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Public Appearances
Upcoming Speeches & Appearances
Stay tuned – we'll have more events coming soon!
Past Appearances
April 28, 2018
Arlington Independent School District
Website: http://www.aisd.net/
Venue: MacBernd Professional Development Center, Arlington, TX
Topic: Working with poverty students and how they learn; how to support these students day to day.
April 11 & 12, 2018
University of Illinois-Urbana – Office of Residential Life, Champaign, IL
Breaking Barriers, A Night with Sonia Manzano
A Night with Sonia will be a lecture where Sonia Manzano will discuss what it was like to be one of the only Latinas in media and broadcasting in the 70's and how representation has change during her years in the industry. She will talk about challenges that she had to face in order to achieve her level of success and the importance of having representation in a show like Sesame Street. Sonia Manzano is a thirteen time Emmy winner and has received an award from the National Hispanic Caucus and has also written many books including her memoir where she talks about her life obstacles and how she overcame them.
March 2, 2018
Women Leaders Conference 2018
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – School of Continuing Education
Venue: Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Speech Topic: Women's Leadership: Overcoming obstacles to success and being a woman leader as seen through Sonia's life, what Sonia's learned about being a leader. Sonia's presentation starts at noon, followed by Q&A and book signing.
February 23, 2018
The Harvey School – Head of School
Part of the Harvey Presents Series
Website: http://www.harveyschool.org
November 17, 2017
One Childhood One Chance – Annual Luncheon Fundraiser
Educational First Steps (EFS)
2815 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75226
The mission of Educational First Steps (EFS) is to improve the quality and availability of early childhood education for economically disadvantaged children.
November 13, 2017
Starting at 9am
Ohio School Boards Association Annual Conference
Venue: Greater Columbus Convention Center
400 North High St., Columbus OH
Website: ohioschoolboards.org
November 1, 2017
Colorado Children's Campaign
Venue: Seawell Grand Ballroom at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts; Denver, CO
12:30-1:15pm: Speech by Sonia Manzano
Speech Topic: Becoming Maria
October 25, 2017
11am – 1pm
United Way of Midland, Inc. – www.uwmidland.org
Midland Country Club, Midland, TX
6101 N Highway 349, Midland, TX 79705
"Power of the Purse" provides a collaborative forum for women of all ages who want to significantly improve the quality of life in Midland County through leadership giving, advocacy and volunteering.
October 26, 2017
Annual Latino Cultural Dinner
Illinois State University – University Housing
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Keynote Address by Sonia Manzano and Open Q & A with Audience.
Website: https://housing.illinoisstate.edu/about
As a means to celebrate and educate on diversity, University Housing Services began coordinating Cultural Dinners in the early 1980's. The exciting tradition of these dinners continues today and is meant to expose students to the rich cultural diversity of our society as well as expand their knowledge of the world in which we live.
October 3, 2017
Birth to Five Water Coller Conference
Venue: Sheraton Grand Hotel; 1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA
Topic: Importance of high-quality early childhood education (ECE); the critical connection within ECE between language(s) and culture for families of color.
Advancement Project California 2-day Conference
Web: advancementprojectca.org
September 28, 2017
From the South Bronx to Sesame Street (A Puerto Rican Story)
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Lecture and Q & A
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM Book signing
Hispanic Heritage Month
Colgate University – Latin American Student Organization
Hamilton NY
September 27, 2017
YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County
Location: Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
123 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14604
11th Annual Empowering Women Luncheon – the YWCA's major fundraising event of the year and our most important opportunity to share our mission, vision & accomplishments and raise awareness about the challenges faced by those who live in poverty and brings the community together to support these vulnerable families in their journey toward self-sufficiency.
September 13, 2017
Augusta University, Augusta, GA
Dialogue / Q&A with Students
From the South Bronx to Sesame Street – Overcoming Obstacles
May 19, 2017
Sonia will receive The Legacy for Children Award at a dinner event that takes place in downtown San Jose at the San Jose Convention Center Grand Ballroom. Website: www.cdm.ord/legacy
Legacy for Children Award Celebration 5:30p – 10:30p
May 13, 2017
Client -Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee (HPGM)
Pfister Hotel, 424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Gala- Black Tie Event. Investing in Hispanic Education, Youth, the Future of America and our Communities
5:00 – 5:30 PM: Media
5:30 – 6:30 PM: VIP Reception and Meet and Greet with sponsors
7:00 PM: Dinner
8:00 PM: Speaker to Deliver 30-minute Keynote Address
9:00 PM: Event concludes
May 5, 2017
Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities (NCED)
Websites: nevadateach.com | doe.nv.gov | unr.edu
Harvey's Lake Tahoe
Hwy 50 at Stateline, South Lake Tahoe, NV 89449
Audience of 400-450 teachers, parents administrators and other providers of P3-12 education
5:00-7:00PM: 1-hour and 45-minute program to include a 45-50 minute Keynote Speech followed by an on stage Q&A dialogue.
Topic – Nevada's Schools – from Ready into Action. Investments in Innovation
May 4, 2017
The Strand; San Francisco, CA
3:30PM: Keynote Address to OTW2017 Conference (60-minutes)
4:30PM: Moderated Q&A (30-minutes)
5:00PM: Book Signing (TBD) (30-minutes)
Theatre for Young Audiences
Topic – Experience working in Children's Television and changes and evolution in industry — connection to Live Theatre — and experiences in her groundbreaking role as a Latino woman on national stage.
May 3, 2017
Anti-Defamation League, Houston – "No Place Hate" Luncheon
The Southwest Regional office of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in Houston extends from El Paso on the west end of Texas to Beaumont on the east end, and all points south. Major cities in the region include Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, El Paso, and Beaumont.
ADL's Southwest Region's banner programs include No Place for Hate®, fighting hatred and encouraging diversity in schools K-12, and our Community of Respect® encouraging respect and inclusion in all other areas of the community, such as businesses and community organizations.
Website: http://houston.adl.org
April 25-26, 2017
Raleigh Convention Center
500 S Salisbury Street; Raleigh, NC 27601
4/25 – 7:00–8:30pm: Optional VIP Reception
Main events on 4/26:
10:30-11:30am: Media Interviews
12:00pm: Luncheon Begins
1:00-1:30pm: Speech by Sonia Manzano
2:00pm: Event Concludes
2:00-2:30pm: Optional Booksigning
Topic – Becoming Maria (or E is for Equity)
April 21, 2017
7:00 – 9 PM ~ Lecture with Q&A and book signing
Summit of Ohio Latinx Conference
Ohio Wesleyan University – Minority Student Affairs
University Hall – Gray Chapel
Ohio Wesleyan University is located 30 miles north of Columbus, Ohio. Since its founding, Ohio Wesleyan has maintained its connection with the United Methodist Church, offering a quality of scholarship, leadership, and service that has enriched both Church and society.
Ohio Wesleyan's charter provided that "the University is forever to be conducted on the most liberal principles, accessible to all religious denominations, and designed for the benefit of our citizens in general."
April 24, 2017
Client REACH Prep – www.reachprep.org
Topic: Becoming Maria Love and Chaos in the South Bronx
Benefit Luncheon – focus on inspiring Hispanic & African American Youth
Hyatt Regency Greenwich, Old Greenwich, CT
10:30 AM: Arrive at Event
10:45-11:30 AM: Informal Meeting with Young Children
11:30-11:50 AM: Luncheon Begins
12:45-1:00 PM: Speech
1:45 PM: Luncheon Concludes
March 17 , 2017
The Information Exchange Conference, University of Nebraska
UNO Library with book signing – Omaha, NE
Sonia will be delivering her keynote around 9:00 AM
KANEKO-UNO Library is a space that offers students, faculty, and staff of UNO and any interested KANEKO members access to resources and materials they might not find in their day-to-day environment. Here at KANEKO-UNO Library our attention is focused on stimulating and celebrating creativity. We seek to inspire people to expand their awareness and knowledge within an atmosphere of flexible learning.
March 12, 2017
APB Event, San Diego, CA
American Montessori Society
"From the South Bronx to Sesame Street,"
March 10, 2017
Mercy College Rotunda
555 Broadway; Dobbs Ferry, NY 10805
Topic – from The South Bronx to Sesame Street
12:00PM-1:30PM: Lunch
1:30PM-2:30PM: Keynote
2:30PM-3:30PM: Book Signing
February 1, 2017
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Venue – Crystal Gateway Marriott
3:00PM: Speaker to Arrive
4:00PM: 30-minute Speech followed by a 10-15 minute Q&A
Topic – ideally, remarks on her personal story blended with cultural awareness and serving diverse – students and families and anything she can throw in about the power of creativity / arts in learning would be great
December 2, 2016
APB Event, Hartford, CT
The Village for Families & Children
Topic: Personal story of overcoming one or more "risk factors" that impact our ability to be healthy and successful (poverty, domestic violence, community violence, substance abuse, homelessness, racism/discrimination, etc.). Connect personal journey to the mission, goals and work of The Village.
November 29, 2016
APB Event, Indiana Youth Institute
Topic: Because kids Count
Statewide Conference – Annual Event
November 19, 2016
"From the South Bronx to Sesame Street – Overcoming Obstacles"
Beacon Hall Event Center – Housatonic Community College
900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Website: www.housatonic.edu
September 13, 2016
APB Event, Pensacola State College, Florida
Topic: Children and Television
September 21, 2016
APB Event, University of Memphis
Topic: Latino & the Civil Rights movement
September 23rd and 24th, 2016
Miami Scholastic – Keynote Speaker for the
Miami-Dade/Monroe Early Learning Coalition 3rd annual Children First Conference.
September 29, 2016
Starting at 2pm
Sinclair Community College, Sinclair Conference Center
Topic: From South Bronx to Sesame Street/ Writing for Children
October 6, 2016
APB Event, Collegedale, TN
Southern Adventist University
Topic: Latino & the Civil Rights movement
October 18, 2016
Sonia will Emcee the 25 year anniversary of the NCFL-Toyota partnership
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit MI 48243
Topic: The role of literacy and education in growing healthy families and communities, inclusive of education television, particularly for families with socioeconomic and language challenges – as well as benefits of being a dual-language learner
October 20, 2016
APB Event, Junior Achievement of North Florida
Florida Blue Conference Center
4800 Deerwood Campus Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32246
Topic: How young girls can reach their goals; breaking barriers as a woman in a male dominated career arena; success as a woman of color
November 2, 2016
Topic – "E" is for Equity
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children. The association comprises of nearly 60,000 individual members of the early childhood community plus affiliate chapters, all committed to delivering on the promise of high-quality early learning. Together, we work to achieve a collective vision: that all young children thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential.
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, CA 90015
September 10, 2016
Sonia Manzano Book Signing at Barnes & Noble
Bay Plaza
290 Baychester Ave.
Bronx, NY 10475
September 8th, 2016
APB Event, United Way of Wyoming Valley
Mohegan Sun Pocono, Jumper Road
Plains Township, PA 18701
August 22, 2016
American Program Bureau event
Southbridge Middle High School
132 Torry Rd, Southbridge, MA 01550
August 14, 2016
APB Event, Motivational/Leadership Closing Keynote
(Diversity/Inspiring Children)
Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL
July 21, 2016
Denver Public Schools, Denver CO
Topic: Early Literacy
June 8, 2016
APB Event, Beverly MA, Walter J. Manninen Center for the Arts.
Pathway for Children, www.pw4c.org
May 17, 2016
Seattle Inspire Luncheon
April 24, 2016
Art Summit, Kennedy Center, Washington D.C
April 27, 2016
San Francisco Big Speak, San Francisco, California
April 1-3, 2016
San Antonio Book Festival, San Antonio, California
March 23, 2016
California Association of Bi-Lingual Education
San Francisco, California
March 17, 2016
State of the State Conference
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
March 12, 2016
Tucson Book Festival, Tucson, Arizona
11:30a – 12:30p – Growing Up Latino, Coast to Coast, and on the Border
2:30p – 3:30p – Becoming María: From the South Bronx to Sesame Street
March 9, 2016
Woman of Letters Event
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003
March 8, 2016
Grand Rapid Business Journal
Keynote speaker for the biennial "The 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan" luncheon event.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
September 20, 2015 6:00 – 7:30 PM
The Rubin Museum of Art
150 West 17th St. New York, NY 10011
Sonia Manzano, Sesame Street's beloved Maria, will, with the help of performance professor Jan Cohen-Cruz, trace the steps that led her to become a television icon. Sonia will be available to sign copies of her new childhood memoir "Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx".
September 26, 2015 – Texas Teen Book Festival – Austin, TX
October 6/8, 2015 – NEIBA Trade Show – more information to come
Oct 12, 2015 – University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Oct 24, 2015 – The Boston Book Festival – Boston, MA
Nov 5, 2015 – AASL Conference – Columbus, OH
Dec 9, 2015 – Port Salerno Elementary School – Stuart, FL
Feb 23, 2015 – El Cento De Corazon, Houston, TX
American Librarian Association
June 25/30 in San Francisco, CA
International Literacy Association
July 18, 2015 – ST. Louis, Missouri
Book Expo America (BEA)
May 28 & 29, 2015 in New York
4/18/2015 at 7:45am
Manzano will address the Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference in Denver, CO
YWCA Clark County
Hilton Vancounver, Ballroom
3609 Main Street; Vancouver, WA 98663
9/25 – 28 / 2014
South Dakota Festival of Books
Sioux Falls, SD
10/ 1 / 2014
Tidewater Community College
Intercultural Learning
121 College Place; Norfolk VA 23510
10/ 7 / 2014
Purdue University
Latino Cultural Center
610 Purdue Mall; West Lafayette, IN 47907
10/ 16/ 2014
Florence Crittenton Services of Colorado
Cycles of Success Luncheon
55 South Zuni Street; Denver, CO 80223
Tacoma Community College
6501 South 19th Street, Tacoma, WA 98466
March 4, 2014
OK Read
Oklahoma City, OK.
March 13, 2014
Free Library Philadelphia
1333 Wagner Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141
March 21 and 22, 2014
Virginia Festival of the Book, Charlottesville, VA
Various Locations, see website for details.
April 2, 2014
SoMIRAC International Reading Festival
Baltimore, MD.
April 25, 2014
La Casa Azul Book Store
New York, NY.
Dec. 10, 2013
Free Library of Philadelphia
Philadelphia PA
Teen Author Series
Dec. 8, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.
Eastern Center for the Performing Arts
Eastern Regional High School
Manzano will be guest narrator with the
Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey
Holiday Pops For The Whole Family concert
For more information and to purchase tickets, follow this link.
Nov. 21, 2013
Wesleyan University
Ajua Campos Student Group
Nov. 13, 2013
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Latino Leadership Symposium – 2013
Oct 15, 2013
Cook Library Center
1100 Grandville Ave. SW; Grand Rapids, Michigan
Includes a book signing. Sponsored by GVSU's Kutsche Office of Local History, Liberal Studies Department, Community Reading Project, and Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities.
Oct 14, 2013
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Includes a book signing. Sponsored by GVSU's Kutsche Office of Local History, Liberal Studies Department, Community Reading Project, and Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities.
Oct 14 & 15, 2013
Latino Civil Rights and Youth Leadership Initiative
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Sept 22, 2013
Brooklyn Book Festival
Brooklyn, New York
Sept 23, 2013
Americas Award Ceremony
Library of Congress
Washington, DC
FRIDAY, JUNE 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Anderson's Two Doors East
111 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville
SATURDAY, JUNE 29 from 3 to 4pm.
American Library Association – Chicago Convention
BOOK SIGNING with "Meet the Authors"
McCormick Place Convention Center
Exhibit Hall – Booth 2505
May 5, 2013
Addressing Multi-ethnic Graduates
Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana
May 11, 2013
Hosting "Wall To Wall Harlem Resonance"
Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, New York, NY 10025-6990
April 24, 2013
Thalia Book Club, NY, NY
Hosted Discussion of Ann Petry's The Street
April 21, 2013
Scholastic for the International Reading Asscociation, San Antonio, TX
April 19, 2013
TIFF Film Festival, Toronto, Canada
Miami Book Fair
Miami, FL
November 16-18
Website: http://www.miamibookfair.com/
La Casa Azul Bookstore
Sunday, September 9
Website: http://www.lacasaazulbookstore.com/calendar.html
Joint Conference of Librarians of Color Conference
Kansas City, MO
September 20, 2011
Website: http://jclc-conference.org/
National Book Festival
Washington, DC
Sunday, September 23
Signing 3:00-4:00 PM
Stage 4:35-5:20 PM
Website: http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/schedule/
Comadres y Compadres Writers Conference
Saturday, October 6, 2012
8:00 am to 6 pm
Medgar Evers College, The City University of New York (CUNY)
Academic Complex Building (AB1)
1638 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn, New York 11225 (at Crown Street)
Website: http://www.lascomadres.org/lco/lco-eng/events/2012/NYCWC.html
Connecticut Book Fair
Storrs, CT
November 10-11
Website: http://bookfair.uconn.edu/
UConn Book Festival
Hartford, CT
November 11
Website: http://articles.courant.com/2012-11-08/features/hc-uconn-children-book-1101-20121108_1_sesame-street-picture-books-connecticut-children-s-book-fair
2015 ALA Annual Conference – Sonia Manzano on 'Becoming Maria'


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No one in the media landscape is immune to the popularity of social networks and blog-based websites - not even highbrow arts critics. As newspapers cut down on reviews, online venues and social networks fill the void.
Now, reviews are disseminated before the opera is even over
A reporter sits hunched over his typewriter, fedora nearby, furiously hammering out a story before his deadline. The cliché reporter is clearly an obsolete image as mainstream newspapers sideline more and more of their professional arts criticism and reviews.
While cuts spell bad news for reporters, they mean opportunity for Web innovators like Peter Culshaw, who started the website theartsdesk.com to combine professional quality reviews with the speed of new media.
"Our site is quite old-fashioned in the sense that we're doing overnight reviews with a lot of space for questions and answers in a way the national papers used to do," Culshaw explained. "But we are also online, so we're a sort of half-way house between the old world and the new world, and we use Twitter, Facebook and all of these networking sites to get interest in the stories that are on the site."
The Artsdesk has also benefitted from online advertisers. Although the writers who contribute to the site are unpaid, Culshaw is confident that the idiosyncratic mix of arts coverage will survive, even if the mainstream press falls.
"We're betting that there will be interest in high quality reviews. It's by no means clear that the traditional, national media will still be around in 10 years," he said.
New reviewers, new insights
Traditional reviews helped author Colin Grant much less than discussion on the web
The ways in which people sum up and select the arts events they attend is shifting as well. Reflections on opening night come during the performance; seconds afterward is too late. In addition to abbreviated Tweets, more sophisticated, unofficial online reviews are being spread digitally on a large scale.
Historian and playwright Colin Grant sees that shift reflected in the attention his own work has gotten, including his books "I & I: The Natural Mystics" and "Negro with a Hat: The Rise and Fall of Marcus Garvey."
Grant said he was surprised that his first book didn't do well commercially in spite of a large number of mainstream reviews.
"But I can see in just the few weeks since my new book has been published that the bloggers, the Tweeters and the Facebook followers are the people who are actually going to push it and lead to more sales," Grant commented.
In the author's experience, the proliferation of voices when it comes to publicizing and reviewing works also means that new elements come to light.
"Social networks are not restricted in the way some newspapers are in that they have to serve the needs of the perceived readership," he explained.
Grant adding that a more conservative newspaper might not reflect on what he considers important in "I & I: The Natural Mystics," namely the rise of the Rastafari religious movement in Jamaica: "Those are the sorts of subjects you will find picked up by bloggers, by Tweeters and people who love Facebook."
'Out the window' with all-knowing critics
Being based in London helps the Artsdesk connect with readers
The connection between reviewer and audience depends on shared interests as much as ever. Grant may find more discussion of his work in social networks due to its appeal to younger audiences, and the Artsdesk website also has a niche that interests many arts enthusiasts.
"We are coming out of London, and a lot of people in America, Australia and India are fascinated to know what the latest thing is here - the latest play, exhibition, music. London is a big center, so we've got that advantage," said Peter Culshaw.
But London-based poet and critic Gabriel Gbadamosi sees room for caution amidst the positive aspects of the evolving culture of criticism.
"We're a society and cultural economy in transition, which means that the idea that the critic can disseminate insight and knowledge like a wellspring is out the window, as it should have gone out of the window ages ago," he said.
Cautioning against this structural change, Gbadamosi added that "it doesn't mean it is going to be progressive and better, but it is going to be new."
Author: Sylvia Smith / gsw
Editor: Kate Bowen
Independent electronic labels are embracing the digital future of a post-Napster society that eliminated vinyl and the ability to sell records. (21.03.2011)
Berlin's Old National Gallery is one of 17 museums that have joined a project run by Google Street View. They're allowing visitors to walk the museum's corridors online. (02.02.2011)
The VIP Art Fair, an online gallery, is raising a lot of interest - and questions. Is zooming in on a digital image of a painting enough for collectors to decide to spend millions of euros? (29.01.2011)

subset: commoncrawl


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Update: Read our most recent guide to Northeast Portland's best restaurants.
Update 2: And check out our new roundup of North Portland's best restaurants.
This year's Diner, The Oregonian's comprehensive annual restaurant guide, split Portland's top restaurants into two sections, Michael Russell's top 40 chart -- a road-map to the city's best places to eat -- and the new 50 under $50 -- 50 places where you and a date can grab some food and a drink for less than $50.
Below, find our neighborhood index for North and Northeast Portland's best restaurants, combining reviews from both sections into one story. Read on to learn our favorite restaurants in North and Northeast Portland, or scan through the slideshow above.
And, in case you missed it, don't forget to check out our 2014 Restaurant of the Year, our countdown of Portland's best new restaurants, our profile of Higgins at 20, our roundup of the city's five best new burgers and much more.
North and Northeast Portland's Best Restaurants
ANGEL FOOD & FUN (50 under $50)
Drive too quickly down Northeast 60th Avenue through Portland's Cully neighborhood, and you might drive right by this roadside Mexican restaurant, with its saloon-esque facade. (read more...)
AVIARY (Russell's top 40)
At this eclectic, often electric restaurant, Sarah Pliner, Kat Whitehead and Jasper Shen are willing to marry unusual ingredients and flavor combinations, but never at the expense of taste. (read more...)
BEAST (Russell's top 40)
Chef Naomi Pomeroy last month took home the James Beard Award as the best chef in the Northwest for Beast's multi-course dinners, polished service and communal tables. (read more...)
BOLLYWOOD THEATER (Russell's top 40)
Chef Troy MacLarty's dialed-in renditions of Southern Indian street snacks draw long lines at both the original Northeast Portland storefront a new, larger restaurant and market on Southeast Division Street's restaurant row. (read more...)
C'EST SI BON CREPES + VIN (50 under $50)
C'est Si Bon is an ideal spot for a generous glass of Cabernet Franc and an expertly prepared crepe or two. (read more...)
COCOTTE (Russell's top 40)
This snug, charming restaurant in Northeast Portland's Concordia neighborhood serves simple, satisfying French fare with good cocktails and friendly service. (read more...)
DALO'S KITCHEN (50 under $50)
One of Portland's best Ethiopian restaurants hides behind a cement wall, a small, yellow sandwich sign and a few mis-matched patio tables haphazardly set up outside. (read more...)
DOVE VIVI (50 under $50)
Underneath layers of eggplant, corn, mozzarella and fresh tomatoes is this cute Northeast Portland's pizzeria's claim to fame: the cornmeal crust. (read more...)
EAT: AN OYSTER BAR (50 under $50)
EaT, the generous New Orleans-style oyster bar on North Williams Avenue, might be better than we deserve. (read more...)
ENAT KITCHEN (50 under $50)
Enat Kitchen, a corner restaurant with a large windows and a maroon awning just across from Portland Community College's Cascade Campus, quietly serves up the best Ethiopian food in the Portland area. (read more...)
FIREHOUSE (Russell's top 40)
Firehouse has something the others struggle to match: hospitality, comfort and warmth, plus a wood-fired kitchen that produces Italian dishes that go toe-to-toe with the rest. (read more...)
GRAIN & GRISTLE (50 under $50)
Grain & Gristle is a rustic, family-friendly Northeast Portland restaurant pairing a beer-heavy beverage list with honest, good-value bar fare. (read more...)
HANDSOME PIZZA (50 under $50)
Housed in a 1950s garage on the corner of Northeast Killingsworth Street and Greeley Avenue, Handsome Pizza offers cleverly named, New York-Neapolitan style, wood-fired pizzas straight out of their, well, hand-built wood-fired oven. (read more...)
LAS PRIMAS PERUVIAN KITCHEN (50 under $50)
Las Primas specializes in fried snacks and hearty sandwiches, everyday foods in Peru, along with a healthy dose of fruity, pisco-based cocktails. (read more...)
LAURELHURST MARKET (Russell's top 40)
Laurelhurst Market has stripped away the pomp, artifice and overwrought decor from the classic steakhouse experience without trimming an ounce of quality. (read more...)
LINCOLN (Russell's top 40)
Over the past few years, Lincoln has quietly transformed from a farm-to-table torchbearer into something closer to a straightforward (and good) Italian restaurant. (read more...)
MEXTIZA (Russell's top 40)
Mextiza, the second sit-down spot from chef Oswaldo Bibiano (Autentica, Uno Mas), has quietly established itself as one of Portland's top mid-scale Mexican restaurants. UPDATE: Last week, Bibiano announced Mextiza would close at the end of July. (read more...)
NAVARRE (Russell's top 40)
The best way to enjoy Navarre has long been the "We Choose" option, filling your table with a jumble of 10 dishes like a food survey culled from "Rough Guides: Europe." (read more...)
NED LUDD (Russell's top 40)
Ned Ludd serves surprisingly sophisticated fare from a charmingly rustic space. There's much to celebrate on chef Jason French's seasonal dinner menus. (read more...)
OX (Russell's top 40)
Ox, The Oregonian's Restaurant of the Year in 2013, is Argentine-inspired, with top-quality meat, fish and vegetables all sacrificed to the grill. (read more...)
PHO OREGON (50 under $50)
Pho Oregon, the hyper-efficient Vietnamese restaurant just across 82nd Avenue from Madision High School, serves bowls of Vietnamese beef-noodle soup, still steaming, from the kitchen in seconds, not minutes. (read more...)
PODNAH'S PIT (Russell's top 40)
The crowds have followed Podnah's to its farther-north Northeast Portland location, a former church re-baptized in 2011 as a house of Lone Star barbecue worship. (read more...)
SMALLWARES (Russell's top 40)
Chef Johanna Ware's "inauthentic Asian" restaurant alternates salt and spice, fire and funk - with signature dishes like the fish sauce-spiked oysters and crunchy fried kale with candied bacon. (read more...)
THE SUDRA (50 under $50)
La Sudra's culinary philosophy is what one might call unobtrusive veganism: There's no meat or dairy to be found, but neither does any seem to be missing. (read more...)
Toro Bravo has outlasted its Spanish-inspired contemporaries by being bigger, brasher and just plain better. (read more...)
TORTILLERIA Y TIENDA DE LEON (50 under $50)
A quiet Mexican restaurant at the back of a grocery store is filling their own soft tortillas with house made meats and stews. (read more...)
-- Michael Russell and Samantha Bakall


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The high command of the Bharatiya Janata Party has made it clear that there shall be no change of leadership in Karnataka.
Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley, who is in Bangalore to sort out the conflict between the Reddy brothers of Bellary and Chief Minister B S Yedyurappa, has made it clear that the leadership will not change in the state.
State BJP president D B Sadanand Gowda informed mediapersons that Jaitley had held meetings with both the chief minister and the Reddy brothers on Wednesday evening. During the meet, the Reddy brothers had reportedly demanded that the chief minister should be changed. They had also demanded from Jaitley that the toll on mining lorries be scrapped.
Jaitley had reportedly advised the Reddys that it was not the right time to make such demands and that the two parties should instead concentrate on rehabilitation work for flood victims in the state.
The Reddy brothers had on Wednesday ignored the chief minister and laid the foundation stone for relief works for flood victims in Bellary. Despite Yedyurappa's requests to not go ahead with the project individually, the Reddy brothers had laid the foundation stone and rejected government assistance.
State Revenue Minister Somshekhar Reddy said he did not wish to speak about politics for another week. He indicated that the matter was not closed as yet and that they needed time to discuss the issue.
During the meeting, the chief minister reportedly requested Jaitley to stop the Reddy brothers' plans, saying they were causing hindrances in the government's functioning. He reportedly also told Jaitley that the Reddy faction should stop mixing their mining business with politics.
Jaitley has reportedly assured to look into the matter.


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Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian man and wounded 15 more at the Gaza border on Friday, only two days after a truce brought an end to 8 days of fighting.
The death is the first reported killing since the ceasefire took effect
Reuters reports:
Health officials said Anwar Qdeih, 23, was hit in the head by Israeli gunfire after he approached the security fence that runs between Israel and Gaza — an area that Israel has long declared a no-go zone for Palestinians.
A relative of Qdeih told Reuters that the man was trying to place a Hamas flag on the fence when Israeli troops fired three times into the air and then shot him.
An Israeli military spokeswoman said soldiers fired the shots to push back about 300 Palestinians who were gathered along the fence and attempting to cross the border.
The Israel Defense Force said it fired warning shots at a group of Palestinians walking toward the border fence, then fired at their legs when they did not respond, according to the BBC.
Details of how the ceasefire will be implemented in the border region have not yet been worked out.
Both sides claimed the other had broken the ceasefire, and Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri said Hamas "will raise this violation with Egyptian mediators to make sure that it does not happen again."


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You maybe remember that i create a post for a couple of days ago about the new Absorbency Plus that XP Medical have release. Today i found a good review of this product that ADISC had link to.
So i decide that i should create a new post and link to this review so more people found out how this diaper are when it comes to Padding Size, Shape and all other things that can be good to know before you deiced to place an order on this new diaper.
Here is the link to the diaper review of Absorbency Plus that i was talking about: http://www.incontinencesupport.info/Absorbency_Plus_Briefs.html


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Although a promising start with enough decent laughs to keep you going, Accepted eventually degenerates into any number of college-themed underdog movies. Still, this could possibly gain Frat Pack pledge Justin Long his own acceptance.
Maybe it"s Accepted"s whole getting-into-college experience that grabs you. Most people have gone through it at one point or another--and for those high school seniors who are about to go through it, Accepted should ring true for them, too. The film revolves around Bartleby "B" Gaines (Justin Long), who has been rejected again and again from the colleges he"s applied to. It"s very frustrating, especially with his parents breathing down his neck. So what does the clever B do? Simple: Open his own university, the esteemed South Harmon Institute of Technology (of course, the acronym is not missed). Juggling the balls delicately in the air, B and his other college-less friends forge ahead with maintaining a fake, functioning university. But it may take more than just sleight of hand to keep the very free-forum South Harmon going, which has now gained quite a name for itself in the short time its been open. A lot more.
Long has been turning in hilarious performances as awkward but lovable goofballs in comedies such as Dodgeball and Galaxy Quest--and is probably most recognizable right now as the Mac guy who makes fun of the Dell guy in those Apple computer ads. But the affable actor finally gets his big shot at full-fledged goofball-hood, successfully carrying Accepted on his own. As B, you quickly warm up to his easygoing yet quietly sarcastic style, a method he told Entertainment Weekly he developed under the tutelage of fellow Frat Packer, Vince Vaughn. Of course, in Accepted, Long has some help, too. There"s some strong supporting bits, especially from comedian and The Daily Show regular Lewis Black as Uncle Ben, the university"s neurotic, "we"re mad as hell and we aren"t going to take it anymore" make-believe dean. Good stuff. Rounding out the colorful cast is cute-as-a-button Blake Lively (The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants), playing the girl-next-door B adores, who defects to SHI...well, you get the picture.
You have to admit, college-based comedies are usually mindless fun, and Accepted is no exception. The premise alone lends itself to all kinds of mishaps and guffaws, especially when B and the gang turn a deserted former mental institution into an institution of higher learning. In his directorial debut, Steve Pink--best known for co-writing comedies such as High Fidelity and Grosse Pointe Blank--understands this and hits most of the right beats. But unfortunately, Accepted can"t keep up its inimitable momentum--as B fights for the school"s unique curriculum as well as its right to exist at all--becoming Revenge of the Nerds meets Animal House meets Old School meets...I could go on forever. Maybe in the hands of a more experienced filmmaker, Accepted could have been taken to its own higher level, instead of lapsing into standard underdog territory.
Bottom Line
Hollywood.com rated this film 2 1/2 stars.


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Alcohol – no, really. You can drink a glass of wine (or some drink of choice) to take the edge off a long day, even if breastfeeding. This was very welcome news to me. Of course this is meant to be done in moderation, and you have to plan carefully – calculate when the next feed is, how many units of alcohol you are having, and how long it takes to work out of your system (usually 1 unit of alcohol per hour). Also drink water and eat food with your drink, and voila life seems a bit less drab again - especially after all those months of teetotalling during pregnancy!
Breast or bottle feeding – this is one of the big questions you will be faced with right from the start, so best to give it a lot of thought during pregnancy – in fact, the propaganda from both sides starts then already, so arm yourself with as much information as you can find, then make your own decision, based on your own values and priorities. Don't let anyone make you feel guilty if you struggle to breastfeed and for whatever reason it doesn't work out. Most of us were bottle fed and we all seem to be fine.
Having said that, there are so many advantages to breastfeeding that it's worth at least giving it a good go first... if you can. If you struggle, get support, support and more support before throwing in the towel. The first 2 weeks or so can be harrowing, and if you don't get the right sort of support and information, it will be all too easy to give up – or even believe you are unable to. Most people end up thinking they can't simply because they haven't been told about all the many possible issues that come up in breastfeeding – and how to resolve them. Don't listen to the well-intentioned but misinformed whining of friends who didn't make it either – find those who did. And of course, get information from the experts: La Leche League International (http://www.llli.org/).
Consumed – this little bundle has arrived into the very centre of my life, heart and universe – and consumed all other interests, passions or desires… It really feels like everything is all about her now! I suspect some semblance of balance will return someday, but for now I am just enjoying every moment of my obsession.
Dancing – this is another sanity saver… I dance when I am rocking bubs to sleep, I dance to some of my favourite music during the day, with her in my arms, as a way of bonding and moving about a bit (movement is good for bubs' development of spatial awareness too)… and I plan to go dancing with beloved husband as our fortnightly 'date night' some time soon ;D Bellydancing is also a great way to 'reconnect with your body' after pregnancy and labour have made you feel somewhat estranged from that reflection in the mirror…
Electrolytes - if breastfeeding, these are especially needed to stay hydrated during the day. However I can imagine even a new mum who is bottle feeding and getting up several times in the night, might benefit from these. A well known recipe for 'jungle juice' has made a huge difference to my energy levels these first few months: fill a jug with about a litre of water, 1 sachet of electrolyte mix (available from chemists) and a tablespoon of that crazy berry elixir stuff you can find in health shops (or good chemists). It really works. For variety, add a glass of your favourite fruit juice to the mix.
Flexible – as a new mum, you will need to be flexible about just about everything: your schedule, routine, plans and rules often go out of the window… as do your previous sense of self, body/ self image, former ways of relating to your partner (or even friends, family and strangers!), and a myriad of other unexpected aspects of who you once thought you were, and what you thought life would look like!
Gripe water – Magic! Don't ask me why, just buy it. Stock spares, and carry a bottle wherever you go. Get the non-alcohol version though – older generations appear to have had fewer qualms about intoxicating their bubs from a young age… This non-medicated natural remedy (it's basically dill, fennel and sodium bicarbonate) seems to resolve any and every 'gripe' bubs might have in these early months – aside from serious illnesses, which need medical attention of course – so you can use it whenever needed, even a few times a day. Reflux, colic, cramps, bloating and indigestion… all seem to disappear within minutes! Magic.
Husband – if you have one, don't forget/ neglect him! Even if he drives you crazy at times, or it feels like he 'just doesn't get it' at first… He can be your greatest blessing, friend, comforter, team-mate, supporter and …of course, lover, still. So don't neglect the friendship or the intimacy (after the first few crazy – and sore – weeks)! You can't do without it. Yes, I know, bubs' adorableness and all her needs seem to fill your entire universe at present (see C above)…but this will pass. Sort of. Or it should…
Anyway, it's not healthy to put bubs at position number 1 in your life – you need to parent from a marriage-centered position, because if the marriage falls apart, bubs will not feel happy or secure anyway (for a very long time), even if you are a wonderful mum and capable person. Sorry, it may be non-pc to say this, but it's true. Ideally, children need a stable, loving family environment to grow up in. We don't live in an ideal world, but this shouldn't stop us from aiming for the very best we can give our children in terms of their start in life… Again, managing this one might require oodles of support – information, advice, even counselling - if you need it, get it. NOW.
Immunisations – another huge and terrifying decision to make. Yes, decision – you can actually decide not to immunise your child, and it's a choice a lot of highly educated people are making nowadays. For a great summary (level-headed and non-sensationalist) of the reasons to be wary or concerned about immunisations, start here:
1.http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2011/02/the-thoughtful-parents-guide-to-thinking-through-vaccinations.html &
JOY!! So much of…
KISSES! What else can you do but kiss this adorable creature, from head to tiny, delicious toes… constantly.
Lullabies - I always said I would use controlled crying and all those techniques to ensure my baby has a good routine… yadda yadda. Yet now that she is here, I prefer to hold her lovingly, rocking and swaying to some lullabies for just a few minutes till she falls asleep- I have decided that knowing she is loved and secure is a more important lesson to start life with. Plenty of time later in life for the hard lessons - and anyway I want discipline to be founded on a very deep foundation of love first. From 6 months I may try gentle techniques, but I am pretty much going to see when she is ready, rather than feeling bullied into a particular approach.
Music – I, for one, can't live without it (and music of course already featured in D and L). But in a broader sense than lullabies or dancing and fun, music is so important and can be an integral part of your life as a new mum – soothing you when you are tired, playing in the background as bubs plays on her own, livening up the times when it's just the two of you (which is usually most of the time). Exposing bubs to a wide range of music from very early on is a wonderful gift you can give her, while also affecting many areas of her development. I mean good music though (classical, jazz, blues, and well chosen contemporary artists), not noise or nonsense from the hit charts.
Natural birth – as far as possible… This is a point worthy of a whole blog post of its own (and I may write about this in time) but for now suffice to say that going the natural birth route, rather than opting in advance for caesarian section and pain-relieving medicine, significantly increases your chances of having a much healthier baby, and less problems with bonding, breastfeeding, and many other areas or stages of bubs' development. There is a large body of evidence already to prove that this is the case on many levels.
The only reason you may not have heard about any of these links, is that the 'birth industry' is mostly a money-making racket, like everything else these days. Of course natural birth is not always possible, but you'd be surprised to know how much more possible and beneficial it is than you may have been told. If you want to know more, read any of Sheila Kitzinger's woman-centered birthing books as a starting point.
Olive oil – again, a tip for breastfeeding mums. Sore or cracked nipples were not much of an issue for me – I used olive oil, on the advice of a friend. Many, many things are recommended and sold, but this one really works – and its natural enough not to worry if bubs ingests it (how would you avoid this with creams etc.?) In fact, olive oil is good for bubs' little tummy/ digestion.
Play – not only important for bubs' development, but for your own sanity! Even housework can be incorporated into 'fun' for bubs to take part in… (in a sling or stroller in the early days). Resist the temptation for housework to take up most of your day – set aside huge chunks of your day to play and bond with your little treasure. Nothing else is as important. I have struggled to do this myself, as we are moving and I have a million things to do and organise… but really, this time with bubs is so precious and fleeting, and almost every day sees another milestone reached – sitting, sucking toes, crawling... You don't want to miss these!
Questions – you will have many… try to throw your nets wide – don't just speak to the Doctor or some friend or family member… look online, read books, speak to others who have been on this journey… and then, of course, make your own (informed) decision…
I would highly recommend Miriam Stoppard's 'Complete Baby & Child Care' as the most comprehensive reference to the first five years, to keep at home.
Read – Why? See above… Yes, there is such a thing as 'reading too much' and becoming very confused and anxious as a result of all the conflicting advice the various books may give… But looking around me today, I see more new mums suffering from the opposite affliction – a lack of good information on which to base well-informed decisions…
Surrender – this new mum life (if you are going to do it well) demands an unconditional surrender of self, plans, agenda, body… just about everything you have to give, and even everything you have ever held onto as being 'non-negotiable' before. But it's good for us. This is what growing up, and growing wiser, is all about… And it's only just the beginning.
Teamwork – without it you could come unstuck, very, very quickly. See H above… but even if you are a single parent, you should try to enlist the help of a friend, neighbour, mother or sister in the early days if you can! (Even just to help you cook/ clean, or to hold bubs while you sleep or shower).
Understanding – this is probably the main thing I have craved as a new mom. Understanding from husband, friends, family, other women… It is surprisingly hard to come by - even though so many people have been parents themselves, they forget… Again, refer to R above – the first time I read and identified with a few paragraphs of a book by a new mum (there were a few that struck a chord with me), I felt such a strong sense of relief, and 'ahh, it's not just me… I am not mad…' I also highly recommend seeking out other women, further ahead on this journey, to occasionally talk over a cup of tea or three…
Vitamins! Can't live without them. Sure I don't have to explain why. Especially if breastfeeding, but even if not… you need to be as healthy as possible to cope with the demands of this new mum life.
Water, water, water – covers a multitude of sins… (wasn't that love?) Love your body – give it plenty of water to detox, energise and continue to support you in this new mum life. If breastfeeding, you need it even more, to keep up that milk supply (see also E above), and to avoid feeling like a dried up old prune (skin, lips, everything…)!!
Xtreme feelings, thoughts and xenophobia – yes, apparently it's not just me. New mums are prone to crazy anxieties about bubs' health and safety, and over-the-top protective reactions as a result. Nappies and temperature changes are monitored for any hint of possible health issues. Every stranger seems to be a walking germ factory or potential child abductor/ molester. Windows on the first floor of our home appear to me to be perfectly possible escape routes for the mad person lurking in our garden, waiting to snatch sleeping bubs out of her crib as soon as they know I am washing the dishes downstairs…
Relax. If your feelings or thoughts are a bit on the extreme side, it's probably a combination of hormones, sleep deprivation, the natural protectiveness mothers are meant to have… and well, yes, a form of temporary insanity (just hope it passes). Try to keep things in perspective by talking to others (voiced fears are never as scary as those we dare not mention), and by developing a healthy sense of humour so you can laugh off your silliest anxieties. I also find it useful 'googling' some things to see how likely it is that you could, say, catch polio from a public swimming pool (surprisingly possible….although very unlikely!)…
Yellow – what a concept! You mean it doesn't have to be pink or blue? No, you can buy clothes for your child in a range of 'unisex' colours, and not just the seemingly obligatory gender-coded pink or blue. Not only does this give your child a fighting chance of developing into a more interesting individual than the Barbie/ Ken look-alikes one day, it also means saving money if you plan to have more children. Having said all this, I found myself surprisingly drawn to pink since bubs arrived, and dress her in it a lot more than I thought I would. But my point is, there are choices.
Zzz when bubs is sleeping… just like they tell you to. Especially in the early days. Nothing else is as important as sleep. Not housework, not showering, not even eating. Okay eating is pretty important too. But you can last longer without food than without sleep. Mind you, I am ignoring this piece of advice right now – it is close to midnight and I am sitting writing, after a particularly difficult night trying to get bubs to sleep… And I am sick. So I think I should stop this minute and go to bed. Good night.


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Thursday, November 15, 2012
Deploying That Fabric
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UGH x20. But, for what it's worth, the changing pad/diaper bag turned out beautifully! I hope your friend loves them!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 15, 2012 at 3:39 PM
wow, way to persevere! You are such a sweet friend. I'm still trying to work up the motivation to finish some scrub tops for my friend who is a nurse--she bought all the fabric, and it's been nearly a year. the embarrassment of not finishing in a timely manner is becoming good motivation... :( I'd love to see a pic of you sewing in the sunglasses, teehee ;)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 15, 2012 at 3:52 PM
I can't believe there is a whole book devoted to reusing military uniforms. But there is and you used it and what you've turned out is amazing! I'm sure your friend will love them and being made by you will make them even more special. I'm glad you kept your eyes too, they're very helpful things.ReplyDelete
Im so impressed by your hard work.. u are such great friendReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 15, 2012 at 3:57 PM
Why, why, WHY is there no photo of you sewing whilst wearing your freebie sunglasses? Sob! What an image! Great work, though - I am very impressed.ReplyDelete
Good job! I'm still afraid to make bags...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 15, 2012 at 4:54 PM
Methinks YOU are the Rock Star, Miss Megtastic! That is some serious combat sewing, that is! Good on you for the sunglasses, though I would definitely love to see a pic of you wearing them in action. Booyah! LOL!ReplyDelete
I used to make diaper bags all the time. Oilcloth lining is what I love - it wipes clean, doesn't stain, and doesn't fade. Happy!
It turned out great! Even if your sewing machine doesn't agree.ReplyDelete
I've never made a diaper bag, and probably wouldn't unless it was for myself, since everyone likes different features. My baby gift for the last couple of pregnant friends has been geeky bibs--I did Lord of the Rings bibs for one friend, and Star Wars bibs for another! Whatever the mom is into. :)
Wow -- I knew fatigues were tough, but I didn't think they'd fight back against a sewing machine.ReplyDelete
For baby gifts, I tend to do clothes or quilts - in the midst of one right now actually.
My next project is going to be baby related for an expecting friend. I'm thinking little booties and a bib. Hopefully my machine won't put up a fight!ReplyDelete
I was in the military but never hear about that book. Maybe that is why there is so many army wife's who use ACU stuff. I was wondering if it was just because their husbands do it. I do feel you in the part of knowing as a fact that ACU uniforms have very hard sewing edges, pockets and everything. After my first deployment I got pregnant and when i got my baby i got so depressed with my body weight that i decide i would buy only one medium regular uniform and i wont buy any other one. because i was wanting to exercise and get back to my regular size (small regular)I wear that uniform every day for an entire year!!! wash it and dry it every day!!! I still have that set of pant and top. Thank God i don't wear it anymore but there is no broken parts on that uniform. I have an entire box of them in my house. Thanks for sharing your ideasReplyDelete
Your future's so bright, you gotta wear shades.....!ReplyDelete
Ugh, sewing through multiple layers of thick-as fabric. So not fun! The end product looks fab, though, so yay for you for persevering!
I'm glad I know no one expecting because I soooo would not be making one of these, especially after reading this post. How hilarious though, and it came out totally awesome. (I'm resisting using a word I'd never use, "totes" even though there's the obvious pun...) Seriously, I'm really impressed even with all the problems you had with your machine. Give her a glass of wine and a nice rub down with, um, sewing machine oil?ReplyDelete
Sounds like "extreme sewing" to me! Your makes turned out awesome. In the future if you want to make a quick and easy project, bibs and burp cloths are the way to go: they are square(ish) and you can make a ton assembly line style. I'm sure your friend will appreciate the time invested on this lovely gift.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 1:20 PM
Oh you totally passed Major Cuteness and gone on to Colonel cuteness or brigadier cuteness...you get the idea. Love them!ReplyDelete
Oh my god, I totally feel for you!! Those layers are a damn fine pain in the rear! I've made myself a nappy bag and changing mat, I must get around to blogging about it. If there is a next time I recomend laminated cotton or oilcloth sooooooo much easier :)ReplyDelete
My goodness! Sounds you and your machine have been through the wars! The outcomes are fantastic, I'm sure your friend will be over the moon. I loved the mental image I had of you sewing in free sunglasses!ReplyDelete
I am the friend who got the goodies. OMG I am in love!!!! All of the ladies on the street were jealous. The bags are amazing and the changing pad is too adorable. Thank you thank you thank youReplyDelete


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Cinematheque . Film Schedule . Killer Joe
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Matthew McConaughey plays a Texas cop who moonlights as a hit man in William (The Exorcist, The French Connection) Friedkin's florid, filthy, foul-mouthed redneck freakshow, based on a play by Tracy Letts (August: Osage County ). With Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Gina Gershon, and (in an Oscar-worthy turn) Thomas Haden Church. "A hideously funny tabloid noir." –Village Voice.
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Breckenridge Traditions: Wake Up Breck!
Sometimes all it takes is a free cup of coffee to make someone's day. That small gesture goes a long way, especially when delivered to a group of folks on the cusp of their busiest time of year. Which is why Nov. 7 will mark the 11th annual Wake Up Breck! where the resort passes out… Read More


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Yesterday, MA Governor Deval Patrick appointed a long-time aide to temporarily fill the vacancy left by John Kerry's departure for the State Department. The Governor also selected June 25th as the date of the special election to serve out the remainder of Kerry's term. Democrat and Republican primaries will be held on April 30th. The Democrats look likely to have a hotly-contested primary fight.
Long-time Democrat Congressmen Ed Markey and Steve Lynch have each announced their candidacies for the Senate seat. Markey is a fairly typical Northeast Democrat, compiling a reliably liberal record over his many years in office. Lynch, however, is much more moderate in his views. He is strongly pro-life and opposed ObamaCare. He has long been a supporter of gun rights, although he recently expressed support for Obama's recent gun control initiatives.
Markey will likely use these issues against Lynch in the Democrat primary. Lynch's positions, however, could resonate with a block of blue-collar Democrats, especially given his background as a former ironworker. The primary special election at the end of April will have relatively low voter turnout, making it difficult to handicap the results.
For now, though, the Democrat primary is something of a sideshow. All eyes are on former Sen. Scott Brown to see if he runs for the seat. Brown lost his reelection to Sen. Elizabeth Warren in November, but remains popular in the state. Exit polling in November showed that Brown had a 60% approval rating, even as he was headed to an 8-point loss. He was a victim of the Presidential cycle and the heavy turnout generated by the Obama campaign.
A recent poll from MassInc found Brown with a 23-point lead over Markey, who isn't well known outside his Congressional district. If Brown chooses to run, the race would automatically generate a great deal of national interest. Brown rode a wave of opposition to ObamaCare to capture the seat in 2010, becoming the critical vote needed at the time to block the law in the Senate.
While the circumstances today are certainly different, Brown still maintains a lot of goodwill among national activists. The race could serve as a harbinger of the competitive 2014 cycle, as his race in 2010 did then. Brown, however, could forgo the race and focus instead on the open Governor's office next year. He could probably better impact policy from Boston, rather than Washington.
If Brown declines to run, then the Democrat primary will likely decide the next Senator from Massachusetts. That race will be a fascinating battle between old-line Democrats and the Progressive wing of the party. It will test whether there is still room in the party for diverse policy views.


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It's time for my yearly round-up of my most popular posts written in 2016! I think these are a pretty good representation of the year and my place in the world right now so I hope you enjoy checking out any of the ones you may have missed in 2016.
A big thank you to everyone who has read, commented on, shared these posts. I know blogging is undergoing a shift right now as a medium but I always still feel like this is one of my favourite places to write – you are the best readers on the Internet: wise, funny, kind, and whole-hearted. I am deeply grateful for your presence here in this space and it's always an honour when you show up, when you have something to say in response, or when you trust me with your friends and loved ones.
But since I'm writing another book right now, my blogging has fallen off a bit at the moment but I am still writing a big newsy free e-newsletter to my subscribers every month on the 20th so if you'd like to sign up for Field Notes, just click here. You can also find me on my Facebook page, on Twitter, or on Instagram as well.
My prayers are often with you, my readers. I appreciate you all so much.
Off-brand and searching for herons still,
1. Off Brand
Going off-brand can be terrifying. Daring to change our story when we find our primary identity in that particular story feels like we are losing our own sense of self. It's more than just changing an opinion or a way of life: it's changing who we thought we were.
I thought I was always going to mother in one particular way always: instead I changed.
It's the same way in many areas of our lives.
As I wrote in Out of Sorts, if we aren't changing or evolving, then we aren't paying attention. If we pay attention to our life, we will change. We will change in ways that we never imagined and even though there is grief to leaving behind that old story, there is freedom and life and space waiting on the other side of the threshold.
I always go to this church: but then you find yourself leaving.
I always believed that being gay was sinful: but then one of the most loving and Christ-like people you ever knew just came out and you find yourself changing.
I always knew I would live in this town for my entire life: but then you find yourself in faraway lands.
I always knew that marriage was the most important relationship and I judged people who got divorced: but then you find yourself signing papers and underneath the grief there is relief.
I always knew I was called to ministry: but then you find yourself in a regular sort of job and you have to figure out a new story.
I always knew I would get married and have kids: but then you find yourself single.
I always knew I didn't want to have kids: but then you find yourself with a houseful of small humanity to care for.
I always believed I was in control: but now you know you need help to quit.
I knew that I would homeschool my kids: but today you dropped them off at the public school.
I knew that I knew that I would work in this job forever: but now you're starting over.
I dreamed about the day I'd have a child: but that child has special needs and nothing about how you parent looks the way you thought it would look.
I have always encountered God in this particular way: but then that way becomes barren and empty and you find yourself walking new paths, as a new seeker of God.
I always knew I would hold this belief or opinion: but then you find yourself questioning everything you ever believed and knew.
I always thought that I would be one sort of person: but now I'm someone else.
Posted May 4, 2016
2. The Nightwatch
This is where I learned the holy work of waiting in the darkness, that the Holy Spirit is bright and alive in this moment not some far off moment, that our God is a mother and a father who comes to us out of the darkness and the cold to lift us up over and over and over again until we finally surrender to rest.
Posted February 3, 2016
3. Rice Krispies: My Spiritual Awakening
We had been fed a steady diet for years that we were meant to change the world, to be heroes, to be different than the rest of the world, to be radical, to prepare only for the mountaintop! Exclamation points!
And when we found ourselves in adulthood with the truth that there are diapers to change and bills to pay, toilets to clean and laundry to fold, time cards to punch and late nights to work, it felt too humble and too altogether ordinary to possibly be God's will for us.
Posted March 29, 2016
4. For a Girl
You know, for a girl, you can really preach.
I normally don't read books by girls but I read your book
I never listen in while I'm running sound for these lady things but I listened this time and I thought you said a couple of great things!
We asked you to join this conference because we needed the whole diversity thing but we never expected so many people to actually like your session so much!
I never thought I'd dig what you had to say but for a girl you were fine by me.
You know what? for a girl, you're pretty good! I even took notes!
Posted March 17, 2016
5. Love Looks Like [Choices]
Now it's funny when people ask us sometimes, how do you weather major theological differences in your marriage?
I don't know if we did it the right way. Is there even a right way?
I don't know the right answer for every marriage but here is the answer that worked for us then and seems to still be working now: Choose each other.
Turn towards one another. Choose each other. Hang on. Stay in step.
The other things will fall into place eventually, life is long and you may return to those things – but we have learned also that sometimes life is (heartbreakingly) short and so either way you'll be glad that you chose each other.
Love wins.
We did not marry ministry: we married each other.
We did not marry a certain town: we married each other.
We did not marry a vocation or a career: we married each other.
We did not marry a theological belief: we married each other.
We did not marry a political opinion: we married each other.
We didn't do it perfectly. We still don't do it perfectly. It's more of a shuffling fumbling slow-dance, leaning into each other for each turn, unsure if you're embracing or moving rather than a carefully choreographed performance for someone else's judgement.
Not everyone understands – so what?
In that moment when it feels like you have to choose between each other and This Big (or Small) Thing you really want, choose each other. Serve each other. Put each other's happiness first.
Posted July 3, 2016
6. The Heron
I sat down at the computer again to try to find a few words to say how I find God in this daily place and in this work, how I only learned to pray when I began to pray with my hands and my attention on purpose and how most of prayer to me now is listening and abiding, how I believe it would be nice to have a lovely housekeeper and a clean house and to create amazing soaring art with all of the white space of an uncluttered life and glorious heights of transcendent spirituality, I guess, but I need the God who sits in the mud and in the cold wind, in the laundry pile and in the city park, who embodies grief and joy, wisdom and patience, loneliness as companionship, renewal with simplicity and a good deep breath, and who even now shows up in the unlikeliest and homeliest of lives too, as a sacrament of and blessing for the ordinary things.
Posted January 17, 2016
7. When We Are Despairing
So here is my resolution for these very days, the days when we are being lured by fear and anger and despair into hopelessness and silence and resignation; here is what I will tell myself:
I have made my home in Love because I live and move and have my being in Christ. There is no room in this house for fear, for sin, for hatred. I'm making the rooms ready for hope and for peace, I am washing the floors clean for I will refuse hatred in my words and in my own heart. I will remember to pray for my enemies and to love my neighbour and to practice these ways of the disciple as if Jesus meant them because I have a hunch he did mean them when he said them.
I will preach with my days and my words; I will search the Scriptures for Christ because he is our peace; and I will lead like a fellow journeyer, only ever saying: "look there he is, calming the winds and the waves, healing the sick, welcoming the child, talking with the disgraced, eating with the sinners, washing the feet of those who leads, feeding the hungry, dying ignobly, there he is rising from the dead, alive, alive, alive. let's go to him stay with him walk with him eat with him learn from him how to be alive."
Posted October 17, 2016
8. The Resistance
I don't want to mistake despair for holiness in these days. it seems to my memory that the ones who had the most justification for despair often are the greatest parables of hope and joy.
These are the very days for the prophetic resistance of our joy, for the practice of the Kingdom of God right in the snarl of the Not-Yet.
In a way, it reminds me of stories my Granny used to tell me of the war years, how they made every effort to keep things as normal as possible to keep not only their own spirits up but because they believed it would demoralize the enemy, how even the regular ordinary beautiful things became not less important because of their suffering but even more important.
It's resistance. It's a resistance of the false and broken to embrace and practice the true and the whole. We are prophesying with our lives. In the face of poverty, we practice generosity. In the face of ugliness, we practice beauty. In the face of injustice, we practice justice and mercy. In the rhetoric of fear, we declare be not afraid! In the face of racism, we practice reconciliation. In the face of despair, we practice hope. In the face of ignorance, we practice wisdom and knowledge. We name it, we aren't afraid of it, and then while the Not-Yet looks on in disbelief at our cheek, we set to work putting things as they are-and-will-be.
Posted July 24, 2016
9. Jesus Always Picks the Wrong One
Imagine if Jesus was in our world right now and he headed right over to someone who cooperated with and benefitted from oppression, someone who had traded integrity for political power, someone we distrust, someone who we feel is dangerous, someone who stole from people in a socially acceptable and governmentally blessed way, someone who took the very religious or national identity that we cherished and basically stomped all over it for his own gain. (I've got a few people in mind already.)
Ugh. We hate that guy.
We'd all be there muttering, too. We'd all be wondering about this Teacher who apparently had missed the important parts of the very Law he claims to teach.
We don't hang around with people like that, Jesus. Don't you know? Good people wouldn't be caught dead with a man like that.
Just like we don't hang around with women who are caught in the act of adultery, we don't hang around with Samaritans, we don't hang around with powerless children, we don't hang around with women who have a bad reputation, we don't hang around with beggars or the poor or the oppressed or the criminal or the possessed or the socially marginalized or the ones who aren't allowed to come to temple with the good religious people, good gracious!
Get it together, Jesus.
And while we're at it, let's talk about this ignorant people you've placed in your inner circle, they hardly can offer the counsel of the most learned among us, get your optics and your brand straight.
And, hey, news flash, we certainly don't go to the personal home of a corrupt politician for a bite to eat.
But he does it anyway.
Jesus seems not to care about our who-is-in and who-is-out line in the sand. He doesn't seem to care about what we think about all the wrong folks hanging around with him.
Posted November 2, 2016
10. Here on the couch
I went to the emergency room finally. My back is a proper mess and my entire left side is suffering – I've lost a lot of mobility in my left arm and particularly my left hand. Answers aren't certain but it seems like it might be a prolapsed disc in my upper back. I've been aggravating it mercilessly and now it has decided that I need to stop it, stop it, stop right now.
So I have been stopped. I'm on the couch. Here I am, on the couch.
Posted August 22, 2016
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Typical of the consulting industry, UMT's professionals travel a lot and work long hours. But, courtesy of UMT's lean hierarchy, employees enjoy a genuine sense of professional satisfaction. Staffers get to meet often with clients' top-level executives—which allows them not only to demonstrate their knowledge and skills, but also, with promotions based on merit, to advance within the Battery Park-headquartered firm.
"There are no set periods to progress from one role to the next," said co-founder and CEO Gil Makleff.
Case in point: Milena Beshkova joined UMT as a consultant after graduating from Columbia Business School, and within five years progressed to vice president. —Hilary Johnson
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Earlier this week, Jordan introduced the Jordan Fly Wade, Dwyane Wade's first signature shoe with the Jordan Brand and the lightest-ever Jordan basketball shoe. With four colorways scheduled in the first two months, this is a big rollout. So let's anticipate and answer some of your questions.
1) WHO DESIGNED IT? This was a joint effort between Tom Luedecke (designer of the Hyperdunk, the Kobe VI and the Air Jordan 2011, among other projects) and longtime Nike designer and Jordan Creative Director Mark Smith, who worked with Tinker Hatfield on the Air Jordan 2010. Also, Dwyane Wade may have had some input.
2) WHAT HAPPENED TO THE WHOLE INTERCHANGABLE MIDSOLE THING? Nothing happened to it. In fact, in a parallel universe, the Jordan Fly Wade IS the Air Jordan 2011. Smith had concepted the Fly Wade as the Air Jordan 2011 before Tinker had his "Choose Your Flight" eureka moment. Once he did, the Air Jordan 2011 and what would become the Fly Wade diverged. The Air Jordan 2011 went lux, and the Fly Wade went light. Besides, the Fly Wade utilizes both EXPLOSIVE and QUICK with Max Air in the heel and Zoom Air up front. The whole best of both worlds kind of thing you could find in old Pennys.
3) SO WHY DOES DWYANE WADE NEED A SIGNATURE SHOE ANYWAY? It's not like it's unprecedented — he had a couple sigs with Converse before moving over to Jordan — and it's not like he's occupying ground otherwise taken by other Jordan athletes. Wade actually slots neatly in between Melo and Chris Paul as a solid but quick player who needs a lightweight shoe that he'll still be able to, in Smith's words, "beat the sh*t out of."
4) JUST HOW LIGHT IS LIGHTWEIGHT ANYWAY? The Fly Wade comes in at a touch over 13 ounces, which makes it the lightest Jordan basketball shoe ever. (A title held briefly by the Air Jordan 2011 at 14.6 ounces.) Is that light enough for you?
5) MAYBE. WOULDN'T IT HAVE BEEN EVEN LIGHTER IF IT WAS A LOWTOP? WHY NOT DO A LOW? Dwyane explains that better than we can, so just watch this video:
6) OH. THANKS. HOW MUCH DID THESE CHANGE FROM THE INITIAL SKETCH? Quite a bit, actually. (The initial sketch is the TKth photo.) And actually, Smith mentioned to Wade that he still wants to build that shoe. So maybe the initial sketch of what was supposed to be the Air Jordan 2011 will re-emerge as the Jordan Fly Wade II. That makes sense, right?
7) SORT OF. SO WHAT SHOE WOULD YOU COMPARE THESE TO? It's hard to say. Obviously they're Jordans, so you don't want to compare them to Nikes. (God forbid.) But the welded uppers, lightweight construction and external heel counter screams "Hyperdunk!" while the colorblocking possibilities yell "Air Max 95!" Honestly, sometimes we just wish they'd quiet down. At the same time, they use a cement-print based outsole that's a lot like the Air Jordan 2011, and an assymmetrical ankle collar that goes back to the Air Jordan V.
8) IS EVERYONE GETTING LIGHTER SHOES FOR THE PLAYOFFS NOW OR WHAT? Well, LeBron James and Wade certainly are. Not sure whether Kobe could get a lighter playoff shoe unless he starts playing in sandals — and we probably shouldn't give him any ideas.
9) WE HEAR THESE ARE GOING TO BE ON ID? Yeah, probably from us. There will be a ton of options, so you'll be able to re-create your favorite classic Air Jordan colorway, or do something completely heretical like we did. (Whaddya mean neon green and purple aren't traditional Jordan colors?) And you'll be able to tweak the cushioning a bit via the sockliner.
10) SO HOW MUCH AND WHEN? The Jordan Fly Wade will retail for $140, and hit shelves on May 5th. If the initial two colorways (the Heat-friendly black/red and white/red) don't suit you, the shoe hits ID on Sunday, May 29th, and two more colorways (the green and blue) hit in June. If you like the orange ones, so sorry, those were just an early sample. Here's one more video of Mark Smith talking tech:


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Three suspects were apprehended, and no one was injured in the incident, said Bartlett Police Sgt. Michael McGuigan.
Officers responded about 12:30 p.m. to the 600 block of Philip Drive, where a witness reported two armed men breaking into a house. No one was home during the break-in, McGuigan said. The suspects fled in a tan Saturn, which police later learned had been stolen in Schaumburg.
A short time later the two suspects tried to hijack another car by pointing a gun at another driver, McGuigan said. But the driver sped away and the suspects' car ran off the road, striking a roadway sign and a tree at Crystal Lane and Sayer Road in Bartlett. The suspects then ran from the scene.


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I probably should give Ticket that Exploded another try sometime as well. I remember disliking The Soft Machine at first reading but enjoying most of it the second time around, apart from two chapters where every other sentence is some permutation of "flick fluck" (e.g. "I flick fluck you...you flick fluck me...we flick fluck each other...for about 10 pages). I found Nova Express to be the most engaging and approachable of the cut-ups, I was surprised to read in The Job that WSB called it a "less than successful novel" (presumably in comparison to the two other cut-ups).BansheeYage wrote:Having drudged through Ticket only a couple months ago, I'd say it would have to be much later for me haha.
You felt like Soft Machine was more sexual than Ticket? I don't recall the sex scenes in SM leaving too much of an impression on me as they did in Ticket. And don't get me wrong, I think there are some scenes from Ticket that are stunning and beautifully imaginative, such as the ones you listed and the scenes in Outer Space on Uranus with K9 and the aliens, but out of the trilogy it was the one I derived the least from.
Presently though, I must say I am loving the heck out of The Place of Dead Roads.
When reading the more sexual material in Burroughs' books or anything else, my judgment of the merit/quality is not whether the material is graphic or offensive, but whether the sex scenes have something to say apart from being just self-indulgent masturbation fantasy for the writer. When reading Naked Lunch, I never got the impression that "Hassan's Rumpus Room" was written to titillate either Burroughs or his imagined reader, while the sex scenes in many of his later works seemed like obvious personal masturbation fantasy (this seemed to be the case for about 90% of the book in the case of The Wild Boys).


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By Alex Alford
Big 12 Campus Correspondent
Freshman Tatyanna Lewis has been described as outgoing, hardworking and a great teammate on and off the field. Her coaches realized what an asset she would be immediately after seeing her play for the first time and her current teammates realize the talent and capabilities she possesses.
From the outside looking in, it might seem like Lewis was always meant to be part of Baylor's team. Currently at 8-5-2, the team has benefited from Lewis's abilities on the field. However, Lewis's journey toward playing soccer for Baylor University was not always clear.
At first, Baylor wasn't on Lewis's radar as far as colleges went. In fact, Texas was the last place she planned on attending. But once she visited, it all started to fall into place.
"I came here about three years ago," Lewis said. "I guess I just fell in love with everything; the people and the coaches. There was just something in me that was saying, 'you need to go here; this is where're you're going to grow and become a better person on and off the field.' "
Just as Tatyanna sensed a connection with Baylor, Co-Head Coach Paul Jobson sensed a connection too.
"Through the recruiting process we recognized her right away as somebody who could be a shutdown defender, because she is extremely fast," said Jobson. "We recognized what we thought would fit in really well with what we do, and we saw it pretty quickly with her."
However, Lewis's journey toward deciding on Baylor proved more difficult than both coach and player anticipated.
"At first it was hard to get her to come visit because it was so far away and it was a great expense to come from California to here, so that was the hardest part was to get her to come on a visit," said Jobson.
Adding to difficulty, Lewis's mother was not able to accompany her on her Baylor visit, and Lewis traveled halfway across the country alone.
"My mom didn't end up coming; it was too expensive. She said to me, do you want me to go? We can work to make this happen.' And I said to her, ' you know, I think this is something I need to do on my own, money-wise or not.' It was kind of hard, to leave my mom here and really experience how much I do love it," said Lewis.
After her Baylor visit, Lewis formed a connection with the soccer program and the trip enabled her to develop a deeper understanding of the family aspect the team exemplifies.
"I just knew that these people, whether I came here or not, they cared about me. They cared about me outside of soccer, as a person," said Lewis.
Jobson also believes her visit to Baylor really helped sell her on the team, helped her build connections with the players, and helped her find the right match for her.
"She has got a great personality," said Jobson. "She probably comes with a little bit different background than a lot of the girls on the team, but she has a great personality and through the recruiting process, they get to come in and meet the girls and get an opportunity to see what the culture is like, and I think that's something that sold her. Because, she did fit in really well with the personalities on the team and felt comfortable with the environment. "
Once she committed, Lewis began to form connections of her own with her teammates, coaches and the program. However, opening up and solidifying her new connections proved a little more difficult.
"The most difficult part is getting to open up to people again," said Lewis. "I came here as a freshman and it was challenging to open myself up and get to know people and let people get to know me. I'm really not like a feelings type of person, and I don't like showing any emotion."
Lewis's teammates seem to have a different perspective.
"She is always cracking jokes and making everybody else laugh. One thing I love about her is how outgoing she is. She was comfortable with being herself and that allowed her to come in and really mesh well with everyone because she wasn't to herself and not confident," said senior Katie Daigle.
Furthermore, roommate, fellow freshman and friend, Delanie Davis, believes Lewis plays in a way that inspires others.
"I remember when I first saw her play she reminded me so much of my sister, which is a compliment. My sister is one of my favorite people to watch on the field because she is so hard working and Tots is the same way. She is so hard working, she steps to every ball with everything she has and she never gives up even when she's hurting or not feeling up to it; she never gives up, and I think that's pretty inspiring," said Davis.
After spending her 18th birthday with the team and a number of successes throughout the beginning of the season, Lewis admits her relationships with teammates have grown over the months.
"A few days ago I was feeling really homesick so I called one of the girls and was just like I need a friend. So, that was a really big step for me; being able to open up," said Lewis.
Furthermore, Lewis recognizes her on-the-field outlook has changed during her time at Baylor.
"At first it was hard for me to get names down and figure out where can I contribute even though I am a freshman," said Lewis. "I kind of had to put that out of my head and think, 'okay, you're here with these girls, you have to be on the same page, you're here to get a job done and fight with them and fight for them and you'd do anything on the field.' "