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...that is outside right now, playing "Fighting-Peter-Pan-Hide-and-Go-Seek" with two of the little boys from the neighborhood. I keep looking outside and seeing her standing over the boys, like Boudica in her fury. I can only imagine what the rules, if any, might be.
Earlier, she was sitting on the front step with the older of the boys, playing dolls. It was very sweet and reassuring to me to see that. This little fellow is mildly autistic and my daughter had been unkind to him earlier today as we walked home from school. As she was walking, holding hands with a friend who I was watching this afternoon, she spun around and said to him "Why are you following me?" in an horribly snotty voice.
I spun around and busted her hard. "You apologize to C.C. RIGHT NOW! Tell him you are sorry and thank him for walking home with you!" She did, promptly. All this occurred in front of her friend, who's a much bigger girl than mine, though the same age. I hope, probably a foolish hope, that such behavior isn't the only product of starting school.
But, all must be forgiven and something must have been learned by today's episodes for as the sun is setting, she's out playing Peter or Wendy or Hook (not sure who she is channeling at the moment).
Do you think it's hard to play such a game... in pink metallic high heels?
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
This is my daughter...
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- Beanie said...
Oh no, sweetie...the pink metallic high heels are an essential part of the total package. ;)
The bossiness is part of the package, too. They learn the pecking order at an early age.
I have found that teaching empathy, in a way that children will really internalize it, is one of the toughest parts of parenthood. We spend a LOT of time role-playing at my place.
Good luck!
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Santa's rollercoaster journey to Blackpool
Father Christmas has recently visited Blackpool Pleasure Beach in preparation of their Christmas event.
The legendary fellow arrived at Nickelodeon Land aboard the Blue Flyer wooden rollercoaster, where he met local children excited by the Christmas season ahead. Mr. Claus then made his way to his Santa's Grotto where he'll be welcoming children during the park's '12 Days of Christmas' event. Those under eleven years of age will also be given a free gift as part of the experience.
Along with an exquisitely themed walkthrough attraction, Nickelodeon Land will be open to all the family. Twelve rides will be open including the classic Nickelodeon Streak rollercoaster and spinning Avatar Airbender family thrill ride. For younger visitors, a journey around the world is awaiting them on Dora's World Voyage, along with a wet interactive adventure on SpongeBob's Splash Bash.
For parents, free car parking will come as an assured bonus – alongside free ice skating at the Pleasure Beach Arena with each paying visitor.
12 Days of Christmas includes all the above for only £12 when pre-booked online (for adults and children), or £18 when booked at the entrance.
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08 December 2010
"Love is a flower, you gotta let it, you gotta let it grow..."
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24 November 2010
Well, there seem to be two states of mind, One is visionary, the other blind, And the best that we can hope to find, Is to meet somewhere in between
You'll forgive my silence these last many months I hope. You see, after writing about Ross I felt I really had not much more to add to this crowded world of blogs and ramblings. Some of it is because his music and his story touched me so deeply that I have been at a loss as to how to follow up. Some of it is that I've just been really busy working, resting from work, traveling, recording my own music – and lots of time running (or as some would say 'jogging', my drug, my sanity keeper). These activities have been keeping me busy. But - the Holidays are now upon us and the year has gone by quickly so it seemed like a good time to check in and say hello again.
This being Thanksgiving I thought I would chime in and share some of the thoughts and ideas I'm grateful for. If you know me personally than you know there have been some really dark years – if you're reading this blog for the first time – let me just say the fact that I'm alive to write this blog and didn't do anything stupid is a feat of – well – angels? Persistence? Upbringing? I think maybe that's a big part of it. The lessons taught to me by my departed family members ultimately may have saved my life. I would also like to add that there are many living people who, along the way, saved me as well. I needed saving. I know it's 'weak' to say that you 'need' something – but it's downright true. We can't do it alone – sometimes there are things bigger than us and fighting our demons many times requires the love and support of others.
I think the 'funny' thing about all of this – if there is a 'funny' thing – is that the love seems to go on. I know it might sound crazy but there are moments when I feel my mother's presence – when I hear her voice in my head or can feel her last hug on me. I'll never forget that last hug. I know what day it was – I know where we were standing and I know where the sun was sitting in the sky. I also know she looks over me all these years later. It was her voice that stopped me from taking things to too far and past the point of no return. It was her teachings and beliefs that she shared with me in the years before her passing that helped me get through her sudden departure - and the ones that followed in the next year and a half. So I do believe as that cheesy song says that 'love goes on'. (Or was it my heart? Either way, if you have to ask what that song is you're reading the wrong blog and should move on to the next one, lol).
As for another not – so - cheesy song featured in the most awesome film, Love Actually, love is, 'all around us' (really Hugh Grant says this in a voice-over but the song that's playing whilst he's saying it…well...). How do I know? I feel it. I feel I've come out of a tunnel since my departure from Los Angeles. I am feeling the love of those that came before me and those I've met along the way.
You see, when you emerge from a tunnel – whether you're driving, you're the passenger or you've been asleep, no matter what, it takes time to adjust your vision. I mean that quite literally and figuratively. It's dark, the lights are on, but vision is limited. You see the light, you move closer, ever so slowly your eyes adjust. You reach the end of the tunnel – it's a BIG light – but still your eyes need time, as does your mind. Time to take stock - figure out what's going on – and though it's blinding at first you find your way. You find the road – the line – the path you are meant to be driving. You feel the warmth of the sun and you put your foot on the gas….you are free.
Free? For what? Free to move on? Free to be you and me? Maybe it's just feeling free to feel. Maybe it's freedom to listen to your heart when your mind is bossing you around. Maybe when you've survived a tunnel you learn to appreciate the people in your life who make you smile, dance in the kitchen when a song comes on that you never knew you both liked, or maybe it's as simple as making you feel loved. Maybe it's not about 'making' you feel loved. Maybe it's you allowing yourself to feel it.
I can say I do. I haven't always but I do. I feel the love of the people in my life and those that maybe aren't around. Maybe you stopped in for a spell, maybe you stayed awhile. But either way I think that love does carry on long after the person has left our side. It transcends miles, universes, and the hereafter. Love is, all around us. For that I am grateful. Grateful to be able to know that it is and grateful that it simply IS.
This posting is for all those people throughout the years who have made me feel loved and continue to do so. I wish you all (readers too) a Happy Thanksgiving…may your bellies be full and your hearts fuller. And may your mind take a rest...
Thanks for tuning in….Until next time…Cheers!
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21 March 2010
"I understand wasn't part of the plan and I think we can agree that it's hell when we're apart…there's Nobody Better than me…."
I'll never understand why this song from Ross Clark makes me cry – but it has ever since the first time his friend from High School played it for me. In fact, "Nobody Better" was the first song I ever heard from this very talented singer-songwriter, and gifted musician. From his self-made CD entitled Delayed Dreams, this and so many other songs are from a musical soul that is of a rare breed. Sensitive, yet edgy, uniquely voiced (he's a tenor – a rarity in Rock/Bluegrass) and for so many reasons you should pay attention to him. If I were a music producer I would have signed him the moment I finished listening to this beautiful, sweet tune of love. Or the first time I heard "Feeding Dreams" – yet another delicate, melodic lilting song of love and tenderness. Oh that I were even remotely well-connected enough to make his dreams come true – Delayed or otherwise.
Last night over 200 people attended Ross' memorial service in Upstate New York. When I first wrote about him in my last posting right before the Holidays unbeknownst to me he had already passed away (19 Dec 2009). He fought a lifetime of health issues and bravely one day said 'enough is enough' – three days later he was gone. He was only 35. But this blog isn't meant to be about his death – it's meant to be about his life and the musical legacy he left behind.
I never met Ross, but I've been a fan for several years. I had always hoped to play music with him when, or if, our paths crossed. The closest I've come is seeing video of him – he had a strong presence and a very sweet touch on the guitar. He could play soft, he could rock out – he seemed to have no boundaries – no fear – zero inhibition. His sweet voice that bordered on the feminine gave no hint as to the pain he felt in his body on a daily basis. Maybe that's what made him so open? This hopeless, yet realistic romantic gave his every breath to the notes and feelings inside of him. He shared his gift with his family and friends and honestly the real tragedy is not of a life cut far too short – it's that too many in this world have yet to discover his talents.
Maybe it's his voice that makes me cry – maybe it's the undiscovered talent I can relate to – the struggle of being an artist and needing to survive. Crappy jobs just to get by and too many packets of ramen noodles. Maybe it's that I weep for a kindred spirit. Maybe it's songs like "Crickets (Ode To Bree)" that reach my softer/melodic side. More than likely it's because this guy was freaking talented. Oh that I could just let it all hang out like he did….oh that I could play a Blues song and make it sound as real…or give Dan Tyminski from Union Station a run for his money. You name it – he played it. Ross had a gift. A true gift.
"Am I strong enough, to be weak for you? Do I have enough to give all I have to you?...." Weak For You Blues. I was in the car yesterday on my way to go hiking. I have over 2000 songs on my iphone and of all the days – this song came on. I gave a nod upwards – a big smile crossed my face and then a tear came to my eye – not because I lost someone – because the world lost a talented musician. Somehow I felt that at that moment he was reaching out to me and saying 'Hey – I'm with you…'. As long as people hear his music he will always be around. His family asked not for flowers or donations but asked that we – those who have already had the pleasure of 'knowing' Ross – share his music and hopefully learn from his passion. That is what this blog is about. Sharing Ross and all that he left behind. To his family I say – thank you for allowing me to know his music and for allowing me to write about him here in this forum. My condolences are with you all as well as my deep regret that I never met him. Though because of his openness in his writing – I feel as though I know him. I hope you will too! Please visit him on itunes or find him on his blog:
Thank you for tuning in….until next time….CHEERS!! and RIP Ross…you deserve it!
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Friday, March 31, 2017
Stella learns about money, politics and double speak.
Thirteen year old Stella Bowles has sure learned a lot in the past couple of years. After discovering that raw sewage is contaminating the Lahave River, she petitioned her local government to take action. Her perseverance paid off. After decades of inaction The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL) took the first step to clean up the river and created a program to help home owners with the cost of replacing the straight pipes with septic systems.
MODL's program benefits only one portion of home owners along the Lahave. Straight pipes are illegal, but laws without enforcement are ineffective. The province will only enforce the law if there is a complaint and most people don't want to complain about their neighbours' straight pipes. So, the problem persists. Raw sewage keeps pouring into the river.
Stella could have put her feet up and gone back to being an ordinary kid, but some kids are just extraordinary. She understood that there was a simple solution. If the province of Nova Scotia enacted legislation to require a septic system be installed when a property changes hands, the straight pipes would eventually go away. Hardly seems controversial.
So, Stella wrote to Margaret Miller, Nova Scotia's Environment Minister, and asked her to consider this legislation. The following is an excerpt from the response that she received.
"NSE has approached the Registry of Deeds in the past to discuss the recommendation of provincial legislation that would require the correction of straight pipes during a property transaction, but the recommendation was not supported due to the potential impact on the sale of properties."
Now that paragraph is just chock full of lessons for a thirteen year old...
Lesson one- People might not buy a property if they have to abide by the law and if we make them obey the law they might not like us anymore. If they don't like us anymore they might not vote for us.
Lesson Two - Money is more important than the environment. Sorry, Kid, tough lesson.
Lesson three- If you want to be a provincial leader you will have to learn how to stupify your constituents. Say things like "The OSSDS Regulations govern the installation of on-site sewage systems, and require certified individuals to design, select and install systems in Nova Scotia. Land owners are responsible to maintain proper function and maintenance of their on-site sewage systems under the OSSDS Regulations"
Right, Stella already understands this perfectly. That's why she wrote to you. The law requires people to have properly functioning septic systems. Straight pipes are illegal. But a lack of enforcement (leadership) is causing the problem to persist. She presented a perfect solution, but the province doesn't want to make waves.
Time for the province to girl up. You can read Stella's letter and the official response here and stay tuned for Stella's upcoming science fair project on April 6th at the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre in Bridgewater.
Friday, March 3, 2017
Lunenburg Speaks Up.
Here are a few of the comments from the petition to Lunenburg council. Because this is a small town, it's difficult for people to openly express their opinion, but the fact that so many people have already done so is really amazing. I guess people do care about basic democratic principles. One of the most heartening things about this petition is that many of the signatures and comments are from young Lunenburgers in their twenties and thirties. Our future.You can still sign the petition by clicking HERE
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Can We Choose Deescalation in Lunenburg?
Here's the deal in a nut shell. Brian Davis has concerns about some of the processes of council. Is anybody outraged yet? If you are, please pause and consider that questioning a process is not a heinous crime. Questioning an administrative process should not solicit outrage. If you disagree with that statement, well, we may not be able to find common ground, although we can probably still talk about children, dogs, the beauty of Lunenburg and the wonderful pastries at the Farmers Market.
If you agree that questioning a process is not a heinous crime and is not worthy of a call for resignation then let's continue. Brian is a new councillor and he came on too strong. You can't simply walk into an organization and try to restructure it. My husband once tried to tell me how to sew labels on my hats. Ask him how well that went over. Now this doesn't mean that Brian doesn't have any valid concerns or observations. I think he has plenty of valid concerns and some of those concerns have been backed up by a strong legal opinion. But he went about trying to address these concerns in a way that made it difficult for council to proceed with the business at hand. He used the council chambers as a court room and he is not a lawyer. It was not a good strategy. I think he knows that and is sorry.
On the other hand, if Lunenburg Town Council/adminstration views themselves as welcoming to new perspectives they might only be communicating with those that agree with them.
If either side comes to the table and says we are right and you are wrong then we are deadlocked and that's pretty sad. A lack of willingness to question oneself is a terrible quality in a leader. If we put aside egos and personalities and pride we might find a way to listen to each other.
But I'm going to interrupt this conversation to mention democracy because this is the real issue here. Lunenburg Town Council is a democracy. There are fundamental principles of democracy, like we vote people in and we vote people out. We cannot silence the voice of someone we don't like or who is a pain in the ass. You can do those things in a business, but not in a democracy.
So, there's the conflict. Lunenburg council is indeed a workplace and it's a good thing to try to find a way to work together, but it's not a business. In a business you can fire someone or demote them. In democracy you need to find another way forward. That's why they say democracy is messy. You are stuck with each other.
I see valid frustration on both sides. But still..... democracy. Calling for a councillor's resignation because he made it difficult to proceed is kind of silly. There are people that voted for Brian and want him to stay. All the councillors represent the people. You can't internally decide that one of you no longer will represent us. That's our job and we'll do that in a few years. Every once in a while it is legitimate to call for a councillor's resignation. You call for a resignation when a councillor has been caught embezzling or having an in camera affair or some other such thing where their moral capacity is called into question. Nobody should be questioning Brian's morality. He has that stuff in spades. Kicking him off of important committees is, simply put, undemocratic. It's silencing the voice of an elected official. That's as wrong as wrong can be. In three and a half years the people of Lunenburg will get to decide whether they are happy with the jobs that the councillors are doing. Until then, please find a way to work together. On one hand, obstructionism is not a good vehicle for change, but on the other hand, bullying is a terrible response. Get help. Try mediation....or medication. Leave your egos at the door. You all owe it the citizens of Lunenburg to find a way forward without a big legal mess.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
A Petition to Lunenburg Council - Reinstate Brian Davis Back to the Committees of Council
The Chairman of the the Nova Scotia Law Society on Municipal Review provided Brian Davis with an official legal opinion regarding his removal from the committees of council. In her opinion, she felt that council exceeded the authority granted them by the province by removing Brian Davis from committees that are integral to his core decision making ability as a councillor. She also felt that the constituents of Lunenburg are being deprived of elected representation in matters considered in these committees. As a citizen of Lunenburg, I feel that my rights to elected representation in these committees are being violated. If you feel the same please sign the petition. Click HERE to sign.
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This was my original diagnosis and I seem not to be too far off.
The chemical, intellectual and emotional poisons are creating a disruption within consciousness itself. We are strange beings. Mind IS the Universe, the Universe IS MIND. Everything is conscious. This disruption is augmented by various Siddhi manifestations that appear to be unhinged electromagnetic energies. Electromagnetic energies (Chi, Force) should be channeled through DNA and the DNA/Electric expression as the DNA helix that is the Caduceus around and through the human body.
The denial about this situation can only happen when there is a denial that the natural and "New Age" is wrong or simply does not exist. Denial of homeopathy, or energy healing or simply that Science has NOT discovered everything is arrogant, and while we do that we are being damaged by the very things that we deny exist. Denying a thing does not automatically make it not exist. Do you see what I mean ? We're just painting ourselves into a corner while there is a DEEPLY dangerous situation going on here.
I regard it to be as serious as nuclear war. Many of the chemicals and drugs can be compared to megaton weapons directed at biology and CONSCIOUS ENERGY. Are we in danger of destroying ourselves ? Well, I don't think this is the Cold War anymore. We are not in the twentieth century. There at least appears to be a change or shift in the cosmos going on. Anyone with senses can FEEL that I believe. The diagnosis would seem to suggest a treatment of concentrating on and REMEMBERING the reality of this situation. Remembering that we are all part of the a web of life that extends out into space and beyond. We are on the verge now of discovering life on other planets. Do we really want to fuck things up now while on the verge of that EXTRAORDINARY development ? I don't think so.
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Houston Texans running back Arian Foster said players are going to step up at the Pro Bowl this year, but don't expect 100 percent effort.
Foster said Friday after practicing with his AFC teammates that it's unrealistic to expect full effort from the NFL's top athletes when they are limited in the plays they are able to run.
"This isn't basketball -- you can't go play a pickup game of football," Foster said.
Foster said if the NFL expects 100 percent effort from its stars and league officials are willing to cancel the game if they don't see that, then the game likely will be scrapped.
"I think it's an honor and a tradition, but for you to expect the best athletes in the NFL to come out and play a game 100 percent when you can't game plan, you can't blitz, you can't do all these things, it's not going to be competitive like everybody wants it to be," Foster said.
Effort has emerged as the top theme for this year's Pro Bowl as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has made clear the all-star game won't be played going forward if it's second-rate football.Interest high in Revis
New York Jets officials have been noncommital about keeping All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis, and that has other teams interested.
Even though the 27-year-old is rehabbing from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, one general manager called the trade interest in Revis "one of the biggest potential trade markets for a player ever," according to a CBS Sports report, and another GM said: "There's a Revis gold rush forming."
The Jets reportedly are seeking a first- and second-round pick for Revis.
According to CBS Sports, the Patriots are interested, along with the Broncos, 49ers, Bills, Packers and Seahawks.
John Idzik, the Jets' new GM, reached out to Revis to ask to "give us a chance" to evaluate the entire roster.No Crabtree charges
George Gascon, San Francisco's district attorney, said he won't file criminal charges against 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree after reviewing evidence of an alleged sexual assault in a hotel after the team's playoff victory over Green Bay.
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I thought perhaps I'd share my idea quest for re-decorating with you-
Today I'm searching out eclectic kid's spaces- ENJOY!
I love this bed spread, wild and whimsical-
Blackboard paint works great foe little one's rooms-
Oh if only kid's rooms stayed so neat and tidy!
Princess Perfect!
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What a pleasant month April was this year, with May following its example. Reasonably stable weather and seasonal temperatures made it a joy to be outside. We keep asking why we couldn't have had a spring like this when farming full-time?
The limited responses to last month's Natural Events post makes it clear that we can't justify putting too much time into these going forward (sorry, faraway friends!). However, we also can't bring ourselves to break continuity with this multi-year journal of observations. So for now we're going to try to carry on more efficiently. One change we're making is to omit the bird listing from the monthly post. Not to worry, we're still keeping bird records, and we look forward to finding another way to present bird data on the website in future.
This has been the most flowery spring we can remember. The redbuds bloomed for a very long time, and dogwoods flowered in our woods for the first time in our experience. Many types of wild and domestic fruit crops were loaded with blossoms and now proto-fruits, leading to high hopes of a fructavore year for raspberries, blackberries, gooseberries, grapes, apples, and pears. Below are a few shots selected from the many Joanna took on pleasant woods walks. Left are Virginia Bluebells, center cedar apple rust, and right domestic azaleas.
Joanna found this snake (a Yellow-Bellied Racer, we think) about 5 feet up in some thorny blackberries; it raced up there when she disturbed a pair on the ground, probably mating.
We took advantage of perfect late April conditions to burn part of our pasture and some fence lines, hoping to set back the fescue that keeps encroaching into these areas. Late spring is supposed to be a good time to burn for fescue control, but it's hard to get conditions just right in Missouri. This year, things had greened up enough for safety, but the recent weather was dry enough to allow the ground litter to burn. We'll track the results with interest. It's also been a great birding spring. Scarlet Tanagers have appeared in unheard-of numbers; one day we observed four different individuals of this beautiful species, and they continue to show themselves brazenly in open treetops. We've gone many springs without seeing even one, they're usually so secretive. Our early May birding field trip here recorded 41 species in under 4 hours, pretty representative of the birding here this spring.


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Festive Bakes
It's almost Christmas 😀 We don't celebrate Christmas but still love this time of year. The snow (When we have some), classic movies, chocolates and family get togethers. My all time favourite Christmas movie has to be 'The Santa Clause' and favourite chocolate Ferrero Rocher.
We also love doing Secret Santa. Looking forward to our Secret Santa lunch in a couple of weeks, I can't wait to see what everyone got 😀 Do you have any Christmas traditions?
Festive bakes are all over the baking blog world right now. All of these awesome recipes got me inspired so I decided to give Gingerbread Biscuits a try. I had a look at a few recipes before I settled on this one. I wanted something that wasn't heavy on spices, wouldn't spread when baking and most importantly didn't require chilling (Ain't nobody got time for that 🙅)
This recipe makes both chewy and crunchy biscuits which can be left as is or decorated with royal icing. I decided to dust my biscuits with icing sugar to give it a snowy look ❄ Oh yeah I used my Star shaped cookie cutters but you can use whatever you want.
BISCUIT DOUGH – you will need:
- 375g Plain Flour
- 1tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
- 3 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 120g Unsalted Butter (Cold and cut into cubes)
- 175g Light Brown Sugar
- 5 tablespoons Golden Syrup
- 1 Large Egg (Room Temperature)
To Decorate You Will Need: Icing sugar (To Dust)
- 1 Large Bowls
- 1 Medium Bowl
- Spatula/Wooden spoon
- Sieve
- Whisk
- Electric Whisk (Or you can go old school and use your arm muscles)
- Food Processor (Blender)
- Measuring Scale (Very important!)
- Measuring spoons
- Rolling Pin
- Baking Tray
- Baking Parchment (AKA Grease Proof Paper)
- Cooling Rack
- Cookie Cutter (Any shape)
Before you get started with your mix it's always a good idea to prepare your equipment.
- Preheat your oven to gas mark 4 (or 180C or 350f)
- Line your baking trays with baking parchment and set aside.
- For this recipe I used 3 baking trays and baked 2 trays at a time with the 3rd ready to go.
- The best thing about baking parchment is that it is reusable so you won't need to take out more for every batch of biscuit.
Part 1
- Sieve the flour into the first (Medium) bowl
- Add in the bicarbonate of soda and cinnamon and set aside for now
- Take your butter out of the fridge (You need cold butter for this) and cut into cubes
- Now add the dry ingredients you put aside (Flour mix) and the cubed butter into a food processor and mix until it looks like breadcrumbs.
- Place this mix into your second (Large) bowl and use your fingers to rub the mixer. Basically you want to make sure all the butter has been mixed in well
Part 2
- Sieve the sugar into your mix and use a whisk to combine everything
- This will be a little hard due to the texture of the mix so do it slowly
- Now add the egg and golden syrup
- Omg! Golden syrup is sooo sticky it took me ages to get it of the spoon and into the bowl. Take your time with this and don't loose your cool
- Now it's time to take out your Electric Whisk or if you're brave use your arm muscles
- Beat the mixture until it becomes a smooth dough
- The best thing about this dough is you can start rolling and baking right away, you don't need to chill before hand 😀
Part 3
- Lightly dust your workspace with flour so the dough doesn't stick when you roll it out
- Its also a good idea to dust your rolling pin with flour for the same reason
- Roll out your dough about 1/2cm thick (Yes you can use a ruler if you want xD) and cut out your shapes (I used Star shaped cutter)
- Place all cut out stars onto your baking trays until filled
- I managed to make a total of 46 Large Stars and 7 Mini Stars
- This dough is pretty smooth so you can keep rolling and cutting till you run out
- Bake your biscuits for 10 minutes and then leave on your wire rack to fully cool down.
- 10 minutes means 10 minutes!!! Biscuits continue to cook once they are out of the oven (Baking Science..) so if you think oh these look undercooked and leave for longer they will become super hard once out and cooled. So please set your timer for 10 minutes and take out right away. Trust me 😊
- My oven tends to bake faster on the top shelf and as I mentioned I baked two trays at a time. So to make sure both trays got an even bake I swapped them at the 5 minute mark. Something to note for your oven.
- Now decorate as you please and enjoy with a cup of tea ☕
Hope you found this recipe and notes easy to follow. This was my first time making Gingerbread Biscuits so I enjoyed making these also my kitchen smelled amazing when they were baking. They turned out super yummy and I am looking forward to sharing these with my friends and family.
As always leave any questions or comments below and if you do bake these then please take a picture and tag #JMABakes so we can see


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This competition is to be held for two weeks comprising nations from Australia, Japan, Italy and Malaysia who will be competing for the Merdeka trophy.
Detail of the story read here
Or to watch the video the moment of the launch by Star Multimedia Desk.
Team Australia presents fireworks over the sky of Putrajaya during
the Malaysia International Fireworks Competition 2007, August 22,
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National Trivia Day!
I certainly hope that everyone remembered to celebrate!
After all, that game of Trivial Pursuit is just gathering dust in the hall closet. And those fuzzy hats and lederhosen are not going to wear themselves!
In honor of the holiday, I am actually donning my spectacles and posting for the second day in a row, which is really quite the shocking turn of events.
Trivial Pursuits and Other Important Facts (A Quiz)
educational answers below
1. What did Pope Pius IX send as a birthday present to Queen Isabella II of Spain (she displayed it in the Royal Chapel)?
2. 1975 U.S. Presidential Candidate, Emil Matalik, suggested what city as the ideal capital of the world?
3. During the mid-nineteenth century naval battle between Brazil and Uruguay, what was used as cannon shot, subsequently causing the shrapnel deaths of at least two Brazilian sailors?
4. According to Science News, what is the standard acronym for "pulse-modulated coherent Doppler effect X-band pulse-repetition synthetic-array pulse compression side lobe planar array"?
5. For several weeks in 1963, approximately 900 people in Uganda experienced an epidemic of mass hysteria, which caused them to do what?
6. The sleeve buttons on men's suit jackets were first implemented for Prussian soldiers by Frederick the Great in order to do what?
7. What world leader appeared as an extra in the film Bathing Beauty (starring Esther Williams)?
8. British philosopher Jeremy Bentham placed what type of object in every single room of his house, including the bathroom?
9. The act of opening a milk carton so badly that you have to try the other side is called what?
10. The children's author, Hans Christian Andersen, constantly carried a coil of rope with him for what reason?
1. the embalmed body of Saint Felix
2. Bennett, Wisconsin
3. stale Dutch cheese
5. run wildly through the streets while screaming and clutching chickens
6. prevent the men from wiping their noses on their sleeves
7. Fidel Castro
8. pianos
9. lactomangulation
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First let me announce the winner of the bone folder from last week live event the winner is...............Kathleen Sargent CONGRATS this will be in the mail today. Thank YOU to all the support me I so appreciate YOU.
Why did I wait so long to share this video...... Not sure I bet I put it a side to fill some request or make sure all retired product got posted before it was to late well I sure miss this one I used the stamp set in the Watercolor Wishes that is retired but I still have one of the lovely kit that I will give away just scroll down to see how you can get enter in the drawing. I have a few suggestion in place of this stamp set the Just a Note #142725 it is one on page 11 Soft Sayings Card kit that Just a Note is so beautiful font it is on my next order, then the Hello check out the on page 16 Hello Friends #144059 it is bigger but would be great on these card or the one on page 44 You Deserve This #143916.
I have a video for you that you can find at the bottom of my blog post today on my blog HERE. ***If you are getting my post by e mail some server will NOT include the video so make sure to visit my blog to get all detail or you can always find my video on my You Tube Channel.
Now time to take a little break and go make another one of these card so stay tune for a different combo Will share soon. I think this technique is very addictive.
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Like the look of enamel jewelry but don't know the technique? Haven't yet learned how to make polymer clay bangles? AND you are short on time? Well. This tutorial is just for you. It is a very easy washi tape bangle tutorial. Production line it and you could well solve your long Christmas list later this year!
Washi, which is paper made from certain plant fibers, was first made in Japan. Today, you can get all sorts of decorative paper tape, not necessarily from Japan. As you can see below, the pretty paper tapes are just as addictive as beads! The gold decorative accents suited the channel bangles I used.
The washi bangles I've seen are those where the tape has been wrapped all around a solid bangle. I thought using channel bangles would be different. They would add a touch of elegance to washi jewelry. These gorgeous antique fine silver plated and 24 carat gold plated channel bangles were courtesy of Nunn Design. You can buy them wholesale from them, a jewelry supplier or from here. These are their mid size ones. There are also wider channel bangles if you prefer.
The technique is basically single layer decoupage. You might want to add paper cut-outs if working on the wider channel bangles.
I used this water based polyurethane varnish and a small brush.
I actually used a scalpel but otherwise an Xacto knife will suffice along with a sharp pair of scissors. Some sort of burnishing tool is also handy - I used a pointed plastic tool typically used for clay work. You could try using a toothpick?
The adhesive of the washi tape I was using was not very strong. So I added a thin layer on part of the bangle to start with. Working in short sections is best.
I selected a washi tape that was wider than the bangle and pressed it on. Do not stretch the paper otherwise you will get unwanted folds. It will take a little while to get it started.
End with a bit of an overlap.
Just make sure that the tape is securely on along the edge where the excess tape will be trimmed off.
Cut off the excess tape neatly.
Run the tool along the edge again. Make sure there are no air bubbles or folds.
If you got a little of the varnish elsewhere, the clean-up is easy. I just used a cotton tip and rubbing alcohol. The cotton tip is good for running along the raised rim of the bangle.
Then carefully apply another 2-3 thin coats of the varnish, drying in between layers.
As the varnish I used is fast drying, it didn't take long - about an hour or so.
Mod Podge also works which I used for the other two bracelets. One of the easiest projects ever!
I used natural light, my iPhone 6S with the ProCamera app and the Modahaus TS400 tabletop studio. The tutorial photos were taken with artificial light in my windowless basement studio. Check out my How to Photograph Jewelry Webinar .
I do receive a small fee for any products purchased through affiliate links. This goes towards the support of this blog and to provide resource information to readers. The opinions expressed are solely my own. They would be the same whether or not I receive any compensation.
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Hi, Everyone!
Sorry, it's been a whole 10 days until I last posted! I really haven't been on the computer all that much, so that's why there hasn't been a post in a while!
Well, anyways , Today's post is about Homeschooling! I was home schooled all of my high school years, and I really enjoyed being at home , and being flexible. It seems that more people are considering homeschooling nowadays. Homeschooling was never as widespread as it is now! I think it is a wonderful way to be able to instill Christian values in the lives of children. In public schools, they don't get the individualized attention as they do at home. I would definitely recommend homeschooling to anyone! People will try to tell you that home schoolers aren't as smart as public schoolers, but it just isn't true!
Jesus' mother taught Him at home. She taught Him the scriptures. And you know He was loyal to HIS Heavenly FATHER!!!!! Homeschooling is definitely biblical!


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Are we just remembering the PAST, are not we ready to feast for today's Independence?
I am glad and proud to be Pinoy. It took my ancestors hundreds of years of bloodshed and struggle to reclaim this country. Yes, we are all reminded of the very first day (June 12, 1898) when our flag was raised in Kawit, Cavite. But as a Pinoy at this point in time, I do hope that the upcoming year and on this same month and day that we could celebrate 'Independence Day' not just in memory of the past BUT a celebration for the present day.
Do we really own this land called Philippines?
Nowadays, many Filipinos die literally fighting for their piece of land (farmers) in this country while the foreigners own one – not necessarily them but named after their dummies or wife maybe or even sometimes owned by BIG names or clans not just two but a lot more as long as their money can afford. Why is it not possible for every Juan to own a piece of land? The beggars on the street, are not they Filipinos? The farmers who had to work for somebody else, for a fellow Pinoy? The renters who are mostly the middle-class Pinoys who only work just to survive their Landlords?!


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Obituary: Landon Trevor Wheatley, 19, Springfield
Landon Trevor Wheatley, 19, of Rosary Heights, Springfield, died Sunday, July 16, 2017, as a result of injuries he sustained after being hit by a car near Loretto.
He is survived by his father, Larry Wheatley of Louisville; his mother, Tami Sexton Sykes of Ironton, Ohio; three sisters, Summer Renea Wheatley of Ironton, Ohio, Brittany Elizabeth Miller of Bardstown and Regan Wilson of Louisville; three brothers, Jordon Scott Miller of Bardstown, and Brett and Tanner Wilson, both of Louisville; his maternal grandparents, Randy Sexton and Dottie Bennett both of Ironton, Ohio, and Ronny Stoess of Lancaster, S.C., and Suzanne Thompson of Brooks; his paternal grandparents, Larry Wheatley of Springfield, Bernice Lanham of Springfield, and Pauline Sykes of Ironton, Ohio.
The funeral is 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at the Hale-Polin-Robinson Funeral Home in Springfield with burial Friday, July 21, 2017, at Hanging Rock Cemetery in Ironton, Ohio.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at the funeral home.
The Hale-Polin-Robinson Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements.


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Feb 13, 2017
Adebayo resets hurdle record
Yusrah Adebayo earns her second female athlete of the week honors after leading the women's indoor track and field team at Navy on Thursday.
The sophomore finished fourth, reseting her own program record in the 60 hurdles to lead McDaniel at the Sweetheart Multimix hosted by Navy. She turned in a time of 9.47 seconds and was the first Division III finisher. Her time also hit the ECAC-qualifying mark in the event.


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Indio Performing Arts Center - 45-175 Fargo Street, Indio, CA 92201 United States of America
Box Office (760) 980-1455
About KidsWorks
Desert Theatreworks KidsWorks performs a 15 to 20-minute Pre-Show before most DTW productions at the Arthur Newman Theater. The Pre-Show features this gifted group of young performers in a wide variety of musical genres in their own mini-revue.
KidsWorks usually numbers 18-20 young people, aged 8 to 16 years. Desert Theatreworks looks for a balance of ages, sizes, genders and ethnicities, as well as talent. Formal voice and dance training is not a pre-requisite for acceptance into KidsWorks. Other attributes sought in KidsWorks members: potential, motivation, maturity, courtesy and commitment.
These attitudes must also apply to school work since KidsWorks members must maintain an acceptable grade average of 2.5 to perform. We expect KidsWorks members and their families to take the performance commitment as seriously as we do; only minimal rehearsal or performance conflicts are accepted.
KidsWorks rehearses on Saturdays during the day. The performance commitment is substantial: the Pre-Show goes on four times a week, Fridays thru Sundays with two shows on Saturdays and some Thursday performances. Each KidsWorks class normally includes two Pre-Shows at a time; the total time commitment can run 12 weeks.
The audition consists of singing a memorized song, learning a dance combination, executing a simple harmony exercise and answering a question or two. Auditionees must bring in sheet music in the key in which they plan to sing. An accompanist is provided. We do not accept acapella auditions nor recorded accompaniments. The song should be sung simply, directly to the listeners without any choreographed movements. We do allow auditionees to provide their own pianist.
For the dance portion of the audition, no preparation is required. A choreographer will teach some steps and evaluate the young people's ability to learn and perform them. Not everyone may be equally skilled but it is important to remember that we also consider attitude, concentration and listening skills to be important factors when we choose our companies. This includes courtesy while others are auditioning and the ability to hold still and stay focused while auditioning yourself. Performing with KidsWorks requires concentration, teamwork and respect for others and the process.
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The shadowy figure crawled along the peak of the roof. The copper panels had long since turned green, which dulled their appearance in the faint moonlight. Reaching the middle of the roof, it ever so gently slid down the west side, coming to a stop at the gutter. The perimeter guards moved slowly along the outer wall of the grounds, and even the dogs hadn't noticed the shadow.
The figure eased itself over the gutter, and slowly climbed down onto the 3rd floor balcony. The door proved to be only a moments delay, and the figure was inside before anyone was the wiser.
A small bed was occupied by a single child sized form. The shadowy figure came right up to the foot of the bed, and spied the child breathing deeply in its slumber. The bedroom door was unlocked, and the house silent.
Moving ever so slowly the figure skulked out of the room, and down the stairs. It slipped through the manor's main hallway, creeping along the shadows, careful not to allow a single sound. At the far end of the hall it paused before a door, listened once again, and gently opened the door just enough for it to enter.
The master bedroom was dark, and the curtains were drawn on the bed. A glint of steel appeared briefly as the shadow eased the curtain aside. The poisoned blade struck silently, the burgomaster's eyes startled open, he gasped silently, and bloody foam began to bubble out of his mouth. But by then the room was empty, the door closed.
Some hours later, when the burgomaster failed to appear for breakfast the servants went to his door. They knocked, but he did not answer. They tried the door, and found it locked.It was one of the guards who noticed the small copper token affixed to the door, bearing the image of a key hole.
Lock and Key Tokens
These single use magic items are always created as a matched pair. The lock token, often appearing as a key hole or a stylized lock, needs to be merely pressed against a door or lid to invoke the magic. Once affixed it acts as a wizard lock cast by a level 1d8+4 level wizard. The lock will remain in place until dispelled, the door is destroyed, or the matching key token is used to end it's magic. Whatever means are used, once the spell is broken these tokens become non-magical trinkets.


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Tears and gasps from family and supporters in the public gallery greeted guilty verdicts against two men on trial for the rape of a 16-year-old girl in the sand dunes at Woodend Beach.
The jury returned not guilty verdicts on 13 other charges against three men who were then released at the end of the 13-day trial in the High Court at Christchurch.
Isaac Jason Mould, 21, from Woodend, and Troy Matua James McIver, 21, a rigger, were found guilty of rape and Justice David Gendall remanded them in custody for sentencing on February 12. He called for pre-sentence reports.
The rape verdict against Mould was a majority, but all the other verdicts were unanimous.
Brook Sebastian Norris, a 22-year-old landscape gardener from Brooklands, had originally also been charged with rape but that charge was dismissed at the end of the Crown case. The jury then found him not guilty of being a party to the sex offending.
Ky Robert Reginald Reid, a 21-year-old logging contractor from Woodend, was found not guilty of being a party to the sex offending.
Stuart Mitchell Lewis, 21, was found not guilty on a charge of unlawful sexual connection with the girl – the Crown alleged he had forced her to perform oral sex while one of the rapes was taking place – and also acquitted him of being a party to the sex offences.
The Crown had alleged that those present were parties because they had encouraged or supported the actual offenders, but at the end of the trial, no-one was convicted as a party.
The girl – often overwhelmed and in tears – gave evidence during part of each of the first four days of the trial. She had more than the usual breaks, and once said she had had enough for the day at lunch time, as the cross-examination went ahead by five defence counsel.
She told the trial that she had gone to a bonfire gathering on Woodend Beach on the night of May 23, 2014, and ended up away from the fire where she alleged rape and sexual violation took place while other men stood around. She said she had repeatedly said no, but the defence for Mould and McIver said they believed they had consent for the sex acts that took place.
The jury considered its verdicts for a total of 20 hours since it began its deliberations on Monday afternoon. A group of family and supporters of the five men waited outside the court room throughout the week while the jury deliberated, and many were in tears afterwards. Apart from gasps, they were quiet during the long process of taking the 15 verdicts.
Justice Gendall thanked the jury for the care they had taken in the case, and their contribution to the community.
He also thanked the eight counsel involved in the trial. "It has been a long almost three weeks for us all," he said.
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Gastrointestinal Drugs
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Antacids and Antiflatulents (Anti-gas)
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Every year, Americans drop $725 million on laxatives (symptom 1). As with antacids and antiflatulents, many fill move laxatives far solon oft than requisite. This is insidious for various reasons. Prototypal, laxatives can venture long modification to the intestines and can interfere with the body's use of nutrients. Product, they can be usage forming. Of seized for tall periods, they conquer the body's born abolity to let substance right, causing consumer dependency. The offensive take effects are numerous and scientists are continually discovering more causes for worry. For illustration, the fair out the system" or to delegate enteral correspondence, a knowledge the embody generally controls naturally.
Alas, justified those with good diets are not unsusceptible to occasional impairment. Although it may be pestiferous, according to physicians, irregularity itself usually is not grave. For most fill, dietetical and mode improvements can change the chances of symptom. A well-balanced fast that includes fiber-rich foods, such as unvulcanised bran, whole-grain breads and caller fruits and vegetables, is rmended. Boozing teemingness of fluids and sweat regularly also better to stimulate viscus activeness.
Tum Zen Blockers and Ulcer Drugs
Despite doctors' calls for landscaped lifestyles, the mass of gastrointestinal drugs on the activity is dumfounding. Tum dissolver blockers, such as nizatidine, pepcid, cimetidine and randitine are another touristed have unit old to broach duodenal and stomachal ulcers and conditions caused by excessiveness stomach dissolvent. Long-term hit of these drugs is ease unknowable, but root personalty may let embarrassment, hallucinations, giddiness, tender throat and fever, maverick heatbeat, abdominal pain, wound rash, depression, diarrhea, fabric departure, aching and sickness. Because older people annihilate drugs author tardily from their bodies, they are at an especially dominating drugs, such as medicament, misoprostol and omeprazole are utilized to cater and forestall ulcers nopliant to the wonted management with viscus dissolver blockers or antacids. Harmful root personalty countenance impairment, giddiness, backache, drowsiness, dry voice, symptom, stomach cramps, quality respiration, pyrexia, cloudy or homicidal water, haemorrhage or bruising and injure eruption. Definite ulceration drugs change also been shown to vary chemical markers of bone metastasis, maybe major to osteoporosis. Long-term bar of acid by ulcer drugs can also metal to enteral infections.
Breadbasket lsd blockers and other ulceration drugs should not be confiscated for underage digestive plain such as unpredictable inversion tum, symptom or symptom, as there is no grounds that they effectively provide these problems. They should also not be victimised by those with pre-existing conditions and inbination with remaining drugs, so it is discriminative to refer with a physician before action any ulceration consume. It is also useful to realise that flush with discourse, ulcers often ie after a few months. As long-term prevention, group unerect to ulcers should avoid respiration, foods that causation ulcers and drugs legendary to exacerbate ulcers, especially aspirin, ibuprofen and separate nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Anti-Nausea Drugs for Somebody patients
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#60: Don Marshall
Don Marshall never scored a lot of playoff goals, but his strong defensive team play helped the Canadiens win five straight Stanley Cups in the late 1950s.
Marshall was drafted by the Canadiens, and even though he was an offensive player in junior, was asked to be more defensive with the Habs.
He responded. In those five straight Cup years, he scored only four goals in 49 games (two in the 1960 playoffs), but he would help shut down the other teams' top lines.
In the regular season, Marshall had more opportunity to score. In the 1957-58 season, he scored 22 goals and added 18 assists in 68 games.
In 1963, he was part of the trade that sent Jacques Plante to the New York Rangers.
In total he would play in seven all-star games in his career, including six straight from 1956 to 1961.
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Today's report centers around my bike ride from earlier today and is a copy of what I posted on Facebook.
The images are in reverse order of my ride only because that is the way that I uploaded them.
Wanting to see how bike traffic is affected along the Olympic village site I proceeded down Ontario to 3rd where the detour sign has you turning right to Quebec and down to 2nd - Quebec St is closed to traffic at 2nd but there is a wide pathway on the east side for bike and foot traffic which provides foot traffic for the fast food restaurants there.
You are starting to notice the Security presence near the Village - a large group of peace officers from various forces were having lunch at the Burger King - after lunch it's into the Science World Parking Lot - but wait it's not Science World anymore - but the Russian Pavilion featuring the City of Sochi who are the host for the 2014 Games.
Then its along the Seawall and pass the Saskatchewan and Quebec Pavilions and into the Plaza of Nations where the caberet is being converted into a Chinese Pavilion and the Edgewater Casino is putting up a large food fair.
Next at the Cambie Bridge there are now pontoons and buoys restricting the flow of traffic towards the Village - gone also are the cheapos who live year round on their boats - pay no taxes etc.
Cheers and have a great day and GO CANADA GO !!!


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Four days after that eventfully duty, the duty when my patience was tested to its fullest, i'm already in this process of internalizing everything that had happened. Everything really happens for a reason. That fateful night of February 1, i realized that my "maximum" tolerance really wasnt in its maximum yet. If it was, then i wouldnt have found myself arguing with that woman i gave name to (alright, the one i called "bitch" in my last blog).
Seriously, i must be thankful to her. Through her, i was able to once again reevaluate myself and my tolerance level. I might have failed the test, with her as the instrument, but then that test would help me in dealing other people in the future. I believe that i have to speak up and to defend myself, but then in retrospect, i should have lengthened my patience even more.
I'm still in the process of knowing who the bitch was. I already knew her first name as of this blogtime. Actually, I have no plans of retaliating or whatsoever. I just would like to stop calling her names. I owe her my gratitude - for testing my patience and for letting me reevaluate myself. I have to know her name for it wouldnt sound good if i'll once again say, "Thanks for everything, Bitch!"
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How many of you eat like this...
Landon was wearing a white shirt the other night and was eating pizza rolls for the first time. I was so afraid he was going to drop something on his shirt that I begged him to take it off. He told me he would only if his Daddy would take his shirt off. Well...the above picture is the result. Oh the things we will do not to have to stain treat!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
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Haha that's an awesome picture!!!
- September 21, 2008 at 10:45 PM
- Gina said...
I'm sooooo there with you! My girls eat spaghetti sans shirts all the time just so I don't have to treat stains! :) Guess we'll have to stop that soon, though. ROFL
- September 22, 2008 at 8:12 PM
- Mel said...
LOL, too cute!
- September 23, 2008 at 8:48 PM
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Wednesday, 5 November 2008
Very angry, you might not want to talk to me for a while.
its too bad your just like the rest of them. i really liked your music. :/
And she deleted me as a friend.
That is the most outrageous thing I have heard throughout this campaign, and it didn't come from Sarah Palin! How can you let political beliefs stand in the way of music?! MUSIC! They shouldn't even stop you talking about politics, in fact it's better to talk politics with someone who disagrees with you. Disagreements are one of the most important parts of life, whether you decide on one answer, agree to disagree or come to a compromise, it's how we can all coexist in this world with such a beautiful multitude of opinions and beliefs.
That girl found out I supported Obama and that was enough for her to cut me out of her life, and that is the way to a very lonely and unstimulating life. Imagine if I cut out every republican I know. Not even know... just listen to, or watch, or read, or anything - that would be almost half of my life cut away.
That kind of close mindedness is everything I hate about the world right now. The idea that we have to stay within small groups of people with whom we agree is not only impractical, as the more you get to know people, the smaller the groups would be until it's just you, all alone, but it's also incredibly dangerous on a worldwide scale.
So I guess the point, other than to express my anger, is to beg you to look beyond politics, beyond religion, beyond race, beyond sexuality, and appreciate that the world can only be fixed by people who can accept each others differences and work towards the same goals, whatever they think the best way to achieve them is. I think John McCain is as good an example as anyone. Last night he was gracious in defeat and I'm sure he will continue to do what he thinks is right, to argue his case and to accept when the majority of people agree or disagree with him.
Well having got that off my chest I'm still pissed off. I think I'd be over it by now had she spelt you're correctly.
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She definetley deserves an "ahh prick"
- 05/11/2008, 23:11
what a loserr...
- 05/11/2008, 23:46
- Rachel said...
*hugs* i know what you mean, i have a friend that supports mccain just because he's a republican and her family business depends of that [i dunno how it works though] and yet everyday day at lunch, the "democrat" feel the need to bitch at her about mccain's standings. i'm kinda glad that the elections are over now. i agree with you =]
- 05/11/2008, 23:49
- Jon said...
That is really annoying to read. Why would you stop listening to music just because of a political stance!
Ahh you have annoyed me now Dave you twat!
- 06/11/2008, 00:31
As a 17 year old Christian girl myself, i think your blog was very well written and justified. I live in Massachusetts, the most liberal state in the country, and i supported McCain. so basically everyone around me was against what i believed in. but that doenst mean i stop being friends with them! these are ppl i see every day of my life, and this girl who dissed you doenst even have to listen to your music! she obviously liked it, or else she wouldnt have listened. i mean, from our videos i could definately tell you were more liberal, and couldnt she tell that as well before this? fine, she stops listening...but did she have to tell you? she coud have just stopped, you never would have known.
i also like that you complimented McCain at the end, i've seen very few people do that, and its annoying. he's been through so much in his life, he deserves a little more i think.
so thanks dave, for not flipping out like all the others would.
- 06/11/2008, 00:45
- Josh Okies said...
You think that's bad
My science teacher supported the republicans to the extent that she ripped up my Obama 08 poster
for the lulz
and told me I shouldn't have it in her lesson
stupid, racist, republican, fundamentalist christian bitch
- 06/11/2008, 01:52
- Bujio said...
Hey Dave.
As you may or may not know, I didn't vote in the election. At the time I didn't really see much point in choosing between two candidates that I didn't particularly like or agree with. I was honestly very scared of what would happen if John McCain won the Presidency, but on the same token I never really trusted Obama either do to the simple fact that he is a politician. To be different from everyone else, I went so far as to declare myself a British Loyalist, and have pledged a level of allegiance to Queen Elizabeth. In my opinion, she is a gracious leader in that she seems quite upfront and stays out of peoples' business. Plus, if someone got too out of line in her domain she could always step up and boot them out. That, in my opinion, is the way to be. Live and let live until someone becomes a tyrant.
I was very glad when Obama won, however. I was really surprised at how I felt, and I'm almost sad that I didn't vote for him. His election shows how far we have come as a society. 150 years ago, in both the US and in Britain, Black people had no rights. Now, a (half) black person is going to be a key leader in the Free World. I believe now that the world will be a very different place in 100 years than it is now, and I think now is the time to start contributing to the betterment of the world for the sake of the next generation.
I admire you, Dave, because you have a very clear view of the world. You see the world in a way that isn't clouded by the perceptions of the populous. I appreciate that. You are the definition of Blue Skies. You do so much with your music, and I really enjoy it very much. Whether you disagree with me or not, I will support you because of your ability and your gentle manner. Peace be with you, Mate. Cheers!!
PS. I don't know if you are interested in it, but there is a site you could use to promote your music. It works in such a way that people "invest" in your art in a way that is similar to the stock market. Once you raise so much money, you get a record deal. I would certainly invest some into your art if you signed up. Here's the link. Let me know if you are interested at all. Cheers!!
Hope your day gets better.
- 06/11/2008, 01:56
- gnotknormal said...
The your/you're thing gets me too.
I'm completely in agreement with you on this (though I feel silly for saying that lol). I like to think I'm very open minded and you're right in saying it's the only way the world can work. I myself have some firm beliefs and the strongest of them is probably that we should accept other people as they are, and I don't let any of my beliefs get in the way of that.
Like this girl who I've been talking to. She likes size zero, and while I don't particularily find it attractive, I understand that she does and I've been arguing against lots of closed minded people just saying to her "it's sick" "It's stupid" and "it's wrong".
Who are we to imply that our opinions are either right or wrong?
- 06/11/2008, 02:11
I don't know if this is just me, but do you know how we can just tell whether the lyrics of a song really is inspirational/meaningful, or the songwriter is just some wannabe who throws in a jumble of symbolisms and hopes it to appear 'deep'...?~
I'm a very sceptical and cynical person, so I rarely find songwriters that i believe in, who can write lyrics I don't find shallow. But you, Mr Yet-to-be-famous-IRL, with your flair with words, can write songs using a cow as the main character of a tragic love song and make me weep.
(according to spellcheck, sceptical isn't a word. WHOTever)
- 06/11/2008, 03:01
I now believe, two seconds after writing the above comment, that it is indeed a very confusing and hard to comprehend comment because eloquence is NOT my friend. Whoops. Sorry.
- 06/11/2008, 03:03
One thing that makes America great is our freedom of choice. We Americans have the right to support who and what we want. We can decide on our faith, our political views and if we don't agree with any pre-existing ones we can start our own. This freedom is what defines us. Equally important is understanding views that differ from our own. We as a nation and even more so as a world need to understand that there are views that differ from our own and we need to support the idea that those views exist. Tolerating the right of others to believe in their own ways is the key to peace. You need not agree with their views, just simply accept that they exist.
As you had touched on, a key theme throughout the election night coverage, especially in John McCain's speech, was uniting the country after the election and respecting the views of the other sides. The only way the country is going to move forward is if we move forward as one.
In the end, the goals of all the worlds citizens are similar. There are many paths that will lead us there and we need to be respectful of the roads others take.
I also strongly agree with your stance on disagreements. Disagreements are healthy. They challenge us to look beyond our box of ideas. They lead to new and better ideas. (These of course carry the caveat that we need to be respectful of others in the process.)
While I have often been critical of Bush's actions over the past 8 years, I still support his right to those views. As much as I often hope it were not the case (My View), I still consider George Bush my president.
- 06/11/2008, 03:48
Thank you for getting that out there. I have to agree with you on what you said about close-mindedness.
I am a Christian Republican and even though I don't share all of Obama's views I am still SOOOO happy he made it into office. He's breaking down barriers that, even fifty years ago, were thought of as impossible here in the States. Even if someone doesn't agree with all that he says, they should know that he's going to change this nation. I'm anticipating it. He's already been voted in office and simply complaining about it won't change that fact - suck it up! The world isn't black and white.
My closest friends are democrats. My older brother is. I am not going to cut all ties with them simply because of that. Doing so is cutting off oxygen to your brain, allowing it to stagnate and die in its own lack of acceptance. Aghhh.. how frustrating. Why anyone would keep themselves from seeing another point of view or learning something new beats me.
Anyway, thanks for the post. It expresses what I've been feeling all day, only in coherent words rather than frustrated groans.
- 06/11/2008, 04:24
I love you Patchy, just for the sentence, "Doing so is cutting off oxygen to your brain, allowing it to stagnate and die in its own lack of acceptance"
Fantastic! =D
- 06/11/2008, 04:51
Dave, I sure voted for Obama. I appreciate his views; realizing the differences in
us all. I feel that perhaps now the country will move into the right direction. Still
love your music. And of course, your open-mindness. We need more of that in
this crazy world. Keep on keeping on!!!! Your old fan, Carol
- 06/11/2008, 20:22
- jennielee22 said...
Stupid 17 year-olds..... sigh.....
oh..and for the record.. I voted for McCain...and I still love your music
- 08/11/2008, 02:05
- Brilliant Demise said...
I'm sorry Dave. :/
It sucks that someone would do something like that.
It's ridiculous that people will judge others completely on which candidate they like. For this reason, I can't speak about the election to some close friends or even many family members. So what if I agree with Obama's views? It shouldn't define me as a person or anything I do. It shouldn't stop me from be associated with people I already know and care about.
For someone, who clearly liked your music, to post a comment like that one and to announce that they'll no longer deal with you really, really pisses me off. Political views shouldn't interfere with anything but politics, that's why there's a separation between church and state. Music is Music, Politics is Politics, and they're so different that I don't know how people could even associate them.
I'm just going to go on a little rant here real quick: Also, many people don't vote for the right reasons. There were many people who voted for McCain just so Obama wouldn't win (and vice-versa). There were many people who voted for McCain because Obama is black and even people who voted for Obama because Obama is black. People vote for a candidate because of false rumors about the other one. People vote Republican because they're parents taught them to. People vote Democratic because they're parents are Republican. You shouldn't judge a candidate based on any of that.
I'm for Obama because of his views, and I'm proud to say no one decided that for me.
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I should have known when I woke up at 2:30 am this morning that the day might be a little interesting. I just didn't know all the twists and turns the day would take. I am struggling with trying to complete everything on my list. I wish I had more time in the day to complete everything. It just feels like I am moving at a slow pace. Ever feel that way?? I am desperate to stay organized, yet I find myself doing the opposite! I think I might be my worst enemy here. :)
So tonight, I decided that I am going to take some time to regroup and focus. Drink some tea, write, read, and try to regain my sanity. I think we all need some time outs in life. I pray you are getting the rest and peace you need in yours.


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Title: His Turn
Series: Turning #3
Author: JA Huss
Genre: Dark Erotic Suspense
Release Date: July 4, 2017
I look her body up and down as I circle her.
I smile a devious, deviant, I'm gonna make you sorry you ever started playing this game with me smile.
And then I take her hand.
I lead her to the elevator.
We go up to my apartment.
I tie her wrists together with rope.
Raise her arms above her head.
And chain her to the ceiling.
It's my turn.
"Why are you so nervous?" I ask Jordan. We're sitting in Smith's bar. The table is elaborately set for a nice dinner, our glasses are full of expensive alcohol, and our cocks are happy. Why does he look like shit is about to hit the fan? "She had a good time," I say, sipping my brandy.
"Yeah," Jordan says. His eyes are glued to the elevator doors, just waiting for her to come downstairs. "But it was sneaky, ya know?"
"What was sneaky about it?"
He shoots me a look that says, Come on.
"She gave in, Jordan. We didn't make her do anything."
"Right." He sighs. "But you're what, just pretending we didn't have that conversation this morning? You know, the one where you said, 'I'm gonna fuck with her head so bad, she'll spin like The Exorcist?'"
"It was a joke." I laugh. "All we did was make her feel good tonight. She loved every fucking minute of it. Even when I choked her with my cock. She couldn't get enough."
"That's because she was drunk on your dick at the time, Bric. But that feeling is gonna wear off and she's gonna run the entire night through her head, and then—"
"Then she's gonna realize we know what the fuck we're doing. That's all."
"No," he says. "She's gonna realize you're just playing with her emotions. Like you do with every fucking woman you've ever been with."
"So then she's gonna up her game, Bric. And this is gonna turn into a mind-fuck shit-fest. I like her," he says. "Maybe more than like her, OK? I don't want her thinking I'm like you."
"You are like me," I say, getting pissed off. Why the fuck is he sharing her with me if he likes her so much?
But I don't ask that question.
Because I like her too. Just not in the same way.
"See," Jordan says.
"See what?" I ask
"That fucking evil grin you've got on your face. I know you well enough, Bricman. Well enough to see the Machiavellian wheels turning inside your head. Do not play with her emotions."
"Why?" I ask, my temper rising. "Is she some kind of fragile flower?"
But then I realize this intrigues me.
"Stop it," Jordan says. "She's not a puzzle, OK?"
"Then why are we even playing?"
He huffs out some air. Runs his fingers through his still-wet hair. "Because she's not…" He trails off.
"She's not what?" I ask. What the fuck is wrong with him tonight?
"She's not my type."
"OK," I say, not really understanding.
"I mean I'm not really her type."
"Hmm," I say. "Do you love her?"
"No," he says. "Definitely not. But I like her. I could see myself playing with her for a long time. And if you fuck it up, that won't happen. You, of all people, understand how fucking hard it is to get a girl you can trust in this game. One who just gets you, ya know? We get each other, Bric. I realize it's only been a few weeks, but we know each other. I just like her. And we have an understanding. I get to boss her around and be a dick, but she knows I'm not a dick, right? She knows I'll show up the next day and treat her nice and give her a gift. She knows I'm just playing. We're playing."
"It's a game. Same as this," I say.
"Dude, come on," he says, almost fully exasperated now. "You are a sick motherfucker, OK? You know this, right?"
"Then why am I even here?"
"Because we're good together, ya know. Not great. Yet," he adds. "Not what you had with Smith and Quin, obviously. But we understand each other. We work well as a team. She liked that up there."
"So what's the problem?"
"The problem is you're in a weird place right now and I'm afraid you're gonna take it out on Nadia. Don't do that, OK?" He stares at me. "Just be…"
"Just be your back-up?" I ask, huffing out a laugh.
He shrugs. But that's it. That's what he wants. Don't overpower him. Don't take her away from him. Don't make her rethink her strategy. Just help him keep her.
It takes me a minute to decide if I'm angry or not.
I decide I'm not. I don't give two fucks about this Nadia girl. And my goal really was to break her. So I shrug. "Fine," I say. "You want a wingman. Fine. I'll help you out, Jordan. But when I need a favor, I'll expect the same in return."
|Finally! Finally is Bric's turn to find his other half, the woman who would go toe to toe with him and won't let him get away with his games
I loved every single bit of this story. Having such a strong willed character like Bric we needed a strong, or perhaps stronger, heroine to show him that he was not going to get away with his mind games, and that it was ok to accept and love himself and where he came from. Little by little the author show us Bric, the man that is so rigid and unforgiving on the outside but really he's just trying to hide his background the only way he knows how. Nadia is someone who went through something traumatic that kind of shaped the woman she became. In a way, she promised herself to never be that naive girl again and put herself in the line of fire again, up until meeting Bric she was accomplishing that.
The author created a battle of wills so to speak, without leaving behind the sensual, kinky, sexy side of these characters. She taught us that family can come in many forms and sometimes denying those who love us only brings more pain and self loathing. Also, we have to remember that sometimes we just have to forgive ourselves and simply let go and live again against all odds.
This was the perfect ending to a fantastic series. Highly recommended, definitely a MUST read.
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I am always adding little tips on Pinterest to clean the house using normal everyday products. I saved a pin about cleaning your dishwasher and thought it was a spot that could use some cleaning. Thank goodness for that pin because I noticed earlier in the week that my dishwasher was sort of stinky and was holding water at the bottom. I immediately thought of my pin and checked out what I needed to do.
1. Empty your dishwasher completely. Get a large measuring cup and fill it with vinegar. Place that cup on the top rack of the dishwasher and run the hottest cleaning cycle you can. This breaks down the grime, sanitizes, and gets rid of that nasty smell! {I could already tell a difference once this step was done.}
2. Once that cycle is finished, sprinkle baking soda on the bottom and wash on quick hot setting. This will remove any stains and help freshen it up.
My review would be 10/10. It's quick, cheap, and makes a huge difference! I will be keeping this "home tip" close by.


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Monday, November 9, 2009
Episode 798
Read the comic here.
7 comments:
- Geoffrey said...
Great, not only is Mary Sue getting in on the "Juan two" pun, so is Whiskey. Things are actually getting back to normal around here!
wv: cultsmog - hmm, pollution around cult fanatic camps, maybe?
- November 9, 2009 at 7:09 AM
Okay, I actually *liked* that pun! But don't over do it. Your puns are getting better.
- November 9, 2009 at 2:49 PM
- Danny said...
@ anon
his puns arent getting better because there was never any thing to improve on with his puns
oh and i like the South Park reference you put in Doyle.
- November 9, 2009 at 4:24 PM
- Ben said...
gotta love them puns.
WV: barde almost shakespaeres job
- November 9, 2009 at 5:04 PM
Ah, memories of the Advent Security, anyone?
- November 9, 2009 at 6:01 PM
- monoloco35 said...
How many comic strips are you gonna make?, i mean they are almost a 1000 strips! that dosent mean i dont like it
- November 9, 2009 at 6:55 PM
- Flamero Burns said...
+1 for Doyle!
Ouch that must have hurt pinky.
- November 9, 2009 at 9:01 PM
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I want to start by saying what you believe in, who you believe in, and how you believe is simply your choice!
I don't hold anything against anyone if they don't believe in a HIgher Power, or don't believe in Jesus Christ, or God, or anything else.
I am a Catholic. I am not perfect, and far from it.
I believe in God and I believe that Jesus Christ was God's son brought to earth to bring salvation to everyone.
I have faith in that.
But I don't feel that I have to prove anything to anyone. It's my belief and that's that.
The people that are always asking for proof probably wouldn't believe in God anyway, and most of the time they just wanna create an argument. I'm sure there are some that are reaching out. I'm sure that maybe they want to believe in God, but they just aren't sure about it, and that's okay.Idf that is the case, and you are reaching out for that missing thing n your life, it's God tugging at you, and I hope you find Him!
But if you just wanna debate God, and demand proof, and you wanna say that without proof, then the Bible can't be true, then I can settle that very easily - we'll agree to disagree!
Faith is believing in something that you may not always be able to see and touch!
I have seen how people are that have God in their lives, and that is something that you can see and you can touch.
Yes, there are people that are atheist and agnostic and still do good, and that is awesome.
And the other thing people say is that people kill others in the name of God. That is just an excuse that people use. God is a loving caring God and he would not want others to kill in his name. That's the God that I believe in.
As I said, already, I have nothing against those that don't believe in God. My God wants me to love everyone.
And for those that always need proof,of everything make sure you use a gas meter to measure the oxygen level outside before you take that breath.
And for those that always need proof,of everything make sure you use a gas meter to measure the oxygen level outside before you take that breath.
God is a loving caring God and he would not want others to kill in his name.
Mutual caring relationships require kindness and patience, tolerance, optimism, joy in the other's achievements, confidence in oneself, and the ability to give without undue thought of gain.


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How did your meals go this week ladies? I hope these last six weeks have been helpful and inspiring for you. I hope you leave this challenge feeling encouraged!
Our next challenge starts next week and we will be decluttering our homes! During this time, I will also be packing as we get ready to move so I might share some tips on that as well.
To prepare for the challenge ahead, have a few items on hand:
Different colored trash bags to keep trash and donations separate
Boxes to sort into
Labels or label maker
I'm so looking forward to this next challenge! I hope you all are as well.