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In my random wanderings across the realm of the Internet, I find some stuff that is just scary and some stuff that is absolutely amazing. One of my recent finds is Robyn Murphy, a costumer out of Sydney, Australia.
She's been doing cosplay for over 10 years and just recently revisited what she says is one of her original cosplays.
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March BookOutlet Book Haul!
So if you guys haven't heard of shopped at BookOutlet.com, I would suggest you start! They are awesome! You find books at great prices, old and new. This month I purchased 20 books for Destiny and I to read. I don't know where we will find the room or the time to read them but we will find a way. Here is our epic book haul!
Unscripted Joss Byrd by Lygia Day Peñaflor
The Boy Most Likely To by Huntley Fitzpatrick
The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler
Young Widows Club by Alexandra Coutts
The Walls Around Us by Nova Ren Suma
Come Back To Me by Mila Gray
Even When You Lie to Me by Jessica Alcott
The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid
Beware That Girl by Teresa Toten
Swallowing Stones by Joyce McDonald
Shattering Glass by Gail Giles
The Morgue and Me by John C. Ford
Our Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland
What Light by Jay Asher
The Merciless by Danielle Vega
Second Star by Alyssa B. Sheinmel
Alight by Scott Sigler
A Matter of Heart by Amy Fellner Dominy
The Incident on the Bridge by Laura McNeal
Tales of the Peculiar by Ransom Riggs


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I did promise some finished product shots of the latest version of the stockinette squares no-sew blanket. The 'tie dye' knit up wonderfully. The recipient was thrilled. When I told her how I had tie-dyed the yarn in her honor, she got a little teary-eyed and said " So this may be our last tie dye together…"
I didn't have much time for a photo shoot, so a couple of the pictures are blurry, but here it is in all its parti-colored glory.
The sharp-eyed among you may have noticed that the inner squares are all different sizes. Yes, this was done on purpose. When blanket girl was little, she received a pop up tent for indoor play. When baby sitting, I noticed she was trying to crawl into it with it upside down. I told her she might break it, and she cried mournfully — "But I want it to be different every time!" That pretty much sums up her approach to much in life. (ENFPs unite.) So, this is the Different Every Time blanket.
I wish I had started sooner and made it one strip larger, but I suppose I could make one and add it on. It will be a good size for wrapping up while studying. She looks happy enough, anyway.
How did I know they were the right colors? Check out the shoes.


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Jidou Hanbaiki ni Umarekawatta ore wa Meikyuu o Samayou
Author: Hiru Kuma
There were four wall-mounted candle holders installed in this room.
In the middle of the gloomy room there was a enormous round table; surrounding that were 13 shadowy people lined up.
Silence reigned with no one opening their mouths in this place, when a single woman suddenly stood up.
"Everyone, thank you for gathering together. Our regular meeting will begin. The topic this time is of course – – THATyo."
At whatever suspicious thing the word THAT means, all present began to make a fuss.
"It can't be; that THAT's reach has extended this far."
"Aa, we were careless."
"If we don't work out a counterplan, we'll be wiped out in an instant."
Dangerous words leaked out of their mouths one by one, and anguished groans were heard as well.
Whomever the thin light shone on, their faces were dark and lifeless feeling.
"Quiet down. Right now we'll sum up all the information we know at present … if you would yo."
The woman prompted her seated neighbor, a woman with an apron-skirt, maid-like get up, who now stood, opening the documents in her hand.
"Well then, THAT has captured 70% of this Dungeon's level and has them under their control, supplying them. And this time, his reach has even come this far. We, as of now, must unite, or we will never be able to remove THAT. And so, this time, as a trump card, we have called this gentleman in. Well then, would you give a statement?"
I, who was forced to participate in the assembly of all the owners of businesses in Seiryu1 Lake Level's community's food and drink industry, can't say anything other than this, you know.
This assembly commences three times a year on pre-determined dates; they also talk about serious matters, but in general, they swap rumors and afterwards finish it with idle chit-chat.
However, this time it's a special, hurriedly formed assembly, and all the members' faces are tense without a smidgeon of room for error. Just by looking you can tell it's a desperate situation; it's honestly really uncomfortable.
"If there's anything you'd like to add, Hakkon-san, you're welcome to speak up at any time."
Munami adding "-san" is really creepy. This person; so she's the type to get really into her role, huh? She's giving off the image of some high-ranking guy's secretary.
"Let us continue the discussion. Currently, this community has a large amount of all sorts of people flooding in. Our population has swelled by about one hundred people, and right now they say that we're close to five hundred residents."
"Recently it's become lively, naa."
"Originally this should be something we're happy about, but"
Because the community is experiencing a shortage of manpower due to the reconstruction work, if they don't at least prepare the gate before the full brunt of winter hits, the people around will have a hard time getting in and out. At least we got the wall of spikes set up to defend us against enemies, what a relief; that's the degree things are at.
"The people increased, so the food and drink business is delighted … is how it should be, but forget about that, THAT's is going to make its move. With its goal to dominate all of the Dungeon's food, the absolute strongest and the worst eatery – – the Chain Restaurant2-!"
"Dammit, even though I thought I could finally make a profit because they're not here-!"
"As for me, even though I went to a different level, THAT's going to steal away all the food demand!"
While gazing at the food and drink merchants making a fuss like they're the protagonists of some tragedy, I piece together their discussion in my head.
So basically, in this dungeon, each level has its own community where people gather, and in each community there's a major food and drink shop that sets up a branch. In other words, it's a chain store.
Up until now, because the population hadn't even reached one hundred, they thought the profits would be weak, and so they hadn't touched this community. However, with seeing the recent population inflation, they decided that the time to rake in the profits was now.
It looks like the name of this big chain store is Chain Restaurant. For them to set up branch stores is an unthinkable ambition for other food and drink businesses; their food and drink is good of course, but with preserved foods and easily carried foods assembled as well, "Everything is served at Chain Restaurant" is their catchphrase.
Chain Restaurant gets resupplied directly from contracted farmers, so without the middle man, the possibility of making quality food for less is possible. The managers handle the transfers and connections with traders, they can get food transported for the lowest price possible; the price for the quality is at a situation where the ordinary eateries can't cross swords with them.
And so, Chain Restaurant establishing a branch shop in a community means that other eateries can only wait to be crushed.
This is a lot like a story from modern day Japan, na. A big store is erected, and all the shopping districts and small retailers all in a row are shut down; how many precedents have there been?
"THAT was aiming for this time of season, I bet. To prepare for winter, we are all agonizing over the high price that our food dealings should be set at; this is the time they're waiting for. On THAT's side, they possess magic tools capable of storing large amounts of fresh food, so even though it's winter, they're able to continue offering the same food without changing."
In other words, the big store has something like a refrigerator, I guess.
Here, about 80% of the eateries are food stalls, so there's no way they'd have something like that. 'We need to restock our supplies, so today we're closed'; that's expected around here.
"And to prepare for the transfer, THAT's hand had most likely stretched far; they've begun blatantly raising the prices and stopping the supplies from coming. We are seriously being driven into a corner."
"Dammiiiit, does that mean we can only be destroyed-?!"
"I've got cute kids at home, you know. How am I supposed to get through the winter?"
Banging their fists on the table, the actions of the frustrated shopkeepers are – – like they're putting on a play. Glance, glance, they keep sneaking looks in my direction, naa.
I'm able to grasp the reason as to why they went so far to call me here to watch this farce. They're hoping I'll have countermeasures to help them fight back.
Frankly, for a vending machine, even if a big store shows up, it won't have much effect. I have the possibility of doing business 24 hours a day, and I can put out many products that Chain Restaurant can't copy. I'm pretty sure the method for freeze-dried noodles for cup ramen aren't possible for the otherworld inhabitants to do.
But you know, I like the residents here, and for Ramis' sake too, it wouldn't be any loss to be kind. This is also just in case there's ever a time I break down and become unusable, to secure a safe place for her.
Also, in my student days, there was a shop I liked that was run by an old couple, but the fact that a big store came and crushed them is a bitter memory; carrying out my revenge in another world doesn't sound too bad.
"And so, Hakkon-san, would you cooperate with us!? …If you lend a hand, then, once the inn is restored, Rammis' lodgings will be half off."
If I had a flesh and blood body, I would have reacted to that second half that Munami muttered. U-n, even if there wasn't that negotiation I would have helped, but if Ramis can benefit, then my reasons for refusing have vanished.
"Thank you! Hakkon-san."
"Oo-, if Hakkon cooperates with us, we'll have the strength of a hundred people … no, a hundred boxes!"
"With this, we just might be able to make it somehow-!"
It's fine to be all excited, but, are, this is a huge responsibility, ne. They're kind of acting like they've already won, but what would they have done if I said I wasn't going to help them at all, these people.
I want to heave a huge sigh, but since I can only say predetermined words, I quietly withstood it.
"So this is Chain Restaurant. I heard the rumors, but it's really splendid-looking, ne."
"So, they finally got a branch even on this level."
Ramis and Hyurumi have come to investigate the enemy together. Right now they're in front of the shop but, as expected it's not to the degree of a shopping mall, but looking at it from the point of this world, it rivals the Hunter Association in size.
The roof is dome-shaped, and looks to be one story. With most curved wood panels set in, it's a round-shaped shop. It's a very conspicuous design in this community.
The entrance's door is big; shop-workers wearing coats close to primary-color yellow are yelling in loud voices trying to draw in customers.
"Welcome, welcome. If you want food, we offer everything; delicious, cheap, and convenient, you'll want to get to know Chain Restaurant! We're Chain Restaurant! In commemoration of opening day, right now we're offering our products for, guess what, half-price, yes half-price!"
Somehow, it's a very nostalgic atmosphere. If it was Japan, you'd see this spectacle more than enough, but in the other world it's different; it's rare, so the flood of people entering the interior shop doesn't stop.
It's prospering quite well. It's well-known name and success also give it some influence. For new people who've arrived at the community, I understand their feelings of being able to order whatever they want here instead of going to a small store.
"Oh my oh my oh my. Well well well well, could this be spying on the enemy?"
The slender man who had been touting customers, while rubbing his hands together, stepped up. The smile that clings to his face looks like a really shady smile.
"Eh, how did he know we're spying?"
"Ramis … your back, your back."
Hitting her hand on her forehead, Hyurumi shook her head tiredly.
Well, yeah, carrying me on her back, anyone would figure it out. Does she have no awareness of how it stands out?
"So this is Hakkon, the magic tool that has a will. Our president was also interested, ne. How about it, would you work for us? You can expect good treatment."
What an unexpected recruitment. It doesn't feel like he's joking, na, his eyes aren't laughing at all. It seems like they want to make me, who's their greatest existing hindrance, a companion, and draw me over to their side as soon as possible.
"Hakkon doesn't have any interest in working at a place like this. Because he's always going to be with me, ne. Right, Hakkon?"
And exactly why is Ramis puffing out her chest and making a 'so there' face? But, maa, since I reincarnated in another world, a regular, stable workplace is something I honestly have no interest in. And besides, if I work here, then I wouldn't be any different from a vending machine in front of a supermarket.
"That is a shame. Maa, in several months, you will probably come to us yourself. Then, we're quite busy, so excuse me."
I will come to them myself? Exactly what is he saying, this person.
I thought the two people would go home now that the tension has dropped, but acting like it wouldn't do if they didn't do something, they entered the shop carrying me.
With an entrance so big that it's no problem to enter with a vending machine, the interior is a spacious area without any other walls. The right side is for selling goods, huh. They're offering dried meat and other foods that will last a long time. It's mostly products aimed at Hunters.
In the center, there's a counter stretched out facing the left; on the inside, there's the kitchen. There, it's the kind where you give your order and receive your food.
There's also long tables lined up, with chairs set at even intervals. It looks like a food court like system.
Ramis got a pasta with meat and yellow-green colored vegetables in it. Hyurumi requested bread and a white fish meuniere-looking thing.
The impression from looking at both dishes is that it looks good, but it's all normal food you'd find in an eatery; there isn't anything particularly different that makes an impression.
"N-, it's pretty normal tasting, ne."
"Aa, it be like, at the level you can guess its taste."
The two girls, with no special impressions, disinterestedly eat. If you don't really have a palette for taste, it would be hard to compare flavors so it would appear delicious. However, the joy that comes when you eat it is absolutely not there. Though when they ate my products, the two of them were so delighted.
"It's good, but, what is it. It's normal, ne."
"It's 'cause we so used to Hakkon's food, this ain't got the surprise or the excitement, na. It just normal good."
I get it. Chain stores are things that don't go above a certain level of artistry for taste.
Because they have to avoid displeasing everyone they cater to, they don't aim for 100 points, they aim for taste that's at least 70 points. It's not like that's bad. No matter what store, they have to aim for uniform taste, and they can't do any flavoring that's complex and takes too much time and effort. And since they sell at a low price, they're limited on what ingredients they can use too.
And as a bonus, flavorings are expensive, so in this world the basics are salty or not-so-salty.
Right there is a weakness we might be able to break through in.
It also feels like their very typical menu limits them. Fumu fumu, I believe I've caught the tail of the solution.
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- I have decided to translate this level in the dungeon as either Seiryu Lake or Clear-Stream Lake (seiryu meaning clear stream). Should I translate this proper noun or leave it in Japanese? I have equal like and dislike for either.
- While I could have translated the restaurant name (Kusari Shokudo) to Chain Eatery or Chain Cafeteria or something, I have a fondness for Japanese-style puns, and I am sticking to Chain Restaurant, because it's SO RARE for Japanese-style puns to be easily translated 1 for 1. I am totally sticking behind this awesomeful decision.
<T/N: There are times when I finish, lean back, and wonder, "What the hell did I just translate?" This was one of them.
The owners of small mom-and-pop restaurants are all banding together to fight off a chain restaurant with the help of a vending machine.
…. … … and yet somehow this all makes perfect sense in context.
Just for context, though it's only a thin reference in THIS story, in a Japanese story, a merchant rubbing his hands together for no reason is a characteristic of shady merchants. Of course, an author might use that as a red herring to make you THINK he's shady, but it still stands that the action of rubbing your hands together is supposed to make you instantly think of a greedy, shady person obsessed with profits above all else. >


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Film Review
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I was pretty excited to see this movie after being a fairly big fan of the show and I am very let down. I can't put my finger on just what it is that made it so different from the show. Perhaps it's the fact that the show has the homemade "Cops" feel to it and you could tell the movie was Hollywood produced. Maybe it was that the show seems to be funnier and more creative. Whatever the reason, I was sad to see such a good show reduced to such an average and boring movie.The characters and actors are all the same but they almost seemed to be holding back from the performances they give on the show. The story was boring and not as creative as usual but there were definitely a few good funny moments that kept me from rating movie lower. I just thought it was average Hollywood comedy fare that really doesn't deserve a theatrical release. Maybe I would have liked it if it weren't for all the hype surrounding it.I guess you should see this if you like the show but …
LOL stupid but I guess that was the point… I am not a big fan of the Reno 911 TV show, but I did have a couple of laughs a few odd times I did catch it on TV. I mean the laughs are silly and quite harmless, and the movie was much the same: nothing special but depending on the mood you are in and who you're with it, it's OK.The plot is simple: The Reno squad gets invited to the Miami police convention (they only got the invite since everyone else got invited too) but since no computer records pop up they are denied convention passes and hotel reservations to stay with the rest of the troops. As it just so happened, this large gathering of the law enforcement troops at one place was a perfect place for terrorists to strike with a bio-attack and thus everyone in the convention got infected – but luckily for the city of Miami, the Reno crew is there to jump in and save the day… more or less…quote:"How did the 911 switch board get disconnected?" – "Because we h…
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Upcoming Deadlines
by hlegris
Upcoming deadlines and assignments: on Monday, you will have your speech outlines due to blackboard(typed, detailed) by 11am, but bring a copy of your outline or similar notes to class on Monday so that each group can take about 5 minutes to practice in front of the class, using their website in the background as a guide, though, on speech day, your presentations MUST be 4-6 minutes per person. Please review your syllabus (which is also a tab on my blog) and then feel free to send me any questions, or come in and talk to me.
The presentation on Monday is a good way to show the class what you've done and to explain what component(s) each person is going to cover – in an elevator-speech style pattern. Think about where the individual speeches will differ and where will they follow patterns? How will you keep your audience engaged? How will you show them that you have the best project? Think of this as a team-based design presentation: speaking skills, order, transitions, content: these all matter – you are speaking as an individual, but are part of a team that has produced a final product. This is formal presentation – organize it as such.
You will practice again on Monday the 26th, the day when your digital documentaries go live. Remember, they are graded on content, research quality and scope (variety of sources, types of research, quality of searches
– discussion boards are NOT the best, for example), PROPER use of MLA style, PROPER works cited, design, use of pictures and hyperlinks, clarity and quality of writing, design and user-friendliness. I recommend that you take your digital documentaries to the writing center – remember, this is a work that will be in public, for the entire world to see, not just for the function of this class. You want the writing to be very seamless and of high quality.
When writing your speech outlines, you'll want to consider what makes the most sense for inclusion, but you know that you will want to explain:
1. aspects of your research sections – communicate some of the research you gathered, but not word-for-word from the website
2. components of your map, how you created it, why you did it in this form (sell your reason, don't just say because you thought it would be cool) and what it is communicating about your place in terms of dimensionality. What new things can your audience learn as a result of interacting with this document?
3. Talk about your process for gathering research, how your project changed and grew, and what you expected to find versus what you found.
4. You can take some time to reflect on your experience, personally, with this project, and what else you would have liked to add on or discovered if you had more time with the project.
5. In what ways do you foresee becoming more involved with your community in the future? How do you define space or place differently now? How will you use the information/skills that you've learned as a part of this project?
6. Anything else you find relevant – but you MUST verbally cite your information while speaking.
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Me, Myself &and I
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- Welcome to my blog! ^.^ I hope to share, capture my days and inspire all of you through my experiences. I blog about restaurants, beauty products, news & events and lifestyle. I only write my honest opinions on everything and will not accept any fee or commission for putting up ads here. I believe that all women are beautiful, life is a test and a wonderful gift, being thankful takes you a long way and that photography is an amazing invention.
Friday, 3 June 2011
My Eyes =|
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Dear sister, I'm sorry to hear about that. I hope your eyes are doing well again soon! Good you found the reason for the sore eyes.
Take care and best of luck with your exams <3
- 3 June 2011 at 19:26
- ' Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Sσrℓisค ... , said...
@ Rose water: Thank you for your well wishes ^.^ !
I cannot wait to be back on blogger again! =)
- 7 June 2011 at 22:47
- The Mujahada in Prada said...
Subhan'Allah I just thought of washing my makeup brushes today. It's something you don't often think about, but it is so important! I'm glad you found what the cause was, and insh'Allah you eyes recover completely ASAP.
- 8 June 2011 at 08:39
- ' Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Sσrℓisค ... , said...
@ The Mujahada in Prada: Thank you sister =)
Sometimes it's so easy to neglect certain things and take it for granted, especially if you're so busy. But yes, it is so important, and alhamdulilah, I am still making a good recovery ^.^ and what's most important is that I can see =D
- 10 June 2011 at 00:29


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See What Thinking About Something ... Gets You!!!?
By Gloria Faye Brown Bates/aka #Granny Gee
We stopped at a local grocery store today to pick up several things. We opened the glass door, waited to enter.
There are always so many people at this store ... people have to be patient with each other. Sometimes, one's patience wears thin. In the area we live in ... everyone knows the store I'm speaking of ... I don't even have to mention the name.
It's really nice to have a store like this, close by. A lot of people eat meats, because their meats are cheaper. Not only that, they are cut up each day, fresh.
Well, we finally got into the store, turned to the right to get a shopping cart. I went to put my hands on the handle ... I tell you right now ... I almost lost it!
I felt cold chills go down my spine, and I began going to pieces inside ... it almost made me ... create a scene. Now, I'm not ... going to create a scene if at all possible. If I do create a scene ... you know it was ... a 'have-to'.
I was having a heeby-geeby fit right in front of everyone ... but, no one saw a thing. I felt faint!
There was a darn ... praying mantis on the handle of that darn shopping cart! I almost put my hand on it! Oh, my God! I closed my eyes, and felt my body shake all over!!! I held my hands to my chest!
A Spanish man, and woman was standing behind us ... they did know something had just happened. The Spanish woman picked the praying mantis up ... took it outside. I admired that! They were very nice people ... we spoke to them several times as we waited to walk through the store.
The thought went through my mind ... that I had just wrote a story about the praying mantis in the butterbean vines! See what thinking about something ... gets you!?
Remember? I also, wrote about thinking about something ... and it appearing? Mmmmmm-mmmmm!!!
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Saturday, September 20, 2014
See What Thinking About Something ... Gets You!!!?
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- AnonymousSeptember 21, 2014 at 9:39 AM
I think maybe I would have "thumped it off"! I don't really like those kind of things either but I have been known to "thump" off whatever I don't want to touch. It is strange that you had just written about all that. Maybe we shouldn't "think" so much! LOL!! Love, Ms. NancyReplyDelete
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Sexy as they may look with a bodycon mini and heels, tights are a pain to take on and off while still looking like a sophisticated temptress. Step up Emilio Cavallini firstly for giving men the same problem to deal with once they fall in love with their "mantyhose" and for putting on a model masterclass on getting in and out of sexy hosiery.
For AW12, Cavallini's inspiration was pin-up Betty Page and the result is a gorgeous collection of vampish, monochrome designs with a hint of colourful polka dots thrown in for good measure. Then there's the line of unisex tights that men can also wear – look out for these attention-seeking designs on an East London street near you sometime soon.
Party DJs Eliza Doolittle and Jameela Jamil both turned up in Emilio Cavallini tights as did Paloma Faith and male supermodel Tyson Beckford plus Dudley O'Shaughnessy was also spotted in Sketch that night (more on the amazing venue in an upcoming post).


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Phun Photos
The cleanest room in my house…because it's hardly ever used. My son made this list and I'm curious to see his version of clean but I think I already know what it is…not the same as mine, lol. Day 21 – your version of clean:
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Meditation Practice. Supermoon, You, Love and Relationships.
Lunar eclipses bring things up from the hidden, invisible parts of you so that you can consider them and make a choice either to let them go or to bring them to fruition. This lightens your inner being and with more space within, you will take more determined steps. Relationships too are the most important part of your life as they reflect yourself – who you are is what you see around you. Life just flows, sometimes challenging more than others, these are what makes you grow. How you direct your energy is then experienced within the environment around you and understanding and taking responsibility for this will bring great reward.
We're now in the energy of a spectacular full moon lunar eclipse bringing you to possibility of riding its energy to go into the past in terms of your relationships and use this space to move forward into new life. Take forward with you what works and give you joy, discard the rest as life unfolds for you in a more gentle, more graceful and gracious way. What insights did you receive here? How do they resonate? And how will you take them forward. Please email me if you have any questions or doubts!
Practice can be done at any time, just tune into the energy and vroom-vroom…. away you go.
Enjoyed this? Try this one, also recorded in full moon energy: Love and the Amethyst Moon. A Gentle Acknowledgement of Love and Self.


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by Matthew Wilby
All men are bastards, or so I've been told, and generally speaking, yes, as a gender, historically, we have been pretty shit on the whole. Years of warring, oppression and syphilis have shaped an image of men that is less than exemplary; thousands of years of evolution and
development haven't really given us all that much change. That's not to say that we haven't tried, and that progress for both sexes hasn't been made. But part of the problem is that while actual tangible progress has been made towards shifting demographics and promoting equality and so on, attitudes have changed very little in some circles, and old, outmoded ideals of what men, and indeed women, should be and do in their lives still prevail, actively promoted by media organisations throughout the world. Not only are we being bombarded with explanations of who or what we should be, but in the 21 st century we are suffering from a dearth of positive role models on TV and in films to whom our younger generation, the torch bearers of tomorrow, can look to for guidance in what are undoubtedly troubled times.
The 20th and the 21st centuries have seen some of the most significant changes to preconceptions of what it means to be male or female thanks to war, economics and pop music. More than ever we live in a time when equality is simultaneously more within reach than ever before, while at the same time coming under threat from a creeping backlash by traditionalist forces. But when women can do everything that men can do, and vice versa, then what does it mean to be a man or a woman, and how does one take one's place in society?
Recent years have seen a number of strong, instantly memorable characters written for TV and film, appealing to one side of the above question: looking to the past, "when men were men and women were women," and presenting it as some sort of ideal. Though the stories themselves
may be very different content-wise, the characterisation of these leads is very similar: Don Draper, and James Bond exist in distant fictional worlds, but they share a number of things in common. Each is a proud, strong man, turned to to lead and protect, while remaining compassionate at times. Both are flawed and, in the case of Daniel Craig's first two Bond movies at least, contemplative and haunted by their pasts. They represent versions of a sort of archetypal idea of a man – the type of guy that men want to be and women want to be with – but I find them wanting: if these are the best we have to offer then we should be worried. Are we really saying that a suave, philandering, booze-hound existentialist ad-man with a knack for pulling a deus-ex machina plot device out of his sleeve and a suave, philandering, booze-hound secret agent with a knack for pulling a deus-ex machina Q-branch gadget out of his sleeve are what we should aspire to be?
In the case of Don Draper, what we have to an extent is a patriarchal figure, someone who is looked up to by others and does well for his family, but is also beset by internal and external torment, frequently sinking into a self-inflicted, alcohol fuelled existentialist nightmare (see Seasons 1-6). James Bond differs slightly: not a patriarch, he is more of a playboy figure; every time he gets emotionally – and more often than not, physically – close to a woman, rather than – as Don Draper is wont to do – settle down and start a family (with the addition of countless mistresses), she tends to die, which probably goes some way to explaining Bond's horrible attitude towards women, though it by no means justifies it. Bond is certainly not a family man in the way that Draper is, preferring instead to sleep with a succession of barely memorable women after pursuing them in an often disturbingly predatory fashion. The only women in his life who provide moral rather than physical support are notably the only two to whom no sexual advances are at any point made. M, as played by Judi Dench for the last 6 or 7 films and Miss Moneypenny. M is intended to represent the Matriarch, keeping tabs on Bond, who, clearly lacking as a patriarchal figure, represents the child in the relationship instead. At the same time however, M is rarely allowed to acknowledge her femininity, and there are constant allusions made to her unsuitability for the job by chinless, balding morons, only for her to upstage them and prove that she has more "balls" than they do. Moneypenny meanwhile remains solely a comedic foil and a constant source of cringe-worthy flirtation, led on by Bond in a cruel power-play that lets her know her place. Instead of forming lasting and healthy relationships with women then, Bond is more interested in fleeting encounters with the exotic, usually vulnerable and/or damaged women that he meets on his travels. Take for example Bérénice Marlohe, who played former child prostitute Séverine in last year's smash-hit and highest grossing Bond film of all time, Skyfall. In the film, after meeting Séverine briefly, not only does Bond enter into the cabin of her boat uninvited and initiates intercourse with the poor woman, presumably without asking, because he's Bond and that's how he rolls. After being led into a trap, he then proceeds to witness the botched William Tell-job death of Séverine at the hands of the film's villain, reacting only to the extent of casually bemoaning the loss of a glass of good scotch. His absolute disregard for the death of a woman with whom only hours earlier he had been intimate with essentially colours her about as valuable and interesting as a used Kleenex in his eyes and makes one wonder whether the writers, producers and director intended to try and make the abuse of women seem cool (what with all the marketing and brand power behind the Bond franchise), or just read the script, shot the scenes, decided not to care and hoped that no one would pay that much attention to it all. The characterisation of Bond in this film is also deeply at odds with the Bond in the previous two films, who was – I wouldn't say realistic – but definitely more human, more believable, and showed genuine regret and frailty after the death of his female companion. The only saving grace of the moment was that Craig's Bond didn't spew some awful innuendo, as might have been the case if the film had starred Roger Moore's lechy uncle Bond. With Casino Royale's "reboot" of the franchise, it seemed as if Bond's attitudes had moved forward with the times, it's disturbing to see that this progress has been sacrificed in the name of creating a "classic" Bond film.
The same unflattering presentation of Male/Female relationships is evident in Mad Men too, as, while Don Draper may well be the patriarch and family man, he sleeps around endlessly and uses sex as a means of getting his own way. Don is excused his frequent dalliances by his peers
because of his skin-deep family values, and is presented to the viewer as the hero or perhaps anti-hero of the show, while his long-suffering wife Betty is frequently depicted as at fault. The other men are just as bad, constantly belittling their female co-workers, or worse, and while at first this image of sixties gender politics might have seemed interesting as some sort of historical document, after six seasons the whole thing feels somewhat tedious and worn out conceptually. The show of course makes token references throughout to the progress being made by the various social movements that existed at the time, it would be ridiculous not to ground it in some sort of factual realism, but this is far outweighed now by the show's overt sexism, being as it is that sex sells. Unfortunately at times, this is all that has kept the weaker plot lines afloat.
Now obviously these films and TV shows are made purely for entertainment, but the truth is that some people will view them and try to emulate the lifestyle or actions that they see, perceiving them as acceptable attitudes due to their inclusion. Bond and Draper are both presented as the epitome of cool, but by making this sort of lifestyle and attitude seem desirable, could they be contributing to a reversal of the progress made towards equality? To go back to a time before equal voting rights or legal abortions for example would be absurd, and yet it seems okay to present inequality as a glamorous alternative to the times we live in, as long as it's on the TV. Is this glamourisation of inequality a reflection of a widespread desire to live in a simpler time or merely a convenient means of selling a product? You have to wonder if there is an agenda being pushed by these media outlets, and if so to what end, or if they are simply satisfying some sort of demand for regressive attitudes. If the latter is the case, we should also ask ourselves if we want to go back to this "golden era" when everyone knew their place. Perhaps there is no agenda and the writers are just working through an ordinary state of confusion: watch a film like Jaws, or The Big Chill, for example and you'll see that thirty years ago things were pretty confused as well, but then, isn't it worrying that our male leads should still have the same attitudes now that they had decades ago? Maybe we could avoid all this confusion by just being bastards.


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It's that season again. The one where Target puts out Hallo-Thanks-Mas displays, and you start hearing comments like this around the house from your eight-year-old:
"Momma, I'm rootin' for Mitt Romney."
"You are? How come?"
"Cuz Zach says that Barack Obama has been out of the country too much lately."
Not sure where this logic came from, but politics are in the air.
Four years ago, that same child asked, "John McCain is on Satan's team, right Momma?"
"What?!!! Why would you say something like that?"
"Aren't you voting for Barack Obama?"
"Yes, but honey…"
"Well, then John McCain is the bad guy, right?"
Oh my. I had gone to pains to protect my children from hateful political speech, or anything that might give them the impression that the two men running were anything but honorable men participating in a noble (if imperfect) system.
I'd like to think that Ezra's assessment that the entire world can easily be categorized into good guys and bad guys (where good guys don't log too many frequent flyer miles and never disagree with you on matters of public policy) was a developmental blip, one he would soon outgrow.
But if I want our three children to be healthy citizens in a democracy, I get little support from our culture this time of year. To be sure, I don't get support from the secular circles in which I run; but it's more upsetting to me when the vitriol I see comes from within my faith community. This post, then, is my plea – as a mother – for civil, Christian political discourse.
Before you get yourselves all worked up, and tell me how much Jesus just hates everything you hate and loves everything you love, before you tell me about how Jesus threw tables over in the temple when people were getting ripped off and called the religious leaders a brood of vipers, I want to tell you that I know and I understand. I feel righteous anger about many evils, and I support active responses to those evils.
So if you want to pick a fight, please go elsewhere. This is a simple plea that you would ask God to guard your words when you talk politics. Because the church you create with those words is the church I pray my children will always call home.
And I think it might help our words if we remember two things: 1) As Christians, we are all exiles, and: 2) All people are made in the image of God.
Well, duh, right? But just in case, here's the refresher.
New Testament writers tell us that, as Christians, we are exiles. Read 1 Peter 2:11. Or these:
"Our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ" (Phil. 3:20). "Here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come" (Heb. 13:14).
Our towns, our states, and our country are not synonymous with the kingdom of God. If you live as though they are, or talk as though they are, I fear that you lose sight of the ultimate kingdom and the true king. (For more on this, you might read John Piper here.)This is not to say that we don't have an obligation to seek the shalom of the country in which we find ourselves. We should, as Jeremiah writes, plant gardens, grow families, and seek the prosperity of the land. Service on the school council, in the military, and in politics can be a manifestation of the shalom you extend.
But make no mistake, this is not our home. No president will save us. And, more to the point, no president can damn us. We serve a God whose hesed will not be thwarted.
In practice, what this means is that:
- You help your children love their country as the home God has given them for now, a home they are called to love and serve.
- You teach your children to respect authority, knowing that there has never been perfectly just political ruler.
- You teach your children about the role of civil disobedience without being uncivil. You can start by reading them MLK's letter from a Birmingham jail.
- You work hard to be salt and light, without thinking that the fate of the God's kingdom turns on the outcome of an election. It does not. If we act like it does – by pouncing on our enemy's sins while ignoring our side's sins, for example – we put our own spiritual lives at risk.
- We need to repent if we are happy about bad news in the world. If our reaction to jobless numbers, or acts of brutality, or humiliating revelations, is a quick calculation of how it affects the chances that "our guy" will win, we are deep spiritual trouble. I find myself here often, and good ol' repentance is the start of the cure.
What else needs to be said? So why has mockery and sarcasm and twisting the truth about a person's decency become fashionable among Christians?
Enough already.
In practice, what this means is:
- If you find yourself believing that many of your brothers and sisters in Christ are hateful, red-necked hicks, check your heart…
- If you find yourself talking as though all of your African American, or Ivy-educated, or poor, or immigrant brothers and sisters are ignorant, or lazy, or less Christian than you, check your heart…
- If you find yourself talking about gay couples, Navy seals, your Muslim neighbors, or members of the other political party as though each and every one of them is a dangerous, Godless, unpatriotic liar, check your heart…
- If you find yourself talking about your mayor, governor, or president in ways that would lead your children to question your respect of them as people made in God's image and as leaders you will humbly follow even as you work against their policies, check your heart…
- …and then ask God to start the long process of restoration.
We are told that non-believers will know us by our love. This is true of our children as well. My simple plea as a mother is this: Whether you are a pacifist or a Neocon, a Keynsian or a Classical economist, whether you are "pro-life" or "whole-life," let your neighbors, your opponents, and your children know you by your love.


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Friday, March 26, 2010
Kon & Amir On Amoeba's What's In My Bag
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Reader's Ride: Let it freakin' snow
Bellingham, Wash. is very close to the Canadian border. Some people live there and commute to jobs in Vancouver, B.C. (!) You don't have to commute to get Vancouver radio and TV. Or Vancouver weather.
The Fraser River Valley is a marvelous conduit for arctic air, so it's not unusual for the 'Ham to get snow when we have rain in Seattle. Of course, there are times like now, when that cold Fraser River air makes its way down here. But it usually doesn't stay for over a week, as it's predicted to do this time. Oh joy. Seattle deals with snow so well. 😦
As you can see, Todd Quessenberry isn't gonna let a little snow keep him from riding. He's taken what looks like a Honda Elite (minus most of the body panels) and enhanced its snow capabilities. He writes, "I made chains for it, but they have clearance issues, so I just go with wire wrapped around the wheels." Or you could try snow tires. The skis are removable.
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If you follow me on Facebook you may have noticed a gorgeous salad and wrap I had at a new restaurant that's opening up in San Jose called Chef Mo's Cafe.
Some of you may recall I used to have my photo consultation meetings in her gorgeous victorian as well.
Now that it's open for lunch, my displays have changed, and are no longer samples of the different mediums I have for sale, but instead they will be gorgeous wall collages that are available for purchase.
The images in this collage were taken last July in Iowa. It was 104 degrees and humid that week, and absolutely miserable, which explains why you don't see anyone out walking. I love all of the green hillsides and grasses, and was drawn to the railroad tracks.and rusty fence lines These are the hillsides of my childhood and are what I think of when someone says Iowa, versus the endless flat stretches of corn most people experience from traveling I-80. I am hoping the patrons of the restaurant will enjoy this glimpse of Northeast Iowa as well.
Of course, the hills of my adulthood are also displayed, this collage is of some of the gorgeous vineyards in Northern California. The young grapes were captured in the Santa Cruz mountains, while the gorgeous fall colors were captured in Sonoma. I even have a cluster or two featured from a Livermore vineyard. I just love the colors and textures of the vines, and can't wait to see this on display!
The last collage I have created for the space consists of flowers from my garden. (and a visiting ladybug too.)
I am looking forward to seeing these in their new home, and thought I would give you a sneak peak as well. (These are all screen shots from my order.)
I am looking forward to seeing these in their new home, and thought I would give you a sneak peak as well. (These are all screen shots from my order.)
I hope you will find an excuse to stop by Chef Mo's for lunch, her food is amazing!
(The above is a massaged kale and mango salad with Indian spiced chicken salad, and ginger lemongrass tea.)
She's right next to Devine Grind Coffee shop on North Second and Devine. (Where I also have images displayed!)
I will be sure to let you know when my collages are up, but please don't let that stop you from stopping by!
She's open Monday-Friday from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, and be sure to let her know Suzi sent you!


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Hello guys ^^ This is Ellie~ Main administrator of this site here~ I created this site with the idea of simply catching myself up with updates for Team A or WINNER. But those 5 boys have grown on me and now we're hoping to be one of the WINNER sites that you guys can depend on for your daily updates. I'm in college and might be a trifle busy at times but any WINNER updates will be done.
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General Election - Jerry says thank you for support
By Rugby Lib Dems
Jerry Roodhouse, the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Rugby and Bulkington, has written to the local papers to say thank you to all those people who voted for him and the Liberal Democrats at the General Election.
Dear Editor,
I want to thank all those people that voted for me and the Liberal Democrats at the General election last week.
The election was called by Theresa May in order to give her a stronger mandate and see off the internal Conservative squabbles. It is now over and the national result is not what she wanted. Consequently, it has sent the country headlong towards some of the greatest challenges. The result also demonstrates to me that we are living in a country that has increasing divisions not only by generational age but also by Social Care & NHS post code lottery.
Furthermore, the Brexit talks start very soon and it looks like Theresa May has done a deal with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) from Northern Ireland so that she can stay in power. Mark Pawsey is our new Member of Parliament and over the coming weeks and months we need to see exactly what our MP is doing for this constituency and I for one will be challenging him all the way.
Yours sincerely,
Jerry Roodhouse


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A 36-year-old man - believed to be Stephen Cahoon - has been arrested in Donegal in connection with the murder of Derry woman ...
And minor coverage from RTE:
Mary Coughlan formally opens hotel in Leitrim and reminisces about her Dad's Hotel:
The Donegal minister was at Lough Rynn to formally open the walled gardens of the €70m hotel which was once the ancestral home of the notorious third Earl of Leitrim, assassinated in 1878.
"It is like coming home. Everything is so familiar, especially the hedging and the aroma," the pink-clad minister said.Finner closes off access to Tullan Strand in Bundoran during live ammunitions exercises upsets locals.
They said that a soldier stepped from a car to tell them the path was closed during the exercise on land to the rear of the Finner Army camp, north of Bundoran town.
But angry locals insisted beach access had never been blocked during shooting exercises before, although it was accepted the dunes above the strand were out of bounds for safety and security reasons.And here's a pic I took of the strand a few years ago:


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A Color Palette of Marigold, Yellow, Green & Grey
A little wedding inspiration today, and a quick post. I am off to a long day of coffee dates and meetings, then craft night tonight! Come to think of it, this is going to be a day filled with all my favorite things!
I created this color palette for a client's wedding in April. She was thinking about an "Earthy" feeling to her wedding, using colors like Yellow with Green accents, but worried it didn't look like Springtime. I thought the contrary, that this color palette, with several shades of yellow and a neutral, could be very Spring-like.
To me, the color scheme should be one of the first things you decide on. It may seem like a non-important aspect, but it will help you decide on so many factors in your wedding. If your color palette is very modern and bright, you probably aren't going to go with a traditional style cake, or an ornate ballroom setting. Not to say that bright and modern colors would look funny in an ornate ballroom setting, but most likely, you don't have the type of personality that would choose a ballroom setting (generally).
Your color palette will also help when it's time to share ideas with vendors. If you are using a lighting specialist, you can share the colors with them, same with the baker, the bridal gown shop for your bridesmaid dresses, etc. Things will start coming together, trust me.
And what's a color palette without a mood board?
Photos from top left to right: art.com, OneWed, Bowties and Bliss,
Pinterest, Save On Crafts, Every Last Detail
Betsey White, Tumblr (via Pinterest), Erin Ever After
{I wanted Yellowfor my wedding, but Alan-my husband- really hates yellow}
Did you like this inspiration?
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Sunday, June 8, 2008
New Camera
James and I celebrated our 9th anniversary on Thursday (June 5th, if you were keeping track). For my anniversary gift, he told me that he wanted to buy me a new digital camera. Being the smart guy that he is, he didn't pick it out, but instead told me to research it and buy or order it myself so I got the exact one that I wanted. I was just thrilled!! I like my digital camera now, but it is about 4 years old, so there is much better technology out there. So, I didn't waste any time shopping. I started online and went to a few stores so I could "play" with a few. I narrowed it down to 3 and took James with me to the store so he could play and give his input. Although, he didn't really give much feedback. He just kept saying, "It's your camera, you just get the one you want." So, happy anniversary to "us"... we ordered my new camera online last night and it should be here this week. I got a Canon PowerShot SD 870 - IS. Not that it probably means much to you, but I'm so excited! It's a great camera!! Hopefully soon I'll be using the new one and you can see if there is any difference in the picture quality. Thank you, James!
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Where: Illiniza group, Ecuadorian Andes
When: January 2005
Partners: Eiji Sugi, Brett Coval & Thomas Slease
In January 2005, I made my second stop in Ecuador. Joined by my buddy Eiji Sugi from Seattle and my new friends Brett Coval and Thomas Slease, we established a fun itinerary which included ascents of Guagua Pichincha (15,728 feet), Illiniza Norte (16,818 feet), Illiniza Sur (17,267 feet), Cotopaxi (19,347 feet) and Chimborazo, at 20,561 feet, the highest mountain in Ecuador and also the highest mountain in the world (if measuring from the center of the earth).
Setting up a ride out of Quito one morning, we were dumped off at the volcano's trailhead, where a government-run hut, staffed by a friendly guy in a bright orange suit who demanded a donation from us, was a lonely sign of something resembling civilization at 15,000 feet.
Paying our dues, we hiked up the scree-covered trail, making a couple switchbacks and passing over a few false peaks, until soon enough we found ourselves on the highest point. There, we could look down into the hyperactive crater (the volcano had its last major eruption only a few years earlier, coating the entire city of Quito, a city of 9 million people, in several inches of ash) and see it belching up ash and steam.
Unfortunately, a nasty sinus infection claimed me after our ascents of Guagua Pichincha and Illiniza Norte, and conditions thwarted an attempt at Illiniza Sur. Still, a wonderful trip to the country. Brett and Eiji went on to summit Cotopaxi and Eiji was able to summit Chimborazo.
*Top photo courtesy of Eiji Sugi/Bottom photo by Brett Coval
Ecuador's Guagua Pichincha (15,728 feet)
Where: Illiniza group, Ecuadorian Andes


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Despite Myatt's apparent conversion to Jihadist Islam (and a change of name to Abdul-Aziz ibn Myatt), his 'Satanic' writings are still being promoted by his old comrades from the Order of Nine Angles (ONA) and Reichsfolk, and given how obscure this stuff is, the number of hits these sites are receiving is quite surprising. I'm not sure who's behind the ONA blogs, but they're still being updated on a semi-regular basis by a devotee or devotees. A whois search for the ONA website reveals that (former?) Myatt associate Richard Stirling is behind some of this internet activity, if not all of it.
Looking at the website of the Kreis faction of Aryan Nations, we find that Stirling has managed to get them on board with promoting the Reichsfolk garbage and that he has an Aryan Nations email address. Given Aryan Nations is still nominally a Christian Identity group (even the wacko Kreis faction), Nazi Satanists would seem to make for strange bedfellows. But in the neo-Nazi underworld, every kind of weirdo, pervert, and creep can find a home, so perhaps it's not so surprising after all...
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
David Myatt's followers keep the black flame burning
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Another one of my heroes of the Bible is Joseph. His story is found in Genesis chapters 37-50. There are a lot of God lessons we can learn here. I think a great theme found in his life would be, Don't give up on your dream. This is a good to remember even when:
- You didn't start off well – his brothers despised him.
- Your family is opposed to it – his brothers put him in a hole and was sold as a slave.
- Your journey is full of surprises – Even in bondage God was with him.
- It takes a long time to realize your dream – he was able to interpret Pharaoh's dream and became the second most powerful man in Egypt.
If God has ordained your dreams the only one that can stop them is you. Follow God's plan – it's always the best. Amen?


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LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A teenager is charged with assault after a shooting.
Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies arrested 18-year-old Adam Alford on Tuesday night, between 9:30pm to 10pm.
Lincoln Sheriff Curt Folger says Alford and a friend of the family, Farren Rowland, got into an argument at an apartment on Kentucky 1194 in Moreland. Rowland left the home. The sheriff says at that point, Alford went upstairs, got a shotgun and shot at Rowland's vehicle through the window. Rowland was shot in the neck/chest area.
The victim drove to the nearby Dollar General store and they called 911. Rowland was flown to UK Hospital for treatment.


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Monday, January 4, 2016
[Coffee Shop Talks] Best & Worst Reads of 2015!
3 comments:
- Melanie Simmons (mlsimmons) said...
I'm a huge fan of Charley Davidson as well. I'm really excited for Ninth Grave. I haven't read the other books on the best of. I'll have to check them out. You can check out my top 10 favorites here: http://www.hotlistens.com/top-10-best-books-ive-read-in-2015/
I didn't have many worst of. I was really disappointed with The Shadows by J.R. Ward. I haven't been happy with the last few books. I might be done with the series. I'm not 100% sure. I also DNF Dead Ice by Laurell K Hamilton. I know I'm ready to quit this series. I listened to half the book and the whole thing was about managing her love life.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Rabid Reads
- January 4, 2016 at 8:13 PM
- Natasha Anne said...
Yikes, I really hated it when the blurb seemed so promising but the actual story was nothing but disappointment. I haven't read any of Charley Davidson stories, but they seemed really interesting! Thanks for sharing :)
- January 4, 2016 at 8:42 PM
- Melissa (My World...in words and pages) said...
Hmm. This is a tough question as there are many amazing reads I've come across this year. I always run out of time at the end of year to do lists though. Thanks for sharing a few of yours. :)
- January 5, 2016 at 7:56 PM
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I certainly am opinionated on many issues! While being a "leftist", I can criticize both Republicans and Democrats, as well as "leftists" and "right-wingers", and individuals from Barack Obama to Sarah Palin and beyond.
I do not claim to represent anyone besides myself. I do not claim that my beliefs are those of others. I would rarely claim to represent "popular" or "majority" opinion.
I never would call for violence to be taken against those individuals I disagree with including individuals who have killed and maimed others.
The recent shootings in Tucson are tragic, but unfortunately somewhat predictable.
There oft times seems to be "confusion" between means and ends as rhetoric reflects the desires of some to play on the emotions of many of us. "Cross hairs" may not be meant literally, however when six people were just killed, their use at best can be seen as irresponsible and just wrong.
"Now, Phelps & family have once again tried to grab the spotlight with their well-oiled hate machine. They announced they will picket the funeral of Christina Greene, age 9, who was gunned down in the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson.
Fred Phelps Sr. in a YouTube announcement (below), tells us, "Thank god for the violent shooter, one of Your soldier heroes in Tucson. God appointed the Afghanistan veteran to avenge himself on this evil nation. However many are dead, Westboro will picket their funerals."
It should probably be noted that the accused gunman was rejected from the military according to all news reports. But to Phelps, the gunman was retribution for the veterans who have hounded his organization at funerals and at home. "
I would hope that the above quote is false, though it probably is not.
It remains to be seen if some of those who have called for the deaths and similar of those opposed to their beliefs will learn a lesson from what tragically has happened in Tucson. It seems more likely that they will make more excuses and seemingly separate themselves from the violence rhetorically for a moment (only).
I do admit that I am wrong when I discover errors I have made. I'm waiting to hear even a few admissions related to what has happened. I'll be surprised if I hear what I think I should hear. Thanks!
Monday, January 10, 2011
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Also known in personal ads and internet profiles as:
dirty (as in 'into dirty')
Hanky code
Brown worn:
on the left (wants to dump on you)
on the right (wants to be dumped on).
What is scat?
Scat involves playing with shit, smearing it on your or his body, and sometimes eating it. It can also mean just getting off on seeing another guy dump his load.
'Farming' is taking shit from public toilets to play with.
What's the attraction?
Taboos around cleanliness couldn't be more powerfully broken by shit play: it's everything we've been told not to do since childhood.
Men can be drawn to scat precisely because it provokes such a strong negative reaction in others. Lovers of scat might get a kick from stepping over what for most people is the line between what's OK and what's too extreme. Scat is perhaps the ultimate in sex without limits or inhibitions.
Privately we're often fascinated by our own bowel movements and excrement. Scat lets men explore and share this interest and enjoy a special bond with other lovers of shit.
For scat fans shit can excite all the senses with its warmth, texture, smell, colour and possibly taste. Just like contact with the intimate body fluids of cum, spit or piss, sex involving shit can be a sign of intense closeness as someone is offering something that's come from deep inside them. And in an intense power play scene, nothing is more symbolic of degradation, humiliation and control than exposure to faeces.
Last review: 25/09/2014
Next review: 31/09/2017
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Felching / Things to know
What is felching?
Felching is sucking (usually your own) cum out of someone's arse, possibly with a straw. It may then include passing the spunk from mouth to mouth.
What's the attraction?
Many of us are drawn towards tasting or swallowing cum (our own or others). It can mean taking into the body something seen as valued and potent.
Felching can also signify the end of the sex act. This meaning is even stronger if the cum's been inside the other man as it's a strong sign of two men joining together in a very intimate, 'no limits' way.
A strong, 'piggy' erotic charge comes from breaking the taboos around cleanliness and health that come with taking into your mouth something that's been up another man's arse.
Last review: 25/09/2014
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Monday, March 21, 2016
#News Jacquees and Tory Lanez End Their Beef
For those who weren't aware, Tory Lanez and Jacquees had personal issues in the past, however in recent days, the celebrities have squashed their disputes while in Austin, Texas for SXSW. Saturday, the Cash Money artist let his fans know that they were on good terms by posting a photo with the Toronto-based artist on his Instagram account. Jacquees captioned the photo, "Me and Watermelon Head down 4Life!"
Friday, March 18, 2016
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Wednesday, March 16, 2016
#Podcast : Dj Infamous (@Infamousthedj) - In The Streets Mixtape (March 16th Episode)
March 16th show with new music from Fat Joe & Remy Ma, Tory Lanez,Kardinal Offishall,2 Chainz & Lil Wayne, and a handful of independent artists making noise across globe in the hip hop world. IG & Twitter : @Infamousthedj Email : email@example.com
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Behind The Scenes : Hot Boy Turk Does A Tribute For Bankroll Fresh
Hot Boy Turk does tribute video shoot for his fallen friend, Bankroll Fresh, in his home city of ATL.
Turk brings out Bankroll's family and ton's of supporters for this event.
Turk brings out Bankroll's family and ton's of supporters for this event.
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Thursday, March 3, 2016
#Video : Continental Five (@ContinentalFive) - Where The Money At/ Sock It To Me
Top of the year started off big for Continental Five with the new mixtape "Return Of The General". As progression continues to be consistent from the Queens rapper is a double video directed by Lambo Show. Both records appear on the project which is on Datpiff, "Where The Money At" & "Sock It To Me". Check out the official video and be on the lookout for more new visual from 50 Cent's cousin.
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Thursday, January 30, 2014
Current Project: Filet Crochet Crosses with Lillies
This beautiful filet crochet artwork is my current project I am working on. I hope to have it done in time for Easter, since the three cross design is a central Easter theme. Isn't it pretty?
You can get the graph and printer-friendly instructions for the Crosses with Lillies.
When I get some time I'll post pictures of my progress. I have been working on it for a couple of weeks, but with work, school, and family, it has been slow progress. Oh well, I guess slow progress is better than no progress.
So what projects are you working on? If you have a project you would like to share, drop a line in the comments. I'm always looking for fresh ideas.
Happy hookin' and stitchin'!
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Pineapple Fan Fair
Pineapple Fan Fair. It's a Coats and Clarks Crochet book complied in 1950. The cover (picture left) certainly has the 1950's vibe to it, but some of the designs are beautiful classics. As I scroll through this old pamphlet I'm getting inspired to give some of these old patterns a try. If you do, please link back or leave a picture in the comments of your finished product. I like to admire other people's handy work.
This pretty little number is calling my name and looks like it will be a project in my foreseeable future. It's called Pineapple Petals in the book if you want to give it a try.
Happy hookin' and stitchin'!
Monday, January 27, 2014
Granny Square Mario
While granny squares are easy enough, do not think you could easily whip this up over a weekend. This project is a BEAST! It is very time consuming. So many granny squares!
To give credit where credit is due, I got the pattern from My Idle Little Hands. It took her over a year to complete the project. It took me about six months to make the Mario portion of the blanket. As you can see, I am missing the remaining outside blocks to complete the blanket. I haven't decided what color to use to make those blocks, so in the mean time my boys use it in their playroom. On a positive note, it gives me a good excuse to go yarn shopping to find that right color.
In case you don't know how to make granny squares (it's very easy), watch the very thorough video below. I love her accent (dontcha know!), so I sometimes play the video to just listen to her talk.
Happy hookin' and stitchin'!
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Sunday, January 26, 2014
Crochet Camo Bear
I slightly altered the pattern I found at Crafty Hanako, which is a nice free pattern. Be warned, this is more of an intermediate project.
Naturally I used Red Heart Medium Worsted Camouflage Yarn for most of the bear's body (as you can see in the photo). For the muzzle and paws, I used Red Heart Medium Worsted Chocolate Yarn. The eyes and nose were sown on using a yarn needle and black yarn. I only used a few feet of scrap black yarn I had left over from earlier projects.
The accessory around the bear's neck is a thin black ribbon I had in my craft drawer. He's lightly stuffed with stuffing you can easily pick up from any craft store. Make sure you don't overstuff, otherwise you'll see stuffing poking through the stitches.
It took me about a day to crochet and sew this bear together. This little guy turned out to be about 10 inches tall, and a cute little bugger. Unfortunately I do not have a great camera to capture how awesome this little guy turned out. My son said that he loves it more than applesauce cups. If you knew my little boy, you would know that he really loves his applesauce, so that says a lot on how much he loves his new little teddy bear. After seeing how happy this little guy made my little guy, I would whip this one up again in a heartbeat.
Happy hookin' and stitchin'!
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Springtime Granny Square Hat
|Crochet woman granny hat
SIZES: Woman's medium 20 inch (Woman's large 22 inch)
Worsted weight yarn (2 ounces total)
Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
The pattern is available for download here.
If you are not familiar or not sure on how to make granny squares, I suggest you watch the below video. PS, I love her accent!
Happy hookin' and stitchin'!
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Tuesday, 22 December 2009
Disaster Movie?
This was the scene at 11am this morning on the main road leading to our street. It reminded me of a Hollywood film where the town had been attacked with some kind of nerve agent and everyone had slumped dead at the wheel of their car!
We definitely made the right decision to dump the car yesterday, and I was able to get to work quite easily once I'd collected it. I'll park it there again tonight, as I doubt this main road will be clear anytime soon.
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The title is somewhat misleading because this is not a book centered on the abdication of Edward VIII, but more about those people on its periphery. I loved that the author approached such a well-known event from such a different angle.
The characters in this book were terrific. We have May Thomas, a recent transplant to England, who becomes a secretary and chauffeur for Sir Phillip Blunt. It is through her position that we are able to gain a unique perspective of the upper echelon of British society during those turbulent years preceding WWII. May is only 19 but is strong, self-reliant and kind and becomes invaluable to her employers.
Evangeline Nettlefold is our introduction to Wallis Simpson. Evangeline was a classmate and friend to Wallis during her years in Baltimore and is also acquainted with Sir Phillip and his wife Lady Joan, who is her godmother. Evangeline is so easy to picture because of the talents of Nicolson. Evangeline has never married, is hopelessly overweight and had a mother who found her an embarrassment. But through all this she is still a congenial person although a slightly bit socially awkward. She travels to England to stay with her godmother and reconnect with her old friend Wallis.
There has to be a love interest (outside of the Prince of Wales), and Julian Richardson fills that roll, as he becomes an object of desire for both Evangeline and May. Friends with the Blunt's son, Rupert, he is more aware of the plight of Britain's downtrodden and wants to be more than just idly rich. It is through him that we delve a little deeper into the social unrest that is gripping the country.
I really enjoyed this book and it's a great read for anyone that loves period fiction.


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Trump's Triumph
by John Lawrence
It has been a while since a national party gave its presidential nomination to a candidate who appeared destined for electoral humiliation, but the rambling carnival road show that passes for the Republican Party seems likely to do just that. The consequences for conservatives, both in the Congress and at the state and local level, could be cataclysmic. But, as that quintessential New Yorker, Ralph Kramden, used to say, "And away we go!"
Donald Trump's triumph in New York – apparently winning all but 3 delegates that went to Ohio Gov. John Kasich – makes his eventual nomination very difficult to derail. Unless he does something extremely unpredictable or stupid – and he has already done so many times with negligible ramifications – Trump seems all but certain to arrive in Cleveland with a majority, or near majority, of the votes needed to secure the nomination.
Most observers will stipulate that if Trump arrives with the majority and secures the nomination, the scenario for the fall is grim, to say the least (though one must note "most observers" have been consistently wrong this year). His negatives, even within the Republican party, let alone among key sectors needed for a successful presidential run, are likely beyond repair; with Trump at the head of the ticket, Hillary Clinton becomes an acceptable alternative for millions of Republican women, business people, and others essential to a Republican candidate's competitiveness.
At worst, Trump will arrive at the convention with a considerable delegate lead over Sen. Ted Cruz (whose nomination would not fare much different, it is important to note) and other also-rans. True, you either win or you don't, but there are serious consequences to denying the nomination to a clear front-runner who fell slightly short, particularly Trump whose anti-establishment attacks foreshadow a possible independent run if he is "not treated well." I am confident that denying him the nomination under such circumstances would fit that definition.
The track record on contested conventions is not especially heartening, which is one reason party leaders exert so much effort to avoid them. According to a Pew study, a Republican candidate who wins a nomination on the first ballot stands a 50% chance of winning the election (as opposed to a 61% chance if winning a first ballot nomination). Successful Republicans who took more than one ballot to secure their nominations include Hays (7), Garfield (36), and Harding (10), while Democratic multi-ballot nominees included Woodrow Wilson (46) and Franklin D. Roosevelt (4). The historical record certainly is clear that the longer the battle goes on (and it is unlikely Trump would yield his delegates easily), the more chances of success plummet either further.
Back in 1940, for example, the Republican convention was a wide-open affair, with many prominent Republicans vying to challenge Franklin D. Roosevelt's bid for a third term. Among the contenders were prominent party players including Sen. Robert A. Taft (OH), Sen. Arthur Vandenberg (MI), Republican House Leader Joseph Martin (MA) and Manhattan District Attorney Thomas Dewey. Barely noticed at 3% earlier in the year was Wall Street-based power company executive, Wendell Wilkie, a strong internationalist and FDR delegate at the 1932 Democratic Convention. (Shades of Trump's business background and meandering political leanings). It took six ballots for the inexperienced dark horse to prevail amid a chorus of supporters roaring "We Want Wilkie." But FDR labeled Wilkie as inexperienced and untrustworthy given the international crisis the country was facing. "Better a third termer than a third rater," FDR's slogan went; the country agreed, giving Roosevelt a 10 point margin of victory and 449 electoral votes to Wilkie's 82.
Republicans opened their last uncertain convention in 1976 under chaotic circumstances. The incumbent, Gerald Ford, had never been elected to the presidency or even to the vice presidency, having been appointed to the latter in 1973 upon the resignation of Spiro Agnew, and elevated to the latter upon the resignation of Richard Nixon. Ford fought continuously with the Democratic Congresses he faced, endorsed legislation that inflamed the rising right wing of his party (including a controversial labor law and negotiations on yielding the Panama Canal) which enthusiastically backed former California Gov. Ronald Reagan. Ford and Regan battled throughout the primary season, and the outcome was not clear until the convention opened and Ford narrowly triumphed. But the remaining enmity complicated Ford's race against the reformer Jimmy Carter, who narrowly ousted the President in November.
The last genuine Democratic free-for-all was in 1912, when contenders included New Jersey Gov. Woodrow Wilson, a relative neophyte compared to opponents like House Speaker Champ Clark (MO) and Ways and Means chairman Oscar W. Underwood (AL). Clark secured a majority on the 9th ballot, but convention rules required a two-thirds margin, which dragged out the balloting. When Tammany Hall bosses endorsed the Speaker, reformers in the party pounced. Former three time nominee (and loser) William Jennings Bryan endorsed Wilson, who had consistently run second to Clark, and the balloting seesawed for several ballots until Wilson moved ahead on the 29th and finally won on the 46th. Unlike other multi-ballot victors (James Cox' 44 ballots in 1920 and John W. Davis' in 1924 come to mind), Wilson actually was elected president, but possibly only because the Republican vote was split between incumbent William Taft and former President Theodore Roosevelt. (Wilson received just 41% of the popular vote.)
The last contested Democratic convention was 1952, when Illinois Gov. Adlai Stevenson , who had declared he would not be a candidate, faced Senate powerhouses Estes Kefauver (KY), Richard Russell (GA), and Alben Barkley (KY) as well as former Secretary of Commerce and Ambassador Averill Harriman (NY). Stevenson emerged victorious on the third ballot, but was crushed in the fall by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Historical comparisons are entertaining, but one needs to remember that most of these past contests involved nominations and conventions in which crucial decisions were made by the political party and elected leaders, not by primary voters or caucus attendees. Votes could be juggled and manipulated by bosses far more easily than the GOP establishment might be able in Cleveland. Moreover, the losers in most of these races were experienced politicians who remained committed to their party (TR being a notable exception in 1912, and his heresy of running as a 3rd party candidate might well have cost Republicans the White House).
Even in the days of party control of the nominating process, selecting a dark horse nominee after the major contenders had exhausted themselves (and the delegates) does not fare well. John W. Davis received less than 3% of the votes on the first ballot in 1924's Democratic convention and was not considered a serious possibility for dozens of ballots. Davis won on the 103rd ballot, and was crushed by President Calvin Coolidge. Before Republicans contemplate digging up a fresh face to replace Trump and Cruz, they should recall Davis' fate. Indeed, the insult would be even worse this year should the party select someone repudiated by voters or not even tested during the primary season.
The track record in modern times is not very favorable for a party divided at the convention, even when there is no multi-ballot fight (see Republicans in 1964 or 1976, or Democrats four years later and in 1980 and 1984). The goal must be to resolve the nomination as early as possible and patch up the bad feelings and wounded egos as long as possible before the gavel comes down, the confetti drops, and the nominee goes out to face his – or her — destiny. Unfortunately for Republicans, after New York, that prospect is increasingly one with orange hair, a confrontational message, and horrific negative ratings.