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As we pull in to our neighbourhood, home from the pool or errands or whatever my kids inevitably start talking about the things they will do when we get home. Can we watch TV? What is there for a snack? I have homework. Does Dad have to work tomorrow? Can I go over to so and so's house? It is relentless. The demand for attention, the inability to focus on what is front of us right now - a conversation in the car together - and the creation of more chaos when a bit of order, first, is needed. It is exhausting.
Life is full of competition for our attention. The kids are in battle with our parents, the news is in battle with the laughter of memes, the dog is in battle with our partners. And around and up and back again. How we don't all live with a crick in our neck from the constant twists of the head to watch something, the next thing, is beyond me.
Fabric and the quilting industry is no different. Hundreds of lines, with probably 10-20 different fabrics in them, launch each year. Actually, each season. Then there are the patterns to go with each. Not to mention the thread, the latest notion, and the world of bags, crafts, and garments. It is all enough to make one feel like they are spinning in a vortex of colour, not knowing where to stop or look.
And I didn't even mention social media.
Those of us working in the industry have been saying for a few years that it is getting worse and worse. The churn through of inspiration, the saturation of the market, the sheer volume of stuff is overwhelming even for us. It makes the hustle more exhausting as you try to find a way to differentiate yourself. Yet we too are contributing to the noise.
I always think of the Grinch and Boris Karloff saying "Oh the noise. The Noise. Noise. Noise. Noise."
Book publishing has already slowed down. You just don't see the volume of quilt books hitting in the market anymore. Two weeks ago we all saw the news of Free Spirit shutting down. Now it will have a new owner. Brick and mortar stores are closing, and others are opening. Ecommerce still expands and contracts
All of this could truly be a market correction. The quilt industry has nearly tripled in the last 20 years. That is a lot of years of buying, not just new quilters. The economy is still not great. I know my own disposable income doesn't get spent on fabric even though as a professional I can write it off. How many other people are in the same boat?
I have three other theories regarding the consumer side, while others have addressed the supply side of the quilt market.
... One, all those new quilters, the twenty somethings who led the Modern movement, now have kids, and sometimes parents, to take care of. Our time and money disappeared. We are quilting less obsessively, if at all. Not to mention, #2 below.
... Two, we have enough fabric. Plain and simple. Many of us got caught up (still do) in the need to stock up on the latest and greatest, to build our stash of celebrity designers fabrics and products. Those stashes are now sitting there. There is that old joke about she who dies with the most fabric wins, right?
Some folks destash, others let it languish in the closet. This is regardless of the age and the situation we are in. Many of us can now shop at home first. Those large stashes have essentially created a quilt store in our home. That means we aren't necessarily hitting the stores to stock up anymore.
... Three, I'm seeing a move away from consumerism. It might be the recession, it might be a increase in environmental awareness, it might be simple exhaustion at the churn of new product. Regardless, I think a lot of us are buying less new stuff simply for the sake of buying less. This translates to a rise in upcycled material, thrift store purchases, and using what we have already. This also ties into what I am seeing as a backlash against new, new. new.
Personally, I've been feeling a shift over the last year. At first it was because we were tight on cash and I needed to not shop so much. (Kid's sports, yikes!) It continued because I wasn't seeing much new stuff I eagerly wanted. Or rather, nothing was standing out to me. I also launched my own fabric line in there and 20 bolts of fabric suddenly in your tiny space is A LOT of fabric. To be perfectly honest, I have a large stash. At least for the last 10 years or so. And I always shop first from there. But if I went to the store because I needed a particular shade of blue, I would buy 4 different fabrics to fulfill that need and fill the blue bin. It was a lot of consumerism.
At the beginning of the year I cleaned out the stash. The closet was full of falling over piles, bins that wouldn't close, and a heck of a lot of fabric I wasn't and will never use. So I went through each colour, purging and refolded. It only took a few evenings after the kids went to bed, not the big deal I made it out to be in my head. I now have a large blue IKEA bag ready for donation and a neater closet. Was it ever liberating!! I've been in a quilt store twice since then and only bought what I needed because that was the easiest thing to do. Perspective is a wonderful thing.
None of this, however, helps the quilt shops or the suppliers. Or my colleagues in the industry trying to make a living. This market correction is going to hurt some people, I have no doubt. People will leave the industry, things will get leaner. This isn't always a bad thing, but it sure can be ugly. It also doesn't guarantee that quality is the winner. If social media has taught us anything it is that those who know how to play the game, with or without the rules, are likely to win.
I've been asking myself a lot of questions about the hustle lately for exactly these reasons. As I said before, I'd love to write another quilt book, but that may not be in the cards. I'd love to design more fabric but I have a lot of work to do there on improvement and I need to be comfortable with putting more product out in the world. I'm not ready to leave the industry, but it is definitely time to redefine my role in it. And I don't think I am alone in this process, from the consumer to the supplier level people should be doing this.
In the meantime, I've slowed down. Life is insanely busy between kids and the family business (outside of my own work). The only time I really sew is for that Morning Make habit. Let me tell you, slow is good! I love all my quilts under construction but I am starting to focus more. Working on only one or two at a time. Trying to spin less, take more deliberate action. Instead of walking in the door of my sewing room and asking a million questions about what comes next, I take off my shoes and move thoughtfully, getting things done little by little.
As I say to the kids every time they start off in a frenzy: Simmer Down.


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It seems that the recent winds have done some damage to the greenhouse I got from my In-Laws. On the side of the roof next to the house wall it seems to have lost some of the squares on the top. Maybe some rubbish has been carried by the winds that did it… I dunno.
So, anyway. I ordered some plastic sheeting and nipped out today to pick up some weatherproof repair tape to secure it with and when the winds drop a bit I will in effect give the greenhouse a new roof. B-)
When I was out this morning (Ok… It was 11:30, but still morning!) I was hoping I could get it done today. But after a few nice hours the wind picked up and that killed that plan.
Tomorrow looks like a halfway decent day… I'm not in work so may have a go early on if I can.

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(26-09-2018, 06:48 PM)dumdum Wrote: Normally when the clutch gets heavy it needs replacing in most cases in my experience
(27-09-2018, 09:26 AM)cancunia Wrote: Not sure if you're comparing it with other Berlingos?
The cable operated clutch pedal is heavy going anyway so it may just be that you're not used to it.
(27-09-2018, 08:14 PM)dumdum Wrote: Quite the opposite, a well done and greased clutch and splines will be lovely and relatively light, and very similar to a hydraulic effort as it's the same throw on the pedal and the same pressure to release the pressure plates
The cable induces very little drag, obviously after 110k miles it may become a little heavier, but when it starts getting noticeably heavy it's because the change has become bigger so you notice, rather than gradual changes when it's younger if you see what I mean... I'd put money on it the clutch is on its way out... I'll await the squealing release bearing post soon, as when it wears the fingers lose leverage ergo pedal feels heavier and the bearing gets three times the pressure applied, this soon wears the bearing out


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While working at Gensler, I participated in an intern team research project with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation. My group focused on how we could redesign "parklets" (parking spaces transformed into public space) to help benefit the Downtown community.
Parklet Architecture
Since Downtown LA is a huge commuter city, we wanted the parklet to serve as a public space for all types of travelers: pedestrians, bikers, and bus riders alike. We wanted this to not just be a one-time setup, but something that could be applied and used throughout the city. Therefore, we created a modular and infinitely-changeable "menu" of items that could fulfill the public needs and space requirements anywhere. This menu includes chairs, bike storage, countertops, designated bus stop area, and protective bamboo planters.
One of the most distinguished features of the space is the large kinetic awning. The poles are responsive; they are engineered on a spring system so that when a visitor sits in a chair or a bike is placed on a hook, the awning moves down to provide shade. It is also installed with lights to ensure safety for visitors even at night.
We did a lot of research to ensure that every part of this design could feature locally-sourced, sustainable materials.
In a city of such mixed architecture and cultural influences, we felt it was important for our series of parklets, which we named LaScapes, to be well branded. We wanted people to seek out these spots as places they liked to sit and have lunch or have peace of mind when parking their bike at night.
We created an overarching logo and brand system, and then individual icons for each district within LA. A map is provided at each location showing where the current parklets are located for easy access. Everything from the bike lane signage to the floor graphics has consistent visuals and is meant to draw people into the space.
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West Brookfield - Armand "Mickey" Gagnon, 85, of Clearview Dr., died Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at his home.
He leaves his wife of 63 years, Marion E. (Burfitt) Gagnon; one daughter, Paula Davies and her husband Keith of Ware; six grandchildren, Arron, Amanda, Alanna, Evan, Ian and Natalie and several nieces and nephews. A sister, Rose Coburn died in 1999. He was born and grew up in North Brookfield son of the late Armand and Alice (Lazarick) Gagnon and has lived in West Brookfield since 1955.
Mr. Gagnon worked for the Norton Co., the William E. Wright Co. and then as a supervisor at Warren Pumps for 27 years before retiring. He also was a self-employed carpenter.
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Taylor Pritchett enters her third season as an assistant coach with the UNCG volleyball program in 2019.
During the 2018 season, the Spartans collected 13 total victories including a historic victory over Wake Forest (3-1) in the season-opening Spartan-Demon Deacon Classic. Additionally, the Spartans made it a clean sweep in the Spartan-Aggie Invitational while surrendering just one set during the three-match event. Senior setter Allison Penner was named to the CoSIDA District 3 Academic Team Division I. During her final collegiate season, Penner recorded 804 assists, 262 digs, 68 kills, 21 blocks and 14 services and for her career, the Aurora, Neb., native recorded 4,302 assists, along with 1,115 digs, 176 blocks and 71 services aces.
In Pritchett's first season on the bench in 2017, she specialized in scouting, video and game film breakdown as well as working with the setters. UNCG's setters recorded 1,488 team assists, led by first team All-SoCon performer Allison Penner's 1,246.
2017 saw Pritchett and the Spartans finish 19-12 overall and 11-5 in Southern Conference play. The squad earned the program's first-ever NCAA Division I postseason appearance with a spot in the National Invitational Volleyball Championship (NIVC) where they faced off with the UCF Knights. Pritchett helped Penner earn her first SoCon Player of the Week award after totaling 106 assists in a pair of Spartan victories over Furman and Wofford.
2017 saw UNCG weather some early season trouble before earning a seven-match winning streak heading into the SoCon Tournament. The Spartans split the first four games of the year before winning the Spartan-Aggie Invitational for the third-straight season. Goodridge and the Spartans opened the 2017 SoCon season with a 3-1 win over ETSU, the first time the Spartans won in Johnson City since 2002. After losing three-consecutive matches for the first time in 2017, Goodridge and the coaching staff righted the ship to win the nine of 10 matches, including seven-straight to earn the third seed at the Southern Conference Tournament in Cullowhee. UNCG defeated Chattanooga before its tournament run came to an end. Because of the success on the court, Goodridge and the Spartans earned a berth into the National Invitational Volleyball Championship (NIVC) where they faced off with UCF. This was the first postseason appearance for UNCG at the Division I level.
She joined the Spartans after serving as a volunteer assistant coach at NC State in 2016. Pritchett is a graduate of Northwood University in Midland, Mich., where she was a setter for Timberwolves volleyball. She played collegiately at Lees-McRae College, Buffalo and Northwood, all under current UNCG assistant, James Goodridge.
Pritchett worked as the head coach for a pair of club teams, working with the NC Volleyball Academy and the Michigan Elite Volleyball Academy. With those programs she developed team offensive and defensive systems as well as worked with the training of technical and tactical skills. As the head coach, she planned practices for both of her club teams.
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Lovely cottage for 2 in quiet courtyard location yet near all local facilities in picturesque village of Hartington. Well equipped with comfy bed, helpful owner. Lots of information in the cottage on walks, things to do etc.... Around corner from Devonshire Arms, good local food, friendly service, but advise booking ahead. Good walks from village and easy access to variety of walks in wider area. Would visit again.
Just returned from a fantastic stay - my wife and I loved the cottage. It was warm and clean, and had everything we needed for the week. Really cosy, it's tucked away, yet right in the middle of Hartington, and is a lovely retreat after a day of walking or local exploration. We went on many walks from the doorstep, as Hartington was an excellent base with pubs, a village shop stocked with great local produce, a cheese shop with a fantastic selection too and other quaint things to see... Bakewell, Chatsworth, Buxton, etc, are all an easy drive, not too far at all. Many thanks Frances and Patrick.
Lovely cottage with every attention to detail. However it is situated in the centre of the village but in a courtyard behind the houses and there is no view at all. Felt very cut off from the world.
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Manifold is a very cosy cottage in the lovely village of Hartington. With a great pub almost next door, a handy village shop across the road and amazing cheese shop just a minutes walk. The location of Hartington is also great, 20mins to bakewell, 30mins to kinder scout or just walk straight from your door! Dove dale being a favourite of ours walking the 16mile round trip on our first day.. Despite their being a return bus! I highly recommend this cottage.
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"Neither talent, nor potential wins titles" I wrote a couple of days ago when assessing the first week of the Red Lions at this World Cup. This Monday evening we learned the Red Lions came a long way but were not yet ready to take the next step, the step to the podium… There is no shame in this defeat (2-3) against the experienced English side. Remember the famous quote by one of the best athletes the world of sport has seen, Michael Jordan: "I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."
We will all understand the first reaction of players, staff and supporters will be one of disappointment. Strong disappointment even… But the recipe for success in sport is a simple one: you take some talent, add lots and lots of hard work, then even more hard work, sprinkle it with plenty of experience and a pinch of luck… And voilà: Success in sports! IMHO you need all of these ingredients, leave one of these out and you will not see a lasting success. And don't forget, experience comes in two flavours, winning & losing and, like sweet & sour, they need to be in balance for a good sauce.
When the success of these Red Lions will come (notice the choice for when instead of if) the experience of losing the final at the latest EC and missing out on the semi finals this WC will prove to be important stepping stones to a lasting success story.
To finish up with one more cliché: it is not important how many times or how hard you fall, it's about getting up and giving it another go… and nobody delivers that message better then "Rocky":


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Cast: Jonathan Pryce, Simon Baker, Adrien Brody, Brian Cox, Joely Richardson, Christopher Walken, Hilary Swank, Hayden Panettiere
In France 1767, a young girl watches in horror as soldiers of the reigning King Louis XV brutally seize her noble family's chateau. Orphaned and stripped of her royal heritage, young Jeanne Valois survives on her wits and her wiles, vowing to one day reclaim her birthright.
Years later, still deeply committed to her quest, Jeanne (Swank) insinuates herself into the most illustrious court in all of Europe – Versailles. It is against this swirling, glamorous backdrop presided over by King Louis XVI and his extravagant and controversial wife, Marie Antoinette, that Jeanne risks her life to orchestrate an elaborate scheme of intrigue, romance and scandal revolving around the Queen and the world's most spectacular diamond necklace.
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Producer(s): Charles Shyer, Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove, Redmond Morris
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Peerless Battle Spirit - Chapter 598
Chapter 598 - Path to Becoming an Emperor, the House of Gold
...White Tiger City, the royal palace...
The Third Prince was now the crown prince, thus his status was completely different than before. He had relocated to the Crown Prince's Mansion inside the inner domain of the royal palace.
Qin Nan headed straight to the Crown Prince's Mansion without any problems.
The Crown Prince's Mansion was abundantly filled with Qi, surrounded by the pleasant scent of flowers and chirrups of birds. Servants and maidservants could be seen everywhere doing their chores. Qin Nan could even see the royal guards on duty around the place with his left eye of the divine God of Battle, each with a cultivation of the seventh-layer Martial Highness Realm. It was difficult to locate their position without a strong eye-technique.
"Duan Qing!"
The Third Prince was wearing a golden dragon robe, standing at the entrance of the mansion. He had been waiting for Qin Nan's arrival, and was excited to see him, "Impressive, it's only been a few days and your cultivation has ranked up to the half-Martial Highness Realm."
The Third Prince stomped his foot, causing his body to be engulfed in a golden glow as he unleashed an Emperor Art striking at Qin Nan's figure.
Qin Nan's left eye flickered as he observed the path of the attack. The force of the Martial Highness Realm was guided to his foot, allowing him to dodge the attack at lightning speed.
"That's not the end of it!" The Third Prince wore a grin as his fists fired gold dragons, entrapping Qin Nan like flowers being scattered from above, preventing him from escaping.
Qin Nan was excited knowing that the attack was nothing ordinary. The thirty-three streams of the force of the Martial Highness Realm instantly burst out in the form of the Phoenix Soul-Consuming Fire.
The flames sprang into the sky like the eruption of an ancient volcano, which instantly destroyed the gold dragons.
The Third Prince was taken by surprise, leaving an astounded look in his eyes.
That was far from the strength of the half-Martial Highness Realm!
The power of that terrifying attack could even resist a fourth-layer Martial Highness!
"Third Prince, it's my turn!"
As the Third Prince was relatively powerful, and the fact that Qin Nan had just ranked up and had his strength tested by the Third Prince, his lust for battle was thoroughly aroused. He immediately reached out his hand grabbing at the Third Prince.
"Stop stop stop…" The Third Prince was shocked, who took a few steps backward and let out a wry smile, "I don't want to be beaten up when I've just become the crown prince. Please be merciful!"
Qin Nan halted his movement and withdrew his attack, before he said snappily, "Then don't attack me when you are not looking for a fight. You must finish what you've started!"
"Yeah yeah, my bad. Come on in. I've prepared some great wines." The Third Prince said with a smile.
Qin Nan was left speechless. He entered the mansion and saw that a feast was prepared. He even saw various valuable spiritual wines being arranged on the table.
"I know that you love to collect wines, thus I've prepared all of these for you."
The Third Prince waved his hand in a generous manner.
Qin Nan returned a smile before putting the wines into his storage bag. The Princess will be very happy when she saw the wines.
The two enjoyed the feast and had a relaxing chat, before the Third Prince said with a stern look, "I've received the latest information. It appears that Di Fengyun and and the Skyhowl White Tiger are most likely going to strike during the Heaven-Worshipping Feast! And their target is the treasure within the Statue of the Deceased Emperor! We are doomed if they manage to acquire the treasure!"
"Mm, I'm aware of that." Qin Nan nodded his head.
There was nothing much they could do now until the Heaven-Worshipping Feast took place.
"Don't worry, now that I've become the crown prince, I'm no longer powerless. If the Skyhowl White Tiger dares to target you, I'll protect you at all costs!" The Third Prince said in a serious tone.
Qin Nan was startled after knowing that the Third Prince was only worried about his safety. He took a deep breath and replied, "That won't be a problem, as it's quite impossible for the Skyhowl White Tiger and his crew to harm me now!"
The Third Prince gave Qin Nan a thoughtful look, "Fine, anyway that's not the main reason I've asked you to come today. I've got a badge here that would allow you to stay in the House of Gold for a day."
"House of Gold?"
Qin Nan was astounded hearing this.
He was well-informed about the royal family after reading some ancient books.
There existed some places in the royal palace that were specifically built to train the princes, the princesses, the royal guards, etc., for example the Dragon Abyss Mystical Ground. Other examples included the Fiery King Purgatory, the Phantom's Cave, etc., which were similar to the Triple Door of the Qinglong Sacred Area. The most popular place among them was called the House of Gold.
One could find not only houses of gold but also gorgeous beauties in books[1].
The House of Gold was something similar to the Skills Library or the Martial Skill Pagoda. The only difference was that the House of Gold of Gold had countless Martial Skills, including ancient Martial Arts or successions of various experts.
Each of the royal kin only had a single chance to enter the House of Gold, and could only stay inside for a day at most!
It was clear how precious it was to be given a chance to enter the House of Gold.
"Third Prince, this is too precious. You should use it yourself, I won't be needing it!" Qin Nan rejected the offer without hesitating.
"I've already been there once, why would I need another chance?" The Third Prince shook his hand, "I've managed to acquire the succession of the Golden Emperor last time, thus I'm satisfied with it. The chance is rare, so you must go. Otherwise, I guess I'll have to squeeze this badge into pieces."
The Third Prince took out a badge and exerted force with his fingers, aiming to break it into pieces.
Qin Nan was stunned. Was this Third Prince being serious? He immediately blurted out, "Stop!"
The Third Prince relaxed his fingers. A few hairline cracks could be seen on its surface. If Qin Nan had been a second late, the badge would have been destroyed by now.
"I'll go, are you happy now?" Qin Nan let out a wry smile.
"Splendid!" The Third Prince threw the badge into Qin Nan's hand, before summoning a guard and saying, "He will bring you to the House of Gold. Do remember that the place is filled with hidden opportunities, so take your time wisely."
Qin Nan took a deep breath and nodded his head, before leaving the place with the guard.
He owed the Third Prince a huge favor now!
As Qin Nan took his leave, a figure suddenly appeared, who was none other than Uncle Lin. He said in a helpless tone, "Now that you've become the crown prince, why are you still being you still being irrational? This chance to visit the House of Gold is your reward for becoming the crown prince. Besides, you have yet to acquire the full succession of the Golden Emperor, why didn't you take a hold of the chance to do so?"
"Uncle Lin, enough with that. Duan Qing has treated me like his brother, and has helped me to become the crown prince. How could I forget about my brother after I've succeeded?" The Third Prince shook his head, showing no sign of regret.
So what if I've missed the chance of acquiring the succession of the Golden Emperor?
It was a must to repay the debt he owed!
"Crown prince…" Uncle Lin let out a sigh, "The path to becoming an emperor is heartless to begin with. Your benefits should come first. What was done today is fine, but Di Fengyun and the Skyhowl White Tiger would surely target Duan Qing at the Heaven-Worshipping Feast, and my piece of advice—stay away from it. Don't forget that your title of crown prince can be abolished still!"
"The path to becoming an emperor is heartless to begin with?"
The Third Prince burst out laughing with pride all of a sudden, "If the Skyhowl White Tiger and his crew dare to make their move, I will surely protect Duan Qing, even if it means putting my title of crown prince at stake, I will not regret it! I can't just see Duan Qing being targeted without doing anything, that's what I'd regret for the rest of my life! So what if I ended up being the emperor? A true man should never be ungrateful!"
Uncle Lin opened his mouth wide, but was left speechless instead.
Translator: XephiZ
Editor: DOCuinn
[1] TL Note: An idiom in Chinese saying that one could achieve greatness through the knowledge obtained from reading books.


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I discovered in my experiments that academia discriminates against those with mental illness. At this point, I am giving up the fight and accepting defeat. Any further engagement with the American University may prove to be destructive. I need to walk away from the ashes and let the corrupt live in peace. I wrote this back in Febuary before I started the job as a warning. I got a green light. Big mistake, should have stayed out. This kind of job is horrible for me.
Have you thought about working with the protein assignments that Dorothee Kern just published?
I think that it actually would not be that expensive to work with the proteins she published on. All you would need is N15 for the protein part to get a really good idea of what is going on with the protein. I'd like you to consider me writing a proposal for you (and myself) and trying to get it to Dave Wemmer to get some feedback on the ideas before you commit to anything. If you'd like to do a NMR project I'd be willing to converse and do some serious homework ahead of time about feasibility and cost. I also would be willing to make inhibitors with specific labels in them. Fluorine 19 for example. I have some organic synthesis experience. I am willing to write grants ahead of time if that is something you are up for.
I have been thinking about how to reenter science and would like to talk to you about ways of doing that. I really miss the lab. I'd like to share my story with you, as a friend, to give you an update of where I have been. It has been a long time since we talked and wanted to reach out. You know, the condition that I struggled with is now called bipolar disorder and was called called manic depression. The funny thing about this whole past few years is I started studying about neurobiology in 2007 because of a mental illness diagnosis in my sister. I ended up auditing immunology, genetics, and molecular neurobiology in 2008-2008 and that is what led me to write Susan Lindquist for a postdoctoral fellowship position. Some where in all that process of trying to find a way to contribute to neurobiology I forgot what I am good at, protein NMR and chemistry. I ended up chasing something that put me out on a limb in the lab. I started at MIT in an entirely new area without really any experience and proceeded to go through a really nasty divorce with my now ex-wife Betsy. Basically, I had been chasing this nebulous dream of helping my sister at the expense of my marriage. The way the illness manifested for me was that I did not sleep but for 2-4 hours at a time for long periods because I was always bouncing between different ideas. Some of that makes someone successful in academia and being creative, etc. but too much of it leads starting more than one can finish. At MIT, I found myself between Jeff Gore and Susan Lindquist, which could have worked but I needed some time to deal with all the personal dimensions of the illness and its fallout (marriage falling apart and depression that followed). At the beginning of 2010, I ended up in the hospital and that is where I got the initial diagnosis of bipolar disorder and was introduced to the field of psychopharmacology. I ended up leaving MIT to return home to be with my family while I underwent the couple year process of "titrating" my thoughts with medication. I never thought in a million years that I would be the equivalent of a test tube.
As a scientist, the small molecules are fascinating to look at and wonder how they work in the cell but as a mental patient they are a whole other thing entirely. With bipolar disorder, lithium carbonate is the compound that is famously prescribed for treating the condition but it does not work a lot of the time. When it does, it can damage your kidneys seriously in the typical doses. I ended up trying it and it did not work and began a several year process of trying to find something that did work. I ended back up in the hospital two more times in the process of this trial and error process. There are no blood test, brain scans, or reliable genetics tests to date for bipolar disorder and the whole "treatment" process if it can be called that still basically is at the behavioral observation level. Really the key thing for me is sleep. I've been on the medication cocktail that I worked very hard to find for about three years now. It is working very well, except I do not have health insurance at the moment. I am exploring public mental healthcare options as fragmented and flawed as they are.
The illness has put me in touch with a different set of people entirely. Once I thought I was part of the intellectual elite. Now, I am more in touch with the average person and see the world through a different lens.
I wrote this a while ago after finding the right medication that helped me sleep again as an answer to the question, "What is 'mental illness?" This little fragment below came from a conversation about starting a mental health awareness blog. I think it reveals a lot of what has changed about me.
"A question that emerged from the conversation, that seems fundamental to the establishment of such a blog, is the question, "What are 'mental illnesses'?" As the title of the group NAMI contains the words "mental illness" you would think we would be able to immediately come to a precise definition of the name. Not so… No one in the meeting could provide a good definition. Some candidates were:
1. The Oxford English Dictionary definitions for "mental," "illness," "mental illness."[i]
1. Mental illness is a social construct.
2. Mental illness is an excuse to sell psychoactive medication.
3. Mental illnesses are brain disorders.
4. Mental illness used to be called "demon possession."
6. Mental illness is a Western concept.
5. … anything else you can come up with (please provide in the comments) …
Mental illness is both a subjective experience and an objective reality (at least for those who live under the veil of modern Western medicine). For those who have been given labels such as schizophrenic, anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, manic depressive (bipolar disorder), schizoaffective disorder, etc. it can be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to separate the subjective suffering from the objective Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders diagnosis category. One of the goals of this blog is to decipher, outline, and explore our various perspectives on this definition. As provided above, it may be possible to throw out various objective possibilities for what mental illness is. Therefore, upon reading these ideas of what mental illness is it one might say that they understand. However, the subjective experience of those who suffer from diagnoses are much more intricate, personal, and some might say twisted.
To me, mental illness means:
… on the negative:
1. Social isolation and divorce.
2. Losing jobs.
3. Deep depression.
4. Being disowned by my father.
5. Having to move back home.
6. Seeking pharmacological intervention and regular psychotherapy.
7. Feeling high above the clouds with ideas, writing projects, the cure to the spiritual condition of Man, and scientific advances.
8. … anything else I come up with on this blog …
… and on the positive:
1. Feeling in touch with the suffering of my fellow human beings.
2. Reaching out for spirituality as a way for seeing the world.
3. Exploring the worlds of philosophy and religion to seek out social frameworks for dealing with how society treats the weakened "other."
4. Realizing everyone is, deep down, experiencing just as much suffering as me.
5. Learning how to write not just technical scientific papers, but also to write subjective narratives about various subjects I care about.
6. Learning to see through the deep evil that is capitalism (anything that puts a dollar sign on Life mind as well be called "Satanically evil.")
7. Feeling in touch with those who are the targets of American war, racism, and sexism.
8. … anything else I come up with on this blog…"
The positive existential searches for the meaning of life that sort of flowed out of the experience the past couple of years were good for my soul but bad for my career. I know one thing and that is I do not belong in a pulpit or a public school classroom. I've tried both at various stages of the past few years and only learned from those experiences that I belong in the sciences somehow. As a friend, I wanted to share this with you so that you can see where I am in life to get a better idea of the back story of my resume. I do not know what a return to form in science will exactly look like. I am willing to do anything to work with proteins again.
I think that a return to form is possible with the right help, preferably in something I know and love like protein and small molecule NMR. It has been a rough road these past few years, but I think that a bright future is ahead. I am willing to work with you on a draft of a grant and see where it goes for free. I just left a six month period of trying public school teaching in a poor, all African-American high school. It was a harrowing experience that I ended up realizing was may beyond my range of gifts to do well. There was a large fight in my classroom a couple of weeks ago and I decided that is was best if I try to find something else to do. I worked too hard for my Ph.D. for it to go to waste in a high school classroom. Currently, I am without a job. I have been debating hiking the Appalachian Trail, but I wanted to reach out to a couple of people before I go that route to see if there is not some ways to reenter chemistry research. I wanted to reach out to people that know what I am capable of and get their support. I remember us trying to hike Mt. Shasta and thought of you. I Googled you and saw your website at U. of M. and reached out. So, that is the back story.
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