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Saturday, June 15, 2013
Boston Model 18 - Boston Model 19 - Hunt Boston Model 17 : The reboot continues... June 15th, 2013
We're 4 years old!! It's been 4 years since I've repaired my Dad's Model 18 sharpener. I gave up on finding a replacement part online. I didn't "get" why he wanted fix his sharpener so badly. After catching him trying to cut his own gear from scratch (no pun intended) using a surplus scalpel (where in the world did he get that???) I resolved to figure something out.
The costs involved were technically "not worth it", but circumstances pushed me into becoming an accidental maker to prevent Pop from making an accident. Until this was completed, he didn't approve of me "wasting money" on the prototyping for this. I think he meant to be considerate and didn't want to cause me any inconvenience.
Don't get me wrong though, apart from the stunt I caught him in, Pop knew his stuff. More formally put, he was an engineer and had strong materials expertise. Though this was initially one of my "secret projects" (as in...I didn't want him bugging while I was trying to figure this out), I depended greatly on his input for some of the key decisions and revisions that were made in the materials selection and production process.
Whyyyy?? I didn't get it either at first. Why not just buy another sharpener? After getting a hold of these sharpeners (I have test units for each Model we support) it didn't take me long to figure out they just don't make 'em like they used to. So does that mean new products are no good? Anything that's comparable that I've found, cost in the range of 50 to over 100 dollars.
Cheaper units have been reported not to last very well and be of lower quality. Most folks that have contacted me simply would rather repair it than have it go entirely to waste. Some have even more sentimental reasons (believe it or not) for keeping these going. Providing these parts for do-it-yourselfers makes more economic sense than setting up a "repair service" and shipping the entire unit back and forth.
Was it worth it? From a cost standpoint, it wasn't worth it to do the tooling make one single unit and complete a repair. To get it ultimately fixed, that's just what it took. To recoup my costs, I decided to make this option available to the many other folks out there that I had found were also looking for this part. If you have a unit that needs repair, you can get one without having to invest in the tooling and materials it takes to produce one.
When can I get one?
June is historically a slow month for production. Family celebrations and vacation / travel have taken some time out of production these past two weeks, but future support (and continued support for past customers) for these items has not ended. Listings for these parts on eBay will resume by 6/16/13.
Here is a repost of the instructions link:
It has been brought to my attention that some of these photos are too dark to see. A redo of the photos is on my to do list.
Spring Cleaning - um...is it still Spring??
Not soon enough, but better than "never", the spring cleaning on support for these electric pencil sharpeners continues. I am still making the large shaft-drive gears for these sharpeners.
I'm making time to improve my production setup to keep inventory that has been tested and ready to ship in steady supply. Here are some of the other improvements that have taken place over time for production, delivery, and support of these parts:
1) Production time is being reduced by increase in the setup tooling. This is being yet again doubled, so that the time required to build up a tested supply of stock is less and will prevent or reduce downtime between listings.
2) Photos of which sharpener is supported have been added to each listing. This will also prevent folks from ordering the wrong part.
3) Packing Envelopes and USPS Tracking has actually been in effect for a long time. All orders are packed in bubble-wrap envelopes (or boxed if quantity order requires it) and shipped via USPS First Class mail, with tracking included. Typically, this takes 2 - 5 business days for delivery. This is included with the purchase price for US domestic destinations. Expedited or International delivery options are available at the buyer's expense.
Also included is the 5"16 retainer clip that I have found works to keep the gear in place. This has also been a standard part of the purchase and the listings will be updated to clarify that you don't have to ask for one, or pay extra for it.
4) Incidental changes in cost for production, online commerce fees, mailing and mailing materials costs, have been kept in-check and going on the 4th year of this support, the product price has been kept the same.
Future changes - Just the FAQs
Though the ebay listings have been amended to help answer some common questions, A FAQ will also be added to these listings to provide info that will help prevent repair or ordering delays.
Later, I'll be adding another blog to provide some tips on how to get started in various making processes for hobby and other uses. My original title was to be "The Accidental Maker" but that almost implies "the one" when I really mean only one of increasingly many. Stay tuned for "An Accidental Maker" and even if you don't know it yet, you may be one too.
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Hello, I am in Vancouver, BC Canada and have a Boston Model 18. Serial # 02520626. I need a large gear. Do you have any in-stock? Can you send me one?ReplyDelete
I also, am in need of the large gear for a Model 18. Apparently you don't have any stock at this time - no listing on eBay. Will you advise cost and availability? Thanks, W.R. Owens wr.owens at gmail.comReplyDelete
I need to order a large gear for a Model 18 and didn't see any available on ebay. Could you please send me information on how to purchase a new gear?ReplyDelete
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Looking at the plastic gear for the model 17 I noticed in the photo of the back of the gear that it doesn't have two little 'nipples' as does the one that broke in the one that I have. They would appear to be necessary in order to seat the gear in place. Is that not true?ReplyDelete
Hello are you planning to list the gear for the model 17 on ebay again?ReplyDelete
I have a Model 18 which my wife used during her 38 year teaching career. It was a present from her father. The large gear stripped about 15 teeth recently. Didn't see any active auctions on eBay for you. Are you still making/selling these? Email me Greg.w.hall *at* gmail.comReplyDelete
I would also like to purchase a Model 18 gear. I hope that you will be running another batch shortly. There has been NO sharpener that sharpens pencils like my trusty Model 18... This unit got me through medical illustration school in the 80s! mark.morita at gmail.comReplyDelete
I have a Model 18 that I replaced the gear on. The other day - the sharpener just started on it's own. Only way to stop it was to unplug it - or get this - put a pencil in it. Any suggestions?ReplyDelete
My Boston Model #18 hums and the drum doesn't turn. I have cleaned out the sharpening cone with a paperclip. The round plastic gear is still pliable and not cracked. Could it be stripped which would cause it not to turn?ReplyDelete
My model 18 motor works but does not sharpen pencils. Upon inspection, the large gear is missing two of its teeth. I am looking for a replacement gear. Do you plan on running a batch anytime soon? How much does one cost?ReplyDelete
Mr. Valens: I'm in Canada, Ontario, and my Boston Pencil Sharpener, Model 18, s/n # JH-0026053 has its large gear shattered. Would you supply a new one? Reply @ email@example.com
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This is an article I wrote about my experience at the Titleist Performance Institute's (TPI) Junior Coach Program. Keep in mind that it was originally written for strength coaches and personal trainers, although I tried to revise it a little to make it a little easier to read.
Last winter I attended the TPI Junior Coach certification. One of the strengths of TPI is its advisory board. For their Junior Coach program, they have assembled some of the world's top researchers, coaches, and doctors with respect to childhood development, to be on the advisory board. The board includes people like Istvan Balyi, who coined the term Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD); Brian Grasso, the founder of the IYCA; and among other top minds, Dr. Ernst Zwick, David Donatucci, and Al Vermeil. With the help of this incredible advisory board, TPI has come up with a brilliant system to train children. At the workshop, they make a very solid case for kids to be starting "deliberate play" at the ages of 5 and 6.
The LTAD approach is "the life-long athletic performance development model," which has been adopted by many countries and organizations, including TPI and USA Hockey, and "focuses on having kids perform age-appropriate skill acquisition drills to maximize athletic potential. It gets progressively more specialized as the athlete develops and reaches the next level of development." Tudor Bompa stated "From early childhood to maturation, people go through several stages of development, which include pre-puberty, puberty, post-puberty and maturation. For each development stage, there is a corresponding phase of athletic training."
So what exactly are these "age-appropriate acquisition drills"? To answer that we need to look at what Titleist calls "Physical Literacy." Physical Literacy is the "development of fundamental movement skills (FMS) and fundamental sport skills (FSS) which allow a child to move confidently and efficiently in a wide range of physical activities. A child should be physically literate by the onset of the growth spurt." For girls, peak height velocity averages 12 years old and for boys, it's 14.
After a solid base of FMS, kids can transition into fundamental sport skills, which are basically skills that are more specific to the tasks of that sport, with much more complex movements. Skipping over the fundamental movement skills and jumping too quickly into fundamental sport skills (Early Specialization) can rob a kid of the proper development. "A child who develops a better base of FMS will develop sport skills at a faster rate and peak at a higher level of expertise." It's building the foundation before the rest of the house.
Also worth it is the TPI Junior Coach program. If you have an opportunity to go, it's an eye opening experience. All of the information in this article was plagiarized from the workshop textbook.
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"Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts" Zechariah 4:6.
In 1 Samuel 2:9 the Bible says "…for by strength shall no man prevail." This means no one makes it in life by sheer muscles or human ability. You can't function by your own human strength, wisdom and intelligence and expect to achieve much. You can only make real impact and achieve incontrovertible success when you function with the ability of the Spirit.
Knowing this, the Apostle Paul declared in 2 Corinthians 3:5 (AMP): "Not that we are fit (qualified and sufficient in ability) of ourselves to form personal judgments {or} to claim {or} count anything as coming from us, but our power {and} ability {and} sufficiency are from God." When you function by the ability of the Spirit, you'll never be at your wit's end. You'll never run out of power or divine might to accomplish whatever task you have ahead of you.
Zerubbabel had a lot to accomplish for the Lord, but knew he couldn't do the work with his human ability. Therefore, the Lord told the prophet Zechariah to give him the message: "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit." Now, he wasn't telling Zerubbabel to just sit back and let the Spirit move him. Rather, he wanted him to function with the ability of the Spirit in accomplishing the work.
This was the secret to the success recorded by the Apostles in the Early Church as they carried out God's work; they functioned by the power of the Spirit. The Apostle Paul, for one, made copious references to the ability of God's Spirit in him. In Colossians 1:29, he said, "whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily". He knew there was something energizing him from within: it was the power of the Spirit. No wonder he said, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me" (Philippians 4:13).
Recognize the workings of the spirit in you, that consciousness will produce a divine force that'll propel you to accomplish things supernaturally: at your work, school, home, in your finance, physical body, and in every area of your life. Hallelujah.
The Spirit of God energizes me for victory and position me for the transcendent life because He lives in me! By Him, I labour, striving according to the working of His power that works within me mightily. I'm excelling in every area of my life, because the competence and excellence by which I function is by the Spirit of God.
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Watching my child learn to read/write is a complete joy to me! I've always loved to read and there are times when I love to write and seeing my kids find the joy in that is high on my list. Sidney just turned 5 years old and is learning to read and write. I've been finding some funny little notes around the house---on paper, on the chalkboard, etc. Here's some of the latest and greatest:
MUSKTEER iS THE BEST (Barbie has a musketeers movie out that Sidney loves).
SiDNEY iS THE BEST
TAYLOR iS THE NOT GOOD
STELLA iS THE CUTE
SiDNEY iS THE BEST BCUS SHEE CAN ACT LiC U PRiNSSUSS
I love that she uses all caps except for the "i"s.
Sidney is just following in the footsteps of big brother, Taylor, who likes to write short stories, and loves reading. He is whipping right through the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books ( he read two last week and is halfway through another one!) and tries to read for an hour a night! Yesterday, he started writing a story that I found lying around. I'm not sure why the funny spacing....but I got a kick out of it!
Moon Myiesterys #1
Chapter 1
are we on the moon?
Once there was
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They live in orlando, flarda.
One time they blasted
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And it said "yes."
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I went to the mall with my little sis this morning just to bond with her, and also inquire at Smart regarding their Wimax offer. Since the SMART/PLDT office is so full of people, we decided to just hang out and let my dad apply for the Wimax, I'm the one who will pay though 😛
After shopping for my little sis, I just decided to have my hair cut. I said to the stylist, "Bahala ka…" ("its up to you…") because I'm too lazy to think of a hairstyle.
Excuse my Stress Drilon (stressed) fez here 🙂
I love my blush combination here, my cheeks are soo chubby and glowy! 😀


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DGES graduate Alette Willis has won the 2011 Kelpies Prize for new Scottish literature for children 8 to 12 years of age for her first novel "How to Make a Golem (and Terrify People)", published by Floris Books (ISBN 9780863158407). Alette's PhD thesis (2007) concerned writers' and readers' use of narratives in making everyday ethical decisions in relation to places and to the organisms, human and other-than-human, whom they encounter. Through both her writing and the oral storytelling she does at theRoyalBotanic Garden, as well as at other venues inEdinburgh, she tries to put into practice some of the things she learned through this research.
For her day job, she works as a research fellow with Prof Liz Bondi in theSchoolofHealthin Social Science at theUniversityofEdinburgh(as well as with colleagues in theSchoolofDivinity) on a project looking at counselling and psychotherapy inScotland. Her particular areas of interest are in the role space and place play in the development of professional identities and in the use of narrative in knowledge exchange activities.
Alette Willis will be visiting schools in Ottawa to talk about her children's book and to share her enthusiasm for creative story work from June 5th to 12th. For more information about the book, or to get in touch, please visit her website: www.alettejwillis.com.
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Tuesdays With Dorie: Chocolate Oatmeal Almost-Candy Bars
>> Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Phew I think my book was getting dusty after not being touched for a few months. I seriously was going to do last week's, but then I realized it was Wed. and I missed it haha So now I'm back with Dorie's Chocolate Oatmeal Almost-Candy Bars. I made these late last night, so I couldn't eat them until this morning. This is what I had for breakfast with my coffee.
It took me a long time to make this bc I had to shell the peanuts. Also, I didn't measure out the raisins, and I definitely didn't put enough. I love chocolate and raisins together, so I'll make sure to take care of that next time.
Thanks Lillian of Confectiona's Realm for choosing this week's recipe! You can find the recipe on p. 114-115 of Dorie's Baking: From My Home To Yours or on Lillian's blog.


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With every pound of the pavement, the daily stresses seem to fade away. The house chores aren't in front of you. The calendar, filled to the brim with activities requiring aggressive mileage, is nowhere in sight.
"It's almost like meditation," says Amy Pietrasanta, mother to two kids. "It's just the time when you go out and no one's calling you, no one's bothering you, nothing is waiting for you to do it. It's just you, running."
That's why she is training for Run Like A Mother, a 5K in Ridgefield scheduled for May 12. For many women, this event is a Mother's Day gift to themselves that represents more than fitness.
"It's really, really more the mental well-being and the peace that we get that makes us a better woman and a better mother at the end of the day, if we just take that time for ourselves," says founder Megan Searfoss, who created this concept seven years ago when she moved to Fairfield County and realized her three kids were acclimated but she needed something for herself. An impromptu meeting of 45 women grew quickly, thanks to a viral Facebook campaign.
"In Ridgefield this year we'll have 2,000 women running our race," she says proudly, and that's not the half of it. RLAM is now celebrated in eight locations across the country, attracting a total of 10,000 participants.
Searfoss, an Ironman triathlete, is thrilled to see her peers progress: "I get the same charge when I see any woman cross the 5K finish line … because I know that they're feeling the same way I do when I compete."
A group of mothers has been meeting once a week for the last month and a half for training. This camaraderie has proven to be vital, as it is easy to put-off exercise time if no one is counting on you.
"One of the things we like to tell moms is that this is important and you need to schedule it….put this on your calendar and make it like any other appointment," says trainer Deb Povinelli, also a physical therapist. "Seeing the smiles on their face … as they run a minute, then they run three minutes, then they run six minutes and they think, 'Oh my gosh, I'm actually doing this! It's so rewarding for us as trainers."
Searfoss had taken her passion to the Boston Marathon and was there when the bombs went off.
"I feel very violated, I think most runners felt violated that this happened," she says, acknowledging a sense of solidarity that these athletes feel. "I've already got my hotel reservations for next year. I'm running Boston Marathon. This is a big deal for all of us."
That spirit of togetherness will also be on full display Sunday as kids reverse roles to cheer-on their moms. Pietrasanta is among many first-time participants who are ready to take the leap and join this sisterhood of strength and friendship.
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Run for The Chelly Foundation
Organized by: Iwonka Stepniak
I am running the NYC Marathon on Nov. 6. Upon embarking on my fourth round of marathon training in this lifetime (I've run one marathon a year for the past three years), I decided to make this time about more than just the miles. A friend and colleague of mine, Jason R. Baron, has selflessly founded and supported a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called The Chelly Foundation - which has the purpose of bringing about positive changes in people's lives through literacy, education and other means.
Jason's goal with the organization is to keep alive the generous spirit of his Mother who passed away from multiple sclerosis after many years of the disease. The idea for a project in Cambodia was inspired by the remarkable story of Nan Nop, who was one of his Mother's last caretakers. Based on what Jason learned about Nan's village, he wished to make a modest effort in improving the education of children there, through the funding of a library, and through a scholarship fund to enable especially girls (and boys too) to receive a University education.
The Chelly Foundation's first projects have involved providing books and other school materials to hundreds of children in the village of Snay Ang Chet (a small village in Kampot Province in Cambodia). Later in 2015, a freestanding one-room library was constructed at the village's secondary school. In addition to being stocked with books, the library was built to house computers with connections to the Internet. The Chelly Library was officially dedicated in a ceremony held in January 2016. The library is overseen by three part-time librarians paid for by The Chelly Foundation. In addition, The Chelly Foundation is also currently funding a full-time teacher dedicated to teaching English to 400 secondary students at the school, and through the Foundation four students will receive scholarships this Fall to enroll in the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Most recently, The Chelly Foundation has given out bicycles to students who walk the furthest to elementary school (up to 10 kilometers each way), and has built the first playground at an elementary school in the local district.
This cause is one that I believe deserves far greater attention, and it is amazing to me how such small amounts go so far to bring happiness and opportunities to these children.
$25 = 100 reading books at the high school in Khmer and English
$30 = one month of a librarian's salary at the high school
$35 = a bicycle for a student who currently walks a long way to elementary school
$100 = a year's school supplies and uniforms for a student attending the Royal University of Phnom Penh
$150 = one month of an English teacher's salary at the high school (8 classes of 50 students)
$400 = one year's scholarship for one student to attend the Royal University of Phnom Penh
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Please help us raise money for The Chelly Foundation-- I run, we donate, the children win.
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Israel's Cabinet Approves Carrot-and-Stick Program to Convince African Illegals to Go Home (video)
"I think it's important that people understand we are doing absolutely nothing illegal here, and something absolutely essential."
Liberals Freaking Over Trump Deportation of Criminal Illegals
President Trump is not only keeping his promise but keeping Obama's broken promise of deporting criminal illegal aliens. So why ar Liberals having a cow?
Israel's Crisis With Mexico Over, But Not Done
Mexico's president was polite when speaking with President Rivlin by phone but clear that his country is not likely to 'forgive and forget' so fast.
Shin Bet Foils Terror Kidnap Attempt
An Islamic Jihad terrorist plot to kidnap an Israeli was foiled in a joint operation by the Shin Bet and Israel Police.
2 Illegal PA Arab Workers Die in Moshav Fire
Two illegal workers from the Palestinian Authority died in a moshav fire near Latrun.


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Nusajaya is located west of Johor Bahru, in close proximity to Port of Tanjung Pelepas and Gelang Patah. It is also strategically located within a 45 minutes drive of Singapore's Changi Airport, and 20 minutes from Johor's Senai Airport. The regional city is built in an area spanning 24,000 acres, combining residential, commercial and industrial elements. Key catalyst projects in Nusajaya include Kota Iskandar, EduCity, Puteri Harbour, and Medini Iskandar (Legoland and Pinewood).
Nusajaya is accessible via the Second Link Expressway, connecting to the North-South Expressway at Senai and new Coastal Highway linkage Danga Bay with Medini Iskandar.
Key Landmarks:-
Johor State New Administrative Center (JSNAC)
JSNAC will be an integrated development of Johor State and Federal government department offices that spans 320 acres. The components that will be established in JSNAC are the Johor State Assembly Building, Chief Minister and State Secretary Complex, State and Federal Government Office Complexes and a ceremonial plaza.
Puteri Harbour
Puteri Harbour is a 688 acres integrated waterfront development that offers exceptional living, office parks, shopping and recreational spots and waterfront lifestyle activities. Key components of this development are the public marina and private marina that offer 286 berths including 10 mega yacht berths.
EduCity is a 305 acres education enclave that will be a fully integrated knowledge-based hub comprising world-class universities, industry-centric R&D clusters, academic-inustry action centre, international school and colleges, accommodation and recreational facilities, as well as conference and exhibition centres.Faculties planned are Economics, Business, IT, Medicine, Agriculture Technology, Food Sciences, Education and Fine Arts.
Medical Park
Medical Park, now being branded as Afiat Heathpark, spans 68 acres and caters to three distinctive areas under the health spectrum, namely modern medicine, traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) and wellness. Afiat Healthpark will include a private hospital, private specialist clinics, a health screening centre, a commercial village, a nursing college, a rehabilitation centre, a dialysis centre and facilities for traditional and complementary medicine.
International Destination Resort
This prospective tourism magnet is centred within 2,379 acres of development-ready land and will be anchored by a strong recognizable brand. Its components will include theme parks, retail and entertainment district, hotels, food and beverage districts, resort real estate and golf course. The land is under the ownership of Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB).
Southern Industrial and Logistics Clusters (SiLC)
Labelled a clean and green, world class managed industrial park, SiLC capitalizes on its proximity to an established network of two international airports and five seaports. An industrial zone with a unique green industrial park concept, SiLC is designed and planned to meet the current demand for environmental sustainable development that complements both the economiy and quality of life.
Medini is a integrated mixed-use development spreading over 2,230 acres of land, located between Johor State New Administrative Centre and the Second Link to Singapore.
Positioned as the central business district of Nusajaya, Medini comprises four components zones namely, Medini North, Medini Business, Medini central (Logistics Zone, Creative Zone, Heritage Zone), and Medini South.
Medini Iskandar has progresses rapidly over the past two years, with most of the critical infrastructure works nearing completion. Legoland is completed and operated in 2012 September, and Pinewood Studios Iskandar Malaysia is scheduled to be completed in 2013.
Medini Business will be a mixed-use, high density zone that is home to high-end office space, homes, hotels and retail developments. It will also integrate parkland, tree-lined avenues, landscaped spaces and natural water features. It is developed by Global Capital & Development, which represents investors from the Middle East and Malaysia.
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It doesn't matter how much I do for my stepchildren, or how much I love them. Sometimes I feel like I'm just second best. Having them in my arms, and then watching them run to their real mom on Mother's Day hurt more than I ever would have imagined. I was just enjoying the little time I had with them, so my broken heart afterwards left me bewildered. And then it dawned on me… there's no award for second best. There's no trophy, no flowers, no parade… there's not even a special holiday.
Is it wrong that I want to love and be loved by my stepchildren?
Is it wrong that I wish that I held a special place in their hearts, and that I didn't always feel like I come in second place?
I guess up until tonight, I thought I that I was just second best but really I'm more like third best. I know because the youngest first started crying out for Mommy tonight while I was singing for him. I am there, holding his hand, trying to comfort him but the next person on his mind was Daddy. I come after Mommy and Daddy. Ok, now I know. Getting closer to my place in the hierarchy.
I know that things take time. I've been in their lives for two years, and I just hope it gets easier. I hope that my feelings just dissipate on their own and that I don't have to go crying in any more corners like a child. I'm not a baby; I understand how this works and who really brought them into the world. Still, it hurts to play that big a role but not feel that important. I've been an Aunt but being a step-mom is a lot different from just being an aunt. Aunt's don't do the parenting or bear the cost and responsibility. I have the role but none of the respect or entitlement. It's like working at a job with no benefits. I don't know… that's just how it feels sometimes.
It's true… I'm still broken-hearted because I have no children to love but other's children. I know that God has a plan, and I know that He will see me through this. I love my stepchildren, and I hope that I can form long-lasting bonds with them. I will keep praying and giving away my heart, trusting in Him and His timing because my heart yearns for more.


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Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) was on the Today Show saying President Trump has spoken to him face to face and that the administration is prepared to strike North Korea. Here's what was said in the interview.
"They're wrong. There is a military option to destroy North Korea's program and North Korea itself. If there's going to be a war to stop him Kim Jong Un, it will be over there. If thousands die, they're going to die over there, they're not going to die here and he's Trump told me that to my face."
"And that may be provocative, but not really. When you're president of the United States, where does your allegiance lie? To the people of the United States. This man, Kim Jong Un, is threatening America with a nuclear tip missile. President Trump doesn't want a war, the Chinese can stop this, but to China, South Korea, and Japan, Donald Trump is not going to allow this missile."
"I'm saying it's inevitable unless North Korea changes because you're making our president pick between regional stability and homeland security. He's having to make a choice that no president wants to make. You can stop North Korea militarily or diplomatically, I prefer the diplomatic approach. But they will not be allowed to have a missile to hit America with a nuclear weapon on top and to allow them to do that is really abandoning homeland security."
Interesting stuff…
America also gave the order for US citizens to head home from the Korean peninsula and have until the end of this month to do so. Anytime you see one country pull its people out of an unfriendly area it usually means the bombs are going to be flying sometime in the future. Now that North Korea can hit North America with its new ICBM's, South Koreans are worried and feel the need to make its own nuclear ICBM's to gain "nuclear sovereignty." So there is a nuclear arms race happening on the Korean peninsula even as I write this article.
China's president Xi has taken notice saying, ""The world isn't safe at this moment," while wearing his camouflage military uniform, and riding around in a jeep at an army parade in Inner Mongolia Sunday. "A strong army is needed now more than ever." Xi said.
Trump has repeatedly said on twitter that China could easily stop North Korea from making or having these rockets of doom. ""I am very disappointed in China. Our foolish past leaders have allowed them to make hundreds of billions of dollars a year in trade, yet they do NOTHING for us with North Korea, just talk," President Trump wrote on his Twitter account this weekend. "We will no longer allow this to continue. China could easily solve this problem!"
But for whatever reason, they will not risk making an enemy out of a long time ally. I think the Chinese feel that the west and its allies are not trustworthy and will end up putting a knife in their back by getting them into a war with North Korea and then take them down after they have been softened up a little. But the biggest factor for China not playing ball is they think Russia will save them.
North Korea has threatened to reduce the US "to ashes" multiple times with a "super-mighty" nuclear strike if America and other joint forces surrounding it attack. How much damage could they do? Perhaps a lot, they will serve as a buffer zone to China unless Trump wants to turn them all into ash before they have a chance to do anything, that's the key here, how hard will Trump hit, is it a boxing match tit for tat, or is it a bloodbath victory? Will he fight to win or will he just save face? Chances are it will be a surgical strike to take out Kim's rocket power and it will escalate from there.
If I was Xi I would arm North Korea with my best ICBMs for any soon coming confrontation with the west. How Ironic is it that North Korea has built the tallest hotel in the world called the "hotel of doom," and at its base, it reads "rocket power nation." Our president was in the hotel business and is getting ready to turn their country into rubble if they don't change course and so far that is not even a consideration by Asia.
If I were president Trump I would sell nukes to Japan and South Korea or just arm them out right depending on how soon I needed to or wanted to strike Asia. We spend more on our military might than any other nation on earth and I think we win this coming war with Russia, China, North Korea, and anyone else who wants a piece of this nation. But victory will have its price as it always does and the price will be high.
I see this war spreading into a major confrontation if things continue in this direction, and sooner rather than later. Trump is considering pulling out of Afganistan because in my opinion, the new war front starts with North Korea, and we need our focus there. Leaving little doubt in my mind where the bulk of WWIII will happen and where billions of people die according to the prophecies of the bible. China and Russia are trying to split the world into not only in the banking world, which they have already done to some degree, "Russia's central bank opened its first overseas office in Beijing on Thursday, marking a small step forward in forging a Beijing-Moscow alliance to bypass the US dollar in the global monetary system." that was back March of this year, but also in every other way using the power of its joint military might. However these things have a way of cooling off quickly after someone sees reason, but maybe Kim is mad after all, and his doom, along with many others in Asia, is inevitable.
Rev. 9:18-19 A third of mankind was killed by the three plagues of fire, smoke, and brimstone that proceeded from their mouths. 19 For the power of the horses was in their mouths and in their tails; indeed, their tails were like snakes with heads to inflict harm.…
I believe these are rockets that kill one-third of the world's population off. And it's closer now than ever.
Start it at the 4 min and 58 sec mark to see the interview.


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'SNL' Confirms Migos, James Bay, And Arcade Fire As Musical Guests For March Shows
Saturday Night Live, the long-running comedy sketch show on NBC, confirms its musical guest lineup for the remaining episode in 2018.
After a short hiatus, the New York City-based show will return on March 3 with guest host Charles Barkley, a professional basketball player, and television personality. Grammy-nominated rap trio Migos is scheduled to be the episode's musical guests, marking their first time on the show.
SNL also revealed that This Is Us star Sterling K. Brown and alumn Bill Hader will also grace the stage with performances from James Bay and Arcade Fire.
SNL Debut
Migos, James Bay, and Arcade Fire are expected to perform two of their songs on the show in front of a live audience and millions of viewers across the United States. In rare occasions, the musical guests are also invited to take part in a sketch or two.
Migos already confirmed their SNL appearance on the group's official Instagram page.
The rap group recently teamed up with Pharrell Williams' N.E.R.D. during a performance at last Sunday's (Feb. 18) NBA All-Star Weekend. They performed the hit song "Stir Fry," a song produced by Williams which was also used to promote the massive sports event earlier this year.
Watch the halftime performance below.
Meanwhile, the March 10 episode will also mark Bay's first time to perform on the SNL stage. The 27-year-old confirmed his performance on his official social media pages.
The "Hold Back The River Singer" just released the music video for his song "Wild Love," which stars Stranger Things actress Natalia Dyer.
Arcade Fire Returns To 'SNL'
As for Arcade Fire, the indie rock band appeared on the show numerous times. However, the band's performance this coming Match 17 will feature songs from its latest album Everything Now.
The Canadian band is scheduled to perform at several music festivals this summer including Forecastle in Kentucky, Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival in Florida, and Øya Festival in Norway.
SNL celebrates its 43rd season this year. Previous performers include Eminem, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, P!nk, Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith, Foo Fighters, and Halsey. Other big names in the music industry that performed on the SNL stage in the past are Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John, Queen, Prince, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Kanye West, LL Cool J, and U2.
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My blog, for Spinning, Weaving, Knitting and all sorts of Fiber related and some not site. "I never make mistakes, I just make something else!" Oh, there goes a shiny thing......
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Great Party
Holy Schmolly!!! I decided to suck it up and go to the party. I think I feel worse in the morning than I do in the afternoon, which is not how I normally feel, which is worse at night, but....We went to the party, I didn't have the caroling CD, but it's Ok, I may have had to cough and choke if I sang too much. The back of the car was full of Holiday treats and presents and I felt like I was part of Santas sleigh group. The party was warm and fun as usual and the gifts were exchanged, but it was my friends behind the scenes that gave me the best of the best!!!! I soooo want to thank them. It was fun and exciting and I got a real surprise with the 12 days of Christmas and that penguin there, in the photo.....now how cool is this...you put a tea bag on his beak and he steeps your tea for however long you set the timer and then his beak comes out of the hot water removing the tea bag, he is so cute, I have been just watching his ticker all morning!!!! It is snowing beautifully here, I love, the snow and am a little happy we didn't have to drudge through the snow last night. Thanks again for all of the fun and it was so good to see everyone last ngiht.
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I love the penguin! What a GREAT gift for the gadget queen. I want one!!!!!
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Most parents will experience several emergencies while their kids are growing up. From trips to the doctor with high fevers to a broken bone or two, these events are often unavoidable parts of childhood. Along with these common emergencies come potential dental care issues that may require immediate action. Below, Pediatric Dental Group in Honolulu, HI, shares three childhood issues that should make you consider heading straight to your pediatric dentist.
What Childhood Dental Care Emergencies Could Parents Encounter?
1. Bleeding Gums
When your children brush their teeth, do their gums bleed? If so, don't panic. The cause may be as simple as using a brush with too-hard bristles, or your child may have a periodontal disease that is weakening the gum tissues. Call your regular pediatric dental care provider to see if they think you should bring your child in for a checkup.
2. Tooth Trauma
There are many potential ways your kids can traumatize their teeth. Common causes run from sports injuries, bike accidents, or tripping. Tooth trauma ranges from a chipped or cracked tooth to the loss of permanent teeth. In the event of tooth trauma, go to your children's dental care provider right away. They'll assess the damage and provide a solution to mitigate pain and further damage.
3. Teeth Pain
As children gain their baby teeth and then again transition to their permanent set, they are going to experience some pain. Parents can help ease the ache with warm washcloths, iced teething toys, and pediatric medicine. However, if tooth pain occurs suddenly or is extreme, call your dentist for assistance.
Good dental hygiene can prevent some dental emergencies, but those sudden cases of tooth trauma, pain, or bleeding can require immediate dental care. Call Pediatric Dental Group at (808) 593-8828, or visit the website to learn about their unique child-friendly environment and pediatric dentists who can help with both immediate dental needs and regular care.


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Selling the Fabric
Oh Dear. I have had a couple of enquiries about buying The Fabric from my Mum's stash - and I would love to pass it along to anywhere, but being a great procrastinator, I am having trouble working out how to do it.
Current plan is for me to take it to the market next Saturday, the 28th. I can cope with that, as people will see what they buy, and the choice is theirs. I did toy with e-Bay, but do not have the time to do all the detailed work necessary to have fair descriptions on there. Nor do I have the specialised knowledge about the fabric. I knew there was a reason I was not into sane patchwork!
But yes - if any of those nice people out there would like to acquire some, I am more than happy to assist. For readers of this blog, the special deal is -
1. Purchase and post to me a 500 gm prepaid bag. Write your address on it.
2. I can fit up to 25 fat quarters (or slightly less than 50 fat eights, as they are generous) into a bag.
3. Throw in some money with the bag. Market price is $2 for a fat quarter, $1 for a fat eight, but I will be giving discount at the market for bulk, sooooooo......... I reckon since you read this blog, I am happy with $1.50 for a fat quarter, 75 cents for a fat eight.
4. And you don't have to get the full 500 gms - just it is quicker for me with the packaging, and I don't have a lot of spare time at the minute - we have just got another six archive boxes of fabric out of one of the cupboards! So just decide what you would like to spend, and I will probably be generous.
5. And, if you want to go this way (hopefully I am not pushing!) - drop me an e-mail at kapana[at]netspace.net.au letting me know a bag is on the way and, more importantly, what sort of colours/patterns you are after. My Mother was Queen of the Small Prints. That way I can keep them aside, even if the bag does not arrive before I go to market. And e-mailing me might be handy if you don't know my address!
Australian buyers only, please, as my brain cannot even bear to think of working out getting money in and out of the country, and it is too heavy to make postage economical.
Back to the ironing board. I have a friend who is cutting down, and I am assembling/sorting. You should see the mathematical precision that goes into sorting out bags of fifty five-inch charm squares.
A whole lot of fabric going to a Women on Farms group who make quilts for all sorts of people. Such as large bolts of lightweight stuff that was intended to back quilts. And all the scraps that don't fit any of the sizes. I sure hope they are going to be into scrap quilting.
And a significant portion of the money is going to supporting the textile collection at Old Gippstown, where I catalogue.


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So Sue Me
I am not Catholic. I am pissed off. I am giving up Monsanto for Lent.
This is Day 22.
Check this out: The Public Patent Foundation, on behalf of 60 organic farming families, is suing Monsanto in the hope of protecting them from being sued BY Monsanto for patent infringement, in the event that GM seed gets onto their land without their knowledge, desire, or intent. Yes, it has happened before. So. EFFING. Backwards.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, my Monsanto Project is going strong, though life has trumped blogging since the weekend. (Sorry.) I'm in the middle of a project at work that's absorbing all my research and writing energy. Sometimes you gotta focus on the job that pays.
I'll be back as soon as I can to talk about health effects of GM crops, Monsanto's terminator technology, and the ever-popular topic of alcohol. (You know its made from grain…GM grain…?)
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It's totally understandable that you have to concentrate on your job that's paying the bills… but I'm really missing your Monsanto posts. I've learned so much from them!
Hope you are getting some time to relax and rejuvenate.
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This is a quick post. I have been making cards all weekend and now I have to make time to post them. I should be cleaning the house and garden but I will get to that later.
This is my card for Stamp TV color challenge 31. The challenge is to use any shade of RED (Rocket Red, Bravo Burgundy or Rose Red, or pinks),Soft Sand (or Kraft), Chocolate Kiss, Cream or white. The boarder is done with Borderabilities from the Lattice set. I use it to cut the card base which is Kraft and then a layer of chocolate brown. The flower is from Gina K's Friendship Blooms set. I stamped it with SU rose red and colored that with Copic markers. The sentiment is from A Year of Flowers by Melanie Muenchinger. I embossed that with white embossing powder. Then I used a VersaMark pen and clear embossed the flower. The white stitching is done with a white gel pen. The little flowers are something I had. The white ribbon is from SU.
Well I am off to clean the house;(
Thanks for stopping. Let me know what you think.


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Hi everyone!
Hope your week is going well! My training runs have been … difficult … this week, but I have still managed to get out there and finish (even if I did end up walking a little). I don't know what is going on with my body this week, but it seems like it hates running.
Today I am going to have a great run though (this is what I keep telling myself)! I am scheduled to do a 14-miler and I can't run tomorrow morning with the Capital Striders because I will be on the kickball field at 8 am for the Brinks Charity Kickball Tournament! whoo hoo! We'll see how sore I am tomorrow morning from this run. I might not be too much help to my team ;). Anyway, my awesome running buddy, Jeni, agreed to run 6 of my 14 miles with me tonight which I am so grateful for. I think I will bring some music along to get through the last 8 by myself.
Fourteen miles will be the longest I have EVER run! Eeeeek! I am super nervous, but trying to think positively about this challenge, because my mileage is only going to keep going up in the next month or so. Physically I know I can do it…it's the mental part that trips up most runners. So today is a day of happy thoughts and motivation. Please send me lots of good vibes!
I'll fill you in later to how it goes. Happy Friday and Keep Running!


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OK, so it's not my recipe, but I'm very excited to try out this recipe from the Vegetarian Society. It's part of their "Twelve Days of Christmas" downloadable recipe series. The society has provided 12 recipes, one for each day and they all look scrummy. Personally, I think this is a great idea as in the UK, Christmas is all about the Turkey and the Ham so if you're a new veggie it can all feel a bit meaty and daunting. Perhaps not so much if you have a food stuff that combines all the yumminess of mushrooms, artichokes and sundried tomatoes into a nest shape!
Download a printable version of the recipe here and view it online here.
Thanks Veg Society!


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Words are things, and a small drop of ink, falling like dew upon a thought, produces that which make thousands, perhaps millions, think. --Lord Byron
15 November, 2011
Questions Before 30: To Conceive or Not to Conceive?
Time for a new series. I will call it, "30 Questions Before 30". There are just somethings that one feels compelled to ask as they approach that middle-aged number and I think it is time to start asking them out loud.
Question 1:
To conceive or not to conceive - did I make the right choice to have my babies so young? Should I have seen the world and enjoyed my 20s with the rest of my peers before diving headlong into the first 18 years of parenthood?
Always in luck, today's answer came before the question. Here's a fascinating article for women who want to be mothers - don't wait to read it until you're "ready". While you may think that science is more on your side than the Church, it may not be...
Fertility math? Most women flunk, survey finds
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This morning we wake up to both the Sun and the Moon making minor aspects to some big players. The Sun meets Pluto by semi-square at 12:31 PM. The Moon meets Uranus by semi-square at 5:12 PM. Then, the Moon also crosses Pluto by semi-square at 6:24 PM. Sun and Moon in aspect to Pluto in this regard can bring a brief feeling of ruthlessness. Or, each can bring a feeling of endurance that forgoes any call for self-protection or preservation. A simple example, literally working your fingers to the bone. Moon to Uranus in semi-square can be dispassionate or disconnected from emotion, favoring logic instead. Either way, we may be called to place a personal signature on whatever it is we are working our fingers to the bone to accomplish. To be frank, this set of aspects sounds like a criminal act in which the perpetrator leaves a calling card to puzzle police or feed his ego. It could also be that I've watched too many re-runs of CSI since being snowed in. In all seriousness, though minor, these aspects take up the meat of the morning.
At 6:48 PM our New Moon perfects at 29 degrees Aquarius. From here the Moon is Void for mere seconds before entering Pisces also at 6:48. The Sun quickly follows the Moon and makes it into Pisces himself at 6:50 PM. Almost immediately, the pair begins waxing into square with Saturn in Sagittarius. This somber and sobering aspect perfects with the Moon at 1:50 AM overnight. The Sun's perfection in square to Saturn doesn't occur until February 23. However, the tightening of the screws from this can be felt as the aspect waxes in. Saturn's presence within this New Moon and in aspect to the Sun denotes the thickening of congestion that I have been speaking about this week. We are racked with endurance under the minor aspects with Pluto but keep hitting a wall with the aspects from Saturn. Instead of bloodying your brow against the wall consider going about things differently. Maybe climb over the wall? Walk around it? Tunnel under it? Or, if you are insistent about continually ramming your head into a wall, at least wear a helmet. I'm hearing, "This is where unstoppable force meets an immovable object." Both the unstoppable force and immovable object are reinforced by physical strength. In that, both are forces to be reckoned with. This can become continual clanging and banging until one or both forces are worn down. OR, you can be one that side steps physical exertion and gets smart about the whole the thing. Unstoppable doesn't mean you can't be injured. Immovable doesn't mean you are impermeable. Instead of focusing on defeating whatever block is standing in your way, bear in mind what is MOST important.
Some will give up and lay down arms under this sky. Others will blow themselves up because they aren't smart enough to come up with a more effective tactic or approach. You have to make your decisions based on what you can rest your head on peacefully at the end of the day. We are being called, collectively, to change. So, if your old approaches aren't working, step away from the battle and re-think your strategy. I don't care how strong you are, an army of 1 doesn't stand much of a chance against an army of many with plenty of warriors to replace the few you manage to destroy. Get smart. Change. Or, let go in surrender. Unless you enjoy being martyred or going down in flames. I, personally, do not.
Today, the sign of Pisces becomes saturated with energy. Mars is birthed into Aries tomorrow. Venus and the Moon are birthed the next day. The congestion will begin to thin and break up given TIME not effort. But, on a Solar level, we are going to be met with resistance from Saturn that is quickly followed by the fog and confusion of Neptune. At the very least, I suggest a retreat here. An incubation and restoration of physicality and perhaps more than a bit in the way of addressing the soft inner core. Get very quiet. Be very still.
The sabian for our New Moon says, "Moon-lit fields, once Babylon, are blooming white." According to Dane Rudyar this is "Soul refreshing inner poetry of being. Spiritually nurtured sentiment which illuminates the heart. Voices from the past." Shhh....be very, very, very quiet. Listen to your heartbeat, your soul beat and the drums of your ancestors (what would they advise you to do differently in light of the ethereal wisdom they have gained from their own mistakes in life after the whole scene has been viewed from another plane of existence). None of this can be heard within the clamor of battle.


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White House's Goolsbee Cites Payroll Tax Cuts For Good Jobs Data
Not even the White House appears to want to credit the economic stimulus as setting the stage for February's good jobs data. (Earlier, I posted on how Speaker John Boehner credited the extension of the Bush tax cuts for the positive numbers.)
Instead, Austan Goolsbee, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, pointed to the payroll tax cuts and investment tax credits as contributing to the 192,000 net new jobs the economy added in February, which helped to lower the jobless rate for last month to 8.9 percent, its lowest rate since April 2009.
He wrote in a blog post:
Though unemployment remains elevated, we are seeing signs that the initiatives put in place by this Administration – such as the payroll tax cut and business tax credits for investment – are creating the conditions for sustained growth and job creation. The steep decline in the unemployment rate and the overall trend of economic data in recent months has been encouraging, but there is still considerable work to do to replace the jobs lost in the downturn. We will continue to work with Congress to find ways to reduce spending, but not at the expense of derailing progress in the job market, making the investments we need to educate our workers, investing in science, and building the infrastructure our companies need to succeed.
In addition to the increases last month, the estimates of private sector job growth for December (now +167,000) and January (now +68,000) were revised up. Overall payroll employment rose by 192,000 last month. The sectors with the largest payroll employment growth were professional and business services (+47,000), education and health services (+40,000), manufacturing (+33,000), and construction (+33,000). State and local government experienced a large decline (-30,000), and has shed jobs in 14 of the past 16 months.
Those payroll tax cuts and tax credits were part of the December agreement between the Obama White House and Congress, including House Republicans who were then about to take control. The pact extended the Bush tax cuts not just for the middle class but all the income of the superwealthy, too.
Obama opposed extending the tax cuts to couples making more than $250,000 but relented in order to get Republicans to agree to extending unemployment benefits to the long-term unemployed.
Still, it's striking that Goolsbee didn't mention the stimulus which the president spent a good part of last year defending and the Congressional Budget Office says was contributing to growth through the end of last year (and presumably the start of this year.)
Maybe this is part of the administration's desire to not "relitigate" the past two years.
The Congressional Republicans, like Boehner on Friday, and presidential candidates are unlikely to stop attacking the Obama administration for the stimulus.
So even if the administration wants to get past the stimulus argument, Republicans likely won't let that happen.


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Yesterday the Papa biggie was so nice! He sings for me every now and then. He means well, but anybody knowing him can tell, that him singing is not the most pleasant thing happening to a young girl. But he turned up some music: Thunderstruck from ACDC!
THAT ROCKS! I looked really surprised at the first guitar riffs. Maybe I forget about becoming a Marine Specialist and will be a famous rock-star!


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I weigh in tonight....but I just finished posting this week's photo update on my facebook account for the world to see. It was really painful.It is one thing to tell people you have a huge amount of weight to lose- it is another to show people what you have done to yourself over the years.
But I have to say that the support that I have received from people is amazing....and very heartwarming. Some have contacted me to talk about the weight loss journey that they too are undertaking, some just to offer encouragement. All is so appreciated.
I went in to the local Y today and rejoined. I need to be able to get in there at least 2-3 times per week to swim. I love being in the pool. In this blistering heat I cannot bring myself to even walk outside except to take care of horses and do my job. It is just too exhausting.
Still have the dresses hanging in my bedroom to look at daily. I cannot wait until I can fit into them and (more importantly) feel good about wearing them. I know that my journey is a long one....after all, it took me about 12 years to get here......
and that it will always be ongoing, but I welcome each day that I can learn and grow.
One of the discouraging thing about being at this high of a weight is that even when you lose a tremendous amount of weight, you still have a tremendous amount to lose. That is probably the hardest past for me. I remember about 11-12 years ago when I realized that I was up to 220 and I was ashamed and appalled that I had allowed that to happen. I wanted to hide in the house. Now even after I lose my first 50 pounds I will still be heavier than that.....which is very sad.
But I can live with it. I did this to myself and I will fix what I did.
I have too many dogs to run and horses to ride to do otherwise......
Thank you so much for following me and making me feel supported.
Laura....who will know her (hopefully)new weight in a few hours


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The Divine Legions of Pelor are the special forces of the army of Verano during the 800s/900s timeframe. By this point, Verano is entirely a theocracy run by the Church of Pelor; other religions are not officially persecuted, but the country is not a welcoming place to them. The DLOP exist in part as a hedge against threats from outside the homeland, but also as a force to counter localized problems (a role sometimes filled by adventuring parties).
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"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." (James 1:2-4)
"Count it all joy"….
Whattt? If you're like me, for the most part we are less than joyful when we are struggling. Yet, this is the first step toward abundant provision; which is really in its entirety, "lacking nothing" because truly we can start an incredible journey by learning how to rejoice in difficult situations ….
I used to be a blockage- focused Christian. That is to say that I constantly thought I was the victim of those things that seemed to block my peace and joy in Christ ….
Whether it was a difficult person, an accusing memory from my past, or even a frustrating circumstance, I would always tend to think, "if only this would change, I'd be happy and then I could soar through in my life" ….
Fortunately, I discovered a higher mindset that transformed how I saw everything; that being the indwelt Holy Ghost, and through His power began to have my flawed thought processes re-structured ….
I still remember hearing that still small voice one morning recently as I knelt praying in the darkness say to me, "You've been blocked and unfocused concerning your problems, but I call you today to see these things as stepping stones instead of just struggles" …..
The Lord is speaking to someone today. He is telling you that your proper response to difficulties will catapult you into your prophetic destiny. He wants you to see these circumstances not as problems, but as opportunities to see how big He is …..
It is written, "Rejoice in that day and leap for joy." (Luke 6:23). That "day" refers to a difficult time of life. God spoke to my heart and instructed me to leap for joy in my private prayer time about those things I formerly saw as blockages from His Spirit ….
Every time that I struggled with my memories and flashbacks from a traumatic childhood, or emotional upheavals from high anxiety, the Holy Ghost would bring those words to the forefront of my memory, and shout, "jump! Leap for joy!"….
Each time that I would come to focus on a negative or something seemingly troubling, I would simply start jumping, and say, "woo…hoo! This is an opportunity to see how BIG my God is!"
Then, when I started to think about another troublesome thing, I'd do it again! It was and is so freeing to leap and rejoice about things like personal weaknesses. And of course, seeing my dog watch me jump and shout just prompted me to a fit of giggles and before long, I truly felt encouraged and joyful …..
This is putting the devil under your feet. He delights in causing us to feel defeated, deflated, and flat. But I tell you, you do not have to live in a defeated mindset. Even in regards to unanswered prayers. You can rejoice and live in that place of provision even before the answer comes, and by your faith and obedience the answer is already on the way. We can then thank God and move onto the things that He has called us to do rather than agonizing over our problems ….
I would challenge you today to shout the victory instead of promoting needless worry and anxiety. "Rejoice, and again I say rejoice" for there is no better way to deal with life's difficulties than to just leap with joy over family issues, financial challenges, health concerns, uncertainties about the future, unresolved circumstances, difficult people, and any other problems for that matter. Let's see possibilities instead of obstacles and open doors rather than blockages ….
Praise God because He is faithful and His Word is filled with promises to instill joy and give reason to jump. We are not defeated, nor cast down into dark places. Every issue that you are facing right this moment is already handled. His grace is sufficient …..
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How many times have we heard that 96% of all traders don't succeed?
Too many.
And it's not just trading. Have you heard that only 3 percent of all basketball players (male and female) go on to play college basketball and only 1 percent of all basketball players turn pro?
That's depressing.
So why all this failure?
The biggest problem is lack of winning. If something isn't fun, you stop it. If a sport becomes drudgery, you quit it. If your account is losing money, you bag it.
The success statistics are so low because most people can't take the losing.
But winning won't solve every problem. The diabolical truth is: sometimes winning itself is the problem.
Wait, what?
Think about it. Do you know how many lottery winners are broke in just a few years? 70%. Do you know how many pro football millionaires are bankrupt within five years? 78%. Do you know how many bands featured featured on VH1's Behind The Music made it to the big time and then lost it all? 105% (statistic not verified).
All of these people were winners. All of these people went on some form of winning streak. And all of them still failed.
Because winning is extremely difficult.
Here's an example.
As I write this, the EURAUD Hornet robot has won over 20 trades in a row. That's a good thing, isn't it?
It sure seems like it. But it's also a good thing to win the lottery and it's also a good thing to sign multi-million dollar contracts and it's also a good thing to have a string of hit records. Yet all of those people fail.
Again: why?
Because winning does crazy things to our heads.
Imagine someone coming up to you on the street today and offering you a million dollar modeling contract? What would you do?
I know what I'd do. I'd say no.
Why? Because I don't think I'm a model. I'm just a barely normal-looking person. And because I think that, I would turn down that offer because it's just not me.
For lottery winners, athletes, and musicians, it's the same thing. If a lottery winner thinks of himself as a poor person, he will, in essence, turn down that money by losing it all. If an athlete thinks he's just a simple ballplayer, he will waste the money because he doesn't think he deserves it. If a musician thinks of herself as a small-time entertainer, she will engage in self-destructive behavior until that image of herself come true.
But that's not all. Many people don't want the burden of winning. Lottery winners become miserable due to the sudden vampiric demands from "friends" and family. Athletes and musicians get the money leeches, too, and also the pressure of their fans to keep performing.
That pressure is significant. If you're winning a bunch of trades in a row, it's easy to think, "Okay, now I have to win like this all the time." That's not easy to live with.
Plus, like the athletes and musicians, a trader who goes on big winning streaks all of a sudden may find herself besieged by requests to "Teach me to trade!" There are money leeches, sure, but there are also time and emotional vacuums out there attaching themselves to winners.
Not to mention, it's lonely at the top. The people who win all the time are judged, criticized, ostracized, plagiarized, and burglarized. As Prince once said, "I've been to the mountaintop. There's nothing there."
If that weren't enough, winning can also cause us to overdo it. When we're on a winning streak, it's easy to think we're superhuman and that the winning will last forever. Think how much money I can make if I triple my trade size! And, as you can guess, that sort of thinking doesn't end well.
Or we can tinker with it. When we're on a winning streak, it's easy to think we can do even better. I won 20 in a row, if I did this-or-that, I could win 50 in a row! And, as you can guess, that sort of thinking doesn't end well.
In all of these cases, what's an easy thing to do? Lose. If we lose, all the pressure goes away and/or our low self image remains intact.
At the same time, misery loves company--and so does failure. An easy way to get a lot of companionship is to sabotage our winning streak. No more judging, no more stress. Everything goes back to normal (the way it was before the winning showed up) and there are a lot of people to keep me company.
So how can we go the other direction? How can we handle the winning?
First, we must believe in ourselves. If we think good things can happen to us, they will. And we won't reject them.
Second, be happy being a winner. Accept the responsibility that comes with added prestige, fame, and/or money. It's fun to win and be the best. Don't run from it.
Third, take everything in stride. Don't get too high, don't get too low. We're not terrible when we lose, and we're not geniuses when we win. We're just committed to working hard every day. And don't mess with a winning streak. No tinkering!
So when that winning streak comes around, like it has for the EURAUD, just leave it alone. Let the streak go as far as it wants to go. When it ends, accept it, and go right back to work.
Winning can be a good thing, maybe the best of things.
When we're prepared for it.


text: So after spending half a day in Stockton for Stockton stages watching an Elvis Fronted Nirvana tribute acts, an Electronic Swing band the new boys on the scene SWEARS I made my way to Middlesbrough Empire for the final gig of one of my favourite bands Narcs. I got to The Empires weekly club night Made of Milk ready to watch some quality live music. The support act hit the stage a band I've seen many times known as Plastic. I've always got the impression that Plastic have more than enough in them to leave a great impression on anyone who sees them. This night was no different. Crossing the line between Indie and Alternative Rock and displaying an ability to write some catchy tunes. Plastic are a band you need to look out for. After plastic I waited around for about 20 minutes intill Narcs hit the stage for the last time. This is a band I've enjoyed for many years now even back in the day when they were known as British Racing Green. I've witnessed them get better and better as song writers and get angrier at the world around us. And in that time they have recorded two albums signed to Clue Records and played Leeds Festival. As each song passed by I just knew it was getting close to the final song. The set was everything I love about Narcs a passionate performance consisting of angry indie pop with a grunge attitude. I'm very thankful that I got to see these as many times as I have and I've made many friends whilst doing including the band themselves. So thank you Narcs for the awesome music Dig That Groove love you(Well I) and good luck to you all and I'll see you on the city side.


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So, 16 year old Rachelle Waterman had a difficult life of shopping... and choir practice.. her mom.. wanted to send her to fat camp. So, naturally, Rachelle enlisted the help of two 24 year old ex-boyfriends and had her murdered. And what was the final entry of [Rachel's blog] ?
Just to let everyone know, my mother was murdered..
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This past Sunday we had a small Birthday party for Abby. Her actual birthday isn't until July 24th, but we had some family in town so we had it a little early. Here a few pics of her big day.
She absolutely loved her cake!!! I think she ended up eating 1/2 of this cake. ~Then later she got sick and vomitted.~
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It's been almost 8 days since I was freed from series of quizzes, homeworks, termpapers and exams slapping my face. I know everyone's getting excited for summer but I don't know why I don't feel the same, right now. I'd be missing school, perhaps, also my friends.
Having out-of-town trips, tanning yourself out in the beach, surfing the internet all night long, attending reunions, parties and other gatherings, and escaping from the ocean of school works, these define what SUMMER is, right? But I just can't think of it, I'd be missing school, I'm serious.
It's funny how I anticipated for this break when the semester doesn't end yet, and when I got scared out with all those bunch of paperworks to do, and logged books to read. Uh-Oh, I don't even understand what I am feeling right now.
I felt being left behind by my friends. Ah,I'm alone here. I wonder what my friends are up to. I wonder if they also get bored. I wonder if they want to get back to school. Ahh, I feel so alone, right now, at this moment. I want to go home , so badly. But I still need to fix essential stuff, I mean, haha, NVM. But, srsly, I really need to work on to this something, so that , I won't be having regrets in the future.
But hey, don't you feel the same? Were you starving and had no choice but to eat this spoiled half slice of confusion? I mean, do you have the same feeling just like when you were so excited on the enrolment days, yet few days later you wanted to have that summer break again but when summer comes you're out of yourself and wanted to attend classes again?
Maybe I just want to keep myself busy. And maybe I'd miss that feeling of having a reinforcement or a reward after you had encountered successfully the busyness that school brings. Haha
Gahh, I'd be wasting this summer break again. I hate
it when I don't have something to do. That feeling when you're thinking that you're just waiting your time, sleeping and eating, doing the same routine everyday?
This just makes me get tired of my life, uhhh.
Back on those school days, I have alot in my mind with things I wanted to do during this summer. But I guess, that excitement just suddenly vanished. AISH, can I just spit this out? Can I just spit out this half sliced of confusion I have swallowed inside me?