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If you're involved in designing, building, and operating capital assets – such as process or power plants – it's important that you understand how iRING and the ISO 15926 standard for data and information exchange is changing project economics. Now being adopted by owners and operators, EPCs, equipment suppliers, and software vendors, iRING is enabling businesses to easily exchange and access trusted asset information between all parties involved in a complex capital equipment project.
Why is this so important? And why should you care?
Because today, from a data exchange perspective, no one speaks the same language – and this results in a chaotic, costly mess for everyone involved in the supply chain from asset design to construction and operations and maintenance. The time and effort required to manually "translate" the critical information we receive from one another into the "language" that our particular IT systems understand impairs collaboration, wastes time and money, increases risk, and hinders operational continuity for owners and operators of these assets.
Let's understand the root of the problem first.
Today's engineers engaged in plant design and plant operations spend too much of their time trying to solve this data problem. To understand it more fully, let's consider a micro-example. After an engineer chooses, say, a pump from a supplier's catalog, he or she needs to interpret the information provided by the vendor about that item and determine which data values to translate and enter into the engineering design system. In many cases, this is a simple data entry process, but in other cases, it involves calculations, such as changing from one unit of measurement to another or even interpretation of data. Engineers may also need to exercise their judgment about other aspects of the pump. All of this involves manual work that slows processes, creates opportunity for human error, and consumes valuable time and resources.
Now let's consider the implications of this kind of data exchange from a large-scale project perspective. The volumes of data associated with building a billion-dollar process plant or power plant are akin to grains of sand on a beach. This data is coming from a broad network of equipment suppliers – each with different ways of describing and storing data. Much of the data has to be translated (or standardized), aggregated, and shared by EPCs as they design, procure, and construct facilities leveraging a broad network of partners – each with their own data standards and proprietary software systems. And ultimately, this data needs to be transferred to owners and operators so they can operate and maintain the facilities over its entire lifecycle.
Without a universal "standard," data and information exchange between parties and systems falls apart. That's why, in the 2004 NIST report titled, "Cost Analysis of Inadequate Interoperability in the U.S. Capital Facilities Industry," it was determined that the lack of interoperability among computer-aided design (CAD), engineering, and other software systems costs the American capital projects industry more than $15 billion every year.
A universal data standard solves the problem for everyone.
The ISO 15926 data standard and reference data libraries solve these challenges by normalizing the descriptions of plant objects from one company's database to that of another – regardless of the IT systems used by either party. It's essentially a universal language that systems can use to exchange information.
When information exchanges go beyond manually rekeying data or using point-to-point custom mapping, the standard acts as a mutually-agreed upon data dictionary with the definitions of all objects in a facility – along with their attributes – defined in it. Because the ISO 15926 dictionary has been developed by a great number of people from many industries in many parts of the world, there is a high probability that the definitions you need are already contained in it, particularly in the oil and gas industry where ISO 15926 was first conceived.
To learn more about ISO 15926, including its history and current status, we recommend reading the "An Introduction to ISO 15926" published by Fiatech.
When we agree on – and consistently use – a data standard, we all benefit.
Looking ahead, just as most people using the Internet today don't know about HTML, most users of iRING will not have to know about it, or the ISO 15926 standard it's based upon, to exchange information. When iRING is fully matured and broadly adopted, it will simply be built into the software we all use. Everyone involved in the capital projects supply chain will be able to exchange information much more easily than they do now, at much lower cost and with high fidelity. Few people will need to know that the standard even exists.
It is difficult to overestimate the value of being able to exchange information about multi-million dollar assets with anyone accurately, reliably, and effortlessly. When massive volumes of information about every aspect of an asset are transferred correctly into a partner or customer's systems, all industry participants will benefit from:
- More predicable projects with lower risk
- More efficient, higher yield facilities
- Lower project and operational costs
- Improved worker safety and fewer human errors
- A higher return on assets (ROA)


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Richard Leigh Songwriters Festival is at VHCC
Richard Leigh is happy to support his alma mater
How to enter the songwriting contest
VHCC String Band entertains
Arts for Youth Spotlight: Jose Rodrigo Avila
E&H Trumpet Ensemble among elite music programs chosen for conference
Alumnus Dr. Joe Moore to return as director of new ETSU marching band
MercyMe coming to Greeneville
Gathering in the Gap Songwriting contest finalists announced
Youth Music Festival hits a fine note at Heartwood
Promoter working to secure another outdoor concert for Bristol
Young musicians earn Bristol Music Club scholarships
Eugene Wolf's artwork takes you on a spiritual journey
Barter Theatre is off to see the wizard
ETSU hires new band director
Joe & Cindy Gregory Give Building to Birthplace of Country Music
The Wood Brothers will appear at Abingdon Market Pavilion on June 5
Downtown musical sculpture is taking shape at the hands of artist Val Lyle
Singer likes being labeled "retro'
Bluesman Jarekus Singleton plays guitar like a man possessed
Arts for Youth Spotlight: Isabelle Karren
Southwest Virginia Woman wins Country Showdown
Friends of Choir organization established in ETSU Music Department
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum on pace to open Aug. 1
Bristol's Dane Bryant is music director of Olivia Newton-John's Vegas show
Symphony of the Mountains announces new season
Country Music Museum opens
ETSU student joins The Boxcars
Passion for music leads King's Matthew Larkin to New York for graduate music program in Instrumental Conducting
Winner of Orthophonic Joy Music Contest
Country artists cap museum's opening weekend with show
Long-awaited Birthplace of Country Music Museum opens to public
Can't sit still around the Alabama Spirituals
ETSU's Olson discovers bluegrass music's "missing link'
Tourism executives visit new Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Head of Northeast State's new entertainment tech program offers insights
ETSU Martin School announces fall arts season
Museum architect eager to share credit
Emmylou Harris headlines at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
Hayslett wins Orthophonic Joy Music Contest
Georgia Warren: Witness to country music history
Uncle Kracker's route through music brings him to Abingdon
NPAC celebrating its 10th anniversary season
Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys promise "a good time show'
14th annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion coming this weekend
Rhythm & Roots came to a close Sunday with fun, food and goodbyes
Scholarship program helps young musicians
Former scholarship winner has international career
Paramount Chamber Players celebrate 10th anniversary
Arts for Yough Spotlight: Clay Fissel
Johnson City Symphony Orchestra announces season
Chuck Mead slated to appear solo at the Down Home in Johnson City on Nov. 12
Concert to benefit the big C ... CARE
Cornelia Laemmli Orth leads symphony
The symphony presents "A Down Home Christmas"
About Cornelia Laemmli Orth
The rest of the season
Local Composer Scott Gendel featured with cellist Yo-Yo Ma on AIDS benefit album organized by Sing For Hope
ETSU names Dr. Maria A. Niederberger chair of the Department of Music
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2015 Weekend Passes on sale
'The Nutcracker' ballet is a story close to their heart
Organizers say June concert series to give significant economic boost
Center Stage: Webb Wilder show won't be tame at Down Home
There's no slowing down Earth By Train
Local composer featured with Yo-Yo Ma on AIDS benefit album
Kingsport cellist performs at the White House during the holidays
Brooklyn to Bristol: The Carter Family Project takes root
Virginia's Blue Ridge Music Festival cancels 12-day event for 2015
Make way for Appalachian sunshine
Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum announce St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser
Thomas O'Neill lives for opera
Carson Peters to be Part of Rotary Frolics fun
Brandon Santini performs Feb. 4 at Wolf Hills Brewing Co. in Abingdon
Officials eye new ways of bringing visitors to Twin Cities
Bristol native might share Grammy glory
UPDATE: Bristol native shares Grammy
City announces Tennessee Ernie Ford Legacy Award and lecture series
Old Crow Medicine Show headlines Autotrader Pre-Race concert at Bristol Motor Speedway
Chris Tomlin set to play Freedom Hall
Galax music festival to showcase Bristol Sessions CD artists, music
Music on the Lawn returns to Abingdon
ETSU bluegrass well-represented among 2015 award winners
Little River Bluegrass Gospel Barn to Become an Affiliated Venue of The Crooked Road
Fun Fest announces Sunset Series Entertainers
Kaitlyn Baker show: Finally this Friday!
Dr. Ted Olson's project receives award
Communities Making Crooked Road's Mountains of Music Homecoming a promising reality
Laura Ann Warner gives credit to others
ETSU professor wins awards for liner notes
Dane Kinser: Following the Music to national spotlight
Biltmore's 19th annual Concert Series heats up the month of August
One man's dream becomes the journey of a lifetime
Virginia High's Rachel Locke youth talent winner at 'Broadway' event to benefit Niswonger
Diverse offerings at Gathering in the Gap
Museum to launch WBCM radio this summer
New box set honors forgotten music pioneer Tennessee Ernie Ford
Marion show's future on pause
Carter Fold concert kicks off nine-day festival in SWVa.
ETSU's Dr. Ted Olson produces box set of Tennessee Ernie Ford recordings
Rachel Locke uses her passion for performing to excel in life
White will return as show host
"Raisin Cane' in Johnson City
'Menopause The Musical" coming to Princeton, W.Va.
Review: Wohlfahrt Haus holiday show
4-H after-school music program JAMS
Arts for Youth Spotlight: Shelby Carrico
All That Jazz: Joseph Trivette
Music and education combine for one "cool" concert
D-B band takes Grand Champion award in N.C. for third year in a row
All That Jazz: David Champouillon
Arts for Youth Spotlight: Tragler and Hardin
Theatre Bristol stages "Scrooge'
John Cowan performs at 1927 concert series
NBC's 'The Wiz Live!' to ease on down that tuneful road
Marion's Lincoln Theatre announces its holiday lineup of performances
Niswonger Performing Arts Center recognized as "Best" by Tennessee Magazine Readers
ETSU faculty, alumnus included among Grammy nominees
TobyMac coming to Tri-Cities.
Man on a Mission with saxophone in hand
Rhythm & Roots generates $16 million impact
Bristol Author's book links favorite songs, mood
Arts for Youth Spotlight
January Jams kicks off with New Orleans' brass band
Four area students sing their way into national honor choirs
VMFA announces Dominion Jazz Café
Ethnomusicologist to serve as ETSU's Basler Chairholder in spring
New Strategic Partnership for the Birthplace of Country Music
Martin School of the Arts announces spring season
Earls of Leicester bring bluegrass to ETSU
NEA awards grant to The Crooked Road
Paramount Chamber Players perform throughout Tri-Cities
Rolling Stone ranks BRRR among nation's top country events
Henderson JAM looking very sweet
Black History: Color Them Country
Book and CD on Blind Alfred Reed produced by ETSU's Dr. Ted Olson
ETSU congratulates faculty, alumni Grammy winners
Study abroad opportunities abound at ETSU
Mother & son lead Celtic music program
Three composers speak at Bristol library
Arts for Youth Spotlight: Slim Pickins
Color them Country: The Black Women of Country Music
Slim Pickens alumni find success
Abingdon's Kelsey Rae to perform at Bluebird Café in Nashville
Community service award nominees being accepted
AAME announces winners of Arts Achievement Award
Crooked Road sets stage for 2nd Mountains of Music Homecoming
Bringing Blind Afred Reed out of the shadows
Ralph Peer exhibit goes up at Birthplace of Country Music Museum
It's Fan Central April 30 at E&H College: Blue Highway says thanks
It's Fan Central April 30 at E&H College: Blue Highway says thanks
Eastman Credit Union commits $100,000 To Radio Bristol
Lynn to headline annual Rhythm & Roots Reunion in September
BCM Museum offers free tours & sponsored transportation to classrooms affected by test termination
New music degree program approved between Northeast State, King
1973 musical coming to UMC's Wesley Center in Bluff City
ETSU vocal performance students earn state, regional honors
THS Spring Show features Appalachia tunes
Tennessee High's Brownlee to retire
Gathering in the Gap coming up
ETSU Pre-College music students winners in Bristol Music Club Scholarship Auditions
Lamplight Theatre unleases pure gospel in Springtime Jubilee
Cultural events at Homecoming complement music
Heartwood promotes a creative economy
The Crooked Road's economic impact
Arts for Youth Spotlight: Nick Weitzenfeld
Pipino gives keynote address at Wisconsin Graduate Student Conference
Chautauqua Festival makes its return to town
Home Entertainment/Life Local Elvis tribute is coming to Marion for July Fourth
Kaitlyn Baker has a 'Heart of Appalachia'
State Line Wind Symphony keeps music alive
Community band thrives in Johnson City
ETSU alumnus Chesney has a very good year
Arts for Youth Spotlight: Luke Ponce
Hungry Mother Festival celebrates 43 years
Lou Reid and Carolina celebrate The Crooked Road with record and video release
Local choir performs at Carnegie Hall
Niswonger Performing Arts season announced
ETSU faculty and staff assist with "On Top of Old Smoky'
Rhythm & Roots Reunion fills Bristol with music
Fans, organizers proclaim R&R Reunion keeps getting better than year before
Bristol church's Art Series opens with concert by soprano Parrish
ETSU faculty and staff assist with "On Top of Old Smoky'
Janis Joplin: Three years and a lifetime of music
When the superstar was a ... Nobody
"The Sessions' trilogy prove Appalachia is not a one-note culture
BRRR performer Liz Vice combines faith and voice into her "calling to love'
Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion, The Band Perry highlight all-star Tailgate Party
When the Superstar was a Nobody
Everyone knows "Rocky Top'
Blues great Buddy Guy steps up as headliner
Appalachian reggae a bond of cultures
Next year's Reunion already in the works as city crews finalize clean up
Kruger Brothers perform world premiere in Bristol
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Named Festival of the Year by Southeast Tourism Society
"Chicago': a collaboration between Barter and Symphony of the mountains
Jones and friends perform at First Presbyterian
Old Fields Singers preserve shape note singing
The Henderson touch ... Not just any guitar
Bill Anderson's whisper heard 'round the world
Mountain Empire Children's Choral Academy Christmas concerts announced
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion wins award
ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band enjoying success with new student-penned single
January Jams is on stage in Abingdon
ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band enjoying success with new student-penned single
LeStrange Viols revives early string music and pushes boundaries
From driving a coal truck to taking a seat at the Grammy Awards ... "Is this really the life I've led?'
Appalachian Men's Ensemble to present "Keys on Fire"
Stella Parton: East Tennnesse Proud
Arts for Youth Spotlight: Emma Grubbs
Sullivan County native returns to area for solo concert
Bluegrass program picked as state's official TV series
Song collectors for future generations
Lenten meditation music programs set
Teen Rap Battle in Johnson City
Abingdon's Thursday Jam series gets a boost for 2017
Department of Music adds strings program to its repertoire
The Paramount Chamber Players present "The Art of Singing'
Mountain Stage and Julian Sands at Mary B. Martin
Country star Josh Turner performs as part of King University's 150th celebrations
ETSU Pre-College music students win national MTNA competition
'Son of Sorrows' incredibly believable
National Association of Music Merchants Foundation BVPS receives national award for music education
Marcia & Marvin Gilliam support the arts
Beth McCoy is a huge influence on local musicians
Arts for Youth Spotlight
Abingdon Music Experience presents Thursday Night Jams
ETSU Pre-College music students win national MTNA competition
East Tennessee History wins highest honor
Hughes and Gleaves' music is Appalachia circa 2017
Korean Children's Choir will perform at 17th annual Bristol Community Prayer Breakfast
Milsap delivers pure love, hits in Bristol concert
Yoakam to highlight 17th annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion in September
Gathering in the Gap Songwriting Contest finalists announced
Crooked Road Announces New Guitar Sampler CD Project
Arts for Youth Spotlight
Theatre Bristol presents Beauty and the Beast
The Broadcast: Northern soul/southern rock, shaken and stirred
Appalachia is fused into art
The Crooked Road Announces Homecoming Concert and Events
Knoxville Symphony appoints William Shaub as concertmaster
Birthplace of Country Music Museum to participate In Blue Star Museums
Celtic Ceilidh at the Virginia Highlands Festival
Musicians in Bristol recording for '1927 Jubilee': The New Bristol Sessions'
New book to include Blountville's "CanJoe' John alongside Peter Frampton and YES
Steppin' out? Dancin', food, friends at the Show Palace
Niswonger Performing Arts Center announces season
Symphony performs Aug. 27
Bella Raye: "I'm not afraid to open up ... and tell people who I am."
King University to host free Symphony of the Mountains Concert
Appalachian Fair returns Aug. 2126 for 91st year of attractions
Danny Gokey weaves his compelling stories through song
Smyth's teacher of the year loves teaching math, science, writing and more with music
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion returns to Bristol
Even drenched in drizzle, Main Street Busker Fest a "safe place for the weirdos'
Knoxville Jazz Orchestra presents "Tribute to Sarah Vaughan Featuring Deborah Brown"
Todd Day Wait's Pigpen fires up Bonefire Smokehouse Friday
Sounds of Music: Tuning up for Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
Kaine, Alexander to make bi-partisan music in opening act of music festival
Here comes Bristol Rhythm and Roots
90th Anniversary Tribute to the 1927 Bristol Sessions wraps up Rhythm & Roots
Musicians volunteer time, talents
Richlands student beats adversity to pursue passion
Annie' is a heartwarming story for the holidays
Samantha Gray is volunteer extraordinaire
Bristol Music Club holds benefit fundraiser
Bach to Roots: Adventurous cellist, multicultural folk singer present harmonious November events at ETSU
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion receives one of the "50 for 50 Arts Inspiration Awards" in Virginia
AAME presents Eugene Wolf
Arts for Youth Spotlight: Sean Collier
Mountain Empire Children's Choral Academy Christmas concerts
Scott Miller, former V-Roys member coming to Down Home
A rock star's in our midst
Timeless: The gift of music
Bristol Sessions 1927 Jubilee album celebration Dec. 22
January Jams brings diverse lineup
AAME seeks nominations for Arts Achievement Awards
ETSU faculty and alumni nominated for Grammies
Orchak first to win both American, Canadian Grand Masters fiddle championships
Rare Stanley Brothers live recording among Virginia's most endangered
KSO performs "A Night with the Arts" Jan. 15 in honor of MLK Day
Abingdon's January Jams selected as prestigious Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event
Radio Bristol touches the world
Birthplace of Country Music Museum wants to restore old recording
Community Made in the Mountains: The Luthiers Craft Exhibit
Highlands Youth Ensemble Cabaret: "Stepping Out!'
Arts for Youth: Highlands Youth Ensemble filled with joy of music
Spring season of events at ETSU School of the Arts sows seeds of music, poetry, fun; traces quests and journeys
Singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer to Perform at King University
January Jams is named top tourism event in southeast
Things look solid for The Pickin' Porch
Local teen learns to cope with anxiety through music
Arts for youth spotlight: Emily McCraw
Paramount Bristol announces spring lineup
ETSU alumni and staff win Grammy awards
Local men bring live music and comfort to BRMC
Johnson City Jazz Festival tunes in for second year
Mountain Music Museum, ACMA donate vintage records to ETSU
Bristol residents strap in for annual James Wimmer Bristol Bluegrass Spring Fest
The Crooked Road Nominated for Independent Music Awards at New York's Lincoln Center
Arts Alliance Achievement Award winners announced
ETSU's Dr. Michael Cody publishes first novel, 'Gabriel's Songbook'
Old Crow Medicine Show, Railroad Earth, Taj Mahal Trio To Headline Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2018
Laemmli Orth conducts growth at symphony
Kingsport's Mountain Music Museum to display Roy Acuff's fiddle
Ross is key to music and tourism in Bristol
Noted organist gives church concert honoring professor
Thursday Night Jams begins
Virginia natives are the 'backbone' of Christian act Tenth Avenue North
ETSU bluegrass student Lincoln Hensley performs at Grand Ole Opry
The Gatlin Brothers to play at The Paramount
Hills of Home Festival keeps Stanley Brothers legacy, family tradition alive
Catch some jazz and a pastry in downtown Bristol
O'Mainnin's Pub offering live music for more than a decade
Craft brew and music a natural combination at Bristol Station
Bloom Café is newest Bristol music venue
Birthplace of Country Music Museum offers live music and exhibits
Border Bash fills downtown streets
The Crooked Road Announces Mountains of Music Homecoming
Other music venues in Bristol
Pieces of the Past: Historic Mighty Wurlitzer graces theater's stage
Bristol Music Club Announces Winners of the 2018 Scholarship Auditions
Arts for Youth: Aynsley Porchak is champion fiddler
Young Artist Concert to be held
Olson lectures on the tradition of ballads
BucsWorth earns honors in The American Prize competition
Rick Lang Music Scholarship established at ETSU for songwriting students
Bristol duo reaches No. 3 in singing contest
1940's French village developed Taizé worship service
Perry makes true crime a hit
David KováÄ promotes string music to youth
Carson Peters and Iron Mountain partners with The Paramount to hold benefit
About David KováÄ
Amy Potterton shares the love of choral music with children
MECCA provides opportunities for children as young as first grade
Matthew Potterton leads music department
ETSU offers many student ensembles
Gao Yung Chen has a passion for music
BucsWorth Men's Choir receives national honor
2018 IBMA award nominees include nine ETSU alumni, students and faculty
IBMA 2018 Special, Momentum award nominees include several with ETSU ties
2018-19 Acts, Arts, Academia series at Tusculum University to feature a variety of stage and musical performances
Fall season at Mary B. Martin School of the Arts mixes cross-continental music, classic theater, contemporary issues
Milligan's new musical theater professor brings stage, classroom experience
Joyful spirits sing in the region
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion held in late September
IBMA award nominees include ETSU alumni, students & faculty
Paramount's fall season line-up announced
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion starts Sept. 21
Two competitive marching band festivals held
Emory & Henry Band raises school spirit
Wingding fling at the Paramount Center for the Arts with Chicks with Hits
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Earns International Awards
Three from ETSU program receive IBMA awards
25 bands, 3 exhibition bands from Southern Appalachian region compete at Stone Castle
Band Jackyl performing at motorcycle rally
Bristol the birthplace of bluegrass? Some say yes
Bristol Music Club holds scholarship benefit in Bristol
Theatre Bristol Presents "Fiddler on the Roof"
Emory & Henry gears up for annual Arts & Crafts Fair
Michelle Malone — charm and Southern blues
The Crooked Road Opens Cultural Event Applications for the 2019 Mountains of Music Homecoming
Cantemus Women's Choir part of family holiday tradition
Ellis and Parker's Bittersweet Two performs at Biltmore
About the director of Cantemus Women's Choir
Cantemus celebrates its fifth season
Local musicians perform at Biltmore Estate
Emory & Henry to host a 'Berry Merry Christmas'
ETSU's Yi-Yang Chen plays in Embassy Series in Washington, D.C.
John Berry brings Christmas tour to Emory & Henry
Abingdon Community Christmas celebrates 24th year of charity
Area artist gets shoutout in Rolling Stone
ETSU's Dr. Ted Olson, Beth Lawrence among 2019 Grammy nominees
January Jams is on stage in Abingdon
Mary B. Martin School of the Arts announces spring line-up
'Round the Mountain and Heartwood Announce Renewed Membership Campaign, Heartwood Hits the Highway
The Crooked Road announces concert artists for Annual Mountains of Music Homecoming
Rooftop jam: The Bristol Hotel introduces weekly music series
Hannah Dishman has an eclectic musical career
Martha Eason is thriving on stage in Germany
Hilary Ginther is on stage across the country
ETSU's Sally Berry releases debut gospel CD, "God is in Control"
Granddaughter of famous family, Elisabeth von Trapp climbs the Mountain Empire with her message of music
Evelyn Pursley-Kopitzke composes ballet
About the Composer
Paramount Chamber Players premiere ballet
Youth Spotlight: Evan Dickson performs at Carnegie Hall
Flute-marimba duo strikes serious, playful, innovative chords
Bristol Sings!: 'An Evening of Music Benefitting Bristol Faith in Action' brings inspiring song to the Twin City on April 27
Thursday Night Jams begin in Abingdon
Rhythm & Roots changes festival dates for 2020
Paramount Chamber Players present chamber music concert
Richard Leigh Songwriters Festival held in Abingdon
Country group Alabama will play new venue at BMS this summer
Country group Alabama will play new venue at BMS this summer
Tim Sharp and Wes Ramsay blend classical, bluegrass styles into 'A High Lonesome Bluegrass Mass' on April 10
Concert tour celebrates 50th anniversary of 'Hee Haw'
Billy Dean comes to Paramount April 26
Anita Coulthard provides arts to community
Arts for Youth: Emily Cai
Morison believes music can change lives
Eugene Wolf's passions are music and theater
Longtime friends record 1st album as duo
NEA songwriting challenge set
King Institute for Faith and Culture presents "Sing Sistah Sing"
Festival of the Arts held in Southwest Virginia
Viking Players perform 'Spelling Bee' spring musical
Music EventsMusic and dinner in Abingdon on Tuesdays
Greasy Bean Café and Guitars presents music
Jonesborough Storytellers Guild members to perform
Founders After 5 concert series begins
SWVA Museum to Feature Charcoal Drawing Workshop
Children's choirs to hold auditions
Diverse Offerings at Gathering in the Gap Music Festival
Mountain Acoustics Luthier Invitational set

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text: DigitalThing's inspiration is pretty 'Clear'By Pete Davison|January 7, 2013 ShareBy Pete Davison|January 7, 2013 Share Minimalist task manager app Clear (which we reviewed here) has proven to be quite popular despite its premium price point, so it's unsurprising to see some app developers attempting to piggyback off that success with their own products that superficially resemble Realmac's title. Thing, a recent release in the Productivity category (available in both free and paid incarnations, with the only difference being the paid version's customizable color schemes), is one such example — but is it a simple clone or something more?First impressions are that Thing is simply a ripoff of Clear. It has the same gradient-color interface, the same gestures and even an almost identical (albeit recolored) icon. However, delving a little deeper reveals the fact that Thing Free is actually a more fully-featured — if less polished — task manager than Realmac's offering.Like Clear, Thing allows users to create lists of tasks and then populate these lists with individual items. Tasks can be marked as completed by swiping to the right, or deleted by swiping to the left. Entire lists can also be manipulated in this manner. Once tasks or lists have been marked as completed they may be "cleared" — deleted permanently — by shaking the device. (Clear also allows users to pull up from the bottom of the screen to perform this function, but Thing does not.)The difference between Clear and Thing is that the above functionality is where Realmac's title stops — it deliberately chooses to forgo more complex functionality in favor of providing a simple, minimalist experience. Thing, meanwhile, allows users to tap on an individual item or list in order to manipulate it. It's possible to add notes to a task, set a reminder, move it to a new list or share it via Facebook, Twitter, email or SMS. Twitter and Facebook connectivity use iOS 5 and 6's built-in functionality respectively rather than external apps or web-based interfaces. If sending a task via email, the task name is set as the subject and any notes put into the body of the email.This additional functionality may please those who tried Clear and found it somewhat limited, though there are still common to-do list features that are missing from Thing — recurring tasks being one that springs immediately to mind. Where the app is obviously inferior to Realmac's title is in its presentation, however. Clear makes use of the full iOS display space and relies exclusively on gestural controls to navigate, giving a pleasingly minimalist aesthetic. Thing, meanwhile, features a default iOS title bar and back button at the top of every screen. This provides straightforward, recognizable functionality for those used to it, but it looks ugly and clashes somewhat with the rest of the interface. Along similar lines, the frame rate of animations when creating or manipulating items is not as smooth and slick as Clear, making the app look somewhat unpolished. The sounds used are low-quality, too, with audible noise evident — Clear's sound effects, meanwhile, are crystal clear, no pun intended.Thing is a decent to-do list app, but its obvious and shameless copying of Clear cannot be ignored. No acknowledgement is given to Realmac Software on the App Store pages for either the paid or the free version, and given the fact the app even uses the same default color scheme as Clear it's difficult to believe that the resemblance is coincidental. Its additional functionality may make it a more fully-featured app than Clear, but it could be argued that a big part of Clear's appeal is that it doesn't clutter its interface with any more than the bare minimum required to make lists. Thing, meanwhile, occupies a curious middle ground between the minimalism of Clear and the functionality of more complex to-do list apps, and it's difficult to know exactly who it's aimed at. Consequently, it's tough to recommend it in good conscience.Thing and its free counterpart are not yet listed on the App Store leaderboards. Check back soon to follow their progress with AppData, our tracking service for mobile and social apps and developers. Sharehttp://adweek.it/2krbNcN copy Adweek Adweek


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Corneal Research at Casey Eye Institute
At Casey Eye Institute, our doctors aren't just familiar with the latest treatments--they develop them. Our research on conditions affecting the cornea includes:
Lamellar Keratoplasty
Our corneal specialists have a longstanding interest in lamellar keratoplasty, or partial thickness corneal transplants. To date, these studies have yielded remarkable results. Corneal transplants usually involve replacing the entire cornea with donor tissue. The difficulty is often in accurately matching donor and recipient tissues. Sometimes, however, a person's entire cornea does not need replacement. Our doctors are researching methods to improve partial cornea transplants with the help of an Intralase ™ laser , which processes donor tissue prior to transplantation. This procedure provides faster recovery after surgery, greater vision stability and better visual outcomes.
Cornea Stem Cell Transplants
Casey Eye Institute doctors are also researching cornea stem cell transplants. Cells from the periphery of the cornea are used to replace normal corneal cells damaged by chemical burns or disease. Donor cells are most effective when they come from the patient or a relative. These efforts also include the study of wound healing factors to accelerate healing in the cornea, and identifying agents that inhibit healing such as drugs, preservatives and sunlight.
Dry Eye
Several studies exploring tearfilm production in dry eye patients are currently underway at CEI. These include a variety of approaches to relieving dry eye discomfort. One study includes examining the effects of androgen, a kind of testosterone, on tearfilm production. Another study is exploring the use of blood serum to treat corneal ulcers and dry eye.
Doctors at CEI are on the forefront of researching acanthamoeba, a recently discovered and relatively rare parasitic infection in the cornea. This condition can cause chronic irritation and redness in the infected eye, in addition to an eventual reduction in vision. Acanthamoeba is detectable with a confocal microscope, an instrument that uses light to view cornea cells under very high magnification. Casey Eye Institute is the only center on the West Coast with a confocal microscope.
We are developing new methods to test antibiotics that work against this devastating problem. Such tests are currently unavailable anywhere. We hope to give doctors a way to test infections and determine the best treatments. We also are developing tests to determine the virulence of different strains of acanthamoeba, which vary greatly. Again, such tests are currently unavailable anywhere. Improved detection of acanthamoeba is also being pursued using DNA detection methods.
Confocal Inflammation
We are using the confocal microscope to investigate inflammation, such as in conjunctivitis and scleritis. We hope insight and understanding will bring new and better treatments for these conditions.
Corneal Dystrophies
We are investigating the genes that are the basis for several of the most important inherited disorders of the cornea. These diseases are the reason behind most corneal transplants. If we can identify the genes and how they work, we may be able to devise therapies to treat them rather than resorting to surgical replacement.
Dry Eye in Refractive Surgery Patients
Our doctors are working to evaluate how LASIK and PRK procedures affect tearfilm production and function, especially in those patients with dry eye after refractive surgery.
Effects of Drugs on Eyes
In one of the few research projects of its kind nationally, Casey Vision Correction Center doctors are researching the side effects of various drugs on eyes. Our doctors published the first paper exploring the effects of refractive surgery on people with diabetes.
Continued FDA StudiesOver the years, Casey Vision Correction Center has played a key role in gathering and reporting data as part of the FDA studies used to introduce and develop an excimer laser system.


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Fan Tweet Thursday: Tommy Tutone Tweets
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But! Imagine this is Ruth's skirt shape, and there you go! She's got a bit of a booty then, but hey, a little junk in the trunk is not really a horrible thing.
This does mean, time to plumb the inventory for system skirts. Easier said than done: not only have flexi skirts led to people making many more skirts without the system skirt as they can utilize different shapes, but the skirt bug that has only recently been squashed (cross fingers) has done some more damage as people have been avoiding it (myself included: I've got a number of things I'd been holding off on, although I did finally just go with it for Lurking, as it can work with with less of a wardrobe malfunction if it doesn't load).
Both taken in Tableau:
I've set the time here to midday. I've set up a custom day, that jacks up the ambient light, and tones down the sun/moon. Softer lighting = not as harsh shadows that people wear supernova facelights for (not that I can wear a facelight anyway). Full day cycle = you actually get to have NIGHT. And sunrise. And sunset. Automatically.
To make your own day cycle: Go into World->Environment Settings->Environment Editor. Click Advanced Sky. Pull down the dropdown- see A-12AM at the top? As well as 12PM, 3AM/PM, 6AM/PM, and 9AM/PM? Pick one. Go to the Lighting tab, and move the sun slider down a bit, and the ambient slider up- you're going for a reasonable amount of light (probably similar to the same, although you may want to boost ambient in the night a little as it can be dark if you aren't in an environment that takes advantage of that), just less direct harsh light, more global light, to soften up those shadows a little. Click New (not Save, yes it is sort of counter intuitive), and name that something....like the time of day- ambient (i.e. 12am-ambient). Repeat for each of those numbered settings, so you have an entire day in 3 hour increments.
Click on Day Cycle Editor. Click on each key frame, and pick the new setting for that time in the dropdown. Currently you can only have the ability to have _one_ day setting, so this will override the default when you save- rebuild by setting it back to the old presets. Does mean there is the annoyance of having to switch it all if you want to switch between day cycles, but maybe eventually they'll get to that. Hit Save Test Day, and now you have a more ambient cycle! Revert to Region Default will now revert to the normal day cycle...but with less harshness.
But look 2! Which utilized...Sailor's Delight, I think:
See aforementioned finding skirts problem: this is a retired silentsparrow set, Rook. I'm sure I have things still obtainable with a system skirt...but I just kept finding more and more in my retired ss items folder, so, meh. There you go.
Both skins are an unreleased one I've been playing with- not my usual. My usual is a bit harsh for Ruth, especially around the eyes (I've got some odd eye settings, so my skin tends to be a little weird on others, although other skins work fairly well on it). Shoes in both: Lucent Heels. First picture: Geraldine, and a new hairstyle I've been working on a bit, as it's sort of spooky weird when I see my 'hawks on other shapes (well, when it's me. For some reason, it's not strange on other avatars entirely). Second picture: Violet Voltaire Glitterati necklace and earrings, Calico Ingmann Sylvia.


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Thursday, December 5, 2013
30 Holiday Date Ideas
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
3 Wise Words for the Holiday Season
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Recommended Read: The Unfurling
This book is a refreshing, beautifully written collection of essays that pointed me to Jesus in a variety of ways. From talking about fear in the midst of mission trips to discussing dating relationships and purity, Annie approaches a spread of relatable topics with a lovely mix of wisdom and grace.
I'll share with you a few quotes, but to get the full effect you obviously have to read the whole thing, which is a steal for the price she's asking. :)
First of all I loved what she lays out for her readers in her intro:
"I say 'maybe' a lot in this book, because I'm learning, because these are
lessons on the life lived open, not absolute determinations I arbitrarily pulled
from space and time. And my hope, my desperate, raw prayer, is that my
heart lain open here will give you the grace to breathe and the courage to
chase Him anew."
This next quote really hit home for me as I've been thinking about authenticity a lot lately.
"I'm finding that out about myself, too, that I can be as quirky as I like,
as long as I don't compromise myself or what I believe in."
She expounds more on this idea which was one of my favorite parts of the book for sure. And then this declaration of what she believes, well just wow:
"I believe in a God whose every quality goes beyond our understanding,
whose love, grace, and mercy I do not deserve, whose anger and judgment I
fear, who gave His life for my sake and who wants nothing less than the
willing surrender of my own if I choose to follow Him."
If I could insert the raise-the-roof emoji right here I absolutely would. AAAAMEN!
Annie addresses some fears of hers, but instead of making her look afraid it absolutely shows how very BRAVE she is.
"I praise God through tears as I lay down the fear of being single forever.
It's a fight to sing the words but I mean them with broken authenticity."
I loved her thoughts on marriage, relationships, singleness, and purity. We had excellent discussion about all of this at the conference so I was QUITE pleased that she talked about it in this book.
I think that one of the quotes that best sums up the idea of The Unfurling is this next one:
"What if possibility is camouflaged in the mundane, secreted in the pockets of
time we think are wasted? Or maybe the ones we never notice at all?"
Yes. Yes. And yes. This is so hard to learn, but Annie lets us in on her journey to surrender to Christ and how she is boldly serving Him in the most seemingly mundane activities. Don't we all feel like this at times? I mean she talks about living the gospel on a sales floor, in the midst of angry customers. Yeah.
I could go on and on, but I don't want to quote the whole thing! Annie is an inspiration and I am so glad to have read her book. The Unfurling truly was a breath of fresh air. Like I said, it is a steal and can be bought and read right this very second here on her website. :)
Look for more book recommendations to come! There may be affiliate links in here someday, but that day is not today. Annie gave me the book but I am in no way receiving compensation for talking about it. All opinions (as always) are my own!
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Respecting my Husband: His Confidence
Day 16: Respecting His Confidence
I know that I have emphasized encouragement and support throughout this series, but today is going to be all about that. I should be my husband's biggest fan!
This is easy when you're dating because you're both putting your best feet forward, showing each other your best sides. Then when you become more and more comfortable with each other, especially in marriage when you are committed, live together, and share a room, it gets different. We are exposed to all of each other's faults and bad habits. One of my biggest issues in life is being too comfortable with people I'm close to -- taking things out on them, not thinking before I speak, using an angry tone, etc. And I have definitely let that creep into my relationship with Jordan.
One demeaning phrase can break down his confidence in a second. Yes, he can forgive me, but it can still stick in his mind. James 3:2-10 points out how much of an impact the tongue can have -- such a little part of the body, but it can do much damage. This is definitely true with my marriage.
This doesn't mean that I have to be positive in a fake and phony way all of the time. I can be honest, genuine, and authentic with my husband, telling him how I feel when necessary, discussing hard things. But I can be respectful and supportive at the same time. Actually think about how words may come across to him before I say them. Be tactful. Watch my tone. And yes, some of those things may have to be forced and will seem fake to me if I'm not used to it. But with the help of the Holy Spirit these can be formed into good habits. My mind can become accustomed to thinking through what I say and saying it in a respectful way. And when I focus on the love I have for my husband in spite of whatever difficult moment we are having, it won't be fake.
Respecting his confidence also means showering him with compliments. Letting him know when I notice wonderful things about him or his actions. Being free with laughter and smiles, especially when he is the cause. Feeling his muscles. Never ceasing to be impressed by his skills and telling him about it. Cheering him on. Compliment, compliment, compliment. Complimenting him in private. In public. With family. With friends. Like I said -- I'm his wife, his biggest fan! I don't want him to forget it.
Does this mean I never address him with concerns that the Lord has laid on my heart? Of course not. We are married to give God glory. For our sanctification. To point each other to Christ. But in my opinion, the building up should far exceed the reproofs.
How can we build our husbands' confidence today?
Friday, November 8, 2013
My First Stitch Fix - I Need Your Help!
I didn't buy any clothes in 2012. That truly helped me figure out what I actually wear -- my go-to pieces. I've never been a huge shopper anyway, but it made me realize that I do not in fact need to try out every trend or get clothes just because they are on clearance and a great deal. I needed to learn how to shop smart.
Enter Stitch Fix. I was introduced to them at the Influence Conference this year and knew I had to try it out.
Here's their description from Facebook:
"Stitch Fix has re-invented shopping, the way women really want to shop. Keep your wardrobe up-to-date with no hassle. You give us your size and style preferences, and your stylist sends you a selection of 5 items picked just for you. Try everything on at home, and only pay for w hat you want to keep! Free shipping both ways and a 25% discount if you buy all 5 items."
So I went to their website and made a style profile. This part was so fun! It was much more in depth than I thought it would be. It asked me all about my likes and dislikes, my body type, what I'm looking to incorporate into my wardrobe, my price range, and even what parts of my body I like to have covered up! (insert raise-the-roof emoji) It showed me examples of style boards and asked me what I liked out of the examples. They even take my Pinterest board into consideration! It was an excellent way for me to work out for myself what my style truly is. (Mine is a mix of casual chic/classic/edgy with a little boho and preppy thrown in! Haha.)
The way that they can do all of this is that they set me up with a Stitch Fix stylist who gets to know me through my style profile. The stylist takes all of my ideas and comments and comes up with 5 items to send me in my "fix". I told her when I filled out my profile that for this fix I was looking mainly for tops. Say you have an upcoming event and need a dress -- you can let your stylist know to focus on that for the fix. It's whatever you want!
Alright, enough with the talk. Let's get to pictures! I set my fix date for November 7th, and sure enough it arrived on that day much to my happiness.
Here's their description from Facebook:
"Stitch Fix has re-invented shopping, the way women really want to shop. Keep your wardrobe up-to-date with no hassle. You give us your size and style preferences, and your stylist sends you a selection of 5 items picked just for you. Try everything on at home, and only pay for w hat you want to keep! Free shipping both ways and a 25% discount if you buy all 5 items."
So I went to their website and made a style profile. This part was so fun! It was much more in depth than I thought it would be. It asked me all about my likes and dislikes, my body type, what I'm looking to incorporate into my wardrobe, my price range, and even what parts of my body I like to have covered up! (insert raise-the-roof emoji) It showed me examples of style boards and asked me what I liked out of the examples. They even take my Pinterest board into consideration! It was an excellent way for me to work out for myself what my style truly is. (Mine is a mix of casual chic/classic/edgy with a little boho and preppy thrown in! Haha.)
The way that they can do all of this is that they set me up with a Stitch Fix stylist who gets to know me through my style profile. The stylist takes all of my ideas and comments and comes up with 5 items to send me in my "fix". I told her when I filled out my profile that for this fix I was looking mainly for tops. Say you have an upcoming event and need a dress -- you can let your stylist know to focus on that for the fix. It's whatever you want!
Alright, enough with the talk. Let's get to pictures! I set my fix date for November 7th, and sure enough it arrived on that day much to my happiness.
Here's my Stitch Fix stylist note. I love how the whole experience was extremely personalized. I didn't get some random box of clothes that hopefully I would like -- thought and effort were obviously put into this box just for me! Thanks, Jill. :)
And then I opened up the pretty packaging and was instantly oohing and ahhing over the pretty patterns laying before me!
These are the lovely Stitch Fix pieces that my stylist Jill picked out for me to try on.
A Dantine striped skirt.
This Cheyanne printed dolman sleeve cardigan.
A Marci zig-zag print tab-sleeve blouse.
A Stevenson polka dot crew neck sweater.
And this MacArthur leopard trim hi-lo blouse.
One thing that I really love about the process is that Stitch Fix goes one step further and includes style cards for each item of clothing with suggestions for how to style it. So handy!
So without further ado, here's me being a big dorko in my living room trying on my Stitch Fix clothes. As you can see, I am no fashion blogger. Ha. I didn't accessorize much for the pictures, but I did try to make outfits that I would actually wear in real life by pairing them with items I already own.
I like this sweater more than I thought I would and it is SO COMFY. Jordan liked it too.
I liked this shirt okay (especially the sleeves), but it wasn't my favorite of the bunch.
As you can see, this skirt has a pocket (kinda like a front hoodie pocket) that I love. I also like how it can be dressed up or more casual, and I think I could wear it year round. I'm glad the stripes were angled in a flattering way in the front so my bottom half didn't look like a big stripey box!
They had suggested pairing a chambray shirt with the skirt which I probably never would have done, but actually really liked. :)
My black, skinny, cigarette pants are not currently clean or else I would have gone for an all black look with this hi-lo top. I really liked this one! It's sheer so I put on a black tank underneath. I love the leopard accents on the cuffs and button down part.
I liked this cardigan, especially the colors. It is super comfy, but definitely billow-y. Jordan said it kinda looked like a robe, haha. What do you think?
So there ya have it. What a great first fix!
What I loved about the Stitch Fix process:
- I didn't have to go to the mall and hunt for these items. (This could really benefit you moms out there.)
- It was completely personalized for me.
- It was fun!
- I was able to pick my price range (which is low, let's just say it), but still get high quality pieces. The "styling fee" is $20 which then goes toward what you purchase which is great.
- I could focus on these five pieces instead of looking through piles of clothes and picking things just because they're on sale (which adds up and defeats the purpose!).
- It is so great to be able to try clothes on with the clothes I already have! So often I hold something up in a store thinking, "I really like this, but what in the world would I wear it with?" The style cards and being in my own home made it so easy to think about the practicality of the items.
- I have time to think about what I want to get. I am a HORRIBLE decision maker when it comes to buying stuff and usually end up standing in a store thinking about pros and cons for 15 minutes only to give up. This way I had no pressure to decide at that moment, and I have three business days to think about it!
- My husband was able to give me his input without going shopping with me. He actually enjoyed the fashion show. :)
- I was a little wary of if the clothes would fit or not, but they all did! I can be such a weird size (Can someone please invent a smedium?) but my stylist truly took my height and body type into account.
- Free shipping, and being able to send the clothes I don't want right back to them with the bag they provided.
- They want good feedback from me to influence my next fix if I choose to get another one. (I will!)
- It's not a subscription -- you just get "fixes" when you want them! No membership or fees. Yay.
So what do you think? Will you help me decide what to keep?
I am not receiving compensation for this post, but will get credit for Stitch Fix if you use my referral link :) All opinions are my own and are what I really think, as always!
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Respecting my Husband: His Dreams
Day 15: Respecting His Dreams
I recently wrote about how God doesn't call us to follow our dreams, but to follow Him. At the same time, He made us uniquely and knows our wants and desires. He knows them better than we do ourselves! For instance, God knows I love working with teenagers and college students and can help me do that for His glory. He made us with desires, passions, and gifts to glorify him! So that doesn't mean I just throw my dreams out the window, I just need to surrender them to Him. Align my desires with what HE wants and not just what I want.
"Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." (Ps. 37:4) The first and foremost part of that verse is delighting myself in the Lord.
In light of all this, I can respect my husband by supporting his dreams. We can help each other discover our passions, our gifts that God has given us. To cultivate them and explore how God wants us to use them. But sometimes we can go through the day to day not spending any thoughts on dreams, and before we know it a year has gone by. Or five years. And we're still wondering what God wants to do with us.
First of all, this whole thing with "finding God's will" is truly just an every day surrender. It's not some mystical idea that will one day pop into my head. His will is laid out for me in the Bible! All I have to do is read it. I can expound upon that on a later date, but I just wanted to clarify. :)
Along with the act of daily surrendering to follow Jesus, we can work through and explore our dreams for His glory. This is what I can help my husband do. I can ask him about them. Do I even know what his dreams are? And not just a "where do you see yourself in five years" question, but questions like, "What has God burdened you with?" or "If you could go anywhere or do anything for God taking money out of the question, where or what would it be?" Or, "What are your dreams for our family?"
And then I can support him in those dreams. Dream with him. Encourage him. Pray with him about them. It would seriously make a good date night! That's the kinda stuff you do when you're dating, why should it stop then? No matter what age you are, you can dream! We can write them down, talk about action steps, make a "mission statement" for our family. Get excited about what God can do through your family and marriage! I know I am. :)
Monday, November 4, 2013
November Goals - Follow HIM
I love these questions. They are convicting, challenging, and Christ-centered. They build an excellent lens to look through when crafting goals - short term or long term.
So here are some of my November goals:
- Set apart time in God's Word and for prayer journaling each day.
- Work on BSF 3-4 days of the week.
- Devote 30 min. to one hour to cleaning the house each weekday.
- No dishes left in the sink at night.
- Finish Respecting my Husband series.
- Finish my one year Bible reading plan (that turned into two years).
- Make sure to set apart time with the Lord during our three trips this month.
- Take Christmas card pictures and order cards.
- Send three hand-written notes (thank you/encouragement) per week.
- Plan meals each week.
- Finish planning new blog design.
- Post on blog each weekday.
- Work out at least four times per week.
- Set apart at least 30 min. each weekday to answer emails.
- Finish planning Christmas shopping and budget.
- Plan youth group movie night and youth group girls' day.
- DON'T start another book until I finish the ones I'm already reading. :)
These are small things - not grand in any way. But I'm learning to be faithful in the little things for the Lord and for our family. (Luke 16:10) I'm a big idea person and sometimes I can become too focused on dreaming and not on the small things.
What are some of your November goals?
I'm linking up with Hayley at The Tiny Twig to share goals. I like how she talked about setting three must-do goals each day and not being overwhelmed. Such a great idea.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Grace and a Huge Sale!
This is an example of the core with the Linden wrap around it - this wrap is normally $12 and is only $3.00 today. Wow. So you can get core + wrap for only $10.50! That is crazy. Jump on that. Later you can get Christmas or other holiday wraps to go around it. It's my favorite warmer. :)
This plug-in is normally $20, but is $5.00 today!
This is Tom the Turkey. He is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving decor. (He is the only member of MY Thanksgiving decor, haha.) Normally $35, today he is $8.75!!!
There are other warmers, Scentsy buddies, and body products for sale on the site as well. But it's today only, so don't miss out!
As for Grace Adele (Scentsy's bag and accessory line), there are some amazing Monster Monday sales on that website today as well.
I love their bags. Cute, great quality, plenty of pockets. Would make excellent Christmas gifts!
I'm getting one of those fabulous leather bags for Christmas. $120 off? Craziness. Love it.
You can order under "October Online Orders" for Grace Adele. The quality is outstanding!
Happy shopping, and thank you for bearing with me on this little blog! Much love to y'all on this beautiful Monday. :)
Monday, October 21, 2013
Respecting my Husband: His Talents
Day 14: Respecting His Talents
This kind of goes along with respecting his hobbies, but is somewhat different. My husband has been blessed with certain talents, and God didn't give him those talents for nothing. He wants to be glorified through them!
I don't want Jordan to set aside those talents as he gets older. I want to encourage him to continue to develop his skills and serve the Lord through them. Just because life is busy doesn't mean he shouldn't find time to practice his talents. I can support him taking the time to do that.
One of Jordan's main talents is music. Besides being something that makes me melt like a popsicle on the fourth of July, it's a talent that can be used in service to the Lord. Jordan likes to play music on the guitar or piano on his own, but he also likes for me to be in the room listening. Not just sitting there on the computer with his music playing in the background, but actively listening and telling him which songs I like and which ones are perfect for his voice. He leads worship at church sometimes, and also at youth rallies and camps. I'm glad he doesn't keep his talent to himself!
Another thing I can really try to encourage him in doing is speaking at church. At our chapel there is no "pastor" - there are elders who preach a lot, but they also ask other men in the church to speak as well. The men rotate the responsibility. I need to do whatever I can to help Jordan as he prepares for speaking at church, which can include making time for him to study (not overloading us with plans), helping him proofread, listening to what he has prepared, helping him work through his thoughts. This goes the same way for when he leads Bible studies and speaks to the youth group. I have to remember that I'm his helpmate!
Talents could include all kinds of spiritual gifts. As wives we can help our husbands figure out what those gifts are and encourage them to their gifts for God's glory. This is how the church works best! It's also an awesome feeling to build my husband's confidence in something that I know he's good at. Yeah, sometimes thinks I'm too biased to actually give him good feedback...but I can't help that he's good! Haha. :)
Jordan and his brother Joseph playing and singing at church.
Uncle Jordan teaching Harvey some piano!
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Respecting my Husband: His Hobbies
Day 13: His Hobbies
This is another difficult one for me to write about, because it comes easy to me. Jordan and I share many hobbies - the biggest one being sports. (see post about girls who love sports here)
My husband is a BALLER. He is extremely athletic and I don't think I've seen him play a sport that he's bad at. And that's not just me being biased, I'm sure his friends would agree. I know many strangers agree, because when I watch him play basketball and make it obvious that he's the one I'm cheering for, random people come up to me to tell me how good he is. Okay sorry I'll stop gushing.
I worked for an NHL team, the Carolina Hurricanes, for 3 years. I played basketball, volleyball, and softball in high school and loved it. I then coached basketball for 6 years at that same high school. Jordan ended up coaching there for a year as well. :) It was a dream come true. So obviously we share a love of sports, especially basketball. We pull for the same college teams which is a blast.
Jordan plays in a very competitive basketball league in the spring and fall and I looove going every week. I probably get a little too intense. But it is so fun to cheer him on and then analyze the game with him afterward. One time I complimented how great and well-placed his screens were and he responded with something to the effect of, "You are the only girl I could have married who would appreciate that." We just GET each other when it comes to sports. And even though he doesn't love baseball like I do, he doesn't think I'm TOO crazy when I get extremely emotionally involved in the Red Sox games.
With all that being said, what if I hated sports? Firstly, I don't know if we would have ended up together if that was the case, but what if we did? If there's one sport I don't really like it's soccer, so I'll imagine that Jordan plays soccer. It definitely wouldn't be as fun for me to go cheer him on. I would probably be tempted to skip games. But he's my husband and I want to support him, so I would go. I would go and I would pay attention and I would tell him that he did a good job running back and forth. (Sorry, I don't know anything about soccer really.)
No matter what he loves or enjoys doing - sports, music, painting, crossword puzzles, hunting, classic cars, history, video games, running, etc. - I need to support him and respect those hobbies. That means asking him about them, listening to him talk about them, watching him, trying to participate when possible, and always giving him encouragement to do what he loves to the glory of God.
PS - Here are some of Jordan's other hobbies so you don't think he loves sports and only sports - woodworking, music (we'll talk about that later), video games, movies, board games. :)
Us at an NC State football game
We had a sports themed cocktail hour at our wedding - with food like popcorn, barbecue chicken skewers, mini sliders, and root beer floats. We had my basketball team's state championship trophy there and balls for guests to sign autographs. :)
Jordan and I coaching back in 2011.
We had a Mario Kart themed engagement party complete with a Mario and Peach cake, haha.
Jordan after his basketball game with his biggest fans - his parents and me!
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