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Der Rosenkavalier tells three lies about women
October 30, 2017 by norman lebrecht
There's a marvellous opinion piece today in the New York Times by the philosopher Martha C. Nussbaum, analysing how Strauss and Hofmannstahl got it all wrong about older women in the character of the Marschallin.
For instance:
So what has this wise woman with what one critic calls "acute sensibilities" and "profound understanding" done? Out of all the men around, she has chosen one who is interested in sex alone, who has no capacity for intelligent conversation, and who has no interest at all in her as a person, except as a sex teacher. Why did she make this choice? No plausible motive is suggested. And this absence of motive, particularly in one so wise, creates the lie: the implicit explanation is that this is the only option she has.
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The plot of Rosenkavalier is indeed not very truthful and also not very interesting…. apart for middle-aged spinsters. The elaborate libretto by Von Hofmansthal is – as a libretto – very flawed: too dense, too fussy, with all kinds of word plays which get lost when set to music, and very sentimental. And improbable on many accounts, not only for the Marschallin's love life. But Strauss, not capable of writing his own libretti, needed a 'nice story' as a skeleton to hang his music on, and it is a master piece, in spite of the occasional flaws in the music – the vulgarity here & there, the lack of long-term continuity (everything is composed as short little stretches), some banal themes and utterly trivial musical gestures – not to speak of the totally misjudged 'Waltzes'. But most of the music is utterly inspired, brilliant, sensationally apt for the stage action, virtuosic, expressive.
Mrs Nussbaum's article seems correct, but:
"For the Marschallin, love brings neither comedy nor tragedy, only polite resignation."
This is obviously NOT true. Whatever her 'mistake' to have a relationship with a stupid teenager, the Marschallin's giving-up something she obviously liked very much, does pain her immensily and it is not so much in the words, but in the music, that the scope of her intimate tragedy is revealed. This scene at the end of the 1st act is one of the very best things Strauss has ever composed, because here – for one single time until the Last 4 Songs – he explores emotional depth. And the remarkable thing is, that it is done in an entirely opposite manner of Wagner or Beethoven or any Italian, the music is suggestive and tenderly nostalgic, with harmonic and melodic colours in intimate Mozartian textures, full of invention and feeling. It is tragedy expressed in pastel-like colours, and no trombones. In its discretion, it is close to Debussy's 'Pelléas et Mélisande' which is a riot of discretion.
Strauss did not understand much of women, he loved them for their soprano voices, but his own marriage says it all:
That's why he needed a librettist to work-out some useful story. His 'women' in Salome and Elektra are not of his own invention, and in Intermezzo – where he did write his own libretto, for once – he merely had to caricature his own wife who filled-in the blanks of his own idea about the feminine.
You make it sound as if Strauss not writing his own libretti was somehow unusul. Weird.
That is not intended…. but Strauss was often criticized for using inappropriate libretti. Making him entirely responsible for the details of a libretto seems to be unfair.
"his own marriage says it all"
See Intermezzo.
Thank you for posting the presentation of the rose, the best possible answer to Ms Nussbaum's arguments. Rosenkavalier has probably 30/40 minutes off the most incandescent/sublime moments in music.
Thank you for posting the presentation of the rose, the best possible answer to Ms Nussbaum's arguments. Rosenkavalier has probably 30/40 minutes off the most incandescent/sublime moments in music. All that needs to be said !!
A woman in her 30's is an 'aging' woman in sexual terms? Absolutely hilarious. And wrong.
Quite. Even in the fictional 18th century, let alone the early 20th.
Yes, sexually a woman's reproduction system is at its nature designed peak in her early twenties, the optimal age to have kids, biologically(!).
That's just a scientific fact. Not to be confused with ideological and mental issues.
Also, nothing wrong with aging itself, its a matter of perspective.
But aging it is.
I think that's Kleiber in the pit in that excerpt! xxx
I won't speculate as to which will be longer remembered and more highly regarded- Rosenkavalier, or Nussbaum's thoughts on Rosenkavalier.
Sorry, I thought that was a suburb of Vienna. That would be Nussdorf. You get there with the D Tram!!
Should women watch Der Rosenkavalier as a guide for their libido? I certainly hope not.
But the Opera News magazine for November 2017 does contain an amusing story in a similar vein, circa 1940s Italy. According to Virgil Thomson, Puccini's Madama Butterly was "extremely popular in Italy during our occupation of that country, Italian families loving to point out to their daughters the unfortunate results of becoming seriously attached to members of our armed forces." No doubt their efforts were occasionally successful.
Butterfly, of course, not Butterly
Ms Nussbaum gives the impression that the relationship with Octavian is the Marschallin's sole indiscretion. I've always had the feeling he was just the one who happened to be there when the curtain went up. Naturally she is attached to him but, as in the past, will pull herself together when he's gone and move on to her next lover, one possibly more in line with the journalist's expectations. Not all of our partners are ideal matches.
Indeed. There are rumours that not the opera, but the Marschallin lied, and that she had many lovers, of all ages, before and after the Rosenkavalier episode. She gives herself away in the last scene of act 1 where she claims to go to visit her uncle Greifenklau, who supposedly is old and lamed, but who in reality is only 37 and at that very moment on a hunting expedition with the Feldmarschall. She just wanted to get rid of Octavian in a discrete way.
There is a line in Act I somewhere, where Octavian is getting possessive and she tells him not to be like "all the other men." I always figured that meant he was one in a series.
Indeed he was….!
Why nobody talks about the lies about men, that also are in this opera (and others)?
Silly stuff, really, and typical of the sort of corner that, thanks to identity politics, a lot of US cultural commentary has backed itself into lately. No sense that the opera dates from an era with different mores, and in itself represents a completely different era; no willingness to look beyond the central thesis (and to see, perhaps, that Octavian is capable of interesting conversation – as in Act 2 – of creativity, of presenting himself imaginatively in different personas). No sense that a woman (of any age) might choose to take a (temporary, as Octavian clearly is) lover purely because she finds him attractive and amusing and with no intention, necessarily, of finding intellectual fulfilment (The Marschallin continually refers to him in terms that suggest she sees him as a child – now there's something that might be interesting to unpack. Who's using who, in a relationship between a powerful, well-connected older woman and a naive 17-year old boy?).
And no sense, above all, of the tension between artificiality and reality, social fiction and emotional truth – of ambiguity – that's surely central to the opera's entire meaning. But then, many US commentators seem to struggle with ambiguity these days. If your standard approach to cultural criticism is "Here's a dead white European male masterpiece; here's a set of received academic ideas – how do we use one to dismantle the other?" – this is where you tend to end up. In the shallows.
You seem to have hit the jackpot! +plus
It's the Rosenkavalier Kool Aid!! 🙂
Thank you for this! Very sad that a supposedly thoughtful writer wouldn't bother to learn what DER ROSENKAVALIER is actually all about, rather than just skim over the surface and use her incorrect assumptions as a straw man for her own purposes. If she had bothered to look more deeply into the opera she might have realized that the Viennese are on to something when they say, "Everything you need to know to get through life can be found in the libretto to DER ROSENKAVALIER."
That last bit is very silly, whether it is Viennese saying it or anybody else.
Really very good comments.
It's spelt Hofmannsthal!
Many entertainment venues employ the device, "suspension of disbelief". It was used in Rosenkavalier, SO WHAT?
True, but we also expect from good opera that it says something about the human condition, otherwise it would merely be entertainment.
Funny how Nussbaum buys into a couple of lies herself:
(a) The myth that a woman's sexual life comes to an end at 25 is universally acknowledged, even as it is universally marketed. (I remember as a youngster seeing an ad on TV for some kind of moisturizer that promised to "help skin over 25 look younger." I remember thinking "Younger than 25?! What does it do, give you acne?") It's clearly not the case with the Marschallin, nor do Strauss & von Hoffmannsthal portray her that way. True, she talks about the relentless progress of time in her famous Act I monologue, but nowhere in the opera (if I remember correctly) does she say "ah well, that's that — no more sex for me."
(b) That said, she is 15 years older than he is, and has been in a loveless marriage since he was a baby (if he was even born yet — Sophie is described as being only 15). That kind of life will grow you up in a hurry. The maturity gap between them is much wider than the age gap, IMHO. He really is childish until he meets Sophie and starts to grow up.
(c) I see no indication that Octavian is going to be the Marschallin's last affair. As somebody said in the comments for the NY Times article, as portrayed by Fleming, she even takes an appraising look at Sophie's father the moment she's done with Octavian. "Let's go for a ride around the park" is one of the oldest pickup lines in the book, if you want to look at it that way. (It would certainly sound like a pickup line if a man said it to a woman.)
(d) Along with (c), I see no indication that she had to "settle" for a mere boy incapable of intelligent conversation, etc. It would be totally accepted if a male character of her age was given an aria about how the charms of a young, naive, shall-we-say enthusiastic girl are utterly different from those of a mature, experienced woman who knows what she's doing; and if the opera showed him moving on from a sweet young thing to an alluring woman old enough to be her mother (i.e. his own age), no eyebrows would be raised.
Nussbaum seems to have bought into the idea that, because of who wrote this opera and when it was written, that the authors (composer & librettist) must have fallen unthinkingly into the literary conventions of their day. The more I read the article, the more it looks to me like they were slyly subverting those conventions and she's the one missing the point.
In (a) I meant to say that the myth that a woman's sexual life comes to an end at age 25 is universally acknowledged to be a myth, even while it is universally marketed.
Hear, hear. +1
Very apt comments.
For women to grow-up within opera and develop maturity, is quite hard, given the circumstances and limitations defined by the librettist. Of the woman in Schoenberg's Erwartung we know nothing, the girls in Cosi who suffer from bad eyesight seem to have no background either, and about Brünhilde's educational trajectory audiences are left in the dark although there is a generous amount of talk in the Ring that goes into any direction. The restrictions put upon women in opera plots must be quite damaging, and no wonder they end-up as Salome, Elektra and the protagonistesse in Feldman's Neither, whose psychiatric condition should be a warning to any woman ambitious to end-up in an opera plot:
Völliger Blödsinn diese ganze Diskussion, einfach geniale Musik und Ende.
Only if you listen to the music and ignore the plot. But opera is a package with different elements.
Opernlibrettos sind keine philosophische Traktate.


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Facing the team that ended its season in 2009, No. 25 Cal
Lutheran exacted revenge with a 47-42 victory over No. 4 Linfield
on Saturday at Mt. Clef Stadium. The Kingsmen overcame a 21-point
first half deficit and received 202 rushing yards and three
touchdowns from junior Daniel Mosier en route to the upset win.
In the fourth quarter Cal Lutheran used 24 points, including touchdown runs of 45 and 49 yards from Mosier to complete the comeback.
"Our inexperience playing together showed in the first half. Linfield came out and punched us right between the eyes," CLU head coach Ben McEnroe said. "We went in at halftime and told our guys to relax and have fun."
At halftime Mosier had 8 yards on eight carries and he came back with 10 carries and 194 yards in the second half.
After Linfield scored 28 unanswered points during the first half, the Kingsmen responded by scoring in bunches themselves. They scored the next 24 points of the game including a 17-point run in just over seven minutes of game time. Late in the fourth, CLU posted 17 more unanswered points with just over five minutes ticking off the clock.
The two teams combined for 932 total yards of offense with the Wildcats racking up 507 and the Kingsmen accounting for 425.
Trailing 28-7 with five minutes to play in the first half, CLU junior quarterback Jake Laudenslayer orchestrated a 10-play, 67 yard drive that included three consecutive first down passes with completions of 18, 20 and 22 yards. Mosier capped the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run, his first score of the contest.
Laudenslayer completed 11 of 21 passes for 173 yards with one touchdown and one interception in his CLU debut.
Momentum seemed to switch to CLU's sideline when the Kingsmen forced a fumble on the ensuing kickoff and it was recovered by junior kicker Jackson Damron. With a chance to cut the halftime lead to 11, Damron missed a 32-yard field goal attempt wide right at the end of the half.
On its second possession of the third quarter, Cal Lutheran displayed effectiveness with its run game as Mosier and junior Bobby Rodrigues accounted for 72 yards on the drive, highlighted by a 59-yard carry from Mosier down the right sideline that would eventually setup a 29-yard field goal by Damron and cut Linfield's lead to 28-17.
"Against a great rush defense like they have you just have to be patient and take the opportunities," McEnroe said. "I thought Clay Richardson did a great job getting our quarterbacks ready and calling the right plays at the right time."
After a pair of first downs for the Wildcats on their next drive, CLU junior linebacker Loren Powers intercepted Aaron Boehme for the second time and returned it 44 yards for a touchdown and after a failed extra point, the Kingsmen trailed by five.
Although Boehme finished with 361 yards through the air and four touchdown passes, the Kingsmen intercepted him three times. Powers accounted for two and the other came on Linfield's first drive of the game after it held the ball for over seven minutes, CLU senior defensive back Brett Lewis snagged a batted pass and returned it 97 yards to the 1-yard line, setting up the first score of the game, a 1-yard touchdown run by Rodrigues.
CLU forced a punt and took eight plays to go 84 yards for the go-ahead score on a 28-yard touchdown pass from Laudenslayer to Richard. The quarterback found sophomore wide receiver Eric Rogers for a two-point conversion and CLU led 31-28.
Richard and Rogers each hauled in three passes for the game and they totaled 53 and 50 yards, respectively.
Linfield quickly ended the celebration as Aaron Williams took a handoff on the first play from scrimmage and scampered 71 yards down to the CLU three and two plays later he scored and reclaimed the lead for the Wildcats.
A Damron field goal on the next CLU drive cut the Kingsmen deficit to 35-34 and then a three-and-out forced by CLU setup Mosier's 45-yard touchdown run for a 40-35 lead after a failed two-point attempt.
Another three-and-out gave the Kingsmen the ball back and on the second play from scrimmage, Mosier was at it again with a 49-yard scoring run to put CLU up 12.
Senior defensive end Jordan Barta, who had been a pest in the Linfield backfield all day, helped put the game away as he sacked Boehme and forced a fumble that was recovered by junior Sean Post.
Barta had three sacks on the day, part of his 6.5 tackles to go along with two pass breakups.
The Wildcats would add a late touchdown to account for the 47-42 score, but the ensuing onside kick attempt was handled by CLU senior safety Wes Garwood to seal the victory.
CLU sophomore safety Broc Galbreth led the Kingsmen with seven tackles and Erik Chavez tallied six.
The season-opening victory for CLU was the first since the 2006 campaign and the first under McEnroe. With the win the Kingsmen snapped Linfield's 21-0 record against teams from California since joining the NCAA in 1998.
"We like to play a tough game early and we've been close the last couple of years in that opener but just haven't found a way to get it done," McEnroe said. "Today we made some breaks and got it done."

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A few weeks ago, after serving up some sobering statistics about food waste in America, the Lantern put out a call for your best tips on how to avoid refrigerator rot. Nearly 200 of you responded, with some big suggestions (move to a place within walking distance of a grocery store) and small ones (grow your own herbs). Here are 10 key lessons that emerged from your letters and comments.
1. Create—and then stick to—a shopping list. Plan out your meals for the week (including snacks and side dishes) and then shop for just the ingredients you need—no more, no less. Be honest about your cooking and eating habits, though, or you'll still wind up with unused ingredients. Reader Heather Rhodes recommends a weekly menu that includes at least a few easy dishes (for nights when you're too tired to make something elaborate) and one meal that uses nonperishable pantry staples (so if you decide to order takeout one night, you don't have to worry about anything spoiling).
2. Shop a few times a week. If you lack the discipline to plan your meals seven days in advance, do as the Europeans do and opt for small, frequent purchases. Check to see what you have at home that's in danger of going bad, then shop for ingredients so you can make use of those items. If you've got pork chops in your fridge that are about to turn ugly and half a bag of rice in your pantry, maybe all you need is a vegetable for the side. If you have to drive to your grocery store, shop on the way home from work or while running other errands so you don't increase your road miles too much.
3. Stick to a single cuisine, to maximize efficiency. "I used to cook Indian on Monday, Thai on Tuesday, Italian on a Wednesday," says reader Jennifer Coogan. That would leave her with a fridge full of disparate foods—many of which would go bad before she had cause to use them again. Now she'll designate a "Chinese week" and wait until she's finished all the bok choy, tofu, and guilin sauce in the kitchen before she allows herself to buy Mediterranean ingredients.
4. Buy food with cash. It's hard, writes Graham Murtaugh, but it works. "The less we use debit/credit, the more conscious we are of what we spend and so we tend not to grab items that just look good."
5. Hit the supermarket salad bar. Produce shopping can be a real conundrum for singles and couples. (Someone please tell me: How does one person finish an entire bunch of celery without resorting to ants on a log for every meal?) Allison Breyer Everett avoids excess by buying precise amounts of pre-chopped veggies from the grocery store salad bar.
6. Rein it in at the farmers market. Many of you, it seems, have the same problem as the Lantern: You fall in love with exotic produce over the weekend, but during the workweek you're too tired to learn how to cook the damn things. Stephanie Hershinow advises that you limit your experimental purchases, like ramps and rhubarb, to things you plan to prepare that same weekend."Once you know how to use something, it can be considered a workweek ingredient."
7. Wash and prep fruit and vegetables right away. This helps combat workweek weariness. Dry everything thoroughly before you put it in the fridge—surface moisture provides a nice environment for decay-causing bacteria and fungi. Adel Kader, a postharvest produce expert from the University of California-Davis, suggests using a spinner and then keeping the ingredients in plastic bags or containers. Note that cutting fruits and veggies can double the rate of deterioration; Kader suggests using any cut produce within two days. (More produce storage tips can be found here [PDF].)
8. Keep track of what's in your fridge and pantry, with expiration dates. An up-to-date inventory not only prevents you from accidentally re-buying items but can also alert you to what's teetering on the edge of spoilage. Some readers use a simple notepad and pencil; others have developed more elaborate systems: "We put a white board on the fridge and everything that goes into the fridge gets written down on the board," says one commenter. "We write down perishable stuff in red ink, stable stuff in green, one section for ingredients and another for leftovers."
9. Use the freezer—and use it wisely. A handful of readers extolled the virtues of the vacuum sealer and those green plastic produce bags for keeping food fresh. But the most popular suggestion by far was the humble freezer. Keep a container in there for chicken carcasses, freezer-burned drumsticks, onion tops, and carrot peelings; when it's full, simmer all the contents to make stock. Ann Dorough blanches and freezes on-the-verge produce for later use. Jenna roasts vegetables (except for cucumbers and leafy stuff) before they go bad and then tosses them into a freezer bag; the constantly evolving mix goes into lasagna, soup, pizza, or casseroles. Fruit that's about to go bad can be frozen for smoothies, and at least four of you sang the praises of banana bread made from frozen, mushy Chiquitas.
Meanwhile, Kristin Dzugan uses her freezer as soon as she gets home from the store, parsing out six-serving jars of pasta sauce into two-serving cups. ("This also keeps us from over-eating," she notes.) Other readers suggest freezing individual portions of prepared food for later consumption.
10. Schedule in your leftovers. After 46 years of marriage, John and Willie Wright have hit upon a winning system: "We eat 'new' food on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights, then on Thursday we have 'smorgasbord' with the leftovers from those three nights."
A popular variation on smorgasbord night was "back of the fridge night," when you challenge yourself to prepare a meal out of nothing but end-of-the-shopping-week ingredients. To do this, bone up on a handful of what reader Venkatesh Rao calls "meta recipes"—flexible dishes like quiches, stir-fries, stews, and dals that can easily accommodate a wide variety of ingredients. The Lantern loves using Mark Bittman's Food Matters cookbook for just this purpose. Several of you also recommended allrecipes.com, where you can search for dishes that incorporate up to four different ingredients.
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I apologize for the length, there's not much I can do about it because it was an interview.
Hello everyone! Today's post is a bit of an interruption to the normal blog style, but I hope it will become a more regular sight here at Magick for the Real World. Today, I spoke with Holli Emore who is the executive director of Cherry Hills Seminary, the first and only graduate seminary school for Pagans. They are pushing forward to make Paganism a more accepted religion here in the US as well as other countries. Their board of directors and faculty are (wo)manned by some of the most influential people in Pagan culture to date. Their current President of Chaplaincy, Rev. Patrick McCollum, was the first government recognized Wiccan chaplain, and has met with President Obama to work on California's Five Faiths policy. Jason Pizl-Walters, the author and owner of the Wild Hunt, is on the Board. Their current President, Aline O'Brien has co-authored several books with Starhawk, was a founding member of the Reclaiming Tradition, as well as being the National First Officer of the Covenant of the Goddess. This group of motivated individuals makes up what I consider to be our greatest "think tank" in several decades.
So without further adieu, here's the interview.
Josh Whitney: What are Cherry Hill's goals as an institution?
Holli Emore: We exist to serve the education-for-ministry needs of the Pagan community. We are not here to teach you how to practice your path, although you may learn a lot during your student experience. What our founders realized, at least a decade ago, is that people need more than one typically learns in a coven, grove, circle, etc.
We also see that we can expect to emerge in the future as a channel for emerging Pagan scholarship. Our faculty, staff, board members and students are integrally involved in such esteemed organizations as the American Academy of Religion, the Parliament for the World's Religions, and many interfaith organizations around the country, as well as many university religion and other departments.
I cannot agree more with how necessary an organization of this type is in this time of transition. Thank you Cherry Hill faculty and staff for working hard to fill this incredibly important slot!
Josh Whitney: Okay, you stated that Cherry Hill teaches more than what can be learned in a typical group. What do you mean? Possibly could you give me a few examples of "courses" or "degree plans"?
Holli Emore: Sure. Some examples from my own experiences as a student include studying the basis for ethics in our society, and developing my own personal ethical code. Most people have really never thought through how they will handle specific situations. Many will quote the Wiccan Rede, but what does it mean to "harm none"? How does that play out in real life? What does it mean to be a mandated reporter? And how do you recognize, acknowledge and maintain healthy, yet permeable, personal boundaries, or boundaries for your group?
Josh Whitney: Okay, that makes sense. I'm not very familiar with seminary style educational facilities, so could you explain how a student goes through the educational process? Do you have degree plans that a student follows or do they simply all go through the same process?
Holli Emore: On the more esoteric end of the scale, I've just completed a wonderful fall semester course in which we looked at the development of the concept of the soul, from the very ancient Greeks to the present day, and even finished off the course with a Pagan text. All of us in the class just loved reading Plotinus, Parmenides, Iamblichus, etc., in the context of a group of Pagans, including a Pagan professor. It was an academic approach, but highly relevant to each of us in our personal development. Two of us were in the process of developing new local groups, one person self-identifies as an ethical humanist, one person is Wiccan, one was sort of Reclaiming-oriented, one of us is Hermetic-Egyptian – a highly diverse group. You just can't buy this kind of intellectual and spiritual stimulation. Heck, it's hard to even find it, for most of us across America and the other countries we serve.
We offer several master's degrees in Pagan studies, including a Master of Divinity, plus we revamped our certificate program, so we still offer several certificates through the Pagan Community Education program. Then we have recently added (and continue to add) some short courses called Foundations, which are open to the public and last for only four weeks. One of these is a refresher on academic writing, good for those who've been out of school for a while. Another which I took last year was Foundations of Counseling. It was designed to introduce the very basic principles of helping others, specifically for someone who does not plan to go into a counseling field. Many of us are singled out because of our leadership or other prominent role in our local communities, but have had no specific training in, e.g., knowing when to refer someone for professional help, when someone is simply being manipulative, when someone just needs a friendly listener, and when to dial 9-1-1.
For those pursuing a master's degree, our departments are Pagan Advocacy; Pastoral Care and Counseling; Public Ministry; Nature, Deity & Inspiration; and Text, Tradition & Interpretation.
A Master of Divinity involves additionial study, internship, etc. All of the requirements are spelled out in our Student Handbook, available online under the "For Students" section of our web site. Here's the link to the student handbook: http://cherryhillseminary.org/StudentHandbookAugust32009.pdf
Josh Whitney: So what about the people that can't actually get to South Carolina?
Holli Emore: As long as you have a good internet connection, you can attend Cherry Hill Seminary. We do not have a physical campus. Our business office is in Columbia, SC, but our courses are all by distance education. We hold an annual intensive in the summer for matriculated students, and we offer a day-long Winter Conference each February in California. In the future, we hope to offer more workshops in various locations around the country. But our students all take class online. This involves participation in listserves, conference calls and chats on Skype, and email. Our online classroom supports virtually all of our class functions, and we occasionally use other platforms to show videos or slide presentations (PowerPoint).
The fact that this learning is available to everyone is a great feature. The thing to remember about CHS is that they are not only working to educate, they are working to provide jobs for this education to be used in (for example the chaplaincy program that I mentioned earlier). The classes are legit master's classes which will challenge the students to really learn the material rather than skate by. This is not a run-of-the-mill education, and serious students will gain a massive amount of information by taking these classes.
Josh Whitney: I am interested in how your internal structure is set up. Are the employees actual paid employees or do they all have separate day jobs? As we all know, this is a very common issue in most Pagan organizations.
Holli Emore: The executive director (that's me) receives a less 15-hour per week modest salary. All other positions are volunteer. Now you know why I said our people are very dedicated to this cause! It's a real challenge for me as management to both coordinate staff and to encourage them as volunteers. Fortunately, all of us really believe in Cherry Hill Seminary and want it to succeed. It is very inspiring to me to work with people who for the most part put aside their personal agendas and always look to see how we can best fulfill the CHS mission.
This is also why we encourage people to make charitable contributions to CHS. I know that sometimes people may wonder why we always include a way to respond with a gift in all our newsletters, etc. But the reality is that if we charged our students enough to provide the professionalism for which we are all striving, very few people could afford to attend CHS. We are a 501(c)3 charitable organization, by the IRS code, and we work hard to maintain the highest level of accountability and transparency.
Josh Whitney: I was really hoping to hear that you had more paid employees, but I understand how hard it is to get a large enough student body to make it worthwhile.
Holli Emore: Oh, yes, to answer your original question, virtually all of us have other jobs. I am a consultant to nonprofits, so I have the flexibility to combine my CHS work with that for my other clients, from my home office. But the time demand for really doing a good job for CHS is increasing rapidly. We hope to make my position and others full-time by next year.
As always, this money problem creeps up. I will refer to one of my earlier posts about how Christians have created their organizations from donations (aka tithing). This may not make every Pagan excited, but these organizations are the same organizations that have brought our culture to a point where people may hate us, but they don't fear us as they did in the past. These organizations cannot succeed without our help, and if you can't volunteer time or energy, the least you could do is send the $20 you were going to use for pizza to help pay these people for their time, energy, networks, and Goddess help us, their amazing talent and genius. Remember, they are not just an agency of education, they are an agency of change, a change for our benefit. For those of you who still live in fear of coming out of the broom closet, remember that you are choosing to stay in fear by not helping organizations like CHS.
Josh Whitney: Who do you see as the current Pagan culture's leaders?
Holli Emore: I"m pausing to think because I believe we are in a strongly-transitional time. Our original leaders are aging, some are passing on, and at the same time our community and communities are pondering what they need from leaders. One of our advisory board members, Sabina Magliocco (Witching Culture) has written about the oppositional nature of modern Pagans. It does seem to be true that many Pagans can tell you all about what they aren't, and how they are different from the religions of mainstream culture.
And yet, there are some basic human needs which exist no matter what spiritual system or religion one uses to frame one's spirituality. More and more I am seeing the need for us to abandon the closets that sheltered us during the "satanic panic" years, and which continue to serve some of us in the Bible belt.
I have a great admiration for those who are recognizing the needs in their communities and basically getting down to work, doing whatever it takes. My friend Christopher Penczak is doing this in New England. Amber K and Azriel have built something really beautiful in Ardantane. Thorn Coyle is creating a new movement [I believe it's called Solar Cross?] for providing spiritual training and group experience. For a good many years, the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel in the mid-Atlantic states has demonstrated outstanding leadership. Here in South Carolina, Osireion and other groups are reaching out to each other, weaving, re-weaving and growing our webs of connectedness. The people in whom I recognize the traits of leadership these days are the ones who bring our tribe together, who help us find our common threads at the same time that we recognize our differences. These same leaders are usually found being very active with their local, regional, and national/international interfaith networks. Our CHS head of chaplaincy, Patrick McCollum, is a wonderful example of the kind of bridges that can be built when one both stands with integrity for one's beliefs, but also reaches out to walk with others and learn each other's ways, needs, meanings.
You asked who are the current Pagan culture's leaders, and I would say, look for the little red hens out there – remember that childhood story? – the Little Red Hen is the person who understands what needs to be done, who rallies the community to work together, and who follows through and gets it done.
I must say that I am incredibly excited to hear about all of this forward momentum. I had almost given up hope from my fruitless internet searches for something worth reading and hearing about. These leaders are doing exactly what must be done. They are working towards something. They are not just standing by and complaining. They are actively taking action. This is something that must be realized. It must be realized now when the momentum is waxing rather than waning. This is our time to step up and become the leaders much like our heroes of the past did. Many years have passed since the last great steps were taken, but we are moving forward again, and I say "Where do I sign up?"
Josh Whitney: That makes sense, and seems to be similar to what I've seen happening. Since the old guard is making room for the new crusaders, it seems as though the way that things are done is changing as well. As you said, there have been many scares in the past that have kept people out of the public eye. How do you feel about the way that people still hide in their closets about their beliefs and how do you feel that the fear can be resolved?
Holli Emore: That subject is a very personal one for me since I still make part of my living as a consultant. There's no doubt that some of my clients would be horrified to think they were working with a witch. Then there are some who know and they either simply find it a curiosity, or they love learning more about my spiritual side. It's very tricky for someone who is self-employed, as many of us are these days, because we have no protections against discrimination; no one has to hire me. That said, I sincerely believe that as people get to know and trust us as individuals, then they will be prepared to accept who we are as Pagans.
I still remember that Harvey Milk at one point urged gays and lesbians to come out. I say to people, if you can – do it! Do it for those who cannot as yet. And then remember that you are an ambassador for a little-understood cause and be out with dignity and maturity.
I must agree. There are those in the Pagan world who risk much by coming out of the closet, and not only to themselves, but to their children. Yes, those of you who grew up in Los Angeles or Austin or even Denver may be able to let your 8 year old step out of the house with a pentacle the size of a baby hanging from his neck and not expect the neighbor kids to beat him senseless, but those of us who reside in Red territory have to make choices knowing the consequences. My son was hit with rocks because he knows that we don't go to church or pray to "God"…and he's in kindergarten…yes, kindergarten. So I agree with Holli, if you can be public, do it, but do it so that the rest of us don't look bad.
Josh Whitney: So, final question: What do you feel is the greatest problem in the Pagan culture as the head of CHS as well as an individual Pagan practitioner?
Holli Emore: Many Pagans have run so hard to get away from the organized church and from obnoxious fundraising that we have developed a dysfunctional relationship with those ideas. We don't have to throw the babies out with the bathwater. As an organizational consultant, I am very sensitive to nuanced variations found in different groups of any kind. Part of my job is to pick up on those nuances and help guide leaders into ways of doing things that fit their organizational personality, so to speak. I am aware that the idea of a seminary makes some Pagans very nervous; they don't want to see us "sell out" to mainstream culture.
But Cherry Hill Seminary is a wonderful experiment in growing a new variant which embraces the best of the cultures we encounter, including those we left behind. We do not have to imitate others. But neither must we be afraid to appear similar sometimes.
And about the money thing – as a fundraising professional (I have a CFRE certification) I have spent my career helping people understand that it's not about the money, it's about our passion for something. Even in hard times, few of us in this country go hungry, and nearly all of us can be generous if we choose to. At Cherry Hill we have done nearly everything we can do with volunteer support, and we are nearing the time when we will be stalled without regular year-round support from people who believe in what we are doing. I know from personal experience that generosity produces genuine satisfaction, even joy. So, I hope that Pagans — many of whom are very philanthropic, by the way — will increasingly recognize the empowerment that comes from giving. And I don't just mean to Cherry Hill. I mean to their local charities, to national groups like the Parliament for the World's Religions and the ACLU. That's part of our spiritual responsibility.
Anyway, those are the two issues that come to my mind when you ask about my work as head of CHS. As an individual Pagan practitioner, I can tell you that I spend much of my time helping my private students understand that they possess infinite ability and just need to walk into their own divinity!
Holli, I think that we have come to exactly the same conclusions. Money, fear of imitating Christianity, and lack of faith in oneself are the three biggest issues. These are the three that are most limiting because they keep us from organizing (Christians are organized and you've got to believe that you're worthwhile before you can be a leader) and they keep us from fighting back with lawyers as well as pushing new laws (money rules in these areas, but organization is key when you don't have a multi-billion dollar corporation to back you).
I must admit that I was impressed with CHS's efforts, and I hope that you are too. Go visit their website at cherryhillseminary.org, sign up for a class or at least make a donation.


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The tone in "How To Murder Your Life" remains cheerful and zesty. The book's diction is clearly influenced by Cat's love of zippy magazine jargon. The first-person, colloquial point of view, as if the reader is a close friend, and the clear organization of each chapter does cleanly display her talent at writing. As the narrator becomes more unreliable and the violence and trauma Cat is experiencing firsthand ramp up, it becomes clear that this is no "After School Special," easy-into-trouble and easy-out-of-trouble memoir.
For younger people who are currently dealing with drug addiction, her tales are somewhat cautionary. She was a high achiever, after all, and the fact that she could keep it together for stretches at a time before succumbing to either depression or the physical effects of addiction suggests that, hey, maybe the drugs aren't so bad at all. Someone deep in the clutches of addiction might read this book and get some good laughs out of it, think of Cat's circumstances as unusual and absolutely not going to happen to them. Someone struggling with getting clean might read this book and see themselves in it.
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MECHANICSVILLE, VIRGINIA -- First of all never, ever get involved with Ford Motor Credit, they are truly the worst company ever... Back in 2003 I purchased a new Ford Mustang, with the help of now my ex-husband... In 2006 I was behind in my payments on my car due to financial problems. After being harassed relentlessly by Ford Motor Credit, with threats of being arrested and jail, I had no choice but to file bankruptcy. Ford settled for nine thousand dollars, I owed 14,000 dollars. After paying on my bankruptcy for five years I have now been discharged.
Now Ford Motor Credit are going after my ex-husband. They are calling his work, his family, and him constantly with all of the same threats they used on me... jail, Police looking for him, even though they know where he lives, etc... After my bankruptcy I received the title to my car. It clearly states on the title that there are no Liens, that the lien was satisfied on 10/07/2011. It also has both my name and my ex-husband\s on the title...
What Ford Motor Credit is doing should be a crime and against the law. I have sent letters to the President of Ford, but it was given to a woman in the credit department. She supposedly reviewed it, but that got me nowhere. They are still harassing my ex-husband. I've contacted The Consumer Affairs, filed a complaint with The Better Business Bureau and have sent an email to the President of Ford Motor Credit. Does anyone have any other ideas on what to do. They got nine thousand dollars plus out of me. Shouldn't that be enough. Please help... Thanks.
SUNRISE, FLORIDA -- Good evening. Here is story. I have Ford Mustang which is under full coverage warranty bumper to bumper. Car start lose all electrical supply during drive - for example suddenly light and a/c stop functioning after certain time - return function. I referred to my garage. They told me the problem is fuse box. After week of waiting when I went over the garage (service consultant wasn't available on the phone) they claim me to pay 3 fuse boxes which they burned out cause of amplifier as they said was installed inappropriately by other company.
So they found it out meantime burned additional two boxes. I asked them if to find that out they will burn 100 of boxes do I have to pay for them either. I went out the company which installed this amplifier - of course they believed it was OK and they placed just sensor cable which doesn't Shout box - it's not my specialty couldn't say if it's right but I asked him to talk with the Ford. They talked and agree to check the module if can be issue as well and consultant told either way I wouldn't be charged - or Ford or this installation company would pay.
Yesterday they finished a job and placed car on hold until receiving payment which now includes few fuse boxes and module. This guy from installation amplifier company went today, check the problem and left without any confirmation to pay. I am waiting for my car which on hold other I will pay which I think I shouldn't cause nobody told me before the service what is the problem and how much it is going to cost me. What you will suggest me to do?
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My girlfriend's son bought a 2004 Mustang and was happy with their buy until one evening. Her son turn a corner of a sharp turn and his speaker box in his trunk slid and hit the fuel shut off switch to the engine. This stranded him on the roadway not knowing what was wrong. We had the car towed to Ford who after charging us 112 bucks that it was just the fuel switch.
Now this switch is in the trunk by the left rear light unprotected. So anything you have in your trunk that is more than a few pounds could roll or slide and hit this switch and you'll have no gas going to your engine. When we talked to the dealership and Ford customer service center we got the brush off and the suggestion of not putting anything too heavy or moveable in the trunk. So what good is the trunk if you have limitations because ford engineers can't design something that is protected? I have always hated Ford and this situation just confirms how crappy of a business they are.
I own a 2006 Ford Mustang. My battery died on me as I was driving down the road which OK... then the alternator went (again I can deal with that). Last week as I was making a left hand turn my steering locked up on me. If I kept going straight I would have gone through a guardrail into a lake with Alligators. I manually turned the car as hard as I could and finally the power steering kicked in leaving me to almost hit the car next to me. Come to find out the crankshaft pulley broke in two.
Now I try to order this part from Ford and it is on NATIONAL backorder for two months. I called to let them know and to see why it is on NATIONAL back order (sounds like a recall to me!). I am told that maybe it is because the company supplier went out of business. Sounds like bull to me. So I guess they just expect me to be without a car for two months.
I now have to pay double for a high performance part so that I can have a car. I live in a really small town and I am the 3rd car waiting for the same part. Does anyone have any suggestions? This is just one issue I have a with this car. UGH!!!
BOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS -- OK here my story: Back in Feb of 2005 I purchased a 2003 Ford Mustang with 22,000 miles on it. It was the Pony Edition with the 3.8 liter in it. The vehicle ran like a champ until it reached 30,000 miles where I noticed a ticking/tapping sound coming from the engine. Took it to the local Ford Dealer (Gervais Ford, MA) twice, they informed me that it was normal and there nothing to worry about.
Well fast forward to August 25th, 2005, this is where the vehicle now has 37,000 miles (1,000 miles out of warranty). It stalls with no symptoms or warning and will not start back up with white smoke pouring from the exhaust. I have it towed to the local Ford Dealer (Gervais Ford, MA) and find out both head gaskets have blown with some possible internal damage. The estimate to repair is now $2,000 and may go up depending on what else is wrong when they take it apart.
The Service Manager (**) even informed me that they reserve the right to refuse my business. What the hell is that all about? I tried to reason with and explained this would have been caught earlier when I brought it in for the engine noise. I got absolutely nowhere. Apparently the slogan on their paperwork "We're with you all the way" is false. Also how did this place get "Blue Oval" certified?
I have taken very good care of this vehicle since ownership and all the records to prove it. Clearly this is some sort of defect in the engine. This is totally unacceptable. Who would expect to pay thousands of dollars to repair a new vehicle just 5 months after purchasing? Ford is not going to take any responsibility or even stand behind their product and I am forced to come up with the money to repair. Is there any recourse that I can take? This whole situation is draining my $$$ fast, between the rental, towing ($672.00 so far) and car payments it is getting out of hand.
Well I am going to start a "Ford Sucks" website, register my issue with the BBB and have every news station in that area cover my story. Believe me (Gervais Ford) will have news coverage on their poor/negative practices daily, guaranteeing loss of business. Since this has happened I have at least a dozen people contact me with the same issue but could not find help on this particular vehicle. Ford you will see me in court if this does not get rectified.
SILSBEE, TEXAS -- I will NEVER buy another Ford product... Have my Mustang GT for 10 months (less than 10,000 miles) and it has gotten more miles driving it back and forth to the dealer than anywhere else! First it was a leak that couldn't be found, then the fuel tank had to be replaced (wouldn't hold a full tank of gas), and now it's back again. Maybe it's the fuel tank again... who knows? The dealer gave my Ford's 800# to call and complain directly to them - I have asked them to buy this beautiful piece of junk back.
I was supposed to hear back from Ford in 2-5 business days. It's been a week and so I called them back - they "regret" that I haven't received call and now they said it will go to "a supervisor's desk" to try to "expedite" their response.
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA -- I bought my Ford Mustang 2006 one year ago new off the lot. In August of 2007 while washing my car I noticed that the paint was cracked and chipping and peeling on the top of the car and it was all the way to the metal and mostly to the primer. Further investigation it was cracking in small clusters all over the car and it's turning into an ugly problem. The car is only a year old!!
I took it to the dealer like I was instructed. They took pictures and sent them to Detroit. The official answer was "oh, your claim is denied" citing an outside source caused the damage. So I asked "what outside source??" They replied after I was on hold for 20++ min. "If we knew that we would tell you."
What? So paint just chips off a new car after 14,000 miles?? So they also told me that they rarely reverse a decision once it is made. Well I am here to tell you not in this case. Does ford not care for the customers that have been loyal and why won't anyone give me a reason why this has happened? Is it because they know it's their fault?? Is anyone else having this problem? I would guess yes. Something needs to be done. I'm paying good money for this car. I deserve a fair take at fixing this problem.
NEW JERSEY -- I have a 2006 Mustang convertible - a beautiful car that spends more time in the dealership getting repaired than I do driving it. It has 8414 miles on it and has had 6 warranty issues so far - the battery has been replaced, the roof leaked, the roof wouldn't work, the gas line going into the engine popped out and leaked gasoline everywhere. The dealership has been rude and adds stress onto the problem. Ford corp has been asked to call but to no avail. All in all, just a terrible experience with Ford and the dealership. If "Quality is job 1" they forgot it on this one.
CRIMORA, VIRGINIA -- I have a 2006 Ford Mustang with 6000 miles. It is a beautiful car but I have had to have it jump started twice in the last month. If you don't start it every couple days, the battery goes completely dead. The door locks don't even work. Calling roadside service takes about 1 1/2 hrs and you just have to sit and wait. I have had it to the Ford dealer in this area and they say it is something that I have to live with. Bull!!! It is a new car and I shouldn't have to have it jump started every time I want to drive it.
According to the Ford dealer, mine is not the only one that is having this problem. Something has to be done about this. I have never cared for any of the Ford product but the Mustang and I will be getting me another Chevrolet that will start when I need it to. It is not a reliable vehicle.
DALLAS, TEXAS -- In the first 14 months out of warranty, my car has incurred $5,300 in maintenance and repairs. $3,900 in out of warranty repairs; $1,300 in maintenance. The following major components have required replacement:
* ABS (anti-lock brakes brain): Cost $1,100
* A/C Coil/Unit: Cost $1,250
* Rear end (rear differential): Cost $1,100
* Idle Control Valve: Cost $300
* Car rentals during the above: Cost $150
TOTAL $3,900. In addition, the car has required the following normally scheduled maintenance items:
* Set of new Tires (4 17" Ecsta's): Cost $530
* Plus... Coolant Flush (twice), Fuel Filter (twice), Air Filter (twice), Power Steering Service, Fuel System Cleanup, oil changes, state inspection.
Total for these items: Cost $770.
It's pretty ridiculous for a 4 year old car to incur over FIVE THOUSAND dollars of costs just to keep the vehicle running. Needless to say, this will be my last Ford product. Ever. I'm also in my 30's and drive the car like an adult and take care of problems (which should be obvious from the above). And the dealership had indicated that my brakes will need attention at my next oil change. So you can add $200 or so to the above.


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2009 Jeep Liberty ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
Class-leading off-road capability.
The Jeep Liberty is quite capable off road, one of the best in its class. Compared to the Jeep Patriot and Compass, the Liberty is more of a true Jeep, with off-road prowess and bold, upright styling.
The Jeep Liberty was all-new for 2008, and is further improved for 2009, with refinements to its suspension, steering, and brakes.
The 2008-2009 Liberty is taller and more angular than the 2002-2007 models, reminiscent of the much-loved, rugged but crude 1990s Jeep Cherokee. The current model is bigger than the previous generation: 2.5 inches longer overall, and 2.0 inches longer in wheelbase. It rides smoother, too; but it maintains the ruggedness of the previous version.
All Liberty models come with a 3.7-liter V6 that makes 210 horsepower. For 2009, a four-speed automatic is now standard; but in these days of six-speed automatics, the four-speed is somewhat antiquated, and we don't think it gets the most out of the 3.7-liter V6, an engine that could use a little help. When it comes to fuel economy, the Liberty's weight and powertrain provide numbers that are on the lower end of the class.
Jeep has made an effort to refine the Liberty and add premium options. Snow Belt drivers will appreciate the full-time all-wheel drive system available in addition to the part-time system. Both four-wheel-drive systems make the Liberty highly capable off road, and they are aided by Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control. Within its class, only the Nissan Xterra can claim as much off-road capability.
When they redesigned it for 2008, Jeep engineers set out to give the Liberty pleasant road manners and, when it comes to ride quality, they succeeded. The Liberty rides firmly, but irons out most bumps quite well and is stable on the highway. The Liberty sacrifices handling for off-road prowess, however. The Liberty leans in turns and has a floppy feeling in quick changes of direction. It's this aspect that makes the Liberty most comparable to the Nissan Xterra and Ford Escape. These three are more rugged, more capable off road than the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Nissan Rogue, which are lighter, more agile, and more car-like. If we were heading up a rough logging road, we'd be pleased to be in a Liberty.
Inside, the Liberty has plenty of room for five. We view it as a step back in terms of materials quality and fit and finish, however. The previous Liberty had more soft touch surfaces and closer panel gaps, while the current model has more hard-plastic surfaces. Still, it's not an unpleasant cockpit.
Cargo room is a plus. The Liberty's second row seats fold flat, as does the front passenger seat, to provide plenty of room for hauling boxes, bikes and life's other accessories.
With a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds, rugged off-road capability and plenty of cargo space, the Jeep Liberty is a good choice for small families or couples that tow boats or go camping. If your travels don't often take you off-road, the other small SUVs will deliver better fuel economy and better handling, but none will offer a more pleasant ride.
The 2009 Jeep Liberty is offered in two trim levels, both with rear-wheel or four-wheel drive. The models are Sport ($22,715), Sport 4WD ($24,325), Limited ($25,820), and Limited 4WD ($27,430). The lone engine is a 210-horsepower 3.7-liter V6, mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.
The base four-wheel-drive system is Jeep's Command Trac, a part-time system designed for off-road use. Also offered is Selec-Trac II ($445), a full-time system that allows use of four-wheel drive on dry pavement. Both systems have low-range gearing. Sport features include cloth upholstery, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, 65/35 split folding rear seats, power mirrors, power locks, power windows, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo and auxiliary input jack, vehicle information center, and P225/75R16 all-season tires on aluminum wheels. For 2009, the stereo upgrades from four speakers to six and includes Sirius satellite radio. Floor mats come standard. Sport options include a Sky Slider canvas sunroof ($1,200); a regular sunroof ($850); Class III towing package with trailer sway control and a full-size spare tire ($580); 235/70R16 all-terrain tires ($180-350, depending on other equipment); skid plates ($225) for the 4x4 model; and the Popular Equipment Group ($1,095), which now includes Yes Essentials stain-resistant cloth upholstery, as well as a 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, cargo compartment cover, fog lamps, front passenger fold-flat seat, roof rails, cruise control, external temperature display and compass, and deep-tinted glass.
Limited come standard with Yes Essentials cloth upholstery, heated power mirrors, 368-watt Infinity sound system with eight speakers, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel with redundant audio and vehicle information center controls, auto-dimming rearview mirror, roof rails, six-way power driver's seat, fold-flat front passenger seat, universal garage door opener, antitheft alarm, fog lamps, full-size spare and P235/65R17 all-season tires on aluminum wheels. Limited include the Premium Group ($995) with heated front seats, leather upholstery, six-way power driver's seat with memory, and remote starting; the Premium Group 2 ($2,295) which adds automatic climate control, power passenger seat, interior air filter, Rainsense automatic wipers, rear obstacle detection and P235/60R18 all-season tires on chromed aluminum wheels to the Premium Group; and MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment system ($1,550) with a 20-gigabyte hard drive, integrated AM/FM receiver with CD/DVD player, GPS navigation with voice recognition and memo function, Jeep's Uconnect wireless phone link, USB port and touch-screen display. The Limited's Premium Sound Group ($395) adds UConnect and a 6-CD/DVD changer. Since a full-size spare is already standard on Limited, the trailer package costs less ($395).
Safety features include the mandated dual front airbags, plus head-protecting side-curtain airbags with rollover sensors and front side airbags for torso protection. Active safety features include anti-lock brakes with brake assist, hill start assist, traction control, and electronic stability control with rollover mitigation. The antilock brakes have rough road detection; when rough conditions are detected, the system holds the brake pulses longer to better slow the vehicle. Hill descent control is standard on 4x4 models. Optional safety features include trailer sway control and rear obstacle detection.
When Jeep introduced the Liberty in mid-2001 as a 2002 model, it was the middle of a three vehicle lineup. Now the second-generation Liberty is one of a six-vehicle family. Compared to the Patriot and Compass, it is more of a true Jeep, with off-road prowess and bold, upright styling.
The Liberty is unmistakable as a Jeep. The current model is 2.5 inches longer and 0.8 inch wider than the previous generation (2002-07), with a wheelbase that grows by 1.8 inches. Its tall, upright, angular styling fits with the current Jeep design idiom while also recalling the 1990s Cherokee. Whereas the last model had some soft lines and skewed 60/40 toward women buyers, Jeep feels the new model's more rugged looks will attract an even split of male/female buyers.
Internally, Jeep calls the Liberty's platform KJ. It is the same platform used for the last model and it is shared with the Dodge Nitro. The big news here is the new rear suspension. It's an independent five-link unit that allows for greater interior room and better ride characteristics.
The most noticeable aspect of the front end is Jeep's characteristic seven-slot grille, which is taller on this model. The grille is body color on Sport, chrome on Limited. The front fascia is body color on all, and the front air dam is removable to provide more ground clearance for off-roading.
From the side, the Liberty looks like a junior Commander, with tall windows in a squared off greenhouse. The Limited's chrome theme extends to the side with chrome side trim and roof rails. These components are black on Sport, and the roof rails are optional. In an attempt to give the Liberty the open feel of a Wrangler, Jeep offers the Sky Slider sunroof. Jeep says this canvas power sunroof is four times the size of an average sunroof.
A notable feature of the rear is the lack of an exterior spare tire. Jeep has moved it under the floor. The tailgate also changes from the swing gate used in 2002-07 to a liftgate design, and separate opening rear glass is standard.
Jeep says its competition is the Honda CRV, Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Xterra. The Liberty is approximately the same size as these vehicles, but is considerably heavier than all but the Xterra. It is also more capable off-road than all but the Xterra.
Though not luxurious, the interior of the Jeep Liberty is functional. Most drivers will like the high seating position. Head room in the front seat is plentiful, but the tallest drivers will want more available front leg room. The side mirrors are large and the cabin has a lot of glass, making for fine rear visibility.
The gauges are easy to spot and the controls are simple to use. The climate functions are controlled by three simple knobs and the radio and other vehicle controls are straightforward. There is a useful cubby on the center of the dash top, and sizable grab handle is located just above the smallish glove box. The center console is deep and has a removable tray on top. There is also a small tray next to the shift handle. In 4WD models, a small electronic switch replaces the previous generation's transfer case lever.
We don't think the interior feels like an upgrade from the previous generation, however. The previous Liberty had some nice materials and quality finishes that are lacking in this new version. The dash, for instance, is all plastic with no soft-touch surfaces. The same goes for the tops of the doors, where passengers might rest their arms. The only padded surfaces to be found here are the door armrests. The center console also has a little give to its surface, but it's not padded, either.
That said, Jeep has added some detail to the Limited interior for 2009, including a leather-wrapped shift knob with a chrome cap; and leather accent stitching on the console and door armrests, grab handle, and parking brake boot.
Jeep had already upgraded this latest Liberty with available amenities, including automatic climate control, remote starting, a Sky Slider sunroof and the MyGIG Multi-Media Infotainment system. Jeep says the available MyGIG system can hold 1600 songs. It can also hold pictures to use as screen savers, and it contains the navigation system's map information. Songs and pictures can be ripped from a CD or loaded from a jump drive via an integrated USB port. The 6.5-inch navigation screen is a bit smaller than most. It absorbs some of the audio controls, but is generally easy to use. The Sky Slider sunroof is much larger than a standard sunroof. It is made of canvas and creates an open air feeling, especially for rear seat passengers. However, it also creates wind noise at highway speed when closed. That's a shame because without the Sky Slider the cabin is impressively quiet. Wind noise and tire noise are well checked, and the engine is only noticeable under hard acceleration.
The second row offers lots of head room. Leg room is decent, even with the front seats all the way back. Toe space is plentiful under the seats, but there is an annoying hump on each side next to the transmission tunnel. The second-row seats aren't the most comfortable, however; they're flat and short with little thigh or shoulder support and they lack a fold-down center armrest. Getting in the second row is an easy step in, but the opening is a bit small, so it requires some ankle twisting.
Cargo space is about average for the class. The second-row seats fold flat in an easy one-step process to yield 64.6 cubic feet of cargo space (slightly less than the previous generation). With the seats up there is 31.2 cubic feet of cargo room, which is plenty of room for hauling groceries with the kids in the vehicle. The available fold-flat front-passenger seat allows for loading long items. In back, Jeep provides a shallow under-floor storage area with a reversible cover that is carpeted on one side and formed into a plastic tray on the other. This is a useful feature for stowing muddy boots. Cargo tie-down hooks are also provided to secure loose items. The load floor is fairly low, making it easy to load heavy cargo. With last year's redesign Jeep changed to a liftgate (from a side-opening swing gate); the rear glass panel opens separately, so groceries can be set inside without opening the tailgate.
Driving Impression
The Jeep Liberty offers a pleasant driving experience. The ride is generally firm, but the Liberty smoothes over most bumps and is never punishing, even with the available 18-inch wheels.
When it comes to handling, the Liberty is relatively tall and heavy, so it is not as nimble as most of its compact SUV competitors. It leans more than most in turns and struggles to regain composure in quick changes of direction. Its solid axle rear suspension is designed for towing capability and off-road capability.
For 2009, Jeep has stiffened the Liberty's rear axle shafts and retuned the springs, shocks, anti-roll bars and steering gear valve, for a more precise, linear feel on the road. We don't doubt that these changes improve the Liberty's handling somewhat, but it is unlikely that they provide any fundamental change in its dynamics. Additionally, a re-tuned brake booster, low rollback calipers, and a revised brake pedal ratio promise better feedback through the brake pedal.
In off-road conditions, however, the Liberty is quite capable. With generous approach and departure angles and low-range gearing for 4x4 models, it can crawl over large rocks and logs. Four-wheel-drive models have Hill Descent Control, which pulses the brakes through the ABS to limit the vehicle's speed when driving down steep grades. Hill Start Assist is also standard. It holds the brakes on hills when the driver releases the pedal to prevent the vehicle from sliding backward. We drove the Liberty on a technically challenging off-road trail where it performed well.
With the available towing package, the Liberty is capable of pulling a load up to 5000 pounds. This towing capability combined with the Liberty's off-road prowess make it a good choice for families that like to camp, ski, or vacation at locations off the beaten path.
The 3.7-liter V6 is only adequate in this vehicle. It has decent pickup from a stop, but doesn't provide the willing punch to make passing easy. The four-speed automatic transmission kicks down readily to provide what passing power there is. Last year's standard six-speed manual transmission let the driver keep the engine in its power band more often; unfortunately, it is no longer available.
With EPA fuel economy rating of 16 mpg City and 22 Highway with 2WD (and 15/21 for 4x4 models), the Liberty is harder on fuel than most of its competitors.
The 2009 Jeep Liberty has better off-road capability and more towing capacity than most of its competitors. It offers generous cargo space and a high seating position. All-new last year, this latest version is more refined than the previous generation. But it's heavy for a compact SUV, and it lacks the handling and fuel economy of most of its rivals. If off-road capability is important, Liberty is a good choice; otherwise several rivals will handle better and go easier on gas.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Kirk Bell filed this report from Indianapolis.
Model Lineup
Jeep Liberty Sport ($22,715), Sport 4WD ($24,325), Limited ($25,820), Limited 4WD ($27,430).
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Toledo, Ohio.
Options As Tested
Premium Group 2 ($2,295) with heated front seats, leather upholstery, six-way power driver's seat with memory, power passenger seat, remote starting, automatic climate control, interior air filter, rear obstacle detection, and P235/60R18 all-season tires on chromed aluminum wheels; Class III towing package with trailer sway control ($395); skid plates ($225); MyGIG Multi-Media Infotainment System ($1,550) with 20-gigabyte hard drive, integrated AM/FM receiver with CD/DVD player, GPS navigation with voice recognition and memo function, Uconnect wireless phone link, USB port and touch-screen display; Selec-Trac II full-time four-wheel drive ($445); Sky Slider sunroof ($1200).
Model Tested
Jeep Liberty Limited 4x4 ($27,430).The Jeep Liberty offers a good compromise between road-worthiness and off-highway capability for a compact SUV. The Liberty was redesigned for the 2008 model year to appear more rugged while maintaining the classic Jeep look. Available in two trim levels, Sport and Limited, each is offered with two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive systems. The standard engine in all Liberty models is a 210 hp 3.7-liter V6. A four-speed automatic transmission, already standard on the Limited Edition, becomes standard on the Sport trim for 2009. Standard on all models is a SIRIUS satellite radio, an electronic stability program, anti-lock brakes with brake assist, all-speed traction control, and electronic roll mitigation. The SkySlider option is a full-length open canvas sunroof that can slide accordion-style forward, backward or partially opened to any position in-between. The Jeep Liberty is carried over for 2009. The manual transmission is no longer available on the Sport, so the automatic is now standard.
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The Maryland Transit Administration says the Camden line will operate with 15 to 30 minute delays Monday morning. MARC's Brunswick and Penn lines are not affected.
Eight cars of a CSX freight train derailed Sunday morning just south of Camden Station. No injuries were reported. The derailment was blocking all tracks on Sunday, but MARC says one track will be available Monday past the derailment site.
Camden line tickets are always honored on the Penn line and weekly and monthly tickets are honored on the light rail. Camden passengers can ride the Penn-Camden shuttle to Penn Station.
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