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There's been a chill in the Miami air recently, with no complaints from me because it means I can finally join in on some winter (kinda winter?) fashion fun. First out the wardrobe we have...a beautiful tweed blazer. Now, let's talk tweed for a second. Rewind back to even a century ago, tweed was a popular choice of fabric based on practicality- it's tough, durable, and keeps you warm. Fast forward to today's high-end and street-wear, tweed's making a fashion statement. The texture is eye-catching, and tends to sharpen or chic up a look in my opinion.
Tweed can be played around with, either dressed up or laid back, but today, I'm keeping it simple. This frayed edge tweed blazer would obviously be the star of any outfit, how gorgeous is that pattern? And those pearl buttons? Oh, I'm all about the details. I thought it would look great with a high neck, and since it is a longline, it would also go perfectly with a good ol' pair of black, sleek thigh highs! :)


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Camilo Castilla CAPRICHO de GOYA NV
Category: Dessert Wine > White Dessert
Alcohol: 16.0%
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Sweetness: 9 - Sweet
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Clear and bright mahogany in colour, it has aromas of grapey fruit, marmalade and toasted notes. It is smooth, complex, refreshingly sweet and palate cleansing.
With a reasonably light and fruity style this is a versatile dessert wine which would suit a range of postres including cakes, sponges, buiscuit based puddings, tarts and cheesecakes. It will also partner mild and creamy cheeses and rich sweet fruits. Slightly chilled it is also very enjoyable as an alternative after dinner digestif.


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Dublin Sketchers get together every Sunday afternoon in Dublin to sketch. We go to a different place each week. Check here before hand to see where we are off to. Come along if you fancy it! We start sketching from 2pm and meet at 4pm for a drink and chat. We are part of the global Urban Sketchers community.
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4 comments:
- Sarah Bowie said...
These are really lovely Marianne - very delicate line, oul' Paddy's lookin well.
- May 17, 2010 at 4:24 PM
- Balazs said...
Lovely sketches! You were fast... the portrait drawings have a vry nice rythm!
- May 17, 2010 at 5:58 PM
- Marianne H. said...
Oul' Paddy, lol. Balazs, Portait sketches were of a statue, don't think I would be quick enough to catch a real person's face just yet.
- May 17, 2010 at 6:33 PM
- Mary said...
Well, statue or not, they have great life in them!
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It is teaching them to serve and my precious Em is growing by leaps and bounds!
Since Lucy has been confined to a wheelchair, Em has been watching me.
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I use Espionage to mount a drive (sparsebundle) to a folder in Documents on my iMac. I can see this drive when looking at it from my MacBook Pro, using Finder, but not when using Path Finder 8. Is there any way to make this happen? The path is smb://MacX2/.../Documents/VV, where VV is an existing folder that the sparsebundle is mounted to.
Hope you can help.
Hi Dwight,
Please follow the instruction and check if the issue still persists:
Make sure that Path Finder is located in the Applications folder
(in case you are using macOS Mojave) Use System Preferences > Security & Privacy > grant Full Disk Access to Path Finder
Open your terminal and paste the following command to check if Path Finder has been slapped with the quarantined extended attribute:
xattr /Applications/"Path Finder.app"
If you see
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xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/"Path Finder.app"
You won't get any feedback or output from that command, but that's okay because you can just run the first command again to see for yourself if the
com.apple.quarantineattribute shows up again. It shouldn't, and now Path Finder is freed from Apple quarantine jail. Restart your PathFinder now.
Don't hesitate to contact us should any questions arise.
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Hello Jordan,
Thanks for the quick reply.
The return from the command "xattr /Applications/"Path Finder.app" was a
blank line. Guess that means the app is not quarantined.
I'll try whatever you suggest to solve this problem.
I am still on High Sierra, v10.13.6 on both macs.
Hi Dwight,
I can suggest cleaning up PF's preferences but, unfortunately, I can't guarantee the result.
Would you like to follow the instructions below and check if the issue still persists?
- Delete Path Finder and its traces according to the article:
- Download the latest version of the app from our site
- Launch Path Finder and move it to the Apps folder as the app suggests
Let me know how it goes.
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- Delete Path Finder and its traces according to the article:
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Hello Jordan,
Somehow I missed this email. Will get on this as soon as I can and let you
know the outcome.
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It seems to have worked. I can see the Espionage drives attached to those
folders now from my MacBook Pro to the iMac and visa versa.
Thanks for your assistance!
I have another question, if you don't mind. Be happy to create another
ticket if you want.
I have used, in the past, both Commander One and SyncMate. One thing they
both do that Path Finder does not seem to be able to do is allow me to see
an Android phone in the file browser. Commander One probably does this
with a plugin that allows MTP devices to be seen within it's window.
SyncMate, on the other hand, mounts the devices so that they can be
manipulated within Finder. Is there a way to do this within Path Finder?
Android File Transfer is not the answer, since it will not mount the
devices for Finder use. Mounting the drives for use within Path Finder,
without having to run another program, such as SyncMate, is the requirement.
Thanks, again, for your assistance, Jordan.
Hi Dwight,
I'm afraid Path Finder doesn't come with a built-in plugin to mount Android devices, unfortunately.
I can submit this feature request to our developers but is not likely to be our short-term priority.
Please feel free to write us back and we will be happy to assist you.
Best Regards,
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OK, thanks Jordan.
Please do submit this. The more people that ask for it, the more likely it
will get a decent priority. A huge number of Android users are also Mac
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#1: Jean Caffeine- "Jane Rearranged"
Jean Caffeine has an interesting story to tell about her life. She started out as a drummer for an all-girl band (who opened for The Clash) and when that band ended she started an alt-country band. After that she quit music for a while and worked as an animator, of note for Richard Linklater's Waking Life (which is an awesome movie, if you haven't seen it). Then she moved to Ontario and pretty soon she was recording her first album in ten years. You can get the single free and stream the rest of the album via her Bandcamp page.
The video, meanwhile, is lovingly lo-fi and made by Jean Caffeine herself.
#2: Young Liars- "Colours"
This band already has a strong song in "Colours" and the video is a simple yet effective way of transmitting that strength. The lyrics show up in a variety of ways (and colours) which has certainly been done before, but I felt like the video just didn't need to be anymore than it already is.
#3: Alright Alright- "Bingo Bango"
What do Hot Wheels, Speed Racer and Batman & Robin all have in common? They're all featured in this strange video for a pretty awesome song by Toronto's Alright Alright. The video, directed by Omar Saab, is full of nostalgia and will also make you want to dance just like the people in the video. The song itself is also available free via Bandcamp.
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This video is nice for an entirely different reason. While the video isn't Allossery's, the warmness of the song matches the warmness of intentions by the maker of the video. A Brazilian filmmaker used this as a way of thanking the city of Barcelona.
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Woke up: Off the Coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico
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It's Tuesday morning and I'm the only one awake on board. It was a pretty rough night. Lots of wind. Lots of rolling seas. Peter kept adjusting the sails to keep our speed under 7 knots. I slept well from 12:30 am to 5:15 am despite the boat pitching from side to side. I'm a good sleeper.
I love my early morning quiet time although I have absolutely no idea what time it is. I think we crossed a time zone as we travelled down the coast. I'm not sure. Daylight savings time ended this past Sunday but I don't know if this part of Mexico "falls back". The Grand Poo Bah has kept the Fleet on San Diego time to avoid confusion. So, all I can say in terms of the local time is the sun is five fingers above the horizon.
As I think about the time I have in Mexico, there is so much I want to do.
Numero Uno: I want to learn to speak Spanish. Krista and Alex, who are both pretty good with Espanol, helped me a great deal with words and phrases. We taped masking tape all over the boat with La Tabla, De Amerio etc. everywhere.
Numero dos: I want to learn about Mexican history and Mexican culture. Donde la biblioteca?
Numero Tres: I want to study the constellations, the lunar cycle, the cloud formations, and advanced sail trim. Finally, I'd like to get more exercise.
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It's All About Me (at least for today)!
Posted by Jo at 1/06/2009 06:00:00 AM
Labels: fun memories, Millikin University, photography, singing, theatre
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- I am Harriet said...
Ho Jo!
I'm liking your pics a lot!
fyi- Diana is my guest blogger today. firstname.lastname@example.com
- January 6, 2009 at 7:52 AM
- Michelle said...
What a great idea for a post. Glad to get to know you a little better. I love photography too, but I'm still learning. My little sis is in college learning the art. She loves it and takes some awesome pictures too. Wish I could take great pictures like you. Practice makes perfect. Right? LOL!! Thanks for sharing.
- January 6, 2009 at 1:06 PM
- Lin said...
I liked this idea for a post a lot! Fun to get to know you without the meme thingy. Hey, I like to sing too!
- January 6, 2009 at 3:31 PM
- Diana of Diana Rambles said...
Very nice getting to know you better. I look forward to meeting IRL sometime soon!
- January 7, 2009 at 9:22 AM
- Mom said...
Great picture and nice to know a little more about you.
- January 7, 2009 at 12:02 PM
- Unknown said...
I love the self portrait and learning more about you. I don't like laundry either! It's never ending. I bet being a deejay was so much fun... I would love to do that for just aday.
- January 7, 2009 at 6:04 PM
- Diana of Diana Rambles said...
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Arrowhead Country Club underwent an extensive renovation of their club grill, reception area, and fitness facilities. We swooped in to do the heavy lifting and help reimagine the space based on what members want and how they use the property. The result is a finished environment that gives a greater variety to how members and guests enjoy the space – from a striking central bar area and TV walls lined with booths and community tables, to vibrant pops of color and lighting that makes the best of very unique architecture.


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CELEBRITY GIST: Pretty Nollywood Actress Ebube Nwagbo has joined in the list of successful actresses as she completes her house in Lagos state. Congratulations to her!
Her friend and colleague Onyii Alex revealed the good news on her Instagram page as she shared the front side of the new house while congratulating the actress:
She captioned it:
"Congrats to one Lady i love @poshestbabe. Sheboss, keep winning boo" – @onyiialex
Ebube Nwagbo is from a family of 6 children and a native of Anambra state. She joined the movie industry in 2003 and since then starred in numerous movies.
The beautiful actress is one of the most fashionable actress in the industry and also one of the few actresses who hopes in getting married when the right man comes.
Congrats once again to Ebube Nwagbo on her new house!
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This stunningly handsome longhorn is a true definition of what we achieve here, simple, yet detailed. It creates a modern work of art in any home that it makes it's way into.
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Sunday, August 24, 2014
Simple Things on a Sunday
This is like my motto in life right now: to patiently let my pile of good things grow :)
Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!
Friday, August 22, 2014
Some Prayers and the ALS Ice-Bucket Challenge
I love the people here. Have I told you that yet? Because I do…. and I know I can come to you for support and love-- even for perfect strangers.
So, today, may I ask a big favor of you?
My friend, one who've I've known nearly my whole life, one is has always been so supportive of me, this blog and Togetherness, needs your prayers. Even though you don't know her… will you pray for her? And if you don't pray, will you send your positive vibes and healing and hope to her?
About a month ago, her mom was held up in a freak hostage/ home invasion situation in Las Vegas and was shot. She has been fighting for her life ever since.
Last night, life-support was removed and my dear friend has lost her mother.
I cannot comprehend it. I cannot fathom it. She lost her mother because of another person's grave and very reckless choice.
Please pray for my friend Rhianon.
Please pray for comfort during a time when comfort is probably hard to find.
I know it will mean a lot to her…. and if you can leave a comment here, I'm sure she'd appreciate that too. I'm going to email her and tell her people everywhere are praying for her.
I love you Rhianon. May angels surround and carry you and your family during such a devastating time. One day at a time. One moment at a time.
Also, for anyone who is interested, I accepted the Ice-Bucket challenge :) The water was absolutely FRIGID and Little Dude loved every single minute of dumping it on my head. I actually plan to donate, too, because I know that even the smallest amounts can help the lives of so many people. You see, last year, another dear friend of mine lost his father to a short but very CHALLENGING battle with ALS… so for my friend, and all those fighting, I will donate.
If you want to see the video of me being immersed in ICE WATER, PLEASE go to The Togetherness Project's FACEBOOK page, watch it, and see who I nominated :) And if you appreciate what we do, will you LIKE Togetherness's Facebook page, too?
Pretty please?
It's not embarrassing.
It doesn't label you or your husband.
More than anything else, it's about WOMEN EMPOWERMENT and HEALING!
So please, help us grow by LIKING our page :)
Some tough stuff today… I know it's heavy… and my heart hurts for all those who are hurting… from ALS, to freak hostage/ home invasions, to addiction, to divorce, to depression, to the loss of a loved one, to cancer, etc.
Life is so hard at times.
And it seems so unfair.
But we are all in this together! I believe that with every fiber of my being! And together, we can help support and heal one another. Even if we don't understand completely and maybe we don't even relate at all? But finding that innate compassion and love for others in their time of need, in their difficulties, in their hurts, is what life is all about, I think.
Have wonderful weekend everyone.
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Simple Things on a Sunday
As my wise 6 year old said on our walk home from school on Friday:
"Life's meant to move forward, not backwards."
Smart little man.
To always moving forward!
Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Brene Brown's Shame Resiliency Class
I am so excited to tell you about something! In the last 8 months or so, I have become really good friends with a woman named Angie Whitman.
She's smart, she's funny, she's beautiful, she's been through her own hard times so she is 100% relatable, oh, and did I mention she's a therapist who specifically deals with betrayal trauma right here in Arizona? Because she is! :)
She presented at The Togetherness Project's Phoenix event in April.
She's GIVING BACK with Bright Effects.
Everyone who has her as a therapist have told me that they LOVE her!
She's just an amazing person and friend.
Annnnnd, now she's offering Shame Resiliency class (based off of principles of the beloved Brene Brown) that will no doubt be life changing!
SO! For anyone who is looking for something like this (shouldn't we ALL be?), please check out the details on the flyer below or you can email Angie at email@example.com :)
Wishing you all a wonderful Thursday today!
It's going to be a GREAT DAY!
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
My Name is Emily, and I am the Mother of a Miracle
It was Tuesday, August 13, 2013.
The late morning sun was hot in the cloudless blue sky. The water felt cool and refreshing. Shouts of joy and laughter could be heard in between the almost constant splashing.
Trips to the pool were a regular thing for me and my 3 kids. It helped to pass the long, hot summer days, allowed the kids to play with their friends, and provided us with an ample dose of Vitamin D.
My oldest boy, Krew, was a good swimmer. He had graduated from the trusted floaties, and I was confident in his ability to navigate our neighborhood pool which, at it's deepest point, was 5 feet. My second child, Sway (who was 4 years-old at the time), was still dependent on floaties. In fact, if I ever suggested that he try to swim without them, he would get nervous and hang on to me for dear life. He never got into the water without floaties. My youngest, Nixyn, was only 1, so of course she required my constant attention during our pool trips.
Krew and Sway were good about looking after each other, usually stayed together, and more often than not had a handful of friends with them. I was ALWAYS there with my children. I would never leave them unattended at the pool. Granted, my eyes weren't constantly glued to all 3 of them every single second we were there, but I always made sure that I knew where they were.
On this particular morning, I had 2 girl friends with me, and we were hanging out in the shallow end with our littlest kids who still needed our constant supervision. I remember looking over at the hot tub to see my 2 boys having a joyful time with their friends Once I knew where they were and what they were doing, my attention went back to my youngest and the conversation I was having with my friends.
It's amazing how fast your world can fall apart.
Just a few short minutes later, I hear "SOMEONE IS DROWNING!!!"
I look over to the deep end of the pool just in time to see a boy pushing a lifeless body out of the water. All it took was a quick glance before I recognized the print on Sway's swimsuit. He was the lifeless body. I grabbed my little girl, screamed at the top of my lungs "THAT'S MY BABY!!!!", and ran as fast as I could to the other side of the pool. That was my child, lying limp and completely blue on the deck of the pool... shock and pure terror coursed through my body.
I look over to the deep end of the pool just in time to see a boy pushing a lifeless body out of the water. All it took was a quick glance before I recognized the print on Sway's swimsuit. He was the lifeless body. I grabbed my little girl, screamed at the top of my lungs "THAT'S MY BABY!!!!", and ran as fast as I could to the other side of the pool. That was my child, lying limp and completely blue on the deck of the pool... shock and pure terror coursed through my body.
The moment I reached him I knew I only had 2 options -- I could let my little boy die (if he wasn't already dead), or I could use what little CPR knowledge I had and try to revive him. The first option was out of the question. It was actually more of a fleeting thought than an actual choice. I wasn't confident in my ability, but I knew what I had to do. I dropped to my knees. I lifted Sway's small chin with one hand, plugged his nose with the other, and used my shaky breath to try to breathe life back into his fragile little body. I could hear his lungs inflate and then deflate. I had no idea if what I was doing was working, but I couldn't give up. My friends gave me strength and encouragement, and called 911 while I desperately tried and pleaded for my little boy to breath again.
As you can probably imagine, I wasn't really aware of anything going on around me as I was performing CPR on Sway. The only things I noticed: a lady I didn't even know holding and trying to comfort Nixyn, and Krew screaming and crying behind me, "THAT'S MY BROTHER!!! MY BESTEST BROTHER!!" I can still hear the heartbreak and fear in his desperate voice. And I can only imagine how horrified he must have been to witness his brother in that condition.
After what felt like an eternity, I finally received my first ray of hope. I heard it -- a small, raspy intake of air come from the small body in front of me. It was so faint that I was unsure it even happened. So I gave him one more breath. And I heard it again. YES! He was breathing. Barely. It was at this point that the police, paramedics, and firemen arrived. I was quickly pulled away as they took over. In a split second I went from crouching over my sons lifeless body to having him completely blocked from my view by 4 men who had much more knowledge of what they were doing than I did. The gravity of the situation started to sink it. This didn't feel real. My body was shaking, despite the heat. I quickly called my husband, Mikel, and with a shaky voice yelled into the phone that Sway had drowned. I didn't know for sure if he was alive or going to be okay. Thankfully, Mikel was available to come home immediately, and he arrived just as Sway's body was being loaded into the back of the ambulance. He quickly jumped in, and we were off. It wasn't long before I heard commotion in the back. Sway was screaming, and his little body was thrashing all over. I felt a slight glimmer of hope -- he was alive! And he was obviously breathing if he was able to throw a fit like that. But I still had so many questions in my mind... Yes, he was alive, but was there anything wrong? Would there be lasting affects? Would there be brain damage? Would he still be our Sway... that bouncy, stubborn, independent, animated, full of life little 4 year-old that we adored??
What I didn't know at the time, and thinking back - it was probably a blessing that I was pretty clueless - was that it's very possible and likely for children in serious drowning incidents to die, even after their bodies begin to breath again and they regain consciousness. As we would learn later, the doctors and nurses at the hospital didn't think Sway would make it.
When we arrived at the hospital, Sway was still screaming and thrashing, but he wasn't conscious. He had no idea what was going on. Soon after our arrival the Bishop from our faith joined my husband in giving our son a blessing. There was a moment during that blessing where Sway's body relaxed, and he was calm. He was still unconscious, but he was no longer screaming and writhing around.
Tests were then run -- a CT scan, chest x-ray, and blood tests. Thankfully, the CT and x-ray came back mostly clear. There was a little bit of water in one of Sway's lungs, but there was no visible damage to his brain. The blood tests on the other hand, were not so hopeful. All of the levels that they checked were off... way off... indicating that Sway's body had pretty much shut down because no oxygen was available. Medically, Sway shouldn't have survived and recovered like he did.
He is a miracle.
He remained unconscious for the next few hours, while Mikel and I pleaded with him to wake up. To hear us. To come back. For a moment, my fear switched from Sway's condition to my husband. I could see the undeniable grief and despair as he watched his middle child lay lifeless on the hospital bed. I knew Sway had to come back. If not for me, then for his dad. If I would have lost one, I would have lost both of them that day.
As the afternoon progressed, and Sway still remained unconscious, we were told that he needed to be transferred to a hospital with a pediatric unit. There was little more the hospital we were currently at could do. The decision was made to fly him up to Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City. Because of my husbands background in the medical field, his ability to keep calm in stressful situations, and the special bond he's always had with his son, we decided he would fly in the airplane with Sway. That left me with a very hard task -- I had to leave the hospital without them. Without knowing what was going to happen. But it was time to return home, collect my other children from my dear friends who took them without a second thought, and drive up to Salt Lake to meet Mikel and Sway at Primary Children's. Thankfully I would have some help. My mother-in-law had left her home and made the 2 hour drive to us when she heard the news. She drove me, Krew, and Nixyn to Salt Lake.
Those few hours that Mikel was on the plane with Sway were torturous. Since I had no communication with them, I tried to keep busy. I put out a plea on facebook for prayers, faith, good vibes, thoughts, etc.. for our darling little Sway. And I have no doubt that the response I got played a part in the miracle we witnessed that day. Friends, family, and strangers everywhere were pulling for our son. The response was overwhelming. A few days later I would share the story on my blog. It reached more people than I thought possible. Days, weeks, and months later, we were still hearing stories of prayers and acts of service offered in our behalf. It was truly amazing and humbling to know that so many people would care enough to take a second of their day to think of and/or pray for the recovery of my baby.
During our drive up to Salt Lake, I remember looking out the window at the mountains, and I said to my mother-in-law, "I don't know why, or what's going to happen, but I feel calm and at peace." It was not long after that that I received a text informing me Mikel and Sway landed in Salt Lake. It said that Sway was awake and responsive!! After being unconscious for 7+ hours, our boy was awake!! I was thrilled!
As we neared the hospital my anxiety levels rose again -- I was so anxious to see my son and husband, but I also had so many unanswered questions running through my mind.
When I walked into the hospital room, my darling little 4 year-old - weak, confused, tears in his eyes - looked up at me and said, "Hi mom." My heart just about burst. I knew he was going to be okay! There we were, all together, our family of 5. Sway was alive! I was beginning to realize that what had happened that day was truly a miracle!!
Sway only had to stay one night in the hospital for monitoring. During that night he experienced some short term memory loss that caused some worry, but it never became a huge cause for concern. His blood tests looked better and better, and 24 hours after the horrific experience occurred, we were cleared to leave.
As I tell this story, it wouldn't be right to leave out one very important person -- the boy who found Sway and pushed him out of the pool. To our family, he is a hero! The day after we returned to our home, we had the privilege of meeting this brave boy and his family. I didn't know them before this incident. The fact that they were even at the pool the day it happened was a miracle itself. They were able to answer some of the questions I was still unsure of, and provide that last little bit of calming peace and reassurance that I needed. My heart will forever be grateful to this family, and especially the boy who noticed Sway in the water, realized something wasn't right, and yelled for help while pushing his body out of the pool.
|Sway hugging the boy who found him in the pool
After surviving (literally on Sway's part) what could have been a horrific tragedy we still had to recover. Sway's behavior regressed quite dramatically for the first few weeks, and Krew was quite traumatized from witnessing this whole terrifying scene first hand, but we were beyond thankful for all of the love, support, and miracles that we had witnessed.
I still don't know, to this day, why Sway survived. I often question why we were so lucky? Especially when I hear of other stories where children die tragically. My heart hurts for these parents. Yes, I experienced pure horror on that day that Sway drowned, but he survived. I still have my son. And I thank God every single day that he is still with us. He lights up our life and completes our family. My heart is full of gratitude.
Today, exactly one year later, Sway is a vibrant, talented boy full of energy. From what we can tell, there are no lasting side affects from his drowning. If there is one thing I've learned, it's that life is so fragile and can change in the blink of an eye.
Tragedies can happen so fast!
Every single second that I get to spend with my children is a blessing.
*Please remember that it takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to share our stories. The purpose of this series is to open our hearts, to interact, to uplift, to support and to grow. Emily will be reading the comments and I know she'd love to hear from you... please reach out and give her your love today! She also has a BLOG you can follow HERE and a most recent post HERE (that discusses her healing, anxieties of summing again and flashbacks of that difficult day).
*Emily, I remember this exact day last year. I was terrified for you all, absolutely terrified (a mother's worst nightmare, really), but so so so grateful and relieved when I learned that he lived! But what I remember the very most was reading your blog in the days to follow and how much strength, humility, gratitude and love you carried with you during such an uncertain, vulnerable time. Thank you for sharing your story and for reminding me that every second is a blessing. Every single second! May God continue to watch over you and your sweet little family ;)
(Read more stories of inspiring women in the "My Name is" series, HERE)
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Bright Effects!
Remember my beautiful friend Shay over at Bright Stripes Blog? Well, we have become really great friends, like pretty much BFF's, and for the last 3 months or so, we have been busy working on a little project that we are FINALLY ready to launch!
I can't wait to spill the beans!
It's called...
and we have teamed up with some of the very BEST (and our favorite!) professionals in Arizona to provide a day of pampering, friendship, healing, and beauty. And for a few lucky ladies each month, it's going to be FREE!
How amazing is that?
So… without further ado… here are the Bright Effects we're going to spoil a few ladies with:
- A small support group style therapy session led by Angie Whitman, LAC of Family Strategies to talk about whatever is needing processing in our lives.
- A place to push our limits, try something new, and sweat it out in a private Pilates class led by studio owner Melissa Olsen at Core Body Pilates.
- A delicious lunch at Kneaders Cafe in Gilbert, donated by owner Josh Tycksen.
- A hair trim/cut and style by the ever so talented Thom Hlavin from Epic Salon to clean us up and give us a new look.
- A makeover by the beautiful Nella Brenner
- And to top it all off, we'll have a private photoshoot to capture the lovely and brightness of you by the gifted photographer Shannon Worley (who took our pictures above :)
Doesn't this sound just deliciously refreshing and awesome!? TWO lucky ladies in August will be selected to be the recipients of such a special and unique day.
Our first Bright Effects date will take place on Saturday, August 30th and will likely be from 12:00 o'clock noon to about 6:00 pm. Shay and I will be both there throughout the day and joining in on the good times :)
If you'd like to participate OR know someone who needs something like this right now, please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com and tell us a little bit more about you and why you'd like to join in on the fun!
Our goal with Bright Effects is to bring some BRIGHTNESS into our lives- because, let's be honest, no matter who you are, what your experiences have been, or what phase of life you find yourself in now, who couldn't use a little bit more light?
And DON'T BE BASHFUL! This day was created for YOU, so APPLY! :)
Friday, August 8, 2014
Recognizing When We're Wrong
Last night, I sent Little Dude upstairs to have a quick shower (something he has learned to do quite independently). He knows how to set the water just to the perfect temperature before getting in, he knows exactly where to wash (EVERYWHERE! Because he's a sweaty 6 year old boy :), and he knows to immediately get his jammies on and brush his teeth afterwards. And then every single night, after he does all of these things, he either sneaks downstairs to where Seth and I are, jumps around the corner and says "BOO! I'm ready!" or he runs to the top of the stairs and yells down "Ready!"
Then we read our story, have "Worry Time" (which my friend Ashlynn taught me), and say our night nights.
Well, last night, things went a little bit different.
Little Dude started his shower and then ran to the stairs.
"Mom! The water is hot. Even when it's on cold, it's hot!"
I was busy doing something and yelled back up,
"Try finding a place in the middle."
"Mom, I can't! It's hot! I tried!"
"Little Dude, yes you can… you do it all the time. Just turn it to the middle."
"Mom! Seriously, I tried that."
Because I was so enthralled in whatever I was doing, I got frustrated.
"Little Dude!" I hollered as I was walking up the staircase, annoyed.
"What is going on!?"
He stood there, at the edge of the stairs, totally naked, his body wet and cold.
"I did what you said, Mom. It's not working."
He was on the verge of tears.
"Little Dude, all you have to do is put it in the middle, like you always do!" I said as we walked down the hall and back to the bathroom.
"Mooooooooooom" He said with a sad frustration.
I reached my hand in the shower, "like this, Little Dude" I said, and turned the handle to the middle.
The water stayed hot in the middle. Not piping hot, but fairly hot.
I turned it down again.
Still hot.
I turned it down some more.
Still hot.
I turned it down even more to where there was hardly any water pressure and it was on as blue as blue could get.
Still hot.
Little Dude stood in the shower, waiting to submerse himself.
He looked at me with a "confused and I wasn't lying to you, Mom" look.
In that moment, I had the choice of doing two things:
I could either
1) Brush aside how I had treated him, doubted him and made assumptions of his willingness to try just moments earlier and act like nothing had happened while I waited for the water to cool
2) Acknowledge that I was wrong and correct my approach with him by leading by example.
Honestly, for a brief second, I didn't want to tell my 6 year old that I was wrong. I wanted to just blow it off and act like nothing had happened.
But I knew this was the immature and very wrong way to handle it.
I wouldn't want to be treated this way… so why should I treat my son that way?
And so, I looked into his big blue eyes, swallowed my pride, and as the water finally cooled after a few moments I said,
"Little Dude, please forgive me. I was mistaken. The water was hot and I am sorry I wasn't listening to what you were saying."
"Why was it hot?" he asked with a soft squeaky voice and a furrowed brow.
"It must be hot because the water has been sitting in the pipes all day under the hot asphalt. That's my guess. Regardless, I am sorry I treated you that way and didn't hear you."
Little Dude wiped his puppy dog tears away and immediately, I could see his little face lift. Everything about his aura changed. He went from feeling bullied and misunderstood to validated and respected in just a few seconds. The physical change in him was unmistakable.
"It's okay, Mom. That make sense about the water. I forgive you."
Our eyes locked, we both smiled, and then he grabbed the soap and started scrubbing and singing a tune that echoed off the shower walls.
I stood there in awe. What could have been a catastrophic moment for a kid with a tender heart, who also tends to hang onto things, had instead turned into a beautiful teaching moment for us both.
And then as he got out of the shower, he took me by surprise and said,
"So, the next time you say something that I don't believe and I am mistaken, I can say, "Please forgive me" and you then you can help me understand. Right, mom?"
Little Dude didn't know it, but it felt like a million fireworks were going off in that moment.
It was amazing and I cannot think of anything better than having the ability to turn around a negative situation that was caused by me in the first place.
The thing I love about being a mom is that I don't have it all figured out. I never have… and I don't think I ever will. It's like Little Dude and I are both learning from another nearly every single minute. But I have to open to that… to learn as I go. And I think the key to successful learning in my relationships is being willing to recognize when I am in the wrong or mistaken, or how I can improve.
For so long, whenever there has been conflict in my life, I find that I spend most of my time ensuring that I am validated, acknowledged and heard…. and when I'm not, I get bitter, I close off and I limit growth. And while it IS, not doubt, important for me to feel respected in those specific ways, the question really is:
While I am searching, hoping and expecting for that type of respect from others, am I offering it in return? Am I willing to humble myself, set my pride aside, recognize my flaws and then validate, acknowledge and hear others?
It's hard.
And let's be honest, it's a work in progress.
But I love how much easier of a process it was for me this time around with my Little Dude.
And although it's HARDER to do at other times, with other people and in other very difficult situations, being accountable for my imperfections makes for a much easier resolution and such better relationships.
** I'd love any other thoughts or stories you may have on this. Have there been times when it's hard to recognize when you're wrong, but you did and made the situation so much better and easier to resolve? Please share! I think this stuff is so so so important to talk about… it lends to growth :)
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Courageous Women and Their Stories
I am SO excited to share this with you today!
With the help of my amazingly talented friend Steve Thomas, and some very brave lady friends of mine (who shall not be named), The Togetherness Project now has an official promo.
It's so beautiful!
Please please PLEASE check it out!
With the help of my amazingly talented friend Steve Thomas, and some very brave lady friends of mine (who shall not be named), The Togetherness Project now has an official promo.
It's so beautiful!
Please please PLEASE check it out!
Monday, August 4, 2014
Where's the Compassion?
|Little Dude at about 11 months
There has been a terrible tragedy near my home town.
A sweet little 11 month old baby girl was left her mother's car, forgotten about, and then died of heat exhaustion.
I cannot imagine the absolute horror of a mother discovering her child, the very life she created, cared for, and loved, in that condition.
The shock. Oh, the shock.
I cannot imagine the deep, deep agony and self-hatred one would feel for those few hours, the choices made (or not made), and the reality that no matter how hard you try, or how much you pray, or how deeply remorseful you are, you just can't go back in time.
It's hard to comprehend.
I also cannot believe the utterly horrific and compassionless comments made from the public regarding this tragedy.
As if this mother wasn't enduring enough… not only has she lost her sweet baby in a horrible accident, but now, we feel it is our right to shame, to blame, to pull the black and white, the "I'm so much better than you, I can't believe a mother would/could do this!" card.
You guys.
It makes me sick.
I haven't followed the story very closely, I don't know any of these people personally, but last night before bed, I read the newest article and it struck a chord. Loud and clear! So much so that I had to share it with you because these words are perhaps, some of the best advice I've ever read-- no matter WHAT the situation is.
Julie Hanks, a licensed clinical social worker at Wasatch Family Therapy, said in this news article:
"There is no excuse; and I don't think this mother would have an excuse. It's a tragedy. It's an accident. We live in a society where we need to blame and shame people. There's no blame here. This woman is going to suffer. She doesn't need our help to intensify that."
She then recommended that we turn our emotional energy into something more constructive.
"I think we should be looking at ourselves and how we respond," Hanks said.
"The question isn't, 'What kind of mother is April?'
'What kind of human being am I going to be in response to this situation?'"
And that right there, in those few sentences, sums up precisely how I feel about LIFE in general.
Instead of spending so much time criticizing, lashing out, voicing our one-sided opinions, and insisting we are RIGHT, our main focus and concern should be the kind of human beings WE are!
No one is exempt of mistakes.
No one is exempt of tragedies.
No one is exempt of regrets.
So instead of compounding this mother's magnificent loss with our "holier than thou mentality", let's tap into the best sort of person we can be, and let's exercise compassion and love and empathy so that we can all work toward healing-- no matter what our specific trials are.
Isn't that the goal here?
Isn't that the purpose of life?
To heal, to learn, to grow, to love, to serve, to BE BETTER HUMAN BEINGS?
Shaming does not lend to that type of growth.
In fact, shaming makes everything worse, for everyone (including the person doing the shaming).
Let's unite with our hearts and let's work together to bolster one another up and help heal the hearts that so desperately need healing.
We can make a difference. Our response to things, our reactions, the things we say, the way we exercise compassion and empathy… it makes a big…. HUGE... difference!
We can be the start of the very change we are hoping for.
We can be the start of the very change we are hoping for.
Friday, August 1, 2014
Weekly Wrap Up
It's August! I cannot BELIEVE that it's August already!
We've been crazy busy. I know I always say that… but we have been super duper busy and I pretty much feel CRAZY!
Here's what we've been up to:
Little Dude started first grade last week! FIRST GRADE! Look at my handsome kiddo :) He's so grown up and charming, isn't he? I think he looks like a little hipster with his new hairdo.
So, starting school again was a rip-roaring' success until the time came when I had to walk him to and from in 115 degree weather. Yikes! It's soooo hot that my eyeballs hurt and I find it hard to breath a little bit. We are still getting used to the climate here. Whatever.
Then last weekend, after being gone for 7 whole weeks and home for only 7 days, we boarded yet ANOTHER airplane and headed to Park City, Utah for a family reunion. It was so much fun! I have never known a family with so much pride in their heritage and people… and after being surrounded by so many Boyack's, I get it! I am SO honored to be a Boyack :)
Seth's family really is incredible and they have offered Little Dude and I so much compassion, love, and acceptance.
I feel at home when I'm with them.
Aaaaaaaand, speaking of being at home…. now that I am home, I have this to look forward to :-/
That, my friends, are the two same suitcases still stuffed with everything I had with me in San Diego and Wyoming precisely 2 MONTHS ago.
It's true, I haven't unpacked yet!
I know, I'm a slob.
Seth looks at me like I'm a crazy person and I know he hates sharing a closet with me. He is so routine and organized and I am so… well…. NOT.
Truthfully, there really is no excuse for my sloppiness. EXCEPT that it is stifling hot in my closet so I refuse to go in there for more than 2.5 seconds.
But alas, I have run out of clothes to wear and I need my curling iron so I can actually do my hair for the first time in 3 weeks. So, I suppose I'll take on the monumental challenge today.
Wish me luck!
Have a WONDERFUL weekend everyone! Thanks for being so supportive and interactive on the blog. It means so much and I love love love seeing other's rally around the beautiful and brave women in "My Name is" series… and I love the thoughts you add to my posts, as well :)
p.s. Have you seen either of these videos? Oh my gosh! They BOTH popped in my Facebook feed and BOTH had me in tears streaming down my face. Doing good and serving others is a reward within that you just can't get anywhere else.
We've been crazy busy. I know I always say that… but we have been super duper busy and I pretty much feel CRAZY!
Here's what we've been up to:
Little Dude started first grade last week! FIRST GRADE! Look at my handsome kiddo :) He's so grown up and charming, isn't he? I think he looks like a little hipster with his new hairdo.
So, starting school again was a rip-roaring' success until the time came when I had to walk him to and from in 115 degree weather. Yikes! It's soooo hot that my eyeballs hurt and I find it hard to breath a little bit. We are still getting used to the climate here. Whatever.
Then last weekend, after being gone for 7 whole weeks and home for only 7 days, we boarded yet ANOTHER airplane and headed to Park City, Utah for a family reunion. It was so much fun! I have never known a family with so much pride in their heritage and people… and after being surrounded by so many Boyack's, I get it! I am SO honored to be a Boyack :)
Seth's family really is incredible and they have offered Little Dude and I so much compassion, love, and acceptance.
I feel at home when I'm with them.
Aaaaaaaand, speaking of being at home…. now that I am home, I have this to look forward to :-/
That, my friends, are the two same suitcases still stuffed with everything I had with me in San Diego and Wyoming precisely 2 MONTHS ago.
It's true, I haven't unpacked yet!
I know, I'm a slob.
Seth looks at me like I'm a crazy person and I know he hates sharing a closet with me. He is so routine and organized and I am so… well…. NOT.
Truthfully, there really is no excuse for my sloppiness. EXCEPT that it is stifling hot in my closet so I refuse to go in there for more than 2.5 seconds.
But alas, I have run out of clothes to wear and I need my curling iron so I can actually do my hair for the first time in 3 weeks. So, I suppose I'll take on the monumental challenge today.
Wish me luck!
Have a WONDERFUL weekend everyone! Thanks for being so supportive and interactive on the blog. It means so much and I love love love seeing other's rally around the beautiful and brave women in "My Name is" series… and I love the thoughts you add to my posts, as well :)
p.s. Have you seen either of these videos? Oh my gosh! They BOTH popped in my Facebook feed and BOTH had me in tears streaming down my face. Doing good and serving others is a reward within that you just can't get anywhere else.
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text: Fresh fruit & vegetables, fried tortillas, croquettes, an amaaazing tortilla soup, grilled chicken, grilled pork & mackerel, fried plantains, yucca, black beans & rice, flan flan flan…the food just kept coming. I keep going on and on about this meal, but I can't get over it!!! #farmtotable #organic #foodporn #cubaneats


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English Pewter Company Kensington Polished Pewter Shaving Scuttle (Jug) SHAV002
- Self Draining Soap Dish
- Made in Britain
- Lead Free English Pewter
You've chosen your razor, you have a good quality shaving brush now for the finishing touch to complete your shaving setup. A shaving jug is the perfect clutter free soap dish, which holds your warm water for producing the lather on your soap. Fill the jug with warm water and dip your brush in the water. Then build a lather onto your brush by rubbing it on the soap block.
Any surplus water drains from the bottom of the soap into the base of the jug. Once you've finished shaving simply rinse your brush and empty the jug.


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Hi guys !
I have been trying to download this video (http://vod.pukkelpop.be/fr/38200) for a few days now !
I've used M3u8x and ffmpeg and different m3u8 links but it has still got me stumped so far !! What am I doing wrong ? I'm not an expert and I've tried so many options ... I need help ! If you can see the light in what lies below, you'll be highly praised !! Thaaaaanks !!
Here's the m3u8 link : https://festivals.streaming.proximustv.be/shares/export/mounthttp/festivals/marquethej...res=1536770097
and the ffmpeg snap attached ...
Thank you so much !!
Cheers !
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It downloads ok with ffmpeg for Windows - but it seems from your syntax you could possible be using an 'adapted' verion of ffmpeg (rather than a raw version) contained within a different program (?)
I used Win7 Pro SP1 x64. FireFox v.61.0.2 x64. ffmpeg from https://ffmpeg.zeranoe.com/builds/
Get the correct build for your O/S and download the zip. Extract. Copy the 3 files from the 'BIN' folder to where they can be executed easily. Or remember the complete filepath to where you DL them to; and execute ffmpeg that way.
I also noticed their server complaining of too many requests while I was looking at this yesterday (this may be the key); so today I accessed the page and hit the F12 key and:
1. I typed m3u8 in the Filter url box - but did NOT play the video.
2. It came up with a single m3u8 named '01.m3u8' which requested an url of:
3. Make sure you copy the entire url; some of it is obscured from view in the Dev Tools window.
The command is this:
ffmpeg -i "https://paille1.streaming.proximustv.be/session/be9102e6-b734-11e8-9eff-0050569ed956/867r6f/shares/export/mounthttp/festivals/marquethejoyformidablefullconcert/01.m3u8" -c copy output.ts
Last edited by codehound; 13th Sep 2018 at 07:12.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking the time to answer, codehound !! Thanks even more for the precious details, advice and the link to the concert !! I duplicated your whole procedure for the same concert and others. At first, it seemed to work fine ... I was hopeful but unfortunately I came up with a depressing "HTTP error 404 not found" (snap attached). Could it relate to the "too many requests" you mentioned in your post or have I missed something out again ? Thaaaanks !!
Rather than miss anything out - you have got a double URL there in your syntax (command) Chac, my friend....you have repeated the same url twice, so the 404 error is correct - 'file not found on server.'
Correct that to a single m3u8 url and you look good to go.
Last edited by codehound; 13th Sep 2018 at 16:24.
Aaaarfff !! How came ??!! Silly me !! But this time I came up with this ... (snap attached). Pfffff ... sorry for being such a nuisance, codehound !!
Caught me online there still...
I think the 'Permission denied' error is a local error (your pc) not website server. I notice you placed ffmpeg directly on root of your C:/Drive. Esp with Win10 this could be a priviledges issue. Experiment by putting ffmpeg, ffprobe and ffplay in a diff folder. I use C:/Program Files (x86)
And start your commmand prompt as Admin.
Last edited by codehound; 13th Sep 2018 at 18:04.
Thank you so much for being so helpful and so ... patient, codehound !! I'll try this next time ! Have a nice week-end !!
Post back your results. If you dont see the m3u8 on the initial F12 then do a single page refresh (F5).
Screenshot below for the next VOD you were trying to DL, showing the 01m3u8 again with it DL'ing too. (There is also an 02 m3u8 on a 403 forbidden - dont know what this is, sorry).
And if still no luck heres the dance concert; same quality:
Last edited by codehound; 17th Sep 2018 at 17:53.
Yeeeaaaaaahh !! Running the command prompt as Admin was the key !!!! I've just made a snap of the whole procedure not to forget next time !! Thank you so much for your precious help codehound, as it wasn't the first time I tried to find my way in the maze of ffmpeg user's guide !! You've really made my day !! Take care and all the best to you !! Cheers !
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Grammy Award winner Ice-T will be performing at the Big E this year.
The rapper and actor will put on a show at the Big E's Xfinity Arena on Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The show is free with fair admission, but a limited number of premium reserved floor seats are available for purchase starting on Thursday,
Ice-T started his musical journey in high school. After leaving the Army, he got his first break when asked to rap in the 1984 film Breakin'. In 1987 he signed with a record label and released his debut album Rhyme Pays.
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He also has a successful acting career, starring in Law and Order: Special Victim's Unit, as Detective Odafin Tutuola since 2000.
The Big E runs Sept. 14 through Sept. 30 in West Springfield, Mass. The massive fair is known for everything from amazing food to entertainment, rides, crafts, and of course, the agricultural events.
This year Connecticut Day at the Big E is Wednesday, Sept. 19.
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Floral Friday: Finding Myself
My interest in photographing flowers has led to a fascination with multi-petaled flowers. The first two are straw flowers that are annuals in Michigan. They are interesting because they close up at night.
Notice how the straw flower is very orderly, with each petal neatly arranged and in it's place. The others appear disorderly but I can almost identify a pattern in places.
I can't help but think of my life as I look at these. I really want my life to be orderly and neat and predictable. That is what I say I'm working towards, and most of the time I feel like I have some control. I want my house to be orderly and neat and most of the time it is – now that I don't have small children living here. Okay it could be orderly if you give me 10-15 minutes. But just underneath the order of life and home is disorder – mild chaos just waiting to happen.
And I think I like it like that. When I look at the flowers without perfect order I smile – from the depths of my soul. I like being a little out of control. There is beauty in symmetry but there is also beauty in dis-symmetry. There is excitement about dis-symmetry, about the unexpected and the unexplained. Not having everything perfect seems to allow for more to come in. (Some logic is missing in that last sentence but it makes sense to me.)
Over the past few months I have decided that my house doesn't have to be neat and clean for me to have friends over. I have friends coming tonight and I might not get the dust off the tables, because I would prefer to use my limited energy going to the farmer's market and making an apple pie. A little clutter and dust doesn't seem to matter but the pie will bring us closer together with talk and laughter. Our friends like it this way.
I think this rose best portrays who I am. It is open, showing the complexity of the inner. The inner seems to have a cross, as my faith is very central to who I am but I don't proclaim it loudly. It is rather private. The outer is loose and gentle and freely unfurling. Even though I am in my late 60's there is still some unfurling to do. I am still in the process. I can also be a bit prickly if people try to hold on too tightly or are careless around me. It helps people remember to play nice.
If you would like to do a post on "finding yourself in a flower – or other object" please leave me a link in a comment. I would like to get to know you better.
Categories: Beauty thru my Lens, Flowers, Relationships


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Building, business and land for sale. The building has operated as a restaurant for about 20 years. Features a large exterior patio with room for expansion due to the additional adjacent parcel of land included in the sale. **Do not disturb exiting business, guests or employees.
The information being provided by the Coeur d'Alene MLS is exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use, and it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.


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Millie Bobby Brown & Sister Developing Tearjerker A Time Lost for Netflix
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Millie Bobby Brown is rapidly ascending the Hollywood ranks as she's now got an original movie in development at Netflix. A Time Lost is an original idea the Stranger Things star came up with alongside her sister, Paige Brown. The sisters are also set to produce the movie in addition to coming up with the story.
Anna Klassen has been set to write the screenplay based on the original idea from the Brown sisters. A Time Lost centers on two Long Island families who have a long-standing feud which reaches a crossroads when one of their teenage daughters is diagnosed with cancer. Millie Bobby Brown and Paige Brown had this to say in a joint statement.
"We are so grateful to Netflix for their confidence in us and this beautiful story, which we have spent years writing and developing. It's about friendship, family and overcoming obstacles when it feels like the world is pushing you down. It's been a labor of love, literally."
The rise of Millie Bobby Brown has been what some might call meteoric. Since breaking out on the sci-fi hit Stranger Things, the young star has locked down a slew of high-profile projects such as Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Enola Holmes, in which she'll play the younger sister of Sherlock Holmes alongside Henry Cavill. Brown serves as a producer on that project as well. Lisa Nishimura, Netflix's vice president of independent film and documentary features, had this to say.
"Millie is an extraordinary creative talent. We've been lucky to have her in our family from the beginning of her career. It is a genuine thrill to witness Millie bring her distinct vision to the screen, now as a writer and producer, alongside her sister on this wonderful film."
At present, it's not clear when this project will get up and running. It does sound as though it's in the early stages, so it could be a little while before we see it debut. Anna Klassen responded to the news on Twitter and expressed her excitement, while also revealing that Millie Bobby Brown was the one who asked her to write the script.
Related: The Irishman Had Robert De Niro Recreate GoodFellas Scene to Test De-Aging Tech
"Millie Bobby Brown asked me to write a movie for her… is probably the coolest sentence I will ever write. I'm so excited to write this film and share a story that is deeply personal to Millie and her family"
No director has been set for A Time Lost yet, nor have any cast members been announced. Millie Bobby Brown is currently filming Enola Holmes and Stranger Things season 4 is also on the books. So the movie may have to wait until those commitments are wrapped up. We'll be sure to keep you posted as any further details on the project are made available. Feel free to check out the announcement from Netflix's See What's Next Twitter account.
Based on an original story by Millie Bobby Brown & her sister Paige, Netflix is developing A Time Lost: a film about a feud between two families that comes to a head when one daughter is diagnosed w/ cancer. @AnnaJKlassen is attached to write w/ the #StrangerThings star producing pic.twitter.com/nYaG3dBMKU
— See What's Next (@seewhatsnext) September 10, 2019
Millie Bobby Brown asked me to write a movie for her… is probably the coolest sentence I will ever write.
I'm so excited to write this film and share a story that is deeply personal to Millie and her family❤ https://t.co/QCq5wFdwfm
— Anna Klassen (@AnnaJKlassen) September 10, 2019
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Wedding in East Switzerland
Photographer for a wedding in the eastern part of Switzerland. Silvia and Christoph had chosen a 1930's theme. The couple were recommended to contact me by Daniela and Richard. I photographed their wedding two years earlier.
Their wedding was blessed in a church in St. Gallen.
They had organized caterers for the "apero" afterwards in the church grounds.
We met before the ceremony in the Botanical Gardens, St. Gallen. We had a pre wedding photo shoot here the previous afternoon. This was the first time that Christoph had seen Silvia in her wedding dress.
"We are writing to thank you once again for your service as a photographer and DJ on our wedding! We have many wonderful memories from this unforgetable gorgeous day! The USB-Stick has arrived and we will create cards and an Album out of the choice on colourful photographs!" – Silvia & Christoph Brunner


text: The website Wallethub has ranked 150 of the largest metropolitan areas in the country based on their education levels. To score each city, Wallethub looked at key dimensions like "Educational Attainment" and "Quality of Education and Attainment Gap." Metrics including the number of adults with a high school diploma or higher, share of adults with graduate or professional degrees, quality of school systems and even the Educational Equality Index Score, which measures the achievement gap between low-income students and their more advantaged peers. A Plus has pulled the top 20 metropolitan areas from their data and ranked them. We've also included their "Total Score" based on the 11 metrics Wallethub used.


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Laos 10-KIP (KM61) Water Buffalo
This very large coin commemorates the FAO's World Food Summit, held in Rome, Italy in 1996. When I originally noticed this coin, I checked Numista -- my go-to coin database -- to see if it was a circulating coin. Numista indicated it was. When the coin arrived in my mail box, and I saw the shear size of it, I was skeptical that it was an actual circulating piece, and upon re-checking Numista I saw that it was now marked as "Non-circulating issue." Oh well. It is here now, and it is an interesting coin.
This coin features a Water Buffalo pulling a plow. This domesticated Water buffalo is not to be confused with the Wild water buffalo, which is a very dangerous animal. They are different species, and the wild ones would never let you put a bell around their neck and hitch them to a plow.
- Diameter: 37.9 mm
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An exciting high quality range of self inflating mattresses. This eye catching range features top quality materials and design. Featuring extra deep and luxurious 10cm wider to allow for more room to stretch resulting in a great night's sleep. The egg-crate foam allows for even more comfort.
Key Points
> Two quick-flow brass valves for easy inflation and deflation
> Durable non-slip 150D oxford polyester fabric with water repellent coating
> Stuff sack and retaining straps included
> Emergency repair kit included
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> Inflatable size: 198x76x10cm
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White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders told reporters Friday that Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta, then serving as a federal prosecutor in Florida, made the "best possible decision and deal" when prosecuting billionaire Jeffrey Epstein in 2008 for abusing dozens of teenage girls.
"We're looking into the matter. I'm not aware of any changes on that front," Sanders told reporters when asked if the president had lost confidence in Acosta in the wake of a federal judge's ruling that Acosta illegally mishandled the case. "My understanding is that's a very complicated case . . . but that they made the best possible decision and deal they could have gotten at that time."
U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth Marra ruled Thursday that Acosta violated federal law by concealing the plea deal he offered to Epstein from the billionaire's many victims. The ruling was issued as part of a years-long lawsuit brought by a number of the victims identified only as Jane Does, but did not address what damages, if any, the women are entitled to.
Epstein was sentenced to just 18 months in prison in what the Miami Herald referred to as "the deal of a lifetime" following an extensive investigation, which found that the hedge-fund tycoon may have abused more than 100 underage girls after luring them to his Palm Beach mansion under the guise that they would be well paid to give him massages.
Epstein pled guilty to just two state prostitution charges despite prosecutors' having identified as many as 36 victims. Acosta also took the unusual step of granting immunity to "any potential co-conspirators" in Epstein's sex ring who had yet to be identified.
The Herald investigation, published in November, galvanized public support for Epstein's victims and led a number of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to demand that the Department of Justice's Office of Professional Responsibility open an investigation into Acosta's handling of the case.
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