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Admittedly, I have been absent from my blog. Swimming and Halloween and swimming and Thanksgiving and swimming and Christmas parties (we collected THREE shopping carts of toys to donate – thank you everyone who participated!) and swimming and oh, right … swimming have confiscated my life, Dahling (ten points if you can name the reference). But finally I have twenty minutes (in succession) to sit and wish you all the Merriest and the Happiest of Christmases or Hanukkah's or whatever it is that you celebrate at this time of year … and if you celebrate nothing because you believe nothing, well then, it's your loss … I'm sorry for that.
My family is finally all under one roof. Thanks to Lucy's, "Yay! I got a job!" and "Ugh, I have a job!" she has literally only been home from school for under an hour. She had finals up until the very last day and then had to stay to work through the weekend. Christmas Eve mass is in two days and she will (hopefully) get to spend New Year's Eve and day with us. I say hopefully because we don't have her work schedule yet.
Welcome to the work world, Lucy.
She wasn't home fifteen minutes before she and Mary and Ben were watching videos on the computer. Discussions of old of Sponge Bob, Drake and Josh and The Suite Life have been replaced with hilarious giggles at Pewdiedie, Cutie Pie, danisnotonfire, Amazing Phil, Pentatonix, the Vlog Brothers and other names that baffle me even as they make me smile. Mary knows them all, Ben knows them all.
Who am I kidding? They all know them all.
YouTube Rewind 2014 had them in stitches as they watched people pour water on each other.
How did this happen? When did they leave me behind so thoroughly? … And effectively, I might add, as I am guaranteed to never catch up at this point (although I do admit to watching the Green brothers at times), but that's okay because I don't really need to.
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Discover the Clubhouse Adventure
Does your child love Mickey or Minnie Mouse clubhouse adventures? This party will be oodles of fun for children 2-5 years old where they can use their imaginations to explore our very own clubhouse.
Our Discover the Clubhouse Adventure includes:
- The clubhouse leader and a mascot character (such as Mickey or Minnie Mouse) will lead the children in clubhouse theme activities, which will include singing, crafts, and games.
- The children will each decorate their own mouse ears to start the adventure. All supplies for the craft are included.
- The clubhouse leader will organize and facilitate the clubhouse adventure which includes a scavenger hunt and parachute games. All supplies for the games and prizes are included.
- During each activity, children's music will be played and children will be encouraged to sing and dance with our entertainers.
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To: Sarah Keith, Galesburg, MI
From: Nancy Betts, Dowagiac, MI
Was in Niles last week, presumably visiting Henry and his family, but they had all been sick. Mary has not received a letter from Edwin since he went away.
Dowagiac August the 2 1862
Dear Sarah
I thought of returning home this weeke. Last night I stade with Julia Hallus. This moring I am at Mrs. MacConnell. I am now scraching of a few lines to you. I was at Niles[1] last weeke returnd back last satturday. They had all ben sick but whear quite better when I rived thear. I was quite sick two days last weeke. That is one reson I did not stay longer. I supspose you have thought strang that I did not write but I thought it wasent worth wile. They are all well at Marys[2]. She has not received a letter from Edwin[3] since he went a way. She thinks he is sick. He left the next Sunday after I came. I am anxious to get home. It has been such hot wether and I have not ben very well apart of the time that I did not in Joy my self so well as I would if my health had ben better. If the Lord will I shell be home a Friday. I wont write any perticulars. When I see you I can tell you better. It is very could and plesent this morning. We had a smart shower yesterday and evry thing seames to rejoice over it. My love to you Lous[4] and the children. Tell Ethen[5] I would lik to have him meete me at the cars.
This is from your Mother
[to] S C Keith
N B Betts
N B exscuse my paper
[1] Nancy was visiting her son, Henry Crawford, who lived in Niles, Michigan, at the time
[2] Edwin's second wife, Mary Hamilton
[3] Edwin Crawford, Nancy's son
[4] Sarah's stepdaughter, Lois Keith
[5] Sarah's son, Ethan Keith


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This should be read by everyone. As the letter itself points out "kindness and compassion to a fellow human being is a choice". It is just such a shame that this whole issue needs to be campaigned for at all, but as it does, and because there are so many of us with invisible illnesses – please read this, and follow the link to the open letter, share it with others.
Maybe one day those two traits will be second nature instead of a choice.
Sam recently wrote an open letter to the lady who tutted at her for using a disabled loo, which went viral. Here, she explains why she's started raising awareness for people living with an invisible disability, as part of our 100 days, 100 stories campaign. You can also join Sam for a discussion about the issues surrounding invisible disability, over on our community now.
My name is Sam Cleasby and I have no colon. That's an odd way to introduce myself, but the fact is that my illness and disability is pretty much invisible and that is why I am writing today to campaign for invisible disability awareness.
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|5,000 sq ft
|Property type
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|3 - 7 nights
A magnificent year-round holiday retreat on picturesque Skeleton Lake. As the name Hermitage suggests, this unique property on 3.5 acres and 540 feet of lake frontage offers complete privacy and the perfect getaway.
This million dollar plus property features a quality, custom-built cottage and boathouse, both with numerous luxury features. The 5000 square foot cottage, featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, is nestled among mature trees and beautiful granite rocks. The property has been landscaped to blend into the beautiful, natural surroundings and the buildings have been designed to complement this setting.
The cottage interior is stunning and has many unique features that blend gracious, luxury living with a casual vacation home lifestyle. The exotic hardwood floors in cabbage bark and poisonwood, and the mixed exotic hardwood ceilings throughout make this a one-of-a-kind property. Most of the wood in the cottage is hardwood from Central America, including the kitchen cabinets, stairs, railings, doors, and much of the furniture. This unique blend of unusual woods gives the cottage a warm, rustic, yet elegant charm. Large wood-framed windows provide stunning views from every room, allowing you to enjoy the natural beauty even indoors.
The cottage is designed around a magnificent, cathedral-ceiling great room with a huge, floor-to-ceiling river rock fireplace, a wall of windows offering a breathtaking long view of the lake, and cabbage bark floors. At one end of the the main level is a family room with a large river rock fireplace and a wall of windows overlooking the lake. At the other end of the main level is an office/library with two walls of windows presenting stunning views of the lake in two directions. Sliding patio doors lead to the deck.
The open concept kitchen has a large island in mixed exotic hardwoods that is great for snacks or just for chatting with the chef. The dining area has a view of the lake and sliding patio doors open directly onto the deck. There is a convenient main floor laundry room. French doors lead from the kitchen into a large Muskoka room/sunroom, with a high, vaulted ceiling in exotic woods and walls of glass windows and doors, that provides magnificent views of the lake and woods. Three sets of sliding doors lead from the Muskoka room directly onto the deck. Enjoy breakfast or a romantic dinner on the deck or in the Muskoka room, enjoying gorgeous views in all directions.
A magnificent, wide wooden staircase of mixed exotic hardwoods leads to the upper floor. A loft area with a large balsam infra-red sauna and workout area overlooks the great room and has a gorgeous view out over the lake. The loft separates the master bedroom and ensuite from the other three bedrooms. The master bedroom, with a king-size poster bed, has beautiful poisonwood floors and glorious views of the lake in two directions from immense windows. The walk-in closet is completely cedar lined. The ensuite bathroom has a heated, natural slate floor, a long poisonwood and slate vanity with two sinks, a large shower of glass and slate, and a long 6.5 feet BainUltra ThermoMasseur air tub with programmable cycle, chromotherapy, and heated back. At the other end of the loft, a hallway leads to 3 bedrooms, all of which have a lake view. The bathroom at this side of the upstairs has a large shower with slate walls and glass door. End your day relaxing in the sauna or the ThermoMasseur air tub.
A huge walk-out basement is completely finished, featuring slate floors and huge windows that also have a gorgeous view of the lake. There is an attached double garage and a large parking area behind the cottage, with additional parking on the access road.
The cottage has a commanding, long view of beautiful Skeleton Lake. Natural granite stone steps grace the main entrance and another set of stone steps lead to a boardwalk that runs along the sunroom around to a large deck. The 700 square foot, private deck of exotic hardwood with glass railings offers gorgeous views of Skeleton Lake and some of its most picturesque islands. A cedar stairway descends down to the boathouse. The cottage is winterized for those who enjoy winter sports and activities. Four-wheel drive recommended for winter access.
This unique property is situated at the end of a private road and ensures complete seclusion. It is truly a one-of-a-kind property that will allow you to experience Muskoka at its best in all four seasons. This quiet waterfront property on Skeleton Lake should provide you with one of your most memorable vacations ever.
Above the two-slip boathouse is 650 square feet of beautiful living space. The living quarters include an open concept living and kitchen/dining area that has breathtaking views of the lake from three sides. You can sit around the wood-burning stove on chillier evenings and enjoy the views of the lake. 3 sets of sliding patio doors lead from this area out onto the large sun deck that wraps around the boathouse. Floors, ceilings, and walls are entirely in pine, providing a bright, warm, rustic atmosphere. At the back are two bedrooms with queen-size beds and sliding patio doors that open onto the deck. The bright pine bathroom has a large shower. Above the bedrooms is a large loft with sleeping area that overlooks the living room and the lake. Older children will love the loft!
Have breakfast or a BBQ dinner on the deck. Enjoy the call of the loons. Relax in the hammock. Fish off the deck. Jump off the deck into the lake. The lapping waves will lull you to sleep. You'll never be closer to the water!
The boathouse is available for rent separately in May, June, September & October. When the boathouse is rented separately, the cottage will not be rented. The boathouse is closed in the winter.
Keywords: Cottage and Boathouse
Sandra is a retired professor of Modern Languages and the author of numerous books on French and comparative literature.
People say it has the most stunning views in all of Muskoka. The views of Skeleton Lake and the surrounding forest are breath-taking and you have complete seclusion. The wildlife is abundant. You can engage in a wide variety of activities right from the doorstep. The unique custom-built cottage features a variety of exotic hardwoods from Central America.
Infra-red Sauna,;BainUltra ThermoMasseur Air Tub with chromotherapy; 2 floor-to-ceiling River Rock Fireplaces; Games Room with Pool Table, Air Hockey, Poker Table, etc.; Kayaks; Paddle Boat; etc.
We had a fantastic time there, it's really beautiful and peaceful. [Tortorella Family Ontario, Canada]
We enjoyed our stay and have warm memories. [Dixon Family Ontario, Canada]
Thanks again for allowing us to experience the Hermitage. [Mancuso Family [Ontario, Canada]
We had a great weekend at The Hermitage. Thank you very much for the use of such a beautiful location. I had spent time at Skeleton Lake as a teenager and the trip brought back a flood of great memories. I had forgot how much I enjoyed cottage life. [Kimber Family Ontario, Canada]
We had a fabulous time, it was a bummer coming home, we had such a fun relaxing week, we both wish we could have stayed longer. Thanks very much for everything. [Halder Family Ontario, Canada]
I'm still glowing from the relaxing time we had at your boathouse. It's truly a beautiful and peaceful place. Thanks again for your hospitality and opening your beautiful home to us. [Paul and Rose Ontario, Canada]
I rented The Hermitage for a week, for a family reunion (10 adults). The photos and owner's description lead us to expect a beautiful house and setting; however, the cottage,
boathouse, property, and views exceeded our expectations. Even though it rained everyday
(and sometimes all day) but one while we were there, we LOVED our stay. The main cottage is both spacious and warmly welcoming, and the boathouse is charming. Despite the rain, we kayaked and swam a bit, hiked, and watched thunderstorms and sunrises over the lake (the latter encouraged by the huge windows in the bedrooms). I can't imagine anyone would be disappointed with any aspect of their stay. And the owners were a pleasure to deal with. 5 stars are not enough for this gem.
Our team spent the Thanksgiving Weekend at the Hermitage. The pictures did not prepare us for the beauty of our surroundings, the comfort and luxury of the cottage and the stunning views from each window of the house. We spent our days hiking, kayaking, playing pools, air hockey etc in the games rooms, watching movies and sports in the larger than life TV room and hanging out at the boathouse house which in itself is a beauty. It was a perfect getaway for our group and a great place to team build. I would recommend staying at the Hermitage any time of the year in its peaceful natural surrounding.
Thank you Paul and Sandra from the INDS Team.
Me and My family rent this cottage every year, it is a luxurious cottage with lots of space. It has a great view of the lake, it comes with some kayaks and fishing rods. The lake is a very quiet lake with lots to do and explore, there is plenty of forest to hike through, it is very secluded which works out perfectly for my hijabi mother. Honestly the pictures don't do this place justice, its more beautiful in person and the price is more than fair considering how many this cottage sleeps.
Even after seeing photos we were not prepared for how truly beautiful this cottage would be. "Luxury" is being modest; this cottage literally has EVERYTHING you need for a perfect getaway. We were a team of 13 and it slept us comfortably with more than enough room to spare. I was able to watch the most beautiful sunset from the comfort of my bed from the Lake View bedroom from in the main cabin and it was absolutely breathtaking & a memory I will hold onto. The games room was a huge hit with our team: pool table, air hockey, foosball you name it! We definitely appreciated being able to roll in with a huge group and not worry about activities, the hermitage had us covered! The Boat House was equally impressive with a gorgeous deck that was great for lazing out on and even better for making a big splash into the beautiful waters that surround it.
We had a blast Sandra, thanks for everything!
The Q Team
WOW, what an amazing place we holidayed in on Skeleton Lake, in the Muskoka region north of Toronto. It has a magnificent three storey lake house amidst the silent forest and a beautiful boathouse on the shoreline.
The main house is built with exotic hardwoods and blessed with astounding natural views of the lake and forested islands. The siting allows one to think you are alone by this lake, as no other dwellings are visible from the main house. It has all the luxuries for relaxation, entertaining and recreation.
We really enjoyed dining al fresco on the large deck with barbecue. The cottage is spacious with splendid furnishings and a whole level devoted to games. In the huge lounge room there is an impressive stone fireplace next to a two storey feature-window. This view overlooks the lake, taking in the adjacent fir and pine trees, and the distant forested shorelines, disturbed only by squirrels and small birds. There is also a piano should a song come to mind. Upstairs there are four large bedrooms, a spa and a relaxing infra-red sauna.
The waterfront property includes a magnificent boathouse which is accessed by a wooden stairway to the shoreline. This substantial, and beautiful boathouse can comfortably sleep four, has a lounge area, small kitchen and an extensive deck where one can dream away the stresses of city life relaxing in one of the many Muskoka chairs. There are kayaks for paddling and the swimming is refreshing in the clean, pure lake. We enjoyed the silence and solitude of this place enormously, particularly listening to the mournful yodel of the Loons and watching for other wildlife in the woods.
The owners were very friendly, helpful and informative.
Wherever you are in this fabulous cottage you are aware of the expansive views of the great Canadian wilderness. To experience such tranquility in such comfort is a rare treat.
It's was hard to do anything but relax, unwind, and have fun with friends at this little piece of heaven. The Hermitage was exactly what we were looking for to 'get away from it all' and to catch up with our Canadian friends as we visited from Scotland. It was the perfect place to holiday and experience a side of Canada we find so unique and rustic. Not only is the scenery stunning, tranquil and welcoming. The Hermitage offered us it's comfort and luxury with welcoming arms. We were all in awe of the grandeur yet homely atmosphere the owners have created. It was home from home but on a more spacious and relaxing scale. We particularly loved cooking and conversing in the kitchen. We made many a feast!
The boat house was a lovely edition. We had a lot of fun on the lake and felt with nature here. After swimming we sat at the boathouse overlooking the water as the sun set on our little piece of paradise. It was very peaceful, a moment to remember.
It has to be said we didn't want to leave. The owners did a fantastic job at making us feel welcome and accommodated our needs perfectly. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
The beautiful Muskoka region, which is located about 2 hrs. north of Toronto, is bounded by Georgian Bay on one side and Algonquin Park on the other. Muskoka is among the world's celebrated lakelands. The area was discovered by Samuel de Champlain in 1615. The region features many scenic lakes surrounded by wooded hills and granite rock and offers a wide range of activities year round to suit all tastes and age groups. The unique character and natural beauty of Muskoka draw people from around the world. Skeleton Lake was formed by the impact of a meteor, explaining its somewhat circular shape and great depth. That is also the reason for the limestone bottom, which gives the lake its famous clarity. In the heart of Muskoka, the Hermitage offers a wide diversity of activities in all seasons. Relax and enjoy the natural beauty or engage in a wide choice of sports, sightseeing, cultural events, and other activities. Summer Sports include Hiking, Biking, Golf, Boating, Swimming, Waterskiing, Wake-boarding, Tubing, Jet Skiing, Fishing, and Fitness Centre. Boat Rental is available in the area. There are two Marinas on Skeleton Lake.
Winter Sports include Sports: Cross-country Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Sledding, Skating. The Hermitage is located very close to both cross-country and snowmobile trails. The many sightseeing options include: Steamship Cruises on Lake Muskoka, Museums, Santa's Village, Algonquin Park. All the roads between Highway 11 and Highway 69 in the Muskoka area are extremely scenic, in particular Highways 518, 141, 3, 118 and 169. The towns of Port Carling and Rosseau are well worth a visit. Other Activities: Wildlife Viewing includes deer, bears, wolves, coyotes, wild turkeys, and many other animals and birds. Stargazing from the cottage deck or the boathouse deck is breathtaking. Shopping includes many unique stores and boutiques. Excellent restaurants range from fine dining to casual. Cinemas and theatre.
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May 26 2018 - Jun 29 2018
Changeover Day: Saturday
7 night minimum stay
Jun 30 2018 - Aug 30 2018
Changeover Day: Saturday
7 night minimum stay
Labour Day Weekend
Aug 31 2018 - Sep 3 2018
3 night minimum stay
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Remember about your promise to get your body weight down for special dinner? Time is closer now but you still have a couple of pounds excess fat under your skin. You obviously need an emergency diet program to slim your body -- and it must be fast.
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Sleep earlier to reduce your night snack portion to zero.
Put away any carbs from your meal, change to fiber and protein rich meals
Stop alcohol and softdrink now. Water is a good replacement.
Eat more fruits
Cut your salt to half.
Small body works including weight lifting
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Many of us never imagined we'd be single parents. I know a surprising number of single dads who have primary custody, and a greater number who have their children a great deal (the majority of the time) yet do not have primary residential responsibility on paper.
Many of us find ourselves at a certain age looking back on our lives. We were bachelors once and maintained a certain standard of living. Most of use were not raised learning to cook, clean or keep house. Most of us were certainly not raised with the assumption that we would one day be solely responsible for the care of children.
I remember, long ago, in a condo far, far away – I was single. I never once apologized for the state of my living quarters. Everything was exactly where it was supposed to be. My standard 15 minutes of cleaning per day was usually more than enough to keep the place looking perfect.
My closet had clothes that were ironed, on hangers and sorted by color and style. My socks matched.
My truck was three years old and looked brand new.
I was well-dressed, shaved and well fed.
Then I had a child. My Spawn.
He vomited, pooped, he left friggin MYSTERY FRUIT in my truck. In the summer. Didn't find it until it started to smell. By the time I found it (under the seat) it was tough to tell what it was originally.
Spawn left towels and clothes on the floor.
He lives with me, and has become a responsible young man who is learning to clean up after himself. Now, so many years later, we are still working to improve things, but they are far better than they were. He is always willing to do the work and never complains about doing it.
I have another child who stays with us a large part of the year. We shall call him Houseguest. His mom works out of town a great deal, and is sometimes gone for months at a time. I have been taking care of Houseguest for ten years. He is extremely helpful and very neat at this point.
Houseguest is about two years older than Spawn, and they get along great. At this point, they are very much like brothers. God help anyone who messes with Spawn, for he shall incur the wrath of Houseguest.
Spawn and Houseguest have the same set of rules, and have for years. Other children who stay over are held to a certain invariable standard of behavior. I have never really had a problem.
Why Should They Learn to Clean?
Messes build upon themselves. Dust bunnies multiply. Without cleaning at least twice a week, a house begins to look (and sometimes smell) awful.
Children who grow up not learning how to clean live like pigs. This will prevent them from living in a healthy environment and perhaps attracting a mate at some point in the future.
Cleaning is not something I enjoy. Quite the opposite. I just don't like living in a pigsty. I don't think most people ENJOY wiping their ass, but the same principle applies.
There is a modern idea that we are somehow indentured servants for our children. They are often permitted to roll their eyes, huff and stomp when asked to do simple chores around the house.
Dealing With Protest
A friend of mine asked his daughter and son to fold the laundry. This was met with pouting and protest. He turned on the XBox and started playing Halo. In about an hour she asked, "Where's dinner?" The father's response was that dinner was still in the refrigerator, unmade. Other parts of dinner could be found in the cupboards.
When children protest, it is often unnecessary to scream at them. Eventually they need or want something from you – examples include food, a ride to the mall, or a cell phone that has service activated. Some of them want to watch TV and play video games. Sooner or later, they also get hungry.
We provide a great deal for our children. It is important for them to learn that they should, as soon as they are able, become responsible for chores around the house.
We have not achieved a technological level of self-cleaning dishes or laundry that washes, irons and folds itself. Even if a cleaning service is affordable, this should in no way excuse children from helping to clean up. My mother always had us "pre-clean" the night before the cleaning lady came. This saved her time, improved the quality of the cleaning that the pro did, and saved my parents money. It taught us how to clean, to appreciate having a clean house, and to absolutely despise Wednesday nights.
My view is that little princes or princesses who feel this sort of "manual labor" is somehow beneath them need to learn that sooner or later they are going to have to do it, so they may as well learn to do it sooner.
Age Appropriate Chores
Younger children are often more willing to help. The catch to all of this is that they are frighteningly clumsy. DO NOT take the rag from their hand and "do it for them." Tolerate the best that they can do and call it good enough. As they get older, their work will improve.
Sweeping the floors is a job even the youngest children can learn to do. Complementing them on the good job they did.
Even the smallest children should never be allowed to play with toys until they have cleaned up the mess they made previously. Children should, as a minimum, take their plate to the sink and clean it off. Why would they not?
In my house I'm fine on cooking. But once the meal is made, I'm done with the kitchen. Cleaning up is someone else's problem. No one objects to this arrangement, and at this point it's expected. However, years ago, I bought Wal Mart Plates and used plastic cups until I stopped hearing things fall on the kitchen floor while they were being rinsed.
As I type this, Houseguest and Spawn are cleaning up the kitchen. No one asked them to do this, we were done with a meal.
What happens in many households is children who are as tall or taller than their parents don't help out. This is both ridiculous and intolerable. Even a child staying over one night a week and on weekends CAN pick up the towel off the floor and clean up after themselves. Don't let some imagined guilt turn you into your child's slave. Set standards of behavior and respect and you will raise a respectful, well-behaved child.
Take Your Time
Teaching your child to do household chores can take weeks or months. During this time, it really will be faster for you to do it yourself. Don't. Teach them. Coach them. Work with them. Persist no matter what until they get it. When they do it right, thank them and praise them. Never forget to do this.
You wanted a kid. Do what it takes to raise the kid.
Start Simply
Rome was not built in a day. Children suddenly deprived of their indentured servant may revolt when this manual labor that is clearly beneath them cuts into their PlayStation time. Dont' blame them or their mother. You're the one who let them sit on the couch for years.
Once they get past the initial objections (and if you start young enough these objections will not exist), and these things become habit, plan on adding new privileges to their lives every year as well as new household responsibilities.
By the time they want to drive, my standard of behavior is that they are doing the chores they are supposed to do without being reminded. Being reminded for five or seven years to wash dishes or do laundry is simply ridiculous.
Establish a Routine
Weekly routines are vital. If they KNOW that Saturday morning is bathroom cleaning and Sunday night is laundry, no questions asked, and that is the way it is, the vast majority of kids will eventually fall into line and do what they need to do.
Don't try to get them to do everything at once. You will end up with nothing done. Link their "job performance" to their privileges (video games, cell phones, time at the mall , keys to the car). If they have done what they are supposed to do, then they get what they want. If not, they don't. That's how life works.
If you are consistent and stand your ground, you'll be fine.
Very often, children will complain that their mother takes care of everything. Mom MAY even make you out to be lazy for not doing it all for them. She may make you out to be incapable of housework. Let her. You will possibly be told that other parents don't make THEIR kids do their own laundry. How nice.
Teach your kids the value of contributing to the household. They may or may not thank you for it later on. Don't expect a lot of thanks from your kids. Hope to be remembered fondly as a great parent.


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Last week was so busy I couldn't find time to blog, so I hope to catch up and let people know what I've been up to.
It was scrutiny committee week, which is the one chance that opposition members have a chance to look in detail at the Tory administration's plans for Southend and challenge where we feel appropriate. It was interesting to see the extent to which the Conservative and Liberal Democrat Councillors are uncomfortable with what their government is planning on a whole range of issues, including the localism bill, the open services white paper and school funding arrangements. Hopefully I'll get chance to write in more detail about these issues soon.
I raised a number of issues of great importance to Victoria Ward, including the future of Heath and Carby House on Victoria Avenue and Shelford House and the old 'Alms Houses' on West Street. They are all sources of anti-social behaviour and they are all eye-sores that really do blight the appearance of the town. I supported the original plan to use the Shelford / Alms Houses site for a new health centre. Unfortunately some councillors (mainly Lib Dems) objected and the Primary Care Trust looked elsewhere for a site. Since then residents have been stuck with the rubbish, the squatters and the crime. Funnily enough none of the councillors who objected live anywhere near the site!
Fortunately there is another option been found, with the possibility of demolishing Shelford House and perhaps building a residential home on the site. I'm sure that local residents think that cannot come soon enough.
The future of Heath and Carby House will doubtless take longer to resolve as the council doesn't own the land and the sums of money involved are much larger. Nevertheless, the council is for the first time airing the possibility that we may use compulsory purchase powers if all else fails.


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How far was the Feburary Revolution of 1917 due to the mistakes made by Nicholas 2nd? In the space of a few days in February 1917, Tsarist Russia came to an end. The Romanov family, who had ruled Russia since the seventeenth century, was overthrown and the monarchy was no more. In 1917 there were no signs of revolution, but the Tsar and Tsarina were hugely unpopular in Russia. The outbreak of World War One in 1914 temporarily strengthened the monarchy, with Russia allied to France and Britain against Austria-Hungary and Germany. Russia?s role was to reduce the pressure on the Western Front thus causing Germany and her allies to divert some of its resources to Eastern Europe; it did this by attacking Germany and Austria from the east. In mid-1915 Nicholas made the disastrous decision to take direct command of the Russian armies. From then on, every military failure was directly associated with him. Russian troops were slaughtered in their millions. This meant that he was seen as being an ineffective political and military leader. The Tsarina was left to rule the country in Petrograd. ...read more.
By 1917, widespread discontent existed in Russia. However, there was no food to buy, agricultural production continued to pose a problem in the 1st World War. Due to the dire state of Russia?s economy, the peasants decided to stockpile grain for their own use. Many people in the cities went hungry. The peasants could not gain a stable price for their produce, so they decided to keep it to themselves. They felt that there was nothing important or desirable being produced for them to buy, so this is why they refused to sell their grain, because the money that would be given to them was worthless and all the industries were devoted to the war, so no worthwhile products were for sale. By 1917, only 10% of the total grain harvested was sold to the markets. Any food that was sold was put onto trains and diverted from the cities to the front line. Moscow needed 2200 railway wagons of grain per month to keep it going; in 1917 it was only receiving 300.Food deliveries to Moscow fell 60% short of what was needed. Petrograd, the capital, received only 48% of its total grain requirements. Inevitably this caused severe grain shortages in the cities. ...read more.
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So the doctor said that there's a good chance it was just a Febrile (fever induced) seizure. Because of Keagan's age and history, there's a very good chance he'll have more, so we have to be careful when he may be coming down with something. BUT to be sure that it was just Febrile, they want to do an EEG. If they EEG looks good, then they don't have to do an MRI. If it does not look good, then we'll have to do an MRI and sedate him etc, so I am really hoping that it shows nothing abnormal. His last EEG looked great. Then again, he was two days old when he had that one.
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Hello Charlotte (and others viewing this blog from various areas around MSU)! My name is Danielle, and I'm a sophomore at Michigan State University going for a double-degree in journalism and political science. I've always enjoyed writing, but my love/hate relationship with politics has grown in the past few years. It was towards the end of my freshman year that I decided I was intrigued enough by politics that I wanted to pursue more of it. I'm hoping to one day be a policy analyst or report from the White House. I prefer print journalism to broadcast, so I doubt any of you will be seeing me on TV. But you never do know…
I LOVE MSU. I joke that for as long as I can remember green has been my favorite color, so coming here just seems right, but it's true. There was a phase where I liked blue but green has prevailed (obviously). I like the football games, the people, feeding ducks at the Red Cedar, the scenery (usually in the fall)…just, everything. People think it's crazy how many other people I'll graduate with or how big some classes are, but I think it's crazy that they don't see WHY so many people are actually here. It makes perfect sense to me!
Well I don't want to make this too long since people lose their attention span after a while, so basically, that's it. I'll be reporting on the Charlotte community for the majority of the rest of this semester, and in the several visits I've had – I think I'm one of the lucky ones. I've enjoyed Charlotte and hope to accurately and justly report on it to not only Charlotte, but others too. I also hope that you'll appreciate at least some of the news I put up, and whether you do or not, comments are welcome. I wouldn't be any kind of journalist if I didn't have to face my audience(s). Thanks for reading! GO GREEN!!
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In the late 1950s and early 60s, the Belleville Kenmors were a force in Ontario baseball. The team won league and Ontario Championships, and established themselves as one of the finest collection of baseball players in Ontario.
Most of the players got their start in the Belleville Minor Baseball Association, moving on as age required to higher levels of competition, culminating in playing in the Senior "A" ranks – the highest level of baseball in Ontario at that time. And throughout that time the majority of the players on the various teams were the same group that had started in minor baseball.
The Kenmors won 2 Provincial Championships, the Junior in 1960, and the Senior in 1962. Added to this were 2 Provincial Runner-up's in Junior and one Provincial Runner-up in Senior. No Belleville Team has ever repeated what the Kenmors accomplished.
The Kenmors Team – then known as the Joyces – disbanded in 1969, after again coming close to an Ontario Championship in the Inter County Baseball League.
The Kenmors Baseball Team was a group of "home-grown talent," with many of the players still residing in the Belleville area. Their careers after Baseball included significant business accomplishments, contributions to the local sporting scene and accomplishments in a range of sports. Four of the team members have previously been inducted into the Belleville Sports Hall of Fame – Larry Mavety, Rick Locke, Ken Soden and Pete Weston.
The Kenmors were truly a great group of athletes who made Belleville proud.
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Stockholm: The prestigious Nobel science awards are worth far more than the USD 1.5 million prize money: they can pad a company's coffers with USD 24 million and even add two years to a laureate's life, experts say.
While each Nobel prize laureate receives a diploma, a gold medal and a cheque worth 10 million Swedish kronor (USD 1.5 million, 1.0 million euros), several studies show the award is worth far more to the winner, companies and universities with which they are associated.
Nothing beats having a Nobel Prize winner onboard for instance when a young biotech firm is trying to raise money ahead of an initial public offering, according to a study published in May by scientific review Research Policy.
"In this first period, when they had very few tangible assets like patents or drugs in clinical trials, the Nobel prize (winner associated with the company) appears to have given them a significant USD 24-million (17-million-euro) boost in raising money," explained Paula Stephan, of Georgia State University, who co-authored the study.
It is a valuable asset "being able to say right up front that you have a Nobel laureate affiliated with the firm," the economist said, pointing out that "everybody has heard about the Nobel prize (and) I just don't think ... that Wall Street knows nearly as much about the other kinds of prizes as the Nobel."
However, her study also showed that once a biotech firm is more established, investors want proof of concrete achievements and advances, rendering a Nobel laureate affiliation worthless.
More interesting for the laureates themselves perhaps is another study showing that Nobel physics and chemistry prize winners live between one and two years longer than their unlauded peers.
"We don't think it's the value of the money (that makes them live longer)," explained Andrew Oswald of the British University of Warwick, who co-authored the study published in the Journal of Health Economics in 2008.
"We think its the value of the prestige, how it changes peoples' minds," he said, explaining the findings of the research that compared the life spans of winners of the physics and chemistry prizes between 1901 and 1950 with their colleagues who were only nominated but never won a Nobel.
In fact, of all the world's science prizes, "none of them come anywhere close to the Nobels in terms of impact and influence," Roger Highfield, the Editor-in-Chief of New Scientist said.
"The physics, chemistry and medicine Nobels are the supreme awards, the ones for which scientists would happily sell their grandmothers on eBay," he said.
Stockholm: The prestigious Nobel science awards are worth far more than the USD 1.5 million prize money: they can pad a company's coffers with USD 24 million and even add two years to a laureate's life, experts say.


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George Washington Carver:
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As a member of the TOS Review Crew I recently received a free copy of the DVD George Washington Carver: His Life and His Work from Marshall Publishing. Let me share a bit about this biographical DVD to give you an idea of it's content and quality.
First, a little bit of background about Mr. Carver:
George Washington Carver, often referred to as the "peanut man", was born into slavery during the Reconstruction years in the South and lived a life filled with poor health (whooping cough while young), poverty (when he finally did put his money in a bank he lost it all) and prejudice (due to his Negro heritage). Carver is known for his research into and promotion of alternative crops to cotton, prompted by the destruction of crops by boll weevils and depletion of soil nutrients caused by not rotating crops. He's considered an expert in agriculture and horticulture and is an accomplished artist of the beauty of nature. While researching and teaching at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama he worked with land management and compiled a list of over 300 uses for and by-products of peanuts (cosmetics, dyes and paints, plastics, gasoline and even nitroglycerin).
George is an example of what hard work, a positive attitude and a good education can produce, even under hardship. George is commemorated on January 5, George Washington Carver Recognition Day, the anniversary of his death.
**Interesting tidbit: George W. Carver only used the "W" to be recognized because there was more than one George Carver. Although asked about the "W" and jokingly accepting the suggestion that it must mean "Washington", the W didn't mean anything--George never even used it. Like our president George Washington, George W. Carver was, however, a man of many important firsts in his family, his race, and the agricultural field.
The first thing we noticed about the DVD started at the very beginning -- lots of bright, colorful nature pictures, especially flowers. As we learned about George we found out that he was an artist and won a prize for his picture of a flowering yucca. George's story unfolded, in chronological order, with a sprinkling of George's words and thoughts. We also learned about the struggles George went through as well as opportunities he encountered. Who knew peanuts could be used for so many things?
We like historical and biographical books and stories of all kinds. This DVD is a keeper. At about one half hour long, it captures your attention, is informative, and is easy on the eyes with wonderful images. There is pleasant music in the background too. When it finished my daughter even said "That was neat. It was good." (We also talked about how this story reminded us of a book we read about Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female doctor. My husband commented that he had seen a different TV special on Mr. Carver but thought the Marshall DVD was much better. We'll be watching this again.
In addition to the DVD there is also a Study Guide (see the website) which gives additional information and discussion questions.
Keep or toss? We will definitely be keeping this DVD. The suggested age is appropriate. The price is reasonable for the quality of the DVD. I'm thinking this will be a good start to a science project at some point too -- something like 101 Things To Do With Peanuts. Marshall Publishing has done a great job, and I'm interested in checking out some of the other DVDs they offer.
Marshall Publishing also offers books and DVDs about animals, fire trucks, jets and planes, monster trucks, motor sports, rockets, space ships, trains and trucks. Music CDs are also available. Other educational and historical DVDs include Lincoln and Gettysburg, the History of the Oregon Trail and the Pony Express, the Historic Expedition of Lewis and Clark and several more. Go here to see more choices.
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"Mom, would you rather be stabbed in the stomach or in the brain?"
--silence ensues--
"I don't know!"
"Come on Mom."
"Fine, umm... the stomach."
"Because if you're stabbed in the brain you're most likely to die or have some serious and lasting brain damage."
That satisfied Vicbowin just fine, but then Albowin popped in and his response broke my heart.
"I think I'd rather be stabbed in the brain." He said, matter of factly.
Wondering if he understood what brain damage meant, I asked "Why?"
"Because then I'd die and I want to die cause I don't like being alive."
It wasn't even as if he was trying to get attention. It was the simple truth and I nearly cried.
My baby boy is only 7 years old!
Some days he worries me so much that I think I'll be physically ill. Some nights I lay awake and wonder what I can possibly do to make things easier for him.
I feel like his only warrior in a world of people who only half care, or don't understand.
What part of the brain has to be malfunctioning for a 7 year old to spout suicidal thoughts?
I understand that he doesn't grasp the concept of death, but that doesn't excuse the words.
'I don't like being alive.'
I can't stand it. I want to scream at the powers that be and demand an answer or help or even just for another warrior to fight for him when I'm tired and emotional.
I worry so much about that little person that I've held and kissed and loved for so many long and wonderful years and I wonder what will happen to him if I can't find the help he needs soon.


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To celebrate my birthday (which is not for a few days), we took a scenic drive along the Hudson River to Upstate New York for an amazing dinner in a farm called Stone Barns.
It is a non-profit community based farm. Its also an education center for food and agriculture. This farm boasts of 80 hectares of sprawling fertile land. And the pictures below will tell you why it is named such.
They have various tours and events for visitors. They even have a farm gift shop which carries an assortment of farming and barn merchandise.
The main attraction for us and our hungry bellies was the Blue Hill restaurant located inside Stone Barns.
The original Blue Hill restaurant is located off Washington Square Park (near my school) in NYC. The genius behind this gastronomic feast was that we had no menus! We were given a long list of ingredients that the chef would use (all from the farm) and were asked to specify if there was anything in the list that we didn't want in our meal. Everything thing else would be left up to the creative design of our dear old chef.
The interiors of the restaurant were simple – clean lines, accented by flowers and the picturesque scenery outside.
We were asked to choose between a 6 course meal with 2 courses of dessert or a 5 course meal with one dessert course. We chose the latter. So this is what the chef whipped up for us. For starters:
Of course we were served fresh baked bread which came with butter, ricotta cheese and two types of flavored salts: finely ground parsnips and carrots mixed with sea salt. I mixed the salts with the butter and cheese and it was just heavenly!
The next course was simple yet incredibly tasty: mixed green salad with yogurt. The greens were so fresh and so tasty!
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After the fish, we were served ravioli stuffed with mixed cheese from the farm and seasoned by assorted greens. Again, very simple dish yet very very tasty.
Finally we had pork on a bed of vegetable risotto and pine nuts.
We were rather disappointed by this last dish. It was delicious but we expected a little more "production" for the last course, especially when we were riding on such a build up from the previous courses.
Dessert was good but given that I am such a sweets addict I was expecting to get blown away.
As a whole, this was an awesome experience and I highly recommend it to anyone who is up for an adventure. We had a lot of fun trying to guess what the next customized dish would be. We also enjoyed spying on our neighbors to see what the chef whipped up for them. The long but lovely drive, the picturesque landscape, the excellent service and ambience and the fresh ingredients makes it all worth it – ok ok I should have also said the irreplaceable company. So thanks to Little Twinboy for agreeing to take me on this brief jaunt. I'm posting more pictures below taken on our way out.


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A Phase 1a/1b Study of PPI-383 in Healthy Adults and Hepatitis C Patients
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01928147
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First Posted : August 23, 2013
Last Update Posted : November 26, 2015
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|Condition or disease
|Hepatitis C, Chronic
|Drug: PPI-383 Drug: Placebo
|Phase 1
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|Actual Enrollment :
|114 participants
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|Official Title:
|A Phase Ia and Ib Dose-Ranging Study to Assess the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Antiviral Efficacy of PPI-383 in Healthy Adults and Hepatitis C Patients
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|August 2013
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|July 2015
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Experimental: PPI-383 single dose escalation in healthy volunteers
There will be up to 10 sequential single dose cohorts to assess the bioavailability of different doses and formulations; a food effect cohort will be included.
Drug: PPI-383
Drug: Placebo
Experimental: PPI-383 multiple doses in healthy volunteers
Upon completion of the single dose cohorts, an additional cohort will receive the highest well-tolerated dose from the single dose cohorts or placebo once daily for five days; up to additional cohorts may receive multiple doses of different formulations or different regimens
Drug: PPI-383
Drug: Placebo
Experimental: PPI-383 multiple dose escalation in HCV Subjects
Upon completion of the single and multiple dose healthy volunteer cohorts, there will be 3, and potentially 4, sequential cohorts of HCV patients
Drug: PPI-383
Drug: Placebo
- Safety and tolerability, as measured by clinical adverse events and laboratory assessments [ Time Frame: Part I, up to day 12; and Part II, up to day 17 ]
- PPI-383 plasma levels [ Time Frame: Part I, up to day 12; and Part II, up to day 17 ]
- serum HCV RNA levels [ Time Frame: Part II, up to day 17 ]
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- Age 18 to 65 years
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- BMI 18 to 35 kg/m2
- Otherwise in good health, without severe or clinically significant chronic or recurrent conditions requiring frequent medical intervention or continual pharmacologic management, except for anti-hypertensive use
- No medical or psychosocial conditions that would potentially interfere with the subject's ability to comply with the study assessments or visit schedule.
Part II patients - key exclusion criteria
- Seropositive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody or hepatitis B virus (HBV) surface antigen (HBsAg)
- Signs or symptoms of decompensated liver disease
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- Diabetes Mellitus treated with insulin or hypoglycemic agents
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- White blood cell count <4,000/mm3
- Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) < 1800 per mm3
- Platelet count <100,000 per mm3
- Serum creatinine > upper limit of normal (ULN) at the central study laboratory
- Serum albumin <3.4 g/dL
- Total bilirubin >2.0 mg/dL
- Clinically significant abnormality in the electrocardiograms (ECGs) at screening
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01928147
|Investigational site
|Phoenix, Mauritius
|United Kingdom
|Investigational site
|London, United Kingdom, NW3 2QG
|Investigational site
|London, United Kingdom, SE5 9RS
|Investigational site
|London, United Kingdom, UE1 2AD
|Investigational site
|London, United Kingdom, W2 1NY
|Investigational site
|Nottingham, United Kingdom
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|Nathaniel Brown, M.D.
|Presidio Pharmaceuticals
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|NCT01928147 History of Changes
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|First Posted:
|August 23, 2013 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|November 26, 2015
|Last Verified:
|November 2015
Keywords provided by Presidio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.:
NS5B polymerase inhibitor
Phase 1
Genotype 1
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C, Chronic
Liver Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Hepatitis, Viral, Human
Virus Diseases
Enterovirus Infections
Picornaviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Flaviviridae Infections
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Release day: The Soldier's Woman
Today is the official release of The Soldier's Woman by Kelly Lyonns (book 1, Bladewood Legacy) (paperback and ebook, Atlas Productions). Here's the blurb:
There really were times when being a petite well-bred lady was positively tedious.
Charlotte Everslea, dedicated paranormal artefact hunter, was in need of a little help to retrieve a dangerously powerful book. Not to mention, to rescue some children, thwart a Machiavellian nemesis and evade Napoleon's Portuguese army. What she didn't need was an unbiddable overprotective stormy-eyed Redcoat, even if he was sent by fate.
Being both a gentleman and a soldier was sometimes most inconvenient.
Colonel Maximilian Bladewood was used to giving orders and having them obeyed both on and off the battlefield. But the petite golden-haired hoyden, to whose accidental intervention he owed his life, challenged both his authority and his sanity. Regardless, his duty was clear. Even if it included protecting a stubbornly obsessed innocent from the dangers of a war.
Cross-purposed and with the civilised world at stake, fate throws down another challenge – hope for love. All it will cost them are the vows they have each sworn to keep.
Kelly dropped by today to tell us a little about this book:
The Soldier's Woman is the first book in the Bladewood Legacy series and features the eldest Bladewood brother, Colonel Maximillian Bladewood. The book is set in 1810 Napoleonic Portugal where the British have just retaken Lisbon from the French forces. Alliances during the Napoleonic wars changed frequently and rapidly, with balances of power often held very tenuously. Battles were won or lost as a result of the most ridiculous decisions or unbelievable series of events. I asked the question: what if the chaos was not just due to political jockeying, king-making and general incompetence, but there was actually some Machiavellian plan at work; someone manipulating events though paranormal forces? The idea of secret societies and mysteries beyond the everyday, the realm of magic perhaps, was intriguing. I wanted to explore the idea through a story arc using the Bladewood family's large unusual family tree, hence the idea of a series. In The Soldier's Woman I wanted the very down-to-earth hero with his fixed ideas of right and wrong, to meet not only love, but a world that he doesn't even suspect exists. Charlotte's challenges are not so different to his; both are trapped by their sense of duty. That duty has kept both of them from making emotional commitments in their lives. In Maximillian's case probably from a fear of further loss; Charlotte's more so from the isolating nature of her work. Despite the paranormal elements it remains a Regency romance.
You can find out more about this book at Kelly's website or buy it from Atlas.
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Watched the last episode of BBC's excellent The Musketeers on February 3, 2017.
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The third series was the last and I appreciate that they gave each of the characters a send off.
CurrerBell and I finished the first series of BBC's Broadchurch on January 6, 2016.
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We have yet to see the second series yet as we just haven't been able to muster the drive for it yet; we know once we start it we're going to be in for a dramatic and exhausting ride.
We watched the final episode of the BBC's Wallander entitled "The Troubled Man" based on the book of the same name by Swedish author Henning Mankell this past Sunday (10/16/16) evening, and it was a calm and thoughtful end to a great series.
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This final fourth series ended with Kurt Wallander more at peace then we've seen him up to this point. Instead of drinking himself to self-destruction, the detective is exercising and spending more time with his daughter and granddaughter.
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