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It's worth doing this research to find out if the art you're already creating is a good fit for that market place - which is ideal - or if you may have to consider expanding your interests to cover popular themes in order sell in a particular market.
Obviously the list of opportunities below are not exhaustive, I'm sure there are plenty I've missed. These are just things that I personally have either tried, am currently doing or have come across in my own research. I'm not recommending any opportunity over another and don't think that, just because I've tried something that is the best option. Some of these I discovered in the course of writing this article so I have no real experience of how good an opportunity they are.
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Real World Galleries
Exhibiting and selling your work in real world, bricks and mortar galleries (or even shops) could be limiting if you want to be truly mobile but say you travel to many places on a regular basis, getting your original work into places where buyers can physically experience it is not such a bad idea.
The number one hinderance to selling art online is that people aren't able to experience the actual artwork. It's hard to understand the scale, texture, color and detail through a computer screen. Personally, the number one comment I get from buyers is that my art looks even better when seen in person.
Getting your work into galleries can be a challenge. More than ever, you need to research potential galleries to see if the work they sell is similar to yours in theme and subject matter. Most galleries sell to a specific market so if they don't show interest in your work it may be that they feel your art doesn't fit their market.
Online Shops and Auctions
Ebay is one of the biggest markets online. If you can't find a market for your particular style of art there then finding a market anywhere is going to prove challenging. That said, people shopping on Ebay are looking for bargains. I don't know about you but the number one reason I look on Ebay for anything is to see if I can get what I want for a lower price than retail.
If you're just starting out Ebay is a good way to attract interest in your art. Make sure you sell great examples of your work. Don't fall into the trap of thinking Ebay is where you sell your less successful pieces. I would recommend posting at least some artwork that you're happy to sell for a minimum price of about $49.95 (most people will impulse buy up to about $50.00).
My own strategy was to list artworks for auction with an opening bid of $49.95 and a Buy now Price of just over double that. Once a bid is made the buy now price is gone. If you're lucky you'll get bidders fighting over your art to the point where they go over your buy now price. That said, a lot of my paintings were sold for $49.95 (keep that in the back of your mind. Don't list anything you're not happy to sell at your minimum price).
When you make a sale use the opportunity to funnel your buyers to your website or wherever you sell your more ambitious and higher priced art. You may just encourage a sale, now that that buyer trusts you to deliver on their purchase.
Ebay also has the option to open an online store on their site. If you make a lot of art and find you're getting consistent sales then you may want to consider a shop. Unike listing individual items where you pay listing fees and final value fees, stores also include monthly fees that you need to pay whether you sell anything or not. There are different levels of stores at varying prices. The main advantage is it's one way to give yourself that one location to direct all your potential buyers too.
There are alternatives to Ebay stores. If you like the idea of selling your art through your own website FolioTwist is an artist webhosting service created by the makers of Empty Easel, the respected artist advice and showcase site. The tools they offer are geared entirely towards the needs of artists.
If you want something that also comes complete with its own market place Etsy and Zibbet both offer online stores attached to their market place. Both sites are exclusively for hand made art so be sure to check that your art fits with their guidelines.
Fine Art America also has options to sell original art and build a store into your own website that is worth looking into.
Accepting commissions is a popular way to make money from your art both offline and online. Once people start to get to know your art style it's almost inevitable that you will get people asking you to draw/paint/create their idea or concept in your artistic style.
As an artist who does take on commission work from time to time I can tell you it can be a fun challenge to collaborate with clients to bring their ideas to life as an artwork. Usually clients will be familiar with your art and, most of the time, they've come to you because they've seen that you know how to create something similar to what they have in mind. Many times, for me, it's ended up with a finished artwork that I just wouldn't have come up with on my own and is often work that I'm most proud to show.
Unlike your regular artwork, commissions have the added benefit of already having a buyer - which is a strong incentive to take on this kind of work.
If you are considering this option, always make sure you ask for a non refundable 50% deposit up front. No matter how confident you are with your art there will be occasions where the client doesn't like the finished result and refuses to pay or just abandons the project with no explanation. Either way you want to be sure you at least get some pay for the work you did.
Generally most jobs should go well and end with a happy client if you've consulted with them at every critical step and corrected any issues as they've come up. That said, make sure you receive full payment before delivering your art.
Print on Demand Sites
The beauty of Print on Demand sites is that you can sell the same piece of art over and over again as framed prints or your art printed onto gift items etc. Some artists view this as selling out but it's really selling smarter.
Nothing is stopping you from continuing to sell your original artwork. Selling prints or gift items is just another way for people to enjoy your art and you may get sales from people who otherwise can't afford to buy the original artwork.
Of course if you're primarily a digital artist then Print on Demand sites are a great way to bring your art into the physical world.
Many print on demand sites will allow you to create a shop through their website. I personally have a CafePress Shop (which costs nothing to set up - Prints, Clothing and Gifts) and a Redbubble Porfolio (which includes a shop section - Prints, Clothing and Gifts). I also have a BoardPusher shop (Skateboards) where I sell designs on Skateboard decks.
There are many different print on demand sites with varying fees, shop fronts and even types of products you can create. One interesting site I discovered recently is Shapeways a service that will print out your 3D model designs in various materials including plastic and metals. Through the site you can open a free store selling your 3D objects (seemed popular with jewelry designers).
A few other POD sites I've come across include; Fine Art America (Prints, Clothing and gifts), ImageKind (art prints), Zazzle (Clothing and gifts), Society6 (Prints, clothing and Gifts), Blurb (Books), Lulu (Books).
If you want to add some exclusivity to your print on demand products you can limit the print run of each product (and make this clear to your buyers). Once you've sold a particular number of each item, remove it from your range - never to be sold again.
By doing this you can justify charging higher prices than if you sold an unlimited number of prints but you should weigh the pros and cons. Would you make more money in the long term from an unlimited number or does exclusivity encourage more sales across your whole range if people know there will only be a limited number available?
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There are just so many opportunities to make money online from art that I couldn't fit them all into one post. Next time I'll continue on through my own list of opportunities, hopefully giving you some further options for getting your own online business up and running.
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I'm @morningporch mostly for the 140-character limit, a great spur to creativity.
- Facebook
I try to spend at least a few minutes here every day. For all its faults, Facebook is where family and real-world friends share stuff, so boycotting it isn't an option (for now).
- Instagram
It took me a while to figure out what I wanted to do with this site: share ekphrastic fragments of poetry, of course.
- Flickr
I post almost all of my photos that are worth keeping to Flickr. I'm not too active there socially, but I do enjoy following a few photographer friends.
- Vimeo
Videopoetry and the occasional wildlife video. (Snakes! Bears!)
- YouTube
Vimeo is my main video-storage site, but I do upload some stuff to YouTube as well.


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CHARLOTTE, Maine — A 21-year-old Charlotte man is in critical condition after suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head early Wednesday, Maine State Police reported Thursday.
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Lascorz Equals Season Best At Final Round
October 16, 2011
WSBK, Portimao, Portugal, 16 October 2011 - Joan Lascorz posted an impressive fifth in race one at Portimao to equal his season best race result as Tom Sykes had a les pleasing end to his raceday at the final round of the year.
Lascorz had qualified well and started each race from the second row but had two less than perfect launches and was made to fight hard to take the third top five finish of his rookie season. Finishing eighth in race two he ended up top Kawasaki rider in the final points table, 11th, after showing some great consistency as he learned the secrets of the Ninja ZX-10R along the way.
For Sykes race one was difficult as an optimum setting for his riding style was not forthcoming at this tricky and undulating circuit, and he finished eighth in the opener. He had made a stirring recovery to that final position after being run wide and losing some places he had to claw back.
A technical issue put him out of race two, first causing him to lose places as he lost power and then be forced into pitlane to retire. Tom has experienced the highs of Superpole wins and even a race victory on the Ninja ZX-10R in Germany this year and he finishes the season 13th in the championship.
Mark Aitchison (Kawasaki Pedercini Team) had a tough weekend after a fall in practice, and finished 17th then 20th in the races. He rounded out his season in 19th place, one place behind his team-mate Roberto Rolfo, who missed this event through injury. His replacement, Santiago Barragan, was 20th and then a retiree today.
Joan Lascorz: "In race one I lost a lot of rear grip and it was difficult at times. In the last lap Biaggi came past me on the gas. But a top five like in Donington and in Aragon, which is good. In race two we had the same tyre choice but made a little change in suspension set-up. Another not so good start and I think on the first lap I was 12th. Near the end of the race I was a little faster but just not enough to finish any higher."
Tom Sykes: "Race one was a big learning session and we struggled a bit all weekend with front end feel. We are definitely not where I need to be with the feeling of the bike. Badovini passed me in turn one and put me wide and onto the dirty bit of the track, so I lost places. It was unfortunate but we had a great start and got up to fifth position at one time. I was consistent at the end of the race and every lap gives us information. We all know where we need to be and the team has a very good understanding of what I need from the bike. I finished eighth when I was back in 11th and it is quite promising. Race two was unlucky for us but that's racing sometimes."


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Larson Jewelers has unveiled their ''Free engraving for all wedding bands''. For a limited time, couples can test their latest feature, an engraving tool that allows couples to create their engraving on the fly and visually inspect their engraving before they receive their rings. To encourage couples to use the engraving tool, Larson Jewelers is excited to offer free engraving on all rings purchased between now through September 22, 2009.
Few jewelers offer engraving, while Larson Jewelers offers both traditional etched engraving and new laser engraving. Laser engraving is a new technology that burns your engraving onto the surface of a ring, without removing material. The inside of the ring feels smooth as if there were no engraving. For traditional engraving, Larson Jewelers carries diamond tipped engraving tools that can be used to engrave all wedding bands. This allows both traditional and laser engravings on any type of metal such as tungsten rings, palladium wedding bands, gold, etc. Only at Larson Jewelers, are couples able to have their tungsten carbide rings engraved either traditionally or via laser engraving. "We are excited to not only offer couples the convenience by allowing them to see what their engraving will look like right on our website, but also to be able to offer the customer more choice when it comes to the engraving they want, and we want couples to try it out on us by offering them free engraving until the end of summer." says Jonathan Larson the founder of LarsonJewelers.com.
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Laura Avery chats with Paul Thirston of McGrath Family Farm about his fresh beans: cranberry, flagelet, Tongue of Fire, lima and calypso, which have the "markings of a killer whale." Paul says these beens will be around for the next three weeks. His advises that the best way to prepare the beans is to cook them in salted water. Since they're fresh, they'll cook up in about 15 minutes. (Because dried beans are, well… dried, they take over an hour to cook, plus soaking time.) Paul likes to make a cold bean salad with bell pepper, corn, and cilantro.
Laura also visits with farmer Mike Cerrone, from Sea Canyon, who has delicious Blenheim apricots. Get them quick because the Blenheim season is short!
11 Commandments for Grilling; Hats of Meat; Last Suppers
Laura Avery chats with Paul Thirston of McGrath Family Farm about his fresh beans: cranberry, flagelet, Tongue of Fire, lima and calypso, which have the "markings of a killer whale." Paul says these beens will be around for the next three weeks. His advises that the best way to prepare the beans is to cook them in salted water. Since they're fresh, they'll cook up in about 15 minutes. (Because dried beans are, well… dried, they take over an hour to cook, plus soaking time.) Paul likes to make a cold bean salad with bell pepper, corn, and cilantro.
Chefs and foodies often play a game where they confess what their final meal on earth would be if they had a choice. In award-winning photographer Melanie Dunea's book, My Last Supper, she compiles the final meal requests of 50 top chefs. Le Bernardin chef Eric Ripert is one of those celebrated chefs and describes his simple last meal.
Music break: Wonderful Land by the Fireballs
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Celebrated journalist Michael Pollan, Knight Professor of Journalism at the University of California at Berkeley, declares his manifesto in his book, In Defense of Food. He discusses the consumption of edible food-like substances, the American Paradox, chronic diseases linked to diet, and how to eat, literally. His creed is "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."
Music break: Couic Ah! by Francois Rolland
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While grilling is a fairly simple process, there is an art behind it and a seemingly endless variety of cooking methods and special recipes. That's where Steven Raichlen comes in. This master griller has 11 commandments for divine grilling straight from his Barbecue Bible.
An award-winning author, journalist, TV host and cooking teacher who runs the Barbecue U at Greenbrier resort, Raichlen's best-selling cookbook series and Barbecue University TV show on PBS have virtually reinvented American barbecue.
Steven Raichlen's 10 Grilling Commandments
- BE ORGANIZED. Have everything you need for grilling -- the food, marinade, basting sauce, seasonings, and equipment -- on hand and at grillside before you start grilling.
- GAUGE YOUR FUEL. There's nothing worse than running out of charcoal or gas in the middle of grilling. When using charcoal, light enough to form a bed of glowing coals 3 inches larger on all sides than the surface area of the food you're planning to cook. (A 22 1/2-inch grill needs one chimney's worth of coals.) When cooking on a gas grill, make sure the tank is at least one-third full.
- PREHEAT THE GRILL TO THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE. Remember: Grilling is a high-heat cooking method. In order to achieve the seared crust, charcoal flavor, and handsome grill marks associated with masterpiece grillmanship, you must cook over a high heat. How high? At least 500°F. Although I detail this elsewhere, it is worth repeating: When using charcoal, let it burn until it is covered with a thin coat of gray ash. Hold your hand about 6 inches above the grate. After 3 seconds, the force of the heat should force you to snatch your hand away. When using a gas grill, preheat to high (at least 500°F); this takes 10 to 15 minutes. When indirect grilling, preheat the grill to 350°F.
- KEEP IT CLEAN. There's nothing less appetizing than grilling on dirty old burnt bits of food stuck to the grate. Besides, the food will stick to a dirty grate. Clean the grate twice: once after you've preheated the grill and again when you've finished cooking. The first cleaning will remove any bits of food you may have missed after your last grilling session. Use the edge of a metal spatula to scrape off large bits of food, a stiff wire brush to finish scrubbing the grate.
- KEEP IT LUBRICATED. Oil the grate just before placing the food on top, if necessary (some foods don't require that the grates be oiled).
- Spray it with oil (away from the flames), use a folded paper towel soaked in oil, or rub it with a piece of fatty bacon, beef fat, or chicken skin.
- TURN, DON'T STAB. The proper way to turn meat on a grill is with tongs or a spatula. Never stab the meat with a carving fork -- unless you want to drain the flavor-rich juices onto the coals.
- KNOW WHEN TO BASTE Oil-and-vinegar-, citrus-, and yogurt-based bastes and marinades can be brushed on the meat throughout the cooking time. (If you baste with a marinade that you used for raw meat or seafood, do not apply it during the last 3 minutes of cooking.) When using a sugar-based barbecue sauce, apply it toward the end of the cooking time. The sugar in these sauces burns easily and should not be exposed to prolonged heat.
- KEEP IT COVERED. When cooking larger cuts of meat and poultry, such as a whole chicken, leg of lamb, or prime rib, use the indirect method of grilling or barbecuing. Keep the grill tightly covered and resist the temptation to peek. Every time you lift the lid, you add 5 to 10 minutes to the cooking time.
- GIVE IT A REST. Beef, steak, chicken -- almost anything you grill-will taste better if you let it stand on the cutting board for a few minutes before serving. This allows the meat juices, which have been driven to the center of a roast or steak by the searing heat, to return to the surface. The result is a juicier, tastier piece of meat.
- NEVER DESERT YOUR POST. Grilling is an easy cooking method, but it demands constant attention. Once you put something on the grill (especially when using the direct method), stay with it until it's cooked. This is not the time to answer the phone, make the salad dressing, or mix up a batch of your famous mojitos. Above all, have fun. Remember that grilling isn't brain surgery. And that's the gospel!
BBQ U Huli Huli Pineapple
Method: spit roasting
Serves 8
- 1 large ripe pineapple
Note: When buying pineapple, look for a yellow rind and a musky, fruity aroma. These are the signs of ripe, sweet
For the glaze:
- 1/2 stick (4 Tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 pint blackberry or blueberry ice cream or sorbet for serving (optional)
You'll also need a rotisserie and 8 martini glasses (optional)
1. Cut the rind off the pineapple, leaving the leafy crown intact. A serrated knife works best. Even after you've removed the rind, you'll notice some diagonal rows of "eyes" (brown spots)-cut these out, making long diagonal V-shaped cuts to give the pineapple a rippled spiral effect.
2. Make the glaze. Combine the butter, brown sugar, rum, cream, lime juice, cinnamon and salt in a heavy saucepan and cook over high heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until thick and syrupy, 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
3. Set up your grill for spit-roasting and preheat to high.
4. Using a long slender knife, make starter holes in the crown end and base of the pineapple, pushing the knife lengthwise through the center to facilitate inserting the spit. Working gently but firmly, insert the rotisserie spit through the pineapple. (Be sure to have the first set of prongs on already.) Tighten the prongs. Loosely cover the pineapple leaves with foil. Place the end of the spit in the rotisserie motor socket and turn on the motor.
5. Spit-roast the pineapple until golden brown and tender, about 1 hour, basting with glaze every 15 minutes. You should have about half the glaze leftover for serving.
6. To serve, remove the pineapple from the spit and unwrap the leaves. Show it off whole-talk about way cool. Then cut it crosswise into slices for serving. Drizzle each slice with leftover glaze.
7. For the ultimate gilding of the lily, cut the pineapple slices in quarters and serve over blackberry ice cream in martini glasses. Spoon the glaze on top and garnish each glass with a pineapple leaf.
You can get more tips and recipes from his Raichlen's website, BarbecueBible.com.
Music Break: Jaqanada Sleeps by Mad Finder
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While touring on the road, a common lament for band members is "I'm tired and I'm hungry and I can't wait to go home." When truck stops and roadside diners no longer fit the bill for traveling musicians, their creativity can be channeled towards inventing their own tour-bus meals.
Kara Zuaro has compiled on-the-road recipes in her new book, I Like Food, Food Tastes Good: In the Kitchen with Your Favorite Bands.With contributions from indie music faves like Belle & Sebastian, Calexico, Death Cab for Cutie and the Violent Femmes, Kara outlines the culinary life of musicians, from their favorite drink to the best hangover remedy.
Music Break: Snack Attack by C-mon and Kypski
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Stacie Hunt, of DuVin Wine and Spirits in West Hollywood, explains the best method for reading a wine label and finding the perfect wine. Each wine is an individual. It shows its individuality from its background, just like us: where it was born, raised, educated, with whom we hung out and where we hung out; and of course, how we were handled by others. All of this influences the grape and the resulting wine. All this is reflected on the label.
The French, have coined a word that represents this "background check." Terroir, which means "dirt," tells all that could possibly happen to those grapes: the type of soil (or foundation of their home), indicating the richness (not necessarily the best for grapes) or the poorness (a struggle makes for character); the weather (are they delicate or hardy); the amount of sunny days and which way they tilted their leaves to the sun.
The wine label can tell what the grape is, where it came from and how much of a specific grape is in the bottle. This detail can range from a general location, "California," to a more detail reference -- where in California, what region, what vineyard location and literally which row and vine number within that vineyard. (Think of a vineyard as a neighborhood, within a state, region or country.)
Decoding a wine label can make us more savvy and multiply our pleasure with the wines we select.
Origin: Every bottle of wine has an Appellation of Origin. This tells where the vineyard is located in the world.
In France: AOC - Apellation Controlee
In Italy: DOC - Denominazione della Origine
In Spain: DO - Denominacion de Origin
In USA: AVA - American Viticultural Area
Most global regulations require 75% of the grapes to come from that "area" and up to 15% from other areas.
Name of the Wine: This could be the grape varietal (Cabernet Sauvignon); or a fanciful or proprietary name like "Vin Cigare," for fun or creativity purposes. It could also be the name of a virtual winery or even a retail or hotel or restaurant name, in which case the estabishment has contracted with a vineyard or winery to create a "branded" wine.
Vintage: This is the year the grapes were harvested, not bottled. For some wines, they may be harvested this year and bottled years later, depending on their style. White wines generally should be young in vintage, no more than four years old. The exception comes in French and German wines, which are noted for their longevity.
Grape Variety: This tells us the specific grape (i.e. Cabernet Sauvignon) that the wine is made from. The exception is in French, Spanish and Italian wines, where the varietal may not be listed, since each of these countries have enacted laws for which grapes can be included in which wines, based on their region. So, it helps to bone up on the regions and which grapes are prevalent there.
Ripe and Ready: This applies mainly to Germany and Austria, where they rank wines by a ripeness or sweetness quotient. In Germany, the lowest ripeness is called Kabinett. The highest (and most expensive) is called QmP. The label of a dry German wine will say "trocken." Other wines will say halbtrocken (semi-dry) to spatlese, meaning late harvested -- the richest, ripest and sweetest. If you see eiswein (ice wine) on the label, you can assume this is rich, syrupy tasting and an amazing dessert wine.
Bottling: "Estate bottled" indicates that the grapes and resulting wine were grown, harvested and made at the location of the vineyard. If a bottle doesn't say that, the grapes or grape juice could have come from another location to a bottling facility. In that case, it will say "bottled at" or "produced and bottled" Most quality wines are "estate bottled."
Other Information: A French wine may list the location status of the vineyard or region with the words "Grand Cru" (the highest) or "1er Cru," meaning "Premier Cru" (second highest) or "Cru Bourgeois," the local or village wine.
Italy may list IGT here, which means that the wine is not made according to the old regulations of grape content, but is made from grapes grown in this area.
The Back Label: This is the area where various warnings are posted (such as the Surgeon General's warning on American-made wines); the alcohol content is here; information on sulphites (if there are more than 10 parts per million); the bottle size as well as the importer's name.
Increasingly, the back label has become the creative space for a few words from the winemaker, discussing the effort and passion that went into the wine and even what it will pair best with in terms of foods. Some winemakers will also use the back label to list the blends and percentages, as well as the name of the different grape varietals.
Music Break: Devil's Haircut by Dr. Lonnie Smith & David "Fathead"
A man of many hats, Steve Bean Levy loves meat. His Hats of Meat is a tongue-in-cheek tribute to fashionable headpieces. Some of his meat hats are the cow-boy hat (see above), brisket yarmulke, porkpie, base-bull cap and the Canadian.
The Canadian
The Brisket Yarmulke
To see more of these carnivorously creative caps, check out the Hats of Meat website!
Music Break: Tarnation by Max Avery Lichtenstein
Sensory Spectrum's Gail Vance Civille and Judy Heylmun taste food professionally. They teach courses called "Identifying the Flavor Spectrum" and "Psychophysical Principals and Sensory Evaluation."
Getting trained to be a professional taster is no small task. Sensory Spectrum uses the latest sensory research technology to provide education, scientific results and technical solutions to guide decision-makers in the fields of foods, beverages, oral health, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, fabrics, paper, household products, fragrances, and environmental odor control.
Music break: I Am the Walrus by Adam Rodgers and David Gilmore
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The Great Tortilla Tournament, nixtamalization, and Guerrilla Tacos Let's talk tortillas! Gustavo Arellano announces KCRW's first-ever Great Tortilla Tournament, to choose the best tortilla in LA out of a bracket of 64. Bill Esparza talks tortilla makers in the L.A. area. And did you know that inside your tortilla is an ancient process, perfected over centuries? Also, L.A. Taco's Daniel Hernandez recalls a Guadalajara taco crawl with Jonathan Gold.
Joël Robuchon, restaurant lines, and Jonathan Gold on N.W.A. This week the world lost its most highly decorated chef, Joël Robuchon. Chef Ludo Lefebvre recalls lessons he learned at the hands of this master. We also revisit Evan Kleiman and Jonathan Gold's 2014 visit to Robuchon's Vegas restaurant. Jean Trinh investigates how some diners in LA can stand waiting two or more hours in line. Finally, we recall Jonathan Gold's coverage of the influential rap group N.W.A.
Omega-3s, 'Downtime' with the Redzepis, and zucchini ice cream Paul Greenberg discusses what the Omega-3 boom means for our planet and lives. Nadine Redzepi talks about cooking for culinary giants like her husband Rene Redzepi in 'Downtime.' Crafting a menu takes more than exceptional produce, says writer Diana Henry. Also, a tour and history of LA's pan dulce scene. Plus: 'City of Gold' director remembers Jonathan Gold's 1992 piece on the LA riots.
Remembering Jonathan Gold (1960-2018) There's a Jonathan Gold-sized hole in the heart of Los Angeles. The Pulitzer-winning LA Times food critic died on July 21, prompting an outpouring of grief and love from around the world. For this special tribute, we gathered the voices of colleagues, friends, chefs, and listeners to celebrate the man who taught us how to eat and live in LA. We dedicate this show to our former colleague of 20 years.
Why Gustavo is doing a Great Tortilla Tournament for KCRW It's the perennial question: Corn or flour? We're putting 64 Southern California tortillas head-to-head in our #MasaMadness bracket to see who will win the Golden Tortilla trophy. Gustavo Arellano fills us in on all the details. Read More
Joël Robuchon: My introduction to the refined world of luxury fine dining In 2014, Evan Kleiman took a road trip to Las Vegas with Jonathan Gold. The highlight of the trip by far was an opulent dinner at Joël Robuchon in the MGM Grand: the most luxurious meal she had ever experienced up until that point. In honor of the legendary French chef Joël Robuchon who passed away this week, we're resharing Evan's 2014 reflection on that unforgettable meal. Read More


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On July 2nd, my sister, Susan Wright, died after gallantly and courageously fighting for her life. About 7 and a half years ago she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and later testing positive for BRCA 2.
Today I'm living with the fact that I made a very large and costly mistake. I buried my head in the sand, so to speak, when my sister suggested I test for the same or similar gene mutation. Response time was critical and that if I tested positive then my daughters needed to be immediately tested.
I was selfish. I didn't want to know that I possibly passed a fatal disease to my kids.
What I now know is that women and men of Jewish Ashkenazi descent are at a heightened risk of carrying the mutation in either of the genes BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 and face a much higher risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.
I read somewhere that about 1 in 40 people of Ashkenazi lineage has a gene mutation compared to 1 in 800 in the general population. While a woman in the "general population" has an 8 – 12 percent chance of getting cancer, the chance of someone with the BRCA gene mutation will have an 85 percent chance of getting cancer.
Normal function of the BRCA genes, which we all have, is to repair DNA and control cell division. When cells divide without normal control they accumulate into a mass of tissue or what we call tumors. The BRCA gene primarily affects tumor growth in the breast and the ovaries.
I remember making an appointment with my doctor for advice. I remember reading about genetic counseling. I remember my doctor telling me not to worry. As long as everyone goes through an adequate physical once a year all will be OK. I remember my head sinking deeper in the sand.


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Worldwide Recognition for Lynbrook Senior
Lynbrook High School senior Eesha Khare, has won the Intel Foundation's Young Scientist Award at the 2013 International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, AZ. Eesha's winning project was the research and development of an energy storage device called a supercapacitor that not only charges quickly and stores a lot of energy; it can last many more charge-recharge cycles than a conventional battery.
Her project titled "Design and Synthesis of Hydrogenated TiO2-Polyaniline Nanorods for Flexible High-Performance Supercapacitors," not only earned her a prize of $50,000, but has also gained her world-wide recognition. Her story has been featured around the world including articles in the Huffington Post and the San Francisco Chronicle. Eesha has also appeared in interviews by CNN, CBS, NBC and more. "I'm in a daze. I can't believe this happened," Khare told CNN affiliate KPIX 5.
Eesha approached her research looking for large problems to solve, and the one that she kept experiencing was the frustration with current energy storage devices. "My cell phone battery always dies," she told NBC News, so Eesha went forward to improve current energy storage devices, not just accept the problem. This research's future is even brighter. More than energy storage for cell phones, Eesha's research has potential applications in energy storage for laptops, electric vehicles, and green energy, wind and solar.
Eesha is more than just a science student at Lynbrook High School. She has been a member of the varsity field hockey team for 4 years, she works on the school newspaper "The Epic," and is an active member of the school's Spanish club.
Eesha plans to use her $50,000 prize to fund her education at Harvard, where she will attend in the fall.


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How To Survive A Bear Attack
Bears In The Wild
Spring is almost upon us. That time of year when the flowers bloom, the weather warms and bears come out of hibernation.For many people camping, hiking and playing in the woods are great ways to spend the summer. Exploration and adventure abound, however, so do the bears! No matter what precautions you take there is always the chance of running across a very unhappy bear. Even the most experienced backcountry hikers can have an instance of horribly bad luck. Which is why it is so important to understand the many things you can do to increase your chances of survival if the worst happens. The reality is most bears want nothing to do with human beings. We cause them all kinds of trouble that they really don't want. However, hunger, fear, territorial aggression and maternal instinct will all trigger a negative response in our furry friends.So what do you do?
If You See The Bear BEFORE They Attack
The first thing you should do (before wetting your pants) is to identify what kind of bear you are dealing with.Is it a 'black bear'? (Which come in all shades of blonde, brown and cinnamon.)
Black bears range from 110-400lbs. They have a rounded body shape with NO hump between their shoulder blades. Their faces are round with a long, straight snout.
Or is it a 'grizzly bear'?
Grizzly bears range from 350-800lbs. They have a large hump of muscle between their shoulder blades that they use to dig with, this is their most definable feature. Their cheeks are 'scooped out' directly under the eyes, which gives them a more angular look.
It is very important to be able to identify what kind of bear you are dealing with. To better your chances of survival you need to know what action to take and this is very much determined by the type of bear you encounter.
Black Bears
Generally a black bear will not attack a human. When they do decide to attack it is because of predatory reasons. That means it wants to EAT you. If you were to 'play dead' in this situation you would look up to find the bear happily feasting away on some very important body part that you, no doubt, are very fond of. The best defense with a black bear is to go on the offensive. Fight for your life!Use a tree branch and try to hit it in the snout or eyes. If you have a small hiking axe with you then aim for the face. Black bears are actually quite timid and this is usually enough to get them to back off. Go for the eyes as much as possible and do not back down. This is your only chance of survival. Climb a tree at your own peril. Sometimes this works, mostly it doesn't. Black bears are excellent climbers. Don't let their size fool you, they are fast and agile and have the advantage in trees.
If a black bear is protecting her cubs she will probably bluff charge you or make a fearsome display such as swatting, lip smacking or vocalizing. In this case, stand your ground, talk in a low, calm voice and back away slowly. Make sure to AVOID ALL EYE CONTACT. And never run in the presence of a predatory animal unless you desire to be eaten.If a bear stands on their hindquarters it is not doing it to scare you away, it is simply trying to identify what kind of animal you are. Bears have terrible eyesight. They rely on their incredible sense of smell to tell them what's what. If you are downwind or some other scent is in the air they will stand up to get a better look. This behavior should NOT be considered aggressive. Simply talk to the bear in a low, calm voice so they know you're human and back away slowly to safety.If the bear is happily munching away in a berry patch or does not see you then LEAVE IT ALONE. Just slowly back up and walk away giving it a wide berth. Bears are great swimmers. Don't think jumping into a lake will save you. You are better off on dry land.
Grizzly Bears
The majority of grizzly attacks happen because of territorial aggression. Grizzly bears do not want other animals inside what they consider 'their territory'. Unfortunately for humans 'their territory' could be hundreds of kilometers in area.They attack because they see you as a threat to their survival. That is why the standard procedure for a grizzly bear attack is to 'play dead'.Keep your pack on your back (if you have one) and drop to the ground. (The pack will provide added protection against their claws and teeth.) Either lay flat on your stomach with your hands/arms covering your neck and head or on your side with your legs pulled up to your chest and your head tucked in under your arms.Let the bear bat you about and even drag you. Do not move!Once they are satisfied that you are 'dead' they will cease the attack. Stay still for at least 20 minutes before determining if it is safe to move away from the area. Bears like to watch from a distance for some time to ensure their territory is truly 'safe' before they decide to leave. Again, climb a tree at your own peril. Grizzly's have been known to knock trees down or climb them just enough to pull you out. 'Playing dead' is a good defense against a territorial grizzly but what if the bear has been following you or is quietly approaching, walking in circles around you? Then you have a major problem. This is predatory behavior. This means the bear has determined you would make a good lunch snack. As scary as it sounds your only option in this case is to fight back.Any animal that is exhibiting predatory behavior plans to EAT you. Attacks at night should always be considered predatory in nature. If you have noticed the bear following (stalking) you then this is definitely predatory behavior. If a bear is making a great 'show' of aggression such as: beating the ground, vocalizing, snorting etc then this is NOT predatory behavior. Predators are silent and deadly.
If You DON'T See The Bear Before They Attack
This is the most dangerous of all situations. If a bear suddenly appears and blindsides you without warning you have an impossible decision to make. At this point the only thing you can do is listen to your instincts. Is that voice in your head screaming at you to fight back or lie still?Take heart, you have a 50/50 chance of responding in the correct way. Not knowing what kind of bear has grabbed you means it could be either a predator or a territorial grizzly. If you lay still and the bear seems to slow in its attack then continue to 'play dead'. If you lay still and the bear is relentless then fight back however you can. Protect your vital organs as much as you can and take comfort in the knowledge that people do not feel pain in these situations. (Adrenaline inhibits pain receptors.) Yay for adrenaline!
Common Sense Rules For All Bears
Do not run. Ever!Do not make eye contact. In the animal world this is a show of aggression and a challenge to fight.Do not yell at, scream or flail your arms about in an attempt to scare a bear off. You will only succeed in annoying it. Do not throw your pack at the bear. You will need your pack for extra protection should it attack you.If you see a bear leave the area immediately. If you are on a well-known hiking trail be sure to report any bear sightings to Rangers.Do not attempt to approach a bear. Ever! There is a reason why telescopic camera lenses were invented.
Bear Encounters Are Usually Harmless
For anyone who is now petrified to go into the woods, please don't be. Most bear sightings are filled with excitement, not pain. If you follow proper bear safety rules then your encounters will more than likely be magical and positive.(On a personal note: I have lost count of the amount of black bear I have seen in the woods. I never bothered them and they have never bothered me. This hub is designed simply to be a guide in case the worst happens.)
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Photo Credits: 1. Bender, Mike – USFWS 2. NPS Photo 3. Bryan Harry – NPS Photo 4. NPS Photo 5. William S Keller - NPS Photo 6. M Stouffer - NPS Photo 7. arttoday.com 8. Hollingsworth, John and Karen - USFWS 9. John Good - NPS Photo
Wow- two thumbs up!!! Thank you so much! I am a cub scout leader and have to educate a den of 8 year olds not to run... or climb up a tree! we live in the pacific northwest and run into a lot of preditors so thanks for the great info!
Nice informative hub. I have seen a grizzly in the wild and it was an awe-inspiring sight. We were driving from Palmer to Anchorage and saw an enormous grizzly near the highway. We stopped to watch. He seemed to be grazing on the grass - not sure what he was doing, perhaps eating grubs. He was a wonderful honey color with a beautiful undercoat of silver. The breeze gently ruffled the hair on his back. Of course he knew we were there but he completely ignored us. Suddenly I was overcome by fear and begged my husband to step on it and get us away from there. I felt that the bear could just swat our car over if he chose to.
It was nice to see you differentiate between survival tactics for Grizzly and Black Bear. Very informative with great information.
I have a friend who just went up north for deer hunting. He and his friends went out into the woods before opening day. He didn't have his gun on him because dnr are bad up there. He heard a noise and turned around. It was kind of dark out so he held up his flashlight and there was a black bear. He said he was starting to shake really bad. He heard that when you come across a bear that you should talk to it. So he told the bear if you going to eat me im giving one fight. When he was talking to it the bear kind of twisted his head like it was like what? But then after a few minutes left him alone. Thank God that we don't have grizzles in michigan. The funny part about this story is that he thought before he looked and saw it was a bear that it was the michigan dogman. for anyone who don't know what that it its suppose to be an animal that looks like a wolf in the face but can walk like a human. You can look it up on youtube. I don't believe in it but a lot of people do haha!!
I'm going to just watch the bears at my local zoo now, thank you very much. I may never go camping again lol
My only experiences with, I believe, black bears, have been in Yosemite. When I was around 8 years old, my family and I were hiking there and came across a mother and her cubs. Thank God we were not disturbing the mama, for we had a long look and walked away.
The second was last year when my cousin's car was broken into by a bear late at night. Apparently he had left visual cues for the bear such as soda cans, candy wrappers, etc. Perhaps the smell of the candy wrapper caused the attack, but you say their eyesight is poor, so I don't really know!
Thanks for a great and informative read, Rachelle!
Very interesting hub! Luckily (or 'unluckily') for me, where I live, I have never spotted a bear in the wild. Even in my trip to Canada a few years back, I was in bear territory for a few days at a time and was somewhat cautious but not overly worried.
You taught me some more interesting info. Thanks!
I know this is an old Hub. but its a great one. also be aware, that you can many times smell a bear when its hanging around watching you.
while hiking last year I rounded a bend and began to smell a bear looking around I saw where it had been tearing apart a log. My dog who normaly ranges ahead of me stuck close till we were about a hundred yards past the site and the smell.
also be aware black bears can sometimes find four wheelers threatening. The two times I have come across one on my fourwheeler I stopped and then backed away giving it, its space.
have fun out there. and seeing bears in the wilderness can be a wonderful thing if you are careful.
We have no grizzlies in India unfortunately and the numbers of black bear in the wild are diminishing sadly.
Thanks for the information - forewarned is forearmed
We stayed in a cabin in Yellowstone and the managers of the property told us to remove everything edible or had any odor (even toothpaste!) from our car and take it into the cabin. There were photos of the damage that bears had done to cars with food left in it........broken windows, etc. Makes good sense to take precautions when forewarned.
your information is not to bad but you should remove it and simply suggest that people read the bear encounter survival guide byjames shalton
Thanks for the Bear tips I hope I remember this stuff if ever I'm confronted by a bear,I'll definitely hand over the food.
Good, solid information here. I grew up in the sticks in Western Canada (Alberta) and Dad always made shure we had the bear drill embedded into our thick skulls. My sister and I were strolling down a cut-line one sunny afternoon and managed to get between mama bear and her two cubs. Just as it says in your post she created quite the ruckus. We managed to keep our heads and slowly back off and she went and got her young ones and went the other way.
We had lumps in our throats (and somewhere else too) but we came out OK. And you are darn right they can climb, as well as run like sprinters and swim like Mark Spitz. Had a few other experiences with the bears but all were peaceful, beautiful animals.
Very cool hub. I think we sometimes forget that when we encounter a wild animal in the wild we have to play by their rules. I like the idea of the bear snack pack :0)
Oh my gosh, I'm thinking a gun would be good. I'm an animal lover as much as the next and would never take make the first move. But, it a bear is attacking me, I would love having a gun to shoot him first.
Besides my ranting, I always like to know new info. You never know when this might come in handy now that it's in my head.
Would you recommend carrying a hunny pot to throw to the bear??? or some other snacking item? Perhaps if they had a snack, it would give a person a chance to escape.
Fantastic absorbing advice to face the Bears.
Dreat R Fox!
This scared me to death. I do not want to meet a bear or become a bear's meat. LOL
The utube video is chilling. Whoever the camera person was knew exactly what to do around bears.
Great hub. Thumb's up all the way.
We have black bears in our yard all the time you can see them in my hub. DO NOT CLIMB A TREE they will come after you and pull you down. They will most of the time run from you but not all the time. A friend of ours took his 14 year old daughter hunting with him (deer) when she ran into a black bear she went up the tree the bear went after her and pulled her down. Her Dad heard her scream, the bear was pulling her into the woods when her Dad arrived and ran the bear off. She ended up with 36 stitches.
We have very tall maple trees in our yard and they are often up in the very top of the trees.
Enjoyed your hub and all your information.
I´m glad there are no bears around here. Well, I have some neighbors who have a big dog who looks like a bear :D
Great hub with priceless information for those you eventually have to face one of those beautiful but dangerous creatures.
Wow, excellent hub. I gave you a thumbs up. I like to hike and I'm always on the lookout for bears. I don't know why. Now I know what to do if I actually spot one.
All I have to do is outrun you!!!
Wow! Lots of info! Great hub!


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Patisserie Made Simple
From Macarons to Millefeuille and More
Price $24.95
Format Hardback
Published October 7th 2015
Size 7.9 x 11 inches
Pages 192
Most of us have been wowed looking through the windows of a patisserie and sampling the delights therein. Now Edd Kimber shows you how to recreate these recipes at home. With step-by-step photographs for basic pastry and icings, Edd guides you through the techniques, taking the fear out of a genoise sponge and simplifying a croissant dough. Chapters include: * Sweet Treats featuring Classic Financiers, Canneles and Eclairs * Desserts & Cakes such as Cherry Clafoutis and Buche de Noel * Pastry including basic recipes for pate sablee and pate sucree and recipes for delicious tarts to use them in * Basics - the essential icings and creams, such as Mousseline and Creme Chantilly Edd's mouthwatering recipes use bakeware found in home kitchens (no need for expensive or complex equipment) so you too can create perfect patisserie. Praise for Edd Kimber: 'Edd Kimber has made everyone's favourite French desserts and pastries accessible and easy-to-make. From buttery sable cookies to crusty caneles and flaky croissants, anyone can bake and enjoy the best French pastries, right in their own kitchen!' David Lebovitz 'Baking requires skill and perfection, and Edd's got it.' Mary Berry 'Edd's desserts taste as good as they look - these delicious recipes inspire the baker in all of us.' Philippe Conticini
Author Information
Edd Kimber is a baker, food writer and TV personality and is the author of Say It With Cake (2012) and Patisserie Made Simple (2015). Theboywhobakes.co.uk


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We also offer graphics and post-production services and have two editing bays equipped with Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere. We can carry out production-related needs such as production management, procurement of gear and talent, location scouting, scripting, instructional design, and training. We also have done quite a bit of work for legal professionals.
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Jefferson Parish government watchdog Marjorie "Margie" Robinson Seemann died in her sleep Friday at her Metairie home. She was 75. A tea party activist before anyone invented the term, the co-founder of Jefferson Parish Citizens for Good Government spent the last 12 years of her life advocating for fiscal responsibility and public transparency with twin sister Margaret Baird.
The two were named after their mother and aunt, also twins.
Seemann's intellectual powers -- she was a life master in contract bridge -- were on display from an early age. Born in New Orleans, she was co-valedictorian, with Baird, at the former Metairie High School (now the location of Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies). That's where she met Ken Seemann, her husband of almost 60 years. Ken made the first move, drawn by her energy, accomplishments and caring.
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"She was a doer," he said. "She did all kinds of things for people."
The couple married in 1955 and moved to Anaheim, Calif., where she was again the valedictorian of her class at the University of California, Los Angeles. She returned to New Orleans in 1965 and earned a master's degree in mathematics from Loyola University, summa cum laude.
For 40 years, her career and family took priority. Seemann raised four children and worked for NASA as a mathematician at the Michoud Assembly Facility until the age of 60. She also ran a business writing custom software and taught at the University of New Orleans. Less than one week after triple-bypass heart surgery in 2004, she was back out playing bridge, Baird said.
As her professional career wound down, Seemann, needing a new challenge, burst on to the Jefferson Parish political scene. Her husband and Baird said she was troubled by corruption and hated dishonesty in politicians.
With her sister and high school co-valedictorian, who had moved back from Texas, Seemann founded Citizens Against New Taxes (CANT) in 2002 to join an effort to oppose a proposed half-cent sales tax increase for Jefferson Parish public schools. The sales tax failed, forcing school system leaders to go back and create a more focused proposal. The sisters' group blossomed into Jefferson Parish Citizens for Good Government.
From then, Seemann was rarely absent from the scene. The fiscal conservative made her political research and activism a full-time job: faxing the media, helping whistleblowers and examining the Jefferson Parish Council's financial practices, campaign contributions and contract bids. She and Baird attended almost every council meeting, even making the annual two-plus-hour trek for the parish's meeting in Grand Isle.
The people in charge didn't listen at first, Baird said. But then they did, and "We actually felt like we were making a difference to the parish."
She added, "We had a lot of fun doing it."
Seemann considered their greatest accomplishment to be the establishment of an office of inspector general in the parish to delve into fraud, waste and abuse. Her friend U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise said she did "important work" that "made dramatic improvements in government reform and accountability."
Undoubtedly, Seemann's unrelenting drive ruffled feathers. She dug into any issue that caught her meticulous eye, large or small, and she wasn't afraid to make enemies in the cause of what she thought was right. But even her sometime opponents respected her tenacity, dedication and intelligence.
"When she studied an issue, she was usually right," said Jefferson Parish President John Young. "She was a great watchdog for the citizens of Jefferson Parish."
Jefferson Parish Councilman at-large Chris Roberts said "she felt it was her job to keep everybody in check." He noted that along with portioning out blame, the sisters always praised politicians who did what they felt was right.
At the time of Seemann's death, Roberts was working with her on reforms to the parish's contracting process.
Tough at council meetings, Seemann was generous and unselfish in private, Baird said. She watched everyone's dogs when they went on vacation, cooked gallons of crawfish etouffee for her large family on all occasions, cared for aging relatives and tutored her grandchildren.
Baird said JPCGG would continue its work.
"It'll be hard, you know, without her, but we're still going to hold their feet to the fire," she said. "I know she's thinking, 'I have unfinished business.'"
She does. At 12:33 a.m. on the night of her death, Seemann emailed the parish attorney thanking her for responding to a request she had made for public records.
Seemann belonged to St. Benilde Church, the River Regions Republican Women's Club, the Pachyderm Club and Jefferson Parish Newcomers. Along with her husband and twin sister, she is survived by brother Johnny Robinson of Alexandria, Va.; children Terry Olivier, Linda Doyle, Susan Decorte and Cheryl Lee-Stroyewski, all of Metairie; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial mass will be read May 28 at 3 p.m. at L.A. Muhleisen and Son in Kenner, preceded by a 1 p.m. visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jefferson Parish SPCA, Bridge House or the Innocence Project.


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On his own and out of options, Hughie resorts to extreme measures to keep himself in the game. Meanwhile, as vengeful forces close in from all around, Bradley considers a drastic step of her own- but will Stillwell allow her to get away with it? Butcher asks the big questions and Hughie finds out one last secret of his own, as The Bloody Doors Off races towards its fateful conclusion.
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Gone are the days of purchasing unusual ties and grilling aprons, Dad's today like receiving electronic gadgets, home improvement gift cards, a dinner or sporting event outing. A personalized gift such as a wallet, money clip, or pocket watch are classic ideas as a way to express your love and appreciation for all your Dad has done for you. He is sure to carry it with him wherever he goes and brag about the thoughtful Father's Day gift from you.
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They say that from the instant he lays eyes on her, a father adores his daughter. Whoever she grows up to be, she is always to him that little girl in pigtails. She makes him feel like Christmas. In exchange, he makes a secret promise not to see the awkwardness of her teenage years, the mistakes she makes or the secrets she keeps. - Unknown Author