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This story has been updated with comments from Deborah Thomson.
In a decision Monday, the Washington Court of Appeals ruled that anonymous reviewers on websites like lawyer review site Avvo.com are entitled to First Amendment protections. In the case, Florida-based divorce and family law attorney Deborah Thomson filed a defamation suit against a poster who published an anonymous negative review of her on the site. She asked the court to subpoena for information that could reveal the poster's identity.
The court denied the motion, finding that Thomson had not successfully made a "prima facie claim of defamation," or in other words, there wasn't enough proof that her case could win, according to the decision.
The case involving Thomson, a partner at Tampa, Fla.-based The Women's Law Group, and the Seattle-based website is precedent-setting, Josh King, general counsel for Avvo.com, told FoxNews.com.
"A number of states dealt with this issue before, but Washington hadn't done it yet," King said. "What we see in this case is Washington joining states like California and New Jersey in that someone who wants to unmask an anonymous commenter has to provide the supporting evidence that they have a valid claim."
The ramifications of the decision aren't local, but national in scope, especially as more and more similar cases surrounding Free Speech online spring up.
Related: Court case over anonymous online poster sparks Free Speech debate
"This is as strong a decision in support of anonymous Free Speech that I have seen," David S. Ardia, an assistant professor of law and the co-director of the Center for Media Law and Policy at the University of North Carolina School of Law, told FoxNews.com. "It adopts the heightened level of proof that's required in terms of what the plaintiff needed to succeed. It does a nice job of identifying what is a key issue that the court comes down to. It shows that, in order for some sort of irrevocable disclosure of someone's identity -- once someone's identified the cat can't be put back in the bag -- you need to produce some evidence that will ensure the plaintiff will succeed in their claim."
For Thomson, the decision wasn't a surprise.
"For me, honestly, it was expected and the other side will agree," Thomson told FoxNews.com. "What we were looking for was guidance from the appellate court ... What it (the decision) has done, is given me guidance to figure out what I needed to do."
So, what could someone like Thomson have done differently?
"Thomson's approach in this case was a little odd, I think her attorneys assumed they wouldn't have to do anything more than be able to sue, to say this was defamatory. In many jurisdictions, all that's required to make the allegations in a complaint is to put the other side on notice about what they are being sued for, it's very minimal," Ardia said.
"The court says they could have included some additional information to show that their client would be capable of producing evidence of succeeding in that claim," he added.
Thomson said that she initially filed a defamation complaint in Hillsborough County, Florida, and that the procedural requirements were for her to seek records from Avvo.com of the poster. The site denied that request.
"The argument with the court is, 'well I can't prove my case until I get the records I need, but I can't get the records I need until I prove my case. It's a catch-22," she said.
Thomson said she believes the negative post on the site is not from an actual client at all, but is instead "a personal attack."
In the original post, the anonymous reviewer wrote that Thomson lacked "basic business skills" and that her "detachment from her fiduciary responsibilities has cost me everything."
"My interests were simply not protected in any meaningful way," wrote the user, simply known as "Divorce Client," on the site.
"Whether a client or not, what is written on there is false," Thomson added. "That's the reason I'm pursuing it."
So, what's next for Thomson? She said that will go on to amend her complaint, issue another subpoena, hopefully obtain the records she needs from Avvo.com, and then continue on with her defamation suit.
"What the board is saying is that I and any other person in my situation needs to set forth evidence with their complaints. It's evidence that is showing that what is written couldn't possibly be true," Thomson added.
Part of the irony of these kinds of cases is that the plaintiff sometimes suffers from what is known as the so-called "Streisand effect," in which attempts to remove or censor some information end up drawing more attention to it in the first place. Thomson, who currently has a high average Avvo.com score of 8.6 out of 10, ended up drawing more attention to that one specific negative review.
"I've met her (Thomson) and talked with her, and I wouldn't be surprised at all if she ordinarily provides really good services to her clients," King suggested. "We all have bad days, and we all work with people who can't be satisfied, and even the best attorneys will sometimes get a negative review."
Ardia said that the standards set by this case could be applied more broadly, especially in areas of political discourse.
"The court spends a little bit of time on the type of speech at issue, and that's not I would say the majority approach for most of the states that have imposed these heightened standards (of speech protection)," Ardia said. "Most of the speech torts (a civil wrong) have some focus on public interest involved in speech. Speech that tends to be political in nature tends to be at the core of what the First Amendment protects. Speech that is not of the public interest is at the other end of the spectrum."
"The court's language has imposed a fairly high standard, and leaves the door open for even a higher standard in contexts where speech in issue is speech about government or political speech — it could apply to a higher standard in other cases where the speech is more valuable to the public discourse," he added.
Thomson said that she has never experienced something like this before in her career and that she has received "tremendous support" from other professionals both in her community and "across the nation."
"A lot of people agree that it is very easy for any individual to sit down in the comfort of their home and decide to post something false about somebody without any repercussions," Thomson said. "They have been very supportive of this (the case) and said that they have been through the same thing."
Thomson said she wanted to make clear that she is "not opposing Free Speech."
"This is opposing defamatory speech, where people post false things about somebody else and don't lay claim to it," she said. "I'm 100 percent for Free Speech, but not for defamatory speech."
If Thomson decided to appeal the decision, the case could eventually head to the Washington Supreme Court, Ardia suggested.
"It's that important of an issue," he said. "It does fall within the state's role to recognize this speech and highlights the importance of protecting anonymity that can benefit a society on these kinds of sites. Yet, you don't want to foreclose on the plaintiff's ability to have her day in court. It's about being on the side of valuing and protecting anonymous speech."


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We've got two huge NHL playoff games on the schedule for Sunday, so let's examine each matchup and see where we can find the best sports betting value.
St Louis Blues vs. Minnesota Wild
The Wild are -135 favorites after picking up the most important win of their season so far: a Game 5 victory on the road in St. Louis which has put the team up 3-2 in the series. Now Minnesota has a chance to win the series in front of their own fans. The funny thing about this series is, that while it's 3-2 and is theoretically a close series, none of the games have been all that close at all. Each team has been taking its turn beating up on one another, so we're eager to see what kind of matchup we're in for today.
It's been a crazy back-and-forth series so far between these two familiar foes, as we have seen each team alternating wins through the first five matchups. If the trend continues, St. Louis will even things up at 3-3 today and we'll all be in for a treat in Game 7 back in St. Louis. Of course, the Blues would love nothing more than that, though the oddsmakers suggest it's going to be tough sledding for them.
Still, a team is always dangerous when they have their backs against the walls, and that's certainly the case for Sunday. St. Louis isn't lacking any kind of talent and star power either, so we know the Blues are going to at least be competitive here tonight. There's too much on the line and this team is too good to go down pushing the limits.
So, even though Minnesota has re-gained momentum in the series, we've learned that hasn't really mattered at all when it comes to these two rivals. But, we're always on the lookout for value over all else, and we think getting a nice plus price on a talented (and more importantly desperate) St. Louis hockey club. Back the Blues as NHL betting underdogs this afternoon.
NHL Pick: St. Louis Blues +120 at The Greek
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Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators
The nightcap will feature the Senators and Canadiens, with the series currently sitting at 3-2 in favor of Montreal. Ottawa, just like St. Louis, will be trying to avoid elimination, so we know their utmost focus and determination will be on display this evening.
What kind of NHL odds do we see on offer for Sunday? The Senators are at -115 to get the win and even up the series, which would be an amazing accomplishment after falling in a 3-0 hole to start off the series. They won Game 4 at home and then dominated on their way to a 5-1 victory in Game 5, so all of a sudden we've seen a huge momentum shift.
After hanging around in all three games but falling short on each occasion, the variance has reered its ugly head and Ottawa's gotten what they've deserved. They've picked up two straight wins to make things interesting and now get to return home. Everyone thought this series was done and dusted, included us at SBR, but the Senators have found a way to respond through adversity. A lot of credit should go to netminder Craig Anderson, who has looked sharp in net lately.
We're going to stick with the the same theme and take the more desperate team for our NHL picks. It helps that the Senators have elevated their play to another level, as well as the fact they'll be at home with what's going to be a crazy crowd cheering them on. Ottawa is the NHL betting odds favorite here (not by much) and we think they'll be able to get it done and force this thing to a Game 7.
NHL Pick: Ottawa Senators -115
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Vintage: 2000
Region: France--Bordeaux
Appellation: Margaux
Condition: OWC
Rated 96 points by Robert Parker`s Wine Advocate: `From the partnership of Jean-Luc Thunevin and Muriel Andraud, the 2000 Marojallia was thought to be a flash-in-the-pan garage wine in 2000, but it is showing its stature and gravitas with its powerful evolution. The wine has a deep ruby/purple color and a beautiful nose of subtle charcoal, jus de viande, violets, blueberries, and black currants. Elegant yet full, pure, and substantial, this wine has wonderful suppleness, length, and a terrific finish. The tannins are round, and the wine ideally should be drunk over the next 10-15+ years.` -- Robert Parker in the Wine Advocate


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The Chicago Bears waived third-string quarterback David Fales on Tuesday, per an announcement on the team's official Twitter account.
Fales was a sixth-round pick out of San Jose State last year and spent most of his rookie season on the practice squad. He started in the Bears' preseason finale this summer and posted an impressive 134.0 passer rating.
The Bears will move forward with Jay Cutler as the starting quarterback and Jimmy Clausen as his backup.
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edTPA™ is a new step within Minnesota's existing pathways to initial teacher licensure. It is an assessment process that requires teacher candidates to demonstrate the skills needed to enter the classroom ready to teach and help all students learn.
edTPA will ask teacher candidates to demonstrate that they know their subject and have the skills to teach it to students with different learning needs. edTPA requires candidates to use teaching materials (e.g. lesson plans, assignments, video and classroom assessments of learning) to evaluate their teaching and student learning. It is the missing piece in Minnesota's pathway to licensure that will provide a more complete assessment of a teacher candidate's readiness to begin teaching.
edTPA also provides research-based, common expectations for colleges and universities about what should be expected of teacher candidates in planning for instruction, delivering instruction, assessing learning, analyzing the impact of their teaching and supporting students' academic language development. While edTPA is a new teacher licensing program requirement, teacher preparation programs continue to have freedom to determine how they prepare candidates leading up to edTPA.
Beginning with the 2012-13 academic year, all 31 Minnesota institutions of higher education will require their teacher candidates to complete the edTPA process. As a "real world" assessment, each teacher candidate will work with licensed teachers in Minnesota classrooms as they complete the edTPA Minnesota process.


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Legong Saba Style
Puri Taman Saba was nestled within Puri Saba compound. Since 1951 descendant of late I Gusti Gede Raka lived there. Arie Smit was also closed friends of late I Gusti Gede Raka that often visited Puri Taman Saba.
It was lovely evening; stage set up was perfect with Kori Agung in the middle, Semar Pegulingan orchestra on left and right side decorated with plaited coconut leave. Near by the stage there was water garden where you can find small building in the middle – this is why this Puri called "Taman" means garden.
However, all of sudden was starting drizzling as it was performed in open stage so the host committee decided to move the performance to indoor stage which was next to open stage.
Based on the desire to preserve and to document Legong Saba style which is disappearing from the public, Didik Nini Thowok, Anak Agung Rai Saba, Ace Robin and Nunik Anurningsih supported by Maharani record have worked together to create tonight's performance. With the intention to reintroduce this Sabastyle Legong and pass it on to the next generation.
A summary of the Legong Saba history, Legong was derived from Legong Keraton which was created at the beginning of the 19 century in Sukawati. This dance was then spread out to Saba, Peliatan and different parts of Bali. When Legong Keraton came to Saba in 1911 it was led by I Gusti Gede Oka and succeeded by I Gusti Bagus Jelantik who has a significant role in nurturing base dance and made it well known in 1930. I Gusti Gede Raka who was better known as Anak Agaung Raka Saba took over the leadership after I Gusti Bagus Jelantik passed away. During his tour he managed to introduce Legong Saba to different parts of the world such as Italy in 1980, London 1985, Germany 1991 and France in 1987 and 1995, however in Bali itself this Legong Saba has started to disappear. Anak Agung Raka passed away in 2000 and he was succeeded by his son I Gusti Ngurah Serama Semadi better known as Agung Rai Saba who had already been appointed and trained in 1979 to take over his father's role.
List of Tonight's Performance:
Legong Condong
This dance tells Condong's (the maid of the princess's) role in preparing the princess's to dance. This will be follow by Legong Bapang symbolizes a dynamic and energetic character in Legong. As quoted by Agung Raka Saba: the Gods enthusiastically watching angels bathing in the garden of Suranadi.
Legong Lasem
Expresses Prabu Lasem's anger when he was rejected by Diah Langkesari. On his way to battle front he was attacked by a crow. That was the moment when he realized that could be defeated in the battle, as the crow is a symbol of failure.
Legong Chandra Kantha
A meeting between the sun and the moon causing darkness (solar eclipse). According to legend, Chandra (the Moon) is eaten by Kalawaru and swallowed down to the throat.
Semara Dhana
The burning of Dewa Asmara and Dewi Ratih by Mata Ketiga Shiwa. Shiwa's rage illustrated in the form of Rangda. Dewa Asmara and Dewi Ratih is bestowed by Dewa Shiwa the ability come down to earth and enter the world of men so that men may experience romance (asmara).
I Gusti Ngurah Serama Semadi better known as Agung Rai Saba.
Didik Nini Thowok (on the right) with other Legong Saba dancers.
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The Mall of America has hired a black Santa. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune had to shut down the comment section of a lovely, upbeat article offering a little insight as to why this man chose to put up with the crying, coughing, pant-wetting, demanding, tired, cranky, runny-nosed, entitled, whining, overly-indulged youth of America. His father hurt his back and at the tender age of twelve, this man took over Santa duty in their household. Their black household. Just thought I'd throw that reminder out before I go any further. His name is Larry. The Star-Tribune had to shut down the comment section of this article due to the backlash over Santa. This particular Santa is an Army veteran which was also spelled out quite clearly. In true online fashion, it went straight to profiling the snot out of this event, if one could even call it that. It's Santa. People voicing their opinions on Santa's ethnicity is one thing but the primary reason I'm writing about this has more to do with the torrent of racist comments and/or slurs which caused this shutdown to occur.
Santa, in point of fact, isn't real. Maybe he once was, but now it's like trying to prove Jesus exists or find Bigfoot or Nessie or decent tasting decaf coffee.
For the purists out there, the real Saint Nicholas supposed originated from Asia Minor; in what would now be considered Turkey. He supposedly saved three sisters from being sold into either slavery or prostitution by their father by paying their dowries for marriage. This man was born around 280AD, long before the notion of good old fashioned Anglo Saxon claims could be thrown upon him. Those claims came later during en mass emigrations to America where the legend grew; as we merged cultures from Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands. This is where the legend took root and grew therefore allowing whites to lay sole claim on him. Huh? Funny. Where have I heard that before. I'm sorry if I'm flushing any Anglican potties here, but….
However, culturally we are more than okay with girls dressing like Santa sluts. We're fine with Santa getting screwed in the back of a car in movies, and yes, for the record, I laughed myself stupid over Bad Santa. But if we can tolerate this..
or this…
then surely our world won't rip off of its axis because there is a black Santa in a mall giving hope to all childrenwho meet him by letting them get a glimpse of what is kind, and good, and right, and fair, and just, and loving, and compassionate in this world.
We have real issues in this world. We have real problems. This isn't one of them.
We need to get a grip. Really, honestly…….
As one of my favorite people said….
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Getting in heaven
Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the
pearly gates.
"In honor of the season", Saint Peter said, " you must each possess
something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven on this holy
The first man fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter.
He flicked it on. "It represents a holy candle", he said.
"You may pass through the pearly gates", Saint Peter said.
The second man reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of keys.
He shook them and said, "They're bells"
Saint Peter said, "you may pass through the pearly gates.
The third man started searching desperately through his pockets and
finally pulled out a pair of women's panties.
"What do these symbolize?" Saint Peter asked.
The man replied, "They're Carols"
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By default, Windows 10 is bright and loud, but there are ways to make most items darker The Dark Side of Windows 10: Set a Theme & Change Colors The Dark Side of Windows 10: Set a Theme & Change Colors Windows 10 is so bright, it can cause eyestrain. Setting a dark theme is a simple way to give your eyes a break. We show you how to theme Windows 10 and its most commonly... Read More if you prefer a sleek look. Unfortunately, while you can easily make stock apps and the Settings dark with a toggle, it's a bit tougher to make Windows 10 totally dark.
However, custom themes are a good option for doing this. Windows includes a few themes, including a High Contrast option for those who have trouble distinguishing between screen elements Are You Nearsighted or Farsighted? Tips to Make Windows More Accessible for Young & Old Are You Nearsighted or Farsighted? Tips to Make Windows More Accessible for Young & Old Computers use print that's too small, your eyesight changes, you get headaches, and the computer gets called a lot of dirty names. Consult this guide to Windows Accessibility tools for some stress relief! Read More . One DeviantArt user has modified this theme to serve as a high-contrast dark theme. It's a good option if you want to black out Windows.
First, type Themes into the Start menu, then click its entry. Click Save Theme in the upper box and give your current theme a name so you can easily jump back to it later. Next, you'll have to download the Dark High Contrast Theme. It's a ZIP file, so extract the contents and double-click on the entry to apply the theme.
You'll probably find a few elements difficult to see. Thankfully, you can tweak the theme's colors by typing this page into a Windows Explorer address bar:
C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,Advanced,@advanced
This menu lets you change the colors for selecting text, window titles, and more. Try out some different color combinations and see what looks best to you!
This isn't a perfect dark theme, as it still includes the outlines around the System Tray and other elements designed to help visually impaired users identify on-screen items easily. Still, it's worth a try if you like your Windows dark.
Looking for another dark theme? Try out even more darkness for Windows 10 5 Windows 10 Dark Themes 5 Windows 10 Dark Themes Dark themes can help with eyestrain, make text easier to read, and they are stylish too. We have compiled five of the best ones for Windows 10. Read More .
Do you like this dark theme, or is light Windows okay with you? Let us know which dark themes you like down in the comments!
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The color design of Windows 10 and office 2016 is just like what Jobs said about windows: it has absolute no taste. I have to use windows blind software to decorate windows 10 after I installed it. Only bright blue/yellow and green is called colorful? Too many indians in MS now?
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Not sure why these windows themes are even called themes since all they do is change color!
Try some real themes for a change. You can find a bunch of quality 3rd party themes on deviantArt, like these for example: http://dpcdpc11.deviantart.com/gallery/59457515/Windows-10-Themes
Trust is something Microsoft cannot afford to lose but they lost mine. After supporting them since the first dos and every operating system until win 8. Apparently the author never read the current privacy policy it is unacceptable and I quote:
"Finally, we will access, disclose and preserve personal data, including your content (such as the content of your emails, other private communications or files in private folders), when we have a good faith belief that doing so is necessary to:" telemetry built into the OS and office, updates that crippled computers and we have so say about updates. Pushing ads and software (bloat ware on my computer. I am moving to Linux and MacOS and only using windows when I have to, unfortunately I have a huge investment in windows software. So win 7 is the last windows for me for the software I need windows for. I did not install the telemetry update to win 7 and advise others to uninstall them. I also only use google for limited things and not any email that is important to me.


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Honda Activa is back on the Numero Uno spot
Snapshot: The Honda Activa reported a 64% YOY growth in its July sales
Honda reported a 64% YOY growth in the July sales of its highly successful Activa. This is the third occasion in the last 11 months when Activa has outdone every other two-wheeler sold in India. Honda sold 1,91,883 units of Activa in this July.
There has been a stiff competition from some good time between Hero's Splendor and Honda's Activa. The recent launch of Honda Activa 125 has also been received by the Indian market with open arms.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Yadvinder S. Guleria, Vice President - Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said, "We are excited that Activa has once again become the highest selling 2-wheeler of India. This is more significant since an automatic scooter displaced a motorcycle for numero uno position in Indian 2- wheeler industry. This clearly indicates that Activa is exponentially getting acceptance as the most preferred choice of 2-wheeler for commuting. In the last few years scooters have evolved and become more technologically advanced, fuel efficient and stylish. The high growth of Scooters in India has primarily been led by Honda and we are confident of maintaining this leadership in future."
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BLADES – Delaware State Police arrested a Blades man Monday after a search warrant was conducted at his residence.
Members of the Delaware State Police Sussex County Drug Unit with the assistance of the Governor's Task Force (GTF) and the State Police Special Operations Response Team (SORT) completed a two-month investigation in which a search warrant was executed on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015. It was learned that Junior Dorvilier, 26, of the 500 block of South Market Street, Blades, was selling cocaine and heroin from his residence.
The search revealed 515 bags of heroin with a total weight approximately 7.725 grams, approximately 15.0 grams of cocaine, approximately one gram marijuana, drug packing materials, heroin stamps, digital scale, hypodermic syringes, ninety rounds of .22 caliber ammunition, 32 rounds of .357 ammunition, .22 caliber magazine, and over $600 in drug proceeds, state police spokesman Sgt. Richard Bratz said.
Mr. Dorvilier is a convicted felon as a result of three prior felony convictions including most recently a 2011 conviction for possession with the intent to deliver narcotic schedule II.
Mr. Dorvilier charged with possession with the Intent to deliver heroin, possession Tier 5 heroin, possession with the intent to deliver cocaine, possession of Tier 3 cocaine, possession of ammunition by person prohibited and two counts of possession of drug Paraphernalia.
Mr. Dorvilier committed to the Sussex Correctional
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Fishing Oroville Lake 10/04/2017
Launched at Bidwell this morning at about 6:50 am, stopped fishing about 10:30 am, as Lime saddle is closed due to low water. It's been a couple two or three years since launching here. I had forgotten about the winds coming off the lake early, can be brutal at times. Headed to middle fork trying to remember those locations that hold fish, but didn't really connect with any real hot locations, the ones I do remember were at much lower water levels and had no fish hanging out. Frustrated, only got 12 spots, and largest about 13 1/2" and left the camera in the car too. Almost makes me want to head to Lime Saddle area from bidwell, almost!! Most fish taken at about the 30 foot level, wind in the middle fork gave my tiny boat a hard time holding position, but really didn't matter, since no hot locations found.
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I am not a body. I am free.
For I am still as God created me.
I will be still an instant and go home.
I am not a body. I am free.
For I am still as God created me…
"There is a place in you where this whole world has been forgotten; where no memory of sin and of illusion lingers still. There is a place in your which time has left, and echoes of eternity are heard. There is a resting place so still no sound except a hymn to Heaven rises up to gladden God the father and the Son. Where Both abide are They remembered, Both. And where They ere is Heaven and is peace… Think not that you can change Their dwelling place. For your Identity abides in Them, and where They are, forever must you be. The changelessness of Heaven is in you, so deep within that nothing in this world but passes by, unnoticed and unseen. The still infinity of endless peace surrounds you gently in its soft embrace, so strong and quiet, tranquil in the might of it creator, nothing can intrude upon the sacred Son of God within." (T-29.v.1-2).
Imagine that at any moment, you could just slip off into paradise of total peace and bliss.... You can. It's called the present moment.
What this lesson is reminding us, is that we can experience this any time we choose. It's saying, "How's Now"?
It is a decision of the state in which we want to be. It is a wholehearted decision and can't be made half-massed. We either want Heaven and the peace of God, or we want hell. In other words, what I am saying is that, if we are telling ourselves that we want Heaven yet don't feel it is being given us, we are simply still harboring fugitive values in this world of hell. We are still valuing the belief that there is something outside our Self that can determine our experience of life. I like how the Course addresses this as a parallel to childish dreams. They make up characters and pretend the rule the world, and give their toys the power to move about, and talk and think and feel and speak for them. Yet everything their toys appear to do is in the minds of those who play with them. But they are eager to forget that they made up the dream in which their toys are real, nor recognize their whishes are their own, when in nightmares, it seems the toys have turned against the child who thought he made them real.
This is just how we do it, isn't it? We experience said situation; say, you're waiting at the amusement park, watching your child riding rides. It begins to pour rain. Those are simply the facts of the situation; the 'innocent' or neutral facts of the situation. It's what is. Now, what if you don't like it when this happens; what if you have a belief that rain will spoil the fun, or your hair, or you just plain don't want it to rain, what happens? Does the rain back off? See, we give life (outside our self) to the object of our attention, with our judgment of it. Does our irritation change anything; but perhaps our sanity to insanity?
What if we remain in the present moment; totally, joyously accepting, without expectation, whatever happens?
This is the practice of 'being still an instant and going home'. This is how we do our part in practicing the holy instant, till we have no more resistance left, and God can enter and the holy instant can be given us by God. For we are ready to receive…
Now, I am not talking about how we love certain things seemingly in this world, its only natural. We love what we make. Just as God loves what he created. We made the ego and with it a world opposite to Heaven in everyway (or it would be Heaven, wouldn't it). So it must be a dream…
The thing is that we also cannot be apart from what we are; which is as God created, which is Heaven and home. We are the love we experience in this world. The joy and love and happiness we experience are infused by our being. Form has only the function we give it. It is our dream. We are at home in God.
I am not a body. I am free.
For I am still as God created me.
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Allen Scherer had two moments in his life.
There was the best. From 1963 through `64 -- a time of first love and the junior prom. Of convertible dreams and the Beach Boys. Of the beginning of the English invasion.
And there was the worst. From 1968 to 1969 -- 13 months in Vietnam. A brutal reality of fear and death.
To Scherer, of Davie, the best is a time to always return to. ``I can close my eyes and be there,`` he says. ``Everybody has a place in the past where they want to be.``
And the worst irrevocably changed him, giving him a strong sense of the importance of all life.
``I saw enough death and grief,`` he says. ``I`m very conscious about life ... Every little life, whether it`s a rabbit, a cat or dog, is important.``
These two time periods have fueled much of Scherer`s life, from his love of nostalgia to his volunteer charity work.
During the week, Scherer is an executive vice president of a mortgage banking company, but on weekends he becomes Nostalgia Al, a `50s and `60s disc jockey who works at private parties and charity functions.
He`s also a classic car aficionado and is president of the Fort Lauderdale Mustang Club, one of the directors of the Chevy Circle of South Florida and a member of the Road Knights of South Florida.
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Hugh is one of the state's leading personal injuries lawyers. He has specialized in the area for nearly 30 years – giving him not only a thorough understanding of the law, but also a sound understanding of medical issues and deep empathy with those who have been injured.
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There is a laundromat for you to benefit from, and naturally there are showers at this campground. Water hookups are available here; needless to say there are restrooms here. Left Tailrace is very popular with folks from Fort Thompson.
All the joyful people and a lot of amusing things to do are reason enough to come here.
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Around Left Tailrace you don't get a lot of rain. June is the wettest month with most rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Throughout the warmest time of the year at Left Tailrace highs are regularly in the 80's while overnight lows are frequently in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 20's, and overnight lows at Left Tailrace all through the wintertime usually sink into the-10's.
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Oasis Campground, Oacoma
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Oasis Campground, Oacoma
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Cedar Shore Resort Campground, Oacoma
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American Creek Campground, Chamberlain
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Cedar Shore Campgrounds, Chamberlain
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Kayla Stewart ('15)
Kayla Stewart ('15) received a Fulbright Scholarship to be a teaching assistant for 10th graders at a military boarding school in Indonesia for the 2016-2017 school year. She graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in Print Media Journalism and minors in African American Studies and Global International Studies. During her time at UH, she received multiple scholarships, such as the Kwame Nkrumah Study Abroad Scholarship, the International Education Fee Scholarship, the Dr. Julius E. Thompson Scholarship, and the Friends of African American Studies Scholarship. Over the years, she has studied in Ghana, taught in Italy, worked for the Daily Cougar, interned at Houstonia Magazine, and was a research fellow at Upworthy.
LUNAR COUGAR: What career goals did you have in mind when choosing to go into Journalism with minors in African American Studies and Global International Studies, and has your perspective changed since you graduated?
KAYLA STEWART: I really wanted to be a political journalist, focusing on issues that affected African Americans and members of the African Diaspora around the world. I also wanted to create a more effective way to send minority students to countries where American minorities are often underrepresented. Aside from taking a step back from dabbling in travel blogging, my goals have largely stayed the same. I do want to make more of an impact from the public policy perspective, which means that a master's degree is likely on the horizon.
Why do you think it is important to travel?
Traveling opens your mind to new ideologies, new lifestyles, and makes you a more empathetic person. Understanding and accepting that not everyone thinks or lives like you — nor do they have to — will get you very far in your own careers and ambitions. Knowing how to adapt to new situations is a quality many people appreciate. Traveling teaches you to recognize the beauty in our differences as humans and learn how to work together within those differences. I've traveled abroad for work, leisure, and as an ambassador to the United States, and each role required giving in different ways.
Now, my task is to show that there is no singular way to be an American. By living in another country, I'm able to express another side of American identity and have conversations with people that fosters lasting dialogue.
You received a Fulbright Scholarship to be a teaching assistant in Indonesia and have been there for a few months now. What have you learned from this experience so far?
I think the most important lesson I've learned is that the world is so much bigger than our everyday surroundings. It seems like a simple, obvious fact, but you really don't understand just how big the world is until you see it from somewhere so far away. I think we all consciously and unconsciously fall into the trope thinking that America is the center of the universe, thus often forgetting that people are living their own lives while we live ours. I've learned that there are different ways to handle stages in life, such as death, love, heartbreak, and survival. I've also learned that my work as a journalist and educator will constantly evolve, because the ways in which people need help around the world will constantly evolve.
What are your plans after you return from Indonesia?
I plan to return to New York. Last year, I worked as a research fellow at Upworthy, which I really enjoyed. I'm hoping to continue working in media before pursuing a master's in public policy.
Are you from Houston originally, and what do you like best about the city?
I was born and raised in Houston and am proudly from the Southwest side of town. There are two things I like best: the food and the museum district. I simply haven't found a food and drink culture and flavorful and welcoming as Houston's. I love art and the impact it has on society, though have little artistic ability myself. Houston's museum district is reasonable priced and always has artwork that's captivating and forces you constantly rethink the way you see the world. It's also extremely community-orientated, helping the city retain its small-town-yet-big-city feel.
What are your hobbies, and what do you enjoy about them?
I like running, watching movies, reading, spending time with family and friends, eating my way through cities, listening to podcasts, attempting to learn new languages, studying the history and modernization of the coffee industry (and drinking coffee), and playing basketball. Running gives me an opportunity for solitude releasing any pent up stress, and basketball gives me a chance to work with a team and learn how to trust others. I'm a big movie nerd, and I'm always looking for a new podcast to add to my list. I'm probably going to one day write a piece on my relationship with coffee.
Did you have a favorite professor or class at UH, or any other favorite UH memories?
UH gave me too many amazing memories to list, but I think one of my favorites was having coffee with Communications Professor David McHam after we found out he was retiring. I was surrounded my brilliant students and an amazing professor, and it was a pleasant example of how lucky I was to be on a campus that cares so much about its students.
Mary Lee Webeck has impacted me more than she will probably ever know. I took her Religious Studies course "Us and Them: Ethical Decision-Making in Complex Cultures" in the spring of 2014. She challenged our class of seven (we were a guinea pig class) to think outside of the box, and get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
One of the most important lessons I learned from her is the importance of not being a bystander. She taught us that when disasters happen, or when we see injustice and inequality wreak havoc on others, we have a responsibility to stand up for people, even if the issues don't affect us. At the time, we were studying genocides like the Holocaust and the Rwandan genocide. Her words ring true now more than ever.
What advice would you share with UH students, or those aspiring to go into the journalism or teaching field?
I would tell aspiring students to learn to see rejection and failure as a lesson, not a setback. The road to success is not linear — it requires ups and downs, failed expectations, and defeat.
At this moment last year, I had just quit an internship I hated, was bouncing between couches in New York, and didn't know I'd be employed at Upworthy. It wasn't an especially happy time in my young career. If I'd let those situations define my identity — if I believed that those low moments would be my permanent position — I wouldn't have published bylines on platforms that I believe it. I certainly wouldn't be teaching in another country. Journalism and educating people is hard, unsexy, and often grueling, but these professions are necessary lines of work if we want a world that reflects the humanity we believe in.
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"Strings of Music"
My passion for old buttons is what lured me into this challenge.
But as the cogs started slowly turning, I came across an antique wooden shoe last.
I knew as soon as I saw it I knew that I must incorporate it into my design. With my
vice of hoarding old & peculiar things, I had in my collection a few violin parts as well as
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Thesis progress: almost there! Everything has now been written and looked at by my supervisor except for the conclusion, which will be quite short (and I have some great ideas for it, too, so there shouldn't be any problem there). I've been re-reading it and making some minor changes today and I'm really happy with how it's turning out. The only problem is that it's several thousand words over the word limit, so there may be some frantic word cutting ahead. The final submission date is 25 October, so we're getting close!
While checking some details on Michael Moorcock and New Worlds for the introduction to my thesis, I discovered that Moorcock has a Doctor Who book coming out next month! It's titled Doctor Who: The Coming of the Terraphiles and the hardcover edition is set to be released on 14 October, according to BookDepository.co.uk. It will feature the current (eleventh) Doctor and Amy Pond (yay!) as they join a group called the Terraphiles that are obsessed with Earth and its history. Apparently it will also involve some of the characters from Moorcock's other work, which should be interesting. Check out the awesome cover below.
And finally, I just had to post this hilarious YouTube video I discovered via the Evil Librarian Supervillain blog. Enjoy!
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As the Creative Design Manager at Jaguar Advanced Design, Cesar Pieri spends a lot of time thinking about cars. So when he decided to take up painting as a creative outlet, he found inspiration from his day job. Using Jaguar hoods (bonnets) as canvases, Pieri has created a collection of fine art pieces prized by collectors from around the world.
Here, Pieri shares the inspiration for his auto art, thoughts on designing for transport versus emotion, and what cars are in his dream garage.
Core77: What inspired you to create this series of artworks?
Cesar Pieri: Since my job is designing Jaguars all day, I started doing some artworks for myself, inspired by F-types, Project-7, XEs, etc. At the same time Sir Chris Hoy, who had been a Jaguar ambassador, was leaving and we needed to give him a gift, so we talked about doing some artwork for him.
I wanted to do something different, rather than something digital. I wanted it to be hand-painted, trying to do the opposite of my everyday job which, because you're fighting for millimeters, is very precise work! This was about being much looser, letting it flow.
Then I went mad, I bought 19 Jaguar bonnets (hoods) on eBay! My wife hated me; I had bonnets everywhere—they're still everywhere. I started painting on them, learning the process. Painting on metal is a completely different method; it doesn't stick. I had to create a process for myself. So if you compare the first one to the last, there's a progression in the technique—now I can control the process much better.
Is it important for designers to have a release from the constraints of daily work?
It depends on the designer. For me, yes. I never thought about selling these—it's just a way of challenging myself—but now I'm selling to collectors in Japan, USA, UK, Brazil and Italy.
What is your advice for someone starting a career in car design?
It's very difficult when you don't have experience! The biggest problem when you start out is if you think you already know the process. You're not a design director, yet! You must be humble, you must learn things…then, if you work really hard, one day you might become someone.
When you start out you know how to sketch like a printing machine. But in the end, you need to understand that you are there to solve a problem—you need to find a way to solve that problem first, and get it into production.
So, understand packaging, engineering, materials. You can't re-invent the wheel, and you must understand the environment you're working in; be respectful of it. When I started, I tried to understand what design was, product design, marketing, production processes, engineering limitations, etc.
Gert Hildebrand [Quoros, previously MINI] told me: "You can design anything that you want…but first, design what you've been asked to do."
You may have to design boring stuff, but make sure you do it right. First you deliver what you were asked to do, then, if you want to go mad and you have time, go for it. Really understand the design language of the brand, why the company is where it is now; the heritage, the past— you need to understand that before you can design.
It's a team job too. You might become a top designer or you might be sketching mirror caps and wheels for years! Just remember—we get paid to do this, it's fun! Every day is different.
Really understand the design language of the brand, why the company is where it is now; the heritage, the past.
When did you realize you wanted to be a car designer?
I always liked cars from a very early age, but I remember very clearly—I was with my mother, she was mad with me for some reason, and driving. I kept pushing her, and she got mad, and drove really fast—I loved it! I was like, "Wow, this is really cool!" I loved the sense of speed, mixed with danger. That was when I realized I loved cars.
How did your career start?
I tried to become a designer for many years. I studied architecture, worked in graphic design, and then product design. In Brazil, Italy, US, and the UK. Then I started finding automotive design work and worked for a consultancy where GMC was a client. Finally, I did a Masters in Transportation Design at the Polytechnic de Milano in 2010. It's a process that took some time, but I always drew cars even when I was designing other things.
What's your take on autonomous cars?
I think that queuing in traffic is a pain in the ass! If I could go through emails, read the paper, etc, and arrive at work fresh, it's a good thing. But you must be able to take control. From that perspective, sports cars will always be around. If you want to race the thing, you need to be able to just switch off all the controls and go fast when you want…
I think that's why we're so passionate about classic cars. If you take the emotion out of a modern car, you start to see classic cars as gold. They're honest. And so in the future I can see two types of cars. The first you could call 'petrol domestics'—by that I mean simple, low-maintenance appliances that get you from A to B. The second is the 'proper car,' as it was in the past. It can go fast, it's interactive. Two different functions; transport and emotion. It's like in design: we take the best designers and get the passion and emotional design from them, and there's also the workaday designer who does the 'regular' design.
Do you think the creative processes we use are evolving?
Everything that happens creates an influence: great movies, great designs, great music. If you see something and you think: "That's cool, how does it work?"—sketch it. Try to keep all the influences that inspire you.
What's changed now is that my daughter has a bigger image bank than Michelangelo! They had crazy brains, these artists and inventors, but now we have access to images from all around the world. Flying machines—they had to imagine those! Today we have many more options. We have the tech, but we can be lazy; we don't explore in the way people used to have to. So, explore, ask why, like they did in the past. Also, ask why not? You need to push, chase, explore. It's an attitude.
That's why being in the advanced design group is great…you can go mad in the creative process. But we also need to figure out how can we create what we design. It's the perfect balance of creativity and reality.
Finally, what's in your dream garage?
An Alfa 33 Stradale a Lamborghini Muira, an early Audi Quattro UR, a Jaguar D-Type and a Ferrari 250GTO.
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**God's Compassion**
God is faithful and full of compassion.
He never runs out of it.
Sure, you may already know that...but for it to do you any good, you have to remember it.
You have to remember it again and again in order to ignite your faith and hope in God.
As it becomes a part of you, you'll be preparing yourself for any difficult situation you might run into at home, school, work or anywhere else you might go.
So, make it a point-every morning-to remind yourself about God's faithfulness to you.
Remind yourself of the promises that are yours in Jesus.
What are those promises?
You'll find some of them in Psalm 103.
Say them aloud to yourself NOW!
He forgives all my sins.
He heals all my diseases.
He redeems my life from destruction.
He crowns me with love and compassion.
He satisfies my desires with good things so that my youth is renewed like the eagle's.
He executes righteousness and justice for me against oppression.
He sets me free.
He makes His ways known to me.
He gives me His grace and mercy when I need it.
...and some more from the Bible....
"Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
Lamentations 3:21-23
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Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Dish of the Day #1689: Wet Hot American Summer
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Today's Dish is Kayne Lawton.
Today's Dish is Kayne Lawton.
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Beautiful body!
- July 8, 2015 at 2:14 PM
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The Cennen Arms is located within walking distance of Cennen Lodge. It serves wonderful home cooked meals using locally sourced produce and is the heart of the small village of Trapp. The owners of Cennen Lodge also own and run the pub and are happy to share ideas for activities and days out in the area. Spend the evening propping up the bar, gossiping with the locals or enjoy castle views from the beer garden in summer.
What our visitors say
Ann, 10 June 2015
"We went for a 6 mile walk with local Welsh speaking folk as we are learning the language. The walk ended at the "Cennen Arms" a lovely local pub very near the amazing "Carreg Cennen Castle" I must say that we found the people delightful, very warm and friendly. I also totally disagree with another review which suggested they are unable to cope with larger numbers. When we arrived the pub was full. They were very busy but produced very good food, drink and the entertainment. Happy faces all round and no sign of stress at all. We were made to feel very welcome. I would recommend this pub to anyone especially if you want to experience the real Wales."
Karrst, 29 October 2015
"Every time we return home, this is the one pub we always find time to visit. Little has changed from the time we walk to the "castle" youngsters passing the Cennen on our way. Whether it is for a pint of local real ales, bar snack or meal this is an ideal place to stop on a lazy Sunday afternoon drive across the Black Mountains or a quite romantic evening out. Even though the Cennen has changed hands over the years it still has that family atmosphere and welsh welcome when you enter."
Emzkiald, 14 September 2015
"Been here a few times and I thought I would leave a review as it is a hidden treasure. It has a spectacular view of the castell carreg cennen and not far from the castle itself. The food is so scrumptious and they have a wide variety. The mixed grill will literally fill you all day and the meat is cooked perfectly. Try their chicken cymru aswell which is divine. Over a this pub has everything, good food, good beer and good service. We are now regulars."
BozMorris, 21 June 2015
"Staying nearby underneath the castle and popped in for Sunday lunch after many people in the visitors book in our cottage recommended it. Despite the fact that we were the only people there for the duration of our meal we were treated as old friends and the 'traditional pub' atmosphere was palpable even though the numbers were lacking. The food was delicious and plentiful - the lamb chops were particularly fantastic - and was served quickly and with a smile. Very good value, friendly pub - even with only 2 guests!"
Pauline, 5 February 2015
"The Cennen was recommended to me by friends from the village. We had a wonderful meal gammon steak which was large, thick and succulent, and lamb chops from the specials board again absolutely cooked to perfection. A lovely bottle of nice cold Proseco and a great real ale for the hubby, a wonderful evening would highly recommend the Landlord and Landlady very friendly - nothing was too much trouble . Looking forward to our next visit."
JKchef, 8 January 2014
"Popped into this pub today for a quick lunch with our one year old and black Lab. Fantastic welcome ! Our dog was allowed to be off the lead in the bar area much to the delight of our son who has recently started walking - both kept each other amused ! We both had scampi and chips - generous portions to say the least (I couldn't eat all mine as I'd had a late, and large, breakfast). The locals at the bar chatted away to us and it felt like a home from home. We hope to stay in Llandeilo again next year and will definitely return ! Thank you for the great, traditional, winter pub hospitality and warmth. Jon, Jane, Alexander and Pennell (woof !)"


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So now that my "real life" here is supposed to start, the first task at hand (at least on my personal agenda) is finding an apartment. Needless to say, not knowing anything too in depth about Hong Kong, its neighborhoods, or the local apartment hunting process, I was extremely intimidated by this major life project. Not to mention the fact that Hong Kong is renowned for its absurdly expensive real estate, even by New York City standards which is really saying something. However challenging this hunt seemed, in a way I was grateful for a project to address considering I returned from my trip facing the stark reality that I have exactly zero friends here.
In terms of getting started, my theory for these types of projects is that you do a little bit of easy groundwork way way in advance. This serves several purposes:
- It eases the anxiety of needing to accomplish something but not being able to check it off your list for weeks or months to come.
- You typically forget that you've already done some work on it, which results in a pleasant surprise when you actually go to check it off the list because you've already given yourself a general context for the problem and resolution is mostly a matter of simple execution.
- It allows you to give off the sly impression that you're completely relaxed about the whole thing and totally not one of those crazy people that makes lists just to check things off of them or anything like that. Yeah... definitely not one of them, I swear.
Following this sneakily type-A strategy (or maybe it's blatantly type-A but whatever), I set up time during my interim week here to go along with a real estate broker to see a few places and get a sense of what was out there before we needed to actually find a place. By "broker" I mean a person with a couple keys who is apparently paid to walk next to you while talking on the phone the whole time. Some initial discoveries from this exploratory trip:
- When looking at 1 or 2 BR apartments, "bedroom" is a loose term sometimes used to describe a medium sized closet.
- The words "kitchen" and "bathroom" are also loose terms typically used to describe a small closet with pipes somewhere within it.
- Most apartments are actually pre-furnished with really tacky pieces that do not follow any type of coherent theme but are somehow supposed to be a selling point for the space. This results in an intense negotiation where you are actually willing to pay more for an apartment WITHOUT any of that ugly shit in it.
- These places all have an odor vaguely reminiscent of my childhood violin teacher's house - a unique blend of mothballs, microwavable meals, and old books.
- All the apartments are empty. In NYC most apartments a broker would take you to were fully inhabited and you were forced to negotiate with the previous tenants in order to find a day around the end of the month that would allow you to hire movers at reasonable rates. In HK, my guess is that people buy the real estate as investments and are less concerned about renting them out and more concerned about just sitting on them as they appreciate (theoretically) in value.
- Some landlords/ladies are offended when you try to take pictures. Seems counterintuitive to me, no? What do they think you're going to do, spoil the surprise for anyone else that might be interested?
- Most new buildings have gyms and pools but apparently you are not allowed to see them before you rent an apartment, even though they seem from a distance to be quite nice. There is also a distinct possibility that this was an excuse from the real-estate broker who didn't want to get off the phone to ask for access.
Anyway, my first day back - Monday - I saw 6 apartments and the 6th was… absolutely perfect. Great location in a neighborhood I can only describe as the HK equivalent of the West Village, safely within our budget, just big enough that we can be in the same room but not on top of each other, a few extra square inches in the bathroom (that I am desperately dreading to share with a boy), decent light so it doesn't feel like you're living in a dungeon, a kickass dining table that doesn't match anything else in the apartment but is still awesome, and enough built in closets that our shit won't be everywhere cluttering up the precious square feet we are able to squeeze out of the rest of the space.
My boyfriend went to see it later that night, we did a bit of negotiating this morning and BOOM we have ourselves our very own humble abode. We also have an ugly couch and a desk that doesn't match - both of which would have cost a pretty penny to NOT leave in the apartment - but you can't always get what you want. I know that I shouldn't get used to major tasks being this easy, but I do feel quite lucky to check this one off the list pretty damn quickly (on Day 2, thank you very much). Move-in is in exactly 10 days, which will be the 4th time I have moved in 5 months. That doesn't make it any easier, but at least I have already thrown away most of my superfluous belongings.
So now, lucky for me, I can spend the next ten days focusing on other items on my list, er, I mean… things. Like how to hide a couch in the middle of a room. Or how to procure a phone number and source of funds for all the coffees, lunches, and drinks I'm setting up in order to convert my number of friends into a positive integer. Then again, maybe the math analogies are hurting my game.


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houston, we have snow!
February 23, 2012
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So so cute! Fun memories they will have sledding for sure. And hasn't this winter been odd?ReplyDelete
lovely hot chocolate!Replies
it has been insanely odd- but I'm not complaining, I love the warmer winter but I have missed the snow, grateful we got to see a enough to make a snow man and sled :)Delete
Oh, happy snow! I can't believe you had enough to make a snowman! Yippee!ReplyDelete
Happy seeing beautiful!
I know right, we loved it <3 thanks for stopping by!Delete
SO much fun!! We got 1.5 inches here in Wilkesboro NC and I was sick so I did not get to enjoy it, but everyone else in my family did :)ReplyDeleteReplies
aw, I'm sorry you were sick little lady. I'm glad it snowed by you though :)Delete
Oh they look like they had a lot of fun! I hate when the snow melts too fast.ReplyDeleteReplies
I know, me too! we had a lot of fun. did you guys get any snow?Delete
That looks like such fun! You are building great memories with the kiddos. We got the teeniest flurries of snow last week here in Central Texas.ReplyDelete
I'm stopping by via the blog hop. It's so nice to meet you :) I'm a new follower.
Lots of love,
Looks like everyone enjoyed the snow. Visiting from grow your blog hop. I'm your newest follower.ReplyDelete
there are a 100 links on that sunday hop so I had to pick at random, and couldn't resist your title. And glad I came! Nice blog and beautiful children. And I want that hot chocolate! :))ReplyDelete