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This series provides answers to questions that every photographer has about marketing themselves and their work to ad agencies. Each part in the series is an interview with a different art buyer or art producer about how they find photographers and what works and what doesn't when it comes to marketing and self-promotion. Their answers are completely candid and oftentimes surprising.
If you read the whole series you'll find tons of useful nuggets plus some interesting differences in opinion on what many (myself included) may have assumed to have been clear cut issues. Read part one here and part two here.
Part three of this series is my conversation with Wini Alcorn, an art producer who's worked at McCann Erickson for ten years . Our interview took place in her New York office back in April. Since the interview she's changed positions within McCann Erickson and will be working in their broadcast department.
Seckler: What's your typical process like for finding a photographer?
Alcorn: Typically I just get on my computer and start going through my bookmarks. Hopefully when I see a layout a photographer comes to mind. And then if none of those people fit what I'm looking for, then I really just go through my bookmarked websites. I definitely start off on the Internet and I also use my coworkers as a resource. Especially if I'm not coming up with anything that fits. If my own website searching and [coworkers] doesn't really come to anything, then I usually will look at At-Edge. I also look at Le Book [and] Wookbook.com.
Seckler: Are Le Book, Workbook and At-Edge the three sourcebooks you go to?
Alcorn: For photography those pretty much are the ones I go to. Sometimes I'll look at Altpick and I know I've also done the APA [website] recently.
Sometimes it's easy if you're shooting in New York or L.A., but if you need to shoot in Ohio or in Kansas, [the websitses] have a nice feature where you can type in locale. I also did do a search recently for aerial photographers, which I know nothing about, and typed in 'aerial photography' and it gave me a whole list of photographers.
Seckler: So, it's good for the specialized and non-primary market based searches.
Alcorn: Right.
Seckler: When you are using sourcebooks do you tend to look at the print editions or do you look at them online?
Alcorn: Now I look online. If I have the print edition, I don't even know. You see, I have a bookcase there, full of books and rarely do I get up and go look at them (Laughs).
Because online I feel like it's more current. I think if there's a change in an artist's rep, it's going to be online. [When] you're looking in a [printed] sourcebook it's already outdated.
Seckler: What about photographers who do one or two page ads in Archive or Communication Arts…does that have an impact on you?
Alcorn: I don't look through those books as much. It's not my thought to look there when I'm looking for photographers. If I'm looking at those books it's because someone was like, 'you should read this article about this photographer' or 'look at this cool ad.' And then I get the book and I look at it but it's not something that I think of as a resource. They don't have to buy a $10,000 page in a sourcebook. They can just send me an e-mail and I'll probably see it and then I'll bookmark it.
Seckler: Are you open to working with emerging talent?
Alcorn: We want to work with the best photographer out there. But I do think there's always some nerves in terms of production. Because I do think when you work with someone more established, you know that they've had the experience working with the big agency, they've had the experience working with the client, or they have a team who knows how to handle all the drama that comes with the big agency and the big client. So I think there's some security [in using established photographers] but I would say, certainly if it's the right photographer for the job, it would just be one of those conversations like 'this may be your first or second big job, but we think you're right.'
But there's always the clients 'oh, can we work with Annie Leibovitz?' So they have these big names in their head, and it's like, 'there's more photographers than that and she's not even the right photographer for your project!' I think sometimes clients fall in love with the idea of working with a famous photographer. But I think in this day and age, budgets are so tight, there's more of a chance for the younger photographers because the bigger photographers may not be willing to bring their fees down.
Seckler: Has print work started to pick up a little bit recently?
Alcorn: I think it's definitely busier here. Last year was not a great year. Everyone was very nervous. Seeing the closing of a lot of those magazines was scary. I think it's picking back up. But I think it's kind of this unknown. Where is this going? Where is media going? I think everyday I see more photographers sending an e-mail [with a link to] their website and they have video! I think really it's all about digital and interactive. I think it's all about knowing how to bring it all together. It seems to me like everyone is talking about behind-the-scenes video for the Internet. So we need to shoot the print, but we need to shoot some video, and wouldn't it be great if the photographer knew how to do both.
Seckler: Have you or your colleagues hired photographers to do both stills and the motion?
Alcorn: I don't know if we have here. I do know that I recently did something where there was a director that was hired. And there was discussion about having the director shoot the video, and then pulling the stills from the video. And then the more we talked about it, the more we felt that, perhaps we should also shoot some stills. The more we talked about it, we said maybe it would be better to shoot from a still camera. And the director actually shot the stills with the still camera.
Seckler: Right. So it happened, but instead of hiring a still photographer you hired a director…
Alcorn: A director, and he did both. I don't know if we've hired a photographer yet and actually asked him to do video. Certainly I meet a lot of photographers who come in, and they show that. When they're showing me their portfolio, they say 'I shot this after we wrapped the shoot, I decided to do this for myself and the client really liked it, and they went and threw it up on their website.' So I think that's smart. I think that that's the next thing, if you can learn to do it. It's also kind of learning what's good and what's not good. For me it's also a new aesthetic. I think it's just a new language for all of us print people to look at.
Seckler: Circling back to the topic of promotion…does winning the major awards have an impact on if you're considering a photographer for a job?
Alcorn: I would say no. If anything I like the PDN 30. Of the magazines that's one I look at. And I use that magazine when I'm trying to read about new technology and photographers and what the trends are, and I think that's a good source.
Seckler: What about the annual competitions like Communication Arts Photo Annual or the Lucie Awards?
Alcorn: I think, if anything, because they'll do promotions for who won I'll see it. It's good in that sense, that if you've won, I'll probably get an e-mail, and your name will be on it, and there'll be a photo. And then I might go look at it, whereas before I might not have been drawn to you. But in terms of if I'm hiring for a job it's still more about does it fit the concept? Is it in my budget? Does the art director feel like this photographer's going to bring the right sensibility to the ad? Yeah, I don't think the award trumps any of that. More, it might just be a way for them to get in front of me.
Seckler: Now, you mentioned using bookmarks a lot, about how many photographer bookmarks do you have?
Alcorn: I used to try to alphabetize them so here, let's start at "A" and just keep going… (scrolling down for several seconds).
Seckler: That's a lot (Laughs).
Alcorn: That's a lot.
Seckler: How many photographers do you recommend to an art director once they've given you a layout?
Alcorn: I'll look through my bookmarks for a couple hours. I usually try to narrow it down ten. And if that's too much, five. Because I think art directors — it gets overwhelming.
Seckler: Do you like to see a very specialized look in photographers' websites or does it throw you off if they have a few different categories?
Alcorn:: I think it's good [to have variety], it doesn't throw me off. I think it can throw clients off, and people who aren't as creative. It's confusing if you're in a meeting and your portfolio has every other picture's as a different style. Then people are going to be concerned about hiring you. But I think art directors like to see it because I think it gives a better impression of the artist's vision. Either way, when I look at portfolios I think it's nice to have two portfolios. 'Here's my landscape book and here's my portrait book.' I think it depends on your audience and how you're trying to sell yourself.
Seckler: Do you like e-mail promos or do you find them overwhelming?
Alcorn: I find them a little overwhelming. I definitely get a lot. And honestly, it depends on how busy I am, and my mood…whether I'm going to look at them or not. I think the best e-mails have in the subject line something [specific] that makes sense. Not something vague and not something too clever. Just tell me what it is. I don't have time to read [lots of text], if I'm interested, if I like what you send as a visual, I'll go to your website. So you don't need to give me all the backstory in the e-mail. Just send me a photo, and a link. But as I said, sometimes I'm busy, and I don't open them. I'll just delete them.
Seckler: Right.
Alcorn: Which I don't like to admit to but occasionally I will if there's a lot. I personally like mail promos. If I like them, I keep them. I hang them on my wall, I put them up. On my door I have magnets where I hang up the ones I like the most. Some people like e-mail blasts, some people don't. You're never going to find the answer. I think everyone likes something different. So I would just do what you feel is your best way to show your work.
Seckler: Any pearls of wisdom for photographers out there who are looking to get in touch with the right potential clients? Advice for maybe a unique promotional idea or something?
Alcorn: The fun promos are cool, but I don't know if they really help you get the job. People who do the theme promos, where it's a box and there's stuff in it. Where they spend a lot of money. Maybe that leads to work, but I don't know if I've ever hired someone where I'm like, 'Oh my God, that cool promo!'
And if you're going to call and set up an appointment do your homework. If you want to shoot food, go to the agency that handles the food account. Don't go to that agency and try to sell fashion and beauty. If you're smart and say, 'I'm going to be in town, and I know you guys handle these accounts, and I work on this kind of stuff. Would you be willing to meet with me?' I'll think most people are willing to meet with people.
I would also say do your homework and be considerate. And don't inundate people with e-mails. Lots of times I'll get the e-mails like, 'I'm just following up to see if you got my e-mail, dot-da-da-da-da-da.' And it's like, I'm sure I got it. But do I remember it? I don't know. And then you get the phone call, like, 'I'm just calling to see…' and it's like, oh my God! It's just too much. (Laughs)
You got to have some faith that it reached me. And if not, do another one in three months. We probably get thirty e-mails a day and it's a lot. Sometimes I only remember the ones that really are applicable to what I'm working on. So it's not because your image sucked. It's just not pertinent to what I'm doing.


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This morning as I was walking a specific song rolled though my head. I don't know who sings it, I think Brad Paisley. The chorus is, "if I could write a letter to me". Which made me think of a few blog posts I've seen lately where people post things they would say to their 20 or 30 year old self. Which made me wonder about this very thing. If I could write a letter to my 30 something self (actually 33), what would I say. Many of these letters I've read on blogs say things like: live in the moment, don't sweat the small stuff, don't put too much emphasis on how you look, surround yourself with the people you love etc. And while, I agree with every one of these and in a normal year these words and ideas would seem inspirational and motivating for me. This year they just don't seem to say enough. No, this year if I were to write a letter to myself my ideas would be more specific and certainly would include the people I love. So, I thought I would give it a try today. Here is the letter to my 33 year old self.
This year you will loose your mother. It will not be cancer or any other disease that takes her. You will not have to watch her suffer a slow and painful death but rather she will be taken in a matter of minutes in a car accident. She will be here today and gone tomorrow. You will speak to her on the day of her death. It will be approximately 2 hours before the crash. She will joke around with you so you will be left with her sense of humor and you will end the conversation with a "Good-bye" and an "I love you." You will be so thankful for that last conversation and the words spoken. Simple words with powerful meaning.
Your husband will weep alongside you for he loved her as much as you did. But he will hold your hand and be as a strong oak for you to lean on. You will feel pain like never before and you will be so grateful for his long arms when he wraps them around you at the cemetery and holds you tight as the two of you cry together. You could have never expected or predicted it to happen but the love between the two of you will deepen 10 years in a few short days. Remember that in future trials and hardships.
You will be devastated that your children lost their grandmother but they will take it so well. You and your husband will take them for a short ride in the pasture and there you will tell them that ShaSha has gone to heaven. Your boy will tell you that he already knew that and with childlike innocence and faith they will understand. It will amaze you that they have such complete peace about the fact that their grandmother is now in heaven and you will long to have that same peace. It will warm your heart and make you smile when weeks and months later your girl says, "I am so glad I have this picture so I can always remember ShaSha." And when your boy looks at a picture of him and ShaSha and gets a twinkle in his eye and big smile across his face. He is certainly a boy of few words but his face can tell a novel.
You will be taken care of by so many. Sweet friends will bring food, cards and flowers. People will call and come from out of state to love on you and say goodbye to your mother, and for that you will be thankful. You will realize just how many people she touched in her 54 years and you will love the stories they share.
Your wonderful childhood friend Dedra will come without being asked with a car full of groceries and treats. She will stay and cook and clean and care for your babes. She will help you pick out a dress to wear and she will help you write the words to be shared at the memorial. She will stay up late and will awake early. She will do all of this with a big smile and will bring laughter and warmth to your home. She will not leave until it is all over and you will never be able to repay her for all she has done. But, that's okay because she will not want one single thing from you because she loved your mother too. Much like her own.
Your daddy who has long since been divorced from your mother will come and bring you a dryer because your dryer will go out in the midst of all of this. He will come and with your brother they will install it and you won't have to ask. It will just be done. He will come and love on you like only your daddy can. He will hug you at the back of the church once the memorial is over and whisper through tears that, "She was a good mother and that it hurts him to see us hurting like this." And these words will stick with you forever and you will cry every time you think of them because you are a parent too and you can't imagine seeing your children hurting in this way.
You will find that all the things people say are true. Life is too short. This will become ever so clear to you. Hold tight to the ones you love. Again, very clear. Spend time making memories together. Yes, because those memories will be all you're left with. Live in the moment. Absolutely, because life can change in just a moment. It certainly did for us.
And then, you will write. You will write like crazy. You will write because you will find that with each word written you heal a little more. Sometimes you will find the healing rather tiring and you will want to stop the crying but each time after you write and cry you will feel better. Lighter. More able to face the world. You will be thankful for this outlet because holding each moment inside will make you feel like you will burst and you don't want to burst. So you will let it out a little at a time.
Friday, January 6, 2012
A Letter to Me
Posted by Crystal at 6:52 AM
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We lost our Moms at about the same time, though mine went down slowly in a painful drawn out spiral of illness. Your words touched me deeply.ReplyDelete
So touching. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I cried. Makes me thankful that much more that I still have my mom to hug and laugh with and to tell i love.ReplyDelete
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I've been [G] walking these streets so long Singing the same old song I know every crack on these dirty sidewalks of Broadway Where [C] hustle is the name of the game And nice guys get washed away like the snow and the [G] rain There's been a [D] load of comprimising On the [C] road to my hori [G] zon But [C] I'm gonna be where the [A] lights are shining on [D] me
Chorus: Like a rhinestone [G] cowboy Riding our on a horse in a star spangled rode [D] o Rhinestone [G] cowboy getting cards and lettters from people I don't even [D] know Offers coming over the [C] phone.....[D]
Well, I really don't mind the rain And a smile can hide the pain But you're down when you're riding a train That's taking the long way But I dream of the things I'll do With a subway token and a dollar Tucked inside my shoe There's been a load of compromsing On the road to my horizon But I'm gonna be where the lights are shining on me
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How to convert jpg saved in c as pgm?
How do I convert a jpeg file or how can I save it as pgm? Is there a required library for me to accomplish this task?
How do I convert a jpeg file or how can I save it as pgm? Is there a required library for me to accomplish this task?
Hi Pedro,
I'll guide you in how to convert JPG into PGM. Just follow the instructions given below:
Go to Media-Convert, which is a file conversion website and it is free to use.
Put your JPG file into the Media-Convert converter. Simply click the "Browse" button to locate the file, find the JPG on your hard drive, and click "Open". Media-Convert automatically fills in the "input format" when you drag the JPG file.
Choose PGM as your output format. It is listed in the pull-down file as "portable pixmap file format".
Rename the file which is held under the "Advanced setting" part of the Media-Convert screen. Click the box and type the name.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid star reacts to Portugal draw in Confederations Cup
- Author: Julie Sanders Jun 20, 2017,
Jun 20, 2017, 17:45
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo lamented his side's failure to close out victory against Mexico, after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser in Sunday's 2-2 draw at the Confederations Cup.
Portugal took the lead following an excellent run from Cristiano Ronaldo before he slipped an excellent pass to Ricardo Quaresma who faked out Guillermo Ochoa before slotting the ball into an open net.
Match official Nestor Pitana also felt the need to refer Cedric Soares' effort on Portugal's second goal for another opinion.
"It was not the result we wanted", said the four-time Ballon d'Or victor.
"I think that, when football people enjoy the way we play, especially against a team like the one we faced, it's very positive", he said.
'We still believe in qualification, we have great possibilities, because there are still two games left. "Now we have this result and we're going to focus and concentrate on the next game", Osorio said. "If we win we're one step away".
New Zealand head coach Anthony Hudson is keen not to patronise or belittle his players by treating the Confederations Cup match against Mexico as a "learning experience".
Video review is on trial in Russian Federation and Infantino hopes it can be fast-tracked for approval at the 2018 World Cup to help referees overturn "clear errors" in game-changing situations such as penalty kicks awarded and offside rulings affecting goals. While the side looked sharp in their qualifiers, they seldom played a team that would offer them a decent challenge. A few minutes later, Mexico had a chance to take the lead right before halftime, but Hernandez sailed the ball over the goal frame.
He has been attracting headlines after a report by a Portuguese newspaper said he wants to leave Real Madrid because of allegations he defrauded Spanish tax authorities.
A mural of Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is partly seen painted on a house in Kazan, Russia, on Sunday, June 18, 2017.
Mexico's all-time leading scorer still had time before the end of the half to blaze over from a good position.
Russian Federation are next up for Portugal in Moscow's Spartak Stadium on Wednesday, while Mexico face New Zealand in Sochi on the same day.
"The VAR tests during this Confederations Cup are also helping us to improve the processes and fine-tune communication", Infantino acknowledged.
Mexico's last competitive loss came nine games and exactly one year ago when Chile hammered them 7-0 in the Centenary Copa America.
Coach Fernando Santos has options ahead of Wednesday's game but as ever Portugal's fate could be in Ronaldo's hands. The Chilean striker became the first player in football history with a goal denied and confirmed by the VAR.


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Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Crock Pot Spaghetti Sauce recipe
1lb ground meat
1 cap full Mrs Dash Garlic & Herb seasoning (or store brand version)
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp thyme
2 small bay leaves
1 29 oz can of tomatoe sauce
1 14.5 oz can of stewed & diced tomatoes w/ italian seasoning (basil & onion & etc.)
1 6 oz can of tomatoe paste
Brown ground meat on the stove and drain off the fat...then dump it in the crockpot.
dump in the seasonings and the tomatoe products. Add a good shake of salt, 10 grinds of pepper & some sugar. Stir well. (sorry I was just dumping stuff in there yesterday!)
cover crock pot, set on warm and go on your field trip!
when you return 5 1/2 hours later to a house smelling yummy, crank up the crock pot to high and add about a cup of the pasta water.
For the veggie lovers... forget the ground meat and try adding your favorite veggies instead (w/o the browning!) I get this italian mix of frozen veggies that would work great it has zucchini, flat green beans & carrots...yum!
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lynn: you're welcome. I hope you enjoy your sauce.ReplyDelete
joan: I can't help you with that. ;o)
leigh: It was one of those "Mother Necessity" moments...I needed about a cup of hot water and I had a boiling pot of pasta. DH usually gets scared at those moments, but I've never had a problem before.
Carmen: I must be a crock pot queen or something. I've got a 4 1/2 qt, a 3 qt, a 1 1/2 qt and a gravy warmer.ReplyDelete
I originally got the 1 1/2 qt as a heater for dips, but then realized that you can actually cook in it, it has the same controls as my 4 1/2 qt...very nice.
Slow cookers come with recipe books, but be careful I tried this one and my dinner was MUSH! Foods that normally don't take a lot of time to cook, shouldn't go in there.


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This past weekend I got to spend some quality time hanging out and shooting my new friends Megan and Pat downtown around Indy! The weather was beautiful (finally, after rescheduling a couple times). We had to avoid the pigeons as much as possible...bad memories for Megan and Rome! They are one of my first weddings to kick off the summer and I'm super stoked about it. Here are a few of my favorite shots and a little video at the end to see the rest. Enjoy!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Megan & Pat's Engagement
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- Deyl said...
wow buddy, really impressed :)
great shots
- May 26, 2008 at 11:25 AM
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I am big ball of fear this morning. I think it's the "can I get everything done?" variety, but I could be wrong. What I know is that instead of being reactive and starting to clean the house, or pick a fight with David, or start ordering the kids around, I'm trying to just feel it . . . but this is not easy because it feels like it might swallow me up whole. more…
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Yesterday, David and I had our annual face-to-face meeting with our financial advisor. The meeting followed its normal format – we bring him up to date on our income and expenses and he talks to us about our investments, etc. Nonetheless, I have had a pit in my stomach ever since. more…
My legal work has been really busy during the last 2 – 3 weeks. Definitely busier than I'd like. I knew going into this that there would be a natural ebb and flow and that some weeks I would have more to do than is my preference. I am so aware of the possibility of creeping into a schedule that includes more hours than I planned. Now that I'm in the middle of it, it's extremely tempting to start questioning the whole arrangement – Have I kept too many clients? What is the right number of hours? Should I start cancelling things to clear up more time to work? How long can I make people wait for things without frustrating or upsetting them? Are people going to get mad at me???
I have promised myself that for the next couple of weeks I will just concentrate on the next task at hand and not evaluate or analyze my part-time set-up. I have very little tolerance on my side for making people wait for things, so I really have NO idea how much elasticity there is on the part of those who are actually doing the waiting. A few weeks from now, I will evaluate to see if there have been notable complaints or consequences as a result of the pace at which I'm completing things. If not, then I know I just have to expand my own concept of acceptable turnaround time. If, on the other hand, there are concrete problems, then I will talk to my boss about dropping one of the clients. I really don't want to do that, but I think I can and would be willing to have that conversation without getting too caught up in the fear of disappointing him.
I am in such a period of transition right now. The move from working 40-50 hours to working 10 – 15 hours has changed so much more than just how many hours I am at the office. It's like I can feel the individual cells in my body dying off and being replaced with new growth. Mostly I guess it feels like the controlling cells are giving way to the "Let's just move forward and see what happens" cells. It's often frightening and uncomfortable because I feel like I'm headed into uncharted waters and part of me feels like I'm going to crash headlong into an iceberg at any moment (brief mental image of Leo DiCaprio sinking under the water). But then I wake up the next morning and I'm still here wondering if this supposed change is just in my imagination or if all of this adventure and love and possibility I sense is going to stick around.
I love this quote from the The Way of Action:
". . .subtly, indescribably, the [wo]man is not as [s]he was before. All things are seen as new; they are as they were, but the seeing is different. And the difference lies in the fusion of the [wo]man and the awakening."
I like the idea that the things around me haven't actually changed, it is my viewpoint that has changed.
Having time in my day where I am not required to be at the office (or anywhere else) is great and is also causing me a tremendous amount of heartache. On the one hand, it can be delightful to sample from the buffet of options of how to spend my time. I can choose from exercising, socializing, working, reading, running errands, organizing – the list is endless. On the other hand, having choices in my day introduces new risk and new opportunities to lose. For any one thing I choose to do, I am painfully aware of the many options I have rejected (and I am questioning whether I made the right choice, as though there is one). In addition, I have friends inviting me to go places and do things and making choices means that I say "no" sometimes and risk their disappointment and even disapproval.
The schedule I maintained as a full-time lawyer and mother of 3 really protected me from having to make choices. I was always doing something that was required of me. I could easily say "no" to things or to people because my schedule wouldn't allow (or at least that felt like a socially acceptable refusal whether or not it was literally true). Without that schedule to hide behind, I am faced with taking a stand for who I am and what I want – a position that is both thrilling and terrifying.
Today is my kids' first day of school and my first day of being part-time. Well, technically I have done part-time before, but it feels different. The last two times I reduced my schedule it was upon the birth of my second child (down to 2o hours) and then my third child (down to 10 hours). I guess it is not surprising that this time the choice to go part-time (without a newborn) feels much more volitional ("and indulgent!" says my inner critic). I'm excited about the multiple dimensions my day is going to hold, but I have a lot of questions inside relating to purpose and whether I actually have any. It's easy to say that my purpose is being with my kids, but they were ok while I was working full-time, so is that really a valid purpose? Yes. I know the answer is yes, but it's not the complete answer.
Here's what my day is going to look like (on the outside):
- Get the kids ready for school.
- Actually get them to school.
- Go to work for 4-5 hours.
- Pick the kids up from school!!!!!
- Be at home this afternoon (we'll see how much work demands my attention and how I do at managing that and/or having people wait until Wednesday morning).
I'll report back later today or tomorrow morning about what went on today (on the inside).
Update: My son had the mother of all meltdowns this morning about going back to school. He was inconsolable and kept saying how scared he was. David and I took turns holding him as he cried and eventually he calmed down, ate a very little bit of breakfast and then went to his first day of school without complaint. It all turned out well, but he is experiencing some seriously big feelings these days. We are really thinking about how we can help him feel calmer and more secure.
My own day has been pretty nice. I love that I spent 3 hours at the office and then turned off the clock and went to pick up the kids. It felt good to get home and not immediately have to jump on e-mail or a conference call.
I'm now heading out for an impromptu trip to get my daughter new sneakers since she discovered this morning that she had outgrown her old ones (I love this!)
- This is the last weekend of the summer. I wore my white blazer today for its last outing of 2011.
- This is the last of our lazy weekday mornings. Pretty soon it's back to setting alarms and getting ourselves out the door on a schedule.
- This is my last day of being a full-time, salaried employee. My current plan (starting next week) is to come in to the office for a few hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays and do the rest of my work from home (or wherever I may be). It feels like a big deal. I mean, it IS a big deal. But I don't think that I'm necessarily going to feel different when I walk out of the office today. I wonder how long it will take to sink in. Or if I will be stringing enough work moments, minutes and hours together throughout my weeks that it won't feel so dramatically different. Who knows. I feel like there should be some sort of ritual or something to mark the importance of today, but I don't know what that would look like. Maybe just a few moments of silence before I leave the office — no, too somber! I think I will just walk out today with a big smile on my face feeling grateful for everything this job has given me and grateful that I get to redefine my relationship with this job and my firm in a manner that is more consistent with where my life is going.
Happy holiday weekend!!


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I awoke this morning one way
Now I'm another.
I woke full of hope and piss and vinegar
for the day,
for the election and
my socks
and friends
and even royal weddings.
But now
we have a dead enemy.
What earthly good is that?
Now we have people thinking,
actually thinking with their brains,
that this is a good time to dance.
To wave bits of material
and shout out slogans of loyalty
and love
as if those emotions could rest
on the same lips
and that would be
a good thing.
As if love and hate
both together
gave you purchase up this
hard tight rope.
As if hate and love were
flowers in the same
good garden.
As if 'this' and 'that'
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Friday, July 06, 2007
It's a bit like cancer
He said it's because he went into the office today and wore shoes all day long. I think it's because he's just getting worse.
So we sat down to watch a movie and I went to hold his hand and on the sides of his index finger, there are now lumps like on his feet. They've never been there before. I'm sure it's tophi gout. I'm sure it's because he's back to eating meat and such.
When cancer mestatises, it spreads everywhere. Just like his gout it. And I know the gout is from uric acid which his kidney's can't process anymore due to his diabetes.
I just wonder where it's going to spread next. So sad.
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I am so sorry to hear of these developments. Sadly, I would suspect tophi on the finger too and for the reasons you suspect. I think you summed it up best when you said you were "shocked" by the looks of his toe and other foot. We spouses prepare ourselves as best we can, but there is still a sickening jolt that goes through us when we witness the latest physical devastation.
Today was not a good day in the diabetes department. Hubby seems driven to consume as much sugar as possible. We had an unopened two-liter bottle of Wild Cherry Pepsi left over from when the kids were here, and he opened that and was swigging it straight from the bottle despite having lots of bottled water and diet drinks available. For the last couple of days he's been gorging on ice cream and cake and cookies. People say I should throw out all the sweets -- well, I've been there and done that! They have no idea what he's like. He just buys more, and when I say more, I mean MORE - king size vs. miniature candy bars, a whole pie vs. a single-serve, three bottles of sugared soda vs. one, etc. It's like he's going to "show me" he's in charge of his food.
He is having more frequent gastro symptoms now (especially uncontrolled nighttime diarrhea), which I know are neuropathy related (can't blame it on meds since he doesn't take them) and has been having lots of hip and thigh pain, which I also blame on neuropathy. He gets so fatigued that he'll fall into a deep sleep when the kids are visiting, which never would have happened a couple years ago. Clearly, his strategy of denying his disease is not working.
I don't talk with him about it anymore. I've been down that road with him so often that the pavement is completely worn through. Like you, I wonder how much longer he'll be able to work, to function at home (he has to ride the riding mower side-saddle because of his poor flexibility and hip pain), and to enjoy life at all.
Most days I handle all of this pretty well, but today was not one of those days. I vented to a girlfriend on the phone for a long while, and now I'm venting here. It seems to be the only thing that helps sometimes.
- Diabeteswife said...
Jean. At moments like this, I think our husbands are related. One thing for certain, you and I are soul sisters in this journey. I hear you loud and clear.
I do continue to throw out anything sweet that I find in the house. But he still hides it on me. And he still buys it when I'm not around. And Lord help him when he travels because it's a non-stop sugar fest. So I do know what it's like....a battle that never ends and there are moments when I do give up and then the cabinets overflow with candy, cakes and pies.
I used to be flabbergasted when I went to my in-laws. My hubby's father is a diabetic as well....and their kitchen, well, let's just say that any cabinet door you pick....it's sugar heaven behind it. So I do know that some of my husband's behavior is learned. Like father, like son. And Christmas is absolutely the worse. Bowls and dishes of candy sitting everywhere. I can't help but ask if my mother-in-law isn't trying to kill her husband! But I now know different....he's the one who goes out and buys all the sugar and has it in every corner of their house. And yes, hubby has a non-stop sugar fest whenever he goes back there. Fortunatley, it's not all that often.
How do you deal with the uncontrolled nighttime diarrhea? We have that here. And hubby forever denies it's related to diabetes, but I know, too, that it is. It's the nerve endings not functioning, the digestive system starting to shut down. I can see it so clearly. Kidney failure, high uric acid levels, lots of uric crystals growing inside him....it's like he's peeing inside on himself because his kidney's can't process the waste and there's nowhere for it to go except into his own body.
I had quit talking to my hubby as I had given up. But I've started in on a different angle lately. More of a health kick about me. He's not listening to me one bit differently, but I'm getting the message out there in a different way. And it's helping me if nothing else. Like you, I have my melt-down days when I don't handle it at all. Other days, I bury myself in my studio and don't come out for hours. Then there are days when I completely run away....go visit friends, or go wonder through a mall...just to escape the reality of what is going on here.
Hubby quit riding the mower 2 years ago and now has the lawn cutting hired out. OK, he has most everything hired out.
The sad thing is that he cannot step outside of himself and look at the whole picture of what is going on. I don't think he wants to.
The diarrhea is a hard thing for me to deal with because it can happen any time. It's a major reason why I avoid sleeping in the same bed with him. The jerks and twitches in his legs are the main reason.
He does clean up after himself but not perfectly, so I end up going back over everything with upholstery cleaners, stain removers, scrub brushes, etc. I keep reminding myself this is part of the "In sickness . . " part of the marriage vows.
He takes Immodium, but that's after it hits so the damage is already done. Our mattress and our living room furniture are due to be replaced due to age, but I don't even want to get new things because of this (he usually makes his rounds from the bed to a recliner to the sofa trying to get comfortable). Really, he needs to be wearing adult diapers at night, but I'm not brave enough yet to suggest that. He has also had a couple of instances where he started to urinate but didn't sense it until he felt the moisture on his skin, so those nerves are severely damaged too.
Another gastro symptom he's having is (gross alert) that he can burp 4+ hours after a meal and bring up undigested food. So the stomach isn't processing/emptying normally.
He is also having occassional (a couple of times a week) swallowing problems -- it's like the food just gets "stuck" and won't move up or down. The first time I saw that happening it freaked me out, and I was ready to do the Heimlich when it dislodged. He proceeded to nonchalantly inform me that this has been happening quite a bit and that it's no big deal.
What, I wonder, will ever qualify in his mind as a big deal???
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oh Jean, I so relate to what you are saying. I also wonder if they were to admit it is a big deal...is it too late, is the body too far gone?
Hugs to you my dear!
I just found your site and my heart goes out to both of you. My boyfriend has type 1 diabetes and he suffers with some effects of neuropathy. He is good about taking suggestions and monitoring his food, but I have told him that it would be very difficult to stay with him if he were in denial about his symptoms/diet/disease. I really admire you for your integrity in sticking to your vows. I would too, but it would be very difficult. I really, really admire you and I commend your efforts even though it must be very challenging.
Thank you for sharing these thoughts and feelings.


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Well I have had a busy weekend so far, On Friday we went to my Auntys wedding, which was lovely - Everyone always comments on how lovely and well behaved my children are - Which is really nice.
Yesterday we didnt do much except run around shopping and getting stuff done around the house. We put up our tent outside so the kids could play in it - but they dont seem to be bothered - Ha I would have loved it if I was a kid. This morning we went to a Boot sale in Carmarthen which was good - Gary got a new book and I got loads of Polly Pockets to put on ebay - Thats if I ever get them back off Joanna. I love ebay and make alot of money selling on there. I love to buy 80's toys at boot sales to put on there - and love My Little Pony toys.
This afternoon we stayed in for Gary to watch the grand prix and Michael Schmacher won again - Boring. Not really got that much planned for the week - A few things with the kids. Hopefully will be able to get a bit more done on my website - I am getting things done slowly so not too bad.
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Since winter and snow are such a big part of living in Minnesota we embraced it with activities that kept us busy both outdoors and inside. Here are a few of my favorites. We'd love to hear from you - share your favorite snow related activities.
Winter came down to our home one night
Quietly pirouetting in our silvery-toed slippers of snow,
And we, we were children once again.
~ Bill Morgan, Jr.
|Snow Scientist at Work
Take the opportunity to explore the properties and note the differences each snowfall. We had a couple of plastic tubs, magnifying glass, rulers, yard sticks, black felt and a journal book as part of our snow science kit. During or after a snowfall we'd be out gathering a nice sample of snow for examination. When the weather was cooperative we did our experimentation outdoors but sometime we just scooped up a nice tub of snow to bring indoors. Science experiments included observing differences in individual snow flakes using the magnifying glass and the black felt.
Viewing the snow flakes on a black or dark background is best for noting each flakes unique look. Do this outdoors while it is snowing. We'd also measure the depth of the snow and test the packing property. Measuring rates of melting is always fascinating - get a good amount of snow in the plastic tubs, measure the depth of that snow and then take readings every minute or so. On occasion, when the idea struck the children, we'd have a tub of snow melting in different rooms. Then there would be a very excited meeting to discover which room's snow melted quickest and then the whys would start, which lead to more research. We kept a Snow Journal with details of different snows, dated all our entries and used drawings along with photos to capture the moment. I did this with infants through schoolagers.
|Torn Paper Art
|Shaving Cream World
|Snow Painting Fun
I think of this as the sidewalk chalk activity of winter. Our neighbors enjoyed our creativity for several days afterward. This works best the day after a snow, after it's settled a little.
Depending on how intensely we got involved in this activity I might need to wash mittens and outdoor wear afterward.
|Snow Sculpture Creations
|Dry Paint and Ice Cube "Brush"
We have even painted with snow using this same technique. Sprinkle dry paint onto paper, add a scoop of snow and paint with a large long handled art bush. It doesn't take much snow to wet the paint.
This can get to be a soggy activity if you let it, so keep an eye on the amount of water that's being generated. Enjoy!!


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An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in.
A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.~Bill Vaughn
You were good, but not great.
May 2010 be a year of happiness, less stress, peace, a better financial situation, good friends, happy families, laughter, fulfilling jobs, warm/cozy homes, and love. For everyone.
Welcome 2010, I am so happy you are here!


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Acts 17:24-25 "He is the God who made the world and everything in it. Since he is Lord of heaven and earth, he doesn't live in man made temples, and human hands can't serve his needs--for he as no needs. He himself gives life and breath to everything, and he satisfies every need.
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"... and he satisfies every need." I love that part best!! Look it says every need...not just some of our needs...but our every need. God will take care of our needs!! I find that when I have a need that is not being met, it is a need that I have not given to God yet, I have kept it for me to try and satisfy and I am telling you I do not get that need satisfied until I give it all over to God. Oh is he speaking to me now!!!
God will satisfy our every need, God wants to satisfy our every need, God is working all the time to take care of us!! We just sometimes take a different path. How often God has given me the path to my needs only for me to take the fork in the road instead. God tells us in His word all the time..If you do this, then I will do this. Another words, "If you want this need met, this is what you need to do so that I will be able to met this need." too often we ignore the if and then wonder where God is. God will satisfy our needs, God wants so much to satisfy our needs we just have to spend time learning what the "if's" are so God can do the "then" part.


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Happy Hump Day! I have great news, baby Sophia is recovering from open heart surgery as we speak! The surgery went great! Her little chest will be open for 24-48 hours during the initial healing process and after that she will spend 2-5 weeks recovering in the hospital. We are praising the Lord for protecting her during this time. Thanks all for the prayers too :)
I decided to break our Washington D.C. trip into 2 blog posts for each of days we spent exploring :) Here we are getting ready to head out on a 6 hour drive at 6 in the morning. We were so excited to get on the road and begin our adventure! The drive was pretty much a straight shot up the interstate so we were able to talk for hours and listen to some good music. We have certain artists and cds that are usually our "go-to" music for road trips--John Mayer, DMB, and Mumford and Sons. Something about those easy tunes makes the trip go by quicker.
When you face the opposite way from the Capitol you can see the Washington Monument. Here is Greg all smiles with seeing everything. Because of an earthquake there last year, the monument had a crack and was in the process of being repaired. You can kinda see all the support braces around it. By the way, the weather was absolutely gorgeous while we were there. It was actually a little chilly which I was NOT prepared for at all.
After walking what seemed like a mile down the mall we came to the Lincoln Memorial. As you can see, it was packed this weekend in DC. There were tons of people everywhere! It was crazy because the majority of people were foreigners. We heard all kind of different languages and accents.
Here we are with the Washington Monument behind us. I was freezing! It was so much fun getting to experience so many new things with my husband. We really had a great time bonding over this trip and pushing each other to do and see more while we were there.
Oh, another thing. Apparently there is an annual bike rally on Memorial Day weekend with over 250,000 bikers. Needless to say, they were everywhere while we were there. Most of them were veterans and supporters of POW-MIA. It was awesome to see all the patriotism displayed.
Most of this day was spent seeing what all there was to do and looking at all the historical buildings. We also went in the National Museum of American History. We were amazed at all the real artifacts that were a big part of our history.
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I will forever cherish the look on my Kaleb's face at the garden. This is the son that never crawled. Instead he scooted on his bottom, maneuvering his legs back and forth. He was fast. Kaleb has always been special. Even his birth was unique. When he was two years old he got bit in the face by a dog. He had numerous stitches, leaving the outline of the dog bite just barely missing his eye. In the Emergency Room he handled himself with bravery and an ridiculous amount of stubbornness, just like his mother I might add. When all was well, the nurse encouraged me to embrace his self assurance. He knows who he is, and he will fight. He is passionate.
Kaleb is so sure of himself that he often disregards the opinion of others. The biggest motivator for him is
noodles Super Mario Galaxy. He loves Mario. As a family we have rules and regulations when it comes to technology. But just as my gardening is my float-on-the-wings-of-angels time, Kaleb's excitement tends to be a video game.
But tonight was different. There was a sparkle in his eye when he pulled out that bursting red radish. Or staring in wonder at the little green tomato and imaging what it will become.
My son's simple delight in life and in what we have accomplished as a family, and the beauty of what the world holds is in his hands. Kaleb let out a little squeal, the boys took turns finding the perfect radish to pull just as if it was a new toy.
You see the subtle beauty of life is what astounds me. This is a new experience for my husband and I. For the first time of our lives, we pulled something out of the ground. It did not come with a price. Or a plastic bag. We traveled 2 blocks from our home. A fellow gardening couple at the community garden had a bountiful harvest of lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, and Arugula- they have been so kind to share. Cutting the greens, I want to fight my normal idea of logic. I struggle with the concept that this plant will never grow back after the abuse that it had no choice but to accept. What I find so captivating about growing my food: it is overflowing in abundance. Looking at this basic truth, I appreciate the process of the plant. And that makes me want to eat it. The boys can't help themselves nibbling on Swiss chard because of the vibrant colors. I can take comfort as a mother that my boys are getting what their bodies need to flourish. I am not worried about what pesticides/chemicals have been sprayed on our food, who is making it, the condition of the farm and the workers, or how much it costs to buy at the store.
Why is gardening so important for my children? Or myself? Why is being out in nature so important? Don't get me wrong. Being outside is a new thing for me too. As a child- I did love dirt pies, climbing trees, swinging, softball, and riding my bike. Growing up in Portland, Oregon as a family we did experience the weekend getaway for camping adventures and trips to the Oregon coast. I would find excuses to stand on the beach during a storm, letting the wind and hail hit my body. Although Portland is known for community supported agriculture and a killer Farmer's Market- I never knew that side of life. Nature was something that floored me. But for some reason, I felt more comfortable with ignoring it. Even to this day, I am warned to not let gardening become my religion. To keep a close distance between myself and the organic way of life. But when I see my son's expression- seeing the full process of life- sowing seed, sprout, growth, harvest. I feel a part of me that was dead has now come to life. I attended a private school for my education. I can't decipher if it was the lack of expertise in science or simply that I was absent and more concerned with my boyfriends and/or watching American Idol. Early on I knew to divorce this passion for nature. There was a divide between me and food. That is the way it was intended to be. The grocery store provided all I needed, end of story.
I have always dreamed of being an artist. Opening a gallery with a large sign: Please Touch The Paintings. The same way I feel about art, is how I feel about plants. I have noticed one thing in common in the pictures. I am always touching the vegetables. When my hand brushes against the kale and kohlrabi- a light is switched on in my mind. Something is so significant about the connection we have to this earth. I consider this experience to be extremely important not only in teaching the boys how to live sustainably- but for their core in understanding how to interpret this world.
What I do know is that being at the Andres' Community Garden has satisfied something in our souls. There is a peace, a stillness in escaping from the modern world to stare at your food growing before your very own eyes. After a long day of my husband away at the university, the family gathers together at the garden. I thank God for these times. These moments we are capturing as a family will never fade in our hearts.
I take comfort in that my children are being released to experience this earth. The conversation that takes place about the budding peppers. Or how saving our food scraps for the compost pile works, investigating the bugs hard at work, and understanding why this is good for the planet. To be boys and get messy. To climb boulders and take big leaps.
When we first signed up for the Andres' Community Garden I thought I was going to gain gardening knowledge. But I am attaining life knowledge, so big that I know it is a part of my future. My destiny really. Often, I try to recoil this passion and rationalize my love of growing my own food. Yes, the organic side is extremely important. Or the fact that we are reducing our "imprint." But most importantly for the first time I feel free.
It is easy to be wrapped up in this technology driven world. To spend endless hours Pinning my ideal garden. Being tempted to let the boys waste their morning in front of Charlie and Lola. I would like to say that the importance of being out in nature is just for children. But really, this desire is what will echo in our lives. Just like Kaleb, despite the political agenda or personal convictions, I am confident in this reality of life. I can be confident in doing it together. Growing up I always felt out of place. I was always worried about being different. Or caring for other things that other people often overlook. What I have learned from the garden is that this love of growing our food is a deep foundation in my life. This is not about being cool or noticed. This is about realizing something so rooted in myself, that I have lost touch on what the value is. It is about family. It is about the simple things in life. I want to live my life in the same way Kaleb does. Being assured in what is treasured in my heart, is good. I don't have to convince the boys to step away from what they are doing to go to the garden. They are so eager to learn. At at the end of the day, they are learning what is important.


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The Dress: Sunday Morning Classic Dress
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Dresses are the perfect summer attire. All you do is slip one piece of clothing on and the outfit is complete! Super simple. The trick is to transform those simple one item outfits into outfits that work for any occasion. I dressed this green dress two ways. Up is for a summer wedding or night out. Down is for an afternoon at the park or ice cream shop. By changing just shoes and accessories an outfit can be completely transformed!
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As a result of many Holme On Spalding Moor (HOSM) and Bubwith parents raising the issue of the continued funding for the school buses from the villages to Pocklington's Woldgate College, I called a meeting with the College Head Jeff Bower and Business Manager Hugh Peake, and ERYC transport and education Officers to thrash out a solution to enable the subsidised service for pupils choosing to attend the College to continue.
A resolution was reached which means the current arrangement where pupils pay £180 per year is extended for the next academic year 2011/12, and which fits with the East Riding of Yorkshire Council's (ERYC) policy for bussing pupils into a school from outside the catchment area.
The Head confirmed that this will be a "rolling arrangement subject to review each year".
The College has accepted responsibility for those pupils travelling on the bus from HOSM and Bubwith and will continue to recover funding from them as at present. It is important that the College be accountable for organising the allocation of places for HOSM and Bubwith children, as this will ensure that the buses are operated in a controlled way.
There are two buses involved: 1W that serves Bubwith through to Holme on Spalding Moor and 2W that has been rerouted to pick up in Holme on Spalding Moor.
Parents must inform the College of those HOSM and Bubwith pupils who wish to travel on the bus 1W (to a maximum of 38), and those HOSM pupils who wish to travel on 2W bus (maximum 28). The college will then need to provide the ERYC with names, addresses, DOB and photo ID by 19th August, 2011.
The ERYC will send out bus passes to home addresses prior to the start of the autumn term.
A strict no pass no travel scheme will be operated. If there are more than 66 passengers' alternative arrangements will need to be made by the College and parents as no additional pupils will be allowed to travel on these buses.
As we have seen during the present year, some pupils will no longer wish to travel on the buses leaving spaces for those that do. At any time over the year if a pass is returned another pass can be issued to another pupil.
"This is certainly a good compromise with parents continuing to have choice as to where their children are educated whilst contributing a nominal amount for the transport cost, with the College picking up the remainder and the ERYC taking care of the tendering process and some of the administration – a great example of what can be achieved by sitting around a table and working out the issues."
Welcome to my blog - just some of my thoughts, the thoughts of others and news about Gilberdyke, Howdenshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Sunday, March 06, 2011
Subsidised buses from Bubwith and HOSM to Woldgate College to continue
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Why should there be a subsidised bus from Bubwith to Woldgate. Woldgate is not in the catchment area for Bubwith. This will come to light on the next intake, and what will happen then when coffers are stopped and parents are left paying for a bus and having to split the bill between less pupils, as intake from Bubwith will be stopped. I know first hand there will be some rapped knuckles from Woldgate trying to poach students from other catchments.
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Last year's Great Escape Festival in Brighton was wicked. If you fancy heading along again next year, but feel like getting an even more rounded experience (as well as being able to avoid those pesky queues), then you might be interested in the fact that they have just released delegate passes for TGE 2012, which will take place in and around many different venues around Brighton city centre from 10-12 May.
As well as giving priority access to all the venues, a delegate pass also gets you into The Great Escape convention, which will bring together music business professionals from across the world to discuss, evaluate and share the new approaches that are emerging for developing, launching and monetising artist and music rights. The festival will once again introduce the best line up of up and coming bands to the 15,000 international delegates and new music fans that attend. Super Early Bird passes are now available to buy for a frankly embarrassingly cheap price of £80. There are a limited number of passes available to buy at this discounted rate so ensure that you buy fast to avoid disappointment. Passes can now be purchased by CLICKING HERE.
Oh, and if you are a band that fancies playing at Brighton's own version of SXSW, then click here for deets. We will, of course, be in attendance, so maybe we'll see you there.


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How did you spend your holiday vacation, guys? As for me, I've spent it with my family and relatives. My two favorite titas came home last month and we went to a few out-of-town trips. One of the places we've visited is Island Cove in Kawit, Cavite. It's only an hour away from home via Cavitex (Cavite Expressway).
We've stayed at one of the cottages in the Fishing Village. Since it was my aunt's wedding anniversary, the sky's the limit! We went for different Filipino viands and delicacies.
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Last day in class with the students. Can actually say that was a pretty good year. Tomorrow's the all school picnic though I'll spend most of the day....you guessed it. Packing!!
Peace and fabulousness.
I took on the challenge of being creative at least once a day for the year 2012 using color. Looking back at all the pieces from 2012, I realized the ones that stood out and gave me the most joy, were the creatures (sad frog, the monsters,...) 2013 was the year of creatures. This year (2014) I'm continuing with the creatures but making them around the theme of children's stories/nursery rhymes. When all the characters are finished, I'll assemble them into a story picture.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
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Last day in class with the students. Can actually say that was a pretty good year. Tomorrow's the all school picnic though I'll spend most of the day....you guessed it. Packing!!
Monday, May 30, 2016
Day 151 (1612)
Thank you to all those who have and who are serving in the military and to their families for sacrificing so much.
One more week!
Peace and fabulousness.
Day 150 (1611)
House sitting my favorite felines.
Purrfect day, mostly. Can tell my body is worn out.
Peace and fabulousness.
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Day 149 (1610)
Felt weird today not grading, packing or doing any other school related thing...
Not sure what I did other than chillen' with Tipster. Lol.
Peace and fabulousness.
Friday, May 27, 2016
Day 148 (1609)
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Day 147 (1608)
After working out, spent the next 14 + hours teaching, packing up box 66, and 8th grade graduation. I am a sweaty mess. TGIF tomorrow!
Peace and fabulousness.
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Day 146 (1607)
44 boxes now packed (not including the ones that have been stored at home.)
Peace and fabulousness.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Day 145 (1606)
Monday, May 23, 2016
Day 144 (1605)
Got some bricks down and a few plants in before the beautiful rain came down. Made forget it was a Monday! Love.
Peace and fabulousness.
Sunday, May 22, 2016
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Saturday, May 21, 2016
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6 hours at school packing boxes after we set the alarm off. Not including everything I brought home, I'm up to 5 large boxes and 32 regular boxes pack.
It doesn't look like I've packed much, but I have.
I was so grateful for a beautiful, quiet (for NOMI) evening with no breeze so I could put together all the kindergarteners books of colors in between loads of laundry. Yay! Such a beautiful Spring evening!
Just keeping tonight's piece simple.
Peace and fabulousness.
Friday, May 20, 2016
Day 141 (1602)
TGIF! Kiddy Karnival with whistles (bad Rich!), packing, critique/graded/portfolio checked /Artsonia photoed 4th grade, weeding and stone edging lowering.
Highlight after going to the gym early stopped at Caribou. By the time I got to the counter, my coffee was made before I ordered it. A bit scary since it's been about a month since I've neen stopping there in the morning. I try to be extra nice 'cause the other customers seem so cranky! It pays to be nice and shout out to you awesome batista!
Peace and fabulousness.
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Day 140 (1601)
Shhhhhhhhhhhh. Forget how noisy it gets this time of school year. Made a dent in all areas of to do lists today: grading, Artsonia, packing, State Fair collecting,...
Fumes I tell ya Fumes.
Peace and fabulousness.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Day 139 (1600!)
Today's piece sums up the day except for noisy kids! Did some more backing of the room. Who other than an art teacher pack a couple boxes with corrugated cardboard and another with paper towel tube station? Made me chuckle...do people still chuckle?
The creature reminded of a kindergartener who just couldn't pull it together today! Whine and tears.
Peace and fabulousness.
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Day 138 (1599)
Tuesdays, lifting, teaching, boxes, grading, weeding and now hopefully sleeping.
Peace and fabulousness.
Monday, May 16, 2016
Day 137 (1598)
Sunday, May 15, 2016
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Weekend where did you go?
I have a few ideas for the direction of the creatures. Hoping to implement them soon (tomorrow?)
Peace and fabulousness.
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Day 135 (1596)
Where did the day go? I was power scrapbooking the well wishes for Ms Woods all day. When I looked at the clock while cleaning up thinking it was 5, it was almost 8! Yikes!
Hopefully no teaching dreams tonight.
Peace and fabulousness.
Friday, May 13, 2016
Day 134 (1595)
Happy Friday! Woke up way too early but got in an extra long work out in, had awesome classes today, turned in my floor tiles design for the art room (students are loving it) and now ready for a weekend of catching up and doing a project others thought of and I get to execute (you know how that goes fellow artists). Grateful itll be a bit chilly. Will make it easier to stay in and get 'er done!Have a great weekend!
Peace and fabulousness.
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Day 133 (1594)
Thank God my students were awesome today. Hit the wall this morning (metaphorically? Is that a word- I know it's a word but is it the right word. Lol Good grief!)
BUT it sounds like we can get boxes tomorrow so I can start packing the art room (yay) and I spent the evening mapping out how I want the new art room floor tiles to look. May have to readjust the top design in the morning. The plan is due tomorrow, but I have my top 3 ready.
Peace and fabulousness.
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Day 132 (1593)
After an unexpected meeting and the student event to honor our principal, I can finally get back on track to catch up on Artsonia and grading and packing. Yes. This wet weather is helping.
Peace and fabulousness.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
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Monday, May 9, 2016
Day 130 (1591)
Oh Monday. A blur of activity as I try to catch up. Kinda need a break. Almost decided to take a break from this blog as well. Not quite ready. Just need a dip back in my creative pools, but hard to do with the project left to finish by Wednesday, grading, updating Artsonia, assemble kindergartener color books, planning the floor patterns for the art room (who knew that was a thing) and packing the entire art room to 3 different locations in a way that will be easy to unpack in fall for the new curriculum that I'm writing. Yay me?
Peace and fabulousness.
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Day 129 (1590)
A lot done in the gardens today, actually one bed cleaned added plants and mulched. Happy Mother's to my amazing Mom! I love you!
Peace and fabulousness.
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Day 128 (1589)
Whew! After all the hard work for the past several weeks, last night's event went amazingly! We celebrated the 29 years of Dorwatha Woods being principal of our school Ascension. Wonderful evening with an amazing turnout. But after being the emcee, creating 20 table settings plus artwork, I hit the wall. But it was worth it.
Now all I have to worry about is 4th quarter grades and packing up the entire art room for the summer. Meh. Lol.
Peace and fabulousness.
Oh and sorry for phoning it in the past week! I almost stopped, but instead did the cheesy chocolates. Should be back to normal (?)
Day 127 (1588)
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Day 126 (1587)
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Day 125 (1586)
The finish line is in sight! Sorry about this lame theme... more details to come.
Much accomplished, a humble experience, great classes and neighborhood shooting...that somes up the day!
Peace and fabulousness.