin Pedroia said it initially looks like the ball is coming in at about a thousand miles per hour and that he used to panic for the first couple of days of camp thinking he couldn't hit, but that he's now used to it……
–David Ortiz told me he never swings on the first day…..he just watches and track pitches to get a feel for being back in the batter's box. Manny Ramirez used to do the same thing. But, Manny took it a step further because even in regular batting practice he wouldn't even swing hard for a few days once arriving in camp…..
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–Watched Felix Doubront throw live BP. He looked smooth for the most part, although the slimmed down pitcher did have some issues with finishing his pitches. Again, very early though.
–Allen Webster also threw. When he keeps everything down in the zone and displays confidence….he cam dominate as his stuff is electric…..
–Poor David Ross got re-introduced to the wear and tear that catching can do to your body. About 3 swings in on Pedroia facing Felix Doubront…Ross got nailed with a foul tip in the neck-collar bone area. Ouch! As usual, he paused…gathered himself and kept going……
–Dustin Pedroia told me the biggest thing he accomplished in the past six months..and it wasn't winning a World Series. You can hear what it was Friday night at 11pm during our WBZ-TV news………
–John Farrell says yes Chris Capuano, who is expected in camp Saturday, is insurance now that Ryan Dempster has moved on…..but that he likes him as a third lefty in the bullpen(behind Breslow and Miller) especially against the AL East….
–Larry Lucchino took some shots at the Yankees again….called them a "different animal" than the Sox for signing all these free agents to long term deals the past two years…….
–Larry also said there was a "conversation" with David about a contract extension on Thursday…….and he was thrilled with Jon Lester's hometown discount and wanting to finish his career in Boston type of comments this past off-season and that the two sides would get together sometime this spring to begin negotiations on a long term deal…..
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Dan Roche called in to chat with Andy Gresh and Scott Zolak, and from what he's seen thus far it's startling to notice the difference in progression between the pitchers and the hitters.
At this point, the batters are "way behind" and will take some time adjusting to the high velocity. When David Ortiz was in the batting box today he didn't even take any swings. Rather, he wanted to track the pitches and train his eyes this early in the season.
Mike Napoli and Mike Carp both struggled at the plate, further proving Roche's point.
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{sf} operation coin-op
May 15, 2017
Did you know that on the last Sunday of the month you can throw away the fact that you're an adult and go play all the old school arcade games you want for free?!? Yup, well at Coin-Op Game Room San Francisco, this is quite the reality. Now, let's be honest, I didn't step foot into a single arcade until like the two times this happened in college, but I hear that arcades were huge back when kids walked around with quarters in their pockets, inserted them into machines, and then engaged in some game for a few minutes until they lost and had to try again. Games like Street Fighter and Pac-Man were big during these times and going to Coin-Op it was pretty amazing to see all these adults (you have to 21+ since it's essentially a bar with local and California beers on tap) get really into racing each other, throwing basketballs to try and beat the record, and shoot at the bad guys. And for sure it's better when it's free, right?
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{san diego} the company holiday party
January 2, 2013
Announced the company-wide email,
What seems like a holiday season's holy grail.
Ho, ho, ho, (your company name)'er,
Reserve this time on your calendar.
"Holiday party planning by company elves."
Games and contests to amuse ourselves.
Gifts and prizes, and something big,
A visit by the company bigwig.
For a chance to get out of the cubicle maze.
We'll even tolerate the potluck craze,
Food is, of course, the main attraction.
Diet? Well, that's in my new year's resolution!
Naturally, there is the obligatory clue,
"A surprise appearance by guess who!"
Never knew the Guess Who was old St. Nick.
Must be Santa's many special appearance trick.
One company booked a harbor cruise.
Beholding USS Midway from the ocean views.
Another hosted a formal attired dinner function.
Spouses were invited for a family celebration.
A favorite is the holiday gift exchange.
The Secret Santa idea seems a bit strange.
Buy a present for, not your loved ones,
But someone you don't know or think derange.
The Yankee Swap is always fun.
Woe to the one who draws number one.
Everyone's present can be swapped away at any time.
Never count on what you think you've won.
A voice of plead from the cubicle farm.
Forget the special appearance and the bigwig charm.
Ditch the cruise and the extravagances.
Distribute that expenses as special bonuses.
Just feed us and send us home, satiated.
We'll come back next year, re-invigorated.
Ready to execute and deliver,
For an even bigger celebration next year.
{phx} all-in-one party
February 8, 2010
Superbowl XLIV Indianapolis Colts vs. New Orleans Saints was last night's excuse for a little party with lots of friends.
There was tons of party food …
… and delicious hot dogs and brats.
But it turned into a graduation, farewell, birthday and Superbowl party. Complete with yummy cake made by Stephanie of nomnom…Cupcake!
Contragulations on your graduation Kendall!
Farewell, Caren, we'll miss you!
Happy birthday Jacob and Jerad!
{phx} showering a bride
November 22, 2009
I went to a bridal shower yesterday. The bride's sister (the maid of honor) and mother hosted the lovely event. They invited everyone over for tea and scones, but, of course, there was way more than just tea and scones.
The bride and groom are getting married right before Christmas and the reception is at the Phoenix Art Museum. How awesome is that?
Asian groceries game
Really yummy food
Shower favors
{phx} red, white and found some blue
July 7, 2009
I live right next door (or just down the street) to Steele Indian School park where phx had its big Fourth of July celebration just a few days ago. So it made sense for people to gather at my place before the fireworks to avoid getting drowned in masses of people and not being able to find parking. And since I love decorating, I tried finding all the red, white and blue things I could to make the very empty (due to complete lack of furniture) apartment more festive. There was silver and red ribbon, a silver snowflake that I deemed a firework, a red vase but nothing blue! Good thing I remembered I still had some blue construction paper and a couple of chopsticks and wa-laa! out came some decorations. There were even some reddish raspberry vanilla cupcakes. Yum!
Some of my Fourth of July party decorations made using chopsticks.
Look at that huge mister at the park! The ground was sopping wet!
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LONDON (AP) -- Leicester City completed one of the greatest-ever sporting achievements Monday when the 5,000-1 underdogs won the Premier League for the first time.
Leicester players were crowded around a television inside top-scorer Jamie Vardy's house as they were handed the title by closest challenger Tottenham being held to a 2-2 draw by deposed champion Chelsea.
With an insurmountable seven-point lead over Tottenham with two games remaining, Leicester is champion of England for the first time in its 132-year history.
"Championes! Championes! Ole! Ole! Ole!" the jubilant Leicester players sang as they jumped up and down with their arms on each other's shoulders inside Vardy's house.
"Nobody believed we could do it, but here we are -- Premier League champions and deservedly so," Leicester captain Wes Morgan said. "I've never known a spirit like the one between these boys, we're like brothers."
Just two years ago, Vardy and many of his teammates were playing in the second tier and then came close to instantly dropping out of the Premier League. They started this season as among the favorites to be relegated again. But on Monday night fans who never dreamed their modest club in city with a population of 330,000 would conquer wealthier rivals descended on Leicester's King Power Stadium to party into the night.
"People saw it last season when everyone expected us to be relegated, but we fought back to prove people wrong," Morgan said.
Leicester, which will collect the trophy on Saturday when it hosts Everton at home, had not even finished higher than second since 1929.
English soccer has not had a first-time champion of the top flight since Nottingham Forest in 1978. And for the last 20 years the Premier League trophy has never left London or Manchester, with Arsenal, Chelsea, United and City sharing the trophy between them.


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You Asked For It
Every time I see that picture of the woman screaming at Kent State a few things come to mind. The first is I just want to tell her to lighten up. The second one is I wonder what her major is. The third is, I wonder where that Vietnamese general with the pistol is, he's shooting the wrong hippy in the head. The fourth is, "Hey, nice camel toe." And the fith is, did they ever find that Edward Munch painting that got stolen?
I know, I'm going to hell. At least I'm not naked and on fire.
And for the record, check out Rodney Anonymous's reply to this.
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Cramping on top of it. Brown and light pink spotting. Still internal but enough now that I'm really starting to worry.
I'm not ready to give up. I want this baby so much.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Spotting. Again.
Cramping on top of it. Brown and light pink spotting. Still internal but enough now that I'm really starting to worry.
Posted by A at 9/04/2007 09:02:00 PM
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- Cricket said...
When the ligaments stretch, they can really pull and cause pain. I hope that's all you're experiencing.
- September 5, 2007 at 6:25 AM
- Hekateris said...
It's no consolation, but I keep bleeding as well. Bed rest, though boring, is your friend at this time.
Now for the details - are you bleeding enough to fill more than one pad an hour? If not, you're probably okay. If it's any help, I soaked my underwear with bright red blood on Thursday for no particular reason, started clotting on Friday and am just now ending the bleeding. It's scary as hell, but give your doctor a call and see if you can come in for a scan.
Remember, brown and very dark red blood with clots is far better than bright red blood!!
- September 5, 2007 at 6:42 AM
- A said...
@ Cricket - thanks. I hope that's all it is too. It's not exactly like a menstrual cramp, so I don't know how to describe it. And it's not constant. A lot of times, it's if I turn a certain way, and it seems to be worse at the end of the day.
@ Oro - thankfully, no. It's all internal bleeding, not enough even to get on my underwear. And it's brown and slightly nude/pinkish color but by this morning it's stopped. I just wish it would calm down and stop.
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Genealogy Workshop
Baby Lapsit
O'Neill Toddler Time
Boudreau Preschool Story Time
Sing Along
Central Square English – Reading/Writing/Conversation (Beginner I)
An information session about Cambridge Community Electricity, which will explain the program and the options it offers residents and businesses, including the ability to choose 100% clean energy. For more information about Cambridge Community Electricity, see http://masspowerchoice.com/cambridge or contact Meghan Shaw at 617/349-5323 or email@example.com
Seniors, join us in North Cambridge on the first Monday of every month for our Open Forum Meeting.
Seniors, join the North Cambridge Senior Center for Bingo every Monday.
Seniors, Bring your own device. Cost: Free
Collins Story Time
Lego Time
Join this City of Cambridge for a free bicycle education workshop. All participants receive one free helmet per year.
City Council Roundtable/Working Meeting
Find out how water that falls as rain in the suburbs 10 miles west of Cambridge is transported to Fresh Pond, and then tested, treated, and delivered to the City's residents and businesses!
CANCELLED - Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Meeting reviewing the agenda, posted here: http://www.cambridgema.gov/historic/permitsApplications/Agendas
O'Connell English Conversation Group
O'Neill ESOL Monday English Conversation Group
A group for parents, family members, spouses and caregivers with a family member who is addicted to opiates, alcohol, or other drugs.
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I hope you enjoyed the video. Here are a few more instructions and pictures with the cards I made.
The water color piece is cut at 3 3/4" x 5". I usually tape it down to some cardboard so it doesn't wrinkle.
When it's dry, it will look something like this.
On whisper white card stock I stamped this lady and then cut her out.
I stamped her twice on Designer Series Paper of your choice. Here I used paper from the Floral Boutique collection. These will be for her hat and dress.
Some final results.
The card base is cut at 8.5" x 5.5" and scored at 4 1/4" on the 8.5" side. The navy card stock is cut at 5 1/4" x 4".
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The Demon Haunted World
Boom Boom
A fiery haired vixen who thought she would bounty hunt A.I.M. after their heist. She specialized in using Alchemical Mud that exploded when a power words was spoken. Her companions Orc and Goliath perished with her that night along with some hired archers and a mysterious special forces stranger.


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Very excited to share the news! I'm participating in Becky Higgin's "Big Photography Giveaway" on her blog in May. Photographers from all around the globe have graciously donated sessions, prints, etc. in an effort to give back to their communities! What a wonderful "Big" idea from Becky, she is nothing short of amazing!! Every day in May, Becky will post photographers info. and all you need to do is post a comment to enter to win! Check out her blog to nominate yourself or nominate your friends and family! I'll be randomly choosing a winner end of this week(5/8) and Becky will announce it on her blog! Wishing you all the best of luck:)
Monday, May 3, 2010
2 comments:
- Denise said...
This is such a great give away!!!
Thanks for a chance to win.
Denise in Amador Co.
- May 3, 2010 at 9:47 PM
- Chris said...
Thank you, Denise.
- May 4, 2010 at 10:35 PM
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Announcing the 2015 Strage Junior Faculty Prize
The Strage Junior Faculty Prize committee honors Sonali Rajan as the 2015 Strage Prize recipient. Since 2012, Dr. Rajan has served as the Assistant Professor of Health Education in the Department of Health and Behavior Studies at Teachers College, Columbia University. At TC, her work has focused chiefly on identifying patterns of risk behavior among youth, in-school health education program development and implementation, and the use of bioinformatic methods to synthesize valuable data related to youth health and academics and how these areas are affected by individual, community, and school-level factors. As both a researcher and Girls on the Run coach and curriculum designer, Professor Rajan has a vested interest in the link between health and learning. Nowhere is this more evident than her latest paper: Gun Possession among American Youth: A Discovery-Based Approach to Understand Gun Violence. In collaboration with Dr. Kelly Ruggles, the paper aims to better understand and visualize the behavioral factors associated with gun possession among adolescents. Through novel discovery-based computational methods, the study analyzes over five million unique data points collected over the course of ten years from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, the country's largest and most comprehensive public health datasets on adolescent behavior. The findings reveal the complexity of behavioral factors, beyond mental illness alone, that influence gun possession among adolescent youth. As a result, Rajan and Ruggles redefine and open the conversation around an important topic that had been subject to a Congressional moratorium on federal funding since 1996. The video was produced by EdLab at Teachers College. Support for this production and publication of this video is made possible by the Strage Junior Faculty Prize, established in 2009 by Teachers College alumna Alberta Strage and her husband Henry to recognize junior faculty achievement. Alberta also serves on both the President's Advisory Council and the International Advisory Council for Teachers College. We appreciate both their generosity to Teachers College and support for the work of our junior faculty. For the upcoming 2016 Strage Prize, the Call for Papers will soon be emailed to all eligible faculty members. Watch and discuss past Strage Prize videos on Vialogues.com #StragePrize Tweet to @LibraryTC #StragePrize Cross-posted from the Learning at the Library blog post.
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Launch Event for Surface Tablet (Windows 8)
I went to the Microsoft Store on Friday, found 70-85 people in line to "buy" the Surface tablet.
I was standing in that line too, until a Microsoft employee walked by and said "you don't need to stand in line if you just want to check out the new tablet."
Makes me wonder how many other people didn't know that either.
Installing Windows 8
Installing Windows 8 reminded me of a long par 5. You've got 235 yards left to the green, 175 years to clear the water. You wonder what you are going to do, trying to make the right decision, whether to layup or take a hybrid out and take your chances. Wind direction, how's the lie, where's my bailout area.
After the clicking the download, it checked my system (as I previously posted) then I clicked Next.
Went through the credit card gambit and 5 minutes later, the process began. Download took 15 minutes. (Even with a 29.81Mbps download speed)
After that, you just let it cook, reboot, install. From start to finish, 1.5 hours. I'd rather would have been on that par 5.
The good news is, everything came over, all my apps, files, data, etc…, just had to put in a few passwords here and there. Yes, the install went rather well.
We May Not Need Badges, But We Do Need a Start Button
Fiddled around with the TILES and did my usual tweaking. I gave up trying to figure out the desktop without a START BUTTON. I don't want to use Windows 8 without one. Head on over to STARDOCK and snag it. It's worth the $5.00.
Oh and Bauer, you heard me say it here, I really rather like the LIVE TILES on the other start up screen in Windows 8.
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Colorful Beaded Bracelet
Colorful Memory Wire Bracelet with Bead Charms
Turquoise Blue Cuff Bracelet Memory Wire
Colorful Beaded Cuff Bracelet Memory Wire
Colorful Beaded Cuff Bracelet Memory Wire
A charm bracelet today can be described asmeans of fashion for most of us but yet many years ago the charm bracelet was to avert evil spirits or misfortune. Undoubtedly back then the charm bracelet may have been completely crafted from shells or even the bone fragments of animals. In Germany many hundreds of years ago charms were created from mammoth tusk and in Egypt the charms that they crafted were chosen for two main intentions. One the charms identified people and also they were worn basically because they considered they might strengthen faith and bring good fortune. Everyone knows the symbol of the fish signifies Christianity but may not know it originated some time ago. Christians would conceal a fish charm somewhere inside their clothing and then simply use it to distinguish themselves to other Christians. Without getting a charm as identity it was difficult to fully understand whom to believe in back then. Today the charm bracelet is far more pleasing to the eyes and never needed for identification any more. With charms made of Tibetan silver gold diamonds as well as other gemstones the beauty ofthe actual charm bracelet can definitely carry your breath away.
A charm bracelet creates a jingle when in motion that many people like to listen to even while many other wearers adore to display the individual charms on the bracelets. The actual charms on the charm bracelet from time to time contain great meaning to the wearer of the jewelry. There are charms with birth gems connected with family together with loved ones and charms about hobbies and interests work school and other important landmarks in your own life.
Through the years various fashions have jumped up only to leave within a couple of years nevertheless the charm bracelet has and always will be in fashion. They often change in style and design over ten years or so but the concept behind the charm bracelet remains. And that concept is to wear an item of jewelry which often tells a story about your life.
When soldiers from Wwii returned home they brought back with them small charms of the places that they had served to set free from the opposing forces. Those charms told the story of how they had struggled for their country and their spouses proudly wore them. In these days professional athletes may have charms of their chosen sport or girls often have charms given to them for birthday celebrations. The charms won t always tell a complete story nonetheless do show the things which the wearer enjoys not to mention feels are very important.
Consistently women have loved to wear anything that dangles which can include earrings together with pendents and the charm bracelet is no exception to this rule. The dangling in addition to jingling are typically representations having to do with femininity for ladies and causes them to feel good about by themself. The charm bracelet with out a question is one among the fashionable of bracelets and one that might by no means go out of style.
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The Sept. issue of Our Place to Paws' free e-newsletter came out this week, announcing our Sept. Photo winner of the month! To see the winning photo, which everyone loves, click here.
In the meantime, it looks like one of our columnists, Daisy, is resting up for the next issue.


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My latest piece, on work identity and unsettledness, has been published in Sh'ma: A Journal of Jewish Ideas. You can read the beginning below and the rest here.
The other night, as I tucked my 7-year-old daughter into bed, she turned toward me and asked a question that pierced through the sweet hugs and kisses with a mixture of curiosity and accusation: "Ima, I know you're working on a lot of different projects, but what are you going to BE?"
My daughter is perceptive beyond her years, and apparently I'm not very good at hiding my own struggles with questions of work and identity. I gave her what I thought was a reasonable response — truthful, while acknowledging the uncertainty she had sensed: "Well, I'm not going to be just one thing: I'm your mom, and I'm also a teacher, and a writer, and a historian…"
She didn't buy it, and truthfully, neither did I. I felt more comfortable when I had a title that fit on a business card, and a business card to put it on.
But a year ago, I chose to leap into the unknown, away from a job I'd held for more than a decade. Read the rest at Sh'ma.


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Barker Ross are currently seeking Health Care Assistants to work in Derbyshire.
Location: Chellaston
Shift pattern
07:00 - 14:00
14:00 - 20:00
20:00 - 08:00
The role will be implementing each residents person-centred care plan, by recording observations, including weight, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, nutrition, tissue viability and liquid intake. A willingness to learn and develop your skills in this area is essential, as well as having excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ideal candidate for this role will have some knowledge of caring for the elderly or vulnerable, or possess customer-facing experience.
Disclaimer: This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Barker Ross Health&Social Care only operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently a resident and eligible to work in the UK.
Whilst we endeavour to contact you following your response due to the high volume of applications this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification within 7 days unfortunately your application has not been successful but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Barker Ross Group who is acting as a recruitment agency.


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Hi there! On my last post, Sue wrote me this: "…there are so many opportunities to join a challenge – wish I had more time…" I agree with Sue 100%. A good idea to solve your lack of time is, whenever possible try combining two or more challenges in one card. You may think that combining challenges adds more difficulty to your project, but I might say that it helps you accomplish your projects even faster 🙂 I have seen some ladies that with just one card participate in more than three challenges!!!! Those ladies are real pros 🙂 Personally I don't like to combine more than two, but it is always up to you 🙂
Today the card I made is for Practicing Creativity Sketch Challenge. Wonderful Courtney is sharing some great sketches in order to participate. I chose Dana's sketch to create an "easy to make" invitation. And, I combined it with the Embellish Color Challenge 😀 I remind you that there is still time to participate at Embellish too.
To make my invitation I divided the sketch into two parts (one is the invite, the other is a pocket). I used Unity stamps (Soirees & Such) to create the invite and the focal point:
I know that the little glass looks more like a martini one, but I am pretending that my glass is a margarita one (I don't like martinis), and I filled it up with strawberry-lime flavor… Have you tried them yet? So good, so good 😀 Anyway, here is how my two-piece invitation looks:
On another note, Mia is innocent!!!!! My stamp felt down inside one of my drawers (a messy one) and yesterday, while I was cleaning it up I found my stamp there 😀 Yaaay!!!!… I have to tell you that while I was looking for my stamp around the house, I found some hiding spots that Mia has… with some legos 🙂 Well, I think Mia deserves another picture here to be posted…
Isn't she pretty?… and she loves to be photographed 😀
Thanks for stopping by and Thanks for your comments!


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Portland, Maine 41010
United States
|Areas of Practice
|1) Estate Planning, 2) Wills, 3) Trusts, 4) Taxation, 5) Trusts and Estates, 6) Estate Administration, 7) Contested Trusts and Estates, 8) Estate Planning for the Elderly, 9) Family Wealth Transfer, 10) Trust Administration and 11) Wealth Preservation
|University of New Hampshire (B.S., 1989)
|Most recent firm
|Drummond & Drummond, LLP
Barton W.S. Bassett is the leader of Morgan Lewis's Tax Practice. Mr. Bassett's practice focuses on international tax planning for both the outbound operations of U.S. multinationals and the inbound operations of foreign multinationals.
Celia Roady is a partner in Morgan Lewis's Tax Practice.Ms. Roady has published extensively in various journals on exempt organizations.


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Chelsea target hints at summer departure from West Ham
16 February at 13:40
England winger Michail Antonio has been speaking about his future and it does not make happy reading for West Ham United supporters.
The 26-year-old Hammer has been the subject of much transfer speculation since the turn of the year with Premier League leaders Chelsea thought to be keen on his signature. Having arrived in East London from Nottingham Forest for just £7 million in 2015, Antonio explained to Sky Sports HQ that; "Right now, nothing is really happening on the contract talks. We'll just see how things go. At the moment my head is not being swayed in any way. I just want to play my football and whatever happens, happens."
Antonio has been a constant bright spark in an otherwise turbulent season for West Ham who now look to be back on an even keel after a dreadful start to the campaign. His versatility is one of the main reasons why other Premier League clubs have been alerted and he could be one of the big movers in the summer.


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Okay, so first of all, I can't believe it's already been 10 weeks. February feels like is was 2 weeks ago, and now it's almost May! How? Impossible. I don't get it.
I was just lamenting to a friend the tedium of adult life. You know; bills, having to go to work, worrying about things like benefits, if you should be saving for retirement, what the heck is a Roth IRA, and do I really have to make decisions that could alter where I live, what I do 45+ hours a week, and what I can afford to do in what scarce time I have off? Couldn't there be an opt-out button somewhere so I can worry about things like, "how are we going to save the planet and provide healthcare access to millions of humans?", and not like, "what should I make for dinner because I'm kinda tired of chicken?"….
But then I remembered something… I can eat cake for dinner. Like any time I want, I can drive my car to the store, buy some cake an eat it. It can be any hour of the night, I could go during my lunch a work, I could go at 6:00am, and it would probably be deliciously fresh. Everything feels just a little bit easier when you know that worst comes to worst, if the world feels completely overwhelming, and I just can't take it, I can say "F*CK IT!" and go to the store and stuff my face with the most delicious coping mechanism known to man. Mmmm cake.
This week I did not give up on life nor give in to cake. In fact, I was very good whilst walking through Costco for a decent hour on Saturday. We did get new pillows (another very adult-feeling buy) to go with the new mattress I also caved and bought online (like seriously, is this my life now??). But after spending way too long in bed, way too long watching Bill Nye Saves the World while eating breakfast, way to long in Costco, and yet more time in the bulk-food section of Fred Meyer (you can never spend too long in a bulk food section), there was no time for a hike. So Bryce and I headed into the mountains Sunday afternoon, again, after spending probably too long lounging in bed.
– Week 10 –
So the reason Bryce and I bought a new mattress is because we've both been waking up with back pain every morning. It's a vicious cycle: wake up, feel awful, try to stretch it out all day, finally feel okay at night, go to sleep, repeat. Horrid. So Sunday was no different for me, and my entire left side was burning as we took off down Highway 2. I picked a pretty short hike which had come highly recommended by multiple patients, and was just inside the boundary of the Mt. Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest, Heybrook Lookout.
To get to Heybrook from Everett you have to drive through a few small towns, and one big one (Monroe). Between these towns is one of the presumably coolest places I want to visit. The Reptile Zoo. Now, I am not an all-inclusive reptile person. I don't like snakes. At. All. In fact, my sister will tell you that I have a snake-specific scream that she can imitate perfectly. But the reptile zoo is special, because outside the zoo, there is a Texan BBQ restaurant run out of not one, but two, retired yellow school buses. It's school bus BBQ! How can you go wrong? Well, right as we drove past this magical combination of salmonella-filled creatures** inside, and delicious BBQ outside, the sky opened, and enough water to fill the pacific poured over my car. At this point the words "if it's doing this at the trail head, we're going home" poured out of Bryce's mouth and I couldn't help but agree with one caveat. "If it's doing this at the trail head, we're going to The Reptile Zoo!"
** Reptiles have cloaca, the same excretory system as birds (like chicken) which tends to be an excellent place for the salmonella bacteria to grow.
Fortunately or not, it wasn't raining by the time we reached the tiny pull-in off the highway which marked the start of the trail. As we began our ascent, it was noticeably noisy climbing up away from the highway, but it quieted down to near silence after a quarter mile or so. I will say, this quarter mile felt like much longer on the way up, than it did on the way down. This trail is steep! Only about 1.3 miles each direction, I was huffing and puffing the whole way. Bryce kept trying to talk to me and I kept trying to explain between gasps that I can't talk and breathe at the same time. At least not when my lungs are asking for that much oxygen.
The trail was pretty, lots of ferns, and mossy trees, but more interesting than either of those was the Trillium we saw in bloom! I've been told repeatedly that Trillium only bloom once every 7 years, though google doesn't seem to agree. Either way, they are considered an endangered plant in areas of Canada and the US, so they were special to get to see.
At the top of the trail stood the main attraction, the actual Heybrook Lookout tower. We couldn't spend much time looking up at it's impressive facade as it started to rain as we entered the clearing, so after taking a quick break at the bottom, we headed up the narrow stairs. About half way up the tower I remembered something; I am a little bit afraid of heights… There is something about looking through the slats of those stairs that made me a little shaky, but I continued to climb, just reminding myself to look up. I'm very glad I did, because the view from the top, though partially impeded by clouds, was beautiful, and it was a great place for lunch! (Tuna wraps and fruit salad if you're curious.)
Also interesting note here: remember that back pain, I had been feeling all day, all day the day before, and left one side of my body just burning? By the top this hike? Gone. Exercise and the human body are pretty freaking awesome things, and I'm so happy I've had the chance, and will keep getting chances to study them!
We headed back down as the winds started to pick up, and made great time clambering down the trail, as opposed to slowly struggling up it! we drove back through more rain, and agreed that the school bus BBQ/Reptile Zoo (with lots of hand washing) is on our list for date night. 🙂
The trail itself was only 2.6 miles round trip, but I tell you, that elevation felt extreme at some parts! All in all, a nice weekend adventure.


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