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The solution to harassment of female runners isn't 'don't run alone'
Three women have been murdered in the last two weeks while out on a daily run.
Murdered. Torn from their families' lives, their stories splashed across the headlines. Critiqued by the anonymous masses, "She shouldn't have been running alone."
I have no words for these tragedies. These are the worst-case scenarios — the horrific realities that all women on every run are vaguely aware of, working to push them to the corners of their minds until someone shady sets off an alarm.
Millions of women run and exercise outside every day. Millions of women make it home safe and sound every day. And it's rage-making and fundamentally unfair that these millions of women should be forced into fear or told to "always run in groups," "carry pepper spray," "bring your dog" and "don't run at night."
It's a reality that needs to be confronted and changed. Because while millions of women run and exercise each day without being murdered, these same women are still victimized repeatedly and grotesquely by men who share the streets. And it's not OK.
But to make something stop, you have to bring it into the light, so I posed a simple question to my friends, "What's the worst harassment you've ever received while exercising outside?" These are their jaw-dropping responses.
I was verbally assaulted
"I've been really blessed," Kim Prytherch, a blogger and mom of two from South Carolina shared. "The worst is when I was training for the Dopey Challenge and someone yelled at me to keep on running because my ass was still fat."
Please let that sink in for a second.
Kim actually prefaced her story of being verbally assaulted by saying "I've been really blessed." Like she was lucky. Like she got off easy. Like having a stranger scream at you from a passing car that your ass is fat is somehow "not that bad."
And I get it. I've had someone yell at me, "Keep running you ugly bitches!" It's an unsettling thing to have happen — one that leaves you hurt and angry, with no recourse because who could you possibly report such conduct to? But you still weren't physically hurt or in fear for your life, so... it's somehow "not that bad." But it is; it is that bad. It's not OK.
I was physically assaulted
You can't even imagine the rage that filled me when my younger sister, Mary McCoy, a smart, strong Ph.D. student and mother of two said, "A Jeep full of what must have been high school or college boys threw an entire container of Wendy's fries at me when I was running midday. I threw back a middle finger, but it was still super disorienting, like, 'WTF did I do to y'all?'"
I just keep picturing this in my head — there she goes, running down the street, minding her own business when some entitled dickheads think it's funny to throw french fries at her. What in the actual hell is wrong with this world?
More: An open letter to my street harasser
I was sexually harassed
Kim Vose, a triathlete and ultramarathoner started by saying, "I don't have a very good running story other than the normal 'woo woo' catcalling," which, sidebar — why is this "normal"? It's not. It shouldn't be.
Then she went on to say, "I was riding my bike and I heard a car come up slowly behind me, which was startling. As it drove by, a big, bare butt was hanging out the window. I wasn't sure if I should be scared or laughing. But it was a man's butt for sure."
Look, anyone with any sense of humor at all gets that butts are funny. They're funny between friends and loved ones.
They are not funny or acceptable when they're used as a way to startle, scare or intimidate a stranger who didn't ask or want to be subjected to your backside. That's called sexual harassment.
It's not OK.
I was followed and stalked
I don't know what crazy world we live in that men think it's somehow OK, or even desirable, for them to follow and stalk women who are just enjoying a workout, but three — count 'em, three — of my friends relayed scary and inappropriate tales of men following them while out and about.
First, there's Larissa D., a communications and marketing manager from Missouri who offered two frightening tales. "I used to run in a park about three blocks from our apartment. A guy followed me out of the park on my last loop and into my neighborhood. I don't scare easily, but he made me very nervous. A cop happened to drive by and was aware enough that he noticed. He drove around the block to watch him until I got home."
Then there's Victoria Pardue, a certified health coach, who reports being followed and harassed pretty much every day. The worst case happened last summer. "I usually have guys who will turn the corner, go around the block to circle back, then drive real slow behind me and ask if I need a ride. Last summer I had the same guy doing it every time I went out for a run, so I finally yelled at him, 'Leave me alone! I'm just out for a run. Stop following me. Don't talk to me.' I didn't see him for a few days, but the next time I did, he did it again. I called the police and reported him."
The scariest tale of the bunch comes from Angela VanBrackle, a community development manager for the National MS Society.
"I first encountered this guy while walking my dog. He asked what time it was, and I said 9 o'clock, to which he responded, 'In the morning?' which should have been obvious. Then he commented on my feet and asked to touch them. My dog sensed my fear and growled at him.
"A couple days later I saw him on a run, in two different locations, he just appeared from behind a tree both times. He was then sitting on my apartment staircase when I got home. It was terrifying he now knew where I lived.
"The next day he was pacing in front of my door when I turned the corner coming home. Apartment security responded quickly, but he was gone. I saw he was arrested a couple days later for an incident at a store across the street from where I live.
"For months I always had someone walk me to my car and back to my apartment or had my dog and a friend with me on runs, along with pepper spray. It was absolutely terrifying."
More: Women share stories of sexual harassment on Twitter
I was physically attacked
I truly thought Angela's stalking story would be the worst I heard from my small sample size of women. I didn't imagine I would hear her story, much less one even scarier. I was wrong.
Debbie Woodruff, a certified personal trainer and running coach, underwent the unspeakable experience of being physically attacked while on a run. "Running very early in the morning, in the dark, I was grabbed and taken down by a guy. Amazingly, I was able to fight him off — thank God he didn't have a weapon or think about punching me — and ran the fastest I've ever run to get away. It changed me so much for so long. I held so much fear, and still do in certain circumstances."
There are no words. There are no explanations. There is nothing, nothing, that makes this OK. And yet, these are the stories we don't hear. These are the stories we don't see splashed across the front page. The daily, ongoing harassment and assault women face while doing something as innocent as taking a walk, run or bike ride.
The problem isn't with women exercising alone. The problem isn't with women not carrying pepper spray or their phones. The problem is a society in which men think these actions are welcome or OK. That they're funny. That words yelled out a passing car don't really matter. That french fries aren't weapons, so getting hit with one doesn't hurt. That catcalls and stalking are compliments. And in the worst-case scenario, that women are just an object to be bent to men's wills.
They're not. This needs to stop. It's not OK.


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12 Step Program Out The Door
I have an addiction. I am addicted to coffee. Some would say caffeine, but in my case it is really coffee. I must have several large cups every day. I can't sleep in, because I will wake up with a withdrawal headache. The first step in such a case is admitting you have the problem. And I want to be clear -- my program is only one step. Pass the java.
In Provo, Utah, were Mormons rule and coffee is taboo, there is a new coffee shop in town. Well, not exactly. It doesn't serve coffee, or anything with the loving nectar that is caffeine.
Johnson, a 22-year-old English major at Brigham Young University, started Vermillion Skies to give Mormon students - who don't drink coffee or alcohol - a place to hang out and experience pop culture without going against their religious beliefs.In other words, it is boring as hell and you have to listen to bad college poetry without the benefit of a buzz of any kind? No thanks! I could handle that with a scotch, or a double espresso, but not a decaff mint tea.
"It's not about seeing how close to the line you can get without crossing it," says the Arizona native. "It's more about how much you can enjoy without compromising." The drinks are only part of the lure.
What was once a Pentecostal church at 236 N. University Ave. is now the locale for Bad Poetry nights (every Wednesday), live local-band concerts (Friday and Saturday), Pirate Nights, Cranky Hour (from 5 to 6 p.m.) and harmless late-night lounging.
But I give the student credit for knowing his audience and filling a need.

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Head coach Corini extends Chievo deal until 2017
Head coach Eugenio Corini has agreed a new deal with Chievo that will keep him at the Serie A club until 2017.
The 43-year-old is in his second spell with the Verona outfit and led them to safety this season after returning to the club to replace Giuseppe Sannino in November.
Chievo finished the campaign 16th after winning the final two league games to secure their top-flight status for another year.
And, following an impressive final-day triumph over Inter, the club have extended Corini's stay.
"Chievo communicates with extreme satisfaction of having reached an agreement to continue and strengthen the relationship with the coach Eugenio Corini and all of its technical staff," Chievo announced on their official website on Thursday.
"The parties met today and have shared all the technical aspects needed to design the better the future of the first team.
"Corini has signed a three-year contract, which expires June 30, 2017."


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The evening with EMILIANA TORRINI was already a treat but now becomes even more irresistible with this triple-bill. Iceland's LAY LOW as well as romantic JAMES YORKSTON will be completing the bill .
1. February 2009
7:00 pm James Yorkston can best be described as a modern day Nick Drake. Just as fragile and intimate as the great man himself. At the time, an impressive opener to Ray Lamontagne in the AB. Or as the monthly Plan B magazine says: "Music rarely gets more beautiful, comforting or truthful as this". In the meantime his fourth album 'When The Haar Rolls In' has been released. His previous ones were skillfully produced by the likes of Four Tet, Rusty Man (see: Beth 'Portishead' Gibbons) and also Simon 'Cocteau Twins' Raymonde. You are strongly urged to discover him!
8:00 pm Lay Low is the alter-ego of Lovísa Elísabet Sigrúnardóttir and sounds exceptionally credible as Icelandic blues songstress... Or like fellow countryman Mugison who also knows how to get his teeth into blues and country. Her most recent album 'Farewell Good Night's Sleep' was produced by Liam Watson (see: White Stripes and Supergrass).
9:00 pm Icelandic resident of England, Emiliana Torrini has stolen our heart with her Rough Trade debut 'Fisherman's Woman'. Apparently not only our hearts either. A while ago she won 3 awards in Iceland for 'Female Singer of the Year', 'Pop Album of the Year' and 'Video of the Year' (that extremely cute clip for her single 'Sunny Road'). Her whispered, intimate songs also charm you live. Just remember her remarkable visits to Domino a few of years back (including funny patter between songs) and also her show in – an in no time sold-out - ABclub this fall.
She already debuted in '99 with the trip-hoppy 'Love In The Time Of Science' (with Tears For Fears-man Roland Orzabal behind the dials). These days her world leans more toward Nick Drake or Feist than say Portishead. Also worth mentioning: Torrini wrote 'Gollum's Song' – at the request of director Peter Jackson himself, for Lord Of The Rings -, could already be heard in the series 'Grey's Anatomy', wrote for (and toured with) Thievery Corporation, and provided Kylie Minogue with a number-one hit actually, by writing 'Slow' for her. Her latest album 'Me And Armini' has received rave reviews everywhere. Third time lucky? Indeed, as her show in February is also her third visit to AB.
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This day didn't really start the way I wanted it to. But as usual, life can surprise you. Spending the day with you.. fighting, arguing, laughing, making up, eating etc. … was just perfectly imperfect.
When I think about you before I sleep, I'd randomly recall all the good stuff. And yes, sometimes I do try to get a hold of the bad memories but surprisingly, I couldn't. As if they've been somehow erased to my memory. Well, I don't know if that's a good thing. What I know is that.. I wouldn't really mind sharing more good stuff with you baby.


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I had the morning to myself yesterday as hubby had to go up north to collect Little T from his extended holiday with Grandparents. Anyway after I had caught up with the cleaning, sorting the livestock and a bit of gardening, I had the urge to try a new scone recipe that I'd had in a cafe last week, apple scones.
I just used a rich scone recipe but added diced apple instead of raisins, and they turned out really well.
What do you think?
If you want to have a go at making them here is the recipe:
Apple Scones.
8oz(225g) self raising flour
pinch salt
2oz(50g) margarine
1oz(25g) caster sugar
1 egg beaten with milk to make 1/4pt(150ml) liquid
1 apple, peeled, cored and diced
Heat oven to 220c and grease a baking tray.
Mix flour and salt and rub in margarine, then stir in sugar and apple.
Add the egg mix, but keep a little for glazing tops.
Mix it all together.( I needed to add more flour at this stage as it was quite sticky.) Turn it out onto a floured surface and knead gently. I didn't roll it out but instead just patted it into shape then cut out rounds and placed them on the tray.
Brush the tops with the egg mix and bake for about 10 mins.
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Miami's Flinn nets 89th-minute goal, Canes stun conference-leading FSU
CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- A year after advancing the Hurricanes into the second round of the national tournament with a game-winning overtime goal, sophomore forward Ashley Flinn found herself in a similar scenario. She connected on an 89th-minute goal to send Miami past No. 3 Florida State and into the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
Flinn's finish in the game's final stages, which came on a perfect through ball played by junior Tara Schwitter, clinched the Hurricanes' first championship berth since 2008. Miami (9-6-3, 4-4-2 ACC), which could only advance to the eight-team tournament with a win against the ACC-leading Seminoles (15-2-0, 8-2-0 ACC), used Flinn's third goal of the year to earn its first win versus Florida State since joining the ACC in 2004.
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"The kids were fabulous," head coach Tom Anagnost said. "They executed it exactly as they're supposed to. The effort was extraordinary. I'm as proud as I have been since I've been here."
Miami's offense could not break through early as a 27th-minute through ball to senior forward Kate Howarth was denied at close range, while a free kick three minutes later just outside the 18-yard box was saved on a strong effort from Wys.
The Hurricanes nearly went down a goal in the 14th minute, but junior defender Blake Stockton's heads-up play prevented any early damage. Seminoles' forward Jamia Fields' shot made its way over the head of sophomore keeper Emily Lillard, but Stockton was placed perfectly on the line to clear the ball away from danger.
Miami's offense continued to take control in the final stages of the first half. Flinn's through ball to Schwitter was saved once again by Wys in the 34th minute, while a header from Jordan Roseboro glanced off the crossbar before sailing over the net.
"We just kept at it, kept at it, kept at it," Anagnost said. "That's strong character from these kids. I'm just so proud."
Neither side was able to generate much offense in the second half, as both teams struggled to develop consistency in the game. Schwitter's ball in the game's final minute was converted by Flinn to send Miami into a celebration.
It was the first time all season Florida State was held without a goal. The win snapped a 12-game winning streak for Florida State in the head-to-head series. Miami had not beaten the Seminoles since a 1999 regular-season match-up.


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Dear Auntie Chambu:My husband and I are proud parents of a two year old boy. Our son is our first child and our pride and joy. We love him so much and would never harm him in any manner. So we were surprised the other day when our close neighbors told us they saw us "beating" our little boy in the backyard. We only tapped him on the hand when he was trying to touch the hot grill! What are we to do as new parents when our son does not listen and risks hurting himself?
Dear Mathilda: Child discipline is controversial and can cause quite a heated debate between those who believe in "spanking" and those who are against it. Yet disciplining your child is a necessary part of child rearing. Parents in the US, Africa and the world round struggle with the conflicting emotions of punishing their kids.
Disciplining your offspring is a necessary part of nurturing and protecting them. In Africa many parents use corporeal punishment to handle behavioral problems. I remember how my father used to line us- me and my siblings- up for spankings, especially when we were harvesting immature fruits like mangoes, guavas or pears. Fruits which could make us ill if we ate them. I was one of twenty- six children, from five wives, and my disciplinarian father ran his household with military strictness. I realize now that it must have been a struggle to keep so many children safe and well. Still I can count the number of times I spanked my own four kids on one hand. Instead my husband and I utilized other disciplinary methods like "time-out" and "grounding."
In many jurisdictions in the United States corporeal punishment is against the law. Practitioners can be subject to charges of child abuse from multiple agencies like the Department of Family and Children's Services or Social Services. It only takes one call from an anxious neighbor- like yours- for you to be investigated for child abuse.
Children must be disciplined of course: to learn right from wrong, to learn how to respect the rights of others, to teach them what behaviors are acceptable and which are not, to develop confidence, security, impulse control and self discipline. So we need to find ways to discipline our children - as a parent you must teach your children right from wrong at an early age or when they grow up society- the court system or the prison system- will punish them for you, got me?
Here are some tips on disciplining your child without crossing the line:Stay calm: When your child misbehaves don't react in anger. Count down from five to give yourself a moment to reflect before you react.Avoid criticisms: Make sure your child understands you are unhappy with the behaviour but still love him or her. Give positive reinforcement- rewards and/or praise- for good behaviour. Be consistent: When your child misbehaves let them know the consequences/punishment for their actions and follow through so they know you mean business.
Good luck to you.
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Dear readers:
Mine is not a fight for who is wrong; I'm right and a certain yubb-site whose name starts with the alphabet 'c' is all wrong.
It all started with a harmless activity some years ago when I was struck blind by a total absence of a volt of lighting in Pakistan, and proceeded to write articles, without any payment whatsoever, for a certain yubb-site whose name starts with the alphabet 'c'.
Then I fell (in a gutter, actually) for its ed-eatress and choked on her miss-tearius laaahve, stooped to sending her private messages, asked her to have a wrong-Daewoo with me on a tricky intersection (resembling the figure sixty-eight) of the Lahore-Rawalpindi motorway. And so, dear readers, one mistake followed another until my distraction became unhealthy and most fetal.
Always fully clothed, I conti-nude to write and protest against her one-wayward silence, but she remained stoned in Cali-fornia under the super-vision of her doctor daddy. As a direct consequence of this, I began to dry up, my creativity began to suff-err, I stopped oozing, almost took up to boozing, and finally became devoid of pregnant thoughts. It was a case of miscarriage of justice because she reject-ulated my up-eel without caring for blind justice (not that Chaudhry), and returned all my fluid proposals in a sealed vial labeled: sperm donation. 'How vile was this vial?' this I've been thinking for a while now.
The song that you are about to listen to was written during a true Rapid Eye Movement phase, and composed to the rhythmic accompaniment of my shaved armpits right in the comfort of the master-toilet. That my voice truly resembles that of legendary Rafi sahib is indeed God's miracle, and that Dharmendra had his face altered so he could become my look-alike is a miracle too.
More trivia:
I deliberately choose a club setting so that the culprit can be clubbed to her ignominious death, and have a legiti-mate baby placed in the lap ('godi') of a chocked ed-eatress who resembles Asha Parekh (and that too is Asha's fault).
I mince words as I sing, while only moving my jawbones, and remain quite stone-faced. I exercise my fecal muscles and do not show my entire body which is under double cover for the entirety of the song. Why must I not remain covert when a certain yubb-site whose name starts with the alphabet 'c' continues to ban me?
Standing next to the ed-eatress with the baby is no other than madam President of CCC (of a certain yubb-site's cheering club), looking immensely pleased with the x-plosive sit-uation.
Don't mind the man in the band wearing a funny cap, pretending to have a fake organ-ism while playing a sex-o-phone. He's a robot, like most inter-actors on a certain yubb-site whose name starts with the alphabet 'c'.
Just pay very close at-tension to the heart-rundying lyrics that eventually make the ed-eatress cry crocodile tears of secret fears.
Notice that the dynamic microphone (with a cardioid polar response pattern) is donated by Arjun's uncle, Mangal, who runs Mangal Sound Service.
Look how madam President of the CCC invites other pink frock-wearing females to join the t-errorist support group that loves me from the core of their…..never mind that. Swiftly, they take up to whirling happily to the tune of my sad song, and doing better than the Mevlvi dervishes of Konya.
At 01:32, the ed-eatress hands over the debatable babe to someone from San Jose and with whom I don't wish to be acquainted, so that she may proceed to cry with complete and utter devotion. At this point in the song, I'm applying master strokes of verses of curse upon curse, and painting a most apocalyptic picture of the whole sordid affair. Lord, thanks for bestowing brilliance upon thine slave.
At 2:02, madam President is further pleased at the way the drama is unfolding. Deliberately, I remain unperturbed, and clutch the microphone-stand just as well-meaning men hang on to government loans.
At 2:28, the ed-eatress of a certain yubb-site whose name starts with the alphabet 'c' finally realizes how wrong she has been all along. But now she can't sing a counter-espionage double under-the-quilt song. Ha! She's clean-balled! God, am I not simple in my brilliance?
More happy scenes from 2:35 follow until 2:49; it's a party after all. My network is about to totally unnerve the establishment. More tears eject-ulate from the ed-eatress's eyes, more amazement appears on the face of madam President, and we see more vigorous dancing coming from the direction of the she pink panthers.
At 4:28 (also at 4:58), the CCC President decides to call the she-panthers off because as a woman she can't see this happening to another woman. And the 'women call each other sister half an hour after they have met, and only do that when they have called each other a lot of other things first.'
Towards the end, I'm holding the microphone-stand firmly with both hands because the moment to unleash the truth has arrived: I must visit the toilet. I could've sung the remaining 101 curse-filled verses but I let go out of pure compression.
Now enjoy the show please!


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My fourth time seeing The Hives in ten months. AND WHAT?! No really, I love this band and don't think I'll ever get sick of these guys. Besides, they're like the least prolific band around (taking between three to five years to release new albums) so forgive me for binging on their music while I still have the chance. Anyways, on to the concert.
The Hives played a special show in Anaheim on an off date on their US tour with Pink. Yes, you read that correctly. My favorite Swedish punks are the opening act for the mega pop starlet. The pairing sort of makes sense, in a bizzaro world kind of way. The Hives get to play to larger audiences (entertaining and confusing scores of people in arenas across the country) and Pink gets to...I don't know, gain some cred? Either way, this solo concert of theirs at the happiest place on Earth was sold out packed to the brim. High octane band + small venue = AWESOMENESS.
This wasn't the first time I've seen The Hives tearing it up at Disneyland. They played two shows at the HoB Anaheim back in 2005, back to back in the same night. I went to the first one. It was bonkers. Pelle hit himself in the face with the microphone and started bleeding mid song and proclaimed that we better enjoy our concert, because at that rate they may not survive to play the second. I was converted to an instant for life right then and there.
|I see me...way in back. photo from: irockphotos.net
(This is from the band's show in San Diego that same weekend. It's just a KILLER version of "Patrolling Days" I had to share)
The band's energy was infectious. The crowd inside the House of Blues were little more than putty in their hands. One of the highlights of the night was when Pelle ordered everyone to sit down during "Tick Tick Boom" and proceeded to crowd surf over the seated audience like a "...punk rock David Copperfield" he said. If this turns out to be my last Hives concert before they disappear into the Swedish wilderness for who knows how many more years, they definitely went out with a bang.


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Overtime victory ties series
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Zach Randolph scored 25 points to help Memphis defeat Oklahoma City 111-105 in overtime Monday night and tie their first-round playoff series at one game apiece. Kevin Durant had 36 points and 11 rebounds for the Thunder, including a three-pointer from the corner as he was being pushed out of bounds by Marc Gasol with 13.8 seconds remaining in regulation. He converted the free throw to make it a one-point game. Kendrick Perkins scored on a putback as time expired to force overtime. Randolph's layup with 26 seconds left in overtime put the Grizzlies up by two. Courtney Lee made two free throws for Memphis to make it a four-point game. Durant missed a three-point try and Randolph made two free throws with nine seconds left to put the game out of reach. "Tremendous game to be a part of," Memphis head coach David Joerger said. "The game was never over. There was a lot of great plays and not just the-ball-going-in kind of plays: loose ball, passion, playoff basketball."


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Can we stand four months of this? Here we are with a government whose fiscal policies are shot to buggery and back, and whose financial projections aren't worth a bucket of warm spit. Yet they have the brass neck to criticise others for lack of credibility.
According to Darling today:
"The Tories have made over £45 billion of promises, but can barely explain how they can pay for a quarter of this. This leaves them with a credibility gap of £34 billion."How dare they! Especially since half Darling's so-called Tory promises aren't promises at all (like the supposed promise to rescind the new 50p tax rate). It's yet another dodgy dossier!
Except... when you actually read it, Darling's 150 page Tory costing paper turns out to be rather good. Obviously we shouldn't take the headline total seriously, but at the detailed level it's a useful pricing guide to all those vague aspirations that the Tories have been tossing around for months. For example:
- Extra revenue likely to be raised by that famous non-doms tax? A mere £50m pa (official HM Treasury estimate, confirming our long-held scepticism about George's claim that it would raise £3.5bn pa - see here).
- Cost of transerable personal tax allowances for married couples? £4.9bn pa (official HMT estimate).
- Cost of maternity nurses for all? £492m - £2.8bn pa (official HMT estimate).
- Cost of 45,000 additional single rooms in NHS hospitals? £9.5bn over 5 years (official HMT estimate).
Which neatly highlights what's so very wrong with the way we currently manage our tax and public spending debate. Despite being in the biggest fiscal hole since WW2, our politicos are conducting an election campaign based on evasion and half truths. None of them are being candid about how their own sums add up, and we find ourselves in the ludicrous situation of turning to Labour to tell us what the Tory plans would cost, even though we know Labour's own plans are riddled through with deception.
Given the grim decades ahead we need to address this. So here's a suggestion: when George sets up his Office for Fiscal Responsibility, it should do more than simply monitor the incumbent's policies. It should also issue costing estimates for the main alternative policies proferred by the opposition parties, especially in the months leading up to an election.
PS Talking of credibility gaps, Fraser Nelson does a horribly good job on Cam's campaign launch speech at the weekend. Calling on Cam not to take us for fools, he highlights the continuing mismatch between Tory pledges to spend more on the NHS, overseas aid, and high speed railways, and the disagreeable fact that we have no money. We surely deserve better than that.


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The National Needlework Association is doing a survey of consumers to help the needlearts industry keep a-chuggin. Here's the link - it will take you 10 minutes or less. Thank you from all of us who are keeping the needle biz alive and growing.
P.S. There's a big prize for one lucky winner.
P.P.S. Check out this video on long haul truckers who quilt! This article in the Wall Street Journal says long haul truckers are doing both knitting and quilting! Awesome.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
The Needlework Industry Needs Your Help.... and more
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- Kekumukula said...
My husband found that article a few weeks ago. I thought it was awesome cool also! I've heard people stereotype knitting as a craft for old ladies. I'm always like, hello...Vogue knitting? It still amazes how a loop pulled through a loop can create something so useful, cool, warm, and functional. Go knitting!
- Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 8:08:00 PM EDT
- Virginia said...
Thanks for the link! I dutifully filled out my survey.
- Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 8:56:00 PM EDT
- Kekumukula said...
I took the survey! Man, thank goodness I blogged about my projects. I had to go through 2009 and count up everything.
- Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 10:38:00 AM EDT
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My name is Marianne O'Hagan. I am a professional astrologer with more than 40 years practise and experience in the field. I have lectured at seminars, conducted workshops and popularised astrology through radio talk-back during which time I was recognised as the resident astrologer extraordinaire in Wellington, New Zealand. Through my much loved students and clients, I continue to research astrology in order to fine-tune my technique.
Please read my astrology book:
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Originally posted by openyourmind1262
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Understand this. Until you have used a gun in the defence of your life. Your words are mute. They come from some one who simply does not know of which they speak. I am a grown arse man . I make my own decisions, I run my own business. I pay my tax, I give to charity. I am no different than you or anyone else on here. Except to you I'm one of those gun nuts you all like to label. Well I'm guilty.
If being a responsable adult and doing the right thing for a lifetime is the way to be, then why when we want to do it armed is there a damn discussion and I instantly become the gun fanatic. Go figure. I don't apologise for having 2nd Amendment rights. I don't apologise for legally carrying my firearm. And I want apologise to the person who tries to harm me or mine. I have a thread about useing my firearm in defence of my life. You should read it. It may help you understand MY mindset. I doubt it, but it's worth a shot. No pun intended.
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Originally posted by openyourmind1262
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What I want be is an un-armed willing victim. And son, I don't miss. I have used the gun to defend my life. I will again if and when the need arises. If you can't defend yourself against a gun with a gun, might as well be a sheep.
How about this guy, OP?
What is your take on the people that firmly believe that they are invincible with their guns?
At what point to we begin to see where these stereotypes come from?
Originally posted by DoYouEvenLift
reply to post by GoOfYFoOt
But we aren't on a Mainstream Media site. Here in this thread we have a couple of instances of gun owners discussing their opinions. What about gun owners like the ones in this thread that feel comfortable talking about open rebellion or invincibility? I did not put those sentiments into their mouths. It wasn't propaganda. Look over the thread, these are folks giving their own opinions and coming up with these ideas without being prompted.
I certainly do not feel comfortable with a person thinking he is invincible with a gun owning a gun.
I also do not feel comfortable with a person telling me he will keep his guns regardless of the law owning guns.
Does that make me irrational?
Do you feel that these people are helping your cause in regards to overcoming these stereotypes?


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Congratulations Lupita!!
Lupita made the cover of The "Most Beautiful" issue of People magazine.
Lupita made the cover of The "Most Beautiful" issue of People magazine.
I am elated that she was added to the list! Afterall, she's a talented and beautiful! Intelligent and beautiful! Lupita's fabulous sense of fashion, her gorgeous smile and of course her smooth choqolate skin make her the total package... BUT WHAT I LOVE MOST IS HER ATTITUDE!
Lupita is the epitome of #InsideOutBeauty.
Lupita said, "Happiness is the most important thing,"
Yes! HAPPINESS!! The state of being happy.
People believe that they are happy because of the material possessions they have. True happiness comes from within. It's important that you feel good about you!
Here's one of my favorite quotes regarding happiness:
"If you think sunshine brings you happiness, then you haven't danced in the rain." – Unknown
Congratulations Lupita Darling!!!


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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Damn Straight
Here is a CD layout design that I recently did for Jack Straight's debut EP release "Coming Alive", that I think turned out really well. The goal, inspired by the Jack Straight wordmark that was provided, was to emulate the look of an old 70's vinyl EP jacket that has become worn over time. Last week I attended Jack Straight's CD release party and took a bunch of pictures. The show rocked the Park Theater with songs from "Coming Alive" as well as some covers including Led Zeppelin's, Bring it on Home, which I thought was a high point. Not to say that their original songs weren't impressive. This is one band, that I did layout work for, that I can honestly say doesn't have a bad song on the album. I encourage you to check out their myspace here and hear for yourself.
You can see some of the choice pics here on my flicker account.
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Friday, March 27, 2009
New Pro In Town
As of 11:33 AM local (Winnipeg) time, I am the newest Flickr Pro Account member. Above is a photo of a waterfall near La Fortuna, Costa Rica, which is the first picture that I posted on Flickr over seven months ago. Now that the warmer days are on the horizon (trust me), I hope to get out and do a lot more shooting.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Proud New Canadian
I have been quite lazy lately in that; just now I am posting about an important event that happened on the 12th of this month. My good friend "the Ragin' Kjin" Kyung Mi Jin became a Canadian citizen. Rae and I took in the ceremony on the Thursday afternoon at Winnipeg's Union Station along with another friend of mine, from Thompson, Dean Barkosky (in the background of this photo). I encourage all of those who know and support Kyung Mi in her decision to join our great country to send her a note on her flickr page. This last batch of photos I posted on my flickr account marks the 200th photo. I guess it's time to go pro.
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Monday, March 23, 2009
Buchstaben Museum
As anyone who follows this blog knows, Rae and I have been taking German language classes for over a year now. Obviously this is done with hopes to visit Germany and other parts of Europe. Berlin is definitely on our lists of cities to see and among the many things there are to see in Berlin, the Buchstaben Museum is one site I will not miss. It may be a sign of Rae's and my Font Nerdedness but I'm sure that we have many friends who understand and would join us in our excitement to see a museum all about letter forms.
To learn more click on the picture above or visit www.buchstabenmuseum.de
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Two in a Row
Wow, a post two days in a row. I don't think that's happened since I started this blog last August. I have been doing a lot of video rendering, DVD encoding and archiving at work lately and have put pen to paper for the first time in forever (Danger would be proud). Seriously, I haven't doodled much since college and when I did it wasn't much to show, Not that this one is spectacular, I just kinda liked it.
I'll try to make it more of a habit.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Happy St. Patty's Day
I used to have a passing interest in a site called worth1000.com. I thought that it was a great site for the Photoshop contests and challenges although I never actually posted anything, just critiqued. However I was torn between that and another facet of worth1000. In addition to the Photoshop contests they had logo design competitions for companies too cheap to hire a designer. IMHO this only exploited talented amatures by paying $100 for the winning logo.
Recently I received an Email (which is weird because I had no idea that I was on their mailing list and haven't even visited the site in a year or two) advertising the launch of their new online photo editing, vector program, colour editor and effects editor, all named after birds to go with the Aviary theme. This was in response to Worth1000 members complaining about needing expensive software to enter their contests. I tried the vector program and it's not that great but could never replace Illustrator. It will be interesting to see how it takes off and whether it will force the bigger guys like Adobe to come down in price. I look forward to trying out the other applications when I get the time. They have video tutorials but I think that you have to sign up with Worth1000 to save anyhting that you make. If anyone out in the blogosphere tries it out, let me know what you think. you can find it at aviary.com
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Friday, March 6, 2009
My Mom Has Joined Flicker
Hopper 1 Originally uploaded by heyjudexxoo's
My mother has joined the flicker community. With her retirement she now has the time to get out and enjoy herself and post pictures about it. If you like pictures of Quilts, Crafts, or things found on the ground, I encourage you to help me encourage her by visiting my Mom's flicker page and leaving crass, mindless, thoughtless, ignorant, boorish, oafish, asinine, graceless, tasteless, tactless, clumsy, heavy-handed or all around buffoonish comments on her pictures. Just don't be mean, it was her birthday last Sunday.
Happy Birthday Mom
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30 May 2012
Jamboree: Genealogy World Round Table Discussions
Discuss your research successes or problem ancestors in an informal roundtable format at Genealogy World. Hosted tables will be available at which like-minded individuals can share and learn.
A JamboFREE activity, Genealogy World is scheduled on Friday morning, June 8. Two sessions will be held: one from 9:00-10:15 a.m. and the second from 10:45 a.m.-12:00 noon. Not all topics will be covered in both sessions. Here is a list of the currently scheduled topics:
Adoption Research
Denmark, Norway & Sweden Research
Chinese Research
English Research
Family Folklore
FamilySearch Wiki
Genealogists in Second Life
Germanic Research
Virginia Research
Irish Research
Japanese Research
Jewish Research
Lineage Society Research
Midwest Research
New England Research
Organizing Your Research
Preserving Family Heirlooms
Portuguese Research
Scottish Research
Sharing Your Family Stories
Southern Research
Don't see the topic you would like to discuss with other genealogists? Are you willing to serve as the table host? A few tables are available in the 9:00 a.m. session and, if you are willing to serve as host, we would be happy to reserve a table. You don't need to be an expert to be a table host, but general knowledge of the topic is important to be able to keep the conversation going if required.
Just get in touch with email@example.com and put "Genealogy World" in the subject line.
GenealogyWorld is free and no registration is required. You'll find GenealogyWorld in Pavilion #1 at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank CA 91504.
Also during JamboFREE on Friday morning you'll find beginning genealogy classes, Librarians' Genealogy Boot Camp, and the Society Development Workshop.
See you there!
(This is a guest post by Denise Spurlock, the Jamboree committee member in charge of putting together the Genealogy World event. Didn't she do a great job?)
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I love butterflies - they hold a very special place in my heart
since my Dad left this earth (hard to believe it's almost 6 years ago!)
Pink Bazzill, black gloss cardstock
Vine background paper (Kaszazz)
Silver foil paper
Adhesive flock - Springtime (Kaszazz)
Sticky pearls (Kaszazz)
Butterfly and angel wings dies (Cheery Lynn Designs)
Happy birthday stamp
Memento black inkpad
I have made this card to join 2 challenges
- So Artful Challenges - this challenge closes in 4 days time -
The theme for this challenge is Ceil Chapman and/or to use the colours Silver, Pink and Black (or any combination of those).
There are fantastic vintage ads featuring her designs and a pattern of one of her dresses as well on the challenge blog. You are able to use the images for inspiration in anyway you choose! If that doesn't work for you, just use the colour theme instead!
I decided to use the colour theme of Silver, pink and black for my card.
- Cheery Lynn Designs blog - challenge #8 - Celebrate - You must follow the theme and use at least one Cheery Lynn Designs die. I have used the gorgeous butterfly and angel wings dies on my card.
I hope you all had a very Happy Christmas and are enjoying the break between now and New Years.
I have time off work until 3rd January so am enjoying the break very much !
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This post is about a beautifully produced book, titled WITHIN, showing the work of artist Howard Tangye. It was published and launched in Paris last year and the London book launch took place in London in January, to which I was invited.
The launch was at the Hus Gallery in Hanover Street, W1, combined with a solo exhibition of the artist's work, entitled "Casting the Line"
Now this isn't the first time that this book has been mentioned on this blog. I profiled it last year as a project that had been launched on Kickstarter. If you follow the link, you can read the original piece, as there's no point in my duplicating the entry:
The Kickstarter campaign was a roaring success and the funds were raised and therefore the project could actually be printed and the vision of the publication be realised.
The book is designed and published by Stinsensqueeze. Partners Louise Naunton Morgan and Stina Gromark conceived, designed and finally published the whole project, which they should be very pleased about. I think I'm right in saying, that the books have nearly all sold. They also designed the typeface for use in the book.
The book was printed and produced by Jigsaw Colour. The complexity of the book with the "tip ins" made this a challenging project, but the print and binding are both absolutely superb.
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I'm sure you're disappointed that it isn't mandy back in a leo. haha!
allie is in gymnastics. she has been asking for almost a year. last time she was in her leotard it was for dance and she wanted to give this a try. she joined with her friend, anna.
i was really proud of how well she did in her first class. we keep encouraging her to be a learner. it is so funny how kids want to be experts instantly. we're hoping she can enjoy the time it takes to learn a new skill.


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Aaron Brown Makes The Case
Now check out the two examples Brown provides, one from the left and one from the right.
He cited the example of an e-mail faulting what the sender considered to be NewsNight's inadequate coverage of an anti-war protest in Washington, D.C. The note ended with, "I hope the violence visited on the people of Iraq will someday be visited on your children."Brown provides a specific "say anything" example from the left and without a doubt the sender's message was uncalled for, viciously personal and cruel. The example he provides from the right is not specific, and whether true or false, amounts to the opinion of some viewers. For all we know, Brown's correspondents from the right may have been responding to the anchor's willingness to "say anything" about President Bush and the country "regardless of how cruel or false it may be"
Those on the opposite side of the political spectrum are no more tolerant, Brown said. "Any criticism of the administration is regarded as hatred of the president and hatred of the country itself," he said.
There's a big difference between the examples, no?
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Here, I do not actually think this is likely to have success.
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I have been wanting to make some skirts for myself for a while now- probably since late summer, but I haven't gotten around to it. Actually, I made one and it turned out horribly and I've kind of been afraid to try another.
This one in particular is the skirt I have my eye set on making. Pinterest has SO many cute skirts to pin!!
I went and got the fabric today, (unbleached muslin, on sale at JoAnn's)
and I'm going to work on it on Saturday.
That's all!
Just wanted to give you a teaser. :)
So stay tuned if you want to know the outcome. :)
It probably won't be as pretty as this one, but I'm gonna try!
Hope you all are having a fabulous day.


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Artist: Kingdom Come
Album: Hands of Time
Music: Lenny Wolf
Lyrics: Lenny Wolf a Carol Tatum
Been so long since I felt so strong
I'm scared to fall in love
Many times I've been hurt before
It seems I can't get enough
Since your touch put a spell on me
I cannot ease my mind
Is it you I've been looking for
I'm searching deep down inside
Hit me by surprise
Right between the eyes
Do I belong
Do I belong
Are you the one?
Reaching for the sky
I just hope that in time we'll know
It's not a fairy tale
Disbelief, that is all I feel
I've been through heaven and hell
Even though after what I know
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Feeling strong whether right or wrong
I'm going to get through it all
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Young people who go into lucrative professions scorned as bereft of moral scruples rather than choosing a noble profession helping others are often regarded as "selling out." But Jason Trigg, a recent MIT graduate, "sells in":
Jason Trigg went into finance because he is after money — as much as he can earn…. he goes to work each morning for a high-frequency trading firm. It's a hedge fund on steroids. He writes software that turns a lot of money into even more money. For his labors, he reaps an uptown salary…
Why this compulsion? It's not for fast cars or fancy houses. Trigg makes money just to give it away. His logic is simple: The more he makes, the more good he can do.
He's figured out just how to take measure of his contribution. His outlet of choice is the Against Malaria Foundation, considered one of the world's most effective charities. It estimates that a $2,500 donation can save one life. A quantitative analyst at Trigg's hedge fund can earn well more than $100,000 a year. By giving away half of a high finance salary, Trigg says, he can save many more lives than he could on an academic's salary.
His inspiration? The moral philosophy of Peter Singer:
While some of his peers have shunned Wall Street as the land of the morally bankrupt, Trigg's moral code steered him there. And he's not alone. To an emerging class of young professionals in America and Britain, making gobs of money is the surest way to save the world. When you ask Trigg where he got the idea, his answer is a common refrain among this crowd: "I feel like I'd read stuff by Peter Singer."
Singer's influence notwithstanding, we can also see Trigg as trodding the path of the Bodhisattva…
Should philosophers focus less on Value Theory, and more on Value Added?
Over at Salon, a plea for philosophers to swallow their pride and get on with selling themselves and their profession:
if philosophy is so important, then selling itself to the culture at large is important too. So it's time for philosophers to put their clothespins on their noses, wade into the stench of real-world commerce, and ask some of those tanned and toned marketing majors who skipped out on Philosophy 101 for some help.
Philosophy, in short, needs a Marketing Makeover.
Academic philosophers, pressed to explain their unique contribution to the university, how they "add value," why they are relevant, and so on, often fumble about, and the first thing the seize upon is the good old, tried and true "critical thinking." Ironic as it sounds, today's academy isn't all that interested in their critical thinking prowess. But as it turns out, they may be fumbling in the wrong place, all while sitting on a pile of gold. In its forecast of hiring practices for 2013, Forbes puts critical thinking at the top of the list. In fact, philosophical habits of mind dominate the list: complex problem-solving, judgment and decision-making, and active listening round out the top four.
Forward-thinking business leaders have been singing this song for years: technical know-how is more downloadable than the supple habits of mind needed to deal with ambiguity and complexity, integrate concepts, perspectives, and data across domains, and see the bigger picture. As Dov Seidman has argued, in today's new economy, it doesn't just matter what you can do, but how you do it, and philosophy is uniquely-suited to help us navigate the new normal of hyper-complexity, hyper-connectedness, and hyper-transparency:
Philosophy can help us address the (literally) existential challenges the world currently confronts, but only if we take it off the back burner and apply it as a burning platform in business. Philosophy explores the deepest, broadest questions of life—why we exist, how society should organize itself, how institutions should relate to society, and the purpose of human endeavor, to name just a few.
Credit, climate, and consumption crises cannot be solved through specialized expertise alone. These problems, like most issues businesses confront in the global marketplace, feature complex interdependencies that require an understanding of how political, financial, environmental, ethical, and social interests influence each other. A philosophical approach connects the dots among competing interests in an effort to create synergy. Linking competing interests requires philosophers to examine areas that modern-day domain experts too often ignore: core beliefs, ethics, and character.
Perhaps we might amend Plato's dream of the philosopher-king: that the world will limp on until philosophers become CEOs, or CEOs become philosophers. Bodhisattvas must become businessmen.
Roger Steare, an organizational ethics professor in the UK, guides organizations in the private and public sectors: "Ethics is no longer optional, it is absolutely crucial to the sustainability and success of our businesses, our public-sector services and every other institution and enterprise."
More at his organization, Ethicability.


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Dwayne Vance
Welcome to my portfolio
British Space Racer
This is just a quick spaceship design for fun. They are themed off race cars.
AM Space Racer
Aston Martin decides to join the space race
Final result after sitting and talking and painting for 2hrs
Original sketch
I start painting under the sketch. Place the sketch on the top layer on multiply. Then start painting under the sketch. I try to keep my sketch there so I can see the details still. then as I move along I start to eliminate the sketch.
I start to add in the dark and light values to define the different surfaces.
making the highlights stronger and darkening up the darker areas. Creating as much contrast as I can.
I start adding in reflections and to brighten up some of the race colors.
So this is the finished ship in all it's glory. I used Aston Martin race car photographs for reference to finish it up. That is partly why I put the British flag on it.
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Happy New Year, all of you!
Whew! I don't know about you, but these holidays SWALLOWED. ME. WHOLE. Literally, I felt completely encompassed by the happy madness, and the challenges of travelling out of province with a baby to meet relatives and friends were both exciting and nerve-wracking. BUT, we survived, and it seems we are finally settling back into "real life" as we know it, at least for now (although the poor babe is a little worse for wear- at the moment, she is trying to sleep off a mild fever and little upset stomach which I'm certain is residual from the busy-ness of the last month or so!). So, for those of you who have contacted me, THANK YOU, and I have done my best to reply as best I could between the social obligations and events, and to those who haven't and who perhaps suspected I had fallen off the end of the Earth, I'M HERE, and ready for action now that the new year is well underway!
So, first a shout out to TOVA!! She is a total superstar, and has already compiled and maybe even shipped a box from British Columbia, so THANK YOU for that!!
As for the rest of us, if you are feeling refreshed and ready, then I'm ready to go at my end! Let's fill some boxes, shall we?! I'm delivering a few diaper boxes to my school next week with instructions for my co-workers to start filling. I'm also going to get into my classroom and clean up some shelves to see what I can send. If you're in Canada, build a box of your own and send it FOR FREE from your own military resource centre or base! And if you have something light-weight that you don't mind sending to me, I'll throw it in a box Kandahar-bound for you! My details again:
Box 135
Sanford, MB
I don't have much else to say, for now. My brain is still a bit doughy, I think, from gingerbread and egg-nog residue, no doubt, but if you have questions, concerns, encouragement, love, or stories to tell, write to me! Let's make 2011 about love and good things!
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Laura Ingalls Wilder all the time here on the blog, but if only you knew how often I think of her...especially during the cold winter months! I learned so much from Laura as a child, and I feel I learn from her still.
This is my favorite Christmas passage, from On the Banks of Plum Creek:
(Then) Ma told them something else about Santa Claus. He was everywhere, and besides that, he was all the time. Whenever anyone was unselfish, that was Santa Claus.
"If everybody wanted everybody else to be happy, all the time, then would it be Christmas all the time?" Laura asked, and Ma said, "Yes, Laura."
As such, the Little House Christmas swap I hosted recently meant a great deal to me. It was a chance to put together some of the things I see in everyday life that remind me of Laura and of the true spirit of Christmas and to share it with a partner, and I've been so happy to work on it these past few months. I actually had two partners for this swap, one that was randomly assigned and one with my friend Naomi for obvious reasons.
Every month this fall, we've gone back to various flea markets and antique malls, and I've been especially vigilant because I was searching for Little House items. I was thrilled to find vintage cross-stitched gingham aprons, vintage handkerchiefs (which were of course tucked into the apron pockets), a small heart-shaped tin pan along with a card with Ma's heart-shaped cakes recipe, and even an old crock of bear grease! Just what Pa used to use to slick down his hair when he was courting Ma. I love the old paper label on that container, which is mercifully empty now, but would still be very nice for holding little bits and bobs.
Naomi is a teacher, so I thought she'd appreciate a copy of McGuffey's First Reader, which Laura might've used as a teacher--this volume was originally published in 1867, and this particular copy is dated 1920, as well as an old autograph album. The album is dated 1952, but it's filled with great handwritten messages, and is especially appropriate because the owner was a girl named...Mary!
I also made a few things that were Laura-related, including small gift tags collaged with quotes from the books (stamped with Christmas horses, little houses, and a bright-burning candle), Little House postcards, fashionable calling cards that could double as swap cards, and small paper and tin ornaments (made with vintage book pages, a miniature sleigh bell, vintage lace and buttons, a flat peppermint candy, and striped bakers twine).
For this swap, it was important to keep true to the spirit of the Ingalls family, so all of the items had to be handmade or relatively inexpensive, but this turned out to be a very easy to do. The stockings were so fun to put together, because it was not only the perfect mix of vintage shopping and hand-crafting, but because it was also hugely sentimental undertaking as well. Naomi in particular is so well-versed in children's literature, and I just knew that every single thing I made or chose was something she would understand the reason behind and appreciate. I really think I got just as much joy out of making this as I hope she did in receiving it.


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Welcome back for another Sew and Tell Review! This week, we are bringing you a look at the Emory Dress from Sew Sweet Patterns. Ladies, if you are looking for a classic, sleeved dress to use for your Christmas sewing, you should definitely look into this one! The pattern is available in a 12 month - 6. I love the contrasting yoke, though you could totally use the same fabric if you wanted. You could add some fun buttons to the back bodice to really make it POP! There even is a great place for a sweet little monogram on the yoke. I love a monogram on little kid's clothes :) The last time I used this pattern, I added a band along the bottom of the skirt using the same fabric as the yoke. Loved it! Sew Sweet Patterns really live up to the name!
Shannon Castle is doing the review for us today! You can find her on Etsy at http://www.etsy.com/shop/GracieandEmmBoutique
My name is Shannon, and I have been sewing for about a year and enjoy it immensely!!! I have my own shop called Gracie and Emma's Boutique, and I create clothing for children and adults .
The pattern was very easy to follow. The total time to do the dress was about 2 hours - that includes cutting it out and sewing it together. The pattern runs true to size. I made a size 4 for my daughter so she can grow into it, but love it!!
I thought the pattern was very simple to follow! The only thing that I did differently was to top stitch around the bodice on the front and the back. It just gave it a nice finished look! The only problem I ran into was I couldn't find an explanation for the placket. I figured it out myself, but there were no measurements given for the size needed. When printing out the pattern I had to switch to a horizontal view so that I could get all of the pattern to fit on the pages. Other than that it was absolutely perfect, and I have already cut out another one to sew! My daughter loves it and calls it her Princess Sofia dress :)
I love what Shannon did with this pattern! It is such a precious little dress, perfect for church or photographs. And you can get your own pattern here... for a discount! Go ahead and check it out on the website, the discount won't last long! :)
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If you're sewing for a younger girl, you may want to round out your outfit with a pair of these beauties! The Magnolia Baby Ballerina Shoes from Lena's Patterns are available in sizes 0-24 months and are as cute as can be! The best part is you can make them to perfectly match your little one's outfit. Who can resist cute baby shoes??? Not me!!! Take a look at all of all the shoes available from Lena's Patterns.
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Australian independence hater David Flint was so very, very pleased to learn the UK Guardian had decided it was time to re-embrace the British monarchy, he excitedly used this editorial to attack those who think Australia is mature enough to now exist without a foreign head of state, like most of the rest of the world :
"It is a knockout blow to the Australian republican movement – a mere shadow of itself compared with the formidable force it once was under the Turnbull-Keating ascendancy – as well as the minuscule United Kingdom, Canadian and New Zealand republican movements.Did they, David? Did they?
That respected voice of progressive politics, The Guardian, has returned to the monarchist fold.
Probably the leading English language quality newspaper of the left, The Guardian has renounced the republican agenda it vigorously endorsed in 2000. The newspaper had even challenged the law in relation to the succession.
The Guardian is the leading intellectual media source for Labour and similar parties in the sixteen realms over which The Queen reigns. This decision will have a considerable effect in these parties and beyond.
It will make it acceptable for ALP politicians to admit that they support the existing constitution. After all a large number of the 72% of Australian electorates which voted No in 1999 were held by the Australian Labor Party.
Some republicans hoped this declaration by The Guardian was just an April Fool's day joke...
....but there is no evidence of that.No evidence....except for the fact the editorial was published on April 1.
What an hilarious old dickhead David Flint is.
He has since scrubbed the above editorial praising the Guardian from his website :


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Avery Tate worked with Parker Mitchell as a crime scene photographer. Though she loved the work, her feelings for Parker were beginning to shift from friendship to something deeper. Knowing they could never be a couple, she quit working for him to try to forget about him. Parker Mitchell is a crime scene analyst who has a real gift for forensic detail. He worked really well with Avery and liked her a lot but struggled to pursue anything deeper. His heart still belonged to Jenna, whose murder remains unsolved. Avery returns home to support a childhood friend who modeled for a photography exhibit. Her friend never shows up to the exhibit but the picture Avery sees is one of her friend looking the picture of death. She fears something has happened to her friend. In desperation, Avery calls Parker and they, together with Parkers friends, try to figure out what happen to her friend. What they discover, both professionally as well as personally, is whole lot more than they bargained for.
Wow! I loved this story! In 'Cold Shot' you get to know the group of friends and their background but it concentrates on Griffin and Finley. In 'Still Life' you'll find all the same friends but it focuses on Avery and Parker. Parker is a guy you can't help but love. Who doesn't love charming and protective with a beautiful Irish brogue! I was really looking forward to getting to know him better and I was not disappointed. He and Avery work really well together and I loved their interaction together. Especially when he called her love or lass. (sigh) Avery is such a nice person but she struggles with letting go of past mistakes. It made her easy to relate to. Though this has romance in it, it is also very much a suspense/thriller type story that has several unexpected twist and turns with comic relief in just the right places. The spiritual aspect of the story was really well done, though not pushy, and focused on being a new creature in Christ despite your past. Always a good reminder. The underlying mystery concerning Luke (which started in the first book) remains unsolved but some interesting things come to light. The titles for both the first and second books match their storylines really well. Dani Pettrey is a favorite author and in my opinion just gets better and better. I would recommend reading the Chesapeake Valor series in order to help understand the friendships better as well as the background about Luke. 'Still Life' comes highly recommend from this reader. I can't wait for Blind Spot!!!
*This complimentary copy was provided by Bethany House through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
Some favorite moments:
He hadn't realized how strongly, how deeply, he cared for her until she was no longer at his side daily - working together in close quarters, in adrenaline-fueled situations, into the long, late hours of the night. He loved Avery, but he still loved Jenna. Jenna was his first and, until now, only love.
"You're strong and tender, intelligent, and far too witty for me to keep up with. Not to mention beautiful inside and out. Don't be ashamed of your past. You're a new creation in Christ. Focus on that."
Parker and Avery approached, both wearing a nice shade of pink lip gloss on their lips. Griffin chuckled. "What?" they both said. ..."Seriously, what was with the chuckle?" Griffin glanced at the pink sparkly shine on Parker's lips and took pity on the man. "You got a little something..." He pointed to his own lips. "Right there. Nice shade on you, though."
For more information about this book or other books by this author, I encourage you to visit her website at http://danipettrey.com.


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Congratulations to Abby on her graduation! I have known Abby since we were little babies, it was an honor to photograph her graduation portraits. We had a great time taking these photos at the beautiful Cal Poly campus.
The light was so beautiful! I really enjoyed using different editing processes on these too.


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London 1914: Belle Reilly finally has the life she always dreamed of; a devoted husband in Jimmy and a hat shop of her own. But as WW1 shatters peace and Jimmy enlists for the army, Belle realises she can no longer stand by but must volunteer to help the cause. Her work as a Red Cross ambulance driver in France throws her back into the path and arms of Etienne, the enigmatic man who played such a significant role in her childhood and Belle finds herself torn between loyalty and passion. But the past returns to haunt her in other, more unpleasant ways and Belle's character is tested like never before.I read Belle earlier this month and thought it was fantastic. The Promise begins exactly where we left Belle and continues her story, I was definitely not disappointed.
Can she survive this most brutal of wars with her spirit intact and will destiny finally lead her to lasting happiness?
Belle and Jimmy are happily married and settled in Blackheath with Mog and Garth. Garth and Jimmy are running the pub and Belle has finally turned her dream into a reality by opening her own hat shop. She finally has the life she longed for with a man who loves her and accepts her turbulent past.
Their lives are shattered though when World War One begins. Jimmy feels duty bound to enlist and signs up. Once has has gone to France, Belle is unsettled. There are certain things from her past being dug up that she would not like her new neighbours to know about and she has become disillusioned with designing hats for wealthy women who have no idea of the real world.
So Belle volunteers to be an ambulance driver with the Red Cross and is soon in France herself. Here she discovers that it is not only Jimmy that she is now closer to but also Etienne who is fighting in the French army. Belle has never forgotten Etienne and she is very quickly torn between the loyalty she feels to her husband and the passion she feels for Etienne that has been there from the very beginning. Belle is not even certain she will survive the war but if she does, how will she ever choose between these two great men who have done so much for her?
Lesley Pearse's writing is just superb again. Her descriptions of the war and it's devastating consequences are truly haunting and clearly well researched. As in Belle, Pearse leaves you wanting to read on at the end of every chapter and is never afraid to shock or tell it like it is.
I am so pleased to have been introduced to Lesley Pearse's writing as she has written so many boks which I am really looking forward to catching up on.
I would definitely recommend reading Belle before you read The Promise as you would not have the full picture plus you would be missing out on reading another excellent book. I only have good things to say about this book and I know that there will be several Lesley Pearse reviews on Dot Scribbles in the future.
Dot Scribbles Rating 5/5
Many thanks to ed public relations and Michael Joseph for sending me a review copy, the book is out now!


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Sunday, February 26, 2012
Blog a Passing
I've been eating canned peaches-childhood comfort food. I have about twenty cans in my storage pantry. They are staples from my mother's kitchen. Reminders of her middle-of-the-night snacks. She's been gone four Sundays and all the days in between. Gone so quick that I still reach for the phone to call her as I did everyday for the past several years. I pass the bedroom she slept in when she stayed with me and I think of the many days I stood in the doorway watching her sleep. Afraid that one morning I might wake to find her kidnapped by one of the many unseen entities she claimed sat on her bed. I dismissed her nocturnal visitations despite my own belief in the existence of such things.
I told her the dark ones were her fears and the others her angels. She said she was afraid to die. I had no comeback-nothing profound to counter such a statement because I am afraid too. Aren't we all? There are those who teach us how to die. Who take on the end of their life with dignity and peace. My mother fought death-wrangled with it like a heavy-weight champion and she won-time after time. When her end came she never knew-that's what I guess-too quick to hit her lifeline-too swift to throw one last punch.
I found a small angel charm on the floor the other day. I didn't recognize it but I looked around and nodded to my own unseen entities and thanked them. My mother is gone but she has surely joined the ranks of my protectors.
Live each day well or write a book.
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Sunday, July 13, 2014
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What a fun card with those bright colors and the paint.ReplyDelete
That is just gorgeous! Of course I LOVE that sparkle and shimmer! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Poppy Sketches!ReplyDelete
This is a smashing card. Love the textures.ReplyDelete
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What a gorgeous card!! I love the colors!! The texture is amazing, and the sparkly "hi" is fabulous!! Love this!! Have a great evening :)ReplyDelete
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Hi Teresa! I hope you are doing well, and that you're enjoying your summer. I always enjoy stopping by your blog to browse what's new, and I'm always delighted when I do. Thanks for sharing your creativity, and don't forget about our weekly Anything Goes challenges at Word Art Wednesday. We have such AWESOME sponsors!ReplyDelete
I've been busy creating the past several days, and I'd love to have you stop by to take a peek at what I've made (or at least what I've posted so far). Take care, and God bless you my friend.
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Fun technique! Lovin' all of the texture and sparkle!! Thanks for playing along with us at Poppy Sketches!ReplyDelete
This is fabulous, Teresa! Love the bold and sparkly elements against the embossing paste background. Thanks for joining us at Poppy Sketches!ReplyDelete
Your mixed media card is wonderful...so full of fun texture!ReplyDelete
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Thank you so much for your comments, they mean so much to me. Have a wonderful day! Teresa
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My Dear Anon: Hello?
Princess: Whatcha doing today?
MDA: Nothing
Princess: Me Neither, wanna see if we can get tattoos today?
And that's how much planning went into what I did this past Saturday.
So off we skipped to the tattoo parlour.
My Dear Anon went first, and I proceeded to distract her.
Not that she really needed it, as she seems to be under the mistaken impression that tattoos don't hurt. Apparently it's mind over matter with her, because she got along just fine.
My Dear Anon got a lovely little tree frog. She couldn't get the entire tattoo that she wanted, but she has an excellent start.
So for anyone who's never had a tattoo before, let's tell you a bit about how the process works:
Well first of all you generally have to make an appointment for a consultation, and then make a later appointment for the actual tattoo. We kinda skipped all that by going to a place that accepts walk-ins on Saturdays. It's also why My Dear Anon didn't get her whole tattoo - it was too elaborate for a walk-in.
So you go and tell the guy what you're looking for, how big and where you want it. In our case, he sent us away for an hour while he listened to god-awful heavy metal music and drew it up for us.
Then My Dear Anon lay on the bed-type-thing.
First the not-chatty-at-all guy lay down the drawing transfer onto her leg, then he inked the outline. Last comes the colouring in.
Not-Chatty then wrapped Anon's tat in plastic and it was my turn.
Now I'm not nearly as cool or relaxed as Anon is. I remember very well how much my last tattoo hurt, and like before I came prepared for the event. And I feel compelled to add that my preparation was the only thing that made Not-So-Chatty crack a smile the entire time.
Yup. I brought a stuffed animal. Not as security blanket (Although that's what Anon accused me of), but so I would have something to squeeze. Ask My Person- she knows! She gave me a teddy bear last time! *Ahem* Moving On...
Anyhow, My Dear Anon did her best to distract me as well. Fortunately it didn't really take that long. Only about 35 minutes for mine.
God do I ever look like I have a fat calf in that photo.
Anyhow, the same process - transfer, outline, colouring in.
Oh yeah, and lots of wiping off of blood. My daffodil looked pretty orange for a while...
So I got covered in plastic too. Was told to keep it on for 2 hours, then be meticulous with washing and moisturizing it. We bought some aloe too for good measure.
So far no itchiness, but I'm waiting for it to happen. That's my most enduring memory of my last tattoo.
Anyhow, aren't they pretty? Finally some flowers that won't cause me to have a deathly allergic reaction.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Girls Bonding Experience...
My Dear Anon: Hello?
Posted by Princess of the Universe at 6:30 pm
Labels: I didn't cry
16 comments:
- Shana-Marie said...
I'm so jelous! I desprately want to get one of my.. I don't know, 3 tattoos done!
Looks great!
- 21 July 2008 at 21:35
Great tattoos! Now you make me want to get another one.
- 21 July 2008 at 21:41
- Alyssa said...
so cute!
- 22 July 2008 at 00:03
- Chief Rock Chef said...
I was always too chicken to have a tatoo when I was younger, and now I know that my wife would kill me if I got one! Hah!
Those do look good, though!
- 22 July 2008 at 05:29
- Jen said...
I've been trying to talk the husband into getting a matching one. He would have when 1st married and now he's got the brains of reason working. d'oh! Should have done it when I had the chance. . . .dammit.
anyhow, as previously mentioned - it's so you! Love it!
- 22 July 2008 at 08:10
- Glamourpuss said...
You're braver than I!
- 22 July 2008 at 08:44
- Backpacker momma said...
Looks great! Am still working on my design but may have one by the end of the summer. I think, however, I will have to borrow your squeeze toy!!!
- 22 July 2008 at 08:59
- Princess in Galoshes said...
I LOVE YOUR DAFFODIL! That's one of my favorite flowers. Your guys seems more professional (believe it or not) than my tattoo guy did. oh well, I still love mine. But I kind of have an itch to get another one, now.
- 22 July 2008 at 11:51
- Princess of the Universe said...
Shana- oooh- what do you want to get??
Suze- what do you have now??
Alyssa- thanks!! :)
Chief- you and your wife could get matching ones??
Jen- just get him drunk one night and take him to a studio...it'll be great! And he totally won't be mad in the morning or anything!
Puss- you who walk on fire? Are you kidding?
BPM- It's all yours! I can't wait to see it!
Galoshes- ohh, what do you have??
- 22 July 2008 at 21:23
- Chief Rock Chef said...
Are you TRYING to split us up? :-)
- 23 July 2008 at 05:16
- J-Money said...
See, you guys are so fearless and awesome and that's why you have tattoos. Unlike me, who sobs uncontrollably after a paper cut.
- 23 July 2008 at 06:04
- Shana-Marie said...
heh... Too many!
I want a dream catcher for my back, to honour my native roots, and because I make them.
Norse runes on each wrist, to honour my norse roots, and because I read them.
An owl somewhere, because I wish I was one sometimes, and they're aparantly so wise.
A bunny, because that's been one of my nicnames for years and years and years...
And I want Disney's cheshire cat on one foot, and American McGee's on the other.
Yea, that's about it...
- 23 July 2008 at 13:28
- PinkPiddyPaws said...
VERY nice! :)
- 24 July 2008 at 15:03
- ❉ pixie ❉ said...
Lovely. Watch out, they can be addicting.
- 25 July 2008 at 11:12
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Thank you, Rebecca, for having me as a guest! I grew up in a small town--though not as small as the fictional town of
Where can my readers find you on the web?
My main online hangouts right now are my website
I'm already checking in--yes, I'm a bit of a night owl. Guess that could fit with the introvert side of me. :)
I do have an appointment for one of my doggies mid-day, so my apologies beforehand if it takes me awhile to get back to commenters. I'm looking forward to seeing some old friends and meeting new ones!
Hi Genene! No wonder we get along so well. both introverts. ;) Fun interview.ReplyDelete
Hi, Paty! But you have a wonderful online presence--and I'm taking lessons from you! Maybe that would be a good tip for other introverted writers. Make some of your first steps to shine up that extrovert lurking inside by being more visible online. Don't have to change out of your pajamas or, in my case, the pants that have dog hair on them. :)
Thank you for stopping by!
great interview, Genene. Although I have never considered you shy. I understand the dog part though.ReplyDelete
LOL, Chris! As others have said, one of an introvert's secrets is learning to fake it--at least for awhile. :)
Appreciate you stopping by!
Hey Genene,
Thanks so much for coming on here today. Introverts unite!
Paty, I'm going to have to check out your online presence, maybe cyber stalk you a bit LOL to see how you're doing it. LOL
Hi, Rebecca! I appreciate you having me as a guest!
And checking out Paty's online presence would be an excellent way to pick up promotion tips and just how to reach people. She's great at doing that!
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Hi, Diana! Instead of being tongue-tied, I tend to talk too much when I'm really nervous--like when pitching a story. :) Good luck at the RCRW Intensive--should be a good venue to pitch!ReplyDelete
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It was a light TV week, although I missed this week's Chuck since I'm out of town. Just gives me something to look forward to come my return home.
Survivor - So, apparently a few apologies make up for lying and backstabbing your way through the game, especially after you super secret pinky swore. Come on, really, Coach? You are a hypocrite of the first order. The sad fact is, it seems that the only way to make it through to the end is to lie your way through. Honestly, I may have found another show to eliminate from my schedule. And after 23 seasons of never missing an episode, that's saying something. I just can't put up with people like Coach who claim they are going to do things one way and then wind up breaking everything they claim they stand for and then trying to justify themselves. As much as some of their villains drive me crazy, at least they are honest about what they intend to do.
Terra Nova - I am but I'm not surprised that they killed off the son's girlfriend. That free him up to fall for Skye, which they've been teasing all season. Honestly, I'm glad to see both of them have redeemed themselves by the end. And Lucas is like the villain in a horror movie, he just won't die. I'm curious what the ship's figure head is and why the bad guys rushed out there right away, but if the show doesn't come back, I won't care. It's fine for me either way. I did feel sorry for Mira who just wanted to get back to her daughter. That was a harsh ending for her.


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Friday, June 6, 2008
7 comments:
- vertie said...
Beautiful photo and flower! I've been meaning to ask you as the rose expert, What should I be doing now to the new roses I planted in the spring other than water and hope they stay alive? Fertilize? Which kind? (I prefer organic). Thanks!
- June 25, 2008 at 11:43 AM
- Annie in Austin said...
My roses look pretty bad and have holes all over the leaves - I envy your foliage, Lori!
Does your Gruss An Aachen still have a fragrance in the heat?
Annie at the Transplantable Rose
- June 25, 2008 at 12:36 PM
- Carol said...
A very beautiful picture of a beautiful rose.
- June 25, 2008 at 7:34 PM
- Lori said...
Vertie - Thanks! I haven't been gung-ho about fertilizing in this heat, but I did dump a bucketful of John's Recipe organic fertilizer on each of my roses about six weeks ago. More is probably overdue. The rule of thumb I've read about watering is that every rose needs at least a gallon of water every week in the summer, so that's what I've been doing, a little more for some of the new roses that I planted late this spring. One other thing I've learned is to make sure that you don't get the leaves wet in the afternoon when the sun is out-- they'll fry and look terrible.
Annie in Austin - Some of my roses look awful, but that's because I threw freshly-ground mulch on them and it burned the leaves to crisps. Oops? Gruss An Aachen hasn't had much of a fragrance for me, ever, but I've been out there taking pictures of it early in the morning (this rose is the most photogenic rose in my yard!), and once or twice it's had a bit of a sweet scent, but nothing much to write home about. It seems like most of the spectacularly fragrant roses are too big for my yard!
Carol - Thank you! I have so many pictures of this rose that it's ridiculous. And I blame MSS, since I got this rose after I saw one of her pictures of it and fell for the delicate petal coloring. Would you believe that in this heat, the blooms are dirty white and ready to fall by three in the afternoon?
- June 26, 2008 at 3:41 AM
- Lancashire rose said...
I thought I commented on this fabulous rose yesterday but must have done something wrong. This rose is utter perfection. Like a frilly petticoat.
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Saturday we had a busy day! Daddy went into work while Heidi and I got up to go to Dane's 3rd birthday party. It was held at Jump-n-Jacks and was the perfect place for a party! Dane gave Heidi a little card to play some games in the arcade areas and she had such a great time! When she wanted to play a game she would say, "can I have my card please?" It was cute, but it kind of sounded like a teenager with an attitude asking for the keys to the car - ha!
After the arcade we played in the jump houses - yes, we. One day I won't have to climb up to slide or stand in the houses trying to keep my balance while children jump around me.
Jumping was great - then it was pizza and cake time! Always such a favorite! The kids thoroughly enjoyed their pizza and cake! Heidi had to sit next to Dillon - she adores Dillon. I think Dillon enjoyed Heidi sitting next to her because we kept giving her part of her pizza crust. Dillon had a huge smile on her face when she was ready for some more of the delicious crust :)
Once the party was over Heidi and I went home to take a little nap before meeting up with Daddy at the Seafood Festival. When Heidi woke up we got ready to go park at my parent's house and then walk with everyone over to the festival. Our first stop at the festival was the little carnival area. John was determined to win a prize for Heidi this year - and he did! Heidi loved putting the money in the game and kept asking for more money! We went to the skee ball area and he won Heidi a little bear. Next she went to pull a duck out of the pond and she got to pick out a prize which was a blow up guitar.
After the carnival area we went to the playground where Heidi play for such a long time. I was able to chat with a few old friends while Heidi and Daddy played around on the slides. Next it was time for some yummy seafood! Heidi absolutely LOVES shrimp. Seriously. If you ask her what she wants for dinner 99% of the time her answer is shrimp. We headed to the craft area while we waited on my dad to meet up with us. Once he got there we got our dinner and then headed to the outdoor picnic tables to eat our delicious fresh shrimp! I had to get a funnel cake as well :)
Next we headed home and then our sweet little shrimp loving child went to sleep! Sunday we woke up and head to church , then lunch, and then home for a relaxing family Sunday.
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