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Tonight I'm at my sister's house. My sister is not home. My sister's husband IS home.
He keeps talking about embarrassing and noisy bodily functions and offering to let me touch his pants. He's retarded, but my sister seems to like him, except on Bunco night.
I shouldn't say such things or read them out loud in his direction. Afterall, they are allowing me to stay in their home for the weekend so I can attend my high school color guard reunion.
In high school I was so unbelievably cool. It's hard to imagine that level of awesome. When you sit in the back of the band bus drinking lemon/lime gatorade and sticking your hands on the tuba player's pants, there is no other way to put it. It was Glee before there was Glee, dammit.
Did I mention that I was also in The Future Farmers of America and heavy into art classes?
I know. It's amazing I was never homecoming queen.
It's been twenty years since I've seen some of the people that I will be seeing tomorrow. In addition to asking them to forgive me for bringing bags of chips to the potluck, I'd like them to only gently pry about any of the following.
- Yes, I grew boobs and yes, those things have become somewhat fond of gravity.
- The silver mini-van outside? All mine and completely paid for. Punk. Rock.
- No, I didn't become a famous artist. However, the photo of my tubal ligation is being used without my permission on several medical sites.
- Sure, I talk sex just as much as I used to but now I know what I'm talking about.
- Yes, I'm still with that guy I married when I was 18.
- And we still do it. At least twice a month whether we want to or not.
- Don't touch my goatee...or my hormone pooch belly...perimenopause is not fascinating. (I just asked my brother in law if I could borrow a razor. I forgot one. He replied, "You're going to need a lot more than a razor if you want to look like you did in high school. PooHead.)
They can, of course, mention this blog. Hello flag sisters! If you know my sister's husband you can ask him about the title of this post.
Just don't mention this to my sister.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Nipple Mark
Posted by The Absent Minded Housewife at 11:00 PM
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I wanna see your tubal ligation picture!ReplyDelete
On the right sidebar in a link entitled, "Proof that I'll have no more sons".ReplyDelete
A month ago I was attending my 50th high school reunion. The most amazing thing to me is how fast that many years have gone by. Enjoy all these events.ReplyDelete
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just visited san francisco and statyed ion market street with 3 friends. the hotels in san francisco are very hard to find with a private bathroom and a capacity of 4 for under 300 a night durring the prime summer weekends. we thaught we saw some ants or somthing but didnt really think much of it. i remembered reading on reviews of this hotel that it had bed bug problems but never thaught twice because i had never encountered them before. didnt notice any problems while on my stay it was bea
utiful and had a great time other than leaving some souvineers behind and the hotel staff saying they didnt find them(my fault should have double checked.)on thursday the next week i noticed that i thaugh i had a bit of a rash developing around the back of my arm pits on my back and triceps. again i thaught it was a rash but im not alergic to anything as far as i know. within two days i now have over 100 bites covering from my fingers to my feet all along both sides of my body. with the itching somtimes becoming nearly unbarable. i have not been able to find them anywhere in my apartment but my girlfriend and i are now staying on the floor for the next few days.
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On TV this Friday: Banshee goes out with a bang, Blue Bloods search for a terrible common denominator, Selena Gomez plays naughty and nice Wizards, snow proves problematic for Spartacus (and not just because of his skimpy attire) and will sex sell on Fashion Star? As a supplement to TVLine's original features (linked within), here are 10 programs to keep on your radar.
8 pm The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex (Disney Channel) | One-hour TV movie: The Russo family travels to Italy to meet distant relatives… and Alex inadvertently casts a spell that splits her into Good Alex and Evil Alex. (Check out a sneak peek photo and video!)
8 pm Nikita (The CW) | Nikita gets in the way of Alex's plans to break herself and a fellow prisoner free from Amanda's capture.
8 pm Fashion Star (NBC) | The designers' task – to present their sexiest pieces to the buyers – poses a question: Bare all or leave something to the imagination?
8 pm Last Man Standing (ABC) | Richard Karn (Home Improvement) returns as Bill McKendree, whose live hasn't gone so great since Mike denied him an Outdoor Man account. Where are Wilson and his wisdom when you need them?!
8:30 pm Malibu Country (ABC) | Reba finally meets Mr. Bata in person and gets her big break… writing commercial jingles. (Hey Reeb, at least you'll be in good company.)
PREVIEW | Grimm Criminals Trash Wesen Code, Ticking Off Monroe and Teeing Up a 'Witch Hunt'
9 pm The World According to Dick Cheney (Showtime) | This two-hour documentary from Nashville executive producer R.J. Cutler profiles the former vice president from his early days in Washington to his White House years alongside President George W. Bush.
9 pm Spartacus: War of the Damned (Starz) | Spartacus and Crixus clash over the best way to clear their forces from an impassable, snowbound ridge.
9 pm Touch (Fox) | As Guillermo closes in on Martin and Jake – and the body count rises — Jake's ability to communicate with Amelia proves critical in defending his life.
RELATED | May Sweeps Scorecard: Deaths, Weddings, Births, Sex, Resurrections, Firings and More!
10 pm Banshee (Cinemax) | Season 1 finale: Recalling a series of prison therapy sessions that fueled his hatred of Rabbit, and pressured by Xavier's insistence that the FBI handle a kidnapping case, Lucas makes a decision that will change the fates of Carrie, her family, Sugar, Job and the entire police force. Watch a video preview. (Yep, already renewed.)
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It has happened to me several times now that someone thought that the various "versions" of the Bible are all different and products of various edits over the years. Every time some editor (I don't know who they would mean) has picked away at the literature, there is a new version.
Some rabbi, whose talk a friend of mine liked on Facebook, went on for about half an hour tying to distinguish the "a son of man" in Daniel, from the "the Son of Man" of the Gospels. In the middle of that he laughed in scorn at the King James "version". First of all, it was a great travesty to go from "a" son of man to "the"son of man. Then it was ridiculous that there could be "versions" of this.
We must be grasping at straws, me thinks. Messianic Jews find this passage extremely compelling.
The fact is that the manuscripts are ancient and have been treated with reverence and care. The different versions, deal with changes in our contemporary language and expression. All try to be faithful to the original.
For an example of different "versions" of the Bible see this: http://biblehub.com/
for the Bible in different languages and editions.
--------------- Also from Facebook below: Comedian wrong about the Bible.
"The moment an atheist or critic of the Bible (or comedian, in this case) uses this ridiculous telephone canard, you can be sure they have zero idea what they are talking about, and are farting hot wind for rhetorical effect.
The Bible did not come to us through a process of editing, rewriting, or multiple translations. Every, single reputable translation we have comes directly from spectacularly well-attested Greek and Hebrew manuscripts. And in general, the newer, more literal translations (ESV, NASB, etc.) are drawn from the very oldest manuscripts, which long predate the sources for older English translations, like the King James. And of course, the Bible's manuscript evidence is stronger than virtually any other work of antiquity, including the works of philosophers like Plato and authors like Homer, whom no one seriously disputes as authentic and essentially true to their autographs.
In other words, when someone uses the telephone argument, you can dismiss them, and suggest they come back when they know what they're talking about."
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The Video: "Every Time"
The Concept: For most of the video, Janet is submerged in water, wearing sky-blue contact lenses to match the aquatic setting. Deep message aside—being "scared to fall in love" but baring it all anyway—Damita Jo's lithe, almost nonhuman frame led to rumors that little Penny had had a rib removed. Love hurts?
Skinometer Rating: Fans saw more skin in the nip slip.
The Video: "You Are Not Alone"
The Concept: Sure, this touching ballad is as sanguine as it gets, but the corresponding video wasn't the King of Pop's best look. Seeing his peck-less chest pressed up against his then wife Lisa Marie's made the moment more TMI than titillating.
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Vailima Letters/Chapter XXVII
Bad pen, bad ink, bad light, bad blotting-paper.
MY DEAR COLVIN, - Have had an amusing but tragic holiday, from which we return in disarray. Fanny quite sick, but I think slowly and steadily mending; Belle in a terrific state of dentistry troubles which now seem calmed; and myself with a succession of gentle colds out of which I at last succeeded in cooking up a fine pleurisy. By stopping and stewing in a perfectly airless state-room I seem to have got rid of the pleurisy. Poor Fanny had very little fun of her visit, having been most of the time on a diet of maltine and slops - and this while the rest of us were rioting on oysters and mushrooms. Belle's only devil in the hedge was the dentist. As for me, I was entertained at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, likewise at a sort of artistic club; made speeches at both, and may therefore be said to have been, like Saint Paul, all things to all men. I have an account of the latter racket which I meant to have enclosed in this. . . . Had some splendid photos taken, likewise a medallion by a French sculptor; met Graham, who returned with us as far as Auckland. Have seen a good deal too of Sir George Grey; what a wonderful old historic figure to be walking on your arm and recalling ancient events and instances! It makes a man small, and yet the extent to which he approved what I had done - or rather have tried to do - encouraged me. Sir George is an expert at least, he knows these races: he is not a small employe with an ink-pot and a Whittaker.
Take it for all in all, it was huge fun: even Fanny had some lively sport at the beginning; Belle and I all through. We got Fanny a dress on the sly, gaudy black velvet and Duchesse lace. And alas! she was only able to wear it once. But we'll hope to see more of it at Samoa; it really is lovely. Both dames are royally outfitted in silk stockings, etc. We return, as from a raid, with our spoils and our wounded. I am now very dandy: I announced two years ago that I should change. Slovenly youth, all right - not slovenly age. So really now I am pretty spruce; always a white shirt, white necktie, fresh shave, silk, socks, O a great sight! - No more possible, R. L. S.


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The Omni Interlocken is a great family-friendly hotel just north of Denver. It sits atop the hill before you defend into Boulder, giving it great views of the Colorado Front Range. They really seem to cater to weddings here with a great spot on the golf course for a ceremony as well as a large (the largest?) outdoor pavilion for a reception.
What do I love about the Omni? Probably the pavilion! I've photographed at least two weddings that were held in the pavilion while it was pouring rain. Nothing was 'ruined' – in fact, for all of those people like me, staying dry while simultaneously watching, smelling, and enjoying a storm is my idea of a perfect night! I definitely recommend you consider an Omni Interlocken wedding.


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We have a busy night celebrating the New Year! Jake is at The Caramel Room at Bissingers. Tommy is a River City Casino * Hotel. Ben is a Ameristar Casino & Hotel (and he'll be at the Amerstar Night Club too). Steve & Hugh are at Sheraton Chalet for the 105.6 The Point Ninja New […]
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Michael Shannon reteams with Mud director Jeff Nichols on sci-fi film
The awesome Michael Shannon has signed on to reteam with MUD director Jeff Nichols on a sci-fi flick.
We don't know much about the movie since the plot is being kept under wraps. But since it has been pegged as a sci-fi, we can deduce that is likely MIDNIGHT SPECIAL which is sort of a tribute to John Carpenter. Nichols wants to try something new and challenge himself. MIDNIGHT SPECIAL is said to be a "government chase movie." Where MUD was all about movement (actors, action, dialogue), Nichols says that this film will be about light. The director is willing to test what might be difficult for him and push it with each of his films.
I'm excited to see how Nichols career shapes itself. He certainly is going to continue to attract talent as long as he keeps doing great work.
Oh, and I decided to include the video of Shannon reading the crazy sorority letter because it needs another viewing.


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The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises were this year's tent pole films of the comic book super hero genre. (Sorry, Spider-Man.) They're tough to compare because there couldn't have been two more different super hero movies, but compare them we did, and I'm sure there's one you prefer over the other. Turns out Kevin Smith likes one more than the other, too, and it might surprise you which.
In an interview with Indiewire the writer, director, podcaster, and all around fanboy tears in to why he likes The Avengers a little more than The Dark Knight Rises,
The Dark Knight Rises' I have a weird relationship with – it's like a chemical romance with a toxic ex-girlfriend where I love her to death but there are some things about her that are just fucking wrong. 'The Avengers' I loved so more than I thought I would. I've written for Marvel but I was never an Avengers guy. I'm more DC," Smith elaborated. "But I've become obsessed with Favreau's 'Iron Man' movie because I think it's very nearly a perfect film. So when I saw Favreau wasn't doing it I thought, Well what do I care? The first time I saw it was in Australia and it opened a week before it opened here and we were traveling for the 'Jay and Silent Bob Go Down Under' tour and we had just done a show and we went to a midnight show. And the first time I saw it I could not get past the Loki poke-y stick in the beginning. Because Loki sticks something in somebody's chest and it's like 'WAAMP, you're a bad guy.' What the fuck? Is this the level of discourse we're going to have? But you can't deny that flick.
By the middle of it I was like, 'The Hulk is amazing.' The next time I watched it I was totally into it. You can't watch that movie and be like 'I object to the Loki poke-y stick' when there's a motherfucker who turns into a green giant. In my mind Marvel science is okay because we were raised on it. As someone who looks for realism in comics, you can say, 'Well, you could get belted by gamma rays and turn into someone else.' But you can't say, 'A stick from outer space that makes you a bad guy is bullshit!' So I got past that and embraced the whole thing," Smith continued. "I've now watched 'Avengers' about eight times, twice on a plane back-to-back. It just keeps giving. That's 10,000 across the board! Whedon in the driver's seat, 70-80 years of Marvel, and the charm fucking factor of Robert Downey Jr. It runs like a golden machine. I never imagined that I would love 'Avengers' more than 'Dark Knight Rises.' Not only would I have never imagined that 'Dark Knight' would underperform (based on other mitigating factors of course). But I would have never thought 'Avengers' would make more than 'Dark Knight Rises.' But I never would have thought I would have liked 'Avengers' more than 'Dark Knight Rises' but I really did like 'Avengers' more. And I've watched them an equal amount of times. 'Avengers,' I'm not going to say it's the better movie, but it puts a smile on your face. It's magical cinema.
Bottom line, you have more fun watching The Avengers than you do Dark Knight Rises. I still really enjoyed TDKR, but its got some big flaws that will pull you out of the flick. Not saying The Avengers doesn't have flaws either, but you're having too much fun to care.
What's your call? Come the end of the day, Avengers or Dark Knight Rises? Are you surprised such a giant Batman fan as Smith liked Avengers more?
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Darcey Bussell to quit Strictly Come Dancing with Len Goodman
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Darcey Bussell has confessed she would consider stepping down from her role on 'Strictly Come Dancing' if head judge Len Goodman decided to retire
Darcey Bussell would quit 'Strictly Come Dancing' if Len Goodman retired.
The 45-year-old former ballerina - who joined the judging panel in 2012 - has learned a lot from the contest's 70-year-old head panellist and can't imagine a show without him.
She said: "Len is as iconic as Sir Bruce Forsyth was so it's very hard to imagine not having him there.
"Especially for me because I just love the technical things he says and I'm learning so much from his life as a ballroom dancer.
"I don't think Len will go anytime soon. If he goes I might go."
Darcey also admitted she regularly feels "stupid" when she thinks notoriously-harsh judge Craig Revel Horwood is about to give contestants a good score.
She told OK! magazine: "I always think he's going to be nicer than he is and I feel like the most stupid person ever because I'm so shocked.
"He's been much more positive with his criticism and then he brings out a hideous score and I go, 'Hang on a minute, were we watching the same performance?' He says, 'Darce, I will not give a 10 this season.' Rubbish."
Darcey, Len and Craig are also joined on the panel by Bruno Tonioli.


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October 5th
PS3, Xbox 360
Developer: Mercury Stream
Publisher: Konami
Stunning environments, fast-paced action, and horrifying creatures. Castlevania looks like an action-packed rollercoaster of a game, and is a great way to kick off October.
Xbox 360, PS3, Wii
Developer: Def Jam Interactive
Publisher: Konami
Looking to take aim at as the new "party game", Def Jam Rapstar lets you sing?...along with your favorite rap songs.
Notable Mentions: NBA 2K11
October 12th
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Developer: Danger Close
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Revamped and looking to give Modern Warfare a run for its money, Medal of Honor promises to satisfy any shooter fan's trigger finger.
Notable Mentions: Super Scribblenauts
October 19th
PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher: Bethesda
Return to post-apocalyptia for even more worlds to explore, slow-mo shootouts, and oh so satisfying destruction.
Developer: HAL Laboratory
Publisher: Nintendo
Kirby's Epic Yarn is the start of the Wii's 2D Side-Scroller come-back. The unique style looks to offer incredibly fun platforming with everyone's favorite pink...whatever the hell Kirby is...
PS3, Xbox 360
Developer: Platinum Games
Publisher: Sega
Someone took a third person shooter and gave it a dose of crystal meth. Fast-paced action with insane weaponry and platform traversing will be sure to turn heads.
October 26th
Xbox 360, PC
Developer: Lionhead Studios
Publisher: Microsoft
Fable returns for another installment. Expect plenty of choices that dictate your rise to power as a noble king or ruthless tyrant.
Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DS
Developer: Harmonix
Publisher: MTV Games
Rock Band returns with a new mode that actually helps you in learning guitar, bringing your closer to having actual talent. Throw in a new keyboard controller...and...well your living room is filling up with plastic toys...
PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS
Developer: LucasArts
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Betrayed by Vader once again, Starkiller sets out to find the one person who he still remembers. Clones, Lightsabers, and more force powers; Oh My!


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Herodotus and Aeschylus
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- Born 484BC, 4 years before 2nd Persian invasion and before Marathon and Ionian revolt
- Literary background, related to poet Panyassis
- Born in Hallicarnassus in Ionia when Artemisia was Queen
- Ionian known for intellectual radition- scientists, theologians
- Banished by queen's grandson- fled to Samos and begans travels
- Egypt, Babylon, Athens
- Histories- reasearch/inquiry
- Written in 450x- oral history
- Record/preserve achievements ino Greeks
- Continuous thread with chronological approach
- How events precipitate others
- Linkage- events taking place because of previous events
- Logoi- ring composition
- 20-40 years after events, people alive from both accounts
- Many people could be survivors- soldiers/sailotys but unaware of straegy and politics
- Decision makers- dead or exiled
- Babylonian and Egyptian translations
- Growing tradition and written histoy
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- Openly declares bias for Athens
- Argues Athens were saviors of Greece, despite knowing this would be unpopular
- Athenian Spartan tension 646BC
- Favoured democracy
- Hostile to Cleomenes, Corinth, Aegina
- Travelled to places he writes about
- Psyche- what people at time believed
- Wye witness accounts
- Democratically, allows readers to make up own mind
- Factual errors due to oral tradition- influence of Homer?
- Thucydides on other hand was travelled soldier
- Not military expert
- Oracles, dreams, dicine presence
- Indiciduals
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- Dramatist early 5th Century
- Fought at Marathon, probably Salamis and Plataea
- Eyewitness at Salamis
- Religious glorification of Greeks over Persians
- Brother killed at Marathon- Kyneferias
- Athens under Pisistratids
- Age 15= start of democracy
- 472BC=The Persians
- Known for military prowness- graph on tomb
- Religious/entertainment purposes
- Hubris-human pride, arrogance
- Xerxes goes beyonf gods crossign Hellespont
- not history
- Does not mention Athens by name, vivd battle description, dramatic elaboration
- No Persian Perspectices
- First hand account
- Hostile towards Persians- portray Xerxes' poor leadershio
- Sparta downplayed over Athenian bias? only mentions Marathon
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The Persians
- Chorus weigh up situation- when will Xerxes return, Persian numbers, seamen by thousands, name of individuals, Skill with bow Imaeus, all over empire, ie Egypt, Lydians, cavalry
- Xerxes crossed Hellespont with Persian youth, anticipate battle, speak of bows, oars, Persian lack of fear but concern if immortal guile is involced, fear they have heard nothing
- Did bronze headed spears prevail?
- Atossa has anxious thoughts, wealth is no good if king is dead, she tells them of her dream of Asian and Dorian sisters quarelling and one breaking free from Xerxes' yoke (democracy vs despotism) falcon claws Eagles head, no state can hold Xerxes accountable
- Chorus tell her to pray to gods and that she must pour libations (Greek), omens will be well, she believes the, and Q and A over Athens- once conquered Xerxes is master of all of Greece, they once defeated Persia, have wealth from silver mines but are not skilled in bow and are masterless
- Messenger arrives to deliver news of defeat - grief, fallen youth, bows were no help, strewn with bodies, evils fate, fleet and army are no more, dramatic, the chorus blame fate
- Atossa says they must endure grief and is told Xerxes lives
- Messenger gives account of battle- thick shaggy yellow beard died blood-red, had fortune favoured numbers they would have won, 300 vessels made up Greek numbers vs 1,207
- Reference to Athene's city, Drius claims Zeus chasticises arrogant/boastful men
- While she had men bulwark remains unmoved
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Make a commitment to run that race. This will also keep you motivated which is very important to beginners. Entering early also simplifies registration both for you and Monett Midway team. It insures your spot in the race as well as your t-shirt. Plus it's cheaper!
Wear an outfit that has been worn to run in before, including shoes. Lay your gear out the night before, so you don't forget anything. You can jump in your clothes in the morning and be ready to go. Watch the weather and wear clothes appropriate for rain or shine. No need to bring water, water will be provided by the YMCA.
Pin your bib number on the front of your shirt. Safety pins will be provided by the YMCA. Make sure to secure your number on all four corners. Chip are attached to the bibs, please recycle those at the end of the race.
Arrive at least 30-60 minutes before the scheduled race start. Allow time to pick up your number and warm up.
Be sure to not get too excited during the beginning of the race and start off to quickly. This will insure an easier time throughout the race and will not over exert your body. Settle into your normal training pace and have a good time!
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Most people also forget that these words are the beginning of the Declaration: "The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America."
Congress reached a unanimous decision! This Declaration is a UNANIMOUS Declaration of the thirteen united States of America.
What united them so completely? Was it the wisdom and beliefs of Thomas Jefferson?
No. It was what they unanimously held to be true. They easily accepted with complete agreement "these truths to be self-evident."
What truths?
. . . that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by the Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
The union was based upon belief in the single Creator embraced by all. The rights of men were believed to be endowed by this Creator of all in whom these legislators and their constituents all professed to believe. They unanimously professed in this Declaration their belief in this Creator, the same Creator that was professed by the various States. This Creator is the one proclaimed in the Bible. While they were not unanimous in the manner of worship nor in the faith given by this Creator, they were unanimous in the belief that the Creator declared in the Bible is the source of all the rights that they openly and unanimously declared in this Declaration.
In this unanimous Declaration they declare that three rights in particular exist by this endowment of the Creator: Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
Notice the order of what is declared. Life is first, then Liberty, then the pursuit of Happiness. Thus the first right of human beings is the Right to Life. Without this right there can be no Liberty. Without Life and without Liberty there can be no pursuit of Happiness.
This is why today the nation stands divided and is being conquered. First of all, the very source of human rights is denied in many ways. Some deny the Creator altogether. Some allow that He exists, but do not declare Him as the Creator that the Bible declares. Some are so bold as to deny that the founders even counted this Creator as the basis of the nation. With such division, how can the Rights acknowledged in the Declaration be defended? When the foremost of these Rights is denied to some, how can it be guaranteed for anyone? And when the foremost of the Rights is in jeopardy, how can the Rights that flow from it not also be jeopardized?
Some today insist that to base one's political commitment upon the single issue of Life is foolishness. Yet if the first Congress had not done so, we would not even have the nation nor the Constitution by which this nation is supposed to be governed.
Is this not food for thought for those who criticize those Pro-Life voters whom they label as single issue voters?
In the end, is there really any other issue?
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Then we have the final sentence of this unanimous Declaration:
And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.


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Djokovic is currently playing at the French Open, while fellow 20-year-old Murray has been sidelined since 15 May.
"You've got to take care of your body and I think he's learned the lesson now," Djokovic told BBC Sport.
"Obviously he was not taking care of his body and he's got the injury which brought him a lot of negative things."
Djokovic has a 3-0 career record against Murray and looking ahead to future encounters with the Scot he added: "We'll see what happens with him but, as I said, you've got to take care of your body.
"This is an individual sport and every muscle is involved. I hope we have a long career."
Murray suffered tendon damage to his wrist in the first round of the Hamburg Masters earlier this month.
Djokovic has beaten the Scot twice this year, the first a semi-final win in Indian Wells that saw Murray struggling with hip and ankle injuries and the second a 6-0 6-1 victory on his way to winning the Miami Masters.
But the Serbian still believes that Murray is part of a group of young players that can challenge the supremacy of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the future.
"I agree that Murray, [Richard] Gasquet, myself, maybe [Gael] Monfils and [Tomas] Berdych - this group of young players can do damage to the best two players in the world," said Djokovic.
"For sure we're candidates for those places and we've shown our quality in the last year or so."
Djokovic beat Santiago Giraldo of Colombia in straight sets in the first round at Roland Garros and now plays Laurent Recouderc of France.


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2009-12-30 / People/Social
Hometown Heroes in the News
Air Force Airman Francis J. Gaetani graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of David and Nora Gaetani of North Massapequa and a 2009 graduate of Plainedge High School.
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Essie Professional Application Spring Colours
I don't know a single girl that isn't obsessed with Essie Professional Application nail polishes. A mani or pedi using these polishes are so long lasting and the colour range is spectacular. You can find me wearing Essie nail polishes all year round whether it be wine colours in winter, pastels in spring and brights in summer. They have a colour for every mood and every occassion which I absolutely love. Each colour is also named so uniquely and usually have me experience an inward chuckle.
This spring there are a couple new fun shades that I wanted to share with you today.
Spin The Bottle:
This is the beige shade shown above. It's a gorgeous nude that I think would look gorgeous with a little glitter on the ring finger.
Romper Room:
A beautiful pale pink that is super girly. It is very light and feminine. I love really light nail polishes so this one might possibly be my favourite.
Fashion Playground:
A minty fresh pastel green shade that's such a fun shade for me. I'm a creature of habit and I always end up sticking to shades of pink and red so this is a great way to switch things up a bit. A change is as good as a holiday!
Truth or Flare:
This colour reminds me of a perfect blue sky without a single cloud in the middle of summer. It has me feeling so positive and spring-ready.
Good To Go top coat:
This nail polish is going to seal the deal, literally. This top coat makes all the difference in ensuring your mani/pedi is long lasting and maintains its shine.
It's easy to tell why Essie selected these shades to be part of their spring collection because as the season has changed we have have seen these colours burst into life around us in our gardens or driving through leafy suburbs. I love incorporating these seasonal shades into what clothes I wear, what shades of lipstick I use and most certainly in the shade of nail polish I choose. Which one is your favourite?
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The New England Patriots went 12-4 and finished in first place in the AFC East before losing to the Denver Broncos in the conference championship game.
This offseason, they drafted former Florida defensive tackle Dominique Easley in the first round and former Eastern Illinois quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in the second round. New England also made several player acquisitions, including cornerbacks Brandon Browner and Darrelle Revis.
The Patriots have the NFL's 10th-hardest schedule based on opponents' 2013 winning percentages. New England plays four of its first six games on the road before playing three consecutive home games against New York, Chicago and Denver before a Week 10 bye. They also face three road games against playoff teams from last season between Weeks 11 and 14.


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The journal adopts the CAIPE definition of Interprofessional Education as "occasions when two or more professions learn with, from and about each other to improve collaboration and the quality of care" (CAIPE, 1997 revised). Occasions for this kind of interactions among professionals include but are not limited to professional contacts within and between specific health or educational agencies, and community contexts. Interactions among professionals from the same profession are also within the scope of the journal when their analysis contributes to understanding and/or providing the evidence for the processes involved in interprofessional practice and education (IPE).
The journal supports IPE knowledge development through sound methodology and experimentation. A central premise of the journal is that there can be no sound experiment without adequate data, and no adequate data without sound theories to guide their collection. In turn IPE theories should aim at explaining how IPE works based on testable assertions and hypotheses.
The mainstay of the journal is:
1) To improve understanding of the processes involved in IPE and how they are linked to specific outcomes defined at the level of the patient, the family, the health care team, the health care organization, and the community level;
2) To stimulate the development of the evidence related to these processes;
3) To facilitate knowledge exchange between those who fund and conduct research, and those who use and apply research in practice and policy settings.
Vol 8, No 1 (2018)
Table of Contents
Articles: Empirical Research
Emotional Intelligence and Teamwork Skills Among Undergraduate Engineering and Nursing Students: A Pilot Study
Charlotte Lee, Michele Bristow, Jason C. Wong
A Systematic Review of Interprofessional Collaboration for Obesity Management in Primary Care, A Focus on Dietetic Referrals
Stephanie Aboueid, Catherine Pouliot, Ivy Bourgeault, Isabelle Giroux
Health Professions Students' Teamwork Before and After an Interprofessional Education Co-Curricular Experience
Shelley C. Mishoe, Kimberly Adams Tufts, Leigh A. Diggs, James D. Blando, Denise M. Claiborne, Johanna Hoch, Martha L. Walker
Nursing and Biomedical Laboratory Science (BMLS) Students´ Interprofessional Training in the Simulation Laboratory
Frøydis Vasset
Does Prior Interprofessional Experience Influence the Attitudes of Graduate Healthcare Students about Interprofessional Education?
Preeti D. Oza, Kathryn C. Nesbit


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Arizona State University - Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law is part of Arizona State University, one of the premier public research universities in the nation. Being part of ASU allows law students to pursue interdisciplinary subjects across the campus. Finally, the Phoenix metropolitan area offers sun and warm weather throughout the year and is a haven for outdoor lovers.


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Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Irish SetterS
Progressive retinal atrophy (rcd1) Irish Setters is an early-onset disorder leading to night-blindness and eventually total blindness. Symptoms can occur as early as six weeks of age. The gene responsible, the β-subunit of rod cGMP phosphodiesterase, has now been identified and a DNA test devised. The disease shows an autosomal recessive mode of inheritance; therefore two copies of the defective gene, one inherited from each parent, have to be present for a dog to be affected by the disease. Individuals with one copy of the defective gene and one copy of the normal gene - called carriers - show no symptoms but can pass the defective gene onto their offspring. When two apparently healthy carriers are crossed, 25% (on average) of the offspring will be affected by the disease with a further 50% themselves being carriers.
We are now offering a DNA test for this disease distinguishing affected, carrier and normal individuals. The test probes directly the DNA of the β-subunit of rod cGMP phosphodiesterase gene and provides definitive information on the genetic status of this disease, giving breeders the information to eradicate the disease from their lines.
The test can not only diagnose setters affected with this disease but can also detect those dogs which are carriers, showing no symptoms of the disease but able to produce affected pups if mated to another carrier. It is important that carrier dogs are still bred with clear dogs, especially in the first few generations of a new DNA test being launched for a condition. Through this, breeders can capture the desired traits of the breeding dogs, and then, at a point in the future, if two dogs are genuinely comparable, can choose the clear dogs over the carriers.
DNA testing for progressive retinal atrophy (rcd1) is carried out under a screening scheme run with the Kennel Club. Results are made publicly available through the Kennel Club.
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Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The American Elevator
The Industrial Heritage Trail
Image Source: Historic American Engineering Record. Jet Lowe, photographer, 1985.
The American Elevator was the first reinforced concrete grain elevator built on Buffalo's waterfront. It was designed and built by the James Stewart Company for the American Malting Company in 1906. It was constructed using slip form construction method. Slip form construction is performed by continuously pouring concrete into a form as it is slowly raised. Herry Wait desgned an addition to the American Elevator in 1933.
The elevator was used to support malt production for beer until 1921, when the elevator and its owner fell victim to Prohibition. The elevator was then purchased by the Russell-Miller company and used to supply wheat for their new flour mill. In 1954, the Peavey Corporation purchased the elevator and mill. They retained control until 1982, when the elevator was acquired by ConAgra.
The elevator has two marine legs; one stationary and one moveable. The original leg featured a rope driven power tranmission system, an example of a once important, little known system that is now obsolete.
Erected by The Industrial Heritage Committee, Inc.
Location. 42° 51.386′ N, 78° 52.12′ W. Marker is Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buffalo NY 14203, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Cargill Superior Elevator (here, next to this marker); The Electric Elevator Annex (here, next to this marker); The Concrete Central Elevator (here, next to this marker); The Perot Malting Elevator (here, next to this marker); The Lake and Rail Elevator (here, next to this marker); The Marine "A" Elevator (here, next to this marker); The H-O Oats Elevator (here, next to this marker); The Saskatchewan Pool Elevator (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buffalo.
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Xerox hosts Digital Book Printing Workshop
Friday, April 25, 2008
Press release from the issuing companyApril 24, 2008 -- Xerox Corporation recently hosted a Thought Leadership Workshop in Webster, N.Y., April 9 - 10, for commercial printers interested in revenue-generating digital books opportunities.
Held at Xerox's Gil Hatch Center for Customer Innovation, the workshop was aimed at print providers new to digital printing. Attendees learned about the market potential for digital and heard from Xerox customers who have helped their businesses by using digital technology to produce books.
Xerox customer Dave Dolphin, director of Book Production at Tate Publishing, shared the growth and success Tate Publishing has experienced through the use of a Xerox Nuvera 288 Digital Perfecting System in-line with the C.P. Bourg Book Factory in the religious-trade book business.
"The shift from offset to digital book printing has really been our stepping stone to success," said Ryan Tate, president and CEO of Tate Publishing. "Using our demand-based publishing concept, we are able to print short-run jobs in small quantities, enabling us to discover more unknown authors and play an increased role in the religious publishing industry, while remaining profitable."
Other presenters included John Conley, Xerox vice president, publishing, who led the "Digital Book Trends and Why Xerox Believes in this Market" session, and Howie Fenton, senior consultant, production and digital technology for the National Association for Printing Leadership (NAPL), who educated attendees about trends in the marketplace. Additional sessions discussed Xerox's technology, book-solution portfolio, finishing strategy and workflow offerings. The two-day event concluded with an active discussion session among industry leaders, Xerox executives and attendees.
As part of its continued commitment to facilitating industry discussions, Xerox will host a number of Thought Leadership Workshops at the Gil Hatch Center throughout 2008 including a photo books event April 23 - 24 and another digital books and manuals workshop June 25 - 26, among other events touching all areas of the industry.
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Provide online teaching services in Math, Science and English to 5,6,7,8 Grade children enrolled in Government Schools in rural Villages across Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal.
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eVidyaloka focuses on transforming the education landscape in the rural and remote regions of India, harnessing the power of technology through a service delivery platform (My eVidyaloka 2.0). It is realized by involving the local communities to own the digital class rooms, connect and empower educated native-speaking volunteers, across the cities in India and world, to teach and mentor the children in rural villages of India. These children are otherwise deprived of quality education due to shortage of teachers. eVidyaloka addresses the major root cause of poor quality education in rural India, which short-changes millions of children and consigns them to lifelong poverty. eVidyaloka aims to unlock the educational potential of India's rural youth and transform the fortunes of future generations.
Today 75 Centers are operational on "My eVidyaloka", across 6 states (Jharkhand,Andhra Pradesh,Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal), involving 500+ volunteer teachers, delivering quality education in regional language to 4000+ children. An open content platform (wikiVidya) is being promoted, where volunteers build standardized lesson plans, aggregate the digital resources and aids for a consistent learning experience to the children in vernacular languages.
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Jacobsen: Two teams, too much hassle (Jan. 21)
Vicky Jacobsen | Monday, January 21, 2013
Dear readers: Assuming I one day become ridiculously, disgustingly rich, please remind me that I can only purchase one of my favorite sports teams.
Let's just say I've learned from John Henry's mistakes. It now seems obvious that owning one dysfunctional organization full of needy young millionaires is more than enough to keep any middle-aged billionaire busy, but in 2010 I was overjoyed at the prospect of Henry and Red Sox co-owner Tom Werner taking the reigns at Liverpool.
I'd grown to love Boston cross-sport promotion (yes, I'm one of those people who reads the article about Wes Welker being spotted at a Celtics game.) I had realized my reasons for supporting Liverpool were tenuous at best – as a nine-year-old living in England, I had decided that Reds star Michael Owen was way cuter than Manchester United's David Beckham – but now Fenway Sports Group was bringing two of my favorite teams together.
As it turns out, watching horrifying forced interactions between the Red Sox and the Reds is not nearly as fun as it sounds (there's a great clip of a clearly uncomfortable Charlie Adam telling Cody Ross that no, he never play cricket.) Although the arrival of spectacular young forward Daniel Sturridge has held off panic in Liverpool (at least for this week), the past two seasons have been rough for both clubs. Fans in Fenway and Anfield have found the same scapegoat: the owners and the attention paid to "that team on the other side of the pond."
I don't know why supporters think their owners are skimping on time and money spent on each organization. For both teams, the problem wasn't so much an unwillingness to pay for star players, but rather splurges who weren't worth their paycheck (see: Carroll, Andy and Lackey, John). And if Henry really is broke, as he tweeted several days ago, it likely because of problems at his financial trading firm, not because he has to pay a shortstop and a midfielder at the same time.
And as an American who is familiar with the exploits of NFL owners, I can guarantee that there is no correlation between owner involvement and success on the field. I'm sure most of the Cowboys organization wishes Jerry Jones had a hobby that required more field trips to Europe.
But the saddest part of all this, at least from my perspective, is the growing resentment between fans of the Reds and the Red Sox. Really, they should get along pretty well: Besides matching names and color schemes, both teams have glorious histories that had sputtered by the time I started following the team (the Sox, of course, had a legendary 86-year title drought, while Liverpool has won 18 League titles, but none in the last 23 years.) Both have legions of working class supporters with Irish heritage. I feel certain that all of the Fenway Faithful will one day grow to love "Sweet Caroline" in the same way Anfield loves "You'll Never Walk Alone." (As far as I'm concerned, the Neil Diamond holdouts belong to a special population of New Englanders who despise fun.)
And one last thing they have in common: their troubles stretch far beyond the reach of the owners.
Contact Vicky Jacobsen at [email protected]
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The Propositionby__Lisa__©
Grace Newell tugged at the strap of her black singlet and let out a sigh. She couldn't believe she was actually going through with this. She rapped her knuckles against the door and took a step back. Her heart thudded so loud the beats pounded in her ears.
She smoothed her hands over her denim skirt and turned to gaze at the quiet street. Sunlight bounced off the windshield of her parked car. A dog barked in the distance and the smell of a barbecue wafted on the wind.
The breeze lifted her blonde hair. She flattened her palm against her churning stomach, closed her eyes and concentrated on deep breaths. As the seconds ticked by, she considered the wisdom of running away and pretending this had never happened.
It was a stupid idea anyway -- really stupid. Grace opened her eyes and took a step towards the edge of the porch. She bit her lip and hesitated, the pull to disappear just as strong as the urge to stay.
Her stomach dipped. The door swung open at her back, making her decision for her.
"Horse Face, what brings you here?"
Grace summoned the courage to turn and look into the blue eyes of Tom Jackson, her best friend Alison's older brother. The rumpled state of his coffee-coloured hair gave the impression he'd just climbed out of bed - at two in the afternoon. His muscled arm rested on the door frame above his head and the breeze caressed the dark hairs sprinkled across his chest. He wore black boxer briefs and nothing else. No matter how long she stood here, Grace knew she'd never tire of looking at him.
She sighed inwardly at his ability to always ruin the moment by speaking. "It's Grace, Tom. It's always been Grace." He'd given her the annoying nickname back when she'd worn braces and kept her long hair in a ponytail. She'd changed over the years -- considerably - but he'd never seemed able to lose that image of her as an awkward teenager. She elbowed her way past him and stalked into the house.
She dropped her purse and keys onto the hall table and turned to take in the living room. Her hazel eyes swept over the coffee table littered with wine glasses and empty beer cans, the beige couch with a pair of jeans draped over the back. She knew Tom had invited his family over last night to celebrate his recent promotion at work. Being a family of seven, their nights often turned into rowdy ones.
The door clicked closed behind her. Grace flinched at the finality of the sound. She paced the wooden floorboards and nibbled her thumbnail, then yanked her hand away when she remembered she'd given up the habit years ago.
" Gracie, stop for a minute." Tom snagged her elbow and turned her toward him. "What's going on? Is something wrong with Alison?"
"No. What?" Grace blinked. "No. She's fine. There's nothing wrong with her."
Tom released his hold on her. "Why are you here then? You never come by without her."
"I had to see you on my own. You can't....please don't tell her about this." Grace covered her face with her hands. She massaged her forehead and took a couple of fortifying breaths. Was she really going to do this? "I have a question to ask you."
"Must be a good one. You can't even look at me."
Grace forced her hands away and met his eyes. He'd moved over to the couch and sat on the edge with his hands dangling between his knees. His watchful eyes followed her every movement.
She huffed out a breath. "I'm just going to come out with it, okay?"
"That's usually the best way." He waggled his thumb at the empty space beside him. "Do you want to take a seat? You look like you're about to pass out."
Grace shook her head. "No, I'm fine. I just really need to say this." Her heart hammered and the pressure built inside her until the idea of telling him almost became appealing. "Tom...I'm a virgin."
He leaned back against the couch and clasped his hands behind his head. Amusement glimmered in his eyes and a lazy smile played about his lips. "Gracie, with your uptight, highly strung personality, I'd never have guessed."
A flush warmed her cheeks. "I knew you'd react this way."
"Then why did you tell me?" He kept his eyes on her.
It took some effort, but Grace managed to push her embarrassment aside and approach the coffee table. She shoved a couple of empty beer cans out of the away and perched on the edge facing him. Her attention flickered to the living room window. She briefly considered crashing through the glass to make her escape. "We've known each other a long time. I've been thinking a lot lately about-"
"Stop stalling." He leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees. He stroked her leg with his fingertips. "Out with it."
Grace blew the hair from her eyes and glanced down at her hands. "The thing is, Tom..."
"Yes, Gracie."
"I want you to take my virginity."
The sudden silence weighed heavily in the room. Grace held her breath and trained her attention on her fingernails. Now it was out there, there was no taking it back. She waited for him to laugh, to ridicule her, but nothing happened. "You're not saying anything." She glanced up and saw his guarded expression. "Why aren't you saying anything?"
"Jesus, Gracie, I'm in shock." Tom dragged a hand down his face. "You can't just throw it out there like that."
"You told me to!" She pressed her lips together and focused on staying calm. "I just want to get it out of the way. I'm twenty-three years old. I'm sick of having this hanging over my head."
His eyes passed over her. "I'm sure you could find plenty of men willing to help you out with your 'problem'."
"I don't want just any man." Grace chewed her lower lip. She closed her eyes and held her breath for a moment. When her gaze met his again, she found some of her courage had returned. "I want you."
Tom cleared his throat and shifted in his seat. "Why?"
"I want my first time to be amazing." She saw the heat flare in his eyes and it gave her hope. "I know with you it will be."
"I'd ask if you were serious, but in all the time I've known you I've never heard you crack a single joke."
Grace slapped her palms on her knees and pushed herself up to stand. "I knew it was a risk asking you a question like this. I half expected you to say no." She stepped over his bare feet and forced her shoulders back. "I was an idiot to even ask."
Tom gripped her wrist as she passed by, tugging firmly enough to bring her back a step. "I didn't say I wouldn't do it."
Grace felt her breath catch. "You'll help me out?"
"Yeah, it'll be a real chore. I'd like to say I'm the type of guy who wouldn't take advantage of a woman in your situation, but who would I be kidding?" He fought a losing battle to keep the smile off his face. "I can't believe my life has come to this."
Grace yanked her wrist free from his grasp and scowled at him. "This is one of the reasons I chose you; your ability to have sex and move on as if nothing happened - also because you annoy me enough I'm not likely to develop any feelings for you."
Tom stood and flicked his fingertip down her nose. "You underestimate my appeal, Gracie." He propped his hands at his waist and looked her over. "So, are we doing this now, or did you come here to make an appointment?"
She raised her eyes to the ceiling and blew out a loud breath. "I'm beginning to wonder why I came here at all."
Tom laughed and gave her upper arm a quick rub. "Why don't we just get it over with?" He intertwined his fingers with hers and pulled gently.
Despite her better judgment, Grace gave in and followed behind him.
She discovered his bedroom was filled with modern, masculine furniture. Sunlight crept around the edges of the closed drapes, giving the room a pale, muted glow. The bed was unmade, she'd expected that, but everything else had its own little place. A faint smile shaped her lips as she glanced around at his things. She'd never had cause to be in here before. It made her feel closer to him.
Grace wandered over to the bed and sat on the edge of the mattress. She flicked off her sandals and curled her toes into the beige rug. The sound of running water pounded on the other side of the ensuite door. Her leg jiggled and queasiness settled in her stomach.
"You could join me, you know." Tom's deep voice echoed in the shower stall.
Grace shook her head at the humour in his tone. "I think I'll just wait here," she called back.
"Suit yourself."
She smiled absently and glanced over her shoulder at the bed. The navy linen looked cool and inviting. She knew the pillows would smell of him. Grace nibbled on her lower lip and weighed up her options. Should she undress and climb in, or wait until he came out of the shower? She decided lying naked under the covers appealed to her more than sitting here growing increasingly nervous.
Grace stood and moved into the centre of the room. She drew a breath, crossed her arms over her body and tugged at the hem of her singlet. As the bundle of black cotton fell from her fingertips, she tried not to dwell on the sexual experience his former girlfriends must have had, or worry too much about her awkwardness killing the mood.
She adjusted the strap on her black bra and peered at herself in the dressing table mirror. Her breasts swelled above the intricate lace cups. Her cheeks were flushed with anticipation and her stomach muscles contracted with each quick breath. She gathered her hair in a thick bundle and shook it out behind her.
Grace unsnapped the button on her skirt and hooked her fingers in the waistband. She pushed it down her thighs and stepped from the puddled denim. Dressed only in her bra and a pair of black lace panties that rode low on her hips, she gazed at her reflection. With the unfamiliar room at her back, it almost felt like she was watching someone else.
She blew out a controlled breath and reached behind her to unsnap the clasp on her bra. The flimsy material slackened across her chest. She slid the straps down her arms, letting the bra drop from her dangling fingertips. Cool air whispered over her skin.
Grace closed her eyes and tried to imagine how Tom's hands would feel roaming her body, touching places only she had touched; his weight pressing down on her, his hardness pushing into her. She tentatively stroked her nipples, sighing when they tightened beneath her touch.
She knew Tom would do everything possible to make this moment pleasurable for her. The knowledge stirred a deep longing inside her. Grace grew bolder and smoothed her palms over her breasts, lifting and massaging the tender flesh.
Her hand slipped over warm skin and textured lace. She trailed her fingers between her thighs, knowing that soon his fingers would be there, teasing, stroking. She knew what it was like to reach that sensual peak, to feel control slip away. It would be different letting Tom take that control from her.
Her head tipped back and she breathed softly. She wanted this, it thrilled her to realise - she wanted him. If she could just push aside her anxiety, everything would be perfect.
"I'm actually at a loss for words."
Her eyes shot open at the sound of Tom's voice. Embarrassment washed over her as she spun around to face him. No matter how much her fingers itched to protect her modesty, Grace forced her hands to stay at her sides. "I didn't know you were there."
"I know." He stood in the open doorway with a towel wrapped around his waist and his damp hair in disarray. His eyes flickered over her. "That's what made it so damn sweet."
Grace felt her cheeks grow hot. Gone was the teasing expression she'd grown so used to over the years. Gone was the laughter in his eyes. His jaw clenched as he walked toward her. She watched him approach, taking in every detail so she could relive this moment later on in her mind. When he stopped before her, she drew in a shuddering breath.
He reached out his hand and stroked the hollow at the base of her throat. His eyes met hers and he ran his fingertips lightly between her breasts, trailing further down to her navel. His touch was so soft it barely registered, so intense it left shivers in its wake. "You're stunning," he said.
She pressed her lips together to stop them trembling. "Thank you," she whispered. Her forehead was level with his jaw and she had to tip her chin to meet his gaze. "You'll have to tell me what to do, teach me what you like. I really don't know what-"
"Grace." Tom clasped her face in his hands, brushed his thumbs over her cheeks. He dipped his head and pressed his lips to her ear. "Relax."
She sighed at the calm assurance in his tone. He encircled her in the strength of his arms, holding her close, his fingers flexing against her spine. She drew in the scent of him. She'd never been so turned on by the simple smell of soap before.
His mouth moved over her throat, dropping lingering kisses here and there. "You've got nothing to worry about," he said. "I'll take care of you."
"I know." She closed her eyes and leaned against him. "I know you will."
He cupped the back of her head, nibbled her lower lip. He flicked his tongue over the closed seam of her mouth. Now his arms were around her, Grace found it wasn't all that difficult to let go of her unease. She linked her fingers at the back of his neck. She pressed her lips to his to feed the desire welling inside her.
Tom made a small hum of approval. His mouth moved with hers in a kiss so slow and thorough her body loosened and melted against him. Her tongue ventured inside his mouth. He groaned and shoved his fingers into her hair. His other hand swept down her back to curve over her rear. He pressed her to him, rubbing her firmly against his erection.
Grace closed her eyes at the sensation, pulling her mouth from his to explore the line of his jaw with her lips. She kissed his throat, nuzzled his stubble covered chin. She discovered a sensitive spot behind his ear that made him shudder. It pleased her that despite her inexperience, she could still do that to him.
"More." He breathed the single word against her cheek and dragged her lips back to meet his. His tongue plunged inside her willing mouth, caressing and exploring the moist depths. He slipped his hand under her heavy fall of hair, cradling the back of her neck as he slid his lips over hers. His cock pressed snugly between them, a tantalising promise of things to come.
Grace whimpered as she clung to him, overwhelmed by his passion. They were so close she could feel his heart race against her chest. She swept her hands over the muscles of his back, wanting to touch every part of him.
He tore his mouth from hers, breathing heavily as he gazed at her. "You're driving me crazy."
Grace skimmed her hands over his chest and smiled uncertainly. "I know how you feel."
Tom looked at her for one long, breath-stealing moment. He kissed her hard and quick, then urged her around until her back was pressed against his chest. They both faced the mirror and her smile disappeared as she blinked at the image staring back at her. Her cheeks were flushed and her lips swollen and pink. Her eyes had a wild look about them. He'd wrapped his arm around her waist and her breasts jutted upwards over his hard flesh.
She'd never seen this woman before.
"Look at you." Tom swept her hair aside and licked the back of her neck. "You're beautiful."
She sighed and leaned her head against his shoulder. "When you look at me like that, I feel beautiful."
He ran his hands over her flat belly in slow, hypnotising circles. Grace watched the movements as if in a dream. Her skin warmed under his touch and her nipples hardened almost painfully, desperate for his attention. She saw the way his eyes had darkened with need, noticed the steely line of his jaw as he held his desire in check.
He cupped her breasts, running his palms lightly across her nipples. Her mouth parted and a soft moan slipped free. He massaged her flesh with firm strokes, lifting and pushing her breasts together. The sight of his tanned, masculine hands cupping and caressing her with such care almost pushed her over the edge. He thumbed her nipples, pinching the buds gently until she cried out.
Tom continued his ministrations on her breast while his other hand slid down her belly. His fingers dipped into the waistband of her panties. Grace held her breath as their gazes meshed in the mirror. Although she knew what was coming, it didn't stop her from jolting against him when he cupped her pussy. Her back arched and she bit her lip. She'd never been touched by a man so intimately before.
"Gracie," he said, "You feel wonderful; so soft and smooth." He held his hand still and kissed her neck.
It didn't take her long to start moving against him. He massaged her gently. He pushed his finger through her lips, sliding it up and down the length of her, spreading her moisture in agonizingly slow strokes. She knew without touching herself how wet she'd become, how wet he'd made her.
She unconsciously pressed her arse harder against him. Her pussy ached for more. He groaned and dipped his finger inside her. Grace closed her eyes and let her head drop forward. Her blonde hair swept over her shoulders, draping around her in a silky curtain. "Oh, Tom...that's..." She couldn't put into words the feelings he stirred in her -- not just the touch of his hands; his presence, his strength, the knowledge he'd keep her completely safe.
He moved his attention to her clit, teasing and taunting the swollen bud. She jerked softly and sighed out his name.
"Look at me, Grace," he said. His voice was husky and deep, thick with desire.
She lifted her head and shoved her hair from her face. Grace met his eyes and leaned back on him. Her hips rocked against his hand. Her lips parted as pleasure raced through her.
She raised her arms and clasped her fingers behind his neck. The change in position caused her breasts to rise and her nipples to thrust out proudly. The intensity built until her belly tightened and her legs grew weak. His fingers moved over her with such ease she knew it wouldn't take long.
Grace's breaths grew heavy as they panted from her. She could feel the bulge of his cock against her lower back. She was on the verge of begging him to put it inside her. He rubbed her moisture over and around her clit, his fingers sliding through her wetness. Sensation grew inside her until she didn't think she could take any more. "Tom...I'm..."
"Let go," he whispered against her ear.
That was all it took in the end, the sound of his voice coaxing her toward orgasm. Her hips bucked against his hand. She wanted to double over at the intensity. He held her firmly upright as their eyes met in the mirror. She strained against his hold and let out a long, low groan through clenched teeth. It ripped through her, so powerful her legs would have buckled if he hadn't been supporting her.
He kept rubbing, extracting the final few tremors from her. She gripped his forearm and whimpered as the waves subsided. His fingers grazed her sensitive clit as he pulled his hand from her panties. Grace shuddered and turned in his arms. "That was amazing." She swept her hair back and fought to catch her breath as her eyes flickered over his face.
"God, you turn me on, Gracie. Watching you, touching you...I almost lost it when you came."
Grace basked in the warmth of his gaze, her body glowing with the pleasure he'd given her. He dipped his thumbs into the waistband of her panties and shoved them over her hips. She stepped from the bundle and her arms wound around his neck as he walked her lazily backward. He swept his fingers down her side and skimmed over her breast. His mouth captured hers, stifling her moan of pleasure.
He pulled her close and let his lips roam languidly over hers, building the fire inside her all over again. As Grace took the opportunity to rid him of his towel, her reaction to him suddenly registered. She'd never expected it to be like this. She'd been prepared for awkwardness, for her inexperience to lessen the moment. Tom didn't seem bothered by it at all.